PAS Systems International PAS V, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Passive Alcohol Sensor INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAS Systems International Inc 215 Southport Dr Suite 400 Morrisville NC 27560 www pasintl com Copyright 2015 by PAS Systems International Inc All Rights Rese...

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Page 3: ...mpling 7 Interpreting the Display 9 Low Temperature Operation 10 Other Applications 11 Alcohol in Enclosed Spaces 11 Crash Victims 11 Open Beverage Containers Spiked 11 Secondary Investigative Light 1...

Page 4: ...under field conditions During these trials carried out by traffic patrols at random checkpoints use of the instrument led to an increased number of arrests for Driving While Intoxicated with the adde...

Page 5: ...the unit and the outlet port is on the left side UV Light The blue UV light is mounted on the underside of the unit and is illuminated whenever the flashlight is on for use in investigations Bar Grap...

Page 6: ...T T light indicates when the flashlight is on If this light is on but there is no beam emitting from the flashlight you have a defective lamp module Low Battery Indicator The B B BA A AT T T light fla...

Page 7: ...sure it is seated correctly Now the GREEN LED should come ON and remain on throughout the charge cycle IF the YELLOW LED begins blinking there is something wrong with the power source See section on F...

Page 8: ...go off after some battery charging has occurred A fully charged battery will last approximately 190 minutes on Low 65 minutes on High IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE UNIT BE LEFT IN THE CHARGER CRADLE WHE...

Page 9: ...ry will last up to 190 minutes in this mode Gently tap the switch again to put the flashlight in STROBE mode Press and Release the flashlight switch fully you will hear a click while in any mode to tu...

Page 10: ...alcohol free air air blank and verify that no bars light up in the display observe for about 5 to 10 seconds If bars do light up wait a minute then try again In severe cases refer to the section on Ov...

Page 11: ...come on to show that the sensor is on The yellow PMP indicator will also turn on for the 5 seconds that the pump is running and taking the sample While the pump is running it is important to keep the...

Page 12: ...ke Port at mouth 3 Talking Subject speaks 4 Tap Sample Pump Light on Light off 5 Read 5 20 seconds Interpreting the Display The PAS V is intended for use as a screening device to detect alcohol in or...

Page 13: ...ke longer to reach their peak readings of alcohol level They also take longer to recover from each positive sample before you can take another To overcome this problem your PAS V includes a thermostat...

Page 14: ...ributed to the accident This will influence the course of any investigation Any crash victim who is breathing can be checked with the PAS An unconscious subject might be exhaling from the nose instead...

Page 15: ...consumption Wait 15 minutes and retest the subject following sampling instructions on page 7 to verify if they are abusing alcohol Further always conduct an air blank between samplings to ensure the f...

Page 16: ...aps by your own fingers Your unit might need recalibrating Q Why does the display light up several bars with no alcohol present A This can be due to background levels of alcohol vapor in the air but i...

Page 17: ...blink an additional 20 35 minutes of charge should be gained Q What if the orange HTR indicator is ALWAYS on when the flashlight is on A If the HTR indicator fails to cycle on and off as the thermosta...

Page 18: ...pacity and longer life than the consumer grade equivalents Have the calibration of your unit checked once a year or whenever it seems to be losing sensitivity Take strong samples from right over an al...

Page 19: ...field calibration procedure provided Calibration checks are recommended once a year or more frequently if the unit appears to be losing sensitivity Air Sample Pump runs for 5 seconds and draws in a 1...

Page 20: ...an parcel post for tracking purposes It would be wise to insure the package for the original purchase price If your unit is out of warranty you will be notified of a nominal service charge before repa...

Page 21: ...neral deterrence Arrest drunk driving The Clearwater and Largo Florida Experience Technical Report Washington DC National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Martin Peter G Air Borne Alcohol Sensors...

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