PRODIGY - Andatech
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1. AlcoSense PRODIGY USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing an AlcoSense Prodigy DEVICE FEATURES 3 The AlcoSense Prodigy is a state of the art instrument used to detect ethyl alcohol from a valid breath sample OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 It uses an electrochemical fuel cell to measure the concentration of alcohol in the breath sample expelled from a TEST RECORDS esee 7 human subject If alcohol is present a corresponding voltage is generated from the fuel cell which is proportional to the alcohol SETTINGS eese 8 content of the sample provided by the human subject This voltage is then sent to the CPU and converted to the subject s CONDITIONS FOR TESTING 11 BAC blood alcohol concentration which is then displayed PRINTER occonccciccccnncccnccnnncnnncnanncnnnar nnn nnn rnne rca 12 PREPARATION Gently pull down the battery compartment cover to remove it TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Insert fresh alkaline batteries 4 x AA checking that the and on each battery are aligned according to the polarity diagram DISCLAIMER eere nennen tnn nnn nnntnnn 14 inside Carefully replace the battery compartment cover WARRANTY DETALILS 15 PRODUCT REGISTRATION DEVICE FEATURES2. DIAGRAM EXPLANATION Disposable mouthpiece Button to remove mouthpiece Passive Test Touch screen display On Off button Todt External power connectors PY Mes O Stylus pen O Function button Settings Record OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PASSIVE TEST A The optimum temperature range for operating the unit Attach a sampling cup to the sample port and select ne icon is 10 C 50 C Use within this temperature range wil When the screen displays Please Blow take a deep breath and limit condensation from the subject s breath and ensure blow towards the sampling cup until the BEEP tone stops an accurate reading is taken It is recommended that I the operator observes the subject for approximately Alcohol Detected or No Alcohol displays on the screen 20 minutes before administering the breath test This Alternatively a passive test can be performed by selecting is to ensure the subject does not consume anything Passive whilst the user is blowing Following this procedure will ensure the subject s saliva is clear of alcohol so it does not alter the outcome of Select C to start another test the breath sample test If the screen shows Alcohol Present use a mouthpiece to perform a standard test so that an accurate BAC reading can be obtained NOTE A Passive Test is only used for screening it checks for the presence of alcohol in a breath sample An accurate test result can
3. Police Name Badge Number Department Field Field Signature Field E E B FIELD Use the tick boxes on the left to enable the data you wish to collect Clicking a label allows editing of field label B Number a Auto Print E B PRINT If your unit was supplied with a printer use this section to set the number of copies printed and if you want all readings to print automatically select b CONDITIONS FOR TESTING MEASUREMENTS amp CONDITIONS FOR TEST Use a clean mouthpiece for each test Do not allow samples containing smoke tobacco or other chemical products to enter the unit as damage to the fuel cell can occur There must be an interval of at least 15 minutes after alcohol consumption as alcohol residue in the mouth may give a false reading Such residue may also be left by aromatic drinks mouthwash medicines and drops as well as by belching and vomiting Rinsing your mouth with water or non alcoholic drinks does not substitute for an interval A person s blood alcohol concentration BAC can continue to rise for up to 2 hours after drinking alcohol If a caution results or a result is close to the designated BAC it is recommended to wait and retest after 20 minutes It can take 10 hours or more for a person s BAC to return to zero after a high BAC has been reached A further test should be carried out later in the day or the following morning Working temperature range of AlcoSens
4. surge or liquid ingress The product if it is located outside of Australia Any damage caused by improper power input or improper cable connection 1 YE Dd PRODUCT REGISTRATION WARRANTY Visit my andatech com au to register your warranty online and The manufacturer warrants for 1 year from the date receive calibration reminders Alternatively complete this form of purchase the product to be free from defects in and forward to the address below with a copy of your proof of purchase workmanship or material excluding recalibration under normal use The manufacturer s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing adjusting or repairing the unit if returned along with proof of purchase This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with damaged or abused in any way Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd PO BOX 3038 Nunawading VIC 3131 Australia Product AlcoSense Prodigy Date of purchase ssssssssseee To register your warranty online go to my andatech com au Place of purchase RECALIBRATION AND SERVICE Surname Andatech recommends the AlcoSense Prodigy to be A idirin calibrated every 12 months or after 1500 uses or for Australian Standards requirement every 6 months AUS For recalibration and technical support please go to i Suburb my andatech com au or contact Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd Hot line 1300 800 200 J Oontactf
5. e Prodigy 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature range of AlcoSense Prodigy 15 C to 65 C LIABILITY FOR PROPER FUNCTION OR DAMAGE The liability for proper functioning of the instrument is irrevocably transferred to the owner or operator in the event the instrument is serviced or repaired by personnel not employed or authorised by Andatech In such an event the warranty will be void PRINTER Ensure that the serial number on the printer matches the serial number on the breathalyser Press the ON OFF button on the printer to switch it on the indication light will begin flashing VERIFY CONNECTION When the printer is successfully connected to the Prodigy the indication light on the printer will flash slowly and a Bluetooth icon will appear on the Prodigy screen Release lever If the indication light on the printer is flashing quickly the printer has not been connected correctly or the Prodigy has not been switched on On Off PRINTING button Bluetooth Records can be printed from the Test Result screen and Test Indication Light c Record screen for specific test only Passive test results cannot be printed out To turn off the printer press and hold the ON OFF button on the printer for 3 seconds Connection Icon TROUBLESHOOTING FIELDS Fields selected under Field settings will be printed on the receipt Data entered at time of test will print on receipt BATTERY LIFE High Ca
6. ed with the sensor insert the notched end of the mouthpiece into the slot on the right of the screen Lower the other end of the mouthpiece until it snaps into place Discard remaining wrapper from mouthpiece Test Result 0 000 TEST RECORDS TEST RECORDS Up to 10 000 test records can be stored depending on the length of the records se or o move to the next or previous record U t toth t d Press the On Off button to move 10 records forward and press the Function button to move 10 records backward Press the On Off button and Function buttons together to jump to the record needed First Jump to first Record End Jump to end Record 0 00 00 Jump to a specific record e g 0 01 00 means jump to record 100 0 92 00 means jump to record 09200 In order to download your data to a PC you must have the Prodigy PC software available from www alcosense com au Record No Date Test Mode Test Result Driver Name 00089 Jul 27 2011 Passive 0 00096 SETTINGS ES EE ESTE IE Keyboard Use MDY restart DATE 8 TIME Set correct Date and Time Select Update to confirm AUTO OFF Select time limit to turn off the device automatically Select 8 to confirm Ml Keyboard KEYBOARD Selecting this option enables the keyboard allowing user data to be entered and saved with each specific test Driver Name Vehicle Number Licence Number
7. he manufacturer nor the supplier gives any warranty express or implied that the product can give any indication of blood alcohol level A person s BAC Blood Alcohol Concentration can only be accurately measured by the administration of a blood test This product only measures breath alcohol content which in turn only gives an approximate indication of blood alcohol concentration In these circumstances the user of this product should not rely on the information provided thereby as an accurate indication of their blood alcohol concentration or of their level of intoxication or of their fitness to drive and in particular should not take any action in reliance on such information as the product can provide no more than an indication of alcohol on the breath If the user of this product makes any decision or takes any action based on the use of the product such decision or such action shall be at the sole risk of the user and neither the manufacturer nor the supplier assumes any responsibility for such decision or action In particular neither the manufacturer nor the supplier shall be in any way liable if the user of the product asserts that the product led them to believe they were fit to operate a motor vehicle and are subsequently found not to be so fit If the subject fails to give a valid breath sample the operator can either select Discontinue to confirm or can select Test Again to allow the subject to redo the tes
8. is warranty is valid for the original purchase and is not transferable Please keep your purchase docket or receipt as proof of purchase and as proof of date on which the purchase was made The purchase docket or a copy or receipt must be presented with the warranty when making a claim under this warranty Service during the Warranty Period To claim for warranty contact us on 1300 800 200 or info andatech com au to get an RA Return Authorisation Number Ensure that the RA is clearly stated on the outside of the packaging and that the product is properly packaged so that no damage occurs to the product during transit Shipping of the product back to us for warranty will be at your cost A product return without the RA or proof of purchase will not be accepted Extent of Warranty This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or parts All defective products or parts will be repaired or replaced This warranty does not cover manuals and packaging Normal Wear and Tear This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to the product or parts Exclusions This warranty does not cover Calibration costs Any defect caused by an accident misuse abuse improper operation lack of reasonable care unauthorised modification loss of parts tampering or attempted repair by a person not authorised by the distributor Any product that has been damaged by a lightning strike either directly or indirectly or a main power
9. lOn cocotte Website www alcosense com au AlcoSense Qandatech Calibration Centre Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd E PO Box 3038 Nunawading VIC 3131 1300 800 200 www andatech com au Quality www alcosense com au Endorsed Company 1509001 Lic No QEC24924 Version 3 Updated 12 05 2014 SAI GLOBAL
10. only be obtained through use of a Standard Test with No Alcohol a mouthpiece andatech NOTE Test records of the passive tests cannot be printed or stored SPECIFIC TEST WITH INPUT Attach a mouthpiece to the sample port and select the G icon Using the stylus pen input information 1 See page 6 Note 16 characters maximum for each input Use or Bio move to the next or previous field If Keyboard is not activated the unit will move directly to test mode 2 See page 9 on how to enable disable keyboard When the screen displays Please Blow take a deep breath and blow into the mouthpiece with a slow and steady breath Blow until the progress bar reaches 0 A click will be heard indicating a sample has been taken The test result will display 5 Select e to start another test If the subject does not blow into the unit within 30 seconds the operator can either select Refuse to confirm the subject refused to do the test or can select Test Again to allow the subject to redo the test If the subject cannot blow sufficiently to take the test while the subject is blowing press the Passive button to manually take a breath sample ATTACHING A MOUTHPIECE Tear the perforated section from the wrapper of a new mouthpiece Pull back the wrapper to expose half the mouthpiece Ensuring the two small holes in the bottom of the mouthpiece are align
11. pacity Lithium rechargeable batteries can print around 30 meters of paper BATTERY CHARGER Use only the supplied charger to charge the printer battery Caution Use only the Lithium battery provided STANDARD THERMAL PAPER SIZE 6cm X 1000cm A wireless thermal printer can be used with the device INSERT REPLACE PAPER Pull the handle When inserting a new roll of paper make sure glossy side of paper is kept close to indentation NOTE If nothing can be printed change the side of the paper and try again CALIBRATION NEEDED WARNING When the unit starts up and shows the Calibration Needed warning and alarm it means that the unit has passed its calibration due date You can touch the screen to continue using the unit however we strongly recommend that you send this back to us for calibration BATTERY LIFE TOO SHORT Use only alkaline batteries or if using rechargeable batteries use either NiMH or rechargheable alkaline batteries TOUCH SCREEN NOT RESPONDING If the touch screen is not sensitive enough please calibrate the screen Press and hold the On Off button right button and then press the Function button left button immediately Follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the touchscreen DISCLAIMERS This product must be used strictly in accordance with the instructions in this manual This product is intended to provide the user with an indication of alcohol on the breath However neither t
12. t again A passive test can be performed by selecting Passive whilst the user is blowing Slide up the button underneath the mouthpiece to remove the mouthpiece THINGS TO REMEMBER Always wait a minimum of 15 minutes after your last drink before testing NEVER take a sip of alcohol and blow immediately into the device Ignoring these two points WILL cause damage to the unit that is NOT covered by warranty WARRANTY DETAILS It is our aim to provide you with quality products that you can trust Our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or a refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The Guarantee The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase Defects that occur within this warranty period under normal use and care will be repaired replaced or refunded at our discretion solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Trade Practices Act and similar state laws Proof of Purchase Th
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