Frequently Asked Questions - Intoximeters Alco-Sensor FST Operator's Manual

ALCO-SENSOR FST
E07 Calibration Failed (unable to calibrate – usually due to a sample out of range) Too low/high of Fuel Cell
output difference from last calibration outside of set parameters.
E09 Temp too Cold for Test Type Being Performed
E10 Temp too Hot for Test Type Being Performed
E11 Failed Air Blank – Replace mouthpiece with new mouthpiece and begin test again
Invalid Sample – instrument detected an anomaly in the fuel cell wave form during analysis and aborted test
E12
sequence
E21 Fuel Cell Baseline Unstable – stable fuel cell baseline could not be established in the allotted time
E22 Invalid Calibration Target (target value entered must be between .015 & .200)
E23 Recall Memory Failure
E25 Insufficient drive voltage to reset solenoid
E26 Excess drive voltage after solenoid reset
E27 Insufficient drive voltage to sample
E28 Excess drive voltage after sample
E29 Fuel Cell Signal Clipping Condition – Fuel Cell reading exceeded A/D maximum range
E30 Pressure Sensor Baseline Unstable – Stable pressure baseline could not be established in the allotted time
E31 Result Over Range – Fuel cell result greater than configured maximum reading or Time to Fuel Cell Analysis
was too long (usually = >60 seconds at room temperature)
E32 Internal Error - serious error occurred, normally hardware related
E33 Accuracy Check Required – event requires accuracy check (could be a required scheduled check or post
calibration requirement
xxx Random three-digit number displays – you have accessed a pass-coded menu option – Contact your
Supervisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: After a fifteen-minute deprivation period does the Alco-Sensor FST respond to anything other than alcohol found in the
human breath?
A: The Alco-Sensor FST responds only to alcohol. It does not respond to acetone or hydrocarbons, which also
might be present in the breath.
Q: What is the life of a fuel cell?
A: Field use indicates that fuel cells have an average life of 3 - 6 years.
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