Alert J4X Instruction Manual

Alert J4X Instruction Manual

Breath alcohol tester

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual...
  • Page 2 The ALERT J4X personal breath alcohol tester has met the requirements of EN55011 and EN61326-1. Under the ACMA regulations for EMC requirements, the ALERT J4X personal breath alcohol tester has been classified as a low-risk device, since it is only powered through a battery.
  • Page 3 Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA info@acs-corp.com acs-corp.com ACS, ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS, ALERT and the “Molly” are trademarks of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (International) Inc. and are used under license. Alcohol Countermeasure Systems is the trading style of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (International) Inc.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................1 Disclaimer ................1 Assistance................1 Safety and precautions ............2 Getting started ...............3 Operation ................4 Taking a breath test ...............5 Significance of breath test results ........6 Display ..................7 BAC / BrAC formats ..............8 Battery power.................8 Battery strength indicator .............8 Battery install .................8 Ambient temperature ............9 Troubleshooting ..............9...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    DISCLAIMER Sale of the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is on the express condition that neither the manufacturer nor the vendor of the device shall be held responsible for the...
  • Page 7: Safety And Precautions

    SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS • Use this tester for its intended purpose only • Do not blow smoke or fluids into the mouthpiece, as doing so may damage the sensor • Be aware that alcohol is present in many products such as breath sprays, mouthwash, medicines and in certain foods and beverages, which may distort the BrAC result •...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is simple to use. It measures the alcohol content of the breath (BrAC), which is in direct proportion to the alcohol concentration of the blood (BAC). The readout is provided on a digital display.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Ready icon is displayed, then press and hold the power button until the results are displayed. The ALERT J4X tester will automatically power down after a period of inactivity. Alternatively, press the power button twice in quick succession to turn it off manually.
  • Page 10: Taking A Breath Test

    Stop blowing only when the tone ends. NOTE: A click sound is heard, but continue blowing. The ALERT J4X tester will analyze the sample and display the BrAC result in a few seconds. The sampling port will glow red if the alcohol reading is over the legal limit.
  • Page 11: Significance Of Breath Test Results

    SIGNIFICANCE OF BREATH TEST RESULTS The results of breath analysis are presented digitally and may be interpreted as follows. The following chart expresses BrAC in the measuring units of mg/L. BrAC (mg/L) SIGNIFICANCE Not associated with a positive measure of 0.05 alcohol Not necessarily indicative of alcohol...
  • Page 12: Display

    DISPLAY The ALERT J4X tester display provides the unit of measure (refer to the “BAC / BrAC Formats” section), a three-digit readout of BrAC, error messages (refer to the “Troubleshooting” section) and the following icons: ICON DESCRIPTION Wait Ready – take a breath sample Error –...
  • Page 13: Bac / Brac Formats

    BATTERY POWER The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester requires 2 AA alkaline batteries for operation. Under ideal conditions, the tester can perform over 1,000 tests with a set of new batteries.
  • Page 14: Ambient Temperature

    AMBIENT TEMPERATURE Operate the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester within the ambient temperature range of -20 to 50 °C. When the ambient temperature is below 15 °C, the Ambient Temperature icon is displayed. Use the car adapter (auxiliary power) to provide an extended temperature range to -20 °C.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    WARRANTY The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, Alcohol Countermeasure Systems agrees to replace or repair any unit or part that in its judgement is found to be defective, providing the defect is not due to damage or misuse.
  • Page 16 IRM-ENG-AU-60-000762-A © 2015...

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