Discover the Alpha Spirometer made by Vitalograph

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Overview

Designed for testing in an office or on the go, the Alpha is our all-in-one desktop spirometry solution.

Part of our range of V-Core™ spirometers, the Alpha encompasses compliance with the ATS/ERS 2019 Technical Standards, multiple testing options, quick loading integrated thermal printer and direct links to Vitalograph Device Studio to generate PDF reports. Integration with Spirotrac 6® respiratory diagnostic software enables test data to be centralised for detailed reporting and trending. Vitalograph Connect provides versatile connectivity to your electronic medical records via HL-7 and GDT, taking spirometry testing to the next level. Features a 7” high-resolution touch-screen with an intuitive user-friendly interface.

The Alpha Spirometer comes with:

Vitalograph Device Studio
Vitalograph Connect
USB cable
Ethernet cable
Medically approved power supply with country-specific plug
Carry case

Multiple testing options

Test Modules	Description	Parameters	Onscreen Graphs
Forced Vital Capacity	The total volume of air that can be exhaled during a maximal forced expiration effort.	FVC, FEV1, FEF25-75, PEF, etc	Flow/Volume/Time Volume/Time
Vital Capacity	The total volume of air that can be exhaled during a normal expiration effort.	VC, IC, IVC, TV	Bar Chart Volume/Time
Bronchodilator Responsiveness Testing	Determines the degree of improvement of airflow in response to bronchodilator administration as measured by changes in FEV1 and FVC.	VC, FVC, FEV1, FEF25-75, PEF, etc	Pre-Post Flow/Volume Pre-Post Volume

This device comes with a Free 5-Year Warranty including unlimited technical support when registered within 30 days of purchase.

Vitalograph provides free certified training for all of its respiratory diagnostic solutions. Register here.

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Be free to help your patients perform Spirometry

The Alpha has an integrated V-Core™ flowhead, allowing you to focus on helping your patients achieve their best spirometry test, confident that you are capturing accurate and reproducible results.

Find out more about V-Core flowhead technology

Product code: 69002

	Vitalograph Model 6000 Alpha
Flow detection principle	Fleisch type pneumotachograph
Essential performance test limits	Flow accuracy ±10% or ±10L/min of the reading (ISO 23747:2015)
Back pressure	Less than 0.1kPa/L/second @ 14L/s, complies with ATS/ERS 2019
Volume detection	Flow integration sampling @ 100Hz
Volume accuracy	+/- 2.5% ATS/ERS 2019, ISO 26782:2009
Voltage/Frequency	Power Supply: Input 100-240V, 50/60HZ, Output 12V, 1.5A, Battery: 7.2V, 2.2Ahr
Accuracy when operated in temperature range conditions	Flow ±10%, Max. flow rate ±16 L/s, Min. flow rate ±0.02 L/s
Operating temperature range	ISO 26782 limits: 17–37ºC Design limits: 10–40ºC
Operating humidity range	30%–75%
Ambient pressure range	850hPa–1060hPa
Performance standards met by Vitalograph Alpha	ATS/ERS 2019, ISO 23747:2015 & ISO 26782:2009
Safety standards	EN 60601-1:2006 +A1:2013 +A2:2021
QA/GMP standards	EN ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, SOR/98-282 & Japan’s PMD Act
Dimensions	204 mm (length) x 253 mm (width)
Weight	1.5 kg net
Communications	USB (Device Studio & Spirotrac 6), Ethernet/WiFi (Connect)
EMR Connectivity	HL7, GDT via Vitalograph Connect
Device Classification	IIa per Annex IX of the MDD
Test parameters measured	VC Test: VC, EVC, IVC, TV, IRV, ERV, IC FVC Test: VC, FVC, FIVC, FIVC/FVC, FEV0.5, FEV0.5/FVC, FEV0.75, FEV0.75/FVC, FEV1, FEV1R, FEV1/VC, FEV1/EVC, FEV1/IVC, FEV1/FVC, FEV1/FIVC, FEV1/FEV6, FEV1/PEF, FEV3, FEV3/VC, FEV3/FVC, FEV6, PEF L/s, PEF L/min, FEF25, FEF50, FEF75, FEF0.2-1.2, FEF25-75, FEF25-75/FVC, FEF75-85, FIV1, FIV1/FVC, FIV1/FIVC, PIF L/s, PIF L/min, FIF25, FIF50,FIF75, FIF50-FEF50, FEF50-FIF50, MVVind, FMFT, FET, FRC, TV, RV, TLC, IRV, ERV, IC, Rind, ELA, tPEF, Text, EV, EV/FVC,

FAQs

Does the Alpha require cleaning?

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Where a new BVF is used for each subject, only the flowhead surface which comes into contact with subjects being tested should require low level cleaning. For cleaning instructions refer to our Alpha Cleaning Instructions.

Does the Alpha spirometer require calibration?

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No, the Alpha spirometer does not require full calibration. ATS/ERS 2019 Technical Standard recommends a simple calibration verification routine be undertaken daily on all spirometers, regardless of flow technology. A calibration verification is not to be confused with calibration.

What testing parameters are available on the device?

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VC Test: VC, EVC, IVC, TV, IRV, ERV, IC
FVC Test: VC, FVC, FIVC, FIVC/FVC, FEV0.5, FEV0.5/FVC, FEV0.75, FEV0.75/FVC, FEV1, FEV1R, FEV1/VC, FEV1/EVC, FEV1/IVC, FEV1/FVC, FEV1/FIVC, FEV1/FEV6, FEV1/PEF, FEV3, FEV3/VC, FEV3/FVC, FEV6, PEF L/s, PEF L/min, FEF25, FEF50, FEF75, FEF0.2-1.2, FEF25-75, FEF25-75/FVC, FEF75-85, FIV1, FIV1/FVC, FIV1/FIVC, PIF L/s, PIF L/min, FIF25, FIF50, FIF75, FIF50-FEF50, FEF50-FIF50, MVVind, FMFT, FET, FRC, TV, RV, TLC, IRV, ERV, IC, Rind, ELA, tPEF, Text, EV, EV/FVC.

What are the running costs for the Alpha?

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Running costs are low for the Alpha as no expensive disposable sensors, adaptors or flow tubes are required. The simple, validated hygiene system using Bacterial Viral Filters means that keeping the device clean is easy and inexpensive.

The Alpha comes with 2 spare rolls of thermal printer paper. Replacements are available in packs of 10 rolls. This ensures you never run short, at a cost effective price point, when ordered directly from Vitalograph.