ASD AlcoMate Pro Owner's Manual

AlcoMate Pro

Overview

The AlcoMate Pro Model CA2000 is a breath alcohol screening device designed to test for the
presence of alcohol in human Breath. This device is intended to be used in all populations with
lung capacity capable of producing at least 1.5 liters of exhaled air. The CA2000 is powered by a
9 volt battery that generally lasts between 200-300 tests.

Preparing For Use

Install a 9-volt alkaline battery. Apply a small amount of pressure on the indentation of the battery
compartment cover and then push down and away from the unit simultaneously in order to
release the cover. Install the battery and replace the battery compartment cover. (See the
following diagram).
The tester comes with one replaceable plastic mouthpiece already mounted over the breath pipe.
You may wish to replace the mouthpiece for use by another person for sanitary reasons. To
change the mouthpieces, align the slot in the mouthpiece with the slot on the BREATH PIPE.
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How to Test?

ALWAYS WAIT AT LEAST 20 MINUTES FROM YOUR LAST DRINK- BEFORE TESTING
If you do not wait
the sensor and cause all future readings to be inaccurate.
1. Press the ON/OFF power switch. The detector will start to count down from 200 to 000 on
the display. The warm up and cleaning cycle will prepare the sensor for testing.
2. After hearing a BEEP an/d the green READY light comes on, take a deep breath, then
gently and steadily blow into the breath intake until you hear the second BEEP. You will
blow for 4.5 seconds. Make sure your lips are sealed around the pipe and your hand has
not covered the air outlet.
3. After the red and green display lights blink for 4 seconds, the test results will be displayed
by 3 digits and remains for 15 seconds.
4. Time out: if you don't blow within 30 sec from the READY, the unit will time out and displays
a blinking "OFF". Press the ON/OFF power switch to turn the unit off and repeat step 1.

How to Analyze the Results?

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If the BAC reading is over 0.05%, the red WARN lamp will flash along with a BEEP
sound.
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If the BAC reading is over 0.4%, the display reads "HOT" and the red lamp will flash
along with the BEEP sound. This can also occur if a subject blows alcohol from their
saliva into the tester.
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If you consume very little alcohol, your actual concentration may be below .01% BAC
and the reading may not be activated. However, the display will reads 0.00%.

Precautions

1. Always wait at least 20 minutes after your last drink- before testing. This is because it
can take up to 20 minutes for any residual alcohol in the mouth to dissipate and for alcohol
to be fully absorbed in the blood.
2. Avoid testing in strong winds, in a closed room with a heavy smoke, or where a lot of
alcohol is being consumed.
3. When the battery low light is glowing, replace the battery.
4. Do not blow cigarette smoke, food or liquid into the instrument
5. CA2000 is designed for use in a temperature range of 10 – 40 (C) or 50-104 (F). Operation
of the unit in extreme temperature ranges above or below this range may affect the
accuracy of results.
6. Do not leave the CA2000 connected to an external power source when the unit is not in
use.
7. Avoid testing in the presence of any substances that contain methyl alcohol, isopropyl
alcohol or acetone. These substances may interfere with the results of the test.
8. Conditions that increase the amount of ketones on the breath, such as diabetes and low
caloric intake, may cause a false positive test.
9. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. ALWAYS HAVE A DESIGNATED DRIVER WHEN YOU
DRINK ALCOHOL

Verification and Calibration Overview

Verification is a procedure using an Advanced Alcohol Breath Test Simulator that verifies whether
the unit is displaying the specific BAC level. If the verification procedure determines that the BAC
is not consistent with actual BAC levels, calibration of the device is performed. A breath alcohol
screening device can start to drift or become contaminated after 6–12 months, depending on
frequency of use and whether alcohol or other substances penetrate the sensor.
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