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Introduction 2 General Warnings 2 LE Function Description Diagram 3 Standard Active Breath Test (With Mouth Piece) 4 Passive Breath Test (Without Mouth Piece) 7 User Menu Functions 10

GPS (Factory Fitted Option) 10 Area Code 10 ID Code 10 Location Code 11 Passive Test 11 Records 11 Days to Recal 11 Off 11 back 11

Recalibration Requirements 12 Recalibration Reminder 12 Recalibration Notice 12 Alcohol in the Human Body 13

Body Weight 14 Deep Lung Air 14 Mouth Alcohol 14 Effects of Alcohol in the Human Body 14

Warranty on Alcolizer LE 15 Trademarks and Certifications 16

Congratulations on the purchase of your new $OFROL]HU�/(�

Your new breathalyser is precision engineered using state of the art electronics and electrochemical fuel cell sensor technology to give reliable, accurate and trouble free operation. Alcolizer LE breath test device is manufactured under ISO 9001:2000 Quality Assurance Scheme and certified to Australian Standard 3547-1997 for Type 2 devices.

Please read this entire Operations Manual carefully before using the device for the first time - and retain for future reference.

Devices may arrive to you in “Sleep Mode”. This means the device is inactive (will not switch on). To activate the LE device, simply connect it to the mains charger power pack. This will restore normal operation and also charge the battery. The battery charge cycle may take up to 3 hours to fully charge the battery pack.

MAKE SURE THE DEVICE IS FULLY CHARGED PRIOR TO USE.

Disclaimer The BAC reading obtained by correct use of this device is only considered accurate at the time you test yourself. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of your reading. Neither the manufacturer, distributor nor owner accepts liability or responsibility due to any action or claim arising from the reading produced by this device, whether used correctly or incorrectly.

1. WARNING: To obtain an accurate reading do not consume alcohol or use mouth wash

containing alcohol for at least 10 minutes prior to using this device. 2. CAUTION: Remember Your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) readings can continue to rise

or fluctuate for up to 2 hours after you last consumed alcohol. Should your BAC readings be near or over the local legal limit, you are advised to stop drinking, wait 15 minutes and then retest yourself.

3. DO NOT DRIVE until a new test shows a decline in your BAC reading and your BAC reading is

below the local legislation legal limit.

4. It can take up to 10 hours for a high BAC level to return to zero. In such circumstances further testing later in the day or the following morning is strongly recommended.

5. STORAGE: Do not store device in direct sunlight or places where extreme temperature

conditions can occur.

All Alcolizer LE functions are accessed via the ENTER & keys. Communication is via the USB port and battery charging access is via the Battery Charger connection port.

Disposable mouth piece

The Alcolizer LE has optional functions which may or may not be active on your device. The Screen images shown in this Operations Manual may differ to your device depending on the options fitted or functions enabled.

Down arrow key Moves selection cursor downwards.

Up arrow key Moves selection cursor upwards.

Sample Inlet

Enter key Activates selected function

Battery Charger Connection port.

USB Connection port.

LCD Colour Graphics display

Outlet

Stainless Steel Sample Spigot

The standard active breath test is the primary breath test method employed by regulatory bodies through out the world. It requires the use of a mouthpiece to deliver a breath sample in excess of 1.2 litres in volume to the testing device, to give an accurate and reliable BAC test result. Before taking a breath sample, ensure the subject has not consumed alcohol for at least 10 minutes.

1. Switch the device on by pressing either the ENTER or the keys. A company logo screen will appear for seven seconds prior to this screen. The logo screen can be terminated sooner by pressing either the ENTER or keys a 2nd time.

Time, Date and Battery Level indicating bar window.

2. Fit a new mouthpiece to the device’s stainless steel sample inlet spigot. NOTE: Hygiene precautionary procedure. Grasp the mouth piece at the “non ribbed end” and tear the plastic

wrapping from the ribbed end, downwards to about half way. Note the spigot inlet hole is now exposed. “Roll” the mouth piece inlet

hole onto the stainless steel sample inlet spigot. Remove the balance of the plastic wrap just prior to testing to ensure

hygienic use. 3. Press ENTER key to perform test.

Note: This selection screen is one of a number of data input options available. These options if enabled will appear in sequence at this step and may require further input in subsequent steps of the breath test process. If no data input options are enabled, these selection type screens will be omitted See your distributor for further details.

The Male / Female selection screen will display.

Press either of the keys to select the Male or Female menu item.

The selected menu item is highlighted by a black bar with white text.

Press ENTER key to accept selected menu item.

5. After a valid breath sample is taken, the Analysing Sample message is displayed until the device has calculated your BAC reading.

This will normally take about 15 seconds (0.090g/100mL sample). In cold climate conditions it may take up to 30 seconds to display your BAC reading.

When the BAC reading is calculated, it will be displayed on the screen together with the unit of measurement (E.G: g/100mL) and retained until the Recovering period has ended.

The Recovering period is the time the Fuel Cell sensor requires to recover from the last breath test. This period will vary according to BAC reading displayed.

Recovery time from a 0.000g/100mL (zero) BAC reading - 5 seconds. Recovery time from a 0.060g/100mL BAC reading is approximately

30 seconds.

The device performs an internal self check and after a few seconds the BLOW screen will display. (If self check is unsuccessful an error code will display and the device will not accept a breath sample).

If any step in a breath test sequence is not completed or the device is

left idle for a prolonged period of time, then the device will terminate the breath test and display TEST TIMED OUT TRY AGAIN.

The standard breath test time out period is 60 seconds. If a test time out does occur during a breath test, then a new breath test

must be performed. Press ENTER key to perform new breath test as per step 3 above.

4. Take a deep breath, place mouth over mouthpiece inlet (ribbed end) and blow a gentle to medium breath sample into the mouth piece.

The exhaled breath sample volume is indicated via a red bar graph, scrolling left to right across the screen. A beeping sound is also heard during the breath sample delivery phase, indicating a satisfactory breath sample is being delivered.

Continue blowing until the device takes a sample of the exhaled breath volume, indicated by a long beep sound and device displaying STOP. Note: The frequency of the sound beeps increases with the intensity of

the blow pressure. Blowing too hard or too soft will result in INVALID SAMPLE TRY AGAIN being displayed (see next screen).

If INVALID SAMPLE TRY AGAIN is displayed due to incorrect blow pressure, simply start the BLOW breath sample delivery phase again when device ready and blow correctly as described above.

The INVALID SAMPLE TRY AGAIN message will flash on and off for four seconds, before reverting back to the BLOW screen as above.

Note: The LE has been designed to accept a gentle and continuous breath sample blow. Do not blow strongly!

While the device is still in the recovery period (Recovering display screen) it is possible, if required, to enlarge the reading displayed by pressing either the ENTER or keys. Pressing any key again will return the screen to normal display. Once the Recovering period has ended this function is no longer available.

Note: Once in this display mode no further testing is possible. Press either the ENTER or the keys to return to normal operation.

When the recovery period has ended, the device is ready for the next breath test. The BAC display window will be blank if “ Keep Previous Reading” function is not enabled.

Note: To enable this function contact your distributor.

To perform another breath test repeat steps 1 to 5.

Note: If the device function “ Keep Previous Reading” is enabled, the last BAC reading is retained on the display screen until another breath test procedure is started.

Also included in the display screen is: Test Time and Date, Unit of

Measurement (E.G: g/100mL) and additional text if options are enabled.

To perform another breath test repeat steps 1 to 5.

A passive test is a test that is performed in a non invasive manner without using a mouthpiece. The test is performed by holding the LE device approximately 80 to 100mm in front of the test subject’s mouth and asking them to count or talk so that exhaled breath may be picked up by the device and analysed for the presence of any alcohol. The following Passive Breath Test operating instructions presumes that the device’s passive mode function has being enabled. Refer to User Menu section for instructions on how to enable or disable the passive mode of operation. 1. Switch the device on by pressing either the ENTER or the keys. A

company logo screen will appear for seven seconds prior to this screen. The logo screen can be terminated sooner by pressing either the ENTER or the keys a 2nd time.

Note: The Enter button has changed from blue to orange to signify the

passive mode. Time, Date and Battery Level indicating bar window.

2. Press the ENTER key to perform test. The device performs an internal self check and after a few seconds the READY for passive Test screen will display.

(If self check is unsuccessful an error code will display). If any step in a passive breath test sequence is not completed or the

device is left idle for a prolong period of time, then the device will terminate the breath test and display TEST TIMED OUT TRY AGAIN.

The standard breath test time out period is 60 seconds. If a test time out does occur during a passive breath test, then a new

passive breath test must be performed. Press the ENTER key to perform new passive breath test as per step 1 above.

3. Hold the device approx. 80 to 100mm in front of the test subject’s mouth, so that the subject is breathing or talking directly into the device’s stainless steel sample inlet spigot. Ask the Subject to start talking e.g., counting from 20 onwards, until you tell them to stop. “ 20… 21… 22… 23… 24… 25… etc.” The subject should count in one second steps.

While they are talking / counting, the operator should press the ENTER key to take a sample. Note: The device is set to take 3 pump samples. During these 3 pumps the

operator must hold the device steady and the same distance from the subject. The LE will give 3 sample pump clicks, followed by a long beep sound. Analysing Sample will then appear on the screen.

After a passive breath sample is taken, Analysing Sample message is displayed until the device has calculated the passive BAC reading.

This will normally take between about 3 to 15 seconds. In cold climate conditions it may take up to 30 seconds to display the passive BAC reading.

When the passive BAC reading is calculated, PASS NO ALCOHOL or WARNING ALCOHOL will be displayed on the screen and retained until the Recovering period has ended.

If a PASS NO ALCOHOL reading is displayed the device has indicated that no alcohol was detected in the near vicinity of the subject’ s exhaled breath.

When Recovering period has ended the device is ready for next passive breath test. To perform another passive breath test repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

If a WARNING ALCOHOL reading is displayed the device has indicated that alcohol was detected in the near vicinity of subject’ s exhaled breath.

When the Recovering period has ended, a STANDARD ACTIVE BREATH TEST (With Mouth Piece) must be performed.

The Recovering period is the time the Fuel Cell sensor requires to recover from last breath test, this period will vary according to BAC reading displayed.

Recovery time from a PASS NO ALCOHOL reading - 5 seconds. Recovery time from a WARNING ALCOHOL reading can be up to 30

seconds depending on concentration detected.

4. When this display screen appears the device is ready to perform the STANDARD ACTIVE BREATH TEST (With Mouth Piece). Note: ENTER key has changed colour from orange to blue indicating

that device has changed operation to a STANDARD ACTIVE BREATH TEST requiring a mouth piece to be fitted.

Fit a new mouthpiece to the device’ s stainless steel sample inlet spigot. Press ENTER key to perform test.

Refer to step 2 and onwards of STANDARD ACTIVE BREATH TEST (With Mouth Piece) operation instructions (page 5).

When the BAC reading is calculated, it will be displayed on the screen together with unit of measurement (E.G: g/100mL) and retained until the Recovering period has ended.

Recovering

Recovering

Recovering

When Recovery period has ended the device is ready for next passive breath test. The BAC display window will be blank if “ Keep Previous Reading” function was not enabled. Note: ENTER key has again changed colour from blue to orange indicating

that device has changed operation back to a PASSIVE BREATH TEST (Without Mouth Piece) mode.

To perform another passive breath test repeat steps 1 to 4.

Note: If the device function “ Keep Previous Reading” is enabled, the last passive reading is retained on the display screen until another passive breath test procedure is started.

Note this is an option, please consult your distributor to enable this function Also included in the display screen is: Passive Time and Date and other additional text if options are enabled. To perform another passive breath test repeat steps 1 to 4.

The user menu is used to enable or disable some of the device’ s operation functions, inputting of numerical codes and viewing of device stored data. To enter the user menu, press both the keys together until the user menu display screen appears.

To select a menu function press either of the keys to scroll up and down the menu list. The selected menu function is highlighted by a black bar.

To access the highlighted menu press the ENTER key, this allows you to set functions YES/NO, read records and input data.

To exit the user menu select EDFN�and then press the ENTER key. This restores device to the selected or the previous operation mode.

GPS (Factory Fitted Option): This function identifies the global position of the device at the time of the GPS scan. It can be used to identify the location of a breath test or more importantly the location of an emergency / rescue situation. Select GPS and press the ENTER key to take and display GPS area location reading.

To obtain a GPS location lock, the device needs to be in a clear area with line of sight to satellites and no electrical interference.

A “ cold start scan” (no previous scan in this area) may take up to 90 seconds to lock onto the 4 satellites required for location reading. A hot scan (previous scan in same area) may only take up to 30 seconds for a location reading.

If location lock cannot be obtained press ENTER key to cancel scan function. Unknown Location will display.

Area Code: This is a 6 digit numeric code to identify the area location of a breath test. Select Area Code and press the ENTER key to access the 6 digit Area code number. The first digit that is underlined can now have its numeric value changed by pressing either of the keys. Press the ENTER key to accept the new value and to proceed to the next digit.

The above procedure is used to change and accept each digit’ s value. When no digits are underlined the area code number will be recorded in the internal data log against the breath test performed and all subsequent tests until a new area code number is recorded.

ID Code: This is an 8 digit numeric code to identify the person using the device. This code can also be used for other identification purposes. Select ID Code and press the ENTER key to access the 8 digit ID code number. The first digit that is underlined can now have its numeric value changed by pressing either of the keys. Press the ENTER key to accept the new value and to proceed to next digit.

The above procedure is used to change and accept each digit’ s value. When no digits are underlined the ID code number will be recorded in the internal data log against the breath test performed and all subsequent tests until a new ID code number is recorded.

Location Code: This is an 8 digit numeric code to identify the precise location of breath test (similar to area code). Select Location Code and press the ENTER key to access the 8 digit location code number. The first digit that is underlined can now have its numeric value changed by pressing either of the keys. Press the ENTER key to accept the new value and to proceed to next digit.

The above procedure is used to change and accept each digit’ s value. When no digits are underlined the location code number will be recorded in the internal data log against the breath test performed and all subsequent tests until a new location code number is recorded.

Passive Test: This function allows the Passive Breath Test mode to be enabled or disabled on the device. Refer to Passive Breath Test operating instructions in this manual. Select Passive Test and press the ENTER key to select: YES Passive Test or NO Passive Test

Records: This function shows the number of breath test records stored in the device’ s memory and also allows the user to view previous breath test BAC readings. Select Records and press the ENTER key to access Records display screen. Press either of the keys to scroll up and down the records list

The selected record will display all related data associated with the breath test BAC reading.

To exit the records display screen: press the ENTER key.

Days to Recal: Displays the number of days remaining before recalibration of the device is required.

Off: This function manually switches the unit off. Select Off and press the ENTER key to manually switch unit off.

The device will switch off automatically after 12 minutes (default value) if no functions have occurred within that period.

back: Select EDFN and press the ENTER key to revert back to the operation screen.

Re-Calibration Requirements The Alcolizer LE requires re-calibration every 6 months (190 days) as per Australian Standards Certification requirement.

Recalibration Reminder: The device will display a warning message after switch on, if 14 days

or less remain before calibration is required. To cancel the warning messages press the ENTER key – device will

resume normal operation until zero days to re-cal is reached. It is recommended that re-calibration of the device is performed

before warning message period expires.

Recalibration Notice: When zero days to re-calibration is reached, the RECAL screen is

displayed and the device is locked, preventing any further breath tests until the device is re-calibrated.

Return the device to Alcolizer Technology for re-calibration prior to the number of days warning message reaching zero. Avoid the inability and inconvenience of performing further breath tests when required.

P.O. Box 1856 Cleveland DC Queensland 4163

Australia

Phone: + 61 7 3821 1606 Fax: +61 7 3821 1633 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alcolizer.com

MOST IMPORTANT!!!! Please Read

The Alcolizer LE measures the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) simply by breath analysis. When a person consumes an alcoholic drink (beer, wine, spirits, etc.,) the liquid passes quickly from the mouth into the stomach and, ultimately into the small intestine. However, the alcoholic fluid can only pass from the stomach through to the small intestine when the stomach valve opens. This process is known as gastric emptying. Alcohol, particularly in strong solution, is able to delay the opening of this valve and this may explain the fact that a person may sometimes consume two or three straight spirits and yet show a low BAC for some appreciable time afterwards. It is in the upper part of the small intestine, the duodenum, that the alcohol is absorbed into the blood stream. As the blood flows from the duodenum it eventually passes through the liver, where a certain small quantity of alcohol is constantly removed. This elimination process proceeds at a fixed rate, but is fairly slow, so that only a small quantity of alcohol can be removed at any time. Eventually, however, about 90% of the ingested alcohol will have been removed by the liver as the blood flows back through it from the body, with the remainder being removed through urine, breath and the skin with sweat. In the liver, the alcohol is broken down chemically to produce, eventually, carbon dioxide. This is carried by the blood and excreted from the body via the breath from the lungs. The concentration of alcohol for most rapid absorption is about 20% by volume, which corresponds to scotch and water 50/50, or sherry. Because strong solutions of alcohol depress the rate of opening of the valve connecting the stomach to the duodenum, drinks like neat spirits (typically 40% alcohol by volume) have a slower rate of absorption. Beers, because of their low concentration (typically 4% alcohol by volume), are also more slowly absorbed. Carbon dioxide, as in soda water, dry ginger or champagne, hastens the passage of alcohol into the blood and hence increases the maximum BAC. In general, the slower the rate of absorption, the lower the maximum BAC will be, all other factors being equal. All the time a person is drinking, alcohol is being absorbed into the bloodstream, so that they are increasing their BAC. Even when they have finished actual consumption, alcohol is still present in the stomach and intestine so that the alcohol absorption phase is not actually completed until some time later. If the intestine and stomach are empty of solid food then absorption of alcohol is unimpeded and may take only 30 minutes to reach completion after the last drink has been swallowed. However, if the stomach is relatively full of food from a recent or current meal, then the absorption of alcohol into the blood is slowed and may take 90 minutes, or even longer, to reach completion. The presence of food in the stomach will also influence the maximum BAC that can be attained after the consumption of a certain quantity of alcohol. If the alcohol is consumed over a long period of time, then the rate of increase in the BAC due to its absorption may be close to the simultaneous breakdown rate in the liver. This breakdown rate is roughly equivalent to removing the alcohol from 285mL or a single measure of spirits every hour.

Body Weight Nearly two thirds of body weight is water. Absorbed alcohol is distributed by the blood and mixes evenly throughout this water. The larger the body the more water contained, and so the lower the final alcohol concentration. The larger the person, the lower the BAC after drinking a certain quantity of alcohol. Deep Lung Air A true measurement of the blood alcohol concentration can only be obtained by analysing deep lung air since only this has been in close contact with the blood See Fig 8. Air from the mouth and the upper parts of the respiratory tract has not been in close contact with the blood and so is low in alcohol. In most people, deep lung air is reached after the first 1 litre of breath has been expired.

Shallow Lung Air

Deep Lung Air

Blood in closestcontact with air atend of the lungs

Fig 8. Alcohol and the lungs

Mouth alcohol The concentration of alcohol in the mouth is much higher than would ever be present in the blood so that, if a breath sample were analysed soon after the subject had consumed his or her drink, the reading would be very high due to residual alcohol remaining in the mouth. Some of this mouth alcohol would evaporate into the expired air but this breath alcohol reading would not reflect the true blood alcohol concentration. It is important therefore that a period of at least ten minutes has elapsed since the subject had his or her last drink. This ten minute period allows for any mouth alcohol to be dispersed, so that a valid breath alcohol analysis can be carried out to determine the blood alcohol concentration.

It should always be remembered that, contrary to popular opinion, breath analysis does NOT measure the alcohol coming from the stomach or remaining from t he last drink, but the representative portion coming from the blood.

Effects of Alcohol on the Human Body Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. This means that it slows down the processes occurring in the higher centres of the brain resulting in the classical symptoms of alcohol intoxication. These symptoms include, among others, loss of balance, poor coordination of the eyes and limbs, tunnel vision and the inability to make self criticism, with the result that the drunken driver genuinely believes himself to be driving better and more safely than he really is. The common though mistaken idea that alcohol is a stimulant stems from the appearance and behaviour of a person under its influence. This behaviour is caused by the depression or removal of shyness or those normal restraints imposed on the sober individual by society or the environment.

Warranty on Alcolizer LE

1. The Alcolizer LE device is manufactured by Alcolizer Technology and is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.

2. Alcolizer Technology will repair or replace, at its option, any unit which becomes defective within

that period except when such defects result from obvious abuse, accidental damage or improper use. The protective leather case shall be covered by this warranty except where defects are attributable to general wear and tear.

3. LE units serviced and repaired by Alcolizer Technology shall carry a sixty (60) day workmanship

guarantee. When a defective part is replaced under warranty the new part shall be guaranteed for the duration of the original warranty or a period of sixty (60) days which ever is the greater.

4. The warranty by Alcolizer Technology is subject to the following conditions:

a. Alcolizer Technology reserves the right to determine whether the failure is or is not

covered by warranty b. Alcolizer technology will not honour any obligations expressed or implied except as stated

above. c. Alcolizer Technology shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, loss of use, or

consequential damages resulting from the use of Alcolizer Equipment. d. Alcolizer Technology will not warrant service carried out by any unauthorized agencies or

unauthorized modifications by the user. e. The purchaser is responsible for the cost of returning the LE to Alcolizer Technology for

warranty or other servicing requirements. If your LE requires service, send the device back to Alcolizer Technology with the details of the fault or contact your authorized distributor. Remember to fill in details on Warranty Card enclosed, and then return the card to Alcolizer Technology to record your warranty details. This will also assist in identifying the unit if lost or stolen.

Alcolizer Technology has the following trademarks and certifications for the

Alcolizer LE, that guarantees the customer a premium device. This product is produced under an ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management scheme.

The AS3547 Certified Product Standard, the and electromagnetic compliance standards, provides you with the

peace of mind that the LE will give accurate BAC readings and will not be interfered with (or be interfered with by) your

television, computer or other equipment prone to interference by annoying electromagnetic emissions.

For more information on Alcolizer Technology Products Please visit our Web Site www.alcolizer.com

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