ACS ALERT J4X User manual

Instruction manual
BREATH ALCOHOL TESTER

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Disclaimer
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following 2 conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Industrie Canada
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Certication
The ALERT J4X portable breath tester is certied according to EN 15964 2011 edition.
Therefore, it is approved for use by law enforcement.
The ALERT J4X professional breath alcohol tester and other breath alcohol testing products of Alcohol
Countermeasure Systems (ACS) comply with international standards for function and safety. For more details,
contact ACS.

Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp
60 International Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA
[email protected]
acs-corp.com
ACS, ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS, ALERT 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.
© 2015 Alcohol Countermeasure Systems
The information disclosed in this document is the valuable property of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems and
all copyright and other proprietary rights to this document are reserved. No reproduction of this document is
permitted without the prior written consent of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems.

English ............................................................................................................................1
Italiano ..........................................................................................................................10
Nederlands ...................................................................................................................20
Português .....................................................................................................................30
Español.........................................................................................................................40
Svensk ..........................................................................................................................50

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................1
Assistance......................................................................................................................1
Safety and precautions .................................................................................................1
Getting started ...............................................................................................................2
Operation ........................................................................................................................2
Taking a breath test .......................................................................................................3
Signicance of breath test results ...............................................................................4
Display ............................................................................................................................4
BrAC format ...................................................................................................................5
Battery power.................................................................................................................5
Battery strength indicator .............................................................................................5
Battery install .................................................................................................................5
Ambient temperature ....................................................................................................5
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................6
Warranty .........................................................................................................................6
Service ............................................................................................................................6
Ordering mouthpieces ..................................................................................................6
Disposal at the end of service life................................................................................7
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester, a device designed for
industrial and trafc safety needs.
This tester accurately measures Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC). It may take up
to 60 minutes to reach the highest BrAC after the last consumption of alcohol.
Each person reacts uniquely to the consumption of alcohol and may become impaired
at a point below the legal limit.
DISCLAIMER
Sale of the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is on the express condition that neither the
manufacturer nor the vendor of the device shall be held responsible for the accuracy of
any breath test reading obtained from the device, nor liable for any loss, damage, injury
or other consequence resulting, directly or indirectly from the use thereof.
ASSISTANCE
Contact ACS for assistance:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.acs-corp.com
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
• Use this tester for its intended purpose only
• Do not blow smoke or uids into the mouthpiece, as doing so may damage the
sensor
• Be aware that alcohol is present in many products such as breath sprays,
mouthwash, medicines and in certain foods and beverages, which may distort the
BrAC result
• Before testing, wait 20 minutes after drinking or eating and 3 minutes after smoking
• Install AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) only
• Turn the tester off before removing the batteries
• Do not store this tester in extreme heat or extreme cold temperatures
• Use the tester within the ambient temperature range of -5 to 40 °C
• Do not disassemble the tester, as this may cause injury and void the warranty
• Keep magnets or mobile devices away from the tester to minimize the potential of
electromagnetic interference
• Always use a mouthpiece when blowing into the tester
• When providing a breath test, do not cover the exhaust grid (left side of tester) with
your hand

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GETTING STARTED
The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is simple to use. It measures the alcohol content
of the breath (BrAC). The readout is provided on a digital display.
With a one-button operation, and power by battery or car adapter, this tester is well
suited to industrial and trafc safety needs.
The parts and basic features of the tester are illustrated as follows:
NOTE: In the factory, a plastic tab is inserted between the battery and the electrical
connection to conserve battery power during shipment and storage. To operate the tester
for the rst time, pull the plastic tab from the battery compartment, which is accessible at
the back of the tester. You do not need to open the back cover to remove the tab.
OPERATION
ON
Press the power button once to start the tester. The Wait icon is displayed briey during
the start-up sequence.
READY
The Ready icon is displayed with a white backlight when the tester is ready for use.
TEST
Insert a new mouthpiece and blow steadily into it for 5 seconds. A tone will sound and
the sampling port will glow green to indicate a proper ow of breath.
ABORT
A proper sample of breath was not provided. Test again.

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READING
The display provides a digital reading, indicating the BrAC range.
NOTE: The reading of the last test completed is retained until a new test is performed.
To view the reading, ensure the Ready icon is displayed, then press and hold the power
button until the results are displayed.
OFF
The ALERT J4X tester will automatically power down after a period of inactivity.
Alternatively, press the power button twice in quick succession to turn it off manually.
TAKING A BREATH TEST
To ensure accurate results, insert a new mouthpiece each time the ALERT J4X tester is
used.
1. Power on the tester and wait until the Ready icon is displayed.
2. Blow steadily and continuously into the mouthpiece.
A continuous tone will sound and the port will glow green to indicate proper breath
ow.
If the breath sample is intermittent, too hard or too soft, two beeps sound and the
Abort icon is displayed. Wait until the Ready icon is displayed and try the test
again.
3. Stop blowing only when the tone ends.
NOTE: A click sound is heard, but continue blowing.
The ALERT J4X tester will analyze the sample and display the BrAC result in a few
seconds.
The sampling port will glow red if the alcohol reading is over the legal limit.
ATTENTION!
• Alcohol is present in many products such as breath sprays, mouthwash and medicines,
as well as in certain foods and beverages, which may distort the BrAC result
• Before testing, wait 20 minutes after eating or drinking and 3 minutes after smoking

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SIGNIFICANCE OF BREATH TEST RESULTS
The results of breath analysis are presented digitally and may be interpreted as follows.
The following chart expresses BrAC in the measuring units of mg/L.
BrAC (mg/L) SIGNIFICANCE
0.05 Not associated with a positive measure of alcohol
0.10 Not necessarily indicative of alcohol consumption
≥0.25 Positive alcohol control and unsafe to drive a vehicle
BrAC readings up to 0.05 mg/L may appear from naturally occurring substances in the
body and are not associated with a positive measure of alcohol.
Readings up to 0.10 mg/L may occur from alcohol contamination from foods,
beverages or medicines and are not necessarily indicative of alcohol consumption.
Readings of 0.25 mg/L and greater are indicative of a level of alcohol at which it is
unsafe to drive a vehicle and may lead to a trafc violation.
DISPLAY
The ALERT J4X tester display provides the unit of measure (refer to the “BrAC
Formats” section), a three-digit readout of BrAC, error messages (refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section) and the following icons:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Wait
Ready – take a breath sample
Error – refer to the “Troubleshooting” section
Abort – breath sample incomplete
Ambient temperature is between -5 and 15 ºC
Battery strength indicator

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BrAC FORMAT
The units of measurement displayed on the ALERT J4X are shown at the top of the
screen and have been formatted to meet legal standard requirements (according to
each country).
BATTERY POWER
The ALERT J4X tester requires 2 AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) in order to
operate.
Within ideal conditions (room temperature of 20 °C), this tester can perform 1,000 tests
with a set of new batteries.
BATTERY STRENGTH INDICATOR
The Battery Strength icon is displayed on the lower right corner of the display when
the unit is powered on.
When the Battery Strength icon ashes, the batteries require changing.
If the E01 error message is displayed, there is insufcient power to continue using the
tester.
BATTERY INSTALL
To install new batteries, turn the tester off and remove the back battery cover by
pushing down on the indent button

and sliding the cover back.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Operate the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester within the ambient temperature range of
-5 to 40 °C.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester requires calibration each year to maintain
accuracy. When calibration is due, CAL is displayed.
INCIDENT / MESSAGE RESOLUTION
No Power Remove the plastic tab from the battery compartment
No Test Review the “Taking a Breath Test” section. Contact ACS
for assistance
CAL Calibration is due. Contact ACS for service
E01 Change the batteries
E02-E05, E15, E16 Power the tester off and power back on. If the problem
persists, contact ACS
E06 - E08 Temperature error - the ALERT J4X is outside the
temperature range (-5 to 40 °C) and cannot operate in
accordance with the standard EN 15 964
E09-E25 A self-diagnosis procedure has detected an error in the
internal operation. Contact ACS for service
WARRANTY
The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is warranted against defects in materials or
workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period,
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems agrees to replace or repair any unit or part that in
its judgement is found to be defective, providing the defect is not due to damage or
misuse.
SERVICE
Units requiring service should be packed securely and shipped prepaid to an
authorized Service Centre.
ORDERING MOUTHPIECES
Contact ACS or visit shopacs.com for Mouthpieces (Bag of 25), ACS Part Number:
95-000145 or 95-000141.

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DISPOSAL AT THE END OF SERVICE LIFE
When the tester is at the end of service life, you can:
• Return the tester to the distributor
• Contact the local administration in charge of waste management for more
information regarding the most appropriate handling methods
• Ask a waste management agency to take possession of the tester for safe handling

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INDICE
Introduzione�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
Esclusione di responsabilit�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
Assistenza��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
Sicurezza e precauzioni����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12
Per iniziare �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12
Funzionamento������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13
Esecuzione del test del respiro����������������������������������������������������������������������������������14
Signicato dei risultati del test del respiro���������������������������������������������������������������15
Display��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15
Formato BrAC��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Alimentazione a batteria ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Indicatore della carica della batteria��������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Installazione della batteria������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Temperatura ambiente ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Risoluzione dei problemi��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Garanzia �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Assistenza��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Ordinare boccagli��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Smaltimento del dispositivo���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18

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INTRODUZIONE
Grazie per acquistato l’etilometro ALERT J4X, un dispositivo progettato per esigenze di
sicurezza industriale e del trafco.
Questo tester misura la concentrazione di alcol nel respiro (BrAC)� Possono essere
necessari no a 60 minuti per raggiungere la BrAC più alta dopo l’ultimo consumo
di alcol�
Ogni persona reagisce in modo esclusivo al consumo di alcol e può diventare alterata
a un punto al di sotto dei limiti legali�
ESCLUSIONE DI RESPONSABILITÀ
La vendita dell’etilometro è a espressa condizione che né il produttore né il fornitore del
dispositivo siano responsabili per la precisione dei risultati del test del respiro ottenuti
con il dispositivo, né responsabili per perdite, danni, infortuni o altre conseguenze
derivanti, direttamente o indirettamente dal suo utilizzo�
ASSISTENZA
Contattare ACS per assistenza:
E-mail: info@acs-corp�com
Sito Web: www�acs-corp�com

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SICUREZZA E PRECAUZIONI
• Utilizzare il tester esclusivamente per lo scopo previsto
• Non sofare fumo o uidi nel boccaglio altrimenti il sensore può danneggiarsi
• È necessario essere consapevoli che l’alcol è presente in molti prodotti come spray
per respirazione, collutorio, farmaci e in alcuni alimenti e bevande, che possono
distorcere il risultato BrAC
• Prima di effettuare il test, attendere 20 minuti dopo aver bevuto o mangiato e 3
minuti dopo aver fumato
• Installare solo batterie AA (alcaline o ricaricabili)
• Spegnere il tester prima di rimuovere le batterie
• Non conservare il tester a temperature estremamente calde o estremamente fredde
• Utilizzare il tester a una temperatura ambiente compresa tra -5 e 40 °C
• Non smontare il tester, ciò potrebbe causare infortunio e invalidare la garanzia
• Tenere calamite o dispositivi mobili lontano dal tester per ridurre la possibilità di
interferenza elettromagnetica
• Utilizzare sempre un boccaglio quando si sofa nel tester
• Quando si effettua il test del respiro, non coprire la griglia di scarico (lato sinistro del
tester) con la propria mano
PER INIZIARE
ALERT J4X è un etilometro semplice da utilizzare� Esso misura l’alcol contenuto nel
respiro (BrAC)� La lettura è fornita su un display digitale�
Con il funzionamento a pulsante unico, e l’alimentazione a batteria o mediante
adattatore per auto, questo etilometro è idoneo per le esigenze di sicurezza industriale
e del trafco.
Le parti e le caratteristiche di base dell’etilometro sono illustrate di seguito:

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NOTA: In fabbrica, è inserire una linguetta di plastica tra la batteria e il collegamento
elettrico per conservare la carica della batteria durante la spedizione e la conservazione.
Per utilizzare l’etilometro per la prima volta, tirare la linguetta di plastica dal vano della
batteria, che è accessibile sul lato posteriore dell’etilometro. Non è necessario aprire il
coperchio posteriore per rimuovere la linguetta.
FUNZIONAMENTO
ACCENSIONE
Premere il pulsante di accensione una volta per avviare l’etilometro� L’icona Attendere
è visualizzata brevemente durante la sequenza di avvio�
PRONTO
L’icona Pronto è visualizzata con una retroilluminazione bianca quando l’etilometro è
pronto all’uso�
TEST
Inserire un nuovo boccaglio e sofare costantemente per 5 secondi. Verrà emesso un
segnale acustico e la porta si illuminerà in verde per indicare un respiro adeguato�
INTERRUZIONE
Non è stato fornito un campione idoneo� Eseguire nuovamente il test�
LETTURA
Il display fornisce una lettura digitale, che indica l’intervallo BrAC�
NOTA: La lettura dell’ultimo test completato è conservata no all’esecuzione di un nuovo
test. Per visualizzare la lettura, assicurarsi che l’icona Pronto sia visualizzata, quindi
premere e tenere premuto il pulsante di accensione no a quando i risultati non sono
visualizzati.
SPEGNIMENTO
L’etilometro ALERT J4X si spegne automaticamente dopo un periodo di inattività� In
alternativa, premere il pulsante di accensione due volte in rapida successione per
spegnerlo manualmente�