User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS This device is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dose Specific Effects of Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Components Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Your BACtrack Mobile Smartphone Professional Breathalyzer is a professional alcohol screening device used for the detection of alcohol in the breath. It uses a professional-grade fuel cell sensor to analyze your breath, then transmits this reading to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, where your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) estimate is displayed. Your BACtrack Mobile is powered by a battery that can be recharged via the micro-USB cable provided.
Alcohol and Its Effects on the Human Body When alcohol is consumed, it is absorbed from the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines into the bloodstream. Blood carries the alcohol throughout the body - including to the lungs. As alcohol-laden blood moves across the membranes of the lung’s air sacs (alveoli), it permeates the breath. The concentration of the alcohol in the alveolar air is directly related to the concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Alcohol is a Drug Alcohol is the chemical (ethanol or ethyl alcohol) resulting from the fermentation of grapes or grain. Alcohol is absorbed directly into your bloodstream. From your bloodstream, the tissues in your body absorb the alcohol. Your brain is a tissue made up of a large concentration of fluids and absorbs a large amount of any alcohol you drink. Your liver eliminates the absorbed alcohol at its own rate and nothing you eat or drink can speed up the process.
vision. Brain activity is slowed. Your judgment, reflexes, and coordination are all negatively affected. Some vision impairment can occur when you have been drinking, including: • Narrowing of your field of vision • Reduction in your depth perception • Decreased ability to see in darkness • Increased sensitivity to glare • Delay in adjusting to different light levels 5.
Mental impairment can also occur when you have been drinking, including: • Reduced awareness of danger • Becoming overly confident and reckless • Difficulty in making decisions • Reduction in balance • Slowed reflexes • Impaired judgment 6.
How does alcohol affect my driving? We can’t emphasize enough how dangerous it is for you to drink and drive. Your vision and your brain are the most important factors to driving safely. If you jeopardize either one by drinking and driving, you are likely to be involved in a serious or fatal collision. You may kill yourself, your best friends, or someone else’s family. DOSE SPECIFIC EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL* BAC Dose-Specific Effects 0.02-0.03% Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness.
BAC Dose-Specific Effects 0.04-0.06% Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions and sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory. Lowering of caution. Driving skills may be impaired at this level of intoxication and higher. 0.07-0.09% Euphoria. Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing. Judgment and self-control are reduced. Caution, reason and memory are impaired.
BAC Dose-Specific Effects 0.10-0.12% Heightened euphoria. Significant impairment of motor coordination and loss of good judgment. Speech may be slurred. Balance, vision, reaction time and hearing will be impaired. 0.13-0.15% Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control. Blurred vision and major loss of balance. Euphoria is reduced and dysphoria (anxiety, restlessness) begins to appear. 0.16-0.20% Dysphoria predominates. Nausea may appear. 0.25% Need for assistance in walking.
BAC Dose-Specific Effects 0.30% Loss of consciousness. 0.40% + Onset of coma. Possible death due to respiratory arrest**. * The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among users. Some users will be intoxicated at a much lower BAC than shown on the previous page. ** Death can occur at a lower BAC in some individuals. The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in the United States is 0.08%.
PREPARATION Step 1. Download the BACtrack app or the BACtrack compatible app that wil be used with the BACtrack Mobile. Step 2. Go to Settings on your mobile device and make .sure Bluetooth® is switched on. Step 3. Press and hold the Power Button on your BACtrack Mobile for two seconds, then release, .powering it on and allowing it be found. Your BACtrack will connect automatically. 11.
COMPONENTS DIAGRAM Breath Chamber Power Button Micro-USB Slot OPERATION IMPORTANT! For most accurate results, it’s important to wait at least 15 minutes after smoking, eating or drinking before testing. This is a universal principle for all breathalyzers, not just yours. The 12.
reason being is that if you have recently consumed alcohol, the residual alcohol in your mouth is very high and can cause a false reading. Additionally, waiting 15 minutes allows the alcohol to be absorbed from your stomach into your bloodstream, contributing to more accurate test results. Step 1. If you would like to use a mouthpiece, attach it to the BACtrack Mobile.
Step 2. Press and hold the Power Button on your BACtrack Mobile for two seconds, then release, to power on the unit. Step 3. Open the app you are using from the home screen on your device. Step 4. Use your BACtrack or BACtrack-compatible app as instructed. Step 5. When finished testing, hold the Power Button on your BACtrack Mobile for two seconds to turn it off. 14.
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 1.75 x 2.75 x 0.63 inches Weight 1.75 oz (47g) Sensor Technology XtendTM electro-chemical fuel cell * Warm up Time About 10 seconds Blowing Time 5 seconds Power Supply Rechargeable with included micro USB cable* BAC Range 0.000 – 0.400% Operating 32° - 104°F (0 - 40°C) Warranty 1 year limited warranty Battery cannot be replaced. 15.
PRECAUTIONS 1. Wait 20 minutes after eating, drinking, or smoking before blowing in the BACtrack Mobile. Failure to wait 20 minutes can provide inaccurate test results and may possibly damage the sensor. 2. Do not blow smoke, food, or liquids into your BACtrack Mobile. This will damage the sensor. 3. Do not test in areas with strong winds, smoke. 4. Send your BACtrack Mobile in for periodic calibration service as required. (See Verification and Calibration.) 5.
6. Avoid testing in the presence of any substances that contain methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or acetone. These substances may interfere with the results of the test. 7. You cannot use the results of this product in court. 8. Do not use your BACtrack Mobile as a tool to determine whether you should operate a motor vehicle .or equipment, or perform any other dangerous act. 9. Do not drink and drive. Always have a designated driver when alcohol is being consumed. 17.
REGULAR USE Your BACtrack Mobile is a sensitive instrument. Unlike other electronic devices, your breathalyzer shouldn’t be ignored for long periods of time. The sensor inside it is delicate and can dry out if left unused for too long. In order to keep it in good working condition, we recommend that you blow into it at least once a month, even if you don’t plan on using it. Breathing into the unit regularly keeps the sensor in good working order. Your BACtrack Mobile is rechargeable.
Your BACtrack Mobile contains a Lithium Ion battery. For correct disposal, it should be recycled. Caution: risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION Your BACtrack Mobile is calibrated after being manufactured using advanced alcohol simulation equipment. Known alcohol concentrations are passed through the sensor to set baseline values for testing. When using your breathalyzer, the unit compares your breath samples to these baseline values.
Calibration is a normal part of owning and operating a professional level breathalyzer. BACtrack recommends that you calibrate your BACtrack Mobile at least every 6-12 months, depending on the performance you observe and require. If the product is used every day, it may need to be recalibrated more frequently. CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Contact your app provider for recalibration instructions. 20.
ONE YEAR-LIMITED WARRANTY BACtrackYEAR-LIMITED (a division of KHN Solutions, Inc.) honors limited warranty obligations on ONE WARRANTY this product as described herein: KHN Solutions warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser (“Warranty Period”). Except as provided in the preceding sentence or applicable law, KHN Solutions provides this product “as is.
Exclusions, Limitations, and Disclaimers KHN Solutions makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the ability of this product to determine whether, or the extent to which, a test subject’s mental or physical functioning, or judgment, may be impaired by blood alcohol including whether the test subject is intoxicated under any definition of that word. KHN Solutions expressly disclaims any liability for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages of any nature under any legal theory.
reaction times) can respond to an emergency. The concentration of alcohol in the blood of a test subject cannot be exactly determined by using a breath alcohol screening product. KHN Solutions does not warrant that the operation of the product will be error-free. KHN Solutions is not responsible for any consequences arising from failure to follow instructions or relating to the product’s use.
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EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KHN SOLUTIONS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE OR INCOME; LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS FROM A CONTRACT); LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY; LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS; LOSS OF BUSINESS; LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF REPUTATION.
Warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product purchase took place. Obtaining Warranty Service Please be sure to read this instruction manual carefully if you believe your product is not operating properly. If you still feel that your product requires warranty service, please contact your app provider or BACtrack Support at www.bactrack.com/support or 877-334-6876 Regulatory FCC REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by KHN Solutions Inc may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. RF EXPOSURE WARNING STATEMENT This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The information in this guide may change without notice.
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radiation Exposure Statement : This equipment complies with the IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Cet appareil est conforme à Industrie Canada une licence standard RSS exonérée. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: 1.Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences. 2.
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