Thank you for purchasing an AlcoSense® Surety breathalyser. We hope you enjoy owning your AlcoSense® Surety breathalyser. If you have any questions regarding the unit or want to speak with us further, please visit alcosense.com.au or call 1300 800 200 (between 9am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday).
Components S U R E T Y Lamp Batteries IrDA window 10. USB/printer connector Display 11. Hand strap Up button 12. Mouthpiece receptacle Menu, down button 13. Mouthpiece Power, select button 14. Sampling cup for fast mode Battery cover release Battery cover Contents 1 x Breathalyser...
Preparation 1. Attaching the hand strap Push the battery cover release to the right side and pull the battery cover down and remove it. Insert hand strap into the small hole in the housing. Loop it around the hook on the inside of the hole, then replace battery cover. 2.
Basic Operation Turning the unit on Press the power button. a. Press and hold the power button to see device information including serial number, date and time. 2. Wait until the unit has warmed up and “BLOW” is displayed. Taking a test 1.
2. If the printer cable is connected or the unit is in “Fast” mode, Auto Off time is extended to 15 minutes. Downloading Data / AndaLink Software Test results are saved onto the device. Results can be downloaded to your PC via the AndaLink software. To download AndaLink software, go to downloads.andatech.com.au...
Fast Mode Operation Fast Mode checks for the presence of alcohol in a breath test, and provides a fast Pass/Fail response. Individual mouthpieces are not needed; just use the sampling cup. Set the measurement mode to “Fast mode” in the menu to enable fast testing. 1.
Troubleshooting / Warning Display 1. Flow error during test. Breath sample was not steady enough or it was not long enough. Wait for the device to return to ready condition. Blow with a long steady breath. Continue blowing until tone stops. 2.
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7. Error with sensor module Contact your local distributor. 8. Error with using temperature The device is not functional under -5°C and over 40°C. 9. System Error 1 (Condenser charging error) Contact your local distributor. 10. System Error 2 (Sensor leakage) Contact your local distributor.
Menu To enter Menu mode, press the power button then push the (menu) button. Press the power button again to key in user pin code (Default: 0000). Contents of Menu Last tests Set language Last maintenance Backlight Total test count Printer Date &...
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Last maintenance The date of last calibration and accuracy check. Total test count Last CAL: The number of tests after the last calibration Fail Cnt: The number of failed tests Sensor: The number of tests on installed sensor module (*Sensor module stores number of tests) Lifetime: Total number of tests on the device Date &...
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Measurement mode A. Normal mode Measures alcohol content in human breath. Test result is displayed in digits. For further instructions, refer to page 6 Basic Operation. B. Fast mode Checks for the presence of alcohol in breath. Test will be quicker and more convenient.
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Set language Set the language for display. Available options: English, Russian, Korean, German, Spanish, Italian. *Menu is available in English only. Backlight Printer Setting printer connection mode Cable Ensure printer is turned on and printer cable is connected prior to selecting.
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a) Last data Press the power button; the last data can be printed. b) Selected data Select data using UP/DOWN button. Press and hold the power button for 1-2 seconds until selected data is printed. c) Range (?~?) Press the power button then select the data range using UP/DOWN button.
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Select next for printing and press the power button. The selected data will be printed. Bluetooth [Optional function] (A) Not available (B) Available Please check that your device enables Bluetooth function. For more information, refer to page 19 Optional function – Bluetooth. IrDA Select last data and place the device’s IrDA window close to the printer’s IrDA window, then press the power button.
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Ensure that both IrDA windows are facing each other. Last test result will be printed. 2nd switch OFF: Bluetooth OFF, IrDA ON 2nd switch ON: Bluetooth ON, IrDA OFF IrDA and Bluetooth functions are not compatible, so check the printer switch, which is in battery lot in mobile printer.
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Bluetooth This function is optional. Please check your device is operating in Bluetooth mode. Change user pin Setting new user pin. “Password save” will be shown after setting. Set contrast Use arrows to adjust contrast. Select power button to confirm and go back.
Optional Function - Bluetooth A. Printer with Bluetooth in Menu, p.14 If there was a printer connected before, the device remembers it and printer serial number will be shown like the diagram on the left. Enter Bluetooth mode. Waiting time will be shown. Orange and green lights on the printer button indicate successful connection.
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b) Selected data Select data using UP/DOWN button. Press and hold the power button for 1-2 seconds until selected data is printed. c) Range (?~?) Press the power button then select the data range using UP/DOWN button. Press the power button again. Select Next for printing and press the power button.
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“Not available” means no Bluetooth is connected. *Note: Please check printer before using bluetooth function. 2nd Switch OFF: Bluetooth OFF, IrDA ON 2nd Switch ON: Bluetooth ON, IrDA OFF 2nd switch on right side of the battery lot of the mobile printer has to be in “ON”...
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1. Bluetooth function ON/OFF 2. Visible • Bluetooth connecting device with AndaLink Software in PC. • For the installation, please refer to AndaLink Manual in AndaLink Software. See page 7. 3. Scan for devices • Searching for available Bluetooth devices takes around 30 seconds.
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4. Change PIN code • For the Bluetooth connecting with PC. • For settings, please refer to AndaLink manual in AndaLink software. See page 7. *The PIN code for connecting to the Printer is 1000. The device is not available for Bluetooth connecting. “Not available”...
Replacing Batteries 1. Push battery cover release to the right and slide the cover down to remove it. 2. Remove the batteries and replace with new ones. 3. Slide battery cover back up and lock it into place. Caution! Charging batteries while in the device will cause damage.
Disclaimers • This product must be used strictly in accordance with the instructions in this manual. • This product is intended to provide the user with an indication of alcohol on the breath. However, neither the manufacturer nor the supplier gives any warranty (express or implied) that the product can give any indication of blood alcohol level.
The liability for proper functioning of the instrument is irrevocably transferred to the owner or operator in the event the instrument is serviced or repaired by personnel not employed or authorised by Andatech. In such an event, the warranty will be void.
Service during the Warranty Period To claim for warranty, contact us on 1300 800 200 or send and email to support@andatech.com.au to get an RA# (Return Authorisation Number). Ensure that the RA# is clearly stated on the outside of the packaging and that the product is properly packaged so that no damage occurs to the product during transit.
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Extent of Warranty This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or parts. All defective products or parts will be repaired or replaced. This warranty does not cover manuals and packaging. Normal Wear and Tear This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to the product or parts. Exclusions This warranty does not cover: •...
Visit my.andatech.com.au to register your warranty online and receive calibration reminders. CALIBRATION AND SERVICE Andatech recommends the AlcoSense® Surety to be calibrated every 1000 tests or for Australian Standards requirement every 6 months, whichever comes first. To register your product and book in a calibration, please go to my.andatech.com.au or contact:...
5 years from the original purchase date as long as you keep it calibrated every 6 months from the date of purchase. Go to andatech.com.au/alcosense-guarantee for more information and for terms and conditions. EASY WAY TO EXTEND YOUR WARRANTY Sign up for a Breathalyser Management Set and “forget”...
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