Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Pacific Data Systems AlcoVUE DDS-ALV-100
- Page 1 Industrial-grade Breathalyser DDS-ALV-100 User Handbook Revision 1. 5 Drug Detection Solutions A: 27 Hi-tech Court, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 P: +617 3361 2000 E: info@DrugDetectionSolutions.com.au W: www.DrugDetectionSolutions.com.au...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Instrument Overview………………………………………………………….4 Instrument Features…………………………………………………………..5 Icon Description……………………………………………………………….6 Touch Screen Calibration…………………………………………………….6 Introduction…………………………………………………………………….7 Calibration Period……………………………………………………………..8 Operating Instructions………………………………………………………...8 Interpreting the Result………………………………………………………...11 Adjust Settings…………………………………………………………………12 Thermal Printer……………………………………………………13 ® Bluetooth Appendix A……………………………………………………………………...14 AlcoVUE® USER HANDBOOK Revision 1.4 February 2018... -
Page 4: Instrument Overview
INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW Please ensure the operator has read the User Handbook and is familiar with the instrument prior to use. Please retain the manual for future reference. AlcoVUE® USER HANDBOOK Revision 1.4 February 2018... -
Page 5: Instrument Features
INSTRUMENT FEATURES PLEASE REFER TO DIAGRAM ON PAGE 1 1. DISPOSABLE MOUTHPIECE For sanitary reasons, each mouthpiece is individually packed and sealed. The new mouthpiece should be attached to the sample port for each test to prevent any contamination from the previous sample. 2. -
Page 6: Icon Description
ICON DESCRIPTION Weekday Indicator Quantitative (direct) test Time Indicator Test Records Battery Indicator Setting Qualitative (passive) test Date Indicator Previous Screen/Cancel Next Screen/Confirm Main Screen Print Repeat Test TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION If the touch screen is not sensitive enough, please calibrate the screen. First, ensure the unit is turned off, then press and hold the On/Off button (right button) and then press the Function button (left button) immediately. -
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The AlcoVUE is a state of the art instrument used to detect Ethyl Alcohol from a ® valid breath sample. It uses an electrochemical fuel cell to measure the concentration of alcohol from the sample of the expired breath from a human subject. -
Page 8: Calibration Period
Storage temperature range is -25°C to 70°C, storage humidity is 15% to 90%. Incorrect storage of the device will shorten the lifespan of the fuel cell sensor. INTRODUCTION CALIBRATION PERIOD As per Australian Standard AS 3547-1997, calibration is required every 6-months to ensure the electrochemical fuel cell is reading accurately. - Page 9 Following these procedures will eliminate mouth alcohol from producing incorrect readings. Quantitative (direct) Testing With the unit turned on, attach a disposable mouthpiece onto the sample port and use your finger, function buttons or stylus to select the icon for quantitative testing.
- Page 10 11. Push the button underneath the mouthpiece to remove the mouthpiece. 12. Discard the mouthpiece in a hygienic manner, in accordance with biohazardous material handling procedures. NOTE: a new mouthpiece tube should be used for each new breath test. However, it is acceptable to use the same mouthpiece tube for repeated attempts at blowing a sample.
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Page 11: Interpreting The Result
INTERPRETING THE RESULT When in quantitative testing mode, the result will be displayed in %BAC (Blood Alcohol Content). When in qualitative testing mode, a simple ‘No Alcohol Detected / Alcohol Detected’ will display on the screen. Consult your State / Territory legislation, or your workplace policy, for acceptable, and / or required, results. -
Page 12: Adjust Settings
ADJUST SETTINGS Setting 1. Date & Time Set correct Date and Time. Select ‘Update’ to confirm. 2. Auto Off Select time limit to turn off the instrument automatically. Select to confirm 3. Print Select ‘Auto Print’ to print the result automatically after each test without selecting ‘Print’. -
Page 13: Bluetooth ® Thermal Printer
BLUETOOTH THERMAL PRINTER ® ® A Bluetooth thermal printer (Item code: DDS-TP) can be used with this instrument. PRINT If a printout of results is required, press the ON/OFF button on printer, and the indicating LED should turn on. To turn off the printer, press and hold the ON/OFF button on printer until the indicating LED flashes and then turns off. - Page 14 Effects of Atmospheric Pressure At lower atmospheric pressures, such as those found in high altitudes, the concentration of alcohol in vapour can be affected. It is important to note that sensitivity of the AlcoVUE instrument to alcohol is ® NOT affected, only the concentration of alcohol in the vapour. In light of this, suitable corrections should be performed to compensate for this when calibrating in areas of reduced atmospheric pressure.
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