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Q3 Innovations AlcoHawk PT500P Owner's Manual

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    Owner’s manual © 2010 q3 innovations v030210

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents introduction .................................................................................1 effects of alcohol ...................................................................2 preparation ...................................................................................3 c...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction intended use this breath alcohol tester is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Readings obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication. The accuracy of this device has been established at a blood alcohol concentration (bac) of 0.008 and 0.032. Accurac...

  • Page 4: Effects Of Alcohol

    2 effects of alcohol bac dose-specific effects 0.020-0.039% generally no loss of coordination, slight euphoria or loss of shyness. Depressant effects are not apparent. 0.040-0.069% general feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions, sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor impairment of r...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    3 preparation install the batteries apply a small amount of pressure on the battery cover located on the back of the product. Push down and away from the product to release the cover. Install 2 aa batteries and slide cover back in place. Insert a new mouthpiece insert a new mouthpiece firmly into th...

  • Page 6: Components Diagram

    4 components diagram breath out do not cover while testing breath pipe in display on/off power button enter button select button.

  • Page 7: Operation

    5 operation wait 20 minutes after the subject smokes, eats or drinks before testing. Failure to wait 20 minutes can give inaccurate bac read- ings and harm the sensor. Step 1) press and hold the on/off power button for 1 second until you hear a beep. The unit reads “initializing...” as it prepares f...

  • Page 8: Read The Results

    6 step 6) to turn off the unit, press and hold the on/off power button for 1 second. Read the results the displayed result is an estimate of the test subject’s bac. A breath alcohol tester cannot determine the exact bac in the blood of the test subject. Correlation between brac and bac depends on ma...

  • Page 9: Menu Options

    7 menu options when the screen displays “test” and “options”, press the select button to view the menu options. Use the select button to move down through the menu options. Use the enter button to enter the selected menu option. Test counter to read the number of tests that have been performed since...

  • Page 10: Printing

    8 printing the alcohawk ® pt500p has the ability to print test results wirelessly. This feature requires the use of an alcohawk ® pt series wireless thermal printer (sold separately). Follow these steps to print a test result. Step 1) turn on the printer by pressing and holding the power button for ...

  • Page 11: Precautions

    9 precautions 1. After drinking, smoking and eating, users should wait at least 20 minutes before testing. 2. Avoid testing in strong winds, in a closed room with a heavy amount of smoke, or where alcohol is present. 3. When the battery low symbol appears replace the aa batteries. 4. Do not blow cig...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    10 specifications dimensions 5” x 2.63” x 1.25” (12.7 cm x 6.68 cm x 3.18 cm) weight 3.6 oz (102 g) without batteries; 5.2 oz (147 g) with batteries power supply two (2) aa alkaline batteries battery life 200 tests 1 sensor technology pt core™ electro-chemical fuel-cell sensor warm-up time 10-20 sec...

  • Page 13: Calibration

    11 calibration calibration of the alcohawk ® pt500p occurs during manufacturing using advanced alcohol simulation equipment. The manufacturer passes known bac levels through the sensor to set baseline values for testing. During testing, the unit compares users’ breath samples to these baseline value...

  • Page 14: Www.

    © 2010 q3 innovations v030210 2349 jamestown ave., suite #4 • independence, ia 50644 tel: 888-399-1687 • fax: 319-334-3421 sales email: sales@q3i.Com • service email: service@q3i.Com www. Q3i .Com.