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Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual
Document Type – User Manual
Disclaimer – External Documents note to reader
The g/210L BrAC reading obtained by correct use of this instrument is only considered accurate at the time
of testing. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of each reading.
Neither the manufacturer, the distributor, nor the owner accepts liability or responsibility due to any action
or claim arising from the reading produced by this instrument, whether used correctly or incorrectly.
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  • Page 1 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Document Type – User Manual Disclaimer – External Documents note to reader The g/210L BrAC reading obtained by correct use of this instrument is only considered accurate at the time of testing. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of each reading.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Contents Introduction ........................5 Description of LE5 ......................5 Equipment Overview ....................5 Instrument Overview ....................5 2.2.1 LCD Colour Graphics Display .................. 7 2.2.2 Mouthpiece Locator and Sample Inlet Spigot ............7 2.2.3 Up and Down Buttons .................... 7 2.2.4 USB Port .........................
  • Page 3 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual User Menu Setup ......................32 Enable GPS......................... 32 Enable Area Code ...................... 32 Enable ID Code ......................33 Enable Location Code ....................34 Enable Print Last ......................35 Enable Print Record ....................35 Enable Print Summary ....................36 Enable Print Setup Menu ..................
  • Page 4 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 8.7.2 Printing Records ....................56 Serial Instrument ....................... 57 Setting the Bluetooth Serial Instrument PIN............. 60 8.10 Auto Send ........................61 8.10.1 Auto Send Standard ..................61 8.10.2 Auto Send Passive .................... 61 Reading Options ....................... 62 Changing colour set points ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • Carry bag or protective hard case (optional) • Bluetooth printer (optional). 2.2 Instrument Overview The LE5 is a handheld instrument consisting of a hard-plastic outer case, silicon cover, wrist strap and the following user displays, buttons, and adaptor sockets (refer Figure 1): a) Test Key...
  • Page 6 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 1 User Display, Buttons and Adapter Sockets Figure 2 Charging Port Document status: ISSUED Page 6 of 75 Version: 25 Uncontrolled document when printed...

  • Page 7: Lcd Colour Graphics Display

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 2.2.1 LCD Colour Graphics Display Displays the various functions of the instrument including: • Welcome screen which includes days remaining until next calibration • Various test modes (Mouthpiece, Passive Standard, and Passive Only) • Extensive menus and options •...

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Do not store the instrument in direct sunlight or places where extreme temperature conditions can occur. NOTE The LE5 has optional features which may or may not be active on your instrument. The screen images shown in the User Manual may differ to your instrument depending on the features enabled.

  • Page 9: Testing Types

    Mouthpiece testing is also referred to as Standard or Active Testing. 3.3 Mouthpieces There are two types of Mouthpieces available for use on the LE5, these are the: • Spit Trap Non-Return Valve Mouthpiece (SKU 430435) * • Standard Spigot Locator Mouthpiece (SKU 430405).

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    CAUTION The battery in the LE5 instrument is a Li-ION battery. As such, it should not be tampered with in anyway. Should any problems occur that are related to the battery, contact your local Alcolizer representative for advice.

  • Page 11: Turning On The Instrument

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 3.5 Turning on the Instrument Turn the instrument on as follows: NOTE: At each start up a soft clicking sound should be heard, this is normal and is the internal pumps self-test at start up: •...

  • Page 12: Taking A Mouthpiece Breath Sample

    If the self-check is unsuccessful an error code will be displayed, the instrument will not accept a breath sample. Contact an Alcolizer representative if an error code is displayed. If error code 81 is present: follow onscreen prompt to restart the device.
  • Page 13 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 8 Providing a Sample • The exhaled breath volume is indicated via a sample progress bar; scrolling left to right at the bottom of the screen and a graph showing air flow over time in seconds (Refer Figure 9).

  • Page 14: Analysing A Mouthpiece Breath Sample

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 10 Invalid Sample Try Again Message 3.5.3 Analysing a Mouthpiece Breath Sample After a valid breath sample is taken, the Analysing Sample message is displayed until the instrument calculates the BrAC reading. This will normally take a few seconds. In cold climate conditions it may take longer to display the BrAC reading (Refer Figure 11).

  • Page 15: Passive Testing

    Passive testing is a test that is performed in a non-invasive manner and without using mouthpieces. Passive testing on the LE5 can activated in one of two ways, either button activated by the operator or pressure activated by the donor blowing.

  • Page 16: Taking A Passive Standard Breath Sample

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 13 Passive Standard Displayed • Passive Standard is now enabled. To leave the user menu, press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously or press the Down button until back is highlighted followed by the Test key.

  • Page 17: Analysing A Passive Breath Sample

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 15 Providing a Passive Sample • Ask the subject to start counting from 20 onwards in a one second rhythm, until you tell them to stop,”20…21…22…23…24…25…etc.” • Press the Test button while the subject is counting. The instrument will make a series of 3 clicking sounds (pump clicks) as the sample is being taken.
  • Page 18 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 16 Pass No Alcohol Message To perform another Passive Standard breath test, repeat steps in paragraph 3.5.6. If a Warning Alcohol Present reading is displayed, the instrument has indicated that alcohol was detected in the near vicinity of subject’s exhaled breath (Refer Figure 17).

  • Page 19: Enable Set Time

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 3.6 Enable Set Time 3.6.1 Enabling Passive Only To enable Passive Only, perform the same steps as in section 3.5.5. Press the Test key until Passive Only is displayed. Note A Passive Only test will not automatically enable an Active (Mouthpiece) test the same way a Passive Standard test does.
  • Page 20 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 19 LE5 with Passive Cup attached Figure 20 Ready for Passive Test Message • Hold the instrument no further than 50mm front of the test subject’s mouth; so that the subject is breathing directly into the instrument’s sample inlet port (Refer Figure 21).
  • Page 21 • During these three pump activations, the operator must hold the instrument steady and at the same distance from the subject. To remove the passive cup, pull the cup from the LE5 without bending the cup from the LE5 sample spigot.

  • Page 22: Back Operation

    • Press the Test key, the display will return to the previous screen. 3.8 Shutting Down The LE5 will automatically shut down after a period of inactivity. Should the instrument be required to be shut down manually (e.g., to conserve battery life), perform the following procedures: •...

  • Page 23: Test Options Menu

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 4 Test Options Menu 4.1 Test Cancel If the user wishes to cancel a test, perform the following steps: • With the Blow screen displayed, Press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously. The Test Options Menu and Test Cancel is displayed (Refer Figure 24).

  • Page 24: Accessing The Setup Menu

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 5 Accessing the Setup Menu To make changes to the LE5 setup and the available functions, access the Setup Menu • With the screen displaying press to test, Press the UP and Down buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds.

  • Page 25: Date & Time

    Figure 28 Setup Menu 5.1 Date & Time The Date & Time on the LE5 can be adjusted to match your local requirements. In the Setup Menu use the Up and Down buttons to highlight Date & Time, press the Test Key to access.
  • Page 26 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual • The hour setting will be highlighted, use the up and down arrow keys to adjust the hour to your requirements, press the Test Key to accept and move to the minute’s adjustment. Use the up and down buttons to adjust to your requirements, press the Test Key to accept.
  • Page 27 Key. Use the up and down keys to adjust the hours and press the test key to select. Figure 34 GMT Offset • Set Time from GPS allows the time on the LE5 to be set from the GPS satellite connection. Use the up and down arrows to select and press the Test Key to select, then select Yes or No by pressing the Test Key.

  • Page 28: Test Prompts

    Yes and No to enable or disable each of the Test Prompts. Figure 36 Enable Test Type Selecting Test Type will result in the LE5 prompting to select one of three options when a breath test is activated. RBT – Random Breath Test ACC –...
  • Page 29 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 38 Duty Type Selecting Gender will result in the LE5 prompting to select one of two options when a breath test is activated. Figure 39 Gender Prompts Selecting Gender will result in the LE5 prompting to select one of five options when a breath test is activated.

  • Page 30: Test Options Menu

    Button and Blow triggers able to be used Figure 42 Passive Trigger Settings • Pre-Zero enable allows the LE5 to complete a single test sample (noted by a click prior to a test commencing). This function is to test the local environment to ensure there is no contamination of the air with alcohol and ensure the LE5 is environment is at 0.00 BrAC.
  • Page 31 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 43 Pre-Zero • Demo enable allow the user to do a demo test without the result showing in the records Figure 44 Enable Demonstration • Blow Override allows the user to force a manual sample to be taken at the Blow...

  • Page 32: User Menu Setup

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 6 User Menu Setup The User Menu Setup allows you to select which LE5 features are shown on the User Menu Use the Test Key to toggle between Yes and No to enable or disable features in the User Menu.

  • Page 33: Enable Id Code

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 48 Area Code Set • Press the down button until <Back is displayed • Press the test key to return to the press to test screen. 6.3 Enable ID Code ID Code is used to identify the ID Code of the Tester.

  • Page 34: Enable Location Code

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 50 ID Code • Press the down button until <Back is displayed • Press the test key to return to the press to test screen. 6.4 Enable Location Code Location Code is used to identify the location of a test based on specific locations codes that the tester can choose.

  • Page 35: Enable Print Last

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 52 Location Code • Press the down button until <Back is displayed • Press the test key to return to the press to test screen. 6.5 Enable Print Last Enable Print Last allows the Tester to be able to print the last test result directly from the User Menu.

  • Page 36: Enable Print Summary

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 54 Print Last Record 6.7 Enable Print Summary Enable Print Summary allows the Tester to print a Summary of range of test records from the User Menu. Use the Test Key to select Yes or No. If yes is selected Print Summary will show in the User Menu.

  • Page 37: Enable Print Setup Menu

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Use the up and down arrow keys to select the number of the Final record required to print. Press the Test Key to move to the next number. Figure 57 Print Summary Code When the Final record number is selected press the Test Key which will activate the print function (NOTE: The Printer must be setup and connected for printing to occur, refer Section 8.8)

  • Page 38: Enable Show Last Record

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 6.9 Enable Show Last Record Enable Show Last Record allows Show Last Record to be a selectable function in the User Menu. Use the Test Key to toggle this feature Yes or No. When Yes is selected Last Test Result will show in the User Menu, when this is highlighted in the User Menu the last test result will show in the panel at the top of the screen.

  • Page 39: Clearing Records

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 6.9.2 Clearing Records As the instrument automatically stores records, the memory will eventually reach capacity and unless the data is downloaded, the storage of records will cease. The instrument provides a series of warnings regarding memory capacity including memory reaching capacity, memory full and days since the memory has been full.

  • Page 40: Enable Test Counter

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 6.12 Enable Test Counter Enable Test Counter activates the Test Counter feature in the User Menu. Use the Test Key to toggle between Yes and No. The Test Counter feature shows the number of tests and test types conducted.

  • Page 41: Gps

    Depending on the specific configuration of the instrument, the GPS functions are either enabled or disabled. These functions are generally enabled as a customer requirement by Alcolizer Technology. Should the instrument require the enabling of certain GPS functionality, contact Alcolizer Technology for further advice.

  • Page 42: Gps Status Logo

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 66 GPS Position on Menu Screen 7.2 GPS Status Logo When GPS is enabled, a logo is displayed in the status bar to indicate the state of the location fix. A grey GPS location logo is displayed when the device is attempting to a acquire a GPS fix.

  • Page 43: Gps Logging Configuration

    To configure the GPS location logging behaviour, access to the instrument setup menu is required. Configure GPS logging behaviour as follows: • Switch the LE5 instrument on (Refer to section 3.5.) • With the screen displaying press to test, Press the UP and Down buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds.

  • Page 44: Off

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 72 GPS Logging Highlighted • Press the Down key to select Set Location Behaviour (Refer Error! Reference source not found.). Press the Test key to cycle through all the supported GPS logging Figure 71 Set Location Behaviour modes.

  • Page 45: Set Logging Threshold

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 7.4 Set Logging Threshold The menu item allows operators to configure the blood alcohol level (ug/L) used to determine whether the GPS location will be logged with the rest result. If the standard alcohol test reading is greater than or equal to the threshold value, then the location information will be recorded with test.
  • Page 46 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual If a standard breath test is conducted while the instrument is still attempting to achieve a valid GPS fix, the operator will be prompted with a new screen informing that the GPS is currently acquiring location fix.

  • Page 47: Bluetooth Comms

    The printing and sending data function (if installed) enables the printing and sending of records by connecting the LE5 to a secondary device, either a suitably enabled printer, or App operated on a mobile phone or Tablet, via Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 48 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 79 Password Set-up Code 00005000 • Press the test key until the Set-up menu is displayed. • Press the Down button until Bluetooth Comms is highlighted (Refer Figure 80). • Press the test key, Bluetooth Comms Screen is displayed.

  • Page 49: Printer

    Figure 83 Printer Menu • Place the LE5 instrument next to the Bluetooth printer and then switch the printer • Press the test key, the LE5 will search for the printer and display Searching … (Refer Figure 84). Figure 84 Searching Displayed...
  • Page 50 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Note The LE5 will search and display all Bluetooth instruments in range. To avoid attempting to connect to an instrument other than the intended printer, move other Bluetooth items away. • When the LE5 identifies the printer, the printer type will be displayed, e.g., “’SPP- R200’...

  • Page 51: Printer Driver

    Bixolon SPP-R200 (Refer Figure 88). Figure 88 Printer Brand and Type Displayed • Once the LE5 instrument is paired with the printer, the Bluetooth icon turns blue and is always visible on the screen (Refer Figure 89) Figure 89 Bluetooth Icon on Screen...
  • Page 52 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual During printing (and sending) a connection is established, and the Bluetooth icon will change from grey to blue indicating the link is active. After completion, the icon will return to grey indicating the link is inactive again. Bluetooth is active only when required.

  • Page 53: Auto Print

    • None - Regardless of results: nothing is transmitted To set the LE5 to Auto Print Standard, scroll down until Auto Print Standard is selected. Positive is the default option. To select All or None, press the test key until the desired option is highlighted (Refer Figure 91).

  • Page 54: Setting The Bluetooth Printer Pin

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual To set the LE5 to Auto Send Passive, scroll down until Auto Print Passive is the default option. To select All or None, press the test key until the desired option is highlighted (Refer Figure 91).

  • Page 55: Ticket Format Type

    • Press the test key, the PIN is now set 8.6 Ticket Format Type LE5 devices have multiple different formats for printed ticket receipts. These formats may be in a different language, have a different layout or have additional information. Press the test key to change the format to the next one in sequence (e.g., 0 to 1, 1 to 2, 9 to 0) Refer...

  • Page 56: Printing Records

    Technology if you require further details. 8.7 Printing Records 8.7.1 Automatic Printing Once the LE5 and printer are paired, turned on and within Bluetooth range, the printer will automatically print a record of the breath sample if required settings have been selected. 8.7.2 Printing Records To print the last breath test, perform the following procedures: •...

  • Page 57: Serial Instrument

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 96 Print Last Displayed • Press the test key, the printer will print the last test To print a record, perform the following procedures: • With the screen displaying press to test, press the up and down buttons simultaneously.
  • Page 58 Figure 99 Serial Menu • Place the LE5 instrument next to the Bluetooth serial instrument turned on. • Press the test key, the LE5 will search for the serial instrument and display Searching… (Refer Figure 100). Figure 100 Searching Displayed...
  • Page 59 Bluetooth items away. Figure 101 Serial Instrument Identified Note The LE5 will not list any IOS devices in the pairing screen. Instead, the instrument will respond to pair attempt made from the App. Refer to appropriate APP user manual for details.

  • Page 60: Setting The Bluetooth Serial Instrument Pin

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 8.9 Setting the Bluetooth Serial Instrument PIN It may be necessary to set the correct PIN for the serial instrument. To set the PIN, proceed as follows: • Access the printer menu as described in section 8.2.

  • Page 61: Auto Send

    • None- Regardless of results: nothing is transmitted To set the LE5 to Auto Send Standard, scroll down until Auto Send Standard is highlighted. Positive is the default option. To select All or None, press the test key until the desired option is highlighted (Refer Figure 105).

  • Page 62: Reading Options

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual To set the LE5 to Auto Send Passive, scroll down until Auto Send Passive is highlighted. Positive is the default option. To select All or None, press the test key until the desired option is highlighted (Refer Figure 106).

  • Page 63: Timeouts

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual Figure 108 Setting the Reading Options • Arrow Up or Down to ‘Back’ to Return to the User Menu • Use the Test Key and arrow keys to set the required levels. 10 Timeouts...

  • Page 64: Localization

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 11 Localization • The Localization setting is where the user can select local settings for: o Language – chose from listed languages o Time Format – 12hr/24hr, HH:MM: SS o Date Format – dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy, dd/mm/yy, dd-mmm-yyyy,...

  • Page 65: Keep Previous

    • Arrow Up or Down to ‘Back’ to Return to the User Menu Figure 112 Area Code Set Use the Test Key to select Yes or No. If yes is selected in the Keep Previous function the LE5 will display the last test record in the top of the screen.

  • Page 66: Records

    Figure 113 Records 14 Speaker The Speaker function allows the user to turn on/off the speaker on the LE5. Use the Test Key to toggle between Yes and No. Yes, will turn on the Speaker, No will turn it off.

  • Page 67: Recovery Countdown

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 16 Recovery Countdown The Recovery Countdown feature allows for a countdown to zero display on screen for instrument recovery after a breath test. Use the Test Key to toggle between Yes and No. Yes, will activate the Recovery Countdown feature, No will turn it off.

  • Page 68: Calibration

    18 Calibration 18.1 Calibration Alerts The Alcolizer LE5 requires calibration every twelve (12) months as per Australian Standards Certification requirement. The maximum calibration period displayed, in days, will be 393 Days which is a standard 365 Days plus 28 Days in accordance with AS3547:2019 Certification.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Sample Module

    Calibration. This saves instrument downtime, time, and money and if the owner details are known and maintained with Alcolizer, arrangements can be made to forward a replacement sample module prior to the calibration being overdue.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 19 Specifications The technical specifications of the LE5 are detailed in Table 2. Industry – Mouthpiece and Passive Instrument Application BrAC Range 0.000 - 0.462 g/210L Accuracy Better than 0.005 at 0.100 g/210L BrAC Test Time Within 3-5 seconds at 0.100% BrAC...

  • Page 71: About Screen

    Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual 20 About Screen 20.1 Locating the Serial number and calibration expiry 1. Press the up and down button simultaneously to access the menu screen Figure 120 User menu 2. Select about to access the Australian standards page Figure 121 Australian Standard Logo 3.

  • Page 72: Splash Screen Display

    Figure 123 Splash screen Display 22 Error Codes The Alcolizer LE5 is a highly robust and reliable device with a proven track record of operation in the harshest of field environments. In the unlikely event of an instrument failure the system uses a series of error codes, on encountering an error code please perform the following: 1.

  • Page 73: Training & Education

    1. General product familiarisation for users new or seeking a refresher on how to use, care for, and maintain their Alcolizer products. 2. Specific application training on how to use Alcolizer products in a given industry testing environment 3. Certified training where users of Alcolizer product require evidence of a high-level of competency with a certified level of attainment from a Registered Training Organisation.

  • Page 74: Appendices

    Step-by-Step Quick Fix Guide: Step 1: Check Device Compatibility: Ensure that nothing has changed and that the tablet, the app, and the Alcolizer device are all compatible with each other's Bluetooth protocols and specifications. Outdated or incompatible devices may lead to bonding issues.
  • Page 75 Alcolizer LE5 Alcohol Tester User Manual o For LE5 Breathalyser you will need to access the 5000 menu (see user manual) o Restart both your tablet and the third-party device. o Re-pair the devices by following the initial pairing steps provided by Alcolizer.

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