Alcolizer HH4 User manual

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Alcolizer HH4 Alcohol Tester User Manual
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Disclaimer –External Documents note to reader
The BAC reading obtained by correct use of this device is only considered accurate at the time of testing.
Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of each reading.
Neither the manufacturer, the distributor, nor the owner accepts liability or responsibility due to any action
or claim arising from the reading produced by this device, whether used correctly or incorrectly.

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Contents
1Introduction .......................................................................................................................4
2Description of HH4.............................................................................................................4
2.1 Equipment Overview...................................................................................................4
2.2 Device Overview..........................................................................................................4
2.2.1 Test Key................................................................................................................5
2.2.2 LCD Colour Graphics Display................................................................................5
2.2.3 Mouthpiece Locator and Sample Inlet Spigot .....................................................6
2.2.4 Up and Down Buttons..........................................................................................6
2.2.5 USB Port ...............................................................................................................6
2.2.6 Battery Charger Port ............................................................................................6
3Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................6
3.1 General Information....................................................................................................6
3.2 Turning On The Device ................................................................................................7
3.3 Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................7
3.4 Testing Types...............................................................................................................8
3.4.1 Mouthpieces ........................................................................................................8
3.4.2 Mouthpiece Testing .............................................................................................9
3.4.3 Taking a Mouthpiece (Active) Breath Sample ...................................................10
3.4.4 Analysing a Mouthpiece Breath Sample............................................................12
3.4.5 Passive Testing ...................................................................................................13
3.4.6 Enabling Passive Standard .................................................................................13
3.4.7 Taking a Passive Standard Breath Sample .........................................................14
3.4.8 Analysing a Passive Breath Sample....................................................................16
3.4.9 Enabling Passive Only.........................................................................................17
3.4.10 Taking a Passive Only Breath Sample ................................................................17
3.4.11 Pressure Activated Passive- Blow Testing..........................................................18
3.4.12 Enabling Pressure Activated ..............................................................................18
3.5 Back Operation..........................................................................................................19
3.6 Shutting Down...........................................................................................................19
4Test Options Menu ..........................................................................................................20
4.1 Test Cancel ................................................................................................................20
4.2 Test Refusal ...............................................................................................................20
5Setup Menu......................................................................................................................21
6Printing Function..............................................................................................................23

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6.1 Accessing Bluetooth ..................................................................................................23
6.2 Enabling Bluetooth....................................................................................................23
6.3 Bluetooth Printer PIN ................................................................................................24
6.4 Pairing the Printer .....................................................................................................25
6.5 Printer Driver.............................................................................................................28
6.5.1 Installing the Printer Driver................................................................................28
6.6 Auto Print ..................................................................................................................29
6.6.1 Auto Print Standard ...........................................................................................29
6.6.2 Auto Print Passive ..............................................................................................30
6.7 Ticket Format Type....................................................................................................30
7Sending Data (Serial)........................................................................................................30
7.1 Accessing Bluetooth ..................................................................................................30
7.2 Enabling Bluetooth....................................................................................................30
7.3 Bluetooth Printer PIN ................................................................................................31
7.4 Pairing as Serial Device..............................................................................................31
7.5 Auto Send ..................................................................................................................33
7.5.1 Auto Send Standard ...........................................................................................34
7.5.2 Auto Send Passive ..............................................................................................34
8Area Code.........................................................................................................................35
9Records ............................................................................................................................36
9.1 Accessing Records .....................................................................................................36
9.2 Clearing Records........................................................................................................37
10 Calibration........................................................................................................................37
10.1 Calibration Alerts...................................................................................................37
10.2 Calibration Process ................................................................................................38
11 Specifications ...................................................................................................................38
12 Alcoconnect .....................................................................................................................39
12.1 Installing Alcoconnect Software ............................................................................39
12.2 Using Alcoconnect .................................................................................................39
12.2.1 Navigating around the Event Log Page..............................................................41
12.2.2 Set Log Settings (Filtering Data).........................................................................42
12.2.3 Saving Event Logs...............................................................................................42
12.2.4 Erasing Event Logs or Clear Logs on the Device.................................................42

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1Introduction
This User Manual details the operation of the Alcolizer HH4 Alcohol Tester and Alcoconnect
software for managing and analysing breath test results.
The manual is divided into various Sections and Sub-sections to enable the user to access
the required information with ease. It includes Cautions and Notes applicable to the HH4
device and Specifications table.
2Description of HH4
2.1 Equipment Overview
The HH4 Equipment List includes the following items:
•HH4 Handheld Device (Li-ION powered)
•USB Cable
•Battery Chargers (240VAC and 12VDC Vehicle Charger)
•Wrist Strap
•Carry Bag or Hard Plastic Carry Case (Optional), and
•Bluetooth Printer (Optional)
2.2 Device Overview
The HH4 is a handheld device consisting of a hard-plastic case, rubberised hand grip, wrist
strap and the following user displays, buttons and adaptor sockets. (Refer to Figure 1)
•Mouthpiece Locator and Sample Inlet Spigot
•LCD Colour Graphics Display
•Test Key
•Up and Down Buttons
•USB Port
•Wrist Strap, and
•Battery Charging Port (refer to Figure 2- Charging Port)
Note
This User manual is applicable to the Alcolizer HH4 alcohol tester running firmware
version FR-1.0.0 and later.

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Figure 1 - User Display, Buttons and Adapter Sockets
Figure 2 - Charging Port
2.2.1 Test Key
The Test Key activates selected functions.
2.2.2 LCD Colour Graphics Display
Displays the various functions of the device including:
•Welcome screen which included days remaining until the next calibration (If Activated)
•Various Test Modes (Mouthpiece, Passive Standard and Passive Only)
•Extensive menus and options
•Ready Notification
•Blow Notification including progress bar
•BAC Level in various formats
•Printer Setup
•Records Information
Down Button
Test Key
Battery Charging Port
Rubberised
Hand Grip
LCD Colour
Graphics
Display
Mouthpiece
Spigot Locator
Wrist Strap
Up Button
USB Port

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These and other displays are explained in the Operating Instructions Section of this manual.
2.2.3 Mouthpiece Locator and Sample Inlet Spigot
This disposable mouthpiece (sample tube) is located on the Mouthpiece Locator which
surrounds the Sample Inlet Spigot.
2.2.4 Up and Down Buttons
The Up and Down buttons allow access to various sub menus. Operation of both buttons
also facilitates access to the Off function (Refer to Section 3).
2.2.5 USB Port
The USB Port facilities connection of the device to a USB equipped computer using the cable
included with the device. Refer to Section 12 for instructions on using the Alcoconnect
toolbox.
2.2.6 Battery Charger Port
The Battery Charging Port is located beneath a moisture proof cap under the wrist strap
bracket and facilities connection to the battery chargers included with the device.
3Operating Instructions
3.1 General Information
The following information should be observed when conducting a breath test analysis using
this device:
•To obtain an accurate reading, alcohol should not be consumed, or mouthwash
containing alcohol used for at least 15 minutes prior to using this device.
•Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) readings can continue to rise or fluctuate for up
to two hours after alcohol is last consumed. Should the BAC readings be near or
over the local threshold, drinking should be cease, then a re-test conducted after 15
minutes.
•Driving or operating machinery should not occur until a new test shows a decline in
the BAC reading and the BAC reading is below the local legislation legal limit.
•It can take up to one hour for the average person’s system to absorb a 0.01 BAC
before the level returns to zero. In such circumstances further testing later in the day
or the following morning is strongly recommended.
CAUTION
While the HH4 is a robust device, it does contain sensitive instrumentation and should not
be subject to rough handling or become submerged in water.
Do not store the device in direct sunlight or places where extreme temperature conditions
can occur.
Note
The HH4 has optional functions which may or may not be active on your device. The
screen images shown in this User Manual may differ to your device depending on the
options fitted or functions enabled.

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3.2 Turning On The Device
Turn the device on as follows:
•Press either the Test Key or Up/ Down buttons. A company logo screen will appear
for a period of five seconds prior to the test screen displaying. The logo screen can
be terminated sooner by pressing either the Test Key or Up/ Down buttons a second
time.
•The Display will show press to test (Refer to Figure 3).
Figure 3 - Press To Test Message
3.3 Charging the Battery
Prior to initial use, the HH4 battery should be fully charged. The battery charge cycle may
take up to two hours.
Charge the battery as follows:
•Connect the charger DC socket to the HH4 battery charging port (Refer to Figure 2)
•Connect the AC or DC (vehicle) plug to a suitable power supply and switch on power.
The device will automatically start, and Charging will be displayed.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery condition indicator on the LCD Colour
Graphics Display will display five bars. (Refer to Figure 4 - Battery Condition Indicator)
Note
On specially configured devices, additional information may be displayed on start-up e.g.
Device serial number, Sample module serial number and days till calibration.
To permanently display this information, hold the Test key down for an extended period
upon start up.
CAUTION
The battery in the HH4 device is a Li-ION battery. As such it should not be tampered with
in anyway. Should any problems occur that are related to the battery, contact your local
Alcolizer representative for advice.
Only use the battery charger supplied with the Alcolizer certified equipment. Use of non
Alcolizer battery chargers could damage the device and render it inoperative.

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Figure 4 - Battery Condition Indicator
Recharge the battery when the Battery Condition Indicator shows one bar to ensure testing
will not be interrupted by a flat battery.
3.4 Testing Types
The HH4 can perform both Mouthpiece and Passive (Passive Standard and Passive Only)
testing. Mouthpiece testing provides a BAC reading in g/100ml (or other formats as
required) and Passive testing will display the presence of alcohol in breath. Following a
Passive test that indicates the presence of alcohol, a Mouthpiece test should then be
performed if an accurate BAC is required.
3.4.1 Mouthpieces
There are two types of Mouthpieces available for use on the HH4 (Refer Figure 5).
Mouthpiece Types:
•Spit Trap Non-Return Valve Mouthpiece (2 variants), and
•Standard Spigot Locator Mouthpiece.
Note
The device cannot be used for testing during charging but can be used for accessing
Records.
Note
Mouthpiece testing is also referred to as Standard or Active testing.

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Figure 5 - Mouthpiece Types
The advantage of using the spit trap mouthpieces is that most of the saliva in the exhaled
breath is collected in the mouthpiece and does not enter the device.
3.4.2 Mouthpiece Testing
Attach the mouthpiece to the device as follows:
•Grasp the mouthpiece at the ribbed end and tear the plastic wrapping from the non-
ribbed end, downwards to expose the sample inlet hole.
•Locate the mouthpiece sample inlet port over the mouthpiece locator in line with
the recess that surrounds the spigot (Refer Figure 6).
•Press the mouthpiece sample inlet port onto the locator until it is attached securely
(Refer Figure 7). The orientation of the mouthpiece will not affect the sampling.
•Remove the remaining portion of the plastic wrap just prior to testing to ensure
hygienic use.
Figure 6 - Locating the Mouthpiece
CAUTION
To maintain a healthy sampling environment, the following procedures must be strictly
adhered to.
Non-Return
Spit Trap
Mouthpieces
Ribbed
end
Sample Inlet
Ports
Standard
Mouthpiece
Non-Ribbed End

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Figure 7 - Mouthpiece Correctly Positioned
3.4.3 Taking a Mouthpiece (Active) Breath Sample
Perform a Mouthpiece Test as follows:
•Press the Test key and the device will perform a self-test and Please wait... and a
progress bar will be displayed.
•Blow will be displayed when the device is ready (Refer to Figure 8).
Figure 8 - Blow is displayed when the device is ready
Note
Before taking a breath sample, ensure the subject has not consumed alcohol for at least
15 minutes.
If any step in a breath test sequence is not completed or the device is left idle for a
prolonged period of time, the device will then terminate the breath test and display Test
timed out. The device will return to the press to test display
The standard breath test time out period is 60 seconds. If a test time out does occur
during a breath test, a new breath test must be performed.
Note
If the self-check is unsuccessful an error code will be displayed, and the device will not
accept a breath sample.

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After taking a deep breath, the test subject places their mouth over the mouthpiece inlet
(ribbed end) and blows a gentle to medium breath sample into the mouthpiece (Refer
Figure 9).
Figure 9 - Providing A Sample
•The exhaled flow is indicated via a bar graph; showing air flow over time in seconds
(Refer to Figure 10). A beeping sound is also heard during the breath sample delivery
phase, indicating a satisfactory breath sample is being delivered.
Figure 10 - Sample Process Bar
•The test subject continues blowing until the device takes a sample of the exhaled
breath volume, indicated by a click and long beep sound.
•The frequency of the sound beeps increases with the intensity of the blow pressure.
Blowing too hard or too soft will result in Invalid Sample Try Again being displayed
(Refer Figure 11). The device will return to the Blow screen, another sample can now
be taken.

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Figure 11 - Invalid Sample Try Again Message
3.4.4 Analysing a Mouthpiece Breath Sample
After a valid breath sample is taken, the Analysing Sample message is displayed until the
device calculates the BAC reading. This will normally take a few seconds. In cold climate
conditions it may take longer to display the BAC reading (Refer to Figure 12)
Figure 12 - Analysing Sample Message
When the BAC reading is calculated, it will be displayed on the screen together with the unit
of measurement (e.g. g/100ml, g/210L) and be retained until the Recovering period has
ended.
The screen colour will vary depending on the percentage of alcohol present; green for zero
to 0.019g/100ml, orange for 0.020g/100ml to 0.049 g/100ml, g/210L and red for readings
greater than 0.050 g/100ml, g/210L. The Recovering period is indicated by Recovering
shown on the display (Refer to Figure 13)

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Figure 13 - Various BAC and Screen Colours Displayed
The Recovering period is the time the fuel cell sensor requires to recover from the previous
breath test. This period will vary according to BAC readings displayed, longer for higher
readings.
Remove the used mouthpiece by rotating it and it will come away from the spigot easily.
Dispose of the mouthpieces in a responsible manner.
To perform another breath test, repeat paragraph 3.4.2.
3.4.5 Passive Testing
Passive testing is a test that is performed without using a mouthpiece. The HH4 can perform
two types passive testing, that is trigged by button or blow pressure.
All Passive testing is performed by holding the device approximately 50mm in front of the test
subject’s mouth and asking them to count or talk so that exhaled breath may be picked up by
the device and analysed for the presence of any alcohol.
When using Passive Standard testing, a Mouthpiece test is automatically enabled should the
device detect alcohol on the subject’s exhaled breath. Passive Only testing does not prompt
the user to perform further testing.
3.4.6 Enabling Passive Standard
If passive standard mode has not been enabled, proceed as follows:
•With the screen displaying press to test, press the Up and Down buttons
simultaneously. The User Menu will be displayed.
•Press the down button to scroll down to Test Type (Refer to Figure 14).

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Figure 14 - Test Type Displayed
•Press the Test key until Passive Std is displayed (Refer to Figure 15).
Figure 15 - Passive Standard Displayed
•Press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously. Passive Standard is now enabled or
press the Down button until Back is highlighted then press the Test key to leave the
User Menu.
3.4.7 Taking a Passive Standard Breath Sample
Perform a Passive Standard test as follows:
•On the press test screen, press the Test key. Ready for passive test is displayed (Refer
to Figure 16)
Note
If any step in a breath test sequence is not completed or the device is left idle for a
prolonged period of time, then the device will terminate the breath test and display Test
timed out the device will return to the press passive test display.
The standard breath test time out period is 60 seconds. If a test time out does occur during
a breath test, a new breath test must be performed. Press the Test key to perform a new
passive breath test as per steps above.

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Figure 16 - Ready for Passive Test Message
•Press the Test button. The device will perform an electronic auto check and then
return to Ready for passive Test.
•Hold the device 50mm in front of the test subjects mouth: so that the subject is
breathing or talking directly into the device’s sample inlet port (Refer to Figure 17).
Figure 17 - Providing a Passive Sample
•Ask the Subject to start counting from 20 onwards with a one second rhythm, until
you tell them to stop, “20…21…22…23…24…25…etc.”
•Press the Test button while the subject is counting. The device will make a series of
clicking sounds as the sample is being taken,
•The device is set to take three pump samples. During these three pumps the
operator must hold the device steady and at the same distance from the subject.
The device will give three sample pump clicks, followed by a long beep sound.
Analysing Sample will then be displayed (Refer to Figure 18).

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Figure 18 - Analysing Sample Message
3.4.8 Analysing a Passive Breath Sample
•After a valid breath sample is taken, the Analysing Sample message is displayed until
the device determines if alcohol is present. This will normally take a few seconds. In
cold climate conditions it may take longer to display the result.
•When the Passive standard reading is calculated, it will be displayed and retained until
the Recovering period has ended.
•If a Pass No Alcohol reading is displayed the device has indicated that no alcohol was
detected in the near vicinity of subject’s exhaled breath. When the Recovering
period has ended the device is ready for the next Passive standard breath test (Refer
to Figure 19).
Figure 19 - Pass No Alcohol Message
•To perform another Passive Standard breath test, repeat these steps again.
•If a Warning Alcohol Present reading is displayed the device has indicated that
alcohol was detected in the near vicinity of subject’s exhaled breath (Refer to Figure
20).

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Figure 20 - Warning Alcohol Present Message
•After the recovery period has ended, the device is enabled automatically to take an
Active (Mouthpiece) sample (Refer to Figure 21). Perform an Active test in
accordance with the procedures in paragraph 3.4.2.
Figure 21 - Warning Alcohol Present/ Press for Active Test Display
3.4.9 Enabling Passive Only
To enable Passive Only, perform the same steps as in paragraph 3.4.6. Press the Test key
until Passive Only is displayed.
3.4.10 Taking a Passive Only Breath Sample
The procedures for performing a Passive Only test are the same as those for performing a
Passive Standard test (refer paragraph 3.4.7).
Note
A Passive Only test will not automatically enable an Active (Mouthpiece) test the same
way a Passive Standard test does.
Note
When a Warning Alcohol Present reading is displayed after performing a Passive Only
test, it is strongly recommended that a Mouthpiece Breath Test be performed, after the
recovery period has ended.

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3.4.11 Pressure Activated Passive- Blow Testing
The Pressure Activated Passive testing is used when it is desired that the subject’s blow starts
a sampling.
3.4.12 Enabling Pressure Activated
To enable the pressure activated, access the device setup menu (refer to paragraph 5)
Enable the pressure activated as follows:
•Press the Down button until Test Options is highlighted (Refer to Figure 22).
Figure 22 - Test Options Menu
•Press the Test key. The screen will display the Test Options.
•Using the down button, scroll down to Passive Trigger (Refer to Figure 23).
Figure 23 - Passive Trigger
•Press Test key to select Blow or Button/Blow.
•Then go down to Back and Back again
Note
Pressure Activated or Passive Blow testing stands for the triggering method used on
Passive testings.

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3.5 Back Operation
The user menu includes a Back selection which when selected will return to the previous
screen. To select Back, proceed as follows:
•Press the Up/down buttons until Back is highlighted (Refer to Figure 24).
Figure 24 - Screen Back Selection
•Press the Test key and the display will return to the previous screen.
3.6 Shutting Down
The HH4 will automatically shut down after a period of inactivity. Should the device be
required to be shut down manually (e.g. to conserve battery life), perform the following
procedures:
•With the screen displaying press to test, Press the Up and Down buttons
simultaneously. The User Menu will be displayed (Refer to Figure 13).
•Using the down button, scroll down to Off. (Refer to Figure 25).
Note
Blow Only Passive Trigger set the Passive Standard and Passive Only to take a sample only
when a difference in pressure is detected on device’s spigot locator.
Button/Blow Passive Trigger set both Passive testing to take a sample by pressing the test
button or when a difference in pressure is detected.

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Figure 25 - Off Displayed
•Press the Test Key and the device will turn off.
To further conserve battery life, the device will automatically switch off the display back
light after two minutes. To re-activate the device following back light power down, Press the
Test key or Up/down buttons. The device will display the last screen that was activated at
the time the back light switched off.
4Test Options Menu
4.1 Test Cancel
If the user wishes to cancel a test, perform the following steps:
•With the Blow screen displayed, Press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously. The
Test Options Menu will be displayed and using the down arrow to Test Cancel is
selected (Refer to Figure 26).
Figure 26 - Test Options Menu and Test Cancel
•Press the Test key and the screen will return to the press to test display.
4.2 Test Refusal
If a test is refused, the user can activate the Test Refuse option as follows:
•With the Blow screen displayed, press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously. The
Test Options Menu and Test Cancel is displayed (Refer to Figure 26).
•Press the Down button to highlight Test Refuse (Refer to Figure 27).