Benefits
02 | Dräger Alcotest
®
6820
Dependable under harsh conditions
At Dräger, we understand that roadside breath alcohol testing occurs in a wide variety of environmental
conditions. The sleek design and quality workmanship enable the Alcotest 6820 to stand up to hard use and
varying environmental conditions from hot and dry, to cold and wet. Durable casing material and a sealed
battery compartment make the instrument highly resistant to cold or moisture; in addition, it was designed
specifically to keep out dust and water.
Easy to use, easy to read
Roadside testing can be a challenging and dangerous task requiring a high degree of concentration. This is
where the true value of an easy-to-operate device comes into play. All measurement functions are controlled
with a single button. The instrument guides you through the breath alcohol test with easily understandable full-
text messages on a large, backlit display. An LED indicator and acoustic signals support the visual display and
indicate when the test is complete. Two menu keys let you easily navigate the menu and access statistical data
and settings.
Practical design
The compact size of the Alcotest 6820 makes it easy to hold and operate with only one hand. The mouthpiece
snaps easily into the holder even when it’s dark thanks to its intuitive shape. Whether you are right- or left-
handed or whether you’re testing traffic moving on the right or left side of the road, the display is always in clear
view. After use, the mouthpiece can be removed easily and without contamination.
Ready for use within four seconds
An integrated electrochemical Dräger sensor provides very short response times, coupled with precision and
durability. Ready for use within four seconds, the Alcotest 6820 has even faster startup and response times
than its predecessor, the Alcotest 6810. Test results are reliable – whether the temperature is 23°F or 122°F.
Even with high alcohol content, the sensor provides fast, accurate results. And this is true in all measurement
modes, active and passive measurements.
Slide 'n' Click mouthpiece
The patented Dräger mouthpieces prevent any manipulation attempts. Plus, the optional return valve limits
contamination. The Alcotest 6820 uses the same reliable mouthpiece as the Alcotest models 5510 and 7510.
Improved data management capabilities
The Alcotest 6820 offers optimized software for device configuration and downloading data. You can also
transfer data from the device to a PC via a USB connection and use the same connection to configure the
device. State and customer specific configurations are available.
