Alcohol Countermeasure Systems DRIVESAFE User manual

Instruction manual

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.
This device conforms to the model specications of DOT for screening devices to
measure alcohol.

Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp
60 International Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA
T [phone]
F [phone]
[email protected]
acs-corp.com
ACS, ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS, DRIVESAFE 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.
© 2014 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety and precautions ........................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................. 2
Disclaimer ............................................................................... 2
Getting started ........................................................................ 3
Operation ................................................................................ 4
Testing in normal conditions ................................................... 5
Testing in a cold environment ................................................. 6
Battery power ......................................................................... 7
Battery strength indicator........................................................ 7
Battery install .......................................................................... 7
Certication............................................................................. 7
Calibration .............................................................................. 8
Limited warranty ..................................................................... 8
Service.................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 9

1DRIVESAFE
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION!
• Use this tester for its intended purpose only
• Do not blow smoke or uids into the mouthpiece, as
doing so may damage the sensor
• Before testing: Wait 20 minutes after drinking or eating
and 3 minutes after smoking
• This tester uses AA alkaline batteries only
• Do not store this tester in extreme heat or in extreme
cold temperatures
• Use this the tester within the ambient temperature range
of 0 to 50 °C
• Turn the tester off before removing the batteries
• 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
• Make certain that the exhaust grid is not covered in any
way when a breath test is being performed
• Always use a mouthpiece when blowing into the tester

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the DRIVESAFE personal breath
alcohol tester, a device designed for your safety.
This tester measures breath alcohol concentration (BrAC).
In some cases, 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 DRIVESAFE personal 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 alcohol test reading obtained from
the device, nor liable for any loss, damage, injury or other
consequence resulting, directly or indirectly, from the use
thereof.

3DRIVESAFE
GETTING STARTED
The DRIVESAFE personal breath alcohol tester is simple to
use. The BrAC readout is provided with a digital display.
With a one button operation and battery power, this tester is a
perfect companion.
The parts and basic features of the tester are illustrated as
follows:
To activate a new tester, pull out the plastic tab from the
battery compartment.
Mouthpiece
Digital display
One button
operation
Exhaust grill
Battery
cover
Plastic tab

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4
OPERATION
The DRIVESAFE personal breath alcohol tester is easy to
use and understand.
ON
Press the power button once to turn the tester on.
WAIT will appear briey during the start up sequence.
READY
READY will appear with a green 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 to indicate a proper ow of breath.
ABORT
A proper sample of breath was not provided. Test again.
READING
To indicate the BrAC range, the display provides a digital
reading expressed in mg/L.
OFF
The DRIVESAFE tester will automatically power down after
a period of inactivity. To turn it off manually, press the power
button twice in quick succession.

5DRIVESAFE
TESTING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS
NOTE: To achieve accurate results, insert a new
mouthpiece each time the DRIVESAFE tester is used.
1. Power on the tester and wait for READY to appear.
2. Blow steadily and continuously into the mouthpiece for
5 seconds.
A continuous tone will sound to indicate proper breath
ow.
If the breath sample is intermittent, too hard or too soft,
several beeps will sound and ABORT will appear on the
display. Wait for READY to appear and try the test again.
3. Stop blowing when the tone ends and a click is heard to
indicate that the breath sample is complete.
The DRIVESAFE tester will analyze the sample and
display the BrAC result within a few seconds.
CAUTION! Be aware that alcohol is present in many
products such as breath spray, mouthwash and
medicine, as well as in certain foods and beverages,
which may distort the BrAC results.
Before testing: Wait 20 minutes after eating or drinking
and 3 minutes after smoking.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6
TESTING IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT
• When blowing repeatedly in a cold environment (below
10 °C), condensation droplets may form inside the blow
channel
• When providing a test, tilt the tester as shown:
• After several breath tests have been performed, blow
quickly into the mouthpiece to clear any condensation
NOTE: Always use a new mouthpiece when blowing into
the tester.

7DRIVESAFE
BATTERY POWER
The DRIVESAFE personal alcohol tester requires 2 AA
alkaline batteries for operation.
In production, 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.
The tester can perform over 1,000 tests with a set of new
batteries.
BATTERY STRENGTH INDICATOR
A battery strength indicator appears on the bottom right
corner of the display when the DRIVESAFE tester is powered
on. When the battery strength indicator begins to ash, the
batteries require changing.
If the E01 error message appears on the display, there is
insufcient power to continue operation of the tester.
BATTERY INSTALL
Turn the tester off before removing the batteries. To install
new batteries, remove the back battery cover by pressing
down on the indent

and sliding the cover back.
CERTIFICATION
The DRIVESAFE personal alcohol tester and other breath
alcohol testing products of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems
comply with international standards for function and safety.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8
CALIBRATION
To maintain accuracy, the DRIVESAFE tester requires
calibration each year from the rst date of use. When
calibration is due, CAL will appear on the display. If the tester
is due for a calibration, contact an authorized Service Center.
LIMITED WARRANTY
The DRIVESAFE personal 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
Testers requiring service should be packed securely and
shipped prepaid to an authorized Service Center. Contact
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems for more details:
Email: [email protected]
Website: acs-corp.com

9DRIVESAFE
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THE TESTER THEN
Does not turn on • If using it for the rst time, remove
the small plastic tab from the battery
compartment
• Change the batteries
Is displaying
irregular results
• Change the mouthpiece. Use part number
95‑000145 to order more mouthpieces
from ACS
• Check if CAL is ashing on the display.
This indicates that a calibration is due.
Though you may continue to use the
tester, it is strongly recommended that you
send it for calibration immediately
• If you have eaten or smoked prior to
taking the test, swish and swallow fresh
water to remove any contaminants from
the mouth or wait for at least 20 minutes
and repeat the test
CAL is ashing
on the display
• The tester is due for a calibration; contact
a Service Center
• The tester should be calibrated every year
from the rst date of use
• CAL may ash (even though the tester
may not be due for a calibration) if you
remove the batteries without powering off
the tester
Has a clogged or
dirty mouthpiece
• Change the mouthpiece
• Use part number 95‑000145 to order more
mouthpieces from ACS
Displays error
code E01
• New batteries are required; change the
batteries
Displays these
error codes:
E02 + E05 to E11
• These errors may occur during the power
up sequence and indicate that the tester
requires service. Contact ACS for the
return procedure

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E03 + E04 • The ambient temperature is outside the
operating temperature range of 0 to 50 °C
• Ensure that the device is being used
within the correct temperature range. If
problems persist, contact ACS
E12 • The ambient temperature is outside
the operating temperature range of
20 to 30 °C during calibration
• Ensure that the device is being calibrated
within the correct temperature range. If
problems persist, contact ACS

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