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B R E AT H A L C O H O L T E S T E R Calibration manual...
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ALERT J5 HANDSET COMPONENTS FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW Graphic display Main button plastic tab Battery cover Right navigational Left button navigational button TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW Mouthpiece Exhaust grid USB port port...
The ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulator is intended for authorized technicians only • Use the ALCOSIM simulator for its intended purpose only • Use parts specified by ACS only • Before use, check that the simulator power supply rating (24Vdc, 2.5A) conforms to local supply ratings •...
• Recommended: Use the simulator within room temperature environments (23 °C ± 2 °C and approx. 50% RH) • The solution container, tubing and mouthpieces must be completely dry; even slight condensation may disrupt calibration • Fit tubing on an aquarium air pump or a similar setup for drying •...
Wash the solution container with plain water and dry with paper towel CALIBRATION TYPES There are 2 methods of calibration for the ALERT J5 breath alcohol tester: • Gas Standard, which uses a gas standard cylinder. See “Gas Standard Calibration”...
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Attach the delivery tubing to the regulator valve. Press the main button to power on the ALERT J5 tester. In the main menu, scroll to the Settings icon with the navigation buttons and press the main button to select. Scroll to the Device Settings icon with the navigation buttons and select with the main button.
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When the test is accepted and the calibration is completed, CALIBRATION DONE will be displayed. NOTE: If the calibration fails on numerous attempts, the sensor may need to be replaced. Contact an authorized service provider for return instructions. ALERT J5...
- ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulator ACS #79-007600 - AC power cord: Part number depends on your region - Power supply (24Vdc, 2.5A) ACS #07-000075 - 1.5 feet of vinyl tubing ACS #70-000002 - Square mouthpiece ACS #95-000121 - Round mouthpiece ACS #95-000250...
ALCOSIM BREATH ALCOHOL SIMULATOR – OVERVIEW At least 2 ALCOSIM simulators must be used to properly calibrate the ALERT J5. PARTS DIAGRAM Optional thermometer port Communication port 24V power input Top housing Solution container BACK ALERT J5...
Square mouthpiece (connects to a breath tester) Power cord ALCOHOL REFERENCE SOLUTION – OVERVIEW 2 bottles of 100 mg% solution must be used to properly calibrate the ALERT J5. The ARS solution is: • Supplied in 500 mL tamper-sealed bottles •...
ARS CALIBRATION PROCESS Press the main button to power on the ALERT J5 tester. In the main menu, scroll to the Settings icon with the navigation buttons and press the main button to select. Scroll to the Device Settings icon with the navigation buttons and select with the main button.
In the event of a calibration failure using the ALCOSIM simulator, consult the “Troubleshooting — Error Codes” section of the ALCOSIM Breath Alcohol Simulator Instruction Manual (ACS #60-000180). If a calibration fails while using a gas standard cylinder, it may be due to the following: •...