Alert J4X User manual
Instruction manual
The ALERT J4X personal breath alcohol tester has met the requirements of
EN55011 and EN61326-1.
Under the ACMA regulations for EMC requirements, the ALERT J4X
personal breath alcohol tester has been classied as a low-risk device,
since it is only powered through a battery.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Disclaimer
Changes or modications 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.
Certication
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.
Manufactured by:
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp
60 International Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................1
Disclaimer ..............................................................................1
Assistance..............................................................................1
Safety and precautions.........................................................2
Getting started.......................................................................3
Operation................................................................................4
Taking a breath test...............................................................5
Signicance of breath test results.......................................6
Display....................................................................................7
BAC / BrAC formats ..............................................................8
Battery power.........................................................................8
Battery strength indicator.....................................................8
Battery install.........................................................................8
Ambient temperature ............................................................9
Troubleshooting ....................................................................9
Warranty ...............................................................................10
Service..................................................................................10
Ordering mouthpieces ........................................................10
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ALERT J4X
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ALERT J4X breath alcohol
tester, a device designed for industrial and trafc 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
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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 alkaline batteries 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
-20 to 50 °C
• For ambient temperatures lower than 15 °C, use the
provided car adaptor
• 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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ALERT J4X
GETTING STARTED
The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is simple to use. It
measures the alcohol content of the breath (BrAC), which is
in direct proportion to the alcohol concentration of the blood
(BAC). 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 trafc 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.
Mouthpiece
insertion into
sampling port
BACK VIEW
Battery cover
Plastic tab
Mouthpiece
LED
Display
Car
adapter
One-button
operation
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OPERATION
ON
Press the power button once to start the tester. The Wait icon
is displayed briey 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 port will glow green to
indicate a proper ow of breath.
ABORT
A proper sample of breath was not provided. Test again.
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.
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ALERT J4X
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
0.40 High alcohol level in the body and dangerous
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 trafc violation.
Readings of 0.40 mg/L and greater are indicative of a level
of alcohol at which it is dangerous to drive a vehicle and may
lead to a criminal charge.
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ALERT J4X
DISPLAY
The ALERT J4X tester display provides the unit of
measure (refer to the “BAC / 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 below 15 °C
Auxiliary power – when the ambient
temperature is below 15 °C, this icon will
ash and connection with the car adapter
is recommended; below 10 °C, connection
is mandatory, this icon will be solid once
connected
Battery strength indicator
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BAC / BrAC FORMATS
The measurement units displayed on the ALERT J4X breath
alcohol tester are indicated at the top of the display and have
been formatted to suit your local requirements.
BATTERY POWER
The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester requires 2 AA alkaline
batteries for operation.
Under ideal conditions, the tester can perform over 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 insufcient
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.
ALERT J4X
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Operate the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester within the
ambient temperature range of -20 to 50 °C.
When the ambient temperature is below 15 °C, the Ambient
Temperature icon is displayed. Use the car adapter (auxiliary
power) to provide an extended temperature range to -20 °C.
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, E07 Temperature error – operate the
tester within an ambient temperature
range of -20 to 50 °C
E08 Temperature error – use the car
adapter. If the problem persists,
contact ACS
E09-E25 Contact ACS for service
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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.
IRM-ENG-AU-60-000762-A
© 2015
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