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AlcoQuant® 6020 – Breathalyser – Operating Instructions
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Description of device and functions
Description of device and functions
Description of device and functions
Description of device and functions
The AlcoQuant® 6020 is a modern breathalyser for determining the alcohol level in the
expiration air (lung air). State-of-the-art technologies for the prevention of faulty
measurements and to ensure maximum measuring precision are implemented in the device.
To achieve this, the following functions and components are constantly controlled.
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Device temperature
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Sample collection
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Signal generator
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LEDs
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Battery
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Alcohol sensor
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internal memory
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Calibration intervals
These are checked prior to measuring by means of an integrated micro-controller block and
the relevant analysis software.
The AlcoQuant® 6020 contains a special electrochemica
electrochemica
electrochemica
electrochemical sensor
l sensor
l sensor
l sensor, which reacts only to
alcohol. The unique characteristic of this sensor is its specific reaction to alcohol as well as its
long-term stability, facilitating a 6-monthly calibration interval. The influence of other
substances that may be contained in the expiration air, such as acetone, eucalyptol, carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide (smokers) etc. is negligible owing to the electrochemical
measuring principle applied.
The sample collection system, which has been developed for maximum precision, makes
short measuring intervals possible, thus facilitating extremely short waiting periods between
measurements. Thanks to the use of the new, improved ethanol sensor E 100 and the
innovative sample collection system, a high degree of reproducibility of measuring results is
guaranteed.
While a person is blowing into it, the device controls and determines the quantity of expired
air. This ensures that the sensor receives only deep lung air which reflects the blood alcohol
content correctly.
Another special feature of the AlcoQuant® 6020 is the short time required for it to become
operational.
The intuitive operation of the AlcoQuant® 6020 is menu-controlled by means of three keys.All
displays, device status and error messages appear in clear text on the illuminated graphic
display. This makes the device self-explanatory and this in turn means that the user is
informed of the current status of the device at all times during operation. This dispenses with
the trouble of looking up and searching for the relevant error codes in the operating
instructions.
The device is equipped with data memory and a serial PC interface. This makes it possible to
printout and transfer measured data which can also be analysed statistically at a later time.
The PC interface also enables the user to perform the entire maintenance, calibration and the
device settings via a convenient PC program. Great store was set on extremely simple and
user-friendly handling.
