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Digital Alcohol Detector
The AlcoHawk™ (Model ABI) is a DOT / NHTSA approved professional-grade alcohol screener, which utilizes a state-of-the-art semiconductor oxide sensor to test breath alcohol content quickly and accurately. The simple one-button operation provides a digital reading in seconds. At just a fraction of the cost of other DOT approved units, it is one the most popular professional and personal units in the market today. The AlcoHawk™ features the same sleek design as the silver CA2000, but incorporates upgraded internal software to meet DOT accuracy requirements.
The AlcoHawk™ contains an extremely accurate semiconductor oxide sensor, which uses oxide having n-type conductivity when exposed to the atmosphere. This exposure causes decrease the number of electrons effecting absorbed oxygen molecules and thus increases resistance. If a specific gas (reducing gas) is presented, a reaction occurs with the absorbed oxygen which causes an increase in the electrons in the oxide molecules causing an decrease in resistance. This change in resistance can be measured and used to identify a specific gas (such as alcohol) and can be quantified into a % concentration. This cutting edge technology makes the AlcoHawk™ one of the most accurate handheld alcohol testers ever developed.
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Alcohol Test Procedure
*Important. For optimal accuracy, users are advised to wait at least 15-20 minutes after consuming alcohol and 5 minutes after smoking before testing. As with all alcohol breath analyzers, the sensitive gas sensor microchip is compromised by the presence of smoke (especially tobacco smoke). Components of tobacco smoke can effect the accuracy of BAC readings by interfering with the sensor's detection of breath alcohol content. Obviously it is also recommended to use the alcohol detector in a smoke free environment. Also, the waiting period after alcohol consumption is necessary for residual alcohol molecules in the mouth and stomach to be absorbed completely into the system preventing the possibility of a high false positive reading. For additional information on technology method and specificity expectation see Technology and Accuracy.
*Place the mouthpiece on the sampling port.
*Because the test procedure is fully automated, the unit is activated by simply pressing the "ON" button and following the visual and audio prompts.
*The AlcoHawk™ ABI will automatically begin a self test and sensor calibration routine. The digital display will show this process with a digital count down from 200 to zero (approximately 20 seconds). A green LED will then flash with an audio beep to signal the unit is ready for sample analysis.
*Blow steadily and continuously into the mouthpiece. The ABI will automatically measure the breath sample and sound a second audio beep signal when sampling is complete.
*In 1 second or less the test result will be displayed digitally in the display panel and a red LED will flash with audible warning signal when test results are .05% BAC or above.
Using the AlcoHawk™ ABI Premium Alcohol Breath Analyzer is an economical and accurate way to avoid the many risks associated with alcohol consumption. These risks are well publicized and can lead to life threatening consequences not only for the intoxicated individual but also for other persons potentially affected by the ir condition. When used as a monitor, the AlcoHawk™ can indicate when equivalent blood alcohol percentages are below or above state legal limits during any given session, helping to prevent potential arrest or worse, reckless endangerment of others. With the exception of replacement of the batteries and routine cleaning of the mouthpieces , the AlcoHawk™ ABI should provide accurate readings indefinitely as long as the gas sensor is not damaged or compromised by ambient environmental or respiratory smoke.
Each AlcoHawk™ ABI Premium Digital Breath Analyzer comes boxed in a custom hard shell storage/carry case with zippered cover. Included with each unit are a Duracell 9V battery, 12V power adapter, four non-disposable mouthpiece pack, carry strap, and comprehensive user manuals. Available separately are additional mouthpieces sold in packs of four or fifty and additional 12V auto power cord adapters. The AlcoHawk™ ABI is DOT approved for onsite DUI/DWI testing by law enforcement and professional testing facilities nationwide.
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