Switching The Device On And Off; Automatic Measurements - Dräger Alcotest 6820 Instruction Manual

3.2.7

Switching the device on and off

To switch the device on:
Press and hold the OK key for approx.

1 second until the start window appears.
A self check is carried out.
Device information is displayed.
If the next service date has expired:
Have the device calibrated, see section 7 on page 32.

To switch the device off:
Press and hold the OK key.

The device will switch off after approx.
2 seconds.
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The device will switch off automatically approx. 4 minutes
after the last use.
When the batteries or rechargeable batteries are discharged,
the device switches off automatically – the battery symbol
flashes.
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3.3

Automatic measurements

CAUTION
!
Do not allow any high alcohol concentrations on the sensor,
e. g., by rinsing the mouth with a high proof alcohol shortly
before the measurement, as this will shorten the service life
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of the sensor.
NOTICE
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A new mouthpiece must be inserted for each test subject.
With automatic measurement, the device takes the sample
automatically as soon as the test subject has given a breath sample
that is sufficient into the mouthpiece of the device and the end of the
breath sample has been recognised by the device.
To carry out an automatic measurement:
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1. Insert a new mouthpiece into the holder (see section 3.2.6 on
page 26).
shut down in 2 sec.
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2. Switch on the device (see section 3.2.7
on page 27).
After approx. 2 seconds, READY will
appear on the display and a short
acoustic signal will sound. At the same
time
displayed.
The light flashes green.
The device is ready to use.
3. Ask the test subject to blow into the mouthpiece evenly and
without interruption, as long as possible.
the current test number
Use
READY
Test No. 00140
is
27