Case Study
Ensuring Reliable Breathing Air Quality
In Fire Equipment Maintenance
Application
Real-time monitoring and
verification of compressed
breathing air quality
Goal
Ensuring safety and
reliability of breathing air
used by firefighters
Customer
Fire squadron equipment
maintenance center
Sector
Fire and Rescue Services
Overview
The maintenance center services firefighting vehicles and manages the safe filling of breathing air cylinders. The process involves three stages: compression, storage, and distribution.
Traditionally, air quality was managed by routine filter changes, but this did not ensure purity due to changing environmental conditions and filter aging.
Objectiv
The maintenance center needed a reliable solution to monitor breathing air quality in real time and detect contaminants like carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, oil vapor and moisture.
Meeting safety standards was essential to protect firefighters during operations.
Approach
To get real-time data of the breathing air quality, SUTO ITEC provided the S605 Portable Breathing Air Analyzer.
The device measures key parameters such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oil vapor, and water content. The customer uses the analyzer to check breathing air quality at various points in the system, including the
cylinder, the filling point, and the outlet of the purifier.
To support accurate dew point monitoring, the S520 Portable Dew Point Meter was also used alongside the S605. It provides quick and reliable spot checks at different stages of the system.
Powerful Reporting and Documentation
The S605 generates automated reports, helping the maintenance
team document compliance and monitor trends over time. Operators can create detailed PDF reports directly on site.
Reports are saved to a USB drive for immediate print-out, supporting
quick audits and full traceability of breathing air quality checks.
Results
With the S605 operators now benefit from continuous, realtime monitoring of breathing air quality. This provides a safer working environment and removes uncertainty about air purity.
During initial testing, the unit detected high levels of moisture in the compressed air. As a result, the operators were able to immediately optimize its filtration system and avoid potential safety risks.
The operators gained clear improvements in air quality
control:
+ Real-time monitoring: Continuous insight into
breathing air quality
+ Early issue detection: Prompt identification and
correction of excess moisture
+ Standards compliance: Clear documentation and
traceability of air quality standards
+ Operational confidence: Increased trust in the safety
and performance of equipment
Conclusion
By implementing the S605 and S520, the
customer now benefits from continuous
monitoring and reliable spot checks. This ensures full compliance with air quality standards and improves safety for firefighting personnel.
”We now have 100% assurance of our
compressed breathing air quality.”
— Maintenance Operator, Fire Equipment Center
Find the Right Breathing Air Quality Solution
For more information on breathing air quality monitoring, compressor efficiency solutions, or details about the S605 and S520, please contact us.
Our team of experts is available to answer your questions, provide product demonstrations, and help you find the right solution for your specific application.
