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lion alcolmeter

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 500 Mk IV 

User Handbook 

 

 

 

 

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Handbook Part A: 

OPERATOR

 Functions 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for alcolmeter 500

Page 1: ...lion alcolmeter 500 500 Instrument Mk IV with Printer Option User Handbook Book Product Code RM50737 Issue 2 Copyright 2011 Lion Laboratories Limited...

Page 2: ...lion alcolmeter 500 Mk IV User Handbook 2...

Page 3: ...s Logging a Failure 18 3 4 Manual Breath Sampling 20 3 5 Last Test Recall 20 3 6 The Auto Power Down Function 21 4 Breath Test Record Printouts 22 5 Warning Messages 25 5 1 Fatal Error Messages 25 5 2...

Page 4: ...y 38 10 3 View All Tests 39 10 4 Data Down loading to a PC 39 10 5 Clear Data 40 11 Instrument Calibration 41 11 1 General Information 41 11 2 Calibration ADJUSTMENT Mode 41 11 3 Use of the AlcoCal St...

Page 5: ...lion alcolmeter 500 Mk IV User Handbook 5 PLEASE Read this User Handbook carefully BEFORE using the instrument to test a subject s breath for the first time...

Page 6: ...to be used as a portable handheld device for rapid measurement of the alcohol concentration in the breath The users of the device will be health service professionals with the necessary skill and tra...

Page 7: ...ed on a subject and their alcohol reading noted all in around one minute This handbook explains the following aspects of the instrument so please read it carefully basic principles of operation how to...

Page 8: ...lion alcolmeter 500 Mk IV User Handbook 8 Handbook Part A OPERATOR Functions...

Page 9: ...Description Please note the following user features of the instrument 1 Disposable Mouthpiece 2 Function Switch A FSA Small button 3 Function Switch B FSB Large button 4 Display 5 Beeper internal 6 P...

Page 10: ...cannot occur once a breath test sequence has been started This button is also used in situations where the subject fails or refuses to supply a specimen of their breath into the instrument 2 2 Functi...

Page 11: ...udible tone messages to the instrument operator and to the subject 2 5 Breath Sampling Port The small white port located in the top channel of the instrument is the entrance to the fuel cell alcohol d...

Page 12: ...e procedure NOTE the mouthpiece used with the 500 MK 4 is the same as that supplied for use the lion alcolmeter S D2 and earlier 500 versions 2 7 Leather Pouch This protects the instrument from most l...

Page 13: ...rs when there is enough power for about twenty more breath tests depending on conditions of usage The power unit can be recharged from either the mains or 12 volts DC using the appropriate charger as...

Page 14: ...is followed by the date and time and then a review of the remaining memory capacity STEP 3 Function Selection Now scroll through the menu using the small button FSA to select what you want to do ther...

Page 15: ...et time usually 5 minutes it switches off automatically STEP 4 Attach a New Mouthpiece If you chose to breath test a new subject NEW TEST this proceeds as follows The mouthpiece must be attached in a...

Page 16: ...he mouthpiece HARD enough to bring on the message Breath Flow and to sound the continuous beep tone and then for LONG enough for the sample to be taken into the sensor for analysis This successful seq...

Page 17: ...except in the case of a repeat blow by the same subject for the same specimen STEP 9 Test Next Subject or Switch Off The system software now returns to STEP 3 If you elect to run another breath test w...

Page 18: ...3 Invalid Breath Samples Logging a Failure If the subject does not blow long enough or sucks back before the breath specimen is taken into the fuel cell sensor for analysis then no sample is actually...

Page 19: ...mal NOTE you do NOT have to change the mouthpiece for repeated attempts by the same subject in the same test procedure If the subject refuses to blow into the instrument or by his actions and perhaps...

Page 20: ...ut almost at the end of expiration 3 5 Last Test Recall If you wish to recall the result of the last subject test perhaps to show the subject or someone else concerned with the procedure select the Re...

Page 21: ...recall the result of the last breath test 3 6 The Auto Power Down Function If the 500 is left switched on but no action is then taken for five minutes it will automatically switch itself off to conser...

Page 22: ...one of these were sufficient for analysis At 14 01 10 the operator terminated the procedure by pressing FSA to log the fact that the subject had failed to provide a suitable specimen of breath for ana...

Page 23: ...o are likely to have no alcohol in their breath and you wish to print out a record only in cases where alcohol IS present then the following may assist Carry out the breath testing without the printer...

Page 24: ...Result 0 65mg L Subject Name Subject Signature Operator Name Operator Signature Witness Name Witness Signature Location LION ALCOLMETER 500 Instrument Serial Number 12345 Last Calibration Check 16 54...

Page 25: ...vice personnel for attention lion alcolmeter 500 Error Code Messages Code Meaning Significance 2 Fuel cell amplifier signal is too high 3 Fuel cell output too low during instrument calibration 4 Gas f...

Page 26: ...arning message appears as there is enough power for only about twenty more complete breath test procedures also depending on conditions of usage The power unit can be recharged from either the mains o...

Page 27: ...nd possibly the various internal sensors 6 2 Changing the Batteries The standard power supply unit used with the 500 and unless otherwise specified at the time of ordering is two AA cells These should...

Page 28: ...complete breath test procedures The power unit can be recharged from either the mains or 12 volts DC using the appropriate charger as supplied This connects to the instrument via the small port on the...

Page 29: ...he AlcoCal Instrument calibration ADJUSTMENT is needed when the CHECK procedure produces a reading that is greater than 0 03mg L away in either direction from the known value of the AlcoCal standard A...

Page 30: ...se on the cylinder outlet tube as shown here The mouthpiece on the instrument is then placed over this tube so as to sample the alcohol vapour from the cylinder during the checking procedure Replace t...

Page 31: ...strument to be checked should not have analysed any sample containing alcohol in the last 30 minutes Now follow the instructions above to enter Calibration CHECK Mode Because dry gas is used for this...

Page 32: ...ample It is important that the gas then flows at least a further second after pressing FSB before releasing the AlcoCal button Once the AlcoCal sample has been taken observe the display Calibration CH...

Page 33: ...ate and time of the last calibration CHECK but not the alcohol reading actually obtained because the value of the alcohol standard that was used is not defined to the instrument is stored automaticall...

Page 34: ...Let the subject hyperventilate before supplying breath This cools the mouth and upper airways so that alcohol is lost by condensation from the breath on expiration and so produces a falsely low readi...

Page 35: ...lion alcolmeter 500 Mk IV User Handbook 35 Handbook Part B SUPERVISOR Functions...

Page 36: ...tions accessible at this higher user level are Viewing and printing stored breath test data Calibration of the alcohol measuring system Setting the date and time Activating deactivating the Manual Sam...

Page 37: ...Button SELECT Small Button NEXT Supervisor Menu Stored Data Large Button SELECT Small Button NEXT Supervisor Menu Calibration Large Button SELECT Small Button NEXT Supervisor Menu Set Date Time Large...

Page 38: ...you to Stored Data EXIT screen 10 2 View Summary This utility displays a single screen summary of all breath test records held in memory This page is also sent to the printer if this is connected to t...

Page 39: ...structed NOTE pressing BACK at the start of the series takes you to show the most recent test This screen is shown for ten seconds following which the system automatically reverts back to the All Test...

Page 40: ...5 Clear Data This enables the Supervisor to erase all data from memory Stored Data EXIT Large Button Select Small Button Next Stored Data Clear Data Large Button Select Small Button Next Clear Data A...

Page 41: ...is known You may use either a wet bath simulator or dry gas standard such as the Lion AlcoCal product However for technical reasons the instrument MUST KNOW which type of standard is to be used Wet or...

Page 42: ...nstructions for its preparation and use as given in Section 7 of this User Handbook 11 4 The Calibration ADJUSTMENT Procedure 1 Switch on and access the Calibration ADJUSTMENT option of the Supervisor...

Page 43: ...rvice you may wish to CHECK its accuracy of calibration Section 7 of this User Handbook to verify that the above process has been carried out satisfactorily Make a record of the process 11 5 The Calib...

Page 44: ...hit ENTER so for utmost accuracy enter the minute in advance of the actual current and then press ENTER when the actual real time catches up to agree with this displayed value Following entry the two...

Page 45: ...on brings up the review change screen for this setting Change the setting as required and then ENTER this as instructed This then brings back the initial utility option screen Supervisor Menu Manual S...

Page 46: ...tory setting is 1111 3 If the PIN code is not entered correctly in three attempts the instrument automatically switches off 4 If you entered the PIN code correctly you may now change it if you wish to...

Page 47: ...for breath 0 to 40 C Disposable mouthpiece simple disposable pressure type tube Temperature range for calibration checking and adjustment using dry gas standards 15 to 30 C Storage temperature 20 to 6...

Page 48: ...breath test files English language date time and test result can be stored in memory for downloading to a PC Two stage low memory warning 20 remaining tests then Memory Full RFI certification emissio...

Page 49: ...powered by AA batteries alone or a 500 instrument powered by AA batteries attached to a thermal printer RM40800 via a printer cable RM50871 The printer and printer charger meet international standards...

Page 50: ...unction Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF emissions CISPR 11 Class B The 500 system is suitable for use in all esta...

Page 51: ...oors are covered with synthetic material then the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical fast transient burst IEC 61000 4 4 Exempt Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercia...

Page 52: ...cations equipment should be used no closer to any part of the 500 including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter...

Page 53: ...eople a Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio celluar cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be pr...

Page 54: ...80 MHz d 1 2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 1 2 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 2 3 P 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 38 0 38 0 73 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 8 3 8 7 3 100 12 12 23 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power no...

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