PCE Instruments PCE-ALC 40 Users guide

USER MANUAL

ALCOHOL TESTER

PCE-ALC 40

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

DETAILED STEPS

SCREEN INTRODUCTION

Air Intake

Screen

Power
Button

Air Outlet

Battery

Cover

1 Wait
2 Test Result
3 Sensor Life
4 Status Indicator
5 Unit
6 Battery
7 Blow

1. Power ON: Press power button to power.

The device beeps once, and the screen displays the interface of „tested times“ (Fig.1-3).
Tested times is between 0 and 499, the green Indicator lights up.
Tested times is between 500 and 999, the orange Indicator lights up.
Tested times is between 1000 and 1500, the red Indicator lights up.
After 3s, the screen will enter the „Wait“ interface.

Note: If the test has never been successful, „test times“ is 0; The product has been 100% inspected

before sales, so „test times“ is not 0 for rst use.

Fig.1 Fig.2

2. Wait: The device enters the Wait State, the screen displays „Wait“ and „10-second countdown“ (Fig.5).
The countdown ends and the device will enter the Test State.

Fig.5

Fig.3

HOW TO USE?

About 1 cm

Air Intake

1. Open the battery cover and install
2 pcs of „AAA“ battery.

2. Press Power Button to turn on the
device.

3. When Blow displayed on the screen,
blow to the air intake immediately.
Note: the test status lasts only 3s.
Please complete the blowing
within 6s.

4. The distance from air intake about 1 cm.

3. Test: After a beep, the deivce enters the test state and shows a „Blow“ symbol. Please complete the

blowing within 6 seconds. When the device detects gas, the „Blow“ symbol disappears and the
test result will be displayed after the „4 second countdown“.

Fig.6

When the test value is 0.00mg/L: After a beep, the test value and the green indicator lights up (Fig. 7).

The screen displays „OFF“ after 6s, and shuts down after 1.5 seconds. (Fig.8)

When the test value is greater than 1.00mg/L: After 6 beeps, the test value and the red indicator lights

up (Fig. 15). The screen displays „OFF“ after 6s, and shuts down after 1.5 seconds. (Fig.16)

Note: no matter what the actual test result is, the test value is

uniformly displayed as 1.00mg/L.

Fig.7

When the test value is 0.00 ... 0.30mg/L: After a beep, the test value and the green indicator lights

up (Fig. 9). The screen displays „OFF“ after 6s, and shuts down after 1.5 seconds. (Fig.10)

Fig.9

When the test value is 0.30 ... 0.50mg/L: After 3 beeps, the test value and the orange indicator lights

up (Fig. 11). The screen displays „OFF“ after 6s, and shuts down after 1.5 seconds. (Fig.12).

Fig.11

Fig.8

Fig.10

Fig.12

Fig.15

Press „power button“ to switch the unit bewteen g/L and mg/L.

mg/L

If the device does not detect alcohol gas, and the test result shows “ERR” (Fig.17).

The screen displays „OFF“ after 6s, and shuts down after 1.5 seconds. (Fig.18)

Fig.16

g/L

When the test value is 0.50 ... 1.00mg/L: After 6 beeps, the test value and the red indicator lights

up (Fig. 13). The screen displays „OFF“ after 6s, and shuts down after 1.5 seconds. (Fig.14)

Fig.13

Fig.14

Fig.17

Fig.18

Record Mode: After the test, the data will be saved automatically, the device can save 50 sets of data
(Fig.19-20 ). Press and hold „Power“ button for 2 seconds to enter the record mode and press „Power“
button to check the recording. If there is no operation for 10 seconds, device will exit record mode. Press
and hold „Power“ button for 2 seconds to exit, too. After exiting, the screen displays OFF and shut down
after 1.5s.

Attention: Test values may be inaccurate in the following cases

1. In view of the global or regional latitude and longitude, it is aected by the

temperature and humidity of the environment.

2. The device detects alcohol molecules present in the air.

3. There is still residual alcohol gas at the air inlet of the device.

4. Serious odor disturbances in places where consumers place equipment
(including but not limited to wine cellars, basements, pickle processing places, etc.).

5. When there is a high concentration of interfering gas, the test results may be wrong.

6. Please do not directly wipe the device with chemicals or corrosive solution, to avoid the liquid

directly owing into the sensor, causing damage to the sensor.

7. Repairing or disassembling the machine without authorization may cause device failure. The
manufacturer and seller are not responsible for any damages caused.

Fig.19

When the number of tests reached 1500: The service life of the built-in sensor is 1500 times. After 1500
times, if want more tests, the screen will continuously display „Sensor Life„ for 4 seconds (Fig.22).
Then the screen displays „OFF“ and shuts down after 1.5 seconds(Fig.23).
Caution: 1. This product has reached the service life of the sensor and can not be used.

2. Due to improper storage and use of the device, the device may be used less than 1500 time!

Fig.22 Fig.23

Low Battery: When the battery is low, the battery symbol starts to ash (Fig.24). Please change the

battery in time.
Power OFF: The device beeps three times, and the screen continuously displays „Lo“ for 4 seconds (Fig.25)
Then the screen displays „OFF“ and shuts down after 1.5 seconds (Fig.26).

Fig.20

Fig.21

Q&A

Malfunction Possible Cause of Malfunction Solution

Doesn`t turn on - Low battery

Test value

shows ERR

after drinking

Get result

without blowing

Test exception Test immediately after drinking Test again 20 minutes after

PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Product Name

Alcohol Tester

- Device is broken

- Battery polarity reversed

- Not fully warmed up

- No blowing within 6 seconds

- Insuicient blowing volume or

blowing time

- The air intake is blocked

There is residual gas in the

equipment, or other sensitive

substances left at the equipment

inlet, such as saliva

Testing Frequency

1500 Times

- Please charge the battery

- Contact after service

-Reinstall the battery correctly

- Warm up the device several
times

- Blowing within 6 seconds

- Clean the air intake and blow
again for more than 3 seconds

Put the device in the vent to

exhaust the residual gas

drinking

Display Accuracy

0.10 g/L

Fig.24

Fig.25

Fig.26

Data Storage

50 groups

Measurement Accuracy

0.10 g/L

Operating Environment

5 ... 35 °C

Product Size

71x40x19 mm

Product Color

Black

Power Supply

2 x AAA Battery

Storage Environment

0 ... 40 °C

Detection Value Range

0.00 ... 1.00 g/L

Product Weight

26 g

STATEMENT CONTACT

1. Please do detect after 20 minutes of drinking, because it takes about 20 minutes for alcohol to be
absorbed from the digestive system into the blood. If tested immediately after drinking, the results can

only reect the alcohol concentration in the mouth at that time, not the alcohol concentration in the

blood.

2. If the detection value is not less than 0.03 g/L, in order to ensure the accuracy of the detection result,
please conduct the next detection after an interval of more than 3 minutes.

3. When blowing, please keep blowing for more than 3 seconds to keep the airow stable and

uninterrupted.

4. Dierent individuals are aected by factors such as gender, race, age and physical status, and the
content of alcohol dehydrogenase in the human body is dierent, the absorption capacity of alcohol is
dierent, and the detection results are dierent.

5. Do not blow saliva, residue or smoke in the mouth into the gas inlet of the device, otherwise residues

will be placed in the gas inlet and aect the dectection results.

6. The nal conrmation of drunk driving by the traic police team is based on the blood alcohol content

in the blood detect in the hospital. The device is only for auxiliary reference.

7. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller is responsible for any violation of the law, whether or not the
device is used. (Including but not limited to drunk driving)

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will

nd the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

DISPOSAL

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due
to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to
collection points designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take
our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devi­ces in line with law. For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordan­ce with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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