Dräger Alcotest 6510 Instructions For Use Manual

Dräger Alcotest 6510 Instructions For Use Manual

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6510
Breath Alcohol Screening Device
Operator Instructions for Use

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  • Page 1 ® Alcotest 6510 Breath Alcohol Screening Device Operator Instructions for Use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..........2 Menu .
  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    For your safety Strictly follow the instructions for use Any use of the instrument requires full understanding and strict observation of these instructions. The instrument is only to be used for the purposes specified herein. Maintenance Maintenance must only be performed by experts. We recommend that a service contract be obtained with DrägerService and that all repairs be carried out by them.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    6510 is supplied with standard calibration by the manufacturer. If the calibration date exceeds the period of 3 months: recalibrate instrument or have it calibrated by DrägerService. The date of the last calibration can be found in the quick menu (page 17). Alcotest 6510...
  • Page 5: What's What

    What‘s what? Measuring instrument 1 Display 2 Menu button "UP" 3 "OK" button 4 Menu button "DOWN/MENU" 5 Socket 6 Lamp red/green Alcotest 6510 7 Mouthpiece receptacle...
  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Inserting the batteries Upon initial operation or if the battery symbol on the display indicates "empty". Gently press onto the lock of the battery compartment and remove cover. Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries! Close battery cover.
  • Page 7 Batteries to be used 2 each 1.5 V Type Alkaline (Mignon, LR6, AA) rechargeable battery 2*1.2 V NiMH Note: Charging batteries while in the instrument will cause damage to the instrument.
  • Page 8: Attaching The Brief Instructions For Use

    Attaching the brief instructions for use An area for the "brief instructions for use" sticker is provided on the back of the instrument. — The instrument is delivered with the brief instructions in English, German, French and Spanish language. — Remove sticker from the carrier foil. —...
  • Page 9: Symbols And Readings

    Symbols and readings The breath alcohol value is measured in µg/100 mL. The result is displayed as "ZERO", PASS", "ALERT" or "FAIL". For threshold limits see page 19. Symbols In these instructions for use several symbols are used corresponding to the messages indicated on the display: Battery symbol Indicates the battery charging status:...
  • Page 10: Fitting The Mouthpiece

    With the grooved markings facing up, press the mouthpiece into mouthpiece receptacle until audible sound confirms correct engaging. Remove packaging completely and commence breath test. Mouthpiece can be used with orientation to right or left side. Alcotest 6510...
  • Page 11: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Switch on Keep - button pressed for approx. 1 second until start window is displayed. Alcotest 6510 Switch off Keep - button pressed. The instrument switches off after 2 seconds. Alcotest 6510 shut-down in 2 sec.
  • Page 12: Performing The Measurement

    Performing the Measurement Conditions — A new mouthpiece is to be used for every person tested. — Do not apply too high alcohol concentrations on to sensor, e.g. by rinsing the mouth with high-strength alcohol shortly before the measurement. By doing so the sensor service life is reduced.
  • Page 13: Automatic Measurement / Traffic

    Preparation Preparation Insert new mouthpiece in the holder Insert new mouthpiece in the holder (page 10). (page 10). Alcotest 6510 Alcotest 6510 Switch instrument on (page 11). Switch instrument on (page 11). After 2 seconds: After 2 seconds: — the user info screen —...
  • Page 14 Performing the measurement Ask the test subject to blow evenly into the mouthpiece without interruption. A sufficient Blow flow is indicated by a continous tone and a green light. While the sample is taken the display shows: "Blow" When the sampling was successful the green light will cease and the continuous tone will stop.
  • Page 15: Error In Delivering The Breath Sample

    During the recovery period of the sensor (see “Technical data” on page 24) the display WAIT shows: "WAIT" Note: Switching the instrument off in the meantime does not reduce the waiting period! Removing the mouthpiece Push the mouthpiece out of the mouthpiece holder. Dispose of the mouthpiece in accordance with local regulations. Alcotest 6510...
  • Page 16: Menu

    Menu Activation Symbols on the display Switch instrument on. When "WAIT", "READY" or "R.AIR" appears Menu on the display the menu functions can then be called up. Return to next higher menu level For quick menu press button shortly. Menu item with sub-menu Open menu item —...
  • Page 17: Quick Menu

    Quick menu Last tests Back to measurement Last tests Display of the last test. Accuracy Back with - button. Last cal. date Set mode Set contrast Accuracy check Confirm proper measuring operation. Last cal. date Display of last calibration date. Back with - button.
  • Page 18: Accuracy Check

    Accuracy check The calibration parameters are not changed with this procedure! Enter the "Accuracy check" item by using the - button. The display shows the calibration Accuracy check Back to menu gas to be used. Check value: 35 µg/100 ml Enter "Next"...
  • Page 19: Measuring Limits

    Measuring limits Limit Set mode µg/100 mL µg/100 mL µg/100 mL µg/100 mL µg/100 mL ≤9 ≥36 <4 <31 <36 AIRLINE ZERO PASS FAIL FAIL FAIL TRAFFIC ZERO PASS PASS ALERT FAIL alcohol indication Factory settings TRAFFIC AIRLINE ZERO: <4 µg/100 mL ZERO: <4 µg/100 mL PASS: ≤9 µg/100 mL PASS: <31 µg/100 mL...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance intervals If necessary: Changing batteries, page 21. Every month: Check calibration. Storage ® The Alcotest 6510 consumes a small amount of current even when switched off. Therefore remove the batteries from the instrument during long periods without use. Note: In case of long storage periods Remove batteries from instrument, if the instrument is not used for more than 6 months to avoid damage to the instrument caused by leaking battery acid.
  • Page 21: Cleaning

    Cleaning Do not submerge in liquid – liquid must not enter the sockets! To clean: — wipe with a disposable tissue. do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or solvents. Changing batteries If the battery symbol on the display indicates "empty" , change the batteries. Gently press onto the lock of the battery compartment and remove cover.
  • Page 22: Disposal Of The Instrument

    Caution: Used batteries — Do not expose to fire, — Do not recharge, — Do not force open. Danger of an explosion! Only dispose of as special waste, in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. Information can be obtained from environmental agencies and from waste disposal companies.
  • Page 23: Fault, Cause, Remedy

    Fault, Cause, Remedy Fault Cause Remedy Instrument switches off automatically. batteries discharged. replace batteries, page 21. Instrument has been left ready for measure- ment for more than 4 minutes. Instrument leaves menu-mode automatically Instrument has an automatically switch off of Reselect menu item.
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Technical data Measuring principle Electrochemical sensor Measurement accuracy Reproducibility with an ethanol standard Measurement range up to 50 µg/100 mL 0.8 µg/100 mL or ≥ 50 µg/100 mL 1.7 % of measurement value Breath alcohol concentra- 0 to 250 µg/100mL the higher value is valid tion (Ethanol-Mass per breath volume at...
  • Page 25: Order List

    Order list Name and Description Part no. ® Alcotest 6510 83 17 930 Accessories Mouth-pieces hygienically tested 100 pieces 68 10 690 250 pieces 68 10 825 1000 pieces 68 10 830 Alkaline battery (1 piece) 13 35 804 Rechargable battery NiMH (1 piece) 83 179 12 ®...
  • Page 26: Index

    Index Accessories ......... . 3 Hand strap .
  • Page 27 Readings ..........9 Removing the mouthpiece .
  • Page 28 Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA Revalstraße 1 D-23560 Lübeck Germany +49 451 8 82- 0 Tel. +49 451 8 82- 20 80 www.draeger-safety.de 90 23 814 - GA 4754.500 en © Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA 4th edition - May 2005 Subject to alteration...

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