Dräger Alcotest 6810 GB Operator's Instruction Manual

Brand: Dräger

Model: Alcotest 6810 GB

Category: Measuring, testing & control

Type: Operator's Instruction Manual

Dräger Alcotest 6810 GB is a breath alcohol screening device with data management capabilities. It can be used to quickly and accurately measure a person's alcohol intoxication. The device is easy to use, with a simple one-button operation. It also features a large display that is easy to read, even in low-light conditions.

The Alcotest 6810 GB is a versatile device that can be used in a variety of settings, including law enforcement, workplaces, and schools. It is also a great choice for personal use, as it can help you to monitor your own alcohol consumption.

Here are some of the key features of the Alcotest 6810 GB:

Breath Alcohol Screening Device

with Datamanagement

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6810 GB

Operator Instructions for Use

Contents

For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What‘s what? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Measuring instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fixing the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Symbols and readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fitting the mouthpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Switch on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Switch off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Automatic switch off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Performing the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Requirements of the person to be tested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Further measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing the mouthpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Symbols on the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Quick menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Set mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Measuring limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Disposal of the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Waste electrical and electronic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fault, Cause, Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Order list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

For your safety

Strictly follow the instructions for use

Any use of the instrument requires full understanding and strict observation of these instruc-

tions.

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 Dräger Safety and that all repairs be

carried out by them.

Only authentic spare parts may be used for maintenance.

Observe chapter "Maintenance intervals".

Accessories

Only the accessories speciﬁed in the order list may be used.

Liability for proper function or damage

The liability for the proper function of the instrument is irrevocably transferred to the owner or

operator to the extent that the instrument is improperly serviced or repaired by personnel not

employed or authorized by Dräger Safety or if the instrument is used in a manner not conform

ing to its intended use.

Dräger cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non-compliance with the recom-

mendations given above.

The warranty and liability provisions of the terms of sale and delivery of Dräger are likewise not

modiﬁed by the recommendations given above.

Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA

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® Alcotest is a registered trademark of Dräger.

Intended use

For quick measurement of a person’s alcohol intoxication through measurement of the breath

alcohol concentration. For mobile use with batteries.

Preparation

Alcotest

6810 GB is supplied with standard calibration by the manufacturer.

The date of the last calibration can be found in the quick menu (page 18).

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What‘s what?

Measuring instrument

1 Display

2 Menu button "UP"

3 "OK" button

4 Menu button "DOWN/MENU"

5 Communication port

6 Indicating LED

7 Mouthpiece receptacle

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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.

Batteries to be used

2 each 1.5 V Type Alkaline (Mignon, LR6, AA)

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Fixing the hand strap

● Insert the smaller loop into the hole in the housing.

● Thread the longer loop through the eyelet and pull through.

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 20.

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:

Full battery

Battery capacity 2/3

Battery capacity 1/3

Empty battery

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Buttons

Fitting the mouthpiece

● Open packaging. To ensure the mouthpiece stay hygienic, keep the portion to come in

contact with mouth covered by packaging until mouthpiece is correctly fitted to the

instrument.

● With the grooved markings facing up, press the mouthpiece into mouthpiece receptacle

until you hear it click into place.

Note:

The symbols under the battery ﬂap mean: Attention! Please con-

sult the user instructions!

Before changing batteries, please read the instructions.

"OK"-button

Conﬁrms entries or selected functions.

Button to switch instrument on and off.

"DOWN" and "UP"

Setting of values and selection of menu functions.

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● Remove packaging completely and commence breath test.

Mouthpiece can be used with orientation to right or left side.

Switching on and off

Switch on

● Keep - button pressed for approx. 1 second until start window is displayed.

Switch off

Unless the device is at "READY" you are unable to turn the device off.

● Keep - button pressed.

The instrument switches off after 2 seconds.

Automatic switch off

The instrument switches automatically off 4 minutes after the last use.

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shut-down in 2 sec.

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When the batteries are discharged the instrument switches automatically off.

Performing the Measurement

Conditions

— A new mouthpiece has to be used for every person tested.

— Do not apply too high alcohol concentrations onto sensor, e.g. by rinsing the mouth with

high-strength alcohol shortly before the measurement. By doing so the sensor service life

is reduced.

— Keep sufficient distance to the antennas of mobile phones and transmitting stations.

Requirements of the person to be tested

— Maintain a waiting period of at least 20 minutes after drinking alcohol!

Residual alcohol in the mouth can distort the measurement. Aromatic drinks (e.g. fruit

juice), mouth sprays containing alcohol, medicines can interfere with measurements.

Rinsing the mouth with water or non-alcoholic drinks does not reduce this waiting period!

— Before sampling the person to be tested must breathe normally. Quick inhaling and

exhaling through the mouth must be avoided.

— The person to be tested must provide the required minimum air volume of 1.2 L (factory

setting). The exhaling breath flow must be constant for at least 2 seconds.

Preparation

● Insert new mouthpiece in the holder (page 8).

● Switch instrument on (page 9).

Followed by the user deﬁned screen.

If the date for next service is expired:

● Unit has to be accuracy checked (see “Fault, Cause, Remedy” on page 24).

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Calibration in: XX days

Acc. Check in: XX days

Temperature: 22

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After 2 seconds:

the info screen or "WAIT" is indicated on the display.

● The info screen can also be viewed by pressing the - button.

Close with the - button.

— The instrument starts in the "ROAD" mode.

● To select other transport modes press the - button while

"ROAD" is displayed (see page 18).

The following inputs are required to perform the test:

— Reason code

● to select the reason code press the - button or

the - button.

● to confirm the reason code press twice the - button.

— Subject age

● to select the subject age press twice the - button and

the - button.

● to confirm the subject age press twice the - button.

— Subject gender

● to select the subject gender press the - button or

the - button.

● to confirm the subject gender press twice the - button.

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ROAD

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WAIT

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Test Reason

RTC

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Test Reason

RTC

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Subject Age

0 0

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Subject Age

0 0

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Subject Gender

Female

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Subject Gender

Male

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Subject Gender

Unknown

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Subject Gender

Male

The following limits are activated for the different modes:

AIR: ROAD:

ZERO: < 4μg/100 ml ZERO: < 4μg/100 ml

PASS: ≤ 9μg/100 ml PASS: < 31μg/100 ml

FAIL: > 9μg/100ml ALERT: ≤ 35μg/100ml

FAIL: ≥ 36μg/100 ml

MARINE: RAIL:

ZERO: < 4μg/100 ml ZERO: < 4μg/100 ml

PASS: < 31μg/100 ml PASS: < 31μg/100 ml

ALERT: ≤ 35μg/100ml ALERT: ≤ 35μg/100ml

FAIL: ≥ 36μg/100 ml FAIL: ≥ 36μg/100 ml

Set mode see page 18.

As soon as the information is entered "READY", "R.AIR", "R.MARINE"

or "R.RAIL",is displayed and a short audible signal is given. At the

same time the current test number is indicated. The green light ﬂas

hes. The instrument is ready for measurement.

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READY

Test No. XXXXX

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R.AIR

Test No. XXXXX

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R.MARINE

Test No. XXXXX

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R.RAIL

Test No. XXXXX

Performing the measurement

● Ask the test subject to blow evenly into the mouthpiece without interruption. A sufficient

flow is indicated by a continuous tone and a green light.

While the sample is taken the display shows: "Blow"

When the sampling was successful the green light is going to cease and the continuous tone

is going to stop.

The display shows:

"WAIT Analyzing"

Test result

After 5 to 25 seconds (depending on the instrument temperature and the measured concen-

tration) the measured value is shown on the display.

ZERO / PASS

ALERT (in ROAD mode only)

FAIL

It is also possible to show the value in a decimal presentation, if required by respective autho-

rities. Once the result is shown, this part of the test data is already stored.

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Blow

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Analyzing

WAIT

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ZERO

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PASS

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ALERT

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FAIL

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μg/100 ml

Error in delivering the breath sample

If the sampling volume is too low the display shows:

"Insufﬁcient Volume"

The horn sounds brieﬂy and a red light ﬂashes.

If the subject is unable or unwilling to provide a sample press the

-button to complete the test with "REFUSAL" as result and conﬁrm

by selection with YES". "NO" cancel the "REFUSAL".

To repeat press the - button. The instrument is ready for measure-

ment after 4 seconds.

After the test the following inputs are possible

— Subject Ethnic, e.g. Asian Indian

● press the - button

● to select the subject ethnic press the - button or

the - button.

● to confirm the subject ethnic press twice the - button.

— Officers Identity

● press the - button

Up to 6 digits, digit 1 and 2 alphanumeric, digit 3 to 6 only numeric.

● To enter a 5 digit code use "Blank" for digit one.

● enter the code by pressing the - button or

the - button.

● to confirm the code press twice the - button.

— Location of Test

● press the - button

● enter the code by pressing the - button or

the - button.

● to confirm the code press twice the - button.

● select "Next Test" or "Switch off".

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Volume

Insufficient

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REFUSAL ?

YES

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Subject Ethnic

Skip

Enter

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Subject Ethnic

Skip

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Officers Identity

Skip

Enter

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Officers Identity

A 0 0 0 0

Skip

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Location of Test

Skip

Enter

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Location of Test

0 0 0 0 0

Skip

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Data saved

Switch off

Next Test

Further measurement

● If you select "Next Test" and press the - button a new

measurement is going to be prepared.

During the recovery period of the sensor (see “Technical data” on

page 26) the display shows: "WAIT"

Removing the mouthpiece

● Push the mouthpiece out of the mouthpiece holder.

● Dispose of the mouthpiece in accordance with local regulations.

Note:

Switching the instrument off in the meantime does not reduce

the waiting period!

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Activation

● Switch instrument on. While "WAIT", "ROAD", "READY" or "R.AIR" appears on the display

the menu functions can then be called up.

● For quick menu press button shortly.

— After leaving menu the data input routine starts again, incomplete tests are not stored.

— The main menu is accessible to instrument supervisors only.

Operation

— Select functions using and buttons.

— The selected function is highlighted.

— Activate the selected function by pressing - button.

— Selecting " back to measurement" and pressing the

- button brings the instrument into the measuring mode.

If no button is pressed within 120 seconds. The instrument automatically returns to the meas-

uring mode.

Symbols on the display

Return to next higher menu level

Menu item with sub-menu

Open menu item

Selected function

Further items below the visible items

Further items above the visible items

Function

Activated item

Actual screen (1) of all screens (6)

Quick menu

Last tests

Display of the last test.

Back with - button.

Last cal. date

Display of last calibration date.

Back with - button.

Set mode

Display for selection of the two different modes:

— ROAD, "ZERO" / "PASS" / "ALERT" / "FAIL".

— AIR, "ZERO" / "PASS" / "FAIL".

— MARINE, "ZERO" / "PASS" / "ALERT" / "FAIL".

— RAIL, "ZERO" / "PASS" / "ALERT" / "FAIL".

Set contrast

Change by pressing and . Back with - button.

Accuracy check

Conﬁrm proper measuring operation.

Accuracy check

To perform an accuracy check before the expiry date has been reached, a download and

clearing of the memory must be performed. An "Accuracy Check Error" will be displayed if a

download and clearing has not been completed prior to the accuracy check being attempted.

If the "Expired time" screen appears then before an accuracy check can be performed. The

instruments memory must always be downloaded and cleared using Dräger AlcoView

Software before performing an accuracy check.

Enter the "Accuracy check" item by using the - button. The display shows the calibration

gas to be used.

Enter "Next" item by using the - button.

The calibration parameters are not changed with this procedure!

Last tests

Back to measurement

Set contrast

Set mode

Accuracy check

Last cal. date

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Service required

Accuracy check

Temperature: 22

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Check value:

Accuracy check

35 μg/100 ml

Back to menu

Gas Type:

Dry gas

When "Supply gas" is shown supply respective gas.

A minimum ﬂow rate of 3 L/min obtain "Gas ﬂow ok" on display.

The instrument automatically performs the check.

The result is displayed together with the check value.

Set mode

Enter "Set mode" item by using the - button.

Change by pressing or and choose with - button.

XXXX: according to local settings

Back by enter the "Back to menu" item by using the - button.

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Check value : 47.6

Result : 47.0

Unit : μg/100mL

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GB Road

Set mode

GB Air

GB Marine

GB Rail

Back to menu

Measuring limits

Factory settings

Error

In case of internal error, the following error message is displayed.

If the failure still occurs after the instrument is switched on and off several times. Contact

Dräger Safety.

Limit

Displaymode

Set mode μg/100 mL

μg/100 mL

≤9

μg/100 mL

<31

μg/100 mL

<36

μg/100 mL

≥36

AIR ZERO PASS FAIL FAIL FAIL

ROAD ZERO PASS PASS ALERT FAIL

MARINE ZERO PASS PASS ALERT FAIL

RAIL ZERO PASS PASS ALERT FAIL

alcohol indication

ROAD AIR MARINE RAIL

ZERO: <4 μg/100 mL ZERO: <4 μg/100 mL ZERO: <4 μg/100 mL ZERO: <4 μg/100 mL

PASS: <31 μg/100 mL PASS: ≤9 μg/100 mL PASS: <31 μg/100 mL PASS: <31 μg/100 mL

ALERT: ≤35 μg/100 mL FAIL: >9 μg/100 mL ALERT: ≤35 μg/100 mL ALERT: ≤35 μg/100 mL

FAIL: ≥36 μg/100 mL FAIL: ≥36 μg/100 mL FAIL: ≥36 μg/100 mL

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Dräger Alcotest 6810 GB Operator's Instruction Manual

Brand: Dräger

Model: Alcotest 6810 GB

Category: Measuring, testing & control

Type: Operator's Instruction Manual

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