Any use of the instrument requires full understanding and strict observation of these instructions.
The instrument is only to be used for the purposes specified herein.
Maintenance
Maintenance must only be performed by experts.
We recommend that a service contract be obtained with Dräger Safety and that all repairs be
carried out by them.
Only authentic spare parts may be used for maintenance.
Observe chapter "Maintenance intervals".
Accessories
Only the accessories specified in the order list may be used.
Liability for proper function or damage
The liability for the proper function of the instrument is irrevocably transferred to the owner or
operator to the extent that the instrument is improperly serviced or repaired by personnel not
employed or authorized by Dräger Safety or if the instrument is used in a manner not conform
ing to its intended use.
Dräger cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non-compliance with the recommendations given above.
The warranty and liability provisions of the terms of sale and delivery of Dräger are likewise not
modified by the recommendations given above.
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Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
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® Alcotest is a registered trademark of Dräger.
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Intended use
For quick measurement of a person’s alcohol intoxication through measurement of the breath
alcohol concentration. For mobile use with batteries.
Preparation
Alcotest® 6810 GB is supplied with standard calibration by the manufacturer.
The date of the last calibration can be found in the quick menu (page 18).
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What‘s what?
Measuring instrument
1 Display
2 Menu button "UP"
3 "OK" button
4 Menu button "DOWN/MENU"
5 Communication port
6 Indicating LED
7 Mouthpiece receptacle
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4
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Preparation
Inserting the batteries
Upon initial operation or if the battery symbol on the display indicates "empty".
● Gently press onto the lock of the battery compartment and remove cover.
● Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries!
● Close battery cover.
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Batteries to be used
2 each 1.5 V Type Alkaline (Mignon, LR6, AA)
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Fixing the hand strap
● Insert the smaller loop into the hole in the housing.
● Thread the longer loop through the eyelet and pull through.
Symbols and readings
The breath alcohol value is measured in μg/100 ml. The result is displayed as
"ZERO", PASS", "ALERT" or "FAIL". For threshold limits see page 20.
Symbols
In these instructions for use several symbols are used corresponding to the messages
indicated on the display:
Battery symbol
Indicates the battery charging status:
OK
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Full battery
Battery capacity 2/3
Battery capacity 1/3
Empty battery
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Note:
The symbols under the battery flap mean: Attention! Please consult the user instructions!
Before changing batteries, please read the instructions.
Buttons
OK
"OK"-button
Confirms entries or selected functions.
Button to switch instrument on and off.
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"DOWN" and "UP"
Setting of values and selection of menu functions.
Fitting the mouthpiece
● Open packaging. To ensure the mouthpiece stay hygienic, keep the portion to come in
contact with mouth covered by packaging until mouthpiece is correctly fitted to the
instrument.
● With the grooved markings facing up, press the mouthpiece into mouthpiece receptacle
until you hear it click into place.
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● Remove packaging completely and commence breath test.
Mouthpiece can be used with orientation to right or left side.
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Switching on and off
Switch on
● Keep - button pressed for approx. 1 second until start window is displayed.
Switch off
Unless the device is at "READY" you are unable to turn the device off.
● Keep - button pressed.
The instrument switches off after 2 seconds.
Automatic switch off
The instrument switches automatically off 4 minutes after the last use.
OK
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When the batteries are discharged the instrument switches automatically off.
Performing the Measurement
Conditions
— A new mouthpiece has to be used for every person tested.
— Do not apply too high alcohol concentrations onto sensor, e.g. by rinsing the mouth with
high-strength alcohol shortly before the measurement. By doing so the sensor service life
is reduced.
— Keep sufficient distance to the antennas of mobile phones and transmitting stations.
Requirements of the person to be tested
— Maintain a waiting period of at least 20 minutes after drinking alcohol!
Residual alcohol in the mouth can distort the measurement. Aromatic drinks (e.g. fruit
juice), mouth sprays containing alcohol, medicines can interfere with measurements.
Rinsing the mouth with water or non-alcoholic drinks does not reduce this waiting period!
— Before sampling the person to be tested must breathe normally. Quick inhaling and
exhaling through the mouth must be avoided.
— The person to be tested must provide the required minimum air volume of 1.2 L (factory
setting). The exhaling breath flow must be constant for at least 2 seconds.
Preparation
● Insert new mouthpiece in the holder (page 8).
● Switch instrument on (page 9).
Followed by the user defined screen.
If the date for next service is expired:
● Unit has to be accuracy checked (see “Fault, Cause, Remedy” on page 24).
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18.01.2007 12:00
Calibration in: XX days
Acc. Check in: XX days
Temperature: 22
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Policestation 1
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After 2 seconds:
the info screen or "WAIT" is indicated on the display.
● The info screen can also be viewed by pressing the - button.
Close with the - button.
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— The instrument starts in the "ROAD" mode.
● To select other transport modes press the - button while
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"ROAD" is displayed (see page 18).
The following inputs are required to perform the test:
— Reason code
● to select the reason code press the - button or
the - button.
● to confirm the reason code press twice the - button.
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— Subject age
● to select the subject age press twice the - button and
the - button.
● to confirm the subject age press twice the - button.
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— Subject gender
● to select the subject gender press the - button or
the - button.
● to confirm the subject gender press twice the - button.
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WAIT
Test Reason
RTC
Subject Age
0 0
Subject Gender
Male
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Test Reason
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Subject Age
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Subject Gender
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Female
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Subject Gender
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Subject Gender
Male
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The following limits are activated for the different modes:
AIR:ROAD:
ZERO: < 4μg/100 mlZERO: < 4μg/100 ml
PASS: ≤ 9μg/100 mlPASS: < 31μg/100 ml
FAIL: > 9μg/100mlALERT: ≤ 35μg/100ml
MARINE:RAIL:
ZERO: < 4μg/100 mlZERO: < 4μg/100 ml
PASS: < 31μg/100 mlPASS: < 31μg/100 ml
ALERT: ≤ 35μg/100mlALERT: ≤ 35μg/100ml
FAIL: ≥ 36μg/100 mlFAIL: ≥ 36μg/100 ml
Set mode see page 18.
As soon as the information is entered "READY", "R.AIR", "R.MARINE"
or "R.RAIL",is displayed and a short audible signal is given. At the
same time the current test number is indicated. The green light flas
hes. The instrument is ready for measurement.
FAIL: ≥ 36μg/100 ml
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READY
Test No. XXXXX
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R.AIR
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R.MARINE
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R.RAIL
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Performing the measurement
● Ask the test subject to blow evenly into the mouthpiece without interruption. A sufficient
flow is indicated by a continuous tone and a green light.
While the sample is taken the display shows: "Blow"
When the sampling was successful the green light is going to cease and the continuous tone
is going to stop.
The display shows:
"WAIT Analyzing"
Test result
After 5 to 25 seconds (depending on the instrument temperature and the measured concentration) the measured value is shown on the display.
ZERO / PASS
or
ALERT (in ROAD mode only)
or
FAIL
It is also possible to show the value in a decimal presentation, if required by respective authorities. Once the result is shown, this part of the test data is already stored.
Blow
WAIT
Analyzing
ZERO
PASS
ALERT
FAIL
0
μg/100 ml
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Error in delivering the breath sample
If the sampling volume is too low the display shows:
"Insufficient Volume"
The horn sounds briefly and a red light flashes.
If the subject is unable or unwilling to provide a sample press the
-button to complete the test with "REFUSAL" as result and confirm
by selection with YES". "NO" cancel the "REFUSAL".
To repeat press the - button. The instrument is ready for measure-
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ment after 4 seconds.
After the test the following inputs are possible
— Subject Ethnic, e.g. Asian Indian
● press the - button
OK
● to select the subject ethnic press the - button or
the - button.
● to confirm the subject ethnic press twice the - button.
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— Officers Identity
● press the - button
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Up to 6 digits, digit 1 and 2 alphanumeric, digit 3 to 6 only numeric.
● To enter a 5 digit code use "Blank" for digit one.
● enter the code by pressing the - button or
the - button.
● to confirm the code press twice the - button.
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— Location of Test
● press the - button
OK
● enter the code by pressing the - button or
the - button.
● to confirm the code press twice the - button.
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● select "Next Test" or "Switch off".
YES
NO
Skip
Enter
Skip
Enter
Skip
Enter
Insufficient
Volume
OK
REFUSAL ?
Subject Ethnic
Officers Identity
Location of Test
Data saved
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Skip
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Skip
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Next Test
Switch off
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Further measurement
● If you select "Next Test" and press the - button a new
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measurement is going to be prepared.
During the recovery period of the sensor (see “Technical data” on
page 26) the display shows: "WAIT"
Note:
Switching the instrument off in the meantime does not reduce
the waiting period!
Removing the mouthpiece
● Push the mouthpiece out of the mouthpiece holder.
● Dispose of the mouthpiece in accordance with local regulations.
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Menu
Activation
● Switch instrument on. While "WAIT", "ROAD", "READY" or "R.AIR" appears on the display
the menu functions can then be called up.
● For quick menu press button shortly.
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— After leaving menu the data input routine starts again, incomplete tests are not stored.
— The main menu is accessible to instrument supervisors only.
Operation
— Select functions using and buttons.
— The selected function is highlighted.
— Activate the selected function by pressing - button.
— Selecting " back to measurement" and pressing the
- button brings the instrument into the measuring mode.
OK
If no button is pressed within 120 seconds. The instrument automatically returns to the measuring mode.
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Symbols on the display
Menu
Return to next higher menu level
Menu item with sub-menu
Open menu item
Selected function
Further items below the visible items
Further items above the visible items
Function
Activated item
Actual screen (1) of all screens (6)
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Quick menu
Last tests
Display of the last test.
Back with - button.
OK
Last cal. date
Display of last calibration date.
Back with - button.
OK
Set mode
Display for selection of the two different modes:
— ROAD, "ZERO" / "PASS" / "ALERT" / "FAIL".
— AIR, "ZERO" / "PASS" / "FAIL".
— MARINE, "ZERO" / "PASS" / "ALERT" / "FAIL".
— RAIL, "ZERO" / "PASS" / "ALERT" / "FAIL".
Set contrast
Change by pressing and . Back with - button.
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Accuracy check
Confirm proper measuring operation.
Accuracy check
To perform an accuracy check before the expiry date has been reached, a download and
clearing of the memory must be performed. An "Accuracy Check Error" will be displayed if a
download and clearing has not been completed prior to the accuracy check being attempted.
If the "Expired time" screen appears then before an accuracy check can be performed. The
instruments memory must always be downloaded and cleared using Dräger AlcoView
Software before performing an accuracy check.
Back to measurement
Last tests
Set contrast
Last cal. date
Set mode
Accuracy check
18.01.2007 12:00
Service required
Accuracy check
Temperature: 22
o
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The calibration parameters are not changed with this procedure!
Enter the "Accuracy check" item by using the - button. The display shows the calibration
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gas to be used.
Enter "Next" item by using the - button.
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Accuracy check
Back to menu
Check value:
35 μg/100 ml
Gas Type:
Dry gas
Next
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When "Supply gas" is shown supply respective gas.
A minimum flow rate of 3 L/min obtain "Gas flow ok" on display.
The instrument automatically performs the check.
The result is displayed together with the check value.
Set mode
Enter "Set mode" item by using the - button.
Change by pressing or and choose with - button.
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OK
XXXX: according to local settings
Back by enter the "Back to menu" item by using the - button.
ROADAIRMARINERAIL
ZERO: <4 μg/100 mLZERO: <4 μg/100 mLZERO: <4 μg/100 mLZERO: <4 μg/100 mL
PASS: <31 μg/100 mLPASS: ≤9 μg/100 mLPASS: <31 μg/100 mLPASS: <31 μg/100 mL
ALERT: ≤35 μg/100 mL FAIL: >9 μg/100 mLALERT: ≤35 μg/100 mL ALERT: ≤35 μg/100 mL
FAIL: ≥36 μg/100 mLFAIL: ≥36 μg/100 mLFAIL: ≥36 μg/100 mL
Error
In case of internal error, the following error message is displayed.
If the failure still occurs after the instrument is switched on and off several times. Contact
Dräger Safety.
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Internal
System
ERROR
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Maintenance
Maintenance intervals
If necessary:
● Changing batteries, page 22.
Every month:
● Check calibration.
Storage
● The Alcotest
Therefore remove the batteries from the instrument during long periods without use.
Note: In case of long storage periods
Remove batteries from instrument, if the instrument is not used for more than
6 months to avoid damage to the instrument caused by leaking battery acid.
Caution:
Used alkaline batteries must not be thrown into open fire, be recharged or opened by
exerting force. Danger of explosion!
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6810 GB consumes a small amount of current even when switched off.
— Only dispose of as special waste in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
For more information about suitable waste disposal companies please contact the local
authorities for environmental protection.
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Cleaning
● Do not submerge in liquid – liquid must not enter the sockets!
To clean:
— wipe with a disposable tissue.
● do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or solvents.
Changing batteries
If the battery symbol on the display indicates "empty", change the batteries.
● Gently press onto the lock of the battery compartment and remove cover.
● Remove used batteries and insert new ones – consider correct polarity.
● Close battery cover.
Required batteries:
2 each 1.5 V Type Alkaline (Mignon, LR6, AA)
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— For continuity of use it is recommended always to have replacement batteries or an
additional battery supply available.
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Caution:
Used batteries
— Do not expose to fire,
— Do not recharge,
— Do not force open. Danger of explosion!
Only dispose of as special waste, in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. Information can be obtained from environmental agencies and from waste disposal companies.
Disposal of the instrument
— at the end of its service life.
● Dispose of the instrument in accordance with national waste disposal regulations
or
● Ask a suitable disposal contractor to dispose of the instrument.
The local environmental agency can supply further details.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment
EU-wide regulations for the disposal of electric and electronic appliances which have been
defined in the EU Directive 2002/96/EC and in national laws are effective from August 2005
and apply to this instrument.
Common household appliances can be disposed of using special collecting and recycling
facilities. However, as this instrument has not been registered for household usage, it must not
be disposed of through these means. The instrument can be returned to your national
Safety Sales Organization for disposal. Please do not hesitate to contact the above if
Dräger
you have any further questions on this issue.
Instrument has been left ready for measurement for more than 4 minutes.
Instrument automatically leaves menu-mode
and shows measuring mode.
Instrument cannot be switched on.batteries discharged.Replace batteries.
Insuffient volume.Subject not blowing hard or evenly enough.Ask to blow harder and more evenly.
Fault in displayCauseRemedy
"Calibration error"Calibration not successful.Calibrate again, by trained service personnel,
"Accuracy check error"Accuracy check not successful.Repeat accuracy check, if fault reappears,
Instrument has an automatically switch off of
the menu after 120 sec. without use.