SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS

Sampling System
Operator is trained to manually take a deep lung sample.

Mouthpiece
Options of both straight and one-way individually wrapped mouthpieces for sampling.

Other
Is capable of analyzing blood samples or the head space over a drink to check for alcohol.  Connected to a Quick Draw it can perform passive sampling.

Power Supply
9 volt heavy duty alkaline battery
Battery Capacity
300+ tests per battery

Size/Weight
Hand held, 6 oz

Case Construction
ABS plastic

Data Storage
None

Display
Two character numeric led display

UNIQUE FEATURES
The Alco-Sensor has a large, two digit display and is capable of sampling a direct breath sample or a sample from an unconscious person.

ANALYTICAL

Sensor
The fuel cell sensor generates a response that is proportional to the Breath Alcohol Concentration.

Specificity
The fuel cell sensor is sensitive to alcohol. It does not respond to acetone or other substances which are found in the breath.

Measurement Limits
The Alco-Sensor can accurately detect breath alcohol levels between .00 - .40 BrAC.

Response Time
The unit responds within 10 seconds on negative samples and within 30 - 45 seconds on positive samples.

Sampling Rate
The Alco-Sensor can run negative tests every 15 to 20 seconds.  Positive tests can be run every two minutes.

Drift
Instrument will maintain calibration (plus or minus .01 at the .10 level) for months.

Calibration
Checks and calibrations should be performed with either a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) approved wet bath simulator or a dry gas standard.

Environmental
Can operate between 0° and 40° C.