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LION 600 User Handbook Manual

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lion alcolmeter
600
*User Handbook*
Document Ref: RM46914 (Ver: 02)
© 2022, Lion Laboratories Limited

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  • Page 1 ® lion alcolmeter *User Handbook* Document Ref: RM46914 (Ver: 02) © 2022, Lion Laboratories Limited...
  • Page 2 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) PLEASE... Read this handbook carefully – BEFORE using the instrument for the first time; then retain it for future reference. Throughout this handbook the term 600 shall be taken to include all instrument versions.

  • Page 3: Weee Directive

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) WEEE Directive English Do not throw away or dispose of in landfill site - return to local distributor or manufacturer Français Ne pas jeter ou ne pas s’en débarrasser dans un site d’enfouissement de déchets –...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Wales, United Kingdom Tel: +44 [0] 1446 724500 Fax: +44 [0] 1446 724501 e-mail: info@lionlaboratories.com Contents WEEE Directive .................. 3 Introduction ..................6 Principle of Operation ............... 8 Instrument Features ................9 ®...
  • Page 5 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Brightness modes ................ 25 Screen dimming ................25 Optional features ................27 Printing ..................27 Bluetooth ..................30 GPS positional data acquisition ........... 31 Data Upload ..................32 Appendix I: Technical Details ............36 Appendix II: EMC Requirements .............

  • Page 6: Introduction

    (or blood) alcohol concentration level. They are some of the latest in the range of lion alcolmeter® instruments produced by Lion Laboratories Limited of Barry, South Wales, in the United Kingdom –...
  • Page 7 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) possible to collect a comprehensive amount of data about each test including the subject and the operator using the instrument if required. There is also a method whereby the operator can store a subject refusal or failure to provide (FTP) event.

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of Operation ® The lion alcolmeter 600 uses an electrochemical fuel cell sensor to measure the concentration of alcohol vapour in the subject’s expired breath, a measured amount of which is drawn from the mouthpiece into the fuel cell by means of the sampling system.

  • Page 9: Instrument Features

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Instrument Features 1 – Disposable mouthpiece 6 – USB port 2 – Wrist strap 7 – Docking connector 3 – Navigation pad 8 – Dongle key 4 – Touch screen dsiplay 9 –...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Lion Alcolmeter ® 600

    Setting Up The lion alcolmeter ® Batteries The lion alcolmeter® 600 is powered by four alkaline AA dry batteries. These are loaded into the instrument using the battery pack. To release the battery pack, push the button on the rear of the instrument and pull the battery pack out of the instrument.
  • Page 11 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Lion advise that a good quality, long life battery is used to ensure the instrument meets with the stated specifications. Page 11...

  • Page 12: Silicone Skin

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Silicone Skin As well as being made from a highly robust material, the case can be further protected by the use of the Silicone skin. Insert the instrument into the skin through the large hole for access...

  • Page 13: Switching On

    The instrument will show that it is powering down and initiate the power down sequence. Operation The lion alcolmeter® 600 can be operated by means of either the navigation pad or with the navigation pad in conjunction with the touch screen. Using the navigation pad in conjunction with the touch screen means that the user can quickly enter data and scroll through menus with the minimum number of button presses.

  • Page 14: Main Menu

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Main Menu The main menu allows the user to access the mouthpiece test routine test menus by pressing the associated icon; and access to the last test recall and the database. It also allows the user to switch the language on the instrument.
  • Page 15 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) test menus allow the user access into different test routines depending on the user’s requirements. The second menu screen allows the user access to the test database, instrument set-up and calibration check routines.

  • Page 16: Main Menu Button Functionality

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Main Menu Button Functionality Mode: Active Test The instrument can be used to carry out a test using a mouthpiece where the subject’s breath sample is monitored to ensure that adequate configured conditions are met.
  • Page 17 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Mode: Active Test with cup / Active Test The instrument is used to take an active test with a cup, and if alcohol is detected the screen will automatically change to allow the user to perform an active test with a mouthpiece.

  • Page 18: Second Menu Button Functionality

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Second Menu Button Functionality Mode: Set dimming time This function allows the user to set the dimming time in seconds. Mode: Data entry on / off This function allows the user to switch data entry after the test routine, on or off.

  • Page 19: Routine Breath Testing

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Routine Breath Testing To carry out routine breath testing, follow the simple and clear instructions on the display. All test routines ensure that the fuel cell alcohol sensor is clear before allowing the user to continue. Whilst this is being carried out the operator is asked to wait.

  • Page 20: Fitting A Mouthpiece

    Fitting a Cup Using the standard Lion 400 cup, place the spigot of the cup into the sampling port at the top of the instrument and push it firmly home. The cup will fit securely. Lion advise that the cup is changed for each test to remove the likelihood of residual contamination.
  • Page 21 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) The instrument will only perform a calibration check between 15 and 30 Page 21...

  • Page 22: Additional Features

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Additional Features Last Test Recall Last test recall shows the test number and the result of the last test carried out by the instrument along with any data that has been entered.

  • Page 23: Data Entry

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Data Entry Data entry is done during the test routines, by selecting the reason for test in the main menu. Before each test sequence the operator will need to enter their identification number, followed by the subject’s gender after the test, if enabled further data entry can be...

  • Page 24: Data Storage

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) entry has been finalised it cannot be amended, and will be fixed to the test result and the time of the test. Data Storage Test data is automatically stored in the instrument’s memory.

  • Page 25: Power Saving

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Power saving Auto power down The instrument will automatically power down after five minutes of no interaction with the unit. Ten seconds before it is about to shut down the instrument will alert the user with a series of beeps. If there is still no interaction with the instrument it will start the auto power down routine and shut down.
  • Page 26 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Turning the backlight off reduces the power consumption of the unit and extends the battery life. Once the backlight is turned off the screen will look blank, but it is still fully functional.

  • Page 27: Optional Features

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Optional features Printing If enabled the instrument is capable of printing a test record across to a wired printer. This printer is specific to the instrument, and can be supplied by Lion Laboratories as required.
  • Page 28 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) instrument during the test. These fields remain blank if the data was not entered. Page 28...
  • Page 29 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Instrument set-up for wired printing Page 29...

  • Page 30: Bluetooth

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) These further additional features may also be present on the instrument. Bluetooth If fitted, the Bluetooth allows wireless connectivity to a printer. Once this has been set-up the instrument will attempt to print after each test.

  • Page 31: Gps Positional Data Acquisition

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Instrument set-up for Bluetooth printing GPS positional data acquisition If fitted, the GPS module allows the user to obtain a GPS fix. Once enabled the instrument will power up and attempt to obtain a fix on start-up.

  • Page 32: Data Upload

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Data Upload Using the supplied software, DATA600TOUCH , in a standard PC running Windows , it is possible to download the records stored on the instrument. After starting DATA600TOUCH simply switch the instrument on, holding down the right hand Navigation button (E) and the instrument will automatically go into PC mode.
  • Page 33 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) The utility will load up and show the version number, and with an instrument connected will automatically ascertain and show the instrument’s serial number and number of records saved. If the utility has already been set up then all the operator needs to do is press the upload button and the data will transfer to the computer.
  • Page 34 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) name of that serial number in the folder. the user will be asked whether they wish to append to the original file or create a new file. The saved file is then accessible through Excel or any other package that can read a CSV file.
  • Page 35 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Pressing the instrument switch off button will then power down the instrument. Page 35...

  • Page 36: Appendix I: Technical Details

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Appendix I: Technical Details Factor Target Comments Error in reading Less than 0.02mg/l when (active test with a measuring less than 0.350mg/l mouthpiece) Error in reading Less than 5% when measuring (active test with a between 0.350mg/l and...
  • Page 37 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Clock The internal clock shall maintain the correct time and date to within 5 minutes over a 12 month period Frequency Less than 10 Samples with 0.000mg/l (response and seconds recovery)
  • Page 38 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) of ethanol presented in the previous test Minimum operating temperature Maximum operating temperature Operating humidity 20% to 95% range non- condensing Minimum storage temperature Maximum storage temperature Water and dust IP-54...
  • Page 39 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) specification. Immunity at 3V/m. Page 39...

  • Page 40: Appendix Ii: Emc Requirements

    ® The lion alcolmeter 600 should not be used adjacent to other equipment and that if adjacent use is necessary, the lion ® alcolmeter 600 should be observed to verify normal operation. Page 40...

  • Page 41: Emc Declaration

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) EMC Declaration Guidance and Manufacturers Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic environment - Emissions Test Compliance guidance The 600 system uses RF energy only for its internal function. RF emissions Therefore, its RF emissions are...
  • Page 42 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Guidance and Manufacturers Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity Electromagnetic 60601 Compliance Immunity Test environment - Test Level guidance Level Floors should be ±6 KV wood, concrete or ±6 KV Contact ceramic tile. If...
  • Page 43 Test Level Electromagnetic Environment - guidance Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the 600, including cables, than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.
  • Page 44 Guidance and Manufacturers Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The 600 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the end user of the 600 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Radiated RF IEC...
  • Page 45 600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Recommended separation distance d = (0.35)√P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d = (0.7)√P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters (m).
  • Page 46 RF transmitters, and electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the 600 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the 600 should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orientating or relocating the 600.
  • Page 47 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the 600 The 600 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the 600 can help prevent electromagnetic...

  • Page 48: Guidance Notes

    NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. Guidance Notes When storing the 600 for long periods (greater than 1 month) or during transport between sites the batteries should be removed. Page 48...

  • Page 49: Appendix Iii: Service Contact Details

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Appendix III: Service Contact Details Lion’s exclusive distributor and service support company is: Page 49...

  • Page 50: Appendix Iv: Lion Contacts

    600 – User Handbook (Ref: RM46914)(ver: 02) Appendix IV: Lion Contacts Address Lion Laboratories Limited Ty Verlon Industrial Estate Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 2BE United Kingdom Telephone [main switchboard] +44 [0] 1446 724500 Telephone [technical service] +44 [0] 1446 749777 E-mail info@lionlaboratories.com...

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