ACS SAF'IR EVOLUTION User manual

Instruction manual
EVIDENTIAL ANALYSER
SAF’IR EVOLUTION
TM

SAF’IR EVOLUTION
PORTABLE ETHYLOMETRE CERTIFIED
ACCORDING TO THE OIML R 126

National approval
This device conforms to the model specications of DOT
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp
60 International Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA
T [phone]
F [phone]
[email protected]
acs-corp.com
ALCOLOCK UK
T 00447891667047
[email protected]
alcolock.co.uk
OIML R126/1998-ES1-09.02
Compliance certication issued by:
Centro Español de Metrología
C/ Alfar, 2 – 28760 Tres Cantos Madrid SPAIN
ACS, ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS, SAF’IR and the “Molly” are trademarks
of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (International) Inc. and are used under license.
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems is the trading style of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems
(International) Inc.
© 2016 Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp
The information disclosed in this document is the valuable property of Alcohol Countermeasure
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reproduction of this document is permitted without the prior written consent of Alcohol
Countermeasure Systems.

The SAF’IR EVOLUTION is a portable ethylometre that is certied according
to the International Recommendation R.126 of the International Organization
of Legal Metrology concerning ethylometres, 1998 Edition.
The SAF’IR EVOLUTION measures the concentration of ethanol in exhaled
breath. Numerous studies carried out worldwide have shown that the ratio
of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to exhaled alveolar breath alcohol
concentration (BrAC) is a constant.
The SAF’IR EVOLUTION is a self-contained, portable instrument that may
be used either indoors or outdoors. The results of the tests present evidential
accuracy and the printed conrmation may be used in court, according to the
local regulations.
Terms used in this manual:
BrAC = breath alcohol concentration
BAC = blood alcohol concentration
Legal limit = set according to each country’s local regulations

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety and precautions........................................................................ 1
Validity label ........................................................................................ 2
Seal ..................................................................................................... 2
Using the SAF’IR Evolution ..................................................................... 3
First use ............................................................................................... 3
Power up sequence............................................................................. 4
Inserting the mouthpiece ..................................................................... 5
Test ...................................................................................................... 5
Notes ................................................................................................... 8
Turning off ......................................................................................... 10
Measurement principle ...................................................................... 11
Monitoring exhalation ow ................................................................. 11
Standby mode ................................................................................... 11
Menu options .......................................................................................... 12
Recalling a test result ........................................................................ 12
Passive detection .............................................................................. 13
Menu conguration ............................................................................ 14
Display Contrast ......................................................................... 15
Printer test .................................................................................. 15
Printing the results............................................................................. 15
Installing the printer battery ........................................................ 16
Charging the printer battery ....................................................... 16
Loading the paper roll ................................................................ 16
Printer LED status code ............................................................. 16
Printer LED error code ............................................................... 17
Functioning ............................................................................................. 17
Operating icons ................................................................................. 17
Accessories ....................................................................................... 18
Replacement parts ............................................................................ 18
Technical specications ........................................................................ 19
Storage conditions............................................................................. 19
Operating temperature ...................................................................... 19
Periodic inspections .......................................................................... 19
Battery life ......................................................................................... 19
Warm-up time .................................................................................... 19
Size and weight ................................................................................. 20

Measuring range ............................................................................... 20
Results .............................................................................................. 20
Date and time format ......................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 21
Error messages ................................................................................. 21
Warranty ............................................................................................ 21
Maintenance ...................................................................................... 21
Recycling ........................................................................................... 22
ACS and the environment ................................................................. 22

SAF’IR EVOLUTION
1
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
Take the following precautions to ensure smooth and uninterrupted use of the
SAF’IR EVOLUTION:
• Use this device for its intended purpose only
• Do not open the SAF’IR EVOLUTION’s case or the printer (when
provided). Doing so will void the warranty and may also damage the
internal components
• Follow the instructions displayed on the front label of the device prior to
taking a test
NOTE: If the subject undergoing the test has ingested alcohol
recently, some trace amounts may reside in the upper respiratory
tract, causing a misleading result. The SAF’IR EVOLUTION is
designed to detect mouth alcohol and displays a cycle error message
in such a case.
• Use a new mouthpiece for each test
• It is also advisable to use the SAF’IR EVOLUTION with the provided pouch

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2
VALIDITY LABEL
The validity label conrms that the initial or periodic verication has been
performed by an authorized laboratory and notes the verication expiry date.
The label is placed on the right side of the instrument and is to be removed
only at an authorized laboratory. No measurement should be carried out if the
validity period has expired.
SEAL
The seal afxed to the back of the instrument warrants the proper working
order of the instrument and may be removed only by an authorized agency. No
measurement should be carried out if the seal is missing or damaged.
Validity label
Seal

SAF’IR EVOLUTION
3
USING THE SAF’IR EVOLUTION
FIRST USE
Ensure that the battery is fully charged before using the device for the rst
time.
Use the AC adapter provided to recharge the battery, as shown below:
Connect to the main supply

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4
POWER UP SEQUENCE
Press the start button

The screen illuminates and displays the
ACS logo.
The name of the device and version number
are displayed.
The application initializes.
The calibration validity and last verication
date are displayed.
The measuring chamber warms up.
The operational check cycle is completed.
The internal check is conrmed.
The device beeps and Ready is displayed.

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INSERTING THE MOUTHPIECE
When the instrument is ready for a test, remove a new mouthpiece from its
wrapper and insert it as shown below:
Insert the mouthpiece into the sampling
port on the upper left part of the device.
Slide the mouthpiece into place and
turn it slightly, if necessary.
Push the mouthpiece in full lock.
The mouthpiece should t in the notch.
Each test requires a new mouthpiece. Change the mouthpiece for each
subsequent retest.
1 MOUTHPIECE = 1 TEST
TEST
To begin a test cycle, ensure that the printer you are using is on and that the
display reads Ready.
Press the start button to select meas. to
begin a breath test.
The sampling pump activates to purge the
measuring chamber.
The base line is measured.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6
The device simulated absorption at a
concentration close to the selected limit.
The value is measured.
The sampling pump activates to purge the
measuring chamber.
The base line is measured.
A countdown and Blow will be displayed.
Blow into the mouthpiece with sufcient ow
until the tone ends.
The operational check cycle is completed.
The internal check is conrmed. The test is
valid.
The device will beep and begin the next
cycle for the second breath test.

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The sampling pump activates to purge the
measuring chamber.
The base line is measured.
A countdown and Blow will be displayed.
Blow into the mouthpiece with sufcient ow
until the tone ends.
The operational check cycle is completed.
The sampling pump activates to purge the
measuring chamber.
The base line is measured.
The device simulates absorption at a
concentration close to the selected limit.
The value is measured.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8
The internal check is conrmed. The test is
valid.
The results are within the range of
tolerance.
The results are displayed and recorded.
Press the start button to exit the screen.
NOTES
After each measurement, the SAF’IR EVOLUTION checks internal
components and the validity of the measurement cycle.
If the breath sample is validated, proper
functioning of the instrument is veried.
The internal check is conrmed. The test
is valid.

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The test cycle will be cancelled if:
A sufcient breath sample was not provided.
You must restart the cycle by pressing the
start button to select retry.
The breath sample was unacceptable.

The deviation between the breath sample
and the preset limit is too high.

A breath sample was not provided within the
time allotted. Wait a few seconds for the test
cycle to restart.

The alcohol concentration measured
exceeds the instrument’s operating range.

Trace amounts of alcohol is detected in the
mouth.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 10
TURNING OFF
Press the green button to select menu.
Press the start button to select ok.

Press the start button to select yes.
NOTE: You can also turn the device off at any time by pressing and
holding the start button.
The device will shut off automatically if it is inactive for 30 minutes and is not
currently in the Main Menu.

SAF’IR EVOLUTION
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MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE
The SAF’IR EVOLUTION uses infrared technology to measure the absorption
of monochromatic light by the ethanol molecule. The absorption value is
directly proportional to the alcohol concentration, which is used to calculate the
BrAC in the breath sample provided.
As soon as the exhalation reaches the minimum ow required, the sampling
pump activates. Air exhaled through the mouthpiece is then sampled in the
measuring system, which consists of a:
• Infrared transmitter
• Pyroelectric detector
• Infrared lter
MONITORING EXHALATION FLOW
A ow pressure sensor, connected to the sampling port, monitors exhaled air
pressure. A tone is heard when the ow reaches 7.5 hPa. The tone then stops
when the required volume of breath is delivered.
STANDBY MODE
The Standby screen is displayed when
the device is switched off and connected
to a main power supply. The device can be
turned on at any time while connected to
a main power supply by pressing the start
button .
Infrared
transmitter
Measuring
chamber
Sampling
pump
Sampling
port
Pyroelectric detector
and lter

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 12
MENU OPTIONS
RECALLING A TEST RESULT
The SAF’IR EVOLUTION stores the results of the tests it performs, which may
be recalled at any time.
Press the green button to select menu.

In the menu screen, scroll through the
options by pressing the up and down
buttons to select History. Press the
start button to conrm the selection.
NOTE: Other values are only accessible in Verication Mode with a
password. Only the last result is accessible and can be printed again
during normal use.
Press the up and down buttons to
scroll through the measurement history.

Press the green button to select back
and return to the previous screen.
Continue to press the green button to
return to the test screen.

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PASSIVE DETECTION
For passive testing, simply hold the SAF’IR EVOLUTION and point the
opening on the left side of the sampling port towards the mouth of the subject
being tested (no mouthpiece is required). This feature may also be used to test
beverages or the ambient environment that potentially contains alcohol.
Press the green button to select menu.

In the menu screen, scroll through the
options by pressing the up and down
buttons to select Passive detection.
Press the start button to conrm the
selection.

Press the start button to select yes.
The sampling pump activates to clean the
measuring chamber.
The base line is measured.
At this point, place the SAF’IR EVOLUTION with the sampling port
pointing towards the subject.
A countdown and Sampling? will be
displayed. Press the start button to select
start.