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lion alcolmeter® 700
Instrument Version: 700 English
*User Handbook*
Document Ref: RM79009 (Ver: 2)
© 2016, Lion Laboratories Limited
Product conforms to the requirements of:
BS EN15964:2011

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  • Page 1 700 Instrument Version: 700 English *User Handbook* Document Ref: RM79009 (Ver: 2) © 2016, Lion Laboratories Limited Product conforms to the requirements of: BS EN15964:2011...

  • Page 2: Lion Alcolmeter® 700 User Handbook (Ref: Rm79009)(Ver

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Page 2...
  • Page 3 700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) PLEASE... Read this handbook carefully – BEFORE using the instrument for the first time: then retain it for future reference. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Contents Contents ....................... 4 Glossary ......................6 Introduction ....................7 Principle of Operation ................... 7 Technical Details ................... 9 Instrument Features ................... 12 Action Button ..................13 Up and Down Button ................13 Graphics display ..................
  • Page 5 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Mouthpiece port illumination ..............32 Indication LED’s ..................32 Fuel cell heater ..................32 Printing with the lion alcolmeter® 700 ............33 Warning messages ..................34 Fatal error messages ................34 Error code messages ................34 Non-fatal error messages ...............

  • Page 6: Glossary

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Glossary Terminology Blood Alcohol Concentration BrAC Breath Alcohol Concentration Calibration Adjusts the calibration of the instrument Adjustment Calibration Checks the calibration of the instrument Check Configuration PC application that sets up the functionality of the...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The lion alcolmeter® 700 devices are hand-held portable instruments for fast, on the spot determination of a subject’s breath (or blood) alcohol concentration level. They are some of the latest in the range of lion alcolmeter® instruments produced by Lion Laboratories Limited of Barry, South Wales, in the United Kingdom.
  • Page 8 To ensure repeatable and accurate results across the temperature range, ® and particularly at low temperatures the lion alcolmeter 700 uses a heater to heat the neck of the fuel cell. This stops the build up of condensation which can affect the alcohol concentration in the sample.

  • Page 9: Technical Details

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Technical Details Factor Target Comments When used correctly, not sensitive to acetone, paint and glue evaporation, food, Specificity Specific to alcohol only sweets, methane and all materials without any alcohol content which can be...
  • Page 10 700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) 15 seconds From switch on at 20 Ready time Less than 60 seconds From switch on at -5 Operating 10% to 95% Non-condensing humidity range Storage Minimum temperature Maximum Measurement Using mouthpiece,...
  • Page 11 700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) 2 x AA Alkaline Power supply batteries note 3 Number of tests 1000 Minimum Instrument 123g Without any accessories weight Instrument will Upon successful and unsuccessful Audible notes beep tests as a minimum...

  • Page 12: Instrument Features

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Instrument Features Mouthpiece port illumination Pass and Fail indication Please note the following user features of the instrument: 1 – Disposable mouthpiece 5 – Display 2 – Action button (AB) 6 – Beeper (internal) 3 –...

  • Page 13: Action Button

    Action Button (AB). This switches the instrument ON: simply press AB and release. AB may also be used at certain stages in the lion alcolmeter® 700’s operation to switch it OFF. Up and Down Button Located directly above AB, the smaller two buttons are Down Button (DB) and Up Button (UB).

  • Page 14: Graphics Display

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Graphics display The illuminated display instructs the user during breath sampling, and shows the subject’s breath alcohol reading. The small icon at the top right shows the power unit’s charge level. Beeper This provides various audible tone messages to the instrument operator, and the subject.

  • Page 15: Leather Pouch

    This protects the instrument from most levels of shock likely to be encountered during operational use, and is fitted with a mouthpiece storage pocket. The lion alcolmeter® 700 should normally be left in place, in its pouch, during use. Silicone skin This protects the instrument from dirt and shock that the instrument may encounter during normal use.

  • Page 16: Silicone Skin

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Silicone skin This protects the instrument from most levels of shock likely to be encountered during operational use. The skin should be carefully fitted and removed from the instrument through the large hole at the front.

  • Page 17: Subject Breath Test Procedure

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Subject Breath Test Procedure Step by Step STEP 1 – Preliminary questions to the subject As far as possible, ensure the subject has taken nothing by mouth (alcoholic or otherwise) in the last twenty minutes, and has not smoked in the last two minutes.
  • Page 18 700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) of test, then this can be changed by pressing the Down Button (DB) under the down arrow. STEP 3 – Function selection Press and release the Down Button (DB), and the operator can scroll through the different test modes that the instrument can carry out.
  • Page 19 Now, holding the mouthpiece through the wrapper around the blowing (lipped) end, push the side hole over the lion alcolmeter® 700’s sampling port, so it locks firmly into place. The operator may attach it either way round, whichever is more convenient.
  • Page 20 700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Cup test – allows the user to carry out a test with a cup. To carry out tests using a cup, select the cup test routine. If this routine does not appear automatically you can scroll through the test types by pressing the Down Button (DB) on any of the “Ready”...
  • Page 21 700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Sniffer test – allows the user to carry out a test using the Action Button (AB) to fire the sampling system. To carry out a sniffer test, select the sniffer test routine. If this routine does not appear automatically you can scroll through the test types by pressing the Down Button (DB) on any of the “Ready”...
  • Page 22 700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) STEP 5 – Instruct the subject Instruct the subject to take in a deep breath, and provide a sample. When providing a sample the subject only need blow out a constant, steady flow of air, similar to whistling.
  • Page 23 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) STEP 7 – Analysis and Alcohol Reading The fuel cell sensor in the lion alcolmeter® 700, along with its controlling electronics and software based systems, now determine the alcohol level in the specimen. The result is then displayed, along with the time and date when that specimen was actually taken.

  • Page 24: The Breath Test Procedure Summarised

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) The breath test procedure summarised STEP ACTION Ask Preliminary Questions Switch On the Instrument Select New Function Attach a New Mouthpiece or cup Instruct the Subject Take Breath Specimen Note Alcohol Reading...

  • Page 25: Invalid Breath Samples

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Invalid breath samples If the subject does not blow for long enough, or sucks back before the breath specimen is taken into the fuel cell sensor for analysis, then no sample is actually taken. The display shows the following warnings: The system will reset itself and then display that it is ready again.

  • Page 26: Menu Access

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Menu access The lion alcolmeter® 700 can be configured to give the operator extended functionality. In the ready screen, by pressing the Up Button (UB) the operator can access the following options if they are enabled: •...

  • Page 27: Log Access

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Log access If the operator presses the Up Button (UB) in the ready screen, the instrument will display the last test result. From this screen the operator can scroll through the database reviewing the test results.

  • Page 28: Extended Menu

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Extended menu Features within this menu may be disabled and may not appear. These verification and adjustment operations shall be conducted by competent persons. This menu can be protected by a PIN. If enabled this PIN must be entered correctly before being able to access these features.

  • Page 29: Standard Type Selection (Wet Or Dry)

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Standard Type Selection (Wet or Dry) In most cases the operator instrument will have been set up in its operating software for use with either a wet or dry alcohol standard. However, in some cases, having entered the Standard Value as described...
  • Page 30 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) This mouthpiece MUST be DRY: do NOT blow through it! Now push the lipped end of the mouthpiece on the lion alcolmeter® 700 over the Connector Tube, to form a tight fit. Then activate the sample and allow gas to flow through the mouthpiece.

  • Page 31: Calibration Adjustment

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Calibration Adjustment This allows the operator to carry out a calibration adjustment. If unsure on how to carry out a calibration adjustment, or for further details, please see the calibration adjustment procedure contained in the supervisor section of the supervisor handbook.

  • Page 32: The Auto Power Down Function

    User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) The auto power down function If the lion alcolmeter® 700 is left switched on, but no action is then taken for two minutes, it will automatically switch itself off, to conserve battery life. This is preceded by a series of ten warning beeps.

  • Page 33: Printing With The Lion Alcolmeter® 700

    User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Printing with the lion alcolmeter® 700 The lion alcolmeter® 700 can be connected to a printer so that it gives a printout of the test result. This is configured and enabled through the configuration application.

  • Page 34: Warning Messages

    Warning messages Fatal error messages If a fatal message is shown, the lion alcolmeter® 700 automatically powers down and cannot be used until the appropriate remedial action has been taken. The most likely occurring examples of such a message are:...

  • Page 35: Non-Fatal Error Messages

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Non-fatal error messages If a non-fatal message appears, the instrument can still be used with no effect on its operation or accuracy. An example of such a message is: Low Power: Change the disposable batteries as described in the following section.

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    Changing the batteries The standard power supply unit used with the lion alcolmeter® 700 (and unless otherwise specified at the time of ordering) is two AA cells. These should give enough power for approximately 1000 breath tests, depending on the conditions of use.

  • Page 37: Do's And Don'ts

    If necessary, wait a minute or so before proceeding to take the breath sample, after any such action by the subject. DO NOT...Store the lion alcolmeter® 700 in extremes of temperature, hot or cold. DO NOT...Subject the lion alcolmeter® 700 to violent shock.

  • Page 38: Appendix I: Supplier's Details

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Appendix I: Supplier’s Details Lion’s exclusive distributor and service support company is: Page 38...

  • Page 39: Appendix Ii: Manufacturer's Details

    700 User Handbook (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) Appendix II: Manufacturer’s Details Mail Lion Laboratories Limited Ty Verlon Industrial Estate Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 2BE Wales, United Kingdom Telephone (main switchboard) +44 1446 724500 Telephone (technical service) +44 1446 749500...

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