Cosmos CA 8120 Installation manual

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Table of contents
The device..............................................................................................................................................3
Important information............................................................................................................................4
The measuring method...........................................................................................................................4
CA 8120 Operation..............................................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT:.......................................................................................................................................6
Turning on and off .................................................................................................................................6
Performing a measurement ....................................................................................................................6
Active measurement........................................................................................................................6
Passive measurement......................................................................................................................7
Printing following a measurement ( optional )...............................................................................7
Data Storage...........................................................................................................................................7
Menu Operation .....................................................................................................................................7
Password protected menu items.............................................................................................................8
Menu item: Time.............................................................................................................................8
Menu item: Unit..............................................................................................................................8
Menu item: Print *..........................................................................................................................8
Menu item: Device number.............................................................................................................9
Menu item: Limit.............................................................................................................................9
Menu item: Languages ...................................................................................................................9
Menu item: Password...................................................................................................................10
Menu item: Delete.........................................................................................................................10
Menu item: Temperature ..............................................................................................................10
Menu item: Calibration ................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................11
For your safety.....................................................................................................................................11
Safety information................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning...............................................................................................................................................12
Technical information..........................................................................................................................12
Order information – for the CA 8120 ..................................................................................................13
These instructions have been prepared with the greatest of care – should you
however, when working, find details which do not agree with the system, we would
ask that you please inform us briefly so that we can correct the inconsistencies as
quickly as possible.

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The device
Congratulations on the purchase of this new hand-held alcohol breathalyser.
The CA 8120 fulfills almost every demand that can be put to a small and still very
economic device.
1. Large colour screen in a blue tint with time of day, temperature and battery-
state display
2. Customer specific item number in the C A 8120 start screen
3. Password protected menu navigation in a choice of
German – English – French – Spanish - Italian
4. Memory for 2000 measurements with time of day and type ( passive / active )
5. Measurement result in a choice of 5 units: % - ‰ - mg/L - g/L – mg/100ml
6. Active or passive measurements
7. Wireless connection to mobile printer
This allows immediate documentation of all measurement results
8. Calibration is easy and fast – can also be done by the customer
Cosmos offers 2 different devices
Request an offer with calibration instruction manual if interested!
9. Calibration and final testing of every device before shipping
10.All mouth pieces have a rebreathing inhibitor to eliminate the risk of
transmitting diseases
1. Mouth piece nozzle
2. LED’s
3. Exhaust opening
4. Display
5. Power key and "OK" key
6. Selection keys
7. Menu key
8. USB jack
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Scope of delivery
This is the condition you will find your C A 8120
in at the time of purchase. The device is calibrated
and ready for use.
Shipment in a sturdy aluminium case with a
comprehensive instruction manual
COSMOS C A 8120 Alcohol Breathalyser
Belt pouch with zipper
25 mouth pieces with rebreathing inhibitor
2 AA 1.5 volt batteries
Printer (only as an option)
Guarantee for the sensor 6 months
(consumable )
Guarantee for the device 24 months ( subject to proper use )
Unlimited right to return within 2 weeks of delivery
Important information
Threshold limits for impaired driving incapacity vary from country to country.
Independent of this, because of different tolerances to alcohol, a blood alcohol
concentration of lower than 0.2 – 0.4 ‰ for example can also impair driving and
lead to criminal culpability. In Germany, criminal prosecution and a fine can be
expected if neurological impairment is 0.30 ‰ or above.
A test with the C A 8120 will not be accepted by the police as evidence, it is
nevertheless an important indicator for you to act responsibly. The COSMOS-
ALCOHOL-TESTER was calibrated before shipment. To ensure continued correct
measurement results, it should be recalibrated every 6 months. To do this, please
send the device to you supplier.
The measuring method
Blood and breath alcohol are closely connected. Deep in the lungs, in the alveoli,
blood and breathed air are separated by a thin gas permeable membrane. The gas
exchange takes place here.
Oxygen passes to the blood and carbon dioxide, and any alcohol, passes to the
breathed air.
In order to get this air out of the depth of the lungs (alveolar air) for analysis, a
sufficient minimum volume of breathed air must be breathed out.
Only if a sufficient volume of breathed air is breathed out and this is blown with
enough strength for at least 4 seconds will a correct measurement be achieved.

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CA 8120 Operation
The device for clinics, medical practitioners, medical technology and industry.
With the highest degree of precision and extensive software.
To turn on, press the key on the right
The display shows "Menu" " and "Test"
To perform a test, press the key
"Please wait" and then "Please blow" appear
"Back" and "Press" appear with the result
Pressing "Back" returns you to "Menu" and "Test"
The "Print" key causes the printer print the result ( optional )
If you would like to perform a new test, press "Test"
If you select the "Menu" key, the following appear Data
Menu
Off
if you select "Menu", you have the choice between Time
Unit
Pressure
Devicenumber
Limit
Languages
Password
Delete
Temperature
Calibration
By confirming one of these menu items, you can make your individualised settings.
Basic settings at delivery: Per mille ‰
Temperature in °C
Time of day Germany / EU
Every device is calibrated immediately before shipment.
Shipment is made in a sturdy aluminium case with 25 mouth pieces.
Guarantee for the device 24 months – for the sensor 6 months ( consumable )
Subject to proper use.

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IMPORTANT:
The test person may not have drunk alcohol within 20 minutes before giving a
breath sample. - Otherwise, a false, elevated value will show.
For hygienic reasons and to prevent excessive moistening of the sensor, please
use a new mouth piece for every measurement
(Otherwise a complete malfunction of the sensor could result.)
Smoke also damages the sensor.
Do not smoke 5 minutes before a test!
Turning on and off
Turning on: press the key for approx. 2 seconds
Turning off: confirm "Menu" with the key and
confirm "Off" with the key
If no keys have been operated, the CA 8120 turns off automatically after 90
seconds.
Performing a measurement
Active measurement
Turn the CA 8120 on with the key and press the key again to confirm
"Test".
The initiation of the warm-up mode is indicated by "Please wait".
The CA 8120 then shifts automatically into measurement mode and "Please blow"
appears in the display.
Now please place the mouth piece on the mouth piece nozzle and provide a breath
sample until the stripe in the display is filled and it "clicks".
After a short time required for the analysis, the test result appears in the set unit of
measurement. (The unit of measurement can be changed via the menu.
The default setting set in the factory is ‰ per mille.)
For additional measurements, "Back" must be confirmed with the key. This
then brings the start screen back up. "Test" must be confirmed again here with the
key to return to the measurement mode.

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Passive measurement
A passive measurement is performed without a mouth piece and is used to check the
ambient air or the exhaust air, for example of unresponsive persons.
It only checks whether there is alcohol in the ambient air. A value other than 0.00
indicates that alcohol is present in the ambient air.
Turn the CA 8120 on with the key and press the key again to confirm
"Test".
The initiation of the warm-up mode is indicated by "Please wait". The CA 8120
then shifts automatically into measurement mode and "Please blow" appears in the
display.
Now hold the device without a mouth piece in front of the mouth of the test person
and now confirm "Passi" with the key to perform the passive measurement.
The result appears in the set unit of measurement.
Printing following a measurement ( optional )
With the appearance of the measurement result in the display, there is the option
"Print" (print-out of the measurement result). This option is only available if an
optional printer is being used.
Data Storage
The CA 8120 can save up to 2000 measurement results. To recall these after turning
on the device, confirm "Menu" with the C key. Using the keys, select
"Data" and confirm with the key. The last measurement appears. Using the
keys, all of the other saved measurements can be recalled.
In addition to the function allowing measurements to be recalled, there is the option
"Print" which enables printing of measurement results. This option is only
available if an optional printer is being used.
Menu Operation
Menu functions can be called up after the device has been turned on.
Confirm "Menu" with the Ckey, select "Menu" using the keys and
confirm with the key, then select the desired menu item (from the 10 menu
items) using the keys again
and confirm with the key.

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Password protected menu items
A password precedes the menu items. The password set in the factory: 000000 can
be changed under the menu item "Password". When the prompt appears requesting
the input of the password, using the key, select the password numbers and
confirm with the "Enter" key. The key can be used to delete or correct
the entered and confirmed numbers.
Menu item: Time
The current date and time can be set. The key is used to bring up the date
information to be changed
Day – Month – Year and time information Hour - Minutes . The information is
changed using the key. Once you have updated the information, confirm and
save the updates with the "Enter" key.
Menu item: Unit
This menu item is password protected. Following the correct input of the password,
the 5 different units, preceded by highest possible display values, appear:
2,500 mg/l
550 mg/100ml
5,000 g/l
5,000 ‰ BAC
0.500 % BAC
The desired unit can be selected using the keys. The selected unit is then
shown in red script and saved with the "Enter" key.
The unit 5.000 ‰ BAC is preset in the factory.
Menu item: Print *
This menu item is password protected. Following the correct input of the password,
the number of print-outs: 1or 2or 3can be selected using the keys .
1 print-out is preset in the factory.
The "Enter" key saves the number of print-outs selected.
* A mobile printer is available as an option
(Item 8200 see order information)

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Menu item: Device number
Using this menu item, anyone can input a new 4 digit device number for their
device. This new number then appears in the first display in place of the factory set
device number when the device is turned on: 8120.
This menu item is password protected. Following the correct input of the password,
the desired numbers are selected using the key. Each number is then confirmed
with the "Enter" key.
The key can be used to delete or correct the entered and confirmed numbers.
Confirming a second time with the "Enter" key following the selection of the
last number saves the new device number.
Menu item: Limit
This menu item is password protected.
It is preset to 0.500 ‰ in the factory with a warning signal for the respective
measurement results.
Menu item: Languages
This menu item is password protected. Following the correct input of the password,
the following 5 languages appear from which to select:
German
English
French
Italian
Spanish
The desired language can be selected using the keys. The selected
language is then shown in red script and saved with the "Enter" key.
Please only change if other threshold values apply in the country.

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Menu item: Password
This menu item is password protected. Following the correct input of the password,
anyone can input a new 6 digit password. Select the desired numbers using the
key and confirm each number with the "Enter" key.
The key can be used to delete or correct previously entered and confirmed
numbers. Confirming a second time with the "Enter" key following the
selection of the last number saves the new password.
From this point on, this new password must be input for every password protected
menu item.
.
Menu item: Delete
This menu item is password protected. Following the correct input of the password,
the following question appears: Delete all measurement data?
If you would like to delete all of the measurement data, confirm this with the
"Enter" key. If you do not wish to delete the measurement data, return to the
start screen with the Ckey "Back".
Menu item: Temperature
This menu item is password protected. Following the correct input of the password,
the temperature unit can be selected between °F and °C
using the keys.
The "Enter" key saves the selected temperature unit.
Menu item: Calibration
When this menu item is selected, the last calibration date appears indicating the
number of days until the next calibration. The number of days displayed counts
backwards 180 days (6 months) from the last calibration.
To ensure the precision of the measurements, the CA 8120 should be calibrated
every 6 months – Cosmos Service can do this for you – or you can calibrate the CA
8120 yourself with the Cosmos gas simulators, item 0402 or 0403. (See order
information.)
We will be pleased to provide the desired information on request.

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Troubleshooting
Fault description Fault / remedy
The device does not turn on
Device turns off
-No battery in the device or the battery is
flat
Check the battery and replace if
necessary
-Batteries are incorrectly inserted
Check that batteries are inserted
correctly. The poles are engraved on the
underside of the device.
Sensor fault -The sensor is faulty
Send the device to the supplier for repair
Please contact Cosmos Service if the faults cannot be corrected.
Caution: Used alkali batteries
- do not throw into fire
- do not charge batteries (risk of explosion!)
- do not use force to open. Risk of explosion!
Only dispose of as toxic waste. Comply with local regulations governing disposal.
For your safety
Please observe the instruction manual exactly and use the device only for the
purpose described. As accessories, please only use original parts listed in the spare
parts list on page 15.
Repairs may only be carried out by specialists. (Cosmos - Service). Maintenance
intervals must be complied with. Liability for the function of the device transfers to
the owner or operator if the maintenance is not performed by Cosmos - Service. The
manufacturer's warranty conditions apply.

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Safety information
The device is only designed as an alcohol breathalyser and may only be used
for this purpose.
Batteries may not be charged or reactivated and must be kept away from
children.
Medical attention must be sought immediately if a battery is swallowed.
Only dispose of batteries at official or retail collection points.
If you no longer want the device, please send it to your supplier. The supplier
will ensure for proper recycling/disposal.
Cleaning
Only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use cleaning agents.
Technical information
Display: 4 digit ( 0.000 ‰ )
Dimensions: W x L x D – 65 x 120 x 30 mm
Weight: approx. 170 g incl. Battery
Batteries: 2 LR6 1.5 volt alkaline
Measurement method: Electrochemical sensor - police standard
Precision: 0,05‰ at 1.00 ‰
Measurement range: 0.00 to 5‰ (0.00 to 2.50 mg/L)
The C A 8120 should be recalibrated every 6 months.
We reserve the right to make necessary technical and optical modifications and
improvements without serving notice.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act - ElektroG dated 16/03/05
Manufacturers and importers of these kinds of devices are required to dispose
of them properly in accordance with statutory provisions. This alcohol breathalyser
is a device subject above all to the provisions under § 2 / 8 and 9 of this law
for which there is no requirement to make disposal at a public disposal
site. – Your supplier would like however to comply with any future ordinances.
Should you no longer use the device - we hope after many years of faithful
serve - please return it to us so that we can dispose of it
properly for you. - Thank you.
Attachment / RoHS

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Order information – for the CA 8120
* VAT to be added to all prices plus shipping costs, if necessary. Subject to change.
Product Number Item no. Price *
Alcohol breathalyser CA 8120 black
Shipment in an aluminium case, with accessories, comprising:
25 mouth pieces, batteries, belt pouch, instruction manual
1 piece 8120 245,00 €
Alcohol breathalyser CA 8140 black
Shipment in an aluminium case, with accessories, comprising:
25 mouth pieces, batteries, belt pouch, instruction manual, with
mobile printer and accessories
1 piece 8140 395,00 €
Mobile printer for CA 8120
Shipment with accessories
1 piece 8200 195,00 €
Mouth pieces with rebreathing inhibitor
1 = 25 pieces packaged individually 1 piece 0023 to 100 units 0.30 €
to 1000 units 0.23
€
from 1000 units
0.19 €
Belt pouch
for the convenient storage of the device and mouth pieces 1 piece 7202 13,50 €
Aluminium case 1 piece 8201 18,50 €
USB jack
For the connection of the CA 8120 to a PC 1 piece 7,50 €
Gas simulator standard
for the calibration of of Cosmos alcohol breathalysers
with thermometer, bubble humidifier and operating manual
1 piece 0402 120,00 €
Gas simulator exclusive
complete with thermostat for constant temp. 34°C, air pump for
calibration, flow meter with control and automatic air-flow stop
1 piece 0403 395,00 €
Calibration alcohol solution
for Cosmos gas simulators 500 ml with 0.50 ‰ 1 piece 0405 15,00 €

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EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following device:
Name: COSMOS-ALCOHOL-TESTER
Model: C A 8120
Serial no.: 00100 - 02000
We confirm herewith that the design of the above named device conforms with
applicable EC guidelines.
The declaration loses its validity if changes are made without authorisation from us.
Applicable EC guidelines:
Emissions
Radiated emission EN55022
Interference immunity
Electrostatic discharge EN61326-1
Electromagnetic field EN61326-1
Magnetic field (power-frequency) EN61326-1
Design model test:
We confirm that our design model conforms with the requirements of the EC
guidelines above.
Bad Segeberg 01.06.2010
COSMOS ALCOHOL BREATHALYSER
GmbH
Onno Lüttmer
Cosmos-Alkoholtester GmbH
Am Ihlsee 18, D-23795 Bad Segeberg
email: [email protected]
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]