BACtrack C8 Manual de usuario

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

Effects of Alcohol 5

Product Overview 8

Standalone Operation 8

BACtrack App Operation 10

Troubleshooting 12

Verification and Calibration 15

One-Year Limited Warranty 16

INTRODUCTION

The BACtrack® is a professional alcohol screening device, used

for the detection of alcohol in the breath. The BACtrack provides

a digital result indicating the approximate BAC (Blood Alcohol

Content) of the test subject. The BACtrack is easy to use; simply

turn on the unit and begin testing in a matter of seconds.

Before you begin testing, please read this manual in its entirety

and familiarize yourself with the BACtrack.

ALCOHOL AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE HUMAN BODY

Alcohol is absorbed from the mouth, throat, stomach and

intestines into the bloodstream.

Alcohol ingested by the human body can be detected in the

breath because of its presence in the bloodstream.

Alcohol cannot be digested and it cannot be chemically changed

in the bloodstream. As the blood flows through the lungs, alcohol

in the bloodstream moves across the membranes of the lung’s

air sacs (alveoli) into the air. The concentration of the alcohol

in the alveolar air is directly related to the concentration of the

alcohol in the blood. As the alveolar air is exhaled, the alcohol in

it can be detected by the breath alcohol testing device.

The alcohol concentration in the breath is related to that in

the blood, and because of this, an individual’s BAC can be

determined by measuring alcohol in the breath. The ratio of

breath alcohol to blood alcohol is generally estimated to be

2,100:1. Therefore, 2,100 milliliters (ml) of alveolar air will contain

approximately the same amount of alcohol as 1 ml of 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 fluids in your

body tissues absorb the alcohol. Your brain is made up of a large

concentration of fluids and will absorb a large amount of any

alcohol you drink. Your liver eliminates the absorbed alcohol at its

own rate of time and nothing you eat or drink can speed up the

process. Your liver does this by oxidizing the alcohol (converting

it into water and carbon dioxide). Coffee, food or any other “cure”

will not sober you up; only time will do that.

HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT MY BODY?

Alcohol is a depressant. It has a relaxing effect on the muscles

in your body. The muscles of your eyes relax and lose focus.

Your eyesight will become fuzzy and you may experience double

vision. Brain activity is slowed. Your judgment, reflexes, and

coordination are all negatively affected.

Some vision impairments that occur when you have been

drinking include:

• Narrowing of your field of vision

• Reduction in your depth perception

• Decreased ability to see in darkness

• Increased sensitivity to glare and a longer time for your eyes

to readjust from the glare

Some mental impairment can 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

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 in driving safely. If you jeopardize either by drinking, and

then you drive, you are likely to be involved in a serious or fatal

collision.

Do not use your BACtrack as a tool to determine whether you

should operate a motor vehicle or equipment, or perform any

other dangerous act. Do not drink and drive. Always have a

designated driver when alcohol is being consumed.

From California Department of Motor Vehicles

(http://www.dmv.ca.gov)

EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL*

BAC | Dose-Specific Effects

0.02-0.03%BAC Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness. Depressant

effects are not apparent. Impairment possible in

some individuals.

0.04-0.06%BAC 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.

0.07-0.09%BAC Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision,

reaction time, and hearing. Euphoria. Judgment

and self-control are reduced. Caution, reason

and memory are impaired. Driving skills are

always impaired at this level of intoxication and

higher.

0.10-0.12%BAC Significant impairment of motor coordination and

loss of good judgment. Speech may be slurred.

Balance, vision, reaction time and hearing will be

impaired. Euphoria.

0.13-0.15%BAC 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%BAC Dysphoria predominates. Nausea may appear.

0.25%BAC Need for assistance in walking. Total mental

confusion. Dysphoria with nausea and some

vomiting.

0.30%BAC Loss of consciousness. Onset of coma. Possible

death due to respiratory arrest**.

The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in the

United States is 0.08%. However, your driving skills can be impaired

at any level above 0.00% BAC. It is never safe to drink any amount of

alcohol and drive.

* 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.

IMPORTANT!

For most accurate results, it’s important to wait at least 20

minutes after smoking, eating or drinking before testing.

This is a universal principle for all breathalyzers, not just yours.

The 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.

COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

REAR LED

LIGH

Light is

on if in

BACtrack

pp Mode

FRONT VIEW

FRONT LED LIGHT

Light is on when unit is on

BLOW

AREA

POWER

BUTTON

BATTERY COVER (BACK)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

YOU CONTROL HOW YOUR BAC RESULTS ARE DELIVERED,

EITHER:

1. To the screen directly on your BACtrack - this is

Standalone mode. No results are saved or transmitted in

this mode. OR

2. To the BACtrack App on your mobile device - this is

BACtrack App mode. You have the option to save results

in this mode.

NOTE: The blue LED light on the rear of your BACtrack will

indicate which mode you are in. If the light is on, you are in

BACtrack App mode. If the light is off, you are in Standalone

mode. To switch from one mode to the other, hold the power

button down for seven seconds.

STANDALONE OPERATION

STEP 1: Install one AAA alkaline battery in the battery

compartment.

STEP 2: If you would like to use a mouthpiece, attach it

to your BACtrack. Note: Using a mouthpiece is

optional.

STEP 3: Turn on your BACtrack by pressing the power

button for one second. The front blue LED light

indicates when it is on.

STEP 4: Your BACtrack will display “Warming Up”

and then count down. When the countdown

approaches 2, begin to inhale a deep breath.

STEP 5: When the countdown reaches zero, “BLOW”

will flash on the screen. Blow steadily and

consistently for six seconds through the

mouthpiece - do not blow as hard as possible.

Your BACtrack emits a beeping sound during the

breath sample. Stop blowing when the beeping

sound stops. There is a click at the end - that’s

the air pump pulling air across the sensor.

STEP 6: Once the sensor has analyzed the breath

sample, the estimated BAC value is displayed.

Next, the ZeroLine feature will appear, showing

approximately how long it will take for your

estimated BAC level to return to 0.00% if no

additional drinks are consumed. The estimated

time is displayed in hours and minutes.

The screen will display a brief summary of how

your alcohol level may be affecting your body.

Your BACtrack will turn off automatically in 10

seconds. You can also turn it off during the

countdown by pressing and holding down power

for 2 seconds. The front blue LED light will turn

off.

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