Dräger Launches the Alcotest 7000: Celebrating Over 70 Years of Innovation in Alcohol Detection
Dräger launches the next-generation Alcotest 7000, an advanced alcohol screening device featuring dual-mode testing capabilities. The device supports law enforcement, DOT compliance, and workplace safety initiatives.
Key innovations include:
- Dual testing modes: funnel-based prescreening and Slide 'n' Click mouthpiece screening
- Bluetooth wireless data transmission
- 2.4" full-color display
- Storage for up to 10,000 test results
- Operating range from -10°F to 131°F
The device offers non-invasive checks for law enforcement operations and meets DOT protocols for workplace testing. Building on 70+ years of alcohol testing expertise, this launch strengthens Dräger's commitment to road safety and impaired driving prevention. The company, which generated revenues of €3 billion in 2023, continues its mission of protecting lives through innovative safety technology.
Dräger presenta la nuova generazione del Alcotest 7000, un dispositivo avanzato per il controllo dell'alcol con funzionalità di test a doppia modalità. Lo strumento supporta le forze dell'ordine, la conformità DOT e le iniziative per la sicurezza sul lavoro.
Le innovazioni principali includono:
- Due modalità di test: pre-screening con imbuto e screening con bocchino Slide 'n' Click
- Trasmissione dati wireless Bluetooth
- Display a colori da 2,4"
- Memoria fino a 10.000 risultati
- Funzionamento da -10°F a 131°F
Il dispositivo consente controlli non invasivi per le operazioni di polizia e rispetta i protocolli DOT per i test sul posto di lavoro. Basandosi su oltre 70 anni di esperienza nel campo dei test alcolici, questo lancio rafforza l'impegno di Dräger per la sicurezza stradale e la prevenzione della guida in stato di ebbrezza. L'azienda, che nel 2023 ha realizzato un fatturato di 3 miliardi di euro, continua la sua missione di proteggere vite attraverso tecnologie di sicurezza innovative.
Dräger lanza la nueva generación del Alcotest 7000, un dispositivo avanzado para la detección de alcohol con capacidades de prueba en modo dual. El dispositivo apoya a las fuerzas del orden, el cumplimiento de DOT y las iniciativas de seguridad laboral.
Las principales innovaciones incluyen:
- Modos de prueba dual: preselección con embudo y detección con boquilla Slide 'n' Click
- Transmisión inalámbrica de datos por Bluetooth
- Pantalla a color de 2,4"
- Almacenamiento de hasta 10,000 resultados
- Rango de operación de -10°F a 131°F
El dispositivo ofrece controles no invasivos para operaciones policiales y cumple con los protocolos DOT para pruebas en el lugar de trabajo. Basado en más de 70 años de experiencia en pruebas de alcohol, este lanzamiento refuerza el compromiso de Dräger con la seguridad vial y la prevención de la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol. La empresa, que generó ingresos de 3 mil millones de euros en 2023, continúa su misión de proteger vidas mediante tecnología de seguridad innovadora.
드레거(Dräger)가 차세대 Alcotest 7000을 출시했습니다. 이 첨단 알코올 검사 장치는 이중 모드 테스트 기능을 갖추고 있으며, 법 집행, DOT 준수 및 작업장 안전 이니셔티브를 지원합니다.
주요 혁신 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 이중 검사 모드: 깔때기 기반 사전 검사 및 Slide 'n' Click 마우스피스 검사
- 블루투스 무선 데이터 전송
- 2.4인치 풀컬러 디스플레이
- 최대 10,000개의 검사 결과 저장
- -10°F에서 131°F까지 작동 범위
이 장치는 법 집행 작업을 위한 비침습적 검사를 제공하며 작업장 검사에 대한 DOT 프로토콜을 충족합니다. 70년 이상의 알코올 검사 경험을 바탕으로 이번 출시로 드레거는 도로 안전과 음주 운전 방지에 대한 의지를 강화했습니다. 2023년 매출 30억 유로를 기록한 이 회사는 혁신적인 안전 기술을 통해 생명을 보호하는 사명을 계속 이어가고 있습니다.
Dräger lance la nouvelle génération de l'Alcotest 7000, un dispositif avancé de dépistage de l'alcool doté de capacités de test en double mode. L'appareil soutient les forces de l'ordre, la conformité DOT et les initiatives de sécurité au travail.
Les innovations clés comprennent :
- Modes de test doubles : pré-dépistage avec entonnoir et dépistage avec embout Slide 'n' Click
- Transmission de données sans fil Bluetooth
- Écran couleur de 2,4"
- Stockage jusqu'à 10 000 résultats de test
- Plage de fonctionnement de -10°F à 131°F
L'appareil offre des contrôles non invasifs pour les opérations des forces de l'ordre et respecte les protocoles DOT pour les tests en milieu professionnel. S'appuyant sur plus de 70 ans d'expertise en tests d'alcoolémie, ce lancement renforce l'engagement de Dräger pour la sécurité routière et la prévention de la conduite en état d'ivresse. L'entreprise, qui a généré un chiffre d'affaires de 3 milliards d'euros en 2023, poursuit sa mission de protéger des vies grâce à une technologie de sécurité innovante.
Dräger bringt die nächste Generation des Alcotest 7000 auf den Markt, ein fortschrittliches Alkohol-Screening-Gerät mit Dual-Modus-Testfunktionen. Das Gerät unterstützt Strafverfolgung, DOT-Konformität und Initiativen zur Arbeitssicherheit.
Wesentliche Innovationen umfassen:
- Zwei Testmodi: Trichterbasierte Vorprüfung und Slide 'n' Click-Mundstück-Screening
- Datenübertragung per Bluetooth
- 2,4" Farbdisplay
- Speicher für bis zu 10.000 Testergebnisse
- Betriebsbereich von -10°F bis 131°F
Das Gerät ermöglicht nicht-invasive Kontrollen für Polizeieinsätze und erfüllt die DOT-Protokolle für Arbeitsplatztests. Aufbauend auf über 70 Jahren Erfahrung im Alkoholscreening stärkt dieser Launch das Engagement von Dräger für Verkehrssicherheit und die Verhinderung von Fahruntüchtigkeit. Das Unternehmen, das 2023 einen Umsatz von 3 Milliarden Euro erzielte, setzt seine Mission fort, Leben durch innovative Sicherheitstechnologie zu schützen.
- Launch of next-generation Alcotest 7000 expands product portfolio in safety technology sector
- Doubled storage capacity compared to previous model (10,000 test results)
- Strong revenue performance with EUR 3 billion in 2023
- Global market presence in over 190 countries
- Large workforce of 16,000+ employees worldwide
- Product complies with DOT and NHTSA specifications, enabling market penetration in regulated sectors
- Product availability limited in certain countries
- Potential regional regulatory restrictions may affect market reach
Dräger, a pioneer in alcohol testing, introduces the next-generation Alcotest—an advanced device with breakthrough dual-function capability for law enforcement, DOT compliance, and workplace safety screening.
- Dual-mode testing with a hygienic mouthpiece or funnel
- Bluetooth® wireless data transmission
- Stores up to 10,000 test results
"Dräger's commitment to highway safety began in 1953, at a time when the boom in road development was transforming how people traveled," said Melissa Ray, Marketing Director at Dräger. "As highways expanded and cars became central to everyday life, we released our first breath test to help prevent impaired driving and protect communities. Today, we continue that mission, standing by safety professionals with the accuracy and reliability they need—on the road, at work, or wherever duty calls. It's about fewer incidents, safer roads, and bringing everyone home safe."
The Alcotest 7000 introduces a breakthrough 2-in-1 screening solution. With a simple switch, users can alternate between:
- Funnel-based prescreening: Ideal for high-volume situations like return-to-work programs, parole check-ins, or workplace screening where only a fast "yes or no" result is needed, without physical contact.
- Slide 'n' Click mouthpiece screening: Designed for precision in individual cases such as DUI enforcement, DOT compliance, and formal workplace assessments.
The funnel enables contact-free sampling, while the dual-sided mouthpiece features a built-in hygiene spacer that prevents physical contact with the device and operator. Together, these modes support accurate, efficient, and sanitary testing in nearly any environment.
The Alcotest 7000 also features Dräger's first full-color 2.4" display for clear visibility of prompts, warnings, and results. Bluetooth® integration allows wireless communication with the Dräger Mobile Printer and smartphone apps, supporting on-the-spot reporting and mobility in the field.
The device also doubles its storage capacity from its predecessor, now capable of storing up to 10,000 test results, making data management more robust for law enforcement agencies, DOT-certified testers, and workplace safety professionals.
Non-Invasive Checks for Law Enforcement Operations
A game-changer for law enforcement, the Alcotest 7000 by Dräger delivers a fast, noninvasive solution for roadside investigations, sobriety checkpoints, high-security facilities, and school campuses. Its funnel attachment offers quick, no-contact checks—ideal for scanning individuals during mass operations or verifying alcohol presence from an open container. This non-invasive prescreening option helps identify potential risks in seconds, enabling users to quickly spot individuals with alcohol present before further investigation is needed.
For DUI traffic stops, a positive funnel check, or situations requiring individual precision, the Slide 'n' Click mouthpiece steps in for rapid, accurate BrAC (Breath Alcohol Concentration) measurement, conforming to NHTSA's Evidentiary Breath Tester Model Specifications. Designed with tamper resistance and safety in mind, the mouthpiece features an open-air outlet to prevent manipulation, optional one-way valves for unidirectional airflow, and a built-in spacer that keeps the subject's mouth safely distanced, helping prevent contact with the operator's fingers and reducing the risk of accidental biting or contamination.
Workplace Testing (including DOT) Compliance and Worker Safety
The Dräger Alcotest 7000 for workplace is a dedicated version, specifically engineered for workplace testing professionals responsible for evaluating safety-sensitive employees. Designed to meet the strict requirements of Department of Transportation (DOT) protocols, this device helps ensure workers are sober from alcohol. Engineered for simplicity and precision, it enables breath alcohol technicians (BATs) to perform tests with confidence while minimizing user error. Key safeguards include automatic lockouts for overdue calibrations and a 15-minute lockout following any positive result (≥ 0.02), in accordance with the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). With built-in support for 49 CFR Part 40[1] procedures, an automatic air blank before every test, and clear printed records, the Alcotest 7000 for workplace testing can deliver the accuracy, compliance, and reliability required for legally defensible workplace testing.
Key Features of the Alcotest 7000
- Perform 2-in-1 Testing: Switch effortlessly between funnel-based crowd screening or precise mouthpiece breath testing for versatile, on-the-spot detection.
- Excel in Extreme Conditions: Operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 131°F, offering accurate measurements in most environments.
- Transmit Data Wirelessly: Connect to Dräger's mobile printer up to 50 feet via Bluetooth®, for easy printing and tracking.
- Ensure Hygiene and Safety: Minimize contamination with two disposable mouthpiece options. The pre-screening funnel attachment directs exhaled air away from the operator without physical contact with the test person. At the same time, the screening Slide 'n' Click mouthpiece includes a spacer to prevent contact with the device and allows for safe sample collection at a 90° angle.
- Store Extensive Test Data: Keep up to 10,000 test results on the unit for thorough record-keeping, with options to expand storage capacity via customizable software.
For more information, please visit the Dräger Alcotest 7000 page to view the product information sheet about technical data.
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