ACS ALERT J4X Use and care manual

Calibration manual

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ALERT J4X HANDSET COMPONENTS

Mouthpiece insertion
into sampling port
Battery cover
Plastic tab
Mouthpiece
LED
Display
Car
adapter
One-button
operation

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety and precautions................................................................................................ 1
General.................................................................................................................... 1
Compressed gas safety........................................................................................... 1
ALCOSIM setup, usage and disassembly............................................................... 1
Alcohol reference solution....................................................................................... 2
Cleaning the ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulator.................................................... 3
Calibration types .......................................................................................................... 3
Icons .............................................................................................................................. 3
Gas standard calibration ............................................................................................. 4
Calibration materials................................................................................................ 4
Dry gas calibration process..................................................................................... 4
Alcohol Reference Standard (ARS) calibration ......................................................... 6
Calibration materials................................................................................................ 6
ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulator – overview....................................................... 7
Parts diagram................................................................................................... 7
Kit connection diagram..................................................................................... 8
Alcohol reference solution – overview..................................................................... 8
ALCOSIM setup and operation steps...................................................................... 9
ARS calibration process........................................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................11
Error table...............................................................................................................11

CALIBRATION MANUAL 1
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Failure to comply with the warnings and precautions in this manual
may cause personal injury, product damage, voiding of product warranty or a
failed calibration.
GENERAL
• The ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulator is intended for authorized technicians only
• Use the ALCOSIM simulator for its intended purpose only
• Use parts specied by ACS only
• Before use, check that the simulator power supply rating (24Vdc, 2.5A) conforms to
local supply ratings
• Do not disassemble product, except as specied
• Do not attempt to repair product; you must contact an authorized service provider
• It is recommended that calibration be done indoors, in a service facility
COMPRESSED GAS SAFETY
• Damaged or broken valves can turn a canister into a dangerous projectile. Attach
the valve in a safe location
• Calibration should be performed indoors, in a service facility, where the gas
standard cylinder can be properly stored
• Transportation and storage of compressed gases in vehicles is dangerous and
should be avoided
• Examine the canister and valve for any damage; pay close attention to the
expiration date on the label
• Observe all cautions and safety warnings found on the canister
• Never remove or alter canister labels
• Never modify the delivery tubing in any way
• Always remove the valve and install the protective cap on cylinders when not in use
• Store cylinders in a cool, well ventilated area, away from sources of heat
ALCOSIM SETUP, USAGE AND DISASSEMBLY
• CAUTION! When assembling, disassembling or preparing the ALCOSIM breath
alcohol simulator for use, ensure that it is not plugged into an electrical outlet
• CAUTION! Hot surface – avoid contact with the heating element
• Place the ALCOSIM simulator on a at surface, free from obstruction
• Do not expose the simulator to direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Do not use the simulator with any toxic or ammable liquids, or in explosive
atmospheres

ALERT J4X2
• Recommended: Use the simulator within room temperature environments
(23 °C ± 2 °C and approx. 50% RH)
• The solution container, tubing and mouthpieces must be completely dry; even slight
condensation may disrupt calibration
• Fit tubing on an aquarium air pump or a similar setup for drying
• CAUTION! Never connect the simulator to an electrical outlet without rst adding
solution and attaching the top housing
• The simulator requires 500 mL of solution; the ll line is marked on the simulator
container
• Do not under or over ll the simulator container
• Do not over tighten the top housing
• Connect the simulator cables neatly to ensure simple disconnection after use
• Do not force a misaligned cable connector into place
• If solution overheats considerably beyond 34 °C, disconnect the simulator power
immediately
• Disconnect the simulator power after use
• CAUTION! After disconnecting the simulator power, allow 10 to 15 minutes for the
heating element to cool before detaching the top housing
• Empty out the solution container at the end of a work day
• Store the simulator in an environment of 5 to 40 °C and 10 to 85% RH
ALCOHOL REFERENCE SOLUTION
• Use the solution concentration specied in the manual for breath testing devices
• Replace solution every 5 days or 20 tests
• Use of solution over time affects alcohol concentration
• Do not use a solution bottle with a broken seal, or an expired bottle
• Never use articial methods to reheat or cool solution, or the solution container
• Keep solution at room temperature
• Do not freeze or refrigerate solution
• Do not ingest solution
• Keep solution away from eyes
• If solution comes in contact with eyes, ush eyes with water; if irritation continues,
contact your local poison control centre
• Refer to your local environmental regulations for more information about safe
solution-disposal amounts

CALIBRATION MANUAL 3
CLEANING THE ALCOSIM BREATH ALCOHOL SIMULATOR
• Disconnect the ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulator power before cleaning
• CAUTION! After disconnecting the ALCOSIM simulator power, allow 10 to 15
minutes for the heating element to cool off before detaching the top housing
• Do not submerge the top housing in water
• Clean the top housing by wiping with a water dampened cloth
• Wash the solution container with plain water and dry with paper towel
CALIBRATION TYPES
There are 2 methods of calibration for the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester:
• Gas Standard, which uses a gas standard cylinder. See “Gas Standard Calibration”
• Alcohol Reference Standard (ARS), which uses at least 2 ALCOSIM breath alcohol
simulators. See “Alcohol Reference Standard (ARS) Calibration”
4 tests are required to ensure proper calibration. The rst cycle starts the calibration
and subsequent cycles are used to ensure that the same threshold is met.
ICONS
The chart below outlines the various icons that comprise the ALERT J4X interface.
Wait.
Ready: Take a breath sample.
Error: Consult the “Troubleshooting” section of the ALERT J4X Instruction Manual
(ACS #60-000171).
Abort: Incomplete breath sample.
Ambient temperature below 15 °C (59 °F).
Auxiliary power: When ambient temperature is below 15 °C (59 °F) the icon will ash
and connection with a car adaptor is recommended; below 10 °C (50 °F), connection is
mandatory; the icon will be solid once connected.
Battery strength indicator: The batteries need to be replaced when the icon blinks.

ALERT J4X4
GAS STANDARD CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION MATERIALS
• 105 L, 260PPM cylinder of gas standard (100 mg/dL), ACS #95-000430
• Regulator valve assembly (6 L/min ow rate): ACS #94-000225 (trigger);
ACS #94-000226 (push button)
• Square mouthpiece ACS #95-000121
DRY GAS CALIBRATION PROCESS
1. Remove the protective cap of the canister and screw on the regulator valve
assembly.
2. Attach the delivery tubing to the regulator valve.
3. Press the power button to turn on the ALERT J4X tester.
4. CAL is displayed when the tester is overdue for a calibration. Press the power
button quickly in this sequence:
(CLICK) – (CLICK) – (PRESS AND HOLD UNTIL IT FLASHES)
5. The backlight ashes blue; count the ashes for the next step.
6. Press the power button as many times as the backlight ashed.
UEt is displayed.
mg/dL

CALIBRATION MANUAL 5
7. Press the power button twice in quick succession to change the calibration
method.
drY is displayed.
8. Press and hold the power button until 000 is displayed.
9. Input the altitude by pressing the power button twice to scroll through the digits.
Once the digits blink, increase the altitude by pressing the power button. Press
and hold the power button to conrm the altitude.
001 is displayed.
NOTE: Check your local altitude in meters online and divide it by 10. If unsure,
leave the altitude at 000.
10. Attach one end of a square mouthpiece to the delivery tubing. Attach the other end
of the square mouthpiece to the mouthpiece port of the tester.
Hold the tester in place for the next step.
11. Press and hold the regulator valve down to release the gas while still holding the
tester.
12. Release the regulator valve when the Wait icon appears.
4 samples are required. 001, 002, 003 and 004 indicate the current sample
number.
When the test is accepted and the calibration is complete, the screen will blink and
return to a Ready condition.
NOTE: If the calibration fails on numerous attempts, the sensor may need to be
replaced. Contact an authorized service provider for return instructions.
mg/dL
Hold handset
Press valve

ALERT J4X6
ALCOHOL REFERENCE STANDARD (ARS)
CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION MATERIALS
• Alcohol Reference Solution, 100 mg% ACS #95-000310
• ALCOSIM kit (includes the ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulator and all accessories):
- Australian kit ACS #94-001200
- UK kit ACS #94-001210
- European kit ACS #90-001220
- North American kit ACS #94-001230
- Japanese kit ACS #94-001240
- Brazilian kit ACS #94-001250
• ALCOSIM kit contents include:
- ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulator ACS #79-007600
- AC power cord: Part number depends on your region
- Power supply (24Vdc, 2.5A) ACS #07-000075
- 1.5 feet of vinyl tubing ACS #70-000002
- Square mouthpiece ACS #95-000121
- Round mouthpiece ACS #95-000250

CALIBRATION MANUAL 7
ALCOSIM BREATH ALCOHOL SIMULATOR – OVERVIEW
At least 2 ALCOSIM simulators must be used to properly calibrate the ALERT J4X.
PARTS DIAGRAM
BACK
Optional
thermometer port
24V power input
Communication
port
Solution
container
Top housing

ALERT J4X8
KIT CONNECTION DIAGRAM
ALCOHOL REFERENCE SOLUTION – OVERVIEW
2 bottles of 100 mg% solution must be used to properly calibrate the
ALERT J4X.
• Supplied in 500 mL tamper-sealed bottles
• Premixed and ready for immediate use with the ALCOSIM simulator
For availability, pricing and ordering, contact your local authorized
service provider or visit acs-corp.com.
(A)
(D)
(C)
(B2)
(B1)
A Round mouthpiece (for manually blowing into the simulator)
B1; B2 Vinyl tubing (cut to size by a technician)
CSquare mouthpiece (connects to a breath tester)
D Power cord

CALIBRATION MANUAL 9
ALCOSIM SETUP AND OPERATION STEPS
1. With both ALCOSIM breath alcohol simulators power disconnected, turn the top
housings counter clockwise and detach them from each container.
2. Add the entire contents of each 500 mL bottle of 100 mg% alcohol reference
solution into each ALCOSIM solution container.
Each bottle contains the exact liquid volume required for calibration, which is also
marked on each ALCOSIM container.
3. Return the top housings onto each container, be careful not to over tighten.
4. Connect vinyl tubing with the round mouthpiece to the rst ALCOSIM simulator
air inlet and another piece of vinyl tubing to the vapor outlet. Connect the piece of
vinyl tubing from the vapor outlet of the rst simulator to the air inlet of the second.
Place another piece of vinyl tubing with a square mouthpiece to the vapor outlet of
the second simulator.
5. Perform a leak check by covering the open end of the square mouthpiece with
your thumb and blowing into the round mouthpiece.
Air bubbles should not appear in the solution. In case of bubbling, refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section in this manual.
6. Connect the power cable to each simulator power input and to a wall outlet.
7. Switch on each simulator. The following occurs:
• Each LCD display illuminates
• The propellers rotate and each heating element activates
• Cold is displayed until solution reaches 32 ºC, wherein the LCD screens display
actual solution temperature
• Each simulator maintains solution at a constant 34 ºC ± 0.2 ºC
Solution heat-up takes about 10 minutes. When 34 ºC ± 0.2 ºC is displayed, the
simulators are ready to provide a breath sample.

ALERT J4X10
ARS CALIBRATION PROCESS
1. Press the power button to turn on the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester.
2. CAL is displayed when the tester is overdue for a calibration. Press the power
button quickly in this sequence:
(CLICK) – (CLICK) – (PRESS AND HOLD UNTIL IT FLASHES)
3. The backlight ashes blue; count the ashes for the next step.
4. Press the power button as many times as the backlight ashed.
UEt is displayed.
5. Press and hold the power button until 001 is displayed.
6. Insert the tip of the square mouthpiece from the simulator into the sensor inlet of
the tester.
7. Blow into the round mouthpiece of the simulator. Keep blowing until the Wait icon
appears.
4 samples are required. 001, 002, 003 and 004 indicate the current sample
number.
When the test is accepted and the calibration is complete, the screen will blink and
return to a Ready condition.
NOTE: If the calibration fails on numerous attempts, the sensor may need to be
replaced. Contact an authorized service provider for return instructions.
mg/dL

CALIBRATION MANUAL 11
TROUBLESHOOTING
In the event of a calibration failure using the ALCOSIM simulator, consult the
“Troubleshooting — Error Codes” section of the ALCOSIM Breath Alcohol Simulator
Instruction Manual (ACS #60-000180).
If a calibration fails while using a gas standard cylinder, it may be due to the following:
• Vinyl tubing has been overused or condensation is present
• The gas standard cylinder is expired or is empty
• All connections to and from the gas valve are not secured properly
ERROR TABLE
The ALERT J4X screen will display an error message if the calibration fails.
E21 CAL Fact too Lo The calibration was not successful.
E22 CAL Fact too Hi The calibration was not successful.
E23 0 BAC in CAL Solution used to calibrate with is not correct (0 BAC).
E24 BAC too low in CAL Solution used to calibrate with is not correct (BAC too low).
E25 BAC too high in CAL Solution used to calibrate with is not correct (BAC too high).

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