LION alcolmeter 900 Instruction Manual

BS EN15964:2011 & IP54 Approved
lion alcolmeter® 900
Instrument Version: 900 English
*User Handbook*
Document Ref: RM92904 (Ver: DRAFT2)
© 2020, Lion Laboratories Limited

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PLEASE...
Read this handbook carefully –BEFORE
using the instrument for the first time: then
retain it for future reference.

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Contents
Contents .......................................................................................................4
Glossary ........................................................................................................5
Introduction..................................................................................................6
Principle of Operation...................................................................................6
Technical Details...........................................................................................8
Instrument Features ...................................................................................11
Subject Breath Test Procedure ...................................................................17
Last test recall.............................................................................................24
Other Instrument Functions .......................................................................25
Warning messages......................................................................................27
Care and maintenance................................................................................27
Dos and Don’ts............................................................................................31
Appendix I: Supplier’s Details ....................................................................32
Appendix II: Manufacturer’s Details ..........................................................33

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Glossary
Terminology
BAC
Blood Alcohol Concentration
BrAC
Breath Alcohol Concentration
Calibration
Adjustment
Adjusts the calibration of the instrument
Calibration
Check
Checks the calibration of the instrument
Configuration
PC application that sets up the functionality of the
instrument
Deep-lung air
Air within the lungs that is in intimate contact with the
blood
Dry Gas
Dry alcohol gas of a known concentration provided from a
gas cylinder
Operator
Person who is carrying out the breath test
PIN
Personal Identification Number, used to unlock features
Sampling
Port
Metal protrusion in top channel of the instrument that fits
into the mouthpiece
Service lock
Time until the next service should be carried out
Subject
Person who is to have a breath test performed upon them
Suck back
Intake of breath by the subject during the sampling
routine
Suspicious
liquid
Liquid with an unknown alcohol content
Trigger Flow
Minimum air flow speed necessary for automatic
sampling
Wet vapour
Wet alcohol vapour of a known concentration provided by
a simulator

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Introduction
The lion alcolmeter® 900 devices are hand-held portable instruments for
fast, on the spot determination of a subject’s breath (or blood) alcohol
concentration level. They are some of the latest in the range of lion
alcolmeter® instruments produced by Lion Laboratories Limited of Barry,
South Wales, in the United Kingdom. Lion Laboratories is a company
specialised in breath alcohol detection technology for applications in
traffic law enforcement, commercial health and safety, and in medicine.
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.
•System configuration.
Principle of Operation
The lion alcolmeter®900 uses an electrochemical fuel cell sensor to
measure the concentration of alcohol vapour in the subject’s expired
breath, a measured amount of which is drawn from the mouthpiece into
the fuel cell by means of the sampling system.
In the fuel cell a voltage is generated in proportion to the breath alcohol
concentration: it is amplified and displayed in terms of the subject’s
alcohol level.

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The breath sampling system is factory-set to sample deep-lung air; it is the
breath from the bottom of the lungs that truly reflects the amount of
alcohol in the body.
To ensure repeatable and accurate results across the temperature range,
and particularly at low temperatures the lion alcolmeter®900 uses a
heater to heat the metal sampling port and the inlet port of the fuel cell.
This stops the build up of condensation which can affect the alcohol
concentration in the sample.

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Technical Details
Factor
Target
Comments
Specificity
Specific to alcohol only
When used correctly, not
sensitive to acetone, paint
and glue evaporation, food,
sweets, methane and all
materials without any
alcohol content which can be
found in human breath
Measurement
range
0.00mg/L breath (BrAC)
Note 2
Minimum Note 1
2.00mg/L breath (BrAC)
Note 2
Maximum
Measurement
Accuracy
±0.02mg/L ≤ 0.200mg/L
±10% above 0.20mg/L
In Active Mode only
Measurement
step
0.01mg/L
0.001mg/L in metrological
mode
Response time
less than 15 seconds
0.25mg/L alcohol level
Recovery time
less than 30 seconds
0.25mg/L alcohol level
Sampling
frequency
Less than 10 seconds
Negative test result
Operating
temperature
range
-5oC Note 2
Minimum
40oC Note 2
Maximum

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Ready time
15 seconds
Less than 60 seconds
From switch on at 20oC
From switch on at -5oC
Operating
humidity range
20% to 95%
Non-condensing
Storage
temperature
-20oC
Minimum
70oC
Maximum
Measurement
method
Active
Using mouthpiece, with
automatic sampling
Trigger Flow
9L/min Note 2
In active test mode only
Trigger Volume
1.2L Note 2
In active test mode only
Power
supply
4 x AA Alkaline
batteries
Refer to page 16
Number of
tests
More than 8000 on a
set of batteries Note 3
Zero alcohol repeat tests
Database
capacity
10000 records
When full, the database rolls
over and replaces the oldest
record with latest record
Instrument
weight
210g
Without any accessories or
batteries

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Note 1: Below a value of 0.02mg/L the instrument will report zero.
Note 2: These values are configurable and may vary depending upon the
customer’s requirements.
Note 3: Testing was carried out by performing tests without alcohol
present sequentially at +5ºC ambient temperature.
Audible notes
Instrument will beep
Upon successful and
unsuccessful tests as a
minimum
Radio frequency
interference
Compliance
EN 61000-4-3:2020
Mechanical
stress
Compliance
EN 62262:1995 / A1:2002 (IK-03)
Dust and ingress
protection
Compliance
EN 60529:2001 (IP-54)
Calibration
frequency
Every 6
months
The instrument shall display, and lock
if the instrument is not calibrated
within this calibration time

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Instrument Features
Please note the following features of the instrument:
1 –Disposable mouthpiece
5 –Left button (L)
2 –Light sensor for display
backlight
3 –Display
6 –Right button (R)
7 –Confirm / Action button (C)
8 –Wrist strap
4 –LEDs for status and banded
result.
9 –Internal sounder
10 –Connectors for data download,
configuration and printing.
Mouthpiece port
illumination
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
9

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Confirmation / Action
Button
The Confirmation / Action
Button (C), bearing a power
symbol and is located below
the display and two other
buttons. This switches the
instrument ON: to do this,
simply press and hold for 2
seconds then release.
Confirmation / Action
Button (C), is also used at
certain stages in the lion
alcolmeter® 900 operation
to switch it OFF and select
menu options.
Left and Right Button
Located directly above ©,
the smaller two buttons are
Left Button (L) and Right
Button (R). These are used
to scroll around the
instrument’s menus.
The left (L) button can also
be used to move out of an
option and back to the
previous option.
C
L
R

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Graphics display
The display instructs the operator on how to use the instrument, assists
during breath sampling and shows the subject’s breath alcohol reading. In
the banner at the top of the display are icons indicating the instrument’s
status.
Sounder
This provides various audible tone messages to the instrument operator,
and the subject.
Breath sampling port
The 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.

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Disposable Mouthpiece
The disposable mouthpiece is supplied packed in individual, hygienic
wrappers. These are easy to tear open or pop to access the mouthpiece.
The mouthpiece contains unique features that make it easy to use. It has
gross alignment features (1), a mouthpiece removal grip (2), a lip guard
(3), a castellated exhaust hole (4) and a restrictor (5).
The gross alignment feature allows the operator to locate the mouthpiece
on to the top of the instrument without the need to look at the alignment
of the mouthpiece to the top of the instrument. The fine alignment is
made by the sampling port and the hole in the mouthpiece as the two
parts come together.
The mouthpiece removal grip is slightly concave on the top, which makes
it easier for the operator to push the mouthpiece home and also gives the
operator a point at which they can pinch the mouthpiece and remove it
from the instrument.
The lip guard prevents the chance of the subject coming in to contact with
the instrument and also guides the subject where to position their lips.
The castellated exhaust hole ensures that there is no way that the exhaust
hole can be blocked.
1
2
3
5
4

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The restrictor ensures that the subject cannot blow so hard that the
quality of the sample is affected. The restrictor also makes it easier for the
subject to provide a consistent breath sample.
To fit the mouthpiece, simply place it on the top of the instrument and
push the removal grip down until it clicks in to place.
To remove the mouthpiece, hold the removal grip between finger and
thumb and pull the mouthpiece away from the instrument.
A NEW mouthpiece MUST be used for each complete breath test.

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Power unit
The power unit is located in the rear of the instrument. It holds 4 x AA
alkaline batteries: these should provide enough power for at least 1500
tests (depending on operating conditions).
The low power warning message appears when there is enough power for
about twenty more breath tests (depending on conditions of usage).
When inserting the battery pack into the
instrument, ensure that the two contacts
with the tabs attached are towards the top
of the instrument and at the bottom of the
pack.
ONLY USE RECHARGEABLE AA
BATTERIES AS RECOMMENED BY
LION LABORATORIES LTD

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Subject Breath Test Procedure
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 Confirm / Action Button (C) and hold for approximately 2 seconds
until the operator hears a beep. The instrument will scroll through its
power up screens.
These will show a series of screens; the first showing the instrument name,
the second showing the instrument serial number, the date set in the
instrument and the instruments internal temperature, the third showing
the department name.
If the instrument is within 14 days of the service lock, the start-up screens
will be followed by a warning message showing the next service date and
the number of days remaining.
Once the warning period has expired then a “SERVICE EXPIRED” screen will
appear which requires the pressing of the (R) button to proceed.

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The instrument will then enter the test mode.
Within the test mode there are two reasons for test along with two
additional user / supervisor menus. These can be scrolled through by
pressing the left and right buttons. Select the required menu by pressing
the confirm button (C).
When the “SUBJECT TEST” or “CUP TEST” is selected the instrument will
show a “WAIT” screen and conduct its internal tests before showing the
“READY” screen. The test can be aborted by pressing the (L) button when
either the “WAIT” or the “READY” screen is displayed.
When the ready screen is shown the operator should attach the
mouthpiece, and prepare to take the test. To aid the operator the
mouthpiece illumination port will light up. This allows the operator to
know when the instrument is ready without having to look at the screen.

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Step 3 –Test preparation
Attach a new mouthpiece
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, roughly align the mouthpiece in its alignment
channels and push the mouthpiece firmly down. When home, a clicking
sound will be heard. The operator may attach the mouthpiece either way
round, whichever is more convenient. Now remove the wrapper
completely (or have the subject do this).
STEP 4 –Instruct the subject
Instruct the subject to take in a deep breath, and provide a sample.
Instruct them to form a seal around the lipped-end of the mouthpiece
with their lips and then blow.
The sample provided should be blown steadily and continuously until THE
OPERATOR says 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 the operator’s view. Also, if relevant, warn the subject not to
try to ‘beat the instrument’.

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STEP 5 –Take the breath specimen
The subject now blows hard enough to bring on the message FLOW and to
sound the continuous beep tone; and then for long enough for the sample
to be taken into the sensor for analysis.
STEP 6 –Analysis and Alcohol Reading
The fuel cell sensor in the lion alcolmeter® 900, along with its controlling
electronics and software based systems, now determine the alcohol level
in the specimen. The result is then displayed, along with the alcohol units.
If the indication lights to the left of the display are configured to operate
then they will show how the test result falls into the instruments pre-
configured bands. Green indicates “PASS”, amber indicates “WARN” and
red indicates “FAIL”.