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PAS Systems International PAS V Calibration Manual

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PAS V
Passive Alcohol Sensor
CALIBRATION MANUAL
PAS Systems International, Inc
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215 Southport Dr. Suite 400
Morrisville, NC 27560
www.pasintl.com
Copyright© 2015 by PAS Systems International Inc., All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 PAS V Passive Alcohol Sensor CALIBRATION MANUAL PAS Systems International, Inc 215 Southport Dr. Suite 400 Morrisville, NC 27560 www.pasintl.com Copyright© 2015 by PAS Systems International Inc., All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wet Bath Method Equipment Checklist for Wet Bath Sensitivity Check/Calibration Mixing the Wet Bath Solution (optional) Operating the Alcohol Wet Bath Simulator Readying the PAS V PAS V Sensitivity Checking PAS V Calibration Dry Gas Method Equipment Checklist for Dry Gas Sensitivity Check/Calibration...

  • Page 4: Equipment Checklist For Wet Bath Sensitivity Check/Calibration

    Instructions for both wet bath and dry gas checking/calibrating are included in this manual. You may also choose to send your PAS V into the manufacturer (PAS Systems) to be calibrated.

  • Page 5: Mixing The Wet Bath Solution (Optional)

    Mixing the Wet Bath Solution (optional) Certified calibration solution (500 ml) is available from PAS Systems International but making your own calibration solution by diluting a stronger stock solution with distilled water is a simple process using the following steps. Stock Solution To mix your (water/ethanol) stock solution, use a 100 ml graduated cylinder for your mixing.

  • Page 6: Operating The Alcohol Wet Bath Simulator

    Operating the Alcohol Wet Bath Simulator On/Off Switch Inlet Tube Outlet to PAS V Heater ON Light The Alcohol Wet Bath Simulator The lower (jar) portion is filled with a heated solution of water and alcohol, which simulates the blood running through the arteries in the lungs. The upper portion (the head space) is filled with a mixture of air and alcohol that simulates the air in the lungs that is in contact with the blood across the cell membranes.

  • Page 7: Readying The Pas V

    Be sure the battery is installed and fully charged, with the flashlight ON. There should be no blinking red battery light. Inspect the inlet/outlet ports of the PAS V to make sure that they are not clogged. Conduct an air blank: NOTE: Be sure the room air is free from alcohol and that the ambient temperature is above 50°F.

  • Page 8: Pas V Sensitivity Checking

    Check that the inlet and outlet ports of the PAS V are free of obstruction. Hold the PAS V and insert the tip of the Calibration Assembly firmly into the PAS inlet port.

  • Page 9: Pas V Calibration

    NOTE Monitor the red low battery light of the PAS V to ensure that it does not start flashing during the calibration procedure. If it does, the battery must be charged before proceeding.

  • Page 10: Equipment Checklist For Dry Gas Sensitivity Check/Calibration

    Be sure the battery is installed and fully charged, with the flashlight ON. There should be no blinking red battery light. Inspect the inlet/outlet ports of the PAS V to make sure that they are not clogged. Conduct an air blank: a.

  • Page 11: Pas V Sensitivity Checking

    Check that the inlet and outlet ports of the PAS V are free of obstruction. Attach the Calibration Connector Tube to the outlet on the dry gas regulator.
  • Page 12 Press the Calibration Connector Tube nipple into the inlet port of the PAS V and hold tightly in place. Hold the PAS V with your thumb near the Sensor Control Button and press the regulator button so the gas begins flowing.

  • Page 13: Pas V Calibration

    NOTE Monitor the red low battery light of the PAS V to ensure that it does not start flashing during the calibration procedure. If it does, the battery must be charged before proceeding.

  • Page 14: Record Keeping

    To ensure that there is a record that these sensitivity checks have been conducted on a monthly basis, it is necessary to establish a log with a record for each of the PAS V units employed by the Company or Department. An example of such a record is shown below.
  • Page 16 PAS Systems International, Inc. 215 Southport Dr. Suite 400 Morrisville, NC 27560 www.pasintl.com 800-660-SNIF (540) 372-3431 Printed 10/15...

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