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Technical Specifications

 

 

 

Product Name:

 

 

MARK V 

 

 

Sensor: 

 

 

Platinum Electrochemical Fuel Cell 

 

Accuracy:   

 

Meets DOT specific/- 0.005% up to 0.100 % BrAC  

 

 

 

 

and +/- 5% above 0.100% BrAC

 

 

Sample Accuracy:  

0.001 % (digital display)

 

 

Detection Range:   

0.000 to 0.400 BrAC

 

 

Response Time: 

 

10 seconds or less

 

 

Recovery Time: 

 

Less than 1 minute

 

 

Start-up Delay: 

 

Less than 1 minute

 

 

Sampling System:  

Automatically takes deep lung sample or tests manually.

 

 

Breath Sample Time:

 

Up to 12 seconds continuous breath 

– minimum 4 seconds 

 

Unit of Measure:   

BrAC, mg/l, mg/100ml, or any other units.

 

 

Working Temperature: 

23º to 131º F

 

(-5º to +55ºC)

 

 

Storage Conditions: 

-13º to 158º F (-25º to 70º C); not more than 95% relative  

 

 

 

 

humidity. 

 

LCD Display Size:   

2.0” X 1.5” viewing area (5cm X 4 cm), Automatic backlight  

 

 

 

 

f

or night time use. 

 

Dimensions

  

 

5.5” X 2.25” X 1.25” (140mm X 55mm X 30mm)

 

 

Weight 

 

 

.43 lbs (195 grams)

 

 

Self Diagnostics:   

Programmed self-check assures unit is operational upon 

 

 

 

 

power up. 

 

Power Supply  

 

Battery pack - holds four (4) AAA disposable Alkaline  

 

 

 

 

Batteries 

 

Battery Life:  

 

500 tests

 

 

Memory: 

 

 

Capable of saving 10,000 test results.

 

 

Pump: 

 

 

Automatically actuated electronic pump 

– No cocking 

 

 

 

 

required. 

 

Mouthpiece:  

 

Affordable, sanitary, and individually wrapped.

 

 

Calibration:   

 

Annually with monthly accuracy checks.  Use Wet Bath or  

 

 

 

 

Dry Gas. 

 

USB Cable   

 

Optional

 

Printer & Computer interface connection. 

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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