PNI AlcAlert Manuel utilisateur
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS BT5500 & BT5300
BREATHALCOHOLTESTER
WARNING/AGREEMENT: Because of the vari-
ables involved in the timing of alcohol consump-
tion, individual metabolism, and self-administration,
the user of this product agrees (1) not to hold
the manufacturer, dealer, wholesaler, or distribu-
tor responsible for the consequences of any deci-
sion, based on the use of this product, to operate
a vehicle, boat, or aircraft or other equipment
and (2) to hold them harmless from the claims of
others arising out of any such decision. IF YOU
DO NOT AGREE, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY
RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF
PURCHASE, UNUSED, FOR A FULL REFUND.
Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary
Intended Use:
The AlcAlert Breath Alcohol Detector is a screening test device for the rapid
detection of alcohol in the breath. The test is used to obtain a visual quantitative
result that approximates the level of alcohol concentration in the blood stream, and
is intended for over the counter sale to the home user.
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT
The
AlcAlert Breath Alcohol Tester uses
advanced semi-conductor gas sensor technol-
ogy to approximate the percent of blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) from your breath. Please
take a few moments to review the entire manual
before using the unit.
Before using the
AlcAlert
:
• When inserting batteries (not included
with all models), please note the correct
polarity on the inside of the battery case.
Inserting the batteries with the incorrect
polarity may damage the unit.
• Do not blow smoke or uids into the
mouth vent, as this may damage the
sensor. Similarly, certain gases such as
silicone compounds, sulfur, and freon
gases can also damage your sensor. Keep
the unit away from all liquids and store
in a safe environment.
• If the
AlcAlert
needs to be cleaned, wipe
gently with a soft cloth. Do not use any
cleaning agents.
• Allow 30 minutes after consuming alco-
hol or smoking before using the unit.
This helps to ensure the breath sample is
taken from your lungs, and not from the
alcohol within your mouth, which may
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result in a higher reading. In some cases,
it may take up to one hour to reach the
highest blood alcohol level after the last
consumption of alcohol.
• Each individual’s body responds to the
consumption of alcohol differently. Con-
sequently, a person’s ability to drive
safely may be impaired at a point well
below the legal blood alcohol limit.
Using the unit
1. Press the “On” button
The unit beeps once, the “WAIT” indicator
ashes, and the unit begins a “warm-up”
countdown from 14-to-0 or 6-to-0 (see
Additional Information). You must wait
until the countdown is completed. Pro-
ceed with step 2 only when the unit beeps
twice and the “BLOW” indicator ashes.
NOTE: If “SAT” (saturation) ashes
after the countdown is completed and the
unit turns off, the sensor is saturated.
Simply reactivate the unit to perform
another warm-up countdown cycle. If
“SAT” appears again, repeat this process
as many times as necessary until “SAT”
no longer appears. In most instances,
2 or 3 reactivation cycles should clear
the “SAT” message. More reactivation
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WAIT BLOW
JAPAN
WAIT BLOW %BAC
Low Battery WAIT, BLOW,
Indicator and %BAC
Indicators
Figure A
Vents
“On” Button
LCD Readout
Battery Compartment
(slide down to open)
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cycles may be required if saturation is
extensive (see Additional Information).
2. Blow into the vent
Blow continuously for about 5 seconds,
until the unit beeps 3 times before display-
ing the results. Immediately as you start
to blow, “Err” (Error) ashes until the
unit beeps 3 times. Blow very gently from
between your lips, as if cooling a spoonful
of soup. A distance of about one inch (2-3
cm) between the vent and the mouth is sug-
gested. (See gure A.)
Note: If you do not blow at all, or if
you stop blowing before you hear 3
beeps, the LCD ashes “Err” to indicate
that you did not apply any or sufcient
breath through the vent. If so, ignore the
results and repeat the process.
3. Read the results
The %BAC results are displayed on the
LCD for about 5 seconds after the read-
ing is taken. The results then ash for a
few seconds until the unit turns off auto-
matically.
The results are shown in increments of
0.01, ranging from 0.00 to 0.12. Results
greater that 0.12 %BAC are displayed as
“+.12”.
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Understanding the results
The BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)
represents the amount of ethyl alcohol in a
given volume of blood. For instance, having
a %BAC of 0.10 means that a person has
1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts blood in the
body.
The most commonly used measurements
are grams of ethanol per milliliter of blood
(g/ml), used in the United States (also
expressed as %BAC) and milligrams of etha-
nol per milliliter of blood (mg/ml), used in
much of Europe (also expressed as prom-
ille).
For example, a reading of 0.05 %BAC on
the AlcAlert is the same as 0.05 g/ml or 50
mg/ml or 0.5 g/l or 0.5 promille.
Additional information:
• The normal warm-up countdown is from
6-to-0. However, if it has been more
than 1 hour since the last operation, the
unit begins a 14-to-0 warm-up count-
down.
The sensor must be warmed up prop-
erly to report accurate readings. There-
fore, for maximum accuracy, each time
you start to use the unit after it has
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been idle for a time, always disregard
the results following the initial 14-to-
one countdown, as well as the next
three 6-to-0 countdowns.
• The “SAT” (saturation) message feature
prevents the unit from displaying inaccu-
rate %BAC readings in the case of sensor
saturation by contaminating agents. For
example, saturation often occurs when
excessive alcohol moisture is deposited
on the sensor from multiple consecutive
uses, or by the accumulation of air con-
taminants on the sensor after a long
period of inoperability, such as upon rst
use. In such instances, the unit requires
additional warm-up cycles to properly
recondition the sensor.
• If the low battery indicator ashes then
remains on, replace the batteries.
• The
AlcAlert
Model BT5500 includes a
backlight. The backlight turns on and
off automatically.
• Always blow into the unit in a consistent
manner. Different blowing conditions
may produce different results.
• Your unit is more accurate when your true
blood alcohol concentration is between
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0.02 %BAC and 0.08 %BAC and less
accurate as your blood alcohol concen-
tration is over 0.08 %BAC.
• When tested with a standard 0.08% BAC
solution, the unit may read in the range
from 0.06 to 0.10. Thus, a reading of
.06 may well indicate a level of 0.08%
BAC.
Each individual’s body responds to the
consumption of alcohol differently. Con-
sequently, a person’s ability to drive
safely may be impaired at a point well
below the legal blood alcohol limit.
The
AlcAlert
should be used only to
give an indication of the possible pres-
ence of alcohol in the blood. Do not
rely upon it as the sole basis to deter-
mine intoxication or whether it is safe
to drive a vehicle, operate equipment,
or engage in dangerous activities.
PNI Corporation does not recommend
drinking and driving. If you are going
to drink alcohol, always have a non-
drinking designated driver. Do not
drink and drive!
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions/Weight: 3 x1 x inches /
1.6 oz.; (90 x 31.5 x 16.5 mm / 50 grams)
• Sensor: Semiconductor gas sensor
• Accuracy*: ±20% at 0.08 %BAC for 2
years, under normal operating conditions
and factors**
• Display: %BAC in 0.01 increments
ranging from 0.00 to 0.12
• Power/Battery life: 2 AAA alkaline bat-
teries for over 300 uses
• Product lifetime: Two years, under
normal operating conditions and factors
• Temperature range:
Storage: -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)
Operating: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C )
* Accuracy varies depending on individual
metabolism, blowing conditions, humidity,
and the condition of the sensor.
** Normal operating conditions and factors
means an ambient temperature range of 50°F
to 95°F; a relative humidity range of 40%
to 60%; a clean air environment (no con-
tamination or poisoning agents), and normal
usage (less than 20 operations/day).
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