LION alcolmeter 500 Instruction Manual

lion alcolmeter
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500
[500 Instrument (Mk IV) with Printer Option]
User Handbook
Book Product Code - RM50737
Issue 2 
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Copyright 2011, Lion Laboratories Limited

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction............................................................................ 6
Operator Functions
2. Instrument Description.......................................................... 9
2.1 Function Switch A 10
2.2 Function Switch B 10
2.3 Graphics Display 11
2.4 Beeper 11
2.5 Breath Sampling Port 11
2.6 Disposable Mouthpiece 11
2.7 Leather Pouch 12
2.8 Power Unit 12
2.9 Printer, Communications and Charger Port 13
3. Subject Breath Test Procedure............................................. 14
3.1 Step by Step 14
3.2 The Procedure Summarised 18
3.3 Invalid Breath Samples: Logging a Failure 18
3.4 Manual Breath Sampling 20
3.5 Last Test Recall 20
3.6 The Auto Power Down Function 21
4. Breath Test Record Printouts……………………………….... 22
5. Warning Messages................................................................. 25
5.1 Fatal Error Messages 25
5.2 Non-fatal Messages 26
6. Care and Maintenance: Batteries........................................ 27
6.1 Cleaning the Instrument 27
6.2 Changing the Batteries 27
6.3 Recharging the Power Unit 28
7. The Calibration Check Procedure………………………….… 29
7.1 Why Calibration CHECKS? 29
7.2 The AlcoCal® Standard 29
7.3 The AlcoCal® Connector Tube 30
7.4 Calibration CHECK Mode 30
7.5 The Calibration CHECK Procedure 31
7.6 What is an Acceptable CHECK Value? 32
7.7 Last Calibration CHECK: Time and Date 33
8. Do’s and Don’ts..................................................................... 34

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Supervisor Functions
9. The Supervisor Access Level….……………………..….…… 36
9.1 The Supervisor Utilities 36
9.2 Accessing the Supervisor Menu 36
10. Data Management………………………………………….…… 38
10.1 Option and Sub-option Selection 38
10.2 View Summary 38
10.3 View All Tests 39
10.4 Data Down-loading to a PC 39
10.5 Clear Data 40
11. Instrument Calibration……..………………………………..… 41
11.1 General Information 41
11.2 Calibration ADJUSTMENT Mode 41
11.3 Use of the AlcoCal® Standard 42
11.4 The Calibration ADJUSTMENT Procedure 42
11.5 The Calibration ADJUSTMENT Date 43
12. Setting the Date and Time..…………………………………… 44
13. The Manual Sampling Option………………………………… 45
14. The PIN-code.……………………………………………………. 46
Appendix I: Technical Details.................................................. 47
Appendix II: EMC Requirements………………………………….49

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PLEASE!
Read this User Handbook
carefully, BEFORE using the
instrument to test a subject’s
breath for the first time
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1: Introduction
This version of the lion alcolmeter
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500 is the latest in Lion’s range
of breath alcohol measuring instruments for breath alcohol testing
applications in traffic law enforcement, commercial health and safety
programs, and in medicine. This instrument version incorporates a
memory to record the data from each subject’s breath test, with the
relevant date and time. This data can then be downloaded to a
central computer for management use in statistics gathering and
compilation for various applications.
When used for Medical purposes the lion alcolmeter
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500 is
intended to be used as a portable handheld device for rapid
measurement of the alcohol concentration in the breath. The users of
the device will be health service professionals with the necessary skill
and training associated with such a position who will use the resultant
measurement for diagnostic assessment purposes. Comprehensive
instructions are provided with the device to ensure a clear
understanding of the principles behind the operation of the unit and
its function. Due to the nature of its construction the device is
intended to be used in an environment as stated in this operating
manual. If the device is used as intended then the patient or user
cannot influence the result or harm themselves.
An optional printer unit is also available: this enables a permanent
record of each test to be produced, at the relevant time.

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Simple to use, the lion alcolmeter
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500 allows a complete breath
test procedure to be conducted on a subject, and their alcohol
reading noted, all in around one minute.
This handbook explains the following aspects of the instrument, so
please read it carefully:
basic principles of operation
how to run a breath test
interpretation of results
care and basic maintenance
calibration checking
calibration adjustment
basic maintenance

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Handbook Part A:
OPERATOR Functions

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2: Instrument Description
Please note the following user features of the instrument:
1. Disposable Mouthpiece
2. Function Switch A [FSA] Small button
3. Function Switch B [FSB] Large button
4. Display
5. Beeper [internal]
6. Printer, Communications and Charger Port
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2.1 Function Switch A
The smaller button, bearing a red power
symbol and located directly above the
display, is Function Switch A[FSA].
This switches the instrument ON:
simply press FSA and release.
FSA may also be used at certain stages
in the 500’s operation to switch it OFF.
However, for operational reasons, this
action cannot occur once a breath test sequence has been started.
This button is also used in situations where the subject fails or
refuses to supply a specimen of their breath into the instrument.
2.2 Function Switch B
Located directly above FSA, the larger
button is Function Switch B[FSB]. It is
used for manual breath sampling [if this
feature is active in the particular
instrument’s software], as well as during
calibration checking and adjustment.
Do NOT press either of these two button very hard: a gentle
but positive finger or thumb action is all that is required !

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Please Wait
2.3 Graphics Display
The illuminated display instructs the user
during data-logging and breath sampling,
and shows the subject’s alcohol reading.
The small icon at the bottom right shows
battery charge level.
2.4 Beeper
This provides various audible tone messages to the instrument
operator, and to the subject.
2.5 Breath Sampling Port
The small white port located in
the top channel of the instrument
is the entrance to the fuel cell
alcohol detector and to the
breath flow sensor. Do not
allow fluids to enter this port,
or serious damage to the instrument may result.
2.6 Disposable Mouthpiece
The disposable mouthpiece is
supplied packed in individual, hygienic
wrappers. It is fitted to the instrument
by locking its sampling port into the

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small hole in the side of the tube: it may be
attached either way round, whichever is
more convenient to you, the subject or the
situation. But the subject MUST blow
through the wide-bore, lipped end, or the
instrument’s automatic sampling system will
not operate.
A NEW mouthpiece MUST be used for each complete
breath test: but it NEED NOT be changed for repeated
blows by the same subject in the same procedure
NOTE: the mouthpiece used with the 500 MK 4 is the same as that
supplied for use the lion alcolmeter
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S-D2 and earlier 500 versions.
2.7 Leather Pouch
This protects the instrument from most levels of
shock likely to be encountered during operational
use, and is fitted with a mouthpiece storage
pocket. The 500 should normally be left in place,
in its pouch, during use:
2.8 Power Unit
The power unit is located in the rear of the instrument. It holds 2 x
AA batteries: these should provide enough power for at least seven
hundred and fifty breath tests [depending on operating conditions].
DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE AA BATTERIES
Lipped End

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The 500 is also available for use with a rechargeable battery, but this
must be specified at the time of ordering. A 500 manufactured for
use with AA batteries cannot then be used with a rechargeable
battery and vice versa.
For 500 with rechargeable battery, the lower power warning message
appears when there is enough power for about twenty more breath
tests [depending on conditions of usage].
The power unit can be recharged from either the mains or 12 volts
DC, using the appropriate charger as supplied.
2.9 Printer, Communications and Charger Port
This port is used to connect the 500 to the printer. It is also used for
downloading stored breath test data to a PC, and for instrument
system configuration.
Where applicable, this port is also used to recharge the power unit,
using one of the two chargers supplied [mains or 12 volts DC]:

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3: Subject Breath Test Procedure
3.1 Step by Step …
STEP 1 - Preliminary Questions to the Subject
As far as possible, ensure the subject has taken NOTHING by mouth
[alcoholic or otherwise] in the last TWENTY minutes; and has not
smoked in the last TWO minutes. If necessary - WAIT.
STEP 2 - Switch On
Press FSA until you hear the beep, then release. The instrument
serial number is displayed. This is followed by the date and time, and
then a review of the remaining memory capacity:
STEP 3 - Function Selection
Now scroll through the menu using the small button [FSA], to select
what you want to do: there are three options. The menu option line,
shown in these diagrams in ITALICS, flashes to indicate that the user
may select this function from the available menu:
Serial Number:
21345
Date: 03/09/2012
Time: 23:56
Remaining Test
Mem ry: 1389
Subject Test:
NEW TEST
Large Butt n: SELECT
Small Butt n: NEXT
Subject Test:
RECALL LAST TEST
Large Butt n: SELECT
Small Butt
n: NEXT
Subject Test:
SWITCH OFF
Large Butt n: SELECT
Small Butt n: NEXT

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As instructed, press the large button [FSB] to Select the displayed
option, or the small button [FSA] to go to the Next.
The first option enables you to start a new subject test: if you select
NEW TEST then you cannot switch the instrument off until either a
breath sample has been taken and analysed, or you have logged a
‘fail to provide’. The second option recalls [and prints] the result of the
last breath test. The third option switches the 500 off. If the
instrument is not used for a pre-set time (usually 5 minutes), it
switches off automatically.
STEP 4 - Attach a New Mouthpiece
If you chose to breath test a new subject,
[NEW TEST] this proceeds as follows.
The mouthpiece must be attached in a hygienic manner, or the
subject could justifiably object to putting it in their mouth. Tear open
the wrapper from the non-lipped end, and peel back far enough to
expose the hole in the side. Now, holding the mouthpiece through
the wrapper around the blowing [lipped] end, push the side hole over
the 500’s sampling port, so it locks firmly into place. You may attach
it either way round, whichever is more convenient. Now remove the
wrapper completely [or have the subject do this themself].
Fit M uthpiece:
Take Sample
Small Butt n: REFUSAL

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STEP 5 - Instruct the Subject
Instruct the subject to take in a deep breath, hold it, form a seal
around the lipped-end of the mouthpiece with their lips; and then blow
steadily and continuously until YOU say stop. He or she does NOT
have to blow VERY HARD: a LONG, MODERATE BREATH is all
that is required. The subject must keep his or her hands away from
the instrument, so they cannot hide the display from your view. Also,
if relevant, warn the subject not to try to ‘beat the instrument’.
STEP 6 - Take the Breath Specimen
The subject now blows into the lipped-end of the mouthpiece, HARD
enough to bring on the message Breath Flow and to sound the
continuous beep tone; and then for LONG enough for the sample to
be taken into the sensor for analysis. This successful sequence of
events is indicated by the following screens, and a double beep:
STEP 7 - Analysis and Alcohol Reading
The fuel cell sensor in the 500, along with its
controlling electronic and software-based
systems, now determine the alcohol level in
the specimen. The result is then displayed,
along with the time and date when that specimen was actually taken.
This data is also then printed [assuming a printer is attached to the
instrument and switched on]:
NOTE: During the analysis stage it is not possible
to switch the instrument off
Breath Fl w Sample Taken
Analysing:
Please Wait
10:24 24/01/2011
0.29
mg/L

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STEP 8 - Discard Mouthpiece
When instructed, remove and discard the
mouthpiece, with the wrapper. DO NOT re-use
the mouthpiece, except in the case of a
repeat blow by the same subject for the
same specimen.
STEP 9 - Test Next Subject, or Switch Off
The system software now returns to STEP 3.
If you elect to run another breath test, wait for the 500 to go through
its diagnostics first. This includes a temperature check, plus a test
that the system is clear of alcohol:
Discard
M uthpiece
Please Wait

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3.2 The Breath Test Procedure Summarised
STEP ACTION
1 Ask Preliminary Questions
2 Switch On the Instrument
3 Select New Function
4 Attach a New Mouthpiece
5 Instruct the Subject
6 Take Breath Specimen
7 Note Alcohol Reading
8 Discard Mouthpiece
9 Test Next Subject, or Switch Off
3.3 Invalid Breath Samples: Logging a Failure
If the subject does not blow long enough, or sucks back before the
breath specimen is taken into the fuel cell sensor for analysis, then,
no sample is actually taken. The display shows the following:
… then, when the system is again ready for the subject to blow:
Re-instruct the subject to blow into the instrument. There is no need
to change the mouthpiece for this repeat attempt, though you
may of course do so if you wish.
Insufficient
Specimen
Please Wait
Take Sample
Small Butt n: REFUSAL

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If the subject blows properly, but then sucks
back just as the breath sample is taken for
analysis, the following message appears:
There is no alcohol reading, and after a short pause the screen
invites a further attempt. If you wish to offer the subject one, it is
advisable to re-instruct them to blow properly, without sucking back:
If the subject sucks back when the analysis is underway [ie after the
Sample Taken message has appeared] then there is no effect on the
alcohol measurement, so the alcohol reading will be given as normal.
NOTE: you do NOT have to change the mouthpiece for repeated
attempts by the same subject in the same test procedure.
If the subject refuses to blow into the instrument, or by his actions
and perhaps after one or more ‘attempts’ at blowing into it it is clear
that he or she is not going to provide a proper specimen, then you
may terminate the procedure by logging a refusal. To do this press
and continue to hold down the small button [FSA] until the beeper
sounds and the screen shows a message such as the following:
The number in the above screens is a record of how many detectable
but insufficient blows the subject made into the device.
Suckback
Detected
Please Wait
Take Sample
Small Butt n: REFUSAL
Subject Failed
t Pr vide:
0 ‘Bl ws’
Subject Failed
t Pr vide:
4 ‘Bl ws’

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3.4 Manual Breath Sampling
If your 500 has been so configured by your
Supervisor, then it is possible to take a
sample Manually for analysis, by pressing
the large button [FSB]. If this feature is NOT
enabled, then the display inviting the subject
to blow will appear as shown above.
However, if this facility IS enabled then the
screen will be as below.
Press the Large Button to take the breath sample when the subject is
still blowing, but almost at the end of expiration.
3.5 Last Test Recall
If you wish to recall the result of the last subject test - perhaps to
show the subject or someone else concerned with the procedure -
select the Recall Last option from the screen that appears just after
instrument switch on; or at the end of each breath test procedure:
This brings up two screens: the first shows the Test Number; this is
followed by the actual result with the relevant time and date, such as:
Subject Test:
NEW TEST
Large Butt n: SELECT
Small Butt n: NEXT
Subject Test:
RECALL LAST TEST
Large Butt n: SELECT
Small Butt n: NEXT
Take Sample
Large Butt n: SAMPLE
Small Butt n: REFUSAL
Take Sample
Small Butt n: REFUSAL