AlcoSense PRODIGY User manual
PRODIGY
User ManUal
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an AlcoSense® Prodigy.
The AlcoSense® Prodigy is a state of the art instrument used to
detect ethyl alcohol from a valid breath sample.
It uses an electrochemical fuel cell to measure the
concentration of alcohol in the breath sample expelled from a
human subject. If alcohol is present, a corresponding voltage is
generated from the fuel cell, which is proportional to the alcohol
content of the sample provided by the human subject. This
voltage is then sent to the CPU and converted to the subject’s
BAC (blood alcohol concentration) which is then displayed.
PREPARATION
Gently pull down the battery compartment cover to remove it.
Insert fresh alkaline batteries (4 x AA), checking that the + and
- on each battery are aligned according to the polarity diagram
inside.
Carefully replace the battery compartment cover.
CONTENTS
DEVICE FEATURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TEST RECORDS
SETTINGS
CONDITIONS FOR TESTING
PRINTER
TROUBLESHOOTING
DISCLAIMER
WARRANTY DETAILS
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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DEVICE FEATURES
Passive Test
Specic Test
Settings
Record
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DIAGRAM EXPLANATION
Disposable mouthpiece
Button to remove mouthpiece
Touch screen display
On/Off button
External power connectors
Stylus pen
Function button
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PASSIVE TEST
Attach a sampling cup to the sample port and select the icon.
When the screen displays “Please Blow”, take a deep breath and
blow towards the sampling cup until the BEEP tone stops.
“Alcohol Detected” or “No Alcohol” displays on the screen.
Alternatively, a passive test can be performed by selecting
“Passive” whilst the user is blowing.
Select to start another 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 only be obtained through use of a “Standard Test” with
a mouthpiece.
NOTE: Test records of the passive tests cannot be printed or
stored.
The optimum temperature range for operating the unit
is -10°C -50°C. Use within this temperature range will
limit condensation from the subject’s breath and ensure
an accurate reading is taken. It is recommended that
the operator observes the subject for approximately
20 minutes before administering the breath test. This
is to ensure the subject does not consume anything.
Following this procedure will ensure the subject’s saliva
is clear of alcohol so it does not alter the outcome of
the breath sample test.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIFIC TEST WITH INPUT
Attach a mouthpiece to the sample port and select the
icon. Using the stylus pen, input information (See page 6).
Note: 16 characters maximum for each input.
Use or to move to the next or previous eld.
If “Keyboard” is not activated, the unit will move directly to test
mode . (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 .
Select to start another test.
If the subject does not blow into the unit within 30 seconds,
the operator can either select “Refuse” to conrm 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 sufciently to take the test, while the
subject is blowing, press the 'Passive' button to manually take
a breath sample.
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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 aligned 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.
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TEST RECORDS
Up to 10,000 test records can be stored, depending on the
length of the records.
Use or to move to the next or previous record.
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 rst Record
End: Jump to end Record
0 00 00: Jump to a specic 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
TEST RECORDS
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DATE & TIME
Set correct Date and Time.
Select “Update” to conrm.
SETTINGS
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AUTO OFF
1 Minute 2 Minutes
5 Minutes 10 Minutes
AUTO OFF
Select time limit to turn off the device
automatically. Select to conrm.
KEYBOARD
Selecting this option enables the
keyboard allowing user data to be entered
and saved with each specic test.
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FIELD
Driver Name
Vehicle Number
Licence Number
Police Name
Badge Number
Department
Field
Field
Signature
Field
FIELD
Use the tick boxes on the left to enable
the data you wish to collect. Clicking a
label allows editing of eld label.
PRINT
If your unit was supplied with a printer,
use this section to set the number of
copies printed a and if you want all
readings to print automatically select b
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