AlcoLimit® VIVID ® User Manual AlcoLimit Breathalysers Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 1106, MANLY, NSW, 1655 Ph: 1300 667 661 or (02) 9939 3077 www.alcolimit.com.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you do not follow the instructions for use your test results may be inaccurate and your warranty may become void. For most accurate results, it’s important to wait at least 20 minutes after smoking, eating or drinking before testing. This is a universal principle for all breathalysers, not just yours. The reason being is that if you have recently consumed alcohol, the residual alcohol in your mouth is very high and can cause a false reading.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Usage Personal Sensor Type Electrochemical Fuel Cell Accuracy Conforms to Australian Standard AS3547 Range %BAC 0.000 - 0.200 Display 3 decimal places with illumination Warm-up time < 35 seconds Breath Sampling Time Housing 6 seconds (approx.) a minimum flow must be received to get a reading Shock Resistant Plastic Weight 66 grams (with batteries) Power Source 2 x 1.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® USAGE First, place 2xAAA alkaline batteries (supplied) into your ALCOLIMIT VIVID. Slide the battery compartment cover downwards to remove. Ensure the batteries are inserted in the correct direction. 1. To turn your ALCOLIMIT VIVID on, depress the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds until the screen turns on. 2. The unit will commence a warm-up process. Purge cycles and circuit tests are taking place during this time. This process generally takes 30 seconds but can last 2 minutes.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® RETESTING To retest, if your AlcoLimit VIVID has turned itself off, depress the ON/OFF button, and wait for it to warm up again. When high alcohol readings are received, retesting should be spaced 3 minutes apart to allow all alcohol vapour to be eliminated from the sensor. FAST MODE This mode simply detects the presence or absence of alcohol. Turn the unit on, blow gently through the mouthpiece and depress the ON/OFF button while blowing.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Display Explanation There is not enough voltage in the batteries. Replace with 2 x AAA alkaline batteries. The sensor has not detected a long enough or strong enough breath. Press the ON/OFF switch again and retest. Ensure a strong consistent breath is provided until the click sounds. Calibration is due. See ‘Recalibration’ page for details. No breath was detected within 20 seconds of the breathalyser becoming ready for testing. You must restart the breathalyser.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® WARNINGS (Please read carefully) • • • • • • • • • • • • Closed rooms with poor ventilation, pollution, smoke or air conditioning may delay the time for resetting between tests. Avoid testing in the presence of any substances that contain methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or acetone. These substances may interfere with the results of the test.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® RECALIBRATION The calibration period of ALCOLIMIT VIVID is 6 months or 1000 uses, whichever comes first. A specially calibrated alcohol simulator is used to recalibrate the ALCOLIMIT VIVID and the electronics need to be reset during recalibration, do not attempt to service it yourself. If you receive erratic or high readings your breathalyser may need recalibration.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® You may pay with credit card online via PAYPAL on our ‘SERVICING’ page at: www.alcolimit.com.au/servicing Or you may call us on 1300 667 661 to pay with credit card. Payment can be made via money order made out to: ‘AlcoLimit Breathalysers Pty. Ltd.’ Your unit will usually be returned to you within a week. If you have any questions regarding recalibration, please call us on 1300 667 661 or +612 9939 3077 For NZ Customers we recommend payment via Credit Card due to exchange rate changes.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® DISCLAIMER AlcoLimit VIVID is recommended as a screening device only. The reading you receive is not legally binding in a court of law, ALCOLIMIT VIVID is to be used only as a guide. The only true indication of your %BAC is a blood test. Probationary drivers and machinery operators should check with their state authority or employer as to whether a 0.02%BAC or zero tolerance applies to them. We do not recommend driving or operating machinery with any amount of alcohol in your system.
AlcoLimit® VIVID® RECALIBRATION SERVICE RECORD Date of Recalibration Service Details Technician For service records to be updated, please send your instructions with your breathalyser each time it is recalibrated. Alternatively, you may request a Calibration Certificate at a cost of $22 (recommended for workplaces).
