Safety-related information Safety-related information Before using this product, carefully read the Instructions for Use. Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specified in the Intended use section of this document.
Description Typographical conventions This symbol indicates information that may make the use of this product easier. Description Product overview (see page 2) Alcohol meter LED ring Button Grip zone on mouthpiece Mouthpiece Safety cap Mouthpiece receptacle Display USB connection (not for charging the device, for servicing only) 10 Loudspeaker Intended use ®...
WARNING Small parts of the instrument may become detached and be swallowed. ► The instrument is not intended for children under 3 years. Prerequisites for use The instrument is factory-calibrated when delivered. If the calibration date is longer ago than 12 months, the instrument should be calibrated, e.g.
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Carrying out a breath sample A new mouthpiece must be inserted for each test subject. Do not allow any high alcohol concentrations on the sensor, e.g. by rinsing the mouth with a high proof alcohol shortly before the measurement, as this will shorten the service life of the sensor. 1.
Switching off the instrument Keep button pressed. The instrument will switch off after approx. 3 seconds. The instrument will switch off automatically approx. 120 s after the last use. Switching off the instrument does not reduce the waiting period until it is ready to take a measurement! Removing the mouthpiece 1.
Troubleshooting To navigate within the menu: Briefly press the button. When the last entry is reached, the next button press will go back up to the top. To confirm in the selected function / input: Press and hold the button. ...
Maintenance Fault / message Cause Remedy ↑ ↑ ↑ Measuring range There must be an (Measuring range exceeded. Alcohol interval of at least exceeded) residues that are still in 15 minutes after alcohol the mouth may cause has been taken into the incorrect measuring mouth (see page 6).
Disposal Disposal This product must not be disposed of as household waste. This is indicated by the adjacent icon. You can return this product to Dräger free of charge. For information please contact the national marketing organisations and Dräger. Technical data Measuring principle Electrochemical sensor Measuring range...
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Technical data Ambient conditions During operation –5 to +50 °C 10 to 100 % rel. hum. (non-condensing) 600 to 1300 hPa During storage –20 to +70 °C Sampling Respiratory volume >1.2 litres (preset) Breath flow >10 l/min (default) Duration of breath >2 s (default) Measurement accuracy Standard deviation of the repeatability with ethyl alcohol standard...
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Technical data Calibration every 12 months Dimensions 50 mm x 133 mm x 29 mm (W x H x D) Weight approx. 130 g Power supply 1 x 3 V CR123A The battery is designed for the service life of the instrument with average use.
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