INTRODUCTION CONTENTS DEVICE FEATURES ..........3 Thank you for purchasing an Andatech® Prodigy The Andatech® Prodigy is a state-of-the-art instrument used OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......4 to detect ethyl alcohol from a valid breath sample. It uses an electrochemical fuel cell to measure the TEST RECORDS ...........8...
DEVICE FEATURES DIAGRAM EXPLANATION Disposable mouthpiece Button to remove mouthpiece Passive Test Touch screen display On/Off button Specific Test External power connectors Stylus pen Function button Settings Records...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING A MOUTHPIECE ATTACHING A SAMPLING CUP • Tear the perforated section from the wrapper of a new • Tear the perforated section from the wrapper of a new mouthpiece. sampling cup. • Pull back the wrapper to expose half the mouthpiece. •...
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PASSIVE TEST Refer to "Conditions for Testing" on page 11 before conducting a test. Attach a sampling cup to the sample port and select the "PASSIVE" button. When the screen displays “Please Blow”, take a deep breath and blow towards the sampling cup until the BEEP tone stops. “Alcohol Detected”...
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SPECIFIC TEST WITH INPUT Use the stylus pen to input information. Refer to "Conditions for Testing" on page 11 before Note: 16 characters maximum for each conducting a test. input. Attach a mouthpiece to the sample Select "NEXT" or "BACK" to move to the port and select "SPECIFIC".
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The test result will display. If the subject stops blowing too early or blows with insufficient force, select Select "NEXT" to start another test. "Discontinue" to abandon the test, or "Test Again" to retry . If the subject does not blow into the unit within 30 seconds, the operator can either select “Refuse”...
It is recommended to upload device records using "Andalink" software on a regular basis to prevent loss of records. After uploading records, device memory can be cleared. In order to download your data to a PC you must have the Andalink for Prodigy software, available from www.andatech.com.au...
SETTINGS SETTINGS DATE & TIME STATISTICS Settings menu for standard Prodigy Set correct Date and Time. The number of tests includes both For devices with a bluetooth printer, Select “UPDATE” to confirm. passive and specific tests. This count refer to page 14 for additional settings.
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FIELD AUTO OFF Use the tick boxes on the left to select Unselect all tick boxes to disable data Select time limit to turn off the device which data will be collected for each collection during a test. automatically. Select "NEXT" to confirm. "specific"...
• There must be an interval of at least 15 minutes after not employed or authorised by Andatech. In such an event, alcohol consumption as alcohol residue in the mouth the warranty will be void.
The indication light will turn green. VERIFY CONNECTION When the printer is successfully connected to the Prodigy , the indication light on the printer will show a steady green and a bluetooth icon will appear on the Prodigy homescreen.
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FIELDS Fields selected under Field Settings (refer to page 10) will be printed on the receipt. Data entered during the test will print on the receipt. BATTERY LIFE High Capacity Lithium rechargeable batteries can print around 30m of paper. BATTERY CHARGER Use only the supplied charger to charge the printer battery.
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SETTINGS PRINT In addition to the settings on page 8, a Set the number of copies to devices compatible with a bluetooth printer automatically print after each test if will display PRINT and BLUETOOTH "Auto Print" is enabled. settings. b Select this box to automatically print all test results.
State displays "None", ensure the printer is on and press CLEAN AIR TEST CONTINUES TO DETECT "MATCH" . ALCOHOL Note: It may take several seconds for the connection to Let the device sit for 5 minutes to clear out any possible complete. residue. If the problem persists, contact Andatech.
DISCLAIMERS This product must be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer nor the supplier assumes any responsibility for instructions in this manual. such decision or action. This product is intended to provide the user with an indication In particular, neither the manufacturer nor the supplier shall of alcohol on the breath.
To claim for warranty, contact us on 1300 800 200 or support@andatech.com.au to get an RA# (Return Authorisation The Guarantee Number). Ensure that the RA# is clearly stated on the outside of...
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Normal Wear and Tear This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to the product or parts. Exclusions This warranty does not cover: • Calibration costs. • Any defect caused by an accident, misuse, abuse, improper operation, lack of reasonable care, unauthorised modification, loss of parts, tampering or attempted repair by a person not authorised by the distributor.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION WARRANTY Visit my.andatech.com.au to register your warranty online and receive calibration reminders. Alternatively, complete this form The manufacturer warrants for 1 year from the date and forward to the address below with a copy of your proof of...
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Calibration Centre Andatech PO Box 3038 Nunawading VIC 3131 1300 800 200 www.andatech.com.au Version 4. Updated 28.04.2016.
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