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FC20 Portable
Breath Tester
Operations Manual
Lifeloc Technologies, Inc
Users Manual
Version 3.0
January 2004
Patent No. 6,596,153 
Page 1
 
FC20 Portable
Breath Tester
Operations Manual
Lifeloc Technologies, Inc
Users Manual
Version 3.0
January 2004
Patent No. 6,596,153 
Page 1
 

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  • Page 1 FC20 Portable FC20 Portable Breath Tester Breath Tester Operations Manual Operations Manual Lifeloc Technologies, Inc Lifeloc Technologies, Inc Patent No. 6,596,153  Patent No. 6,596,153  Users Manual Users Manual Version 3.0 Version 3.0 January 2004 January 2004 Page 1 Page 1    ...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Lifeloc Technologies, Inc Lifeloc Technologies, Inc INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome Welcome Front View Front View Standard Features Standard Features PREPARATION PREPARATION Installing Batteries Installing Batteries Attaching a Mouthpiece Attaching a Mouthpiece On/Off On/Off Observing the Subject...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents Lifeloc Technologies, Inc Lifeloc Technologies, Inc USER SETTINGS USER SETTINGS Display Contrast Display Contrast Test Order Sequence Test Order Sequence Results Format Explained Results Format Explained Setting Results Format (PASS/WARN/FAIL) Setting Results Format (PASS/WARN/FAIL)

  • Page 5: Introduction

    To the FC20 Portable Breath Tester Operator: WELCOME! WELCOME! The FC20 breath alcohol tester is manufactured in Den- The FC20 breath alcohol tester is manufactured in Den- ver, Colorado, by Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. Lifeloc offers ver, Colorado, by Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. Lifeloc offers...

  • Page 6: Front View

    Introduction Introduction FC FRONT VIEW FC FRONT VIEW Front view  Front view  without  without  mouthpiece.  mouthpiece.  Mouthpiece  Mouthpiece  removal tab.  removal tab.  AUTO TEST AUTO TEST #00013 #00013 Front view with  Front view with  mouthpiece    mouthpiece    a ached.  a ached.  Page 6 Page 6...

  • Page 7: Standard Features

    Fast Simple Operation, while the FC20 contains a host of fea- Fast Simple Operation, while the FC20 contains a host of fea-...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Press in and down on the battery door located on Press in and down on the battery door located on the back of the FC20 in the direction of the arrow. the back of the FC20 in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 9: On/Off

    OBSERVING THE SUBJECT OBSERVING THE SUBJECT The FC20 provides a highly accurate reading of The FC20 provides a highly accurate reading of breath alcohol acquired by sampling deep lung breath alcohol acquired by sampling deep lung air.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Read the result. Read the result. After taking a test the FC20 will display the results After taking a test the FC20 will display the results in large numbers on the display. in large numbers on the display.

  • Page 11: Breath Flow

    Operation BREATH FLOW BREATH FLOW As the subject blows into the mouthpiece, the FC20 As the subject blows into the mouthpiece, the FC20 will show a graph of the breath flow on the dis- will show a graph of the breath flow on the dis- play.

  • Page 12: Test Results

    The FC20 retains up to 500 tests along with all The FC20 retains up to 500 tests along with all related data in memory.

  • Page 13: Printing Test Results

    Take a test. Plug the printer cable into the connector on the Plug the printer cable into the connector on the side of the FC20. side of the FC20. Press the Execute button, under the printer icon. Press the Execute button, under the printer icon.

  • Page 14: Breath Testing Modes

    Breath Testing Modes Breath Testing Modes EXPLAINED EXPLAINED The FC20 is capable of conducting 3 distinct types of breath The FC20 is capable of conducting 3 distinct types of breath tests. tests. Automatic Test is the most used and highest accuracy test.

  • Page 15: Conducting A Manual Test

    Breath Testing Modes Breath Testing Modes CONDUCTING A MANUAL TEST CONDUCTING A MANUAL TEST Turn the FC20 on. Turn the FC20 on. Attach a mouthpiece to the back of the unit. Attach a mouthpiece to the back of the unit.

  • Page 16: Conducting A Passive Test

    Hold the FC20 sample port (orange-colored open- Hold the FC20 sample port (orange-colored open- ing labeled Port on the back label of the FC20) ing labeled Port on the back label of the FC20) about 4 inches from the subjects mouth.

  • Page 17: Summary

    FC20 breath alcohol tester by customizing it use of your FC20 breath alcohol tester by customizing it to your particular situation.

  • Page 18: User Settings

    User Settings User Settings THE SETTINGS CHART THE SETTINGS CHART Settings Settings Execute Time Execute Time Function Function Date Date Function Function Auto Auto Number of Number of Airblank Airblank Copies Copies (Option) (Option) Function Function Function Function Shutoff Print Shutoff Print Time...

  • Page 19: Settings Screen

    User Settings THE SETTINGS SCREEN THE SETTINGS SCREEN The FC20 has numerous internal settings allowing The FC20 has numerous internal settings allowing you to customize the unit to your individual needs. you to customize the unit to your individual needs.

  • Page 20: Setting The Time

    Press the Execute button once. Press the Execute button once. Pressing the Function button repeatedly scrolls you Pressing the Function button repeatedly scrolls you through the FC20 user settings. through the FC20 user settings. 1. CHANGING THE TIME 1. CHANGING THE TIME From the “Settings”...

  • Page 21: Setting The Date

    User Settings User Settings 2. CHANGING THE DATE 2. CHANGING THE DATE From the “Settings” display, press the Execute but- From the “Settings” display, press the Execute but- ton. ton. Press the Function button until the display reads Press the Function button until the display reads “Date”.

  • Page 22: Setting The Shutoff Time

    3. AUTOMATIC AIR BLANK (OPTION) Auto Air Blank is a factory option available on the Auto Air Blank is a factory option available on the FC20. FC20. If you have this option installed, refer to page 34 If you have this option installed, refer to page 34 of this manual for instructions on set-up and use.

  • Page 23: 5. I.d. Entry Explained

    User Settings 5. I.D. ENTRY EXPLAINED 5. I.D. ENTRY EXPLAINED The FC20 allows you to enter two different I.D. The FC20 allows you to enter two different I.D. numbers and/or names: the Operator (Batch I.D.) numbers and/or names: the Operator (Batch I.D.) and the Subject (Subject I.D.).
  • Page 24 The FC20 will now prompt you to enter a Subject The FC20 will now prompt you to enter a Subject I.D. using the + and - buttons before every test.
  • Page 25 FC20 administrators to prevent field personnel from performing any change to the field personnel from performing any change to the FC20 user settings or from performing a calibra- FC20 user settings or from performing a calibra- tion or cal check.

  • Page 26: Print Settings Explained

    User Settings 7. PRINT SETTINGS EXPLAINED 7. PRINT SETTINGS EXPLAINED The FC20 settings allow you to customize your The FC20 settings allow you to customize your printout to your particular needs. You can choose printout to your particular needs. You can choose...

  • Page 27: Print Format

    7. PRINTER SELECTION Printer selection allows you to select what device Printer selection allows you to select what device your FC20 will communicate with. your FC20 will communicate with. From the “Print Settings” display, press the Execute From the “Print Settings” display, press the Execute button.

  • Page 28: Sample Print-Outs

    User Settings 7. SAMPLE PRINT-OUTS 7. SAMPLE PRINT-OUTS Long Printout Short Printout Long Printout Short Printout ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. FC20 v3.00d FC20 v3.00d FC20 v3.00d FC20 v3.00d Serial No.

  • Page 29: Display Contrast

    User Settings User Settings 8. DISPLAY CONTRAST 8. DISPLAY CONTRAST From the “Display Settings” screen press the Exe- From the “Display Settings” screen press the Exe- cute button. cute button. Press the Function button until the display reads Press the Function button until the display reads “LCD Contrast”.

  • Page 30: Results Format Explained

    8. RESULTS FORMAT EXPLAINED 8. RESULTS FORMAT EXPLAINED The FC20 displays Auto Test and Manual Test results in a 3 digit The FC20 displays Auto Test and Manual Test results in a 3 digit BAC format. Passive test results are displayed as POS or NEG.

  • Page 31: Setting Results Format (Pass/Warn/Fail)

    User Settings User Settings 8. SETTING RESULTS FORMAT (PASS/WARN/FAIL) 8. SETTING RESULTS FORMAT (PASS/WARN/FAIL) Press the Function button till the display reads “Fail Press the Function button till the display reads “Fail Level”. Level”. Press + or – button to set the BAC Fail level (eg., Press + or –...

  • Page 32: Factory Options

    Note: Failure to remember your password will Note: Failure to remember your password will require that the FC20 be sent back to Lifeloc to re- require that the FC20 be sent back to Lifeloc to re- initialize the password.

  • Page 33: Auto Air Blank

    If Auto Air Blank is enabled, the FC20 will prompt you If Auto Air Blank is enabled, the FC20 will prompt you to take a sample before testing the subject.

  • Page 34: Automatic Altitude Compensation

    AUTOMATIC ALTITUDE COMPENSATION AUTOMATIC ALTITUDE COMPENSATION The FC20 may be purchased with a fully integrat- The FC20 may be purchased with a fully integrat- ed automatic barometric pressure sensor installed. ed automatic barometric pressure sensor installed.

  • Page 35: Calibration Settings

    .100, .080 or .040 BAC. commonly used are: .100, .080 or .040 BAC. The FC20 must be between 67º and 100º to cali- The FC20 must be between 67º and 100º to cali- brate. (19° - 37° C) brate.
  • Page 36 FC20. in the FC20. Note: The FC20 comes from the factory set for wet Note: The FC20 comes from the factory set for wet bath simulator and a .100 solution standard.

  • Page 37: Calibration Display Chart

    Calibration Settings Calibration Settings CALIBRATION DISPLAY CHART CALIBRATION DISPLAY CHART CALIBRATION CALIBRATION Perform a Cal Perform a Cal Check Check Execute Execute Execute Execute XXX CHECK XXX CHECK Function Function Perform a Perform a Calibration Calibration Execute Execute CALIBRATE CALIBRATE Function Function Execute...

  • Page 38: Setting The Calibration Standard

    Calibration Settings Calibration Settings SETTING THE CALIBRATION STANDARD SETTING THE CALIBRATION STANDARD From the “CALIBRATION” display, press the Exe- From the “CALIBRATION” display, press the Exe- cute button. The display now reads “XXX CHECK”. cute button. The display now reads “XXX CHECK”. Press Function button until the display reads “CAL Press Function button until the display reads “CAL SETTINGS“.

  • Page 39: Setting The Standard Type

    The calibration/cal check lock-out allows you to The calibration/cal check lock-out allows you to prevent usage of your FC20 if it is not calibrated prevent usage of your FC20 if it is not calibrated or cal checked in a specified time period.

  • Page 40: Setting The Lock-Out Periods

    Press the +/- buttons to enter the number of days Press the +/- buttons to enter the number of days until you require the next cal check of your FC20. until you require the next cal check of your FC20.

  • Page 41: Wet Bath Calibration

    Wet Bath Calibration Wet Bath Calibration SIMULATOR SET-UP SIMULATOR SET-UP Pour a bottle of alcohol solution into the simulator Pour a bottle of alcohol solution into the simulator glass jar, tighten lid securely. glass jar, tighten lid securely. Turn on the simulator. Turn on the simulator.

  • Page 42: Wet Bath Calibration

    Wet Bath Calibration Wet Bath Calibration CALIBRATION (Simulator) CALIBRATION (Simulator) Turn the FC20 ON. Attach a mouthpiece to the Turn the FC20 ON. Attach a mouthpiece to the back of the unit. back of the unit. Verify the “Cal Standard” is set to the concentra- Verify the “Cal Standard”...

  • Page 43: Wet Bath Cal Check

    Wet Bath Calibration Wet Bath Calibration CALIBRATION CHECK (Wet Check) CALIBRATION CHECK (Wet Check) Turn the FC20 ON. Attach a mouthpiece to the Turn the FC20 ON. Attach a mouthpiece to the back of the unit. back of the unit.

  • Page 44: Dry Gas Calibration

    Dry Gas Calibration Dry Gas Calibration DRY GAS SET-UP DRY GAS SET-UP Screw the regulator onto the dry gas tank. Screw the regulator onto the dry gas tank. Attach the mouthpiece adapter to the outlet port Attach the mouthpiece adapter to the outlet port on the regulator.

  • Page 45: Dry Gas Calibration

    Verify the “Standard Type” is set to Dry Gas. Verify the “Standard Type” is set to Dry Gas. Turn FC20 on. Attach a mouthpiece to the back of Turn FC20 on. Attach a mouthpiece to the back of the unit.

  • Page 46: Dry Gas Cal Check

    Verify the Standard Type is set to Dry Gas. Verify the Standard Type is set to Dry Gas. Turn FC20 ON. Attach a mouthpiece to the back of Turn FC20 ON. Attach a mouthpiece to the back of the unit.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    BATTERIES BATTERIES The 4 AA batteries in your FC20 should last for The 4 AA batteries in your FC20 should last for about 160 hours of “on” time which can equate to about 160 hours of “on” time which can equate to as many as 6000 to 8000 tests.

  • Page 48: Computer Connection

    Data Download, with DataTrak™ you can Data Download, with DataTrak™ you can download any or all the tests stored in the FC20 in download any or all the tests stored in the FC20 in a comma delimited text format for easy import a comma delimited text format for easy import into most spreadsheet or datbase programs.

  • Page 49: Chart

    Low Battery Battery voltage is too low to take a test. Replace batteries. Replace batteries. Low Li Battery The internal clock battery is low. Contact Lifeloc Low Li Battery The internal clock battery is low. Contact Lifeloc support. support. Pump Failure or Pump The pump needs reset.

  • Page 50: Factory Limited Warranty

    FACTORY LIMITED WARRANTY ON NEW UNITS FACTORY LIMITED WARRANTY ON NEW UNITS The FC20 comes with a one year limited parts and The FC20 comes with a one year limited parts and labor warranty, effective on the date of purchase labor warranty, effective on the date of purchase by the end-user.

  • Page 51: Notice

    Notice Notice The FC20 is a professional device designed to be The FC20 is a professional device designed to be used by trained operators in conjunction with a used by trained operators in conjunction with a specified, periodic maintenance and calibration/ specified, periodic maintenance and calibration/ calibration check regimen.
  • Page 52 ! W W W . L I F E L O C . C O M N T H E N T H E LIFELOC SALES LIFELOC SALES All Lifeloc products,, including All Lifeloc products,, including To receive a pricelist or To receive a pricelist or mouthpieces, calibration equip-...

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