Alco-Sensor FST® - Handheld Instruments

Approvals

NHTSA (U.S. DOT)
CSFS (Canada)
Home Office (United Kingdom)

Datasheets

Product Datasheet

Intended Users

Standard Equipment

- Alco-Sensor FST

- 25 Mouthpieces

- 1 Drink Sniffer (Reusable)

- 2 Passive Sample Cups (Reusable)

- Rubberized Grip & Display Bezel

- Wrist Strap

- Online Operator's Manual

- Online Training

- Carrying Case

- 1 Year Parts and Labor Warranty

Alco-Sensor FST®

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Introduction:

The Alco-Sensor FST (ASFST) provides precise, accurate, repeatable results on direct breath sample testing.

The instrument is also designed to offer a simple passive testing procedure for quick screening of a large number of subjects and the capability of measuring the headspace over a solution to identify alcohol in a suspected open container.

While the Alco-Sensor FST is designed to withstand field use in a policing environment, it is also designed to offer intuitive, simple operating procedures and have sample collection requirements that minimize risk to the operator.

Unique Features:

The Alco-Sensor FST was designed with operator safety in mind. Unlike other instruments available in the market, the symmetric design and rear facing display of the ASFST allows an operator to remain in control of the subject, view the instrument display, monitor the surrounding environment and divert the subject’s breath so that they are not directly in the breath stream during the sample collection process.

The Alco-Sensor FST also offers advantages in low light operations such as a backlit LCD display, an illuminated mouthpiece guide, a “lever and snap” mouthpiece insertion and optional multi-color backlit display messaging to warn of important test conditions.

Online training option

Approvals	NHTSA	Listed on the Conforming Products List for Evidential Breath Measurement Devices.

Analytical System	Electrochemical Sensor (Fuel Cell)	Select sensor, manufactured to Intoximeters exacting specifications for accuracy, repeatability and long life.

Measurement Range	0.000 to 0.440 g/210L	The off the shelf instrument is designed to offer a range of results that our customers commonly encounter when performing breath alcohol testing. Custom ranges, and results reported in most units of measure are available upon request.

Accuracy and Precision	Highly accurate and precise evidential grade results	Intoximeters fuel cell based instruments set the industry standard for accuracy and precision. These precise and linear devices offer consistent output that results in evidentiary grade analysis.

Sensor Selectivity	Highly specific for alcohol	Fuel Cell sensors are sought after for their specificity to alcohol.

Sampling Method	Flow, Volume, Breath Drop	Instruments running the standard software require a consistent flow, a minimum volume and then a drop in flow before sampling a deep lung breath. Alternate sample capture algorithms are available in customized programs.

Testing Environment	Instrument Temperature	The temperature of the instrument must be at, or between, 0 and 40 degrees C.
	Ambient Temperature	As long as the instrument is at temperature, the instrument can be used at, or between, ambient temperatures of -20 to 70 degrees C.
	Humidity	10% to 100% relative humidity (The instrument is not designed to be used under water.)
	Ambient Pressure	600 mbar to 1400 mbar; 450 mmHg [0 °C] to 1050 in mmHg [0 °C]

Mouthpiece	Direct Testing	Single chamber with air flow diversion away from the operator. Mounts easily by "lever and snap" insertion in the lighted mouthpiece channel.
	Passive Testing	Passive cup permits automatic or manual collection of breath as subject blows towards the cup. Cup snaps onto the two ports in the mouthpiece channel.
	Drink Sniffer	Drink sniffer attachment facilitates testing of the headspace over an open container for the presence of alcohol. Sniffer snaps onto the two ports in the mouthpiece channel.

Visual Output	Display	Backlit graphic LCD with optional multi-color display messaging to warn of important test conditions.

Audio Output	Beeper	Audible tone to support displayed messaging system.

Data Storage	Number of Tests	Last test record

Power Options	Disposable Battery	2 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries
	Rechargeable Battery	2 x AA rechargeable batteries - Optional

Case Construction	ABS / Polycarbonate Rubber	Rubber grip and display bezel provided with each instrument

Size, Shape and Weight	Dimensions	4.75” x 2.75” x 1.75”
	Weight	7.5 oz (212 grams)

Measurement Types	Automatic Direct Breath	Auto sampling of subjects' deep lung breath samples.
	Manual Direct Breath	Manual sampling option for subjects who cannot meet the minimum flow and volume requirements of the instrument.
	Passive Testing	Manual or Automatic sampling capabilities for passive alcohol detection
	Headspace Sampling	Capabile of measuring the headspace over a liquid to determine if alcohol might be present in the solution

Security	Password	Capable of requiring passcode access to instrument operations

Options	Multi-Color Background	Optional multi-color display background to warn the user of important test conditions