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.

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
Last test recall

Display
Three character numeric led display

UNIQUE FEATURES
The Alco-Sensor III has a large, three digit display and will read accurately at low levels. The unit is also capable of sampling an unconscious person.

ANALYTICAL

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

Accuracy & Precision
US DOT approved for evidential use. Meets and exceeds the federal model specification for traffic enforcement and Omnibus Breath Alcohol Testing.

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 III can accurately detect breath alcohol levels between .000 - .400 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 III 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 .005 at the .100 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.