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| Introduction |
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The Intoximeters Alco-Sensor is a hand-held, 2 digit display, portable,
preliminary screener instrument intended for use whenever a rapid
on-the-spot breath alcohol measurement is required. The instrument is easy
to use and rugged enough to withstand vigorous field conditions.
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| How it Works |
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The instrument utilizes an electrochemical sensor (fuel cell) to
quantify alcohol in the provided sample. The fuel cell is a porous disk
with a thin layer of platinum black on both faces. The disk is saturated
with an electrolyte and mounted in a valve assembly that is designed to
draw a fixed volume sample across the surface of the fuel cell. When a
subject's breath sample is drawn across the top surface of the cell, any
alcohol that comes in contact with the cell's surface is broken down
chemically. For each molecule of alcohol that is broken down a given
number of electrons are freed during the process. The number of electrons
generated are in proportion to the amount of alcohol in the sample. By
measuring the number of electrons (the resulting electrical signal) a
digital BrAC (Breath Alcohol Concentration) is calculated and reported.
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| Features & Benefits |
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Fuel cell sensor |
Linear response |
Large, 2 digit display |
Low level accuracy |
9 volt alkaline battery (300 tests) |
Quick response time |
Low battery indicator |
2-5 years - fuel cell life |
Simple two button operation |
Can measure head space over a drink |
Portable |
Can be used to estimate an unconscious persons alcohol level |
Fits in shirt pocket |
Low cost |
No warm-up time |
Over 100,000 in the field |
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| Options Available |
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Interface jack for Printer |
Dry gas/wet bath |
| Quick Draw |
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| Standard Equipment |
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1 year warranty |
25 mouthpieces |
Manual |
Carrying Case |
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