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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name
PAS V Passive Alcohol Sensor.
Function
Combines police-grade flashlight with device for detecting low levels of
airborne alcohol in exhaled breath, in vehicles and other enclosed
spaces, or over beverage containers.
Flashlight
1000 lumen, 3-Mode LED with optimized light dispersion through an
intense center beam.
Alcohol Sensor
Platinum Electrochemical fuel cell generates an electrical current in
response to alcohol vapor. The microcontroller will automatically turn off
the sensor after about 45 seconds, should you forget to turn off the
sensor.
Cell Heater
Built-in heater
regulates fuel cell temperature at 104◦F (40◦C) whenever
the flashlight is on.
Specificity
Fuel cell detects only alcohol. It is unaffected by acetone, paint or glue
fumes, foods, confectionery, methane, and practically any other
substance likely to be found in the breath.
Calibration
Performed at the factory. Additional field calibration procedure provided.
Calibration checks are recommended once a year or more frequently if
the unit appears to be losing sensitivity.
Air Sample
Pump runs for 5 seconds and draws in a 1 cu. in. (15ml) air sample.
Display
Color-coded 9-element LED bargraph display.
Peak Reading
2-10 sec at
104◦F(40C). Longer at lower temps if fuel cell heater isn’t on.
Recovery Time
30 seconds - 2 minutes after a positive reading; longer if fuel cell is
overloaded or heater is off.
Power Supply
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery (no memory). Charger
operable from 12-volt DC or 110-volt AC power.
Battery Capacity
65 minutes of continuous use on High; 190 minutes on low, if
charged using the Reset procedure. Store unit on the charger
to keep fully charged between use (no memory).
Charging Time
Approx. 3.5 hrs to recharge fully discharged batteries using the AC/DC
Fast Charger Cradle Unit and the Reset procedure.
Environmental
Operating temperature range: 0 to
104◦F (-18 to +40◦C). The PAS V
housing is weather resistant.
Dimensions
12" (300mm) long x 1.5" (38mm) diameter, increasing to 2.2" (56mm) at
head.
Weight
1.5 lb. (0.68kg) with batteries
