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Summary of Contents for Alcoscan AL3500
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction 2. Parts and Functions/Display Panel 3. Device Operation 4. Warnings/Precautions 5. Maintenance 6. Troubleshooting... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The AlcoScan AL3500 is a coin-operated breathalyzer (breath alcohol tester) suitable for use in bars, restaurants and other commercial locations. Interactive voice prompts (integrated ARS/ automatic voice response system) and bright LED indicators on the front of the device provide a quick and easy way for users to check their alcohol levels (in %BAC). -
Page 5: Parts And Functions/Display Panel
Display Panel 01 “Ready” Indicator 02 “Wait” Indicator 03 “Blow” Indicator 04 “Finish” Indicator 05 LED Alcohol Level Display (%BAC) 06 “Good” Indicator (%BAC < 0.02) 07 “Warning” Indicator (%BAC from 0.02 ~ 0.05) 08 “Danger” Indicator (%BAC > 0.05) -
Page 6: Device Operation
Device Operation Step 1: Insert the appropriate number of coins into the coin slot. Voice prompt: “Thank you. Please take a straw from the tray and wait until the machine counts down to ‘0’ in the display.” Step 2: Take a straw from the tray and insert it into the mouthpiece slot (”bullseye”). - Page 7 Step 3: After a successful sample is taken, the device will analyze the sample and display the alcohol level as %BAC (% Blood Alcohol Concentration). In addition to displaying the %BAC, an LED indicator will also light up, as described below. LED Indicator “GOOD”...
- Page 8 IMPORTANT NOTE: If the user does not blow into the straw after coins are inserted and the countdown runs to “0”, a ten-second timer will appear in the display. If a breath sample is not given and the timer runs out, the test can no longer be taken.
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Page 9: Warnings/Precautions
Do NOT use the AL3500 as a tool to drink and drive. The only legally valid measure of %BAC (percent Blood Alcohol Concentration) is obtained by blood testing. The AL3500 is for screening purposes only and should be used as a guide for self-monitoring. -
Page 10: Maintenance
The AL3500 offers powerful features and performance as well as convenient, user-friendly configuration. There are many customizable functions available. In order to configure the AL3500, open the rear door of the device and locate the three buttons along the left side of the circuit board. - Page 11 COIN ACCEPTOR CONFIGURATION In order to adjust the number of coins required to take a breath test on the AL3500, press SET2 for one second. The LED display on the front of the device will show a number from “C01” to “C10”, depending on the current setting for the number of coins (one through ten).
- Page 12 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MODE (Buzzer, Sound, Lo/Hi Levels) If you want to adjust the buzzer, sound and Lo/Hi Levels, you must access the Advanced Configuration Mode. This is done by simultaneously pressing and holding both SET1 and SET2 for two seconds. While you are in Advanced Configuration Mode, tapping SET1 will cycle through the options of Buzzer, Sound, Lo and Hi.
- Page 13 Alcohol Level - Low Limit This setting adjusts the detected alcohol level below which the AL3500 will light the “Good” Indicator after a test is performed. The default setting is 0.02. We do not recommend changing this setting. Tap SET1 until you see “Lo” in the LED display. Tap SET2 to adjust the limit from 0.00...
- Page 14 The new sensor may be severely damaged if power on). Step 2: Remove the old sensor module from the AL3500 circuit board and replace it with a new sensor module. Step 3: Make sure the sensor module is seated securely,...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
Make sure that the power cable is securely attached to both the wall socket as well as the power socket at the bottom of the AL3500. Also, check inside the AL3500 te make sure that the wiring from the power socket is... - Page 17 Page 14 in this manual. Another common problem is that the sensor module is not seated correctly. Open the rear door of the AL3500 and make sure that the sensor module is securely attached to the black breath tube at the top of the circuit board.
- Page 18 5. After a breath test, the AL3500 does not return to normal operating mode. After each test, the AL3500 displays the results for approximately ten seconds. In order to return to normal operating mode (for a new test) the alcohol residue from the current test must be removed completely.
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