Andatech AlcoSense SURETY User manual

USER’S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing an AlcoSense® Surety breathalyser.
We hope you enjoy owning your AlcoSense® Surety breathalyser. If you
have any questions regarding the unit or want to speak with us further,
please visit alcosense.com.au or call 1300 800 200 (between 9am and
5:30pm Monday to Friday).
Table of Contents
Components 4
Contents 4
Preparation 5
Basic Operation 6
Downloading Data / AndaLink Software 7
Fast Mode Operation 8
Troubleshooting / Warning Display 9
Menu 11
Optional Function - Bluetooth 19
Replacing Batteries 24
Specifications 26
Disclaimers 27
Measurements & Conditions for Test 28
Warranty Details 29
Recalibration and Service 31
AlcoSense Guarantee 32

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Components
Contents
1 x Breathalyser
5 x Mouthpiece
1 x Hand strap
1 x USB cable for PC
2 x Batteries
1 x Manual
1. Lamp
2. IrDA window
3. Display
4. Up button
5. Menu, down button
6. Power, select button
7. Battery cover release
8. Battery cover
SURETY
9. Batteries
10. USB/printer connector
11. Hand strap
12. Mouthpiece receptacle
13. Mouthpiece
14. Sampling cup for fast mode
1 x Leather pouch
1 x Sampling cup for fast mode
[Sold separately]
Printer, Bluetooth, SD card

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Preparation
1. Attaching the hand strap
Push the battery cover release to the right side and pull the battery
cover down and remove it.
Insert hand strap into the small hole in the housing. Loop it around
the hook on the inside of the hole, then replace battery cover.
2. Fitting the mouthpiece
Insert mouthpiece into the port on the top of the device securely with
a click.
*The same applies to the sampling cup for fast mode.
A new mouthpiece is to be
used for every person tested.
Mouthpiece can be used with
orientation to right or left side.

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Basic Operation
Turning the unit on
1. Press the power button.
a. Press and hold the power button to see
device information including serial number,
date and time.
2. Wait until the unit has warmed up and “BLOW” is
displayed.
Taking a test
1. Install a mouthpiece.
2. While “BLOW” is displayed, blow slowly and steadily
through the mouthpiece until the tone stops.
3. “Analyzing/Wait” is displayed while the breath
sample is processed.
4. Test results will be displayed for 15 seconds.
5. If a printer is connected, a test receipt will print.
Taking consecutive tests
1. After previous test results have been displayed
“WAIT” will display while the unit processes any
remaining alcohol from the previous sample.
2. Once the unit has finished processing the previous
test “BLOW” will be displayed.
3. Unit is ready to accept another sample.

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Powering the unit off
1. Press and hold the power button.
2. “Power Off” will be displayed.
3. Continue holding the power button until the unit is powered off
(approximately 3 seconds).
Auto Power Off
1. If no activity is detected for 4 minutes the unit will automatically power
off to save batteries.
2. If the printer cable is connected or the unit is in “Fast” mode, Auto Off
time is extended to 15 minutes.
Downloading Data / AndaLink
Software
Test results are saved onto the device. Results can be downloaded to your
PC via the AndaLink software.
To download AndaLink software, go to downloads.andatech.com.au

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Fast Mode Operation
Fast Mode checks for the presence of alcohol in a breath test, and
provides a fast Pass/Fail response. Individual mouthpieces are not
needed; just use the sampling cup. Set the measurement mode to “Fast
mode” in the menu to enable fast testing.
1. Turn the unit on.
2. Wait for the unit to display “Blow”, an “F” will display in
the upper right corner to indicate unit is in fast mode.
3. Blow into the sample cup until the unit beeps.
4. Results will display as “Pass” or “Fail”.
5. If a printer is connected, a test result will print.
6. When “BLOW” is displayed, subsequent tests can be
performed.
While in “Fast Mode”, a standard test can be taken as
follows.
1. When the unit displays “BLOW”, press the [UP]
button to cycle between Fast and Normal mode.
(“F”= Fast Mode, “N” = Normal Mode)
2. Unit will return to fast mode automatically after test in
normal mode.
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Troubleshooting / Warning Display
1. Flow error during test. Breath sample was not steady enough or it was
not long enough. Wait for the device to return to ready condition. Blow
with a long steady breath. Continue blowing until tone stops.
2. Test result exceeds 0.250%BAC.
3. Battery power is low. Please replace the batteries.
Battery symbol
4. Calibration service is required (please contact your local distributor for
further instructions)
5. Number of tests after calibration (Memorised in sensor module)
6. Number of tests with device (Memorised in device)
Calibration is required every 6 months
or 1000 tests, whichever comes first.
Calibration information is stored in the
sensor module.

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7. Error with sensor module
8. Error with using temperature
9. System Error 1 (Condenser charging error)
10. System Error 2 (Sensor leakage)
11. Print Cable Not Connected
The device is not functional under
-5°C and over 40°C.
Contact your local distributor.
If there is no cable connection,
LCD will display “Print Cable not
Connected”.
Contact your local distributor.
Contact your local distributor.

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Menu
To enter Menu mode, press the power button then push the m(menu)
button.
Press the power button again to key in user pin code (Default: 0000).
Contents of Menu
1Last tests
2Last maintenance
3Total test count
4Date & time
5Measurement mode
6Set date
7Set time
8Set language
9Backlight
10 Printer
11 Save to SD card
12 Bluetooth
13 Change user pin
14 Set contrast
Menu
1Last tests
Last test result is showing. You can check up to 500 accumulated test
results by pressing the UP/DOWN button.
*Data No: Test result number / the number of stored test results (*The
latest 500 test results).

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2Last maintenance
The date of last calibration and accuracy check.
3Total test count
1Last CAL: The number of tests after the last calibration
2Fail Cnt: The number of failed tests
3Sensor: The number of tests on installed sensor module
(*Sensor module stores number of tests)
4Lifetime: Total number of tests on the device
4Date & Time
Checking date and time of the device.

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5Measurement mode
A. Normal mode
Measures alcohol content in human breath. Test result is displayed in
digits. For further instructions, refer to page 6 Basic Operation.
B. Fast mode
Checks for the presence of alcohol in breath. Test will be quicker and
more convenient. The result is displayed as “P” (PASS) or “F” (FAIL).
No mouthpiece is needed; simply use the sampling cup provided. For
further instructions, refer to page 8 Fast Mode Operation.
6Set date
Adjust date format and date.
7Set time
Adjust time.

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8Set language
Set the language for display. Available options: English, Russian,
Korean, German, Spanish, Italian.
*Menu is available in English only.
9Backlight
10 Printer
Setting printer connection mode
1Cable
Ensure printer is turned on and printer cable is connected prior to
selecting.

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a) Last data
Press the power button; the last data can be printed.
b) Selected data
Select data using UP/DOWN button. Press and hold the power button
for 1-2 seconds until selected data is printed.
c) Range (?~?)
Press the power button then select the data range
using UP/DOWN button. Press the power button again.

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Select next for printing and press the power button. The selected data
will be printed.
2Bluetooth [Optional function]
(A) Not available (B) Available
Please check that your device enables Bluetooth function.
For more information, refer to page 19 Optional function – Bluetooth.
3IrDA
Select last data and place the device’s IrDA window close to the
printer’s IrDA window, then press the power button.

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Ensure that both IrDA windows are facing each other. Last test result
will be printed.
2nd switch OFF: Bluetooth OFF,
IrDA ON
2nd switch ON: Bluetooth ON,
IrDA OFF
IrDA and Bluetooth functions are not compatible, so check the printer
switch, which is in battery lot in mobile printer.
11 Save to SD card
If you select yes, data in SD card will be deleted and data in the device
will be loaded to SD card.
If there is no SD card, “Not available”
will be displayed.

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12 Bluetooth
13 Change user pin
Setting new user pin. “Password save” will be shown after setting.
14 Set contrast
This function is optional.
Please check your device is
operating in Bluetooth mode.
Use arrows to adjust contrast.
Select power button to confirm
and go back.

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Optional Function - Bluetooth
A. Printer with Bluetooth in Menu, p.14
If there was a printer connected
before, the device remembers it
and printer serial number will
be shown like the diagram on
the left.
Enter Bluetooth mode. Waiting time will be shown. Orange and
green lights on the printer button indicate successful connection.
a) Last data
Press the power button, the last
data can be printed.

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b) Selected data
Select data using UP/DOWN button. Press and hold the power button
for 1-2 seconds until selected data is printed.
c) Range (?~?)
Press the power button then select the data range using UP/DOWN
button. Press the power button again.
Select Next for printing and press the power button. The selected
data will be printed.

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“Not available” means no Bluetooth is
connected.
*Note: Please check printer before using bluetooth function.
2nd Switch OFF: Bluetooth OFF,
IrDA ON
2nd Switch ON: Bluetooth ON,
IrDA OFF
2nd switch on right side of the battery lot of the mobile printer has to
be in “ON” status, like the diagram above.
B. Bluetooth mode setting in Menu, p.16.
Enter Bluetooth mode.