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VI. Observe the reference thermometer to verify the simulator has reached
the proper operating temperature. Blow a sample into the inlet port to
purge the initial headspace.
VII. The simulator is ready for use. A new mouthpiece should be
attached/inserted to instrument and then this assembly should be attached
to the outlet port on the front of the simulator.
VIII. The connection from the outlet port of the simulator and the
instrument should always be as short as possible. Long tubes will collect
condensation and can affect the stability of a provided sample.
IX. Then the simulator is not in use, connect the inlet tube to the outlet port to
seal the simulator to avoid loss of alcohol from the solution.
It is recommended that upon every use, the temperature of the simulator is
checked and is producing the appropriate alcohol concentration level after being
heated to 34 degree Celsius.
Dry Gas Standards Calibration
Required elements:
I. Pressurized approved dry gas tank/cylinder. (Tank contains a single-
phased mixture of nitrogen and ethanol at a known BAC quantity).
II. Small single staged approved regulator. (A regulator is a gauge that
regulates the flow of vapor from the tank to an instrument).
III. True-Cal device. (The True-Cal Device used in the vicinity of the dry gas
standard will display the true value of the standard at the time of the test.
The True-Cal Device is purchased based on the value of the dry gas
standard).
Both calibration standards have proven to be at the highest industry level of
accuracy and are established as the current industry standard, and both work in
the same way that its providing a sample of known concentration of alcohol
content. Upon completing the calibration procedures listed, a know sample will
be provided to our Breathalyzer unit to process and output a value. Our system
will then be tuned to provide the correct output based on the selected sample.
Calibration guidelines:
I. Remove the plastic cap from the tank.
II. Before attaching the regulator to the tank, verify there is an "0" ring on the
threads of the regulator.
III. Mount the regulator on the tank and hand tighten by turning the regulator
clockwise – until it is snug.
IV. Observe that the gauge on the regulator indicates at least 900 PSI