Lifeloc Phoenix 6.0BT User manual

Operations Manual
PHOENIX 6.0BT
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Introduction
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Phoenix 6.0BT Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Preparation
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching a Mouthpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Observing the Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operation
Breath Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Alcohol Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Test Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing the Mouthpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Viewing Previous Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printer Connection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printing Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14
Breath Testing Modes
Breath Testing Modes Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Conducting an Automatic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Manually Overriding an Automatic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Conducting a Manual Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EasyMode Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Conducting an EasyMode Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 18
Canceling an EasyMode Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Air Blank Failures in EasyMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19
EasyMode Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Conducting a Passive Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
User Settings
Settings List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
EasyMode Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Changing the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Auto Air Blank Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Auto Air Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Auto Shutoff Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Data Entry Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Configuring Data Entry Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Entering Variable Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using Bluetooth Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Trigger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 27
Print Settings Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Printer Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Print Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Number of Copies Printed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Print Darkness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Test Order Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Results Format Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setting Results Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the PASS/WARN/FAIL Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Bluetooth Settings
View Current Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing Selected Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Change Selected Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Changing Selected Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Status
Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Test Log Status / Clear Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 34
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Unit Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Barometric Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Calibration Settings
Calibration Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Calibration Check Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the Calibration Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting the Standard Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Calibration Lock-Out
Calibration / Cal Check Lock-Out Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting the Calibration Lock-Out Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Setting the Calibration Check Lock-Out Period. . . . . . . . . . .38
Dry Gas Calibration
Dry Gas Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Dry Gas Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 40
Dry Gas Calibration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 41
Wet Bath Calibration
Simulator Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Wet Bath Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Wet Bath Calibration Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Maintenance
Fuel Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Printers
Lifeloc Bluetooth Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Printing via Bluetooth Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Charging the Printer Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Changing the Label Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Bluetooth Wireless Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Lifeloc Printer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Thermal Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Computer Connection
DataTrak™ Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
DataTrak™ Set-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
On-Screen Messages
Messages Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 49
Service
Factory Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Extended Service Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
General Usage
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sample Print-outs
Sample Print-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 - 53
Menu Charts
Status Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Settings Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Calibration Display Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Bluetooth Settings Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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To the Phoenix 6.0BT Portable
Breath Tester Operator:
Welcome!
The Phoenix 6.0BT (Bluetooth) breath alcohol analyzer is
manufactured in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, by Lifeloc Technologies,
Inc. Lifeloc has provided advanced alcohol testing equipment
and training for over 25 years, serving the Department of
Transportation (DOT)/ Workplace market.
Lifeloc offers premium quality products combined with
exceptional service and technical support!
The Phoenix 6.0BT employs numerous cutting edge technologies:
• Secure wireless printing and keyboard entry for unsurpassed
test and collection mobility.
• EasyMode Software provides error free testing by walking
you through DOT testing protocol.
• The breath stream is monitored electronically and the
pump automatically triggers to ensure an ideal deep lung
sample.
• Audible signals alert the operator to ensure efcient,
compliant testing.
• PermAfx Labeling System provides self adhesive, tamper-
evident labels that are sized to fit DOT Testing Forms. No
need for security tape.
• Operator selected calibration and external calibration
check lockout periods ensure the Phoenix 6.0BT is
maintained according to DOT regulations and the Lifeloc
QAP.
The operator should become familiar with the specications
and directions for proper use of the Phoenix 6.0BT detailed in this
manual and in the Lifeloc Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).
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Quality Assurance Program for Lifeloc’s Phoenix 6.0BT
October 18, 2010
Scope and Purposes
To provide standards which will ensure proper use and performance of
the Phoenix 6.0BT Portable Breath Analyzer in conformance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation Regulations and the procedure for conducting
alcohol testing as set forth in 49 CFR, Part 40.
General
For information regarding operation of the Phoenix 6.0BT and detailed
calibration instructions, please refer to the operations manual supplied with
each instrument.
Operating Environment
The Phoenix 6.0BT is designed to be used in the temperature range of 0°C
to 40°C.
External Calibration Checks (Cal Checks)
1) Cal Checks must be performed by an operator utilizing dry gas or a wet
bath simulator included on the NHTSA Conforming Products List of
Calibration Units for Breath Alcohol Instruments and alcohol standards
approved by Lifeloc Technologies, Inc.
2) A Cal Check should be conducted every thirty (30) days as specified by
NHTSA guidelines.
3) Lifeloc recommends performing a Cal Check as soon as conveniently
possible after a positive confirmation alcohol test as defined by user
policy and DOT regulations. This prevents an out-of-calibration unit from
compromising more than one positive result.
4) A Cal Check must be performed if the unit has undergone repair.
5) The Phoenix 6.0BT can use most common alcohol standards for Cal
Checks including but not limited to .040, .080, and .100 BAC but Lifeloc
recommends using a .040 BAC standard when the instrument is used
for DOT testing. Please refer to the operations manual for specific
information regarding selecting standards. Lifeloc Technologies requires
that standards used in Cal Checks be accurate to +/- .002 BAC.
Tolerances
Cal Checks are acceptable if the tests are conducted in accordance with the
Phoenix 6.0BT operations manual and are within +/-.005 BAC of the value
of the alcohol standard utilized.
Calibration
1) Calibrations must be performed by a Lifeloc Certified Calibration
Technician utilizing dry gas or a wet bath simulator included on the
NHTSA Conforming Products List of Calibrating Units for Breath Alcohol
Instruments and alcohol standards approved by Lifeloc Technologies, Inc.
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2) The Phoenix 6.0BT must be calibrated every 12 months or when the
instrument fails one Cal Check (External Calibration Checks).
3) The Phoenix 6.0BT can use most common alcohol standards for
calibration including but not limited to .040, .080, and .100 BAC but
Lifeloc recommends using a .040 BAC standard when the instrument is
used for DOT testing. Please refer to the operations manual for specific
information regarding selecting standards. Lifeloc Technologies requires
that standards used in calibration be accurate to +/- .002 BAC.
Mouthpieces
Direct tests utilizing the Phoenix 6.0BT should only be conducted with
mouthpieces approved by Lifeloc.
Inspection
1) The Phoenix 6.0BT automatically conducts a diagnostic check of the
electronic hardware and software system each time the instrument is
turned on.
2) The operator will perform a visual physical inspection of the instrument
before using to ensure that it has not sustained physical damage.
3) It is recommended that the Phoenix 6.0BT be returned to the factory
or an authorized service center once every two years for a complete
evaluation.
Conditions that necessitate removing a Phoenix 6.0BT from service
1) In the event that the Phoenix 6.0BT fails its diagnostic check it is to be
removed from service and the operations manual consulted for further
instructions.
2) Failure of one Cal Check will require removal from service and
calibration of the unit.
3) If the Phoenix 6.0BT required calibration three times in three successive
months.
4) In addition, there are user prompts which would necessitate removal
of the Phoenix 6.0BT from service. Consult your operations manual for
a complete listing of Phoenix 6.0BT user prompts and instructions for
each.
Maintenance
Routine maintenance procedures are specified in the Phoenix 6.0BT
operations manual. Repairs should be performed by personnel or persons
trained and/or authorized by Lifeloc Technologies, Inc.
The QAP is Lifeloc’s Quality Assurance Plan, which has received approval
by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The terms of the QAP are
enforced under DOT regulations.
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Phoenix 6.0BT Front View
13:17
Mouthpiece
Battery Icon
indicates battery level
Function Button
scrolls through
menus and saves
changes
Large Graphic LCD Screen
displays functions and
results
+/- Buttons
set calibration standard
Bluetooth
Status Indicator
Execute Button
enables you to perform
the function
Power Button
turns unit on and
off; also returns
you to main
testing mode
without saving
changes
Wrist Strap
Attachment Loop
Mouthpiece
Removal Tab
TIME
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EasyMode™: DOT-compliant protocol that “walks” the operator through DOT
testing procedures in an easy step-by-step manner.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Provides users with true testing mobility.
Automatic Altitude Compensation:Automatically adjusts for barometric
pressure during dry gas calibration and calibration check.
PermAffix™Labeling System:Unique tamper-evident labels that adhere to
DOT forms.
Automated Calibration:Software-controlled adjustments; no screwdriver or
tools necessary.
Calibration Reminder with Lockout:Prevents you from using the Phoenix
6.0BT when it is overdue for calibration.
Auto Test: The easiest way to take a test. Tester automatically takes deep
lung sample when subject is at end of breath.
Large Graphic Display:Capable of showing numbers, letters, icons and
plain English text messages.
Wireless Printing and Keyboard Entry:Bluetooth wireless printer and
keyboard with up to 33' range.
Real-Time Clock:Stores time and date information with each test.
On-Board Memory:Stores the last 250 test results as well as calibration and
cal check results.
Adjustable Auto Shut-Off: Preserves battery life.
Data Entry:Capable of storing up to 6 separate, cutomizable data fields.
Fast, Simple Operation: While the Phoenix contains a host of features, it is
still easy to use.
User-Selectable Test Order:Allows choice of EasyMode, Auto Test or
Passive Test mode.
Printout Options:Print test results with or without current calibration data.
Printer Ready:Print out any or all results using Lifeloc printers or a PC with
optional DataTrak™ Software.
Auto Air Blank:For DOT compliance, unit checks air prior to testing to
ensure no ambient alcohol interferes with test.
Standard Features
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Installing Batteries
Attaching a Mouthpiece
Press in and down on the battery door located on the back of the
Phoenix 6.0BT in the direction of the arrow.
Install the four AA alkaline or NiMH rechargable batteries in the direction of
the symbols in the battery case.
Close the case by pushing up on the battery door until it locks shut.
Remove the mouthpiece from its wrapper, making sure not to touch the end
which the subject will be blowing into.
Attach the mouthpiece to the port on the back of the Phoenix 6.0BT.
Line up the mouthpiece port over the hole in the back of the mouthpiece.
Press in place.
Ensure it is securely attached.
Please note, a new mouthpiece is required for each test.
Preparation