ACS SAF'IR EVOLUTION User manual

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

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Manufacturer
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp.
60 International Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2
CANADA
T: [phone] F: [phone]
[email protected] www.acs-corp.com
OIML R126/1998-ES1-09.02
Compliance certification issued by:
Centro Español de Metrología
C/ Alfar, 2 –28760 Tres Cantos Madrid
SPAIN
Dealer in Israel
TAR Ideal Concepts Ltda.
5, Ma’avar Yabok St, Tel Aviv 67440
ISRAEL
T: [phone] F: [phone]
[email protected] www.tarideal.com

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© Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp.
The information disclosed in this document is the valuable property of Alcohol
Countermeasure Systems Corp. 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 Corp.

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SAF’IR EVOLUTION is a portable ethylometre certified according to the International
Recommendation R.126 of the International Organization of Legal Metrology concerning
ethylometres, 1998 Edition.
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.
SAF’IR EVOLUTION is a self-contained and portable instrument that may be used either
indoors or outdoors. The results of the tests performed by SAF’IR EVOLUTION present
evidential accuracy and the printed confirmation 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

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Table of Contents
VALIDITY LABEL ...........................................................................................................8
SEAL .........................................................................................................................8
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................9
USING THE SAF’IR EVOLUTION ............................................................................ 10
FIRST USE.................................................................................................................10
POWER UP SEQUENCE.................................................................................................11
INSERTING THE MOUTHPIECE........................................................................................12
TEST .......................................................................................................................13
DISPLAY RESULTS .......................................................................................................14
TURNING OFF............................................................................................................16
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE...........................................................................................17
MONITORING EXHALATION FLOW .................................................................................18
STANDBY MODE ........................................................................................................18
MENU OPTIONS................................................................................................... 19
RECALLING A TEST RESULT ...........................................................................................19
PASSIVE DETECTION ...................................................................................................20
CONFIGURATION MENU ..............................................................................................21
Date and time...................................................................................................21
Number of tickets to print ................................................................................21
Printer test........................................................................................................22
PRINTING THE RESULTS ...............................................................................................22
Installing the battery ........................................................................................23
Charging the battery ........................................................................................23
Loading the paper roll ......................................................................................23
Printer LED status code ....................................................................................24
Printer error codes............................................................................................24
FUNCTIONING ..................................................................................................... 25
OPERATING ICONS .....................................................................................................25
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................26
REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................................................26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 27

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STORAGE CONDITIONS ................................................................................................27
OPERATING TEMPERATURE ..........................................................................................27
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS ...............................................................................................27
BATTERY LIFE ............................................................................................................27
WARM-UP TIME........................................................................................................27
SIZE AND WEIGHT......................................................................................................27
MEASURING RANGE ...................................................................................................27
RESULTS ..................................................................................................................28
DATE AND TIME FORMAT.............................................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 29
WARRANTY ..............................................................................................................29
ALARMS...................................................................................................................29
MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................30
RECYCLING ...............................................................................................................30
ACS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................................30

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Validity label
The validity label confirms that the initial or periodic verification has been performed by an
authorized laboratory and notes the verification 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 affixed to the back of the instrument warrants the proper working order of the
instrument and may be removed only by an authorized agency. If the seal is missing or
damaged, no measurement should be carried out.
Seal

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Safety and precautions
Take the following precautions to ensure smooth and uninterrupted use of the SAF’IR
EVOLUTION:
Use the product for its intended purpose only.
Do not open SAF’IR EVOLUTION’s case or the printer (when provided). Doing so will
void the warranty and may also damage the internal components.
Prior to taking a test, it is highly recommended to follow the instructions displayed
on the front label of the instrument.
Note: If the subject undergoing the test has ingested alcohol shortly before the test,
there may be some trace of alcohol in the upper respiratory tract, causing the
results to be misleading. SAF’IR EVOLUTION is designed to detect mouth alcohol
and displays a cycle error message in such a case.
Mouthpieces must be used for the tests. The mouthpieces provided are
individually packed in sealed bags. A new mouthpiece has to be used for each test.
It is also advisable to use SAF’IR EVOLUTION with the provided pouch.

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Using the SAF’IR EVOLUTION
First use
Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the instrument for the first time.
Use the AC adapter provided to recharge the battery, as shown below:
Connect to the main supply

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Power up sequence
Press the start button.
The display illuminates.
The application initializes.
The application initializes.
The application initializes.
The measuring chamber warms up.
The operational check cycle is completed.
The internal check is confirmed.
Ready to initiate a test sequence.

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Inserting the mouthpiece
When the instrument is ready for the test, remove the mouthpiece from the bag and insert it
as shown below:
Insert a mouthpiece into the sampling port
on the upper left part of the instrument.
Slide the mouthpiece into place and turn it
slightly if necessary.
Push the mouthpiece in full lock.
Do a visual check if necessary: the mouthpiece
should be fitting the notch.
Each test requires the use of a new mouthpiece. If the
subject has to be retested, change the mouthpiece for
each test.
1 MOUTHPIECE = 1 TEST

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Test
To begin a test cycle, the display must indicate READY.
To begin the test, press the start button to select
MEASUREMENT.
The sampling pump activates to clean the measuring
chamber.
The base line is measured.
The instrument is ready for a breath test for the time
indicated by the countdown timer before returning to
READY.
Blow into the mouthpiece with sufficient flow to
activate the beep tone and continuously until the
tone ends.
If exhalation is interrupted or if the volume is
insufficient, the sampling is aborted. To restart the
test, press the start button to select VALIDATE.
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Display results
After each measurement, 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 verified.
The test is valid.
Once the validity of the breath sample has been checked, SAF’IR EVOLUTION requests a
second breath sample.
Wait time for second test.
Note: To interrupt the test cycle, press the start button to select CANCEL.
The sampling pump activates to clean the
measuring chamber.
The base line is measured.
The instrument is ready for a breath test for the
period of time indicated by the countdown timer
before returning to READY.

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Blow into the mouthpiece with sufficient flow to
activate the beep tone and continuously until the
tone ends.
If exhalation is interrupted or if the volume is
insufficient, the sampling is aborted. To restart the
test, press the start button to select VALIDATE.
If the breath sample is validated, proper functioning
of the instrument is verified.
The test is valid.
Once the validity of the second breath test sample has been checked, SAF’IR EVOLUTION
compares the 1st and 2nd tests and displays the final result. There are two possible
outcomes:
1) The test cycle is not valid:
The two results are not within the range of tolerance.
The test cycle must be repeated.
Note: The range of tolerance is set according to local regulations.
Press the start button to select MEASUREMENT.
2) The test cycle is valid:
The results are within the range of tolerance.
The results are displayed and recorded.
Press the start button to select END.
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This is the end of a test cycle.
The instrument displays READY and the previous measurement alternately.
To begin a new test cycle, press the start button
to select MEASUREMENT.
Turning off
Press the green button to select MENU.
Press the start button to select OK.
Press the start button to select YES.

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Measurement principle
SAF’IR EVOLUTION uses infrared technology to measure the absorption of a 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 flow required, the sampling pump starts.
Air exhaled through the mouthpiece is then sampled in the measuring system, which
consists of:
Infrared transmitter
Pyroelectric detector
Infrared filter

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Monitoring exhalation flow
A flow pressure sensor, connected to the sampling port, monitors exhaled air pressure.
When the flow reaches 7.5 hPa, a tone is heard. The tone stops when the required volume of
breath is delivered.
Standby mode
When the instrument is switched off and connected to
the main supply, the standby mode is activated.

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Menu options
Recalling a test result
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.
Scroll down the menu options using the DOWN
button and select HISTORY.
Press the start button to select OK.
The result of the most recent test cycle completed is displayed.
Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the
measurement history.
Press the green button to select BACK and return
to the previous screen.
To return to READY from the measurement
history, press the green button twice.

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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 to be tested (no mouthpiece
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.
Scroll down the menu options using the DOWN
button and select PASSIVE DETECTION.
Press the start button to select OK.
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 opening towards the
subject to be tested.
Press the start button to select START.
Check the result on the display. Press the start
button to select END and return to READY.