Section Vi Trouble Shooting & Technical Support; Trouble Shooting; Aborting A Test; E11 - Blank Test Is Not Successful - Intoximeters Alco-Sensor FST Operator's Manual

ALCO-SENSOR FST
SECTION VI
TROUBLE SHOOTING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Trouble Shooting

Aborting a Test

To abort a test, depress the

E11 - Blank Test is not Successful

Before the subject provides a sample the instrument automatically performs a blank test to ensure that the unit is free of
alcohol. If this test does not result in a zero reading the test will display
certain that you are using a new, clean mouthpiece. Wait a few moments before initiating another test. If repeated attempts
do not result in a zero reading contact Intoximeters Service Department.

E06 - Insufficient Breath Sample

The standard instrument will allow the subject a preset number of attempts to provide a sample before it will display the
E06
status message and power off. (The majority of Alco-Sensor FST software versions are preset to allow the subject three
attempts to provide a proper sample).
If the subject has impaired breathing it is possible to take the sample manually with the standard version Alco-Sensor FST.
(see also: Manual Sampling, page 16)

Improper Breath Sample

An Improper Breath Sample was detected by the instrument and is indicated by the
along with one of the following descriptors:
minimum flow requirements;
subject breath flow was not consistent;
flow stopped too abruptly

Low Battery

The battery level indicator is displayed on power up and will give the user an indication of current battery strength. If the
battery strength is lower than the instrument's requirement for performing a test
instrument will power off. Battery replacement is required. (see also: Battery Replacement Procedure, page 27)

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Sensor

The Alco-Sensor FST has been designed to be immune to RFI. This immunity has been tested and the ASFST found to
meet International EMC requirements by internationally accredited test houses in the USA and Europe. In addition, an RFI
detection function is also built into the ASFST instrument. If an interference signal is detected, the test will be voided and
RFI!
will be displayed. The test will have to be re-started. The mouthpiece should be removed to turn the unit off, and the
source of the RFI located and removed from the testing site before the test is initiated again. Some common sources of RFI
include walkie-talkies, cell phones and other radio transmitting sources.
E09 & E10 Temperature of Instrument too high or too low
The instrument temperature is displayed after the mouthpiece has been inserted. If this temperature is below 0°C or above
50°C (the standard Alco-Sensor FST range), the test cannot be initiated. Remove the mouthpiece and place the unit in an
environment that will bring it to proper operating temperature. The instrument should come to an acceptable operating
temperature within several minutes if placed in a pocket close to the body. (Versions of this instrument can be set up so that
they operate outside of the standard temperature range. In these instruments, temperature outside the standard range will
flash on the display, but the test will be allowed to proceed.)
button to turn the instrument
OFF
Lo Hi InS
, , or
FLO Hi -
indicates subject breath flow exceeded maximum allowable flow rate;
FLO Cut -
indicates subject provided enough sample to capture a sample, but breath
OFF
.
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. Remove and replace the mouthpiece. Make
Cut. FLO Lo -
indicates subject breath flow fell below the instrument's
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FLO
message flashing several times
FLO InS -
will flash on the display and the
indicates