Conducting the measurement:
1.
Press the power button. If you release the power button you can see initial
window and check the information, date, time and serial number.
2.
The device warms up until you can see the “BLOW” sign and hear one beep
sound. During the display WAIT sign you can go into menu mode if you press the
button “M“. If you leave the menu mode, warming up is automatically done.
3.
When “BLOW” is shown on the display also a green light is blinking above the
display, this green light blinks until you start your test.
4.
Now blow into the mouthpiece for 3 seconds until a “tictac” tone concludes the
breath sample. Tip: Blow into the moutpiece as if you would whistle without a tone.
5.
After taking your breath sample the LC display shows “Analyzing/wait”.
6.
The result is displayed with one beep sound, you can see the result for a time
period of 15 seconds.
7.
The device automatically turns off after 15 seconds without using it*.
If you want to do another test, then press the power button again.
*If you keep press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds, you can see “Power
off” on display. After showing this message for 2 seconds the device turns off.
Note on the storage of measurement results:
The ACE ALP-1 med Breathalyzer stores up to 500 measurement results. If the stora-
ge is full, the oldest stored measurement will be deleted and the new one saved.
Explanation of the tones/lights in normal and in fast mode
(you can choose the
fast mode in the measurment settings of the User or Administer menu):
The default setting for the level “PASS“ is 0.20‰ (per mill), for the level “ALERT“ it is
0.50 per mill and for the level “FAIL“ it is 1.00 per mill. If needed you can change the
levels in the Administer menu. Please choose “Administer menu“, then “Measure-
ment set.“ and then “Limits Level“.
1. Normal mode:
Within Pass level range, the device will show a numerical result on the display
together with a short beep sound and a green light
Over Pass level up to Alert Level, the device will show a numerical result on the
display together with a slow & continuing beep sound and a red light
Over Alert Level up to Fail level, the device will show a numerical result on the
display together with a fast & continuing beep sound and a red light
Over the Fail level, the device will show a numerical result on the display together
with a long beep sound and a red light
2. Fast mode:
If the fast mode is activated then you will see the letter “F“ right above on the
display.
Within Pass level range, the device will show “PASS” on the display together with a
short beep sound and a green light
Over Pass level up to Alert Level, the device will show “FAIL” on the display
together with a slow & continuing beep sound and a red light
Over Alert Level up to Fail level, the device will show “FAIL” on the display together
with a fast & continuing beep sound and a red light
Over the Fail level, the device will show “FAIL” on the display together with a long
beep sound and a red light
ACE Instruments recommends:
Always use a new mouthpiece for each person and test that is conducted.
ACE Instruments assumes no liability for any damages which arise when several
people use the same mouthpiece for multiple tests.
Only use the provided single packed and hygienic mouthpieces (more are avai-
lable at www.ace-instruments.net). During each test the Breathalyzer’s internal and
external parts come into contact with human secretion (saliva, blood, sweat, etc.)!
Use safety gloves when pulling out a mouthpiece used by another person!
You can buy appropriate gloves at ACE Technik (www.ace-technik.de).
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
WHEN YOU HAVE EATEN, DRUNKEN ALCOHOL OR SMOKED A CIGARETTE,
WAIT AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING THE MEASUREMENT. ANY TEST
CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE RECOMMENDED WAITING
PERIOD WILL RESULT IN INACCURATE RESULTS.
IF THE TEST RESULT IS BELOW 0.10‰ (PER MILL) OR 0.050 mg/L (UK setting)
OR 0.010% BAC (US setting) THEN THE DEVICE SHOWS 0.00 (‰ OR mg/L OR
% BAC – depending on the setting) ON THE DISPLAY. THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE
AT A LOW RANGE OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION IT IS POSSIBLE TO MEASURE
OTHER MATERIALS IN YOUR MOUTH.
This breathalyzer is a high quality and sensitive measurement device. To maintain
the accuracy of the fuel cell sensor, it should regularly be used. If the device is
not used for an extended period of time, the sensor can dry out. ACE Instruments
recommends to use the breathalyzer at least 2 times per month (even if you have
not been drinking alcohol).
Due to changes in the product, the procedures stated can change. This can take
place without prior notice or adaptation of the operating manual and is no cause
for complaint, return or price reduction. The user is responsible for recognizing
discrepancies between the operating manual and the actual handling of the
breathalyzer and must react accordingly.
