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  • Page 1 READY Do not smoke, drink or eat 15 minutes prior to a test.
  • Page 2 SAF’IR EVOLUTION PORTABLE ETHYLOMETRE CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO THE OIML R 126 P a g e SAF’IR EVOLUTION Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3 Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp. 60 International Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA T: +1 416 619 3500 F: +1 416 619 3501 info@acs-corp.com www.acs-corp.com OIML R126/1998-ES1-09.02 Compliance certification issued by: Centro Español de Metrología C/ Alfar, 2 – 28760 Tres Cantos Madrid...
  • Page 4 © Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp. The information disclosed in this document is the valuable property of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp. and all copyright and other proprietary rights to this document are reserved. No reproduction of this document is permitted without the prior written consent of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp.
  • Page 5 SAF’IR EVOLUTION is a portable ethylometre certified according to the International Recommendation R.126 of the International Organization of Legal Metrology concerning ethylometres, 1998 Edition. SAF’IR EVOLUTION measures the concentration of ethanol in exhaled breath. Numerous studies carried out worldwide have shown that the ratio of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to exhaled alveolar breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) is a constant.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ......................8 ALIDITY LABEL ......................... 8 .................... 9 AFETY AND PRECAUTIONS USING THE SAF’IR EVOLUTION ................10 ......................... 10 IRST USE ....................11 OWER UP SEQUENCE ..................12 NSERTING THE MOUTHPIECE ........................13 ....................... 14 ISPLAY RESULTS ......................
  • Page 7 ....................27 TORAGE CONDITIONS ..................27 PERATING TEMPERATURE ....................27 ERIODIC INSPECTIONS ......................27 ATTERY LIFE ......................27 UP TIME ...................... 27 IZE AND EIGHT ....................27 EASURING RANGE ........................28 ESULTS ..................... 28 ATE AND TIME FORMAT TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 29 ......................

  • Page 8: Validity Label

    Validity label The validity label confirms that the initial or periodic verification has been performed by an authorized laboratory and notes the verification expiry date. The label is placed on the right side of the instrument and is to be removed only at an authorized laboratory. No measurement should be carried out if the validity period has expired.

  • Page 9: Safety And Precautions

    Safety and precautions Take the following precautions to ensure smooth and uninterrupted use of the SAF’IR EVOLUTION:  Use the product for its intended purpose only.  Do not open SAF’IR EVOLUTION’s case or the printer (when provided). Doing so will void the warranty and may also damage the internal components.

  • Page 10: Using The Saf'ir Evolution

    Using the SAF’IR EVOLUTION First use Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the instrument for the first time. Use the AC adapter provided to recharge the battery, as shown below: Connect to the main supply P a g e SAF’IR EVOLUTION Instruction Manual...

  • Page 11: Power Up Sequence

    Power up sequence Press the start button The display illuminates. The application initializes. The application initializes. The application initializes. The measuring chamber warms up. The operational check cycle is completed. The internal check is confirmed. Ready to initiate a test sequence. SAF’IR EVOLUTION Instruction Manual P a g e...

  • Page 12: Inserting The Mouthpiece

    Inserting the mouthpiece When the instrument is ready for the test, remove the mouthpiece from the bag and insert it as shown below: Insert a mouthpiece into the sampling port on the upper left part of the instrument. Slide the mouthpiece into place and turn it slightly if necessary.

  • Page 13: Test

    Test To begin a test cycle, the display must indicate READY. To begin the test, press the start button to select MEASUREMENT. The sampling pump activates to clean the measuring chamber. The base line is measured. The instrument is ready for a breath test for the time indicated by the countdown timer before returning to READY.

  • Page 14: Display Results

    Display results After each measurement, SAF’IR EVOLUTION checks internal components and the validity of the measurement cycle. If the breath sample is validated, proper functioning of the instrument is verified. The test is valid. Once the validity of the breath sample has been checked, SAF’IR EVOLUTION requests a second breath sample.
  • Page 15 Blow into the mouthpiece with sufficient flow to activate the beep tone and continuously until the tone ends. If exhalation is interrupted or if the volume is insufficient, the sampling is aborted. To restart the test, press the start button to select VALIDATE. validate If the breath sample is validated, proper functioning of the instrument is verified.

  • Page 16: Turning Off

    This is the end of a test cycle. The instrument displays READY and the previous measurement alternately. To begin a new test cycle, press the start button to select MEASUREMENT. Turning off Press the green button to select MENU. Press the start button to select OK. Press the start button to select YES.

  • Page 17: Measurement Principle

    Measurement principle SAF’IR EVOLUTION uses infrared technology to measure the absorption of a monochromatic light by the ethanol molecule. The absorption value is directly proportional to the alcohol concentration, which is used to calculate the BrAC in the breath sample provided. As soon as the exhalation reaches the minimum flow required, the sampling pump starts.

  • Page 18: Monitoring Exhalation Flow

    Monitoring exhalation flow A flow pressure sensor, connected to the sampling port, monitors exhaled air pressure. When the flow reaches 7.5 hPa, a tone is heard. The tone stops when the required volume of breath is delivered. Standby mode When the instrument is switched off and connected to the main supply, the standby mode is activated.

  • Page 19: Menu Options

    Menu options Recalling a test result SAF’IR EVOLUTION stores the results of the tests it performs, which may be recalled at any time. Press the green button to select MENU. Scroll down the menu options using the DOWN button and select HISTORY. Press the start button to select OK.

  • Page 20: Passive Detection

    Passive detection For passive testing, simply hold the SAF’IR EVOLUTION and point the opening on the left side of the sampling port towards the mouth of the subject to be tested (no mouthpiece required). This feature may also be used to test beverages or the ambient environment that potentially contains alcohol.

  • Page 21: Configuration Menu

    Configuration menu Some parameters, which may be accessed via Configuration menu, may be adjusted by the operator. Press the green button to select MENU. Scroll down the menu options using the DOWN button and select CONFIGURATION. Press the start button to select OK. The CONFIGURATION menu allows several adjustments: Date and time On SET DATE/TIME, press the start button to...

  • Page 22: Printer Test

    Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the values accordingly. Press the start button to save the changes or the green button to select BACK and exit without saving. Printer test On PRINTER TEST, press the start button to select OK.

  • Page 23: Installing The Battery

    Insert the shaft into the new paper roll and place the roll in the paper compartment. Feed enough paper into the slot and close the top cover. Note: Contact the dealer or ACS directly to order paper rolls for the printer. SAF’IR EVOLUTION Instruction Manual P a g e...

  • Page 24: Printer Led Status Code

    Printer LED status code Constantly lit Bluetooth module available Flashing Data transaction via Bluetooth Constantly lit Power on, normal status Flashing Data transaction via USB Constantly lit Charging Flashing intermittently with blue LED Error (see Error codes below) Battery fully charged Printer error codes Indicator Description...

  • Page 25: Functioning

    Functioning Operating icons Indicates the battery level or that the charge is in process. When the level is too low, the icon flashes. Indicates that SAF’IR EVOLUTION has just been connected to the main. The battery is then charging. Indicates that the battery is fully charged. Indicates that SAF’IR EVOLUTION is connected to the data transfer port.

  • Page 26: Accessories

    Cigarrete lighter adapter  Portable printer (optional) – features cable or Bluetooth wireless connection Replacement parts Contact the dealer or ACS directly to order replacement parts. Use the part number provided below:  SAF’IR mouthpieces - bags with 25 units ACS part number: 95-000255 ...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Storage conditions SAF’IR EVOLUTION must be stored between -25°C and +70°C, preferably in a dry place. Operating temperature SAF’IR EVOLUTION is designed to operate between 0°C and 40°C. Periodic inspections Verification and calibration inspections take place annually and must be done by an accredited laboratory only.

  • Page 28: Results

    Results Based on the local regulations, the SAF’IR EVOLUTION is set to indicate whether the BrAC value is considered positive (above the legal limit) or negative (no alcohol detected or below the legal limit). The measurement unit is set at the factory and available in the following formats: in breath in blood μg/dL...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Warranty All ACS products are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment. ACS agrees to replace or repair any defective unit, provided the defect was not caused by misuse or mishandling.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    ACS and the environment In an effort to reduce its ecological footprint, Alcohol Countermeasure Systems has ecodesigned SAF’IR EVOLUTION to limit the consumption of natural resources and optimize the impact on both the environment and human health throughout its life cycle.
  • Page 31 IM-EN-60-000209-A © 2010...

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