Accuracy Checks and Calibrations for the Jupiter Mercury and Mark V alcohol breath machines

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Accuracy Checks and Calibrations

MARK V MERCURY JUPITER

Accuracy testing should be performed at least once per month to ensure the BAC readings are reliable. If the result of the accuracy test is not within the acceptable range, the unit must be re-calibrated by PAS Systems International, or by persons who have been properly trained for alcohol detector calibration.

Due to the sensitive nature of BAC testing, it is extremely important to keep detailed records of both accuracy tests and calibrations for each unit.

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PAS Systems recommends 0.080% dry gas concentration for accuracy checking

The External Calibration Check/Accuracy Check Tolerance for all Alcovisor Evidential Breath Testers is +/- 0.005%. For example, if you have a dry gas standard of 0.080% at sea level, the expected value range is 0.075%-0.085%

When using dry gas for accuracy checking, the alcohol concentration printed on the label of the gas cylinder must be corrected to account for altitude when conducting tests above 500 feet above sea level. For example, if you have a dry gas standard of 0.080% and you are using it at 500 feet, the corrected value would be 0.078.

WHAT IS CALIBRATION AND CAL CHECK (ACCURACY CHECK)?
CALIBRATION IS CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE ACCURACY OF A UNIT BY COMPARING ITS RESULTS WITH A KNOWN VALUE. FOR EXAMPLE, A KNOWN 0.080 % BAC GAS CONCENTRATION IS BLOWN INTO A BREATHALYZER, AND THE UNIT IS ADJUSTED TO MAKE SURE IT CORRECTLY READS 0.080 % BAC. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CALIBRATE BREATH ALCOHOL TESTERS PERIODICALLY TO MAINTAIN ACCURACY AND CAL CHECK MONTHLY OR ALSO WORDED ACCURACY CHECK. normally A CALIBRATION IS DONE ONCE A YEAR BUT IT MAY NEED DONE MORE OFTEN OR AS NEEDED.

NOTE: A calibration is done once a year or as needed. the Accuracy check / Cal check is done once a month and after a yearly calibration and after a confirmed positive alcohol test at 0.020 or greater.

never do an accuracy check / cal check after a screening test, only after the 2nd test (confirmation test at 0.020 or greater) and if the results are 0.19 or less you do not need to do a accuracy check / cal check after the confirmation alcohol test.

High Altitude Correction Chart

Elevation from Seal Level	Correction Factor	Corrected Value for 0.080% Dry Gas
0 up to 499 ft	none	0.080
500 up to 999	0.981	0.078
1000 up to 1499	0.962	0.077
1500	0.943	0.075
2000	0.925	0.074
2500	0.907	0.073
3000	0.889	0.071
3500	0.872	0.070
4000	0.854	0.068
4500	0.837	0.067
5000	0.820	0.066
5500	0.804	0.064
6000	0.787	0.063
6500	0.771	0.062

MARK V Accuracy Check and Calibration

Accuracy Check for the Mark V

1.) Insert a new mouthpiece.

2.) Turn on the MARK V. The unit will automatically perform an air blank. Ensure that the Air Blank is 0.000. The unit will automatically advance to the test screen and “Please Blow” will be displayed.

3.) Purge the dry gas tank by pressing down on the regulator for a few seconds.

4.) Connect the MARK V to the regulator/valve of the gas cylinder

5.) Press the gas regulator button, allowing gas to flow into the mouthpiece for 8-10 seconds. While still pressing on the gas, press the right (green) button to acquire a sample. The gas MUST be flowing into the mouthpiece while the sample is taken. Once you hear the pump click, indicating the sample has been taken, you can release your finger from the gas and remove the device from the regulator.

6.) After a few seconds, the measured value will be displayed. If the measured value is within +/- 0.005 BrAC or your gas standard, the unit is working accurately.

7.) Record your results in your Accuracy Check/Calibration Check Log

Calibration for the Mark V - Calibration: a. When the screen displays “Calibration Needed”, send the device in for calibration or, if qualified, proceed to the Calibration Section in the Advanced Settings Manual. . A password is needed for calibration. 119119

1.) Select the Settings Icon and select “Cal.”. Calibration can also be accessed under Advanced Settings.

2.) Enter the password.

3.) Enter the concentration of the calibration solution/cylinder. Accuracy should be to one decimal place.

The preset unit is mg/100mL. For example, enter 80.0 for 0.080% or enter 100.0 for a 0.100% solution, enter 40.0 for 0.040%

4.) Select (the lower right arrow) to confirm.

5.) The next screen to appear is the calibration screen. The first line shown is the concentration of the calibration solution/cylinder. The second line is the temperature (22 to 28 C). The third line is the calibrated value (to be tested).

6.) Place a new mouthpiece in the MARK V and Connect the MARK V to the dry gas cylinder. Use calibration adaptors between the mouthpiece and the cylinder for an airtight fit, if necessary. Highlight “Cal” on the screen using the left (red) button. Allow cylinder to run for approximately 5 sec or up to 8-10 sec (dry-gas cylinder) and press the right (green) button to select “cal” to acquire a sample. Remove from simulator. The screen will briefly flash and the calibrated value in the third line will be changed (this value is a mixture of letters and numbers).

7.) Select the arrow to the right bottom corner to finish calibration.

8.) Verify the calibration results by performing an accuracy check test

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Alcovisor Mercury Accuracy Check and Calibration

Ending in Serial Numbers 10400666 or higher GO HERE

Accuracy Check for the Mercury Ending in Serial Numbers prior to 10400666

1.) Turn on the Mercury. Select the Standard Test icon and wait for the instrument to perform an Air Blank Test. Ensure that the Air Blank is 0.000. The unit will automatically advance to the test screen and “Please Blow” will be displayed.

2.) Purge the dry gas tank by pressing down on the regulator for a few seconds.

3.) Place a new mouthpiece on the Mercury and Connect the Mercury to the regulator/valve of the gas cylinder. Note: Firmly press down on the mouthpiece to make sure the mouthpiece is securely attached to the Mercury.

4.) Press the gas regulator button, allowing gas to flow into the mouthpiece for 8-10 seconds. While still pressing on the gas, press the ‘Manual’ button on the screen to acquire a sample. The gas MUST be flowing into the mouthpiece while the sample is taken. Once you hear the pump click, indicating the sample has been taken, you can release your finger from the gas and remove the device from the regulator.

5.) After a few seconds, the measured value will be displayed. IF the measured value is within +/- 0.005 BrAC or your gas standard, the unit is working accurately.

6.) Record your results in your Accuracy Check/Calibration Check Log

https://youtu.be/itjq5bz7q98 you tube video

Calibration for the Mercury

1.) Select the Settings Icon and select “Cal.”

2.) Enter the Password. this password is in your user manual

3.) Select “Calibration”.

4.) Enter the concentration of the calibration solution. Accuracy should be to one decimal place. The preset unit is mg/100mL.

For example, enter 80.0 for 80mg/100mL or enter 100.0 for a 0.100% and enter 40.0 for 0.040%.

NOTE: Remember to use the High-Altitude Correction Chart (found in the Operating Manual) when calibrating the device using dry gas at locations above 500 feet in elevation.

5.) Select arrow to the lower right corner to confirm.

6.) The next screen to appear is the calibration screen. The first line shown is the concentration of the calibration solution. The second line is the temperature (22 to 28). The third line is the calibrated value (to be tested).

7.) Connect the Mercury to an approved dry gas tank, Use calibration adaptor tubes between the simulator (or cylinder) and mouthpiece to ensure an airtight fit. Allow cylinder to run for approximately (8 seconds for Dry Gas) and select the “Cal” button on the screen to acquire a sample. Remove from cylinder. The screen will briefly flash “Wait” and the calibrated value in the third line will be changed (this value is a mixture of letters and numbers).

8.) Select arrow to the lower right corner to finish calibration.

9.) Verify the calibration by performing an accuracy check test. If an accuracy check is performed through Advanced Settings, the results will not be saved, but the date the check was performed will be recorded.

Alcovisor Mercury Accuracy Check and Calibration

Ending in Serial Numbers 10400666 or higher

Alcovisor MERCURY - DOT Evidential Breath Tester with Bluetooth Wireless Printer

Monthly Accuracy Check/ Cal Check

The newer Mercury's - check here first before doing a cal check

Go to the settings then cal icon, the pass word is 119119 if you have a choice on this screen to do

the accuracy check you will do it from here. if this screen is taking you directly to do a calibration by asking the ml / mg then you have an older unit.

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Turn on the Mercury

Select the Standard Test icon and wait for the instrument to perform an Air Blank Test. Ensure that the Air Blank is 0.000.

The unit will automatically advance to the test screen and “Please Blow” will be displayed.

1.) Place a new mouthpiece on the Mercury and Connect the Mercury to the cylinder.

Note: Firmly press down on the mouthpiece to make sure the mouthpiece is securely attached to the Mercury.

2.) Press the gas regulator button, allowing gas to flow into the mouthpiece for 8-10 seconds. While still pressing on the gas, press the Manual button to acquire a sample. The gas MUST be flowing into the mouthpiece while the sample is taken. Once you hear the pump click, indicating the sample has been taken, you can release your finger from the gas and remove the device from the regulator.

3.) After a few seconds, the measured value will be displayed. If the measured value is within +/- 0.005 BrAC or your gas standard, the unit is working accurately.

4.) Record your results in your Accuracy Check/Calibration Check Log.

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If performing an Accuracy Check immediately following calibration -

Select ‘Accuracy Check’ from the post Calibration screen.

NOTE: A calibration is done once a year or as needed. the Accuracy check / Cal check is done once a month and after a yearly calibration and after a confirmed positive alcohol test at 0.020% or greater.

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Alcovisor Jupiter Accuracy Check and Calibration

For devices with 9 Home Screen Icons

For devices with 4 Home Screen Icons GO HERE

1.) Turn on the Jupiter

Select the Standard Test icon and wait for the instrument to perform an Air Blank Test. Ensure that the Air Blank is 0.000. The unit will automatically advance to the test screen and “Please Blow” will be displayed.

Standard Test icon

2.) Purge the dry gas tank by pressing down on the regulator for a few seconds.

3.) Place a new mouthpiece on the Jupiter and Connect the Jupiter to the regulator/valve of the gas cylinder.

4.) Press the gas regulator button, allowing gas to flow into the mouthpiece for 8-10 seconds. While still pressing on the gas, press the Manual button to acquire a sample. The gas MUST be flowing into the mouthpiece while the sample is taken. Once you hear the pump click, indicating the sample has been taken, you can release your finger from the gas and remove the device from the regulator.

5.) After a few seconds the measured value will be displayed. If the measured value is within +/- 0.005 BrAC or your gas standard, the unit is working accurately.

6.) Record your results in your Accuracy Check/Calibration Check Log.

Calibration for the Jupiter Alcovisor Jupiter Calibration for devices

with 9 Home Screen Icons

1.) Select the Settings Icon and select “Cal.”

2.) Enter the Password. this password is in your user manual 119119

3.) Select “Calibration”

4.) Enter the concentration of the calibration solution. Accuracy should be to one decimal place. The preset unit is mg/100mL.

For example, enter 80.0 for 80mg/100mL or enter 100.0 for a 0.100% and enter 40.0 for 0.040%.

NOTE: Remember to use the High-Altitude Correction Chart (found in the Operating Manual) when calibrating the device using dry gas at locations above 500 feet in elevation.

5.) Select arrow to the lower right corner to confirm.

7.) Connect the Jupiter to an approved dry gas standard tank. Use calibration adaptor tubes between the simulator (or cylinder) and mouthpiece to ensure an airtight fit. Allow cylinder to run for approximately (6 seconds for Dry Gas) and select the “Cal” button on the screen to acquire a sample. Remove from cylinder. The screen will briefly flash “Wait” and the calibrated value in the third line will be changed (this value is a mixture of letters and numbers).

8.) Select arrow to the lower right corner to finish calibration.

All of our Jupiter EBT's since 2019 have been manufactured with the

new software to reflect the new screen shown

Alcovisor Jupiter Accuracy Check and Calibration

for devices with 4 Home Screen Icons

Performing an Accuracy Check (Your monthly Accuracy Check):

Settings icon

Turn on the Jupiter

Select the Settings Icon and select ‘Cal.

Enter the password 119119

Select ‘Accuracy Check’

1.) Place a new mouthpiece on the Jupiter and Connect the Jupiter to the cylinder.

2.) Press the gas regulator button, allowing gas to flow into the mouthpiece for 8-10 seconds. While still pressing on the gas, press the Manual button to acquire a sample. The gas MUST be flowing into the mouthpiece while the sample is taken. Once you hear the pump click, indicating the sample has been taken, you can release your finger from the gas and remove the device from the regulator.

3.) After a few seconds, the measured value will be displayed. If the measured value is within +/- 0.005 BrAC or your gas standard, the unit is working accurately.

4.) Record your results in your Accuracy Check/Calibration Check Log

If performing an Accuracy Check immediately following calibration:

Select ‘Calibration Check’ from the post-calibration screen

if you do not see this screen, use the arrow to the lower right corner.

YouTube Channel to see how the Jupiter works

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