PNI AT188 Alcohol Tester User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- PNI
Table of Contents
PNI AT188 Alcohol Tester
Foreword
PNI AT188 is a portable alcohol tester with LCD screen, which emits a sound and light signal when the breath alcohol concentration exceeds the preset alarm point.
Warnings
- Do not hit or shake the device.
- The test result may be inaccurate if you use the device with discharged batteries.
- For the best accuracy, we recommend that you perform the test at least 15 minutes after consuming alcohol.
- After a long period of inactivity, the result of the first test may be inaccurate.
- We recommend one minute break between tests or blow fresh air into the tester before the next test.
- Do not blow cigarette smoke into the tester.
- To clean the device, use a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use solvents, detergents or corrosive substances to clean the device.
Technical Specifications
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Senzor type | Semiconductor |
| Range | 0~0.20BAC% |
(0~1.00mg/L; 0~2.00‰BAC; 0~2.00g/L)
Resolution| 0.01BAC%
Warm up time| around 20 seconds
Power supply| 2 x AA 1.5V battery
Accuracy| At 0.05BAC% accuracy ±0.02BAC%
Default alarm point| 0.05% BAC
Device Description
- Gas inlet
- LED indicator
- LCD screen
- Multifunction button
- Gas outlet
- Battery compartment
Display Description
- Test result
- Unit
- Battery level
| Display | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8.88 | Test result |
| “C“ | Testing in progress, keep blowing |
| “ “ | Testing in progress, the result is expected |
| Err | Sensor error |
| rP | Error while blowing |
| blo | Blow |
| bat | Discharged battery |
Operation Mode
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Insert 2 AA 1.5V alkaline batteries into the device
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Install a mouthpiece in the dedicated hole.
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Turn on the device by pressing the multifunction button for about 2 seconds.
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The device will beep, the LCD screen will light up, and the indicator light will turn blue.
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The device will start the countdown from 20 to 0 seconds, the time required to heat the sensor.
Note: do not start blowing until the countdown has ended. -
When the “blo” symbol appears on the screen, start blowing into the mouthpiece continuously and constantly.
Note: while blowing, if the air flow is intermittent, the “rP” error will appear on the screen. -
The “C” symbol will appear on the screen.
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Keep blowing until the device emits 3 short sounds.
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After a few seconds, the result will be displayed on the screen.
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If the test result is below the alarm limit, the indicator light will turn green.
If the test result is above the alarm limit, the indicator light will turn red and the device will beep.
Notes:
You can change the unit of measure by briefly pressing the multifunction
button.
To save the test result, long press the same button.
If the device is not used for a while, it will turn off automatically.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The LCD screen does not display anything | The batteries were not installed | |
| correctly or the batteries are discharged | Check how the batteries are |
installed or replace the batteries
Circuit error| Contact your dealer
After blowing, the result does not appear on the screen| You blew too early|
Wait until the countdown reaches 0
Circuit error| Contact your dealer
The “Err” symbol appears on the screen| Sensor error| Contact your dealer
EU Simplified Declaration of Conformity
SC ONLINESHOP SRL declares that Alcohol tester PNI AT188 complies with EMC
2014/30/EU and ROHS 2011/65/EU Directives. The full text of the EU declaration
of conformity is available at the following Internet address:
https://www.mypni.eu/products/7488/download/certifications
References
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