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DRAEGER-TUBES - MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

DRAEGER TUBES 31.12.2004 1/41
WHAT IS A DETECTOR TUBE?
A detector tube is a hermetically sealed glass tube containing

an inert solid or granular material such as silica gel, alumina,
resin, pumice, or ground glass.
The inert material is impregnated with or mixed with one or
more reagents which change color when specific types of air
contaminants are introduced.
The length of the color change or stain, or the intensity of color
change as compared to a comparative standard indicates the
amount of material present.
Source: Air Monitoring Instrumentation, C. J. Maslansky/S. P. Maslansky

WHAT IS A DETECTOR TUBE?
Glass Vial (120 x 7 mm)

Filled with a chemical reagent (s)
Air is pulled through with a hand
operated pump
The reagents change color if the
targeted chemical is present

DRAEGER-TUBE CAPABILITIES
More than 200 Draeger-Tubes
Detecting more than 500 substances
Measurements in air, liquids, and soil
Gases (CO, H2S, Cl2,)
Vapors (acetone, benzene, ethyl

alcohol,)
Aerosols (nickel, sodium cyanide,

sulfuric acid,)
Example

DRAEGER-TUBE CAPABILITIES
Extremely portable and easy to use.

Can be specific to a chemical or detect
general family of gases.
Can measure low/sub ppm levels to Vol. %.
Can be used to determine an unknown or
the chemical group (aromatic, aliphatic,
alcohol).
Accuracy varies from +/- 5 to 25 %
depending on gas and measuring range.

DRAEGER-TUBE NOMENCLATURE
Carbon Monoxide 10/b (10 - 3,000 ppm)
Gas / Vapor to be detected
Indicates lowest standard measuring range
Indicates latest engineering revision
Specifies measuring range
ppm, Vol %, mg/m3, mg/l, lbs/mmcf, or qualitative

DRAEGER-TUBE NOMENCLATURE
Carbon Monoxide 10/b
Short-term
Carbon Monoxide 10/a-L
Long-term
Carbon Monoxide 50/a-D
Diffusion
Carbon Monoxide 5/a-P
Aerotest
Diffusion Tubes

DRAEGER-TUBE TYPES
Short-Term Tubes
Gases, vapors, & aerosols - white label
Single Stroke - Gases & Vapors - orange label
Long-Term Tubes
Active - yellow label (-L)
Passive (Dosimeter) - magenta label (-D)
Sorbent Tubes (silica gel, charcoal) green label
Compressed Air Testing - blue label (-P)

INFORMATION ON THE BOX
Batch / Lot Number
Total Number of Tests (10, 9, 8, 5)
Tube Type
Tube Nomenclature in 4 Languages
Measuring Range
ISO 9001
Storage Temperature (25 C / 77F)
Expiration Date

WHAT'S ON THE TUBE?
Nomenclature
Part Number*
Batch / Lot Number*
Number of Pump Strokes
Airflow Directional Arrow
Measurement Scale(s) or color intensity layer
* Consider for questions on a particular batch.

SHORT-TERM DRAEGER-TUBE
Scaled Tubes
Color Comparison Tubes
Color Match Tubes
Qualitative Tubes
Ampoule Tubes
Two Tube Systems
Double Tube Systems
Single Stroke Tubes
Simultaneous Test Sets

DRAEGER-TUBES
Hermetically-sealed glass tube housing
Dra
ege
r
Determine reading using the length of color stain
Tube nomenclature indicates gas to be measured
Quality control batch number

810
178
1
- 01
11
Number of pump strokes
n=
Ba
tch
:A
RH
M
15
(Aim towards pump inlet)
10
Airflow directional arrow
Part number
Wa
ter
Vap
or 1
/b
READING DRAEGER-TUBES
Adequate lighting - but no direct sunlight

Hold the tube against a light background
Scale tubes:
a) full length of discoloration
(sum of all colors)
b) diffuse indication
(end point of the slightest discoloration)
Compare with an unused tube
Diagonal leading edge:
average between the shortest and
longest discoloration

EXTENDING THE MEASUREMENT RANGE
Operating Instructions
Draeger-Tube Handbook
VOICE Software
MUST be verified by Draeger, DO NOT assume

that the measuring range is linear for all sample
volumes!

MEASUREMENT OF GASES
BASICS
Conversion of semantics:
ppm = ml/m
mg/m
24.1 *)
C [ppm] = c [mg/m] x
Molar mass [g]
C [mg/m] = c [ppm] x
Molar mass [g]

24.1 *)
*) 24.1 L Mole volume at 20C and 1013 hPa

UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
ppm = parts per million ml/m3 or l / 1 miol.

Vol.% =
Liters of Contaminant
100 Liters of Air
1 Vol.% =
10,000 ppm
ppm = mg x
24
m3 x MW
(at 20 C, 68 F)
MW=>molecular weight (g/mole) & 24 => mole volume (moles/L)

DRAEGER TUBE ADVANTAGES
Draeger-Tubes (7 mm)
5 mm Tubes
Less Cross-Sensitivity
Shorter Testing Time...
e.g. NH3 5-70 ppm, 1 minute
More Distinct Length of Stain...
e.g. CO 2-60 ppm, 25 mm @ TLV
Longer Shelf-Life (2 Years)
No Cold Storage Requirement...
0 to 25 C (0 to 77 F)
Advanced Tube Designs
Quality Control Batch Testing
ISO 9001 Certification
Detecting >500 substances

Higher Cross-Sensitivity
Longer Testing Time
e.g. NH3 10-50 ppm, 3.5 minutes
Shorter Length of Stain
e.g. CO 5-50 ppm, 11 mm @ TLV
Ambiguous Shelf-Life
Cool Storage Requirement
0 to 15 C (0 to 50 F)
require Pyrolyzer
Batch Testing
ISO 9001 Certification
WARNING !!!
Draeger detector tubes and gas detection pumps

are designed and calibrated as a unit.
Interchanging Draeger pumps and tubes with other

manufacturers products is not recommended nor
permitted according to official regulations (e.g.
ANSI / ISEA 102-1990, R 1998 or EN 1231)

DRAEGER ACCURO PUMP
Durable EPDM rubber housing
Quality control batch number

End of stroke indicator
Bellows-style pump
Pump stroke counter
AREL - F012
Airflow directional arrow
Wrist strap
(Facing pump inlet)
Ceramic tube opener
Exhaust port
Allen screw for pump maintenance

Scissors & spring mechanisms provides uniform pump stroke

ACCURO LEAK TEST & CALIBRATION CHECK

LEAK TEST PROCEDURE
Insert unopened Draeger detector tube into socket.

Squeeze pump completely and release.
Pump is adequately leak proof if the end-of-stroke
indicator has not appeared (popped up) after 15
minutes.
if the end-of-stroke indicator appears within
15 minutes:
1. Clean the exhaust valve and valve seating area
2. Replace the exhaust valve
3. Replace the socket

DRAEGER PUMP ADVANTAGES
Draeger Pump
Piston Pump
Distinct end-of-stroke indicator

Automatic stroke counter
No O-rings to lubricate...
leakage not a problem
No frictional wear & tear parts
Simple leak test
Faster opening time per stroke
typically < 20 seconds
Optional one-hand operation

Indicator at end of handle

manual stroke counter
O-Rings requiring lubrication
small particles can cause leaks
must maintain lubrication
improper procedure can damage
check valve
more time per stroke
1 to 3 minutes
two hand operation
DRAEGER QUANTIMETER 1000
Device Complete with Internal Pump

Battery Operated (1,000 Strokes)
Programmable to 199 Strokes
Dual LCD Display (Selected & Actual
Strokes)
Microprocessor Controlled
Rugged Design & Construction
Intrinsically Safe Approval (CENELEC)
Low Battery Warning

APPLICATIONS ACCURO 2000 & QUANTIMETER 1000
Extension of measurement range

Special applications - aerosols & ppb
Sulfuric Acid
Dimethyl Sulfate
High usage, e.g. plant turnaround
Multi-tasking
Indoor air applications
Sampling tubes

EXTENSION HOSES & PROBES
1. 3,10,15 meter Extension Hoses
3
4
2. Hot Air Probe
3. Exhaust Gas Probe

4. Tube Opener

DRAEGER TUBE KITS
Pumps Kits
Simultaneous Test Sets
HazMat Kit
HazMat Simultest
DLE Kit
Aerotest Kit
CDS-Sets
Aerotest-Simultan
ACCURO PUMP KITS
accuro Pump
Soft-side Pump Kit
Nylon carry case, accuro
pump, tube opener,
spare parts kit, and tools.
Example

SIMULTEST SETS
DETECT AND MEASURE 5 CHEMICALS SIMULTANEOUSLY
Set I: Acid Gas, HCN, CO, Basic, NOx

Set II: SO2, Cl2, H2S, CO2, COCl2
Set III: Ketones, Aromatics, Alcohols,
Aliphatics, Chlorinated Hydroc.

HAZMAT SIMULTEST SETS
Includes the 3 Simultest Sets
Simple & Fast
45 seconds per set!!
15 chemicals in < 5 minutes
No complicated charts
Reliable Draeger Technology
Example

CDS KIT
Types of chemical agents

detected:
Nerve
Blister
Lung
Blood
Nose and Throat Irritating

CDS KIT
FEATURES / BENEFITS
Low cost vs. spectroscopic devices

No power supply required
On-the-spot results in five minutes
No warm-up time
No calibration
Minimal training
Simple operation
No filters to replace
Light weight and portable

Example
REPORT OF DETECTORS FOR CW AGENTS
Objective: test PIDs, FIDs, Draeger Tubes

(Phosphoric Acid Esters 0.05/a & Thioether)
Agents: Tabun (GA), Sarin (GA), Mustard (HD)
Temperatures: 0, 20, 40 C
Humidities: 0, 50, 90% RH

REPORT OF DETECTORS FOR CW AGENTS
No consistent response factor for PID or FID

The results with the Draeger tubes were consistent
and the tubes performed well in all tests.
None of the detectors would calibrate correctly
after the field tests
Gasoline exhaust, diesel exhaust, gasoline vapor,
and diesel vapor adversely affect the sensitivity of
the detectors
Neither Draeger tube showed any positive reaction
to the interference vapors tested

AEROTEST SIMULTAN HP
FEATURES
Simultaneous measurement
of CO, CO2, Oil, & H2O
No calibration (limiting orifice)
Time savings
300 bar = 4500 psi

AEROTEST SIMULTAN HP
Kit Contents
Pressure Reducer
Measuring Device (4 tubes)
CGA 347 Female Connector
CGA 347 Male Connector
Timer
Deluxe Tube Opener
Instruction Manual
Carrying Case
Four Boxes of Tubes
6728521, CO2 100/a-P

6728511, CO 5/ a-P
6728371, Oil 10 / a-P
8103061, H2O 20 / a-P

AEROTEST SIMULTAN VERSIONS
Aerotest Simultan LP (<10 bar = 150 psi)

CO, CO2, H2O, and Oil
Aerotest Simultan HP (<300 bar = 4500)
CO, CO2, H2O, and Oil
Aerotest Simultan HP + P (<300 bar = 4500 psi)
CO, CO2, H2O, and Oil (Navy lubricant)
accuro pump
Aerotest Simultan MultiTest (<5 bar = 75 psi)
Measuring device for seven tubes
CO, CO2, H2O,Oil, SO2, H2S, and NOx

"FLOW CHECK" INDICATOR

WHAT IS IT?
An instrument designed to produce a

harmless, non-toxic cloud of smoke rendering
even slight air
currents visible.
Determination of relative air speed,
distribution, and direction.
General purpose use only ( not intrinsically
safe)

"FLOW CHECK"
FEATURES
Environmentally safe
Puffs of smoke or continuous cloud
Easy to use
One hand operation
Light weight
Ergonomic design

"FLOW CHECK"
COMPETITIVE COMPARISON
Flow Check
Smoke Generation Tube
Non- irritating
Irritates mucous membranes
Non-toxic
Stannic Chloride, Sulfuric No
H2O needed
H2O required for reaction

DLE KIT
Determination of volatile
contaminants in water
Extraction liquid phase and gas
phase
Measurement with Conventional
Draeger-Tubes
On-site results

DRAEGER BADGES
Bio-Check F
Bio-Check Ozone
Phosphine Badge
ORSA

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DRAEGER-TUBES - MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

WHAT IS A DETECTOR TUBE?

A detector tube is a hermetically sealed glass tube containing

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

WHAT IS A DETECTOR TUBE?

Glass Vial (120 x 7 mm)

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

More than 200 Draeger-Tubes

Detecting more than 500 substances

Measurements in air, liquids, and soil

Gases (CO, H2S, Cl2,)

Vapors (acetone, benzene, ethyl

Aerosols (nickel, sodium cyanide,

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

Extremely portable and easy to use.

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

Carbon Monoxide 10/b (10 - 3,000 ppm)

Gas / Vapor to be detected

Indicates lowest standard measuring range

Indicates latest engineering revision

Specifies measuring range

ppm, Vol %, mg/m3, mg/l, lbs/mmcf, or qualitative

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

Carbon Monoxide 10/b

Carbon Monoxide 10/a-L

Carbon Monoxide 50/a-D

Carbon Monoxide 5/a-P

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

INFORMATION ON THE BOX

Batch / Lot Number

Total Number of Tests (10, 9, 8, 5)

Tube Nomenclature in 4 Languages

Storage Temperature (25 C / 77F)

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

WHAT'S ON THE TUBE?

Batch / Lot Number*

Number of Pump Strokes

Airflow Directional Arrow

Measurement Scale(s) or color intensity layer

* Consider for questions on a particular batch.

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

Color Comparison Tubes

Color Match Tubes

Two Tube Systems

Double Tube Systems

Single Stroke Tubes

Simultaneous Test Sets

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

Hermetically-sealed glass tube housing

Determine reading using the length of color stain

Tube nomenclature indicates gas to be measured

Quality control batch number

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

Number of pump strokes

(Aim towards pump inlet)

Airflow directional arrow

Adequate lighting - but no direct sunlight

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT

EXTENDING THE MEASUREMENT RANGE

MUST be verified by Draeger, DO NOT assume

DRAEGER SAFETY GT-MMT