Dräger EPAS Operating Manual page 14

Performing an Accuracy Check
The Alcotest 7410 must be checked for accuracy not exceeding 10
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days or following the testing of every 150 subjects, whichever comes
sooner, or as specified by your state.
The test result, using a 0.100 % BAC dry gas standard, must be
between .090 and .110 % BAC. A test result out of this window of
tolerance will disable the Alcotest
by will flash on the Alcotest
On the day prior to the maximum number of days allowed between
Accuracy Checks, the Alcotest
lock-out by flashing
Important: Only use the specified dry gas concentration and
never blow into the Alcotest
mode or a lockout will occur.
For Accuracy Checks, have a dry gas canister of 0.100% ethanol con-
centration ready (only use the Draeger supplied regulator).
Beginning an Accuracy Test
Ensure that the Alcotest 7410
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1.) Press the "Rocket" button on the Cassiopeia
software.
2.) Select "Accuracy Test" from the "Choose an Option" screen.
3.) Choose a data entry option, and enter all operator data as prompted
by the Cassiopeia by using the virtual keyboard or the magnetic
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stripe card reader.
Entering Data with the Magnetic Card Reader
a.) Hold the card so the magnetic stripe is facing the double line
symbol in the middle of the card reader (see illustration on page 6).
b.) Swipe the card through the card reader, keeping bottom of
card flush with bottom of card reader slot.
c.) A successful read is indicated by a beep, an unsuccessful read by
a red light on the card reader, and an error message on the Casio.
7410 and followed
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7410 display.
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7410 will warn of the upcoming
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then on the instrument display.
7410 in the
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is on, and in the "dAt" mode.
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to start the testing
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Entering Data with the Virtual Keyboard
The virtual keyboard will appear when "No" is selected at the
"Do you have an operator ID card to swipe?" screen or when "Won't
swipe" is selected at the "Swipe Operator Card" screen. Use the
stylus to enter the data when prompted. Do not use the "CAP" key
on the virtual keyboard because the Cassiopeia
capitalize all the data.
4.) When all the data has been entered it will be displayed on the "Verify
Data" screen of the Cassiopeia
of "Edit Operator Information" or "Initiate 7410 For Accuracy
Check".
5.) If the information needs to be edited, select "Edit Operator
Information" or touch the data that needs to be edited. If the
operator information is correct, select "Initiate 7410 For Accuracy
Check" from the Cassiopeia
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Editing Operator Information
You can edit the Operator data by tapping the data field you want to
edit, or you can follow the steps below to edit the Operator Data.
a.) Select "Edit Operator Information" from the Cassiopeia
touch screen.
b.) The data entry sequence will be repeated, allowing you to
make the neccessary changes .
c.) When all data has been verified, the Cassiopeia
the "Verify Data" screen allowing you to initiate the test.
d.) When the data is correct, select "Initiate 7410 for Accuracy
Check" from the touch screen to send the data to the
Alcotest 7410 .
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After selecting "Initiate 7410 for Accuracy Check", all data will be
sent to the Alcotest 7410 instrument, which initiates the date,
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time, and warm up sequence. If the data is successfully transferred,
a series of three beeps will sound from the Alcotest
then be removed from the cradle.
will automatically
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and provide you with the option
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touch screen.
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will return to
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7410 , it can
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