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Dräger Alcotest 3820 - User Manual

Dräger Alcotest 3820
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Dräger Alcotest 3820
WARNING
Strictly follow the Instructions for Use.
The user must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions.
Use the product only for the purposes specified in the Intended use
section of this document.
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Instructions for use
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Notice d’utilisation
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Instrucciones de uso
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Dräger Alcotest 3820 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeBreath Alcohol Tester
Measurement PrincipleElectrochemical oxidation of ethanol
Resolution0.01 mg/L
Operating Temperature-5 to +50 °C
Storage Temperature-20 to +60 °C
Sensor TypeElectrochemical Sensor
Measurement Range0.00 - 2.00 mg/L
Accuracy±0.1 mg/L
Response TimeLess than 10 seconds
DisplayLCD with backlight
Operating Humidity10% to 90% RH
InterfaceUSB
Calibration Interval6 months

Summary

Safety-related information

Conventions used in this document

Explains icons and formatting used throughout the manual to highlight important information.

Definitions of alert icons

Defines the meaning of alert icons like WARNING, which indicate potentially hazardous situations.

Description

Product overview

Details the physical components and their labels for the Dräger Alcotest 3820.

Intended Use

Specifies the purpose of the device for measuring alcohol concentration in human breath.

Use

Prerequisites

Covers essential conditions before using the device, including calibration and waiting periods.

Initial start-up

Guides the user through the first-time setup process, including language and date settings.

Carrying out a breath sample

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform a breath test with the device.

Switching off the Instrument

Explains how to manually and automatically turn off the Alcotest 3820.

Removing the mouthpiece

Describes the correct procedure for safely removing and disposing of a used mouthpiece.

Settings

Allows adjustment of device parameters such as language, units, date, time, contrast, and speaker volume.

Troubleshooting

Instrument Faults and Remedies

Details common instrument faults, their causes, and recommended remedies for troubleshooting.

Service and Error Messages

Addresses error messages related to service intervals, faults, and expired service, providing contact information.

Maintenance

Calibration

Explains the recommended calibration frequency and procedure, emphasizing professional service.

Cleaning

Provides guidelines on how to clean the device safely, avoiding liquids and specific cleaning agents.

Disposal

Instructs on the proper disposal of the product, advising against household waste.

Technical data

Measuring principle and range

Details the electrochemical sensor, measuring ranges for breath and blood alcohol, and units of measure.

Ambient conditions and sampling

Specifies the operating/storage environmental conditions and sampling parameters like volume and flow rate.

Measurement accuracy and calibration

Outlines the device's measurement accuracy, sensitivity drift, wait times, and calibration frequency.

Dimensions and weight

Lists the physical dimensions and weight of the Alcotest 3820 device.

Power supply and protection

Describes the power source, protection class, and CE markings for the instrument.

Electromagnetic compatibility

Addresses FCC compliance and provides guidance on managing potential radio frequency interference.

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