ACS ALERT J4X User manual
Instruction manual
BREATH ALCOHOL TESTER
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Disclaimer
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following 2 conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Industrie Canada
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Certication
The ALERT J4X portable breath tester is certied according to EN 15964 2011 edition.
Therefore, it is approved for use by law enforcement.
The ALERT J4X professional breath alcohol tester and other breath alcohol testing products of Alcohol
Countermeasure Systems (ACS) comply with international standards for function and safety. For more details,
contact ACS.
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp
60 International Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA
acs-corp.com
ACS, ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS, ALERT and the “Molly” are trademarks of Alcohol
Countermeasure Systems (International) Inc. and are used under license. Alcohol Countermeasure Systems is
the trading style of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (International) Inc.
© 2015 Alcohol Countermeasure Systems
The information disclosed in this document is the valuable property of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems and
all copyright and other proprietary rights to this document are reserved. No reproduction of this document is
permitted without the prior written consent of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................1
Assistance......................................................................................................................1
Safety and precautions .................................................................................................1
Getting started ...............................................................................................................2
Operation ........................................................................................................................2
Taking a breath test .......................................................................................................3
Signicance of breath test results ...............................................................................4
Display ............................................................................................................................4
BrAC format ...................................................................................................................5
Battery power.................................................................................................................5
Battery strength indicator .............................................................................................5
Battery install .................................................................................................................5
Ambient temperature ....................................................................................................5
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................6
Warranty .........................................................................................................................6
Service ............................................................................................................................6
Ordering mouthpieces ..................................................................................................6
Disposal at the end of service life................................................................................7
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ALERT J4X
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester, a device designed for
industrial and trafc safety needs.
This tester accurately measures Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC). It may take up
to 60 minutes to reach the highest BrAC after the last consumption of alcohol.
Each person reacts uniquely to the consumption of alcohol and may become impaired
at a point below the legal limit.
DISCLAIMER
Sale of the ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is on the express condition that neither the
manufacturer nor the vendor of the device shall be held responsible for the accuracy of
any breath test reading obtained from the device, nor liable for any loss, damage, injury
or other consequence resulting, directly or indirectly from the use thereof.
ASSISTANCE
Contact ACS for assistance:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.acs-corp.com
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
• Use this tester for its intended purpose only
• Do not blow smoke or uids into the mouthpiece, as doing so may damage the
sensor
• Be aware that alcohol is present in many products such as breath sprays,
mouthwash, medicines and in certain foods and beverages, which may distort the
BrAC result
• Before testing, wait 20 minutes after drinking or eating and 3 minutes after smoking
• Install AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) only
• Turn the tester off before removing the batteries
• Do not store this tester in extreme heat or extreme cold temperatures
• Use the tester within the ambient temperature range of -5 to 40 °C
• Do not disassemble the tester, as this may cause injury and void the warranty
• Keep magnets or mobile devices away from the tester to minimize the potential of
electromagnetic interference
• Always use a mouthpiece when blowing into the tester
• When providing a breath test, do not cover the exhaust grid (left side of tester) with
your hand
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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GETTING STARTED
The ALERT J4X breath alcohol tester is simple to use. It measures the alcohol content
of the breath (BrAC). The readout is provided on a digital display.
With a one-button operation, and power by battery or car adapter, this tester is well
suited to industrial and trafc safety needs.
The parts and basic features of the tester are illustrated as follows:
NOTE: In the factory, a plastic tab is inserted between the battery and the electrical
connection to conserve battery power during shipment and storage. To operate the tester
for the rst time, pull the plastic tab from the battery compartment, which is accessible at
the back of the tester. You do not need to open the back cover to remove the tab.
OPERATION
ON
Press the power button once to start the tester. The Wait icon is displayed briey during
the start-up sequence.
READY
The Ready icon is displayed with a white backlight when the tester is ready for use.
TEST
Insert a new mouthpiece and blow steadily into it for 5 seconds. A tone will sound and
the sampling port will glow green to indicate a proper ow of breath.
ABORT
A proper sample of breath was not provided. Test again.
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READING
The display provides a digital reading, indicating the BrAC range.
NOTE: The reading of the last test completed is retained until a new test is performed.
To view the reading, ensure the Ready icon is displayed, then press and hold the power
button until the results are displayed.
OFF
The ALERT J4X tester will automatically power down after a period of inactivity.
Alternatively, press the power button twice in quick succession to turn it off manually.
TAKING A BREATH TEST
To ensure accurate results, insert a new mouthpiece each time the ALERT J4X tester is
used.
1. Power on the tester and wait until the Ready icon is displayed.
2. Blow steadily and continuously into the mouthpiece.
A continuous tone will sound and the port will glow green to indicate proper breath
ow.
If the breath sample is intermittent, too hard or too soft, two beeps sound and the
Abort icon is displayed. Wait until the Ready icon is displayed and try the test
again.
3. Stop blowing only when the tone ends.
NOTE: A click sound is heard, but continue blowing.
The ALERT J4X tester will analyze the sample and display the BrAC result in a few
seconds.
The sampling port will glow red if the alcohol reading is over the legal limit.
ATTENTION!
• Alcohol is present in many products such as breath sprays, mouthwash and medicines,
as well as in certain foods and beverages, which may distort the BrAC result
• Before testing, wait 20 minutes after eating or drinking and 3 minutes after smoking
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