Alcofind AFM-5 User manual

AFM-5 AFM-P3

- Before using the device, read all instruction manual
carefully and then perform the test.
- The device should be recalibrated by expert every
12 months or when 500 tests have performed before
reaching 12 months.
Using without periodic calibration may result in
incorrect results.
- After drinking, eating, or smoking, wait at least 30
minutes before testing.
Not observing this waiting period can cause
inaccurate readings and damage to the sensor.
- Do not immerse the device in water.
- Certain substances could interfere with the results.
- Residual alcohol in the mouth can distort the
measurement.
- Aromatic drinks or mouth sprays containing alcohol
can interfere with measurements.
In this case, wait for 30 minutes or rinse the mouth
with pure water before testing.
- Do not permit to blow cigarette smoke into the tester,
which may damage the sensor.
- When not used for a long time, keep the device after
taking out the battery.
In case of testing after long-term storage, there might
be high tolerance of test results for the first time.
- When the battery indicator icon reaches emptiness,
replace the battery for the accuracy reasons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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- In case the test result is higher than 0.1 %BAC
(1.0 g/L) and you try again without any interval, then
the warm up time might be delayed.
- Blowing hard may cause damage to the sensor as
saliva can flow into the sensor.
- Perform a test within the operating temperature which
is specified in the instruction manual.
- Do not shake, drop, or damage the device.
The impact of the device can cause malfunctioning,
especially during the process of analyzing the sample.
- Do not store the device in the place where the
temperature and humidity is high.
- It should be kept out of reach of children under
12 years of age.
- When the sensor of device gets damaged, it may
cause the device to measure higher even if you
don't consume any alcohol, or to detect no alcohol
even if you consume a large quantity of
alcohol. In this case, contact with the nearest
distributor or seller.
- Do not drink and drive. Even small amount of alcohol
may cause impairment in normal driving operation.
- Do not use this device as a tool to determine "drink
and drive".
The manufacturer and the sellers will not take any
legal responsibility for the test results.
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- Mobile Breathalyzer
- An AAA battery
- 6 pieces of mouthpiece
- Carrying case
- Instruction manual
CONTENTS
NAME OF EACH PART
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<AFM-5>
Mouthpiece
Battery cover
Power button
Mouthpiece slot
<Back> <Front>
<Back> <Front>
Mouthpiece
Battery cover
Power button
Mouthpiece slot
<AFM-P3>

1. Installing a battery
Step 1. Push up the bottom part of battery cover
to open it.
Step 2. Install an AAA battery in the battery compartment
by paying attention to the battery polarity.
Step 3. Insert bulging parts of the battery cover into the
slits, and then push down its cover so that it is
tightly closed.
PREPARATION
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<AFM-5>

<AFM-P3>
Step 1. Press and pull up the battery cover by using any
plastic card to open it.
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Step 2. Install an AAA battery in the battery compartment
by paying attention to the battery polarity.
Step 3. Press down the battery cover so that it is tightly
closed.

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2. Inserting a mouthpiece
Step 1. Insert a mouthpiece into the slot on the side of the
alcohol tester. Ensure whether it securely fits or not.
It is highly recommended to use an extra
mouthpiece for every test for sanitary reasons.
<AFM-5>
<AFM-P3>

3. Installing the app
Step 1. Download "ALCOFIND" app from App store
(iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
Note Minimum requirements of Smartphone
- iPhone 4S running iOS 7 and above
- Android devices running OS 4.3 and above
Step 2. Open the app.
Select language and unit, and then press
OK button.
Note:
For changing language and
unit later, go to setting at the
bottom menu.
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*The device is not compatible with any tablet
devices.

OPERATION WITH APP (APP MODE)
Step 1. Open the app.
Note Bluetooth must first be
switched on in order to
connect to the device.
(Go to the Settings on your
smartphone and turn on
Bluetooth.)
Step 2. To turn on the device, press and hold Power
button for a second until the Blue, Green and
Red LEDs appear on the device as shown in
the picture below.
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<AFM-5> <AFM-P3>
( Blue)
( Green) (Red)
( Green) (Red)
( Blue)

Step 3. The Blue LED will blink during pairing process.
If pairing is successful, Green
and Red LEDs appear on the
device, and the screen on your
smartphone will show
"START TEST".
Tap "START TEST" on your
smartphone(or press Power
button on the device).
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<AFM-5> <AFM-P3>
( Blue) ( Blue)

Note:
In case of the first pairing
process, a PIN Code request
will be displayed.
Input "000000" for PIN Code.
Note:
The app is set to remember
and search the device that has
paired last time for 30 seconds.
If the app is not able to find the
previously paired
device for 30
seconds, the app will show the
following message.
If you want the app to find
another
device , press "OK",
and if you want the app to keep
finding the previously paired
device , press "Cancel".
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Step 4. Choose a user. Each
test result will be saved
separately according to the
selection of the user.
All history of saved test results
are viewable from the Graphic
Icon at the bottom of the menu.
Step 5. The circular bar on
the app indicates the progress
of warm-up.
When warming up gage
reaches 95, take a deep
breath and get ready for
blowing.
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Step 6. When "Start blowing"
is displayed, blow for 5 seconds
into the mouthpiece until the
gage reaches 100 or you feel
the air has been pulled through
the air pump in the
device with
a click.
Note:
If the camera feature is
enabled, the camera will
automatically capture the
image of a user once the
blowing has been completed.
Step 7. If a sufficient breath
sample is taken correctly, the
"Analyzing data" will be shown
on the app.
Note:
If insufficient sample is taken,
an error message will
displayed.
To test again, press "OK" on
the app.
Note:
In the graph, the test results
performed without app will be
shown as "D".
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Step 8. The estimated BAC level will be displayed on the
app in a few seconds.
(It may vary depending on the BAC level.)
In this page, the app enables you to make a memo
which is viewable with test results from the Graph
icon, and the test results can be also shareable via
Text message, Facebook, or Twitter.
Test date
Test result
Unit
Graph of the previous
and current results
Step 9. Tap either "Retest" or "BAC level" on the app (or
press Power Button on the
device ) to test again
without selecting a user.
If you want to start test again from the beginning,
tap the Home Icon at the bottom menu.
Step 10. Press and hold Power button on the
device for
2 seconds to turn it off when you have finished
testing.
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Note: The device will turn off automatically if the device is not
in use for 2 minutes.
Note: If you exit the app while the device is working with the
app, all Blue, Red and Green LEDs on the device will flicker
together. Press Power Button on the device to restart.

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OPERATION WITHOUT APP (STANDALONE MODE)
Note: To activate Standalone mode, you should pair the
device with the app and set "Limit Line" first.
(Pair with the app and go to the setting on the app to set
"Limit Line".)
Once "Limit Line" is set, the set value will be sent to the
device ,
and the test result on Standalone mode will be displayed with
indications of Red or Green LEDs according to the set value
of "Limit Line".
(After setting the value of "Limit Line", you should move into
Home by tapping the Home Icon at the bottom menu on the
app in order to save and transfer the set value to the
device .)
Step 1. To turn on the device, press and hold Power button
for a second until the Blue, Green and Red LEDs
appear on the device as shown in the picture below.
Note: If the battery is low or the device is in unacceptable
temperature range, all Blue, Red and Green LEDs will flicker
together. Replace a new battery or Try again after the device
has reached a temperature within the operating range
(5-40 °C).
<AFM-5> <AFM-P3>
( Blue)
( Green) (Red)
( Blue)
( Green) (Red)

Step 2. If the app on your smartphone is off and there is no
pairing signal from the app, the device will move
into the Standalone Mode and start the warm-up
automatically. A Blue LED keeps blinking until the
warm-up process is completed.
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<AFM-5> <AFM-P3>
( Blue) ( Blue)
Note: If the device doesn't have the set value of "Limit line",
all Blue, Red and Green LEDs will flicker together after the
warm-up process. Pair the device with the app and set
"Limit Line" on the setting menu of the app.
Note: If you turn on the app on you smartphone while using
the device in the Standalone Mode, the device will move into
the App Mode and start pairing automatically.
(If you turn on the app while the device is under the blowing
or Analyzing process in the Standalone Mode, the device will
move into the App Mode after completing these processes.)

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Step 3. If a Blue LED stops blinking and remains on as
shown in the picture below, it means the device is
ready for blowing. Take a deep breath and blow for
5 seconds into the mouthpiece until a Blue LED
disappears.
<AFM-5>
( Green) (Red)
Step 4. If a sufficient breath sample is taken correctly,
Green and Red LEDs will blink in turns and the test
result will be displayed in a few seconds.
<AFM-5> <AFM-P3>
( Blue) ( Blue)

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<AFM-P3>
( Green) (Red)
Note: If an insufficient breath sample is taken or the blowing
session is timed out, all Blue, Red and Green LEDs will flicker
together. Press Power Button to retest.
Step 5. Test results will be displayed with indications of
Red or Green LEDs according to the set value of
"Limit Line" as follows.
(Total 6 levels of indications - 3 levels for pass
and 3 levels for fail.)
FAIL (HIGH) - A Red LED blinks at the interval of 0.3 s.
FAIL (MIDDLE) - A Red LED blinks at the interval of 1 s.
FAIL (LOW) - A Red LED remains on.
PASS (HIGH) - A Green LED blinks at the interval of 0.3 s.
PASS (MIDDLE) - A Green LED blinks at the interval of 1 s.
PASS (LOW) - A green LED remains on.
over +0.02%BAC
+0.02%BAC
+0.01%BAC
set value
-0.01%BAC
-0.02%BAC
below -0.02%BAC