CONTENTS DEVICE FEATURES ..........3 Thank you for purchasing an AlcoSense® Prodigy. The AlcoSense® Prodigy is a state of the art instrument used to OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS ......4 detect ethyl alcohol from a valid breath sample. It uses an electrochemical fuel cell to measure the TEST RECORDS ...........7...
DEVICE FEATURES DIAGRAM EXPLANATION Disposable mouthpiece Button to remove mouthpiece Passive Test Touch screen display On/Off button Specific Test External power connectors Stylus pen Function button Settings Record...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PASSIVE TEST The optimum temperature range for operating the unit Attach a sampling cup to the sample port and select the icon. is -10°C -50°C. Use within this temperature range will limit condensation from the subject’s breath and ensure When the screen displays “Please Blow”, take a deep breath and an accurate reading is taken.
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ATTAChINg A MOUThPIECE SPECIFIC TEST WITh INPUT • Tear the perforated section from the wrapper of a new Attach a mouthpiece to the sample port and select the mouthpiece. icon. Using the stylus pen, input information (See page 6). • Pull back the wrapper to expose half the mouthpiece. Note: 16 characters maximum for each input.
0 00 00: Jump to a specific record, e.g. 0 01 00 means jump to record 100; 0 92 00 means jump to record 09200. In order to download your data to a PC you must have the Prodigy PC software, available from www.alcosense.com.au...
SETTINGS DATE & TIME Set correct Date and Time. Select “Update” to confirm.
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AUTO OFF 1 Minute 2 Minutes 5 Minutes 10 Minutes AUTO OFF KEYbOARD Select time limit to turn off the device Selecting this option enables the automatically. Select to confirm. keyboard allowing user data to be entered and saved with each specific test.
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FIELD Driver Name Vehicle Number Licence Number Police Name Badge Number Department Field Field Signature Field PRINT FIElD If your unit was supplied with a printer, Use the tick boxes on the left to enable use this section to set the number of the data you wish to collect.
CONDITIONS FOR TESTING MEASUREMENTS & CONDITIONS FOR TEST Working temperature range of AlcoSense® Prodigy: 5°C to 40°C Storage temperature range of AlcoSense® Prodigy: -15°C to 65°C Use a clean mouthpiece for each test. Do not allow samples containing smoke, tobacco or other chemical products to enter the unit, as damage to the fuel cell can occur.
Bluetooth icon will appear on the Prodigy screen. If the indication light on the printer is flashing quickly, the printer has not been connected correctly or the Prodigy has not been switched on. On/Off...
TROUBLESHOOTING FIElDS 'CAlIbRATION NEEDED' WARNINg Fields selected under Field settings will be printed on the When the unit starts up and shows the "Calibration Needed" receipt. Data entered at time of test will print on receipt. warning and alarm, it means that the unit has passed its bATTERY lIFE calibration due date.
DISCLAIMERS This product must be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer nor the supplier assumes any responsibility for instructions in this manual. such decision or action. This product is intended to provide the user with an indication In particular, neither the manufacturer nor the supplier shall of alcohol on the breath.
WARRANTY DETAILS It is our aim to provide you with quality products that you Proof of Purchase can trust. Our products come with guarantees that cannot This warranty is valid for the original purchase and is not be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are transferable.
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Normal Wear and Tear This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to the product or parts. Exclusions This warranty does not cover: • Calibration costs. • Any defect caused by an accident, misuse, abuse, improper operation, lack of reasonable care, unauthorised modification, loss of parts, tampering or attempted repair by a person not authorised by the distributor.
Place of purchase my.andatech.com.au Surname RECAlIbRATION AND SERVICE Given name Andatech recommends the AlcoSense® Prodigy to be calibrated every 12 months or after 1500 uses or for Address Australian Standards requirement every 6 months. For recalibration and technical support, please go to Suburb my.andatech.com.au or contact:...
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Calibration Centre Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd PO Box 3038 Nunawading VIC 3131 1300 800 200 www.andatech.com.au www.alcosense.com.au Version 3. Updated 12.05.2014.
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