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Manual Sampling 
 

This method can be used when the test subject has a diminished lung capacity 
and cannot activate the Automatic Sampling test. 

 

1.  Follow steps 1-5 under Automatic Sampling. 

 

2.  Instruct  the  person  being  tested  to  breathe  in  deeply  and  blow  evenly  into 

the mouthpiece without a break for a minimum of 4 seconds. 

 

3.  While  the  person  is  blowing  and  after  a  minimum  of  4  seconds,  press  the  

green button and release. 

 

4.  After a few seconds, the measured value will display. 

 
 

Conducting a Passive Test (No Mouthpiece) 
 

1.  Turn the MARK V ON. 

 

2. 

When  “Please  Blow”  appears,  hold  the  sample  port  (mouthpiece  opening) 
about 4 inches from the subject’s mouth. 

 

3.  Have  the  subject  moderately  blow  towards  the  mouthpiece  holder  opening 

for several seconds. 

 

4.  Press the green button while the subject is blowing. 

 

5.  Results will appear on display (e.g. 0.000% or greater).  

 

Notes:   

  If the BAC is 0.000%, the display will be instantaneous.  If the BAC is higher than 

zero, please wait 3 minutes before performing the next test.   

  Use a new mouthpiece for each test. 

  The interval between two measurements will depend on the alcohol concentration 

of the first sample.  This interval cannot be shortened by temporarily switching off 
the instrument.  Please wait 3 minutes before performing the next test. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for MARK V Alcovisor

Page 1: ...K V Alcovisor Operating Manual PAS Systems International Inc 215 Southport Dr Suite 400 Morrisville NC 27560 www pasintl com 800 660 SNIF 540 372 3431 Copyright 2011 by PAS Systems International Inc A...

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Page 3: ...or Test Subject 5 Air Blank Feature 5 Measuring BrAC BAC 6 Automatic Sampling 6 Manual Sampling 7 Conducting a Passive Test No Mouthpiece 7 Accessing Test Records 8 Accuracy Checking and Calibration 8...

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Page 5: ...cedure to be conducted in about 30 seconds or less This manual describes the operation maintenance calibration check and calibration adjustment of the MARK V This manual should be read completely and...

Page 6: ...r and displayed on screen The instrument is simple to operate and may be used as often as required provided that a suitable delay is allowed between successive tests This time delay allows the fuel ce...

Page 7: ...e cover When replacing the batteries always replace ALL four batteries Turning On Off ON Press and hold the Green ON OFF button for 2 3 seconds The display light comes on and a self test automatic Bla...

Page 8: ...rea and RIGHT green buttons to select the correct Date and Time b Select Update to confirm 2 Auto Off a Use the LEFT red and RIGHT green buttons to Select the time limit to turn off the device automat...

Page 9: ...e test The person must also avoid repeated deep breaths hyperventilation as this will temporarily cool down the breath and may lead to a false reading Should the person have diminished lung capacity a...

Page 10: ...click sounds Blowing can cease when the click is heard 7 After a few seconds the Test Result will be displayed on the LCD If the unit is left on it will power down after displaying the test result fo...

Page 11: ...RK V ON 2 When Please Blow appears hold the sample port mouthpiece opening about 4 inches from the subject s mouth 3 Have the subject moderately blow towards the mouthpiece holder opening for several...

Page 12: ...est is not within the acceptable range the unit must be re calibrated by PAS Systems International Inc or by persons who have been properly trained for alcohol detector calibration Due to the sensitiv...

Page 13: ...nnected to the simulator outlet should not be longer than 2 in order to prevent condensation 4 Plug Simulator in and turn switch to the ON position 5 Allow the solution to heat 6 After 15 20 minutes c...

Page 14: ...red value will be displayed If the measured value is within 0 005 BrAC of the altitude adjusted concentration value the MARK V is working accurately Note Suitable Dry Gas Standards and Regulators are...

Page 15: ...0 080 Dry Gas 0 1 0 080 500 0 981 0 078 1000 0 962 0 077 1500 0 943 0 075 2000 0 925 0 074 2500 0 907 0 073 3000 0 889 0 071 3500 0 872 0 070 4000 0 854 0 068 4500 0 837 0 067 5000 0 820 0 066 5500 0...

Page 16: ...There is no limitation on the number of tests that may be conducted between calibration checks providing the monthly checks are completed 3 External Calibration Check Tolerance 0 005 or 5 at or above...

Page 17: ...call PAS Systems International Inc technical service at 800 660 7643 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The display is only faintly lit or the unit will not turn on The power supply to the unit is completely exh...

Page 18: ...Temperature 23 to 131 F 5 to 55 C Storage Conditions 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C not more than 95 relative humidity LCD Display Size 2 0 X 1 5 viewing area 5cm X 4 cm Automatic backlight for night time us...

Page 19: ...onal Inc or an authorized service technician Only original MARK V parts may be used To keep the instrument clean periodically use a mild disinfectant and a soft cloth on the outside of the case DO NOT...

Page 20: ...MARK V Alcovisor Law Enforcement PAS Systems International Inc 215 Southport Dr Suite 400 Morrisville NC 27560 http www pasintl com Tel 540 372 3431 800 660 SNIF Printed 10 12 5 00...

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