Alcotest 4000 Breathalyzer and Alcohol Tester

Product Information

Specifications

• Breath-alcohol analyzer

• LED ring

• Button

• Grip zone on mouthpiece

• Mouthpiece

• Safety cap

• Mouthpiece receptacle

• Display

• USB connection (Important: Not for charging the device, for
  service only)

• Battery compartment cover

• Battery

• Loudspeaker (Important: No reset button)

Description

The product is a breath-alcohol analyzer designed to measure
alcohol concentration in human breath. It should not be used as
grounds for medical or therapeutic treatments.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety Information

Before using this product, carefully read the instructions for
use and those of the associated products. Strictly follow the
instructions for use. The user must fully understand and strictly
observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes
specified in the intended use section of this document. Do not
dispose of the instructions for use. Ensure that they are retained
and appropriately used by the product user. Comply with all local
and national rules and regulations associated with this product.
Failure to do so may impair the proper functioning of the
product.

2. Conventions Used in this Document

The following alert icons are used in this document to notify
the user of possible dangers:

• WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
  situation. If not avoided, it could result in death or serious
  injury.

• CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
  situation. If not avoided, it could result in physical injury. It
  may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

• NOTICE: Indicates a potentially hazardous
  situation. If not avoided, it could result in damage to the product
  or environment.

3. Product Overview

The product consists of the following components:

1. Breath-alcohol analyzer

2. LED ring

3. Button

4. Grip zone on mouthpiece

5. Mouthpiece

6. Safety cap

7. Mouthpiece receptacle

8. Display

9. USB connection (Important: Not for charging the device, for
   service only)

10. Battery compartment cover

11. Battery

12. Loudspeaker (Important: No reset button)

4. Product Usage

4.1 Prerequisites for Use

Before using the product, ensure the following:

• If the calibration date has been exceeded, a warning message
  may be displayed after the startup screen. Confirm the warning
  message with a short press on the button or wait a few seconds to
  continue.

• Observe a wait time of approximately 15 minutes after the last
  alcohol consumption.

• The wait time cannot be reduced by rinsing the mouth with water
  or non-alcoholic beverages.

• Residual mouth alcohol or aromatic beverages (e.g., fruit
  juice), alcoholic mouth sprays, medication and drops, as well as
  belching and vomiting may cause incorrect measuring values.

4.2 Before Sampling

Before sampling, ensure the following:

• The subject must breathe regularly and calmly before
  sampling.

• The subject must be able to provide the required minimum breath
  volume.

FAQ

Q: Can children under 3 years use this product?

A: No, the product is not intended for children under 3
years.

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Safety-related information

Before using this product, carefully read these instructions for use and those of the associated products.
Strictly follow the instructions for use. The user must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specified in the intended use section of this document.
Do not dispose of the instructions for use. Ensure that they are retained and appropriately used by the product user.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this product.
Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and service the product. Dräger recommend a Dräger service contract for all maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out by Dräger.
Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product. Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure. Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories. Otherwise, the
proper functioning of the product may be impaired.

These instructions for use can be downloaded in other languages in electronic form on the relevant product page (www.draeger.com/ifu) or a free printed copy can be obtained from Dräger or the distributor.
Only use battery chargers, power packs, batteries, or rechargeable batteries that Dräger has approved for this product.

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Conventions used in this document

2.1

Meaning of alert icons

The following alert icons are used in this document to notify the user of possible dangers. The meanings of the alert icons are defined as follows:

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, it could result in death
or serious injury.

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CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, it could result in
physical injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, it could result in damage to the product or environment.

2.2
Text

Typographical conventions
Text in bold refers to labeling on the instrument and screen text. This triangle indicates options for avoiding the hazard in warnings.

This symbol indicates information that may make the use of this product easier.

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Description

3.1

Product overview (see Page 2)

1 Breath-alcohol analyzer 2 LED ring 3 Button 4 Grip zone on mouthpiece 5 Mouthpiece 6 Safety cap 7 Mouthpiece receptacle 8 Display 9 USB connection (Important: Not for charging the device, for service only) 10 Battery compartment cover 11 Battery 12 Loudspeaker (Important: No reset button)

3.2

Intended use

The Dräger Alcotest® 40001) breath-alcohol analyzer is used to measure the

alcohol concentration in human breath. The measurement should not be used as

grounds for medical or therapeutic treatments.

1. Alcotest® is a registered trademark of Dräger.

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WARNING Small parts of the instrument may become detached and be swallowed.
The instrument is not intended for children under 3 years.

4.1

Prerequisites for use

The instrument is factory-calibrated when delivered. If the calibration date is longer ago than 12 months, the instrument should be calibrated, e.g., by DrägerService.

Optional: If the calibration date has been exceeded, a warning message is displayed after the startup screen. Confirm the warning message with a short press on the button or wait some seconds to continue.
Observe a wait time of approx. 15 minutes after last alcohol consumption. The wait time cannot be reduced by rinsing the mouth with water or with
non-alcoholic beverages. Residual mouth alcohol or aromatic beverages (e.g., fruit juice), alcoholic
mouth sprays, medication and drops, as well as belching and vomiting may cause incorrect measuring values.

4.1.1 Before sampling
The subject must breathe regularly and calmly before sampling. The subject must be able to provide the required minimum breath volume
for the sampling.

4.1.2 Preparation for use
1. Ensure that the batteries are charged and inserted. 2. Ensure that a clean mouthpiece is attached.

4.1.3 Switching the instrument on and off Switching the instrument on:

1. Hold down the button for about 1 second. 2. Wait until the instrument displays that it is ready to measure.

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Switching the instrument off: 1. Hold down the button for about 3 seconds.
A switch off count down will be shown as well. If the display is off, stop pressing the button. Otherwise the device will be switched on again.
The instrument will switch off automatically approx. 2 minutes after the last use.

Switching off the instrument does not reduce the waiting period until it is ready to take a measurement!

4.2

Initial start-up

4.2.1 Default wizard
A setup wizard starts when the instrument is switched on for the first time. This step is not required for pre-configured instruments.
The following settings are made using the setup wizard: Language Date format Date Time format Time Measuring unit
All settings can be changed later on via the menu.
Language A cursor pre-selects one language in the list. Press briefly on the button to change the position of the cursor in order to select your needed language. If the cursor selects the right language please hold the button for approx. 2 seconds to confirm.
Date A cursor pre-selects the day of the date. Press briefly on the button to change the day until the actual day is shown. Please hold the button for approx. 2 seconds to confirm the day. Please continue with the month and the year in the same way: short press to change and long press to confirm.

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Time format A cursor pre-selects a time format. Press briefly on the button to change the position of the cursor in order to select your needed time format. If the cursor selects the needed time format please hold the button for approx. 2 seconds to confirm.
Time A cursor pre-selects the hours of the time. Press briefly on the button to change the hour until the actual hour is shown. Please hold the button for approx. 2 seconds to confirm the hour. Please continue with the minutes in the same way: short press to change and long press to confirm.
Measurement unit A cursor pre-selects a measurement unit in the list. Press briefly on the button to change the position of the cursor in order to select your needed measurement unit. If the cursor selects the needed measurement unit, please hold the button for approx. 2 seconds to confirm.
After the setup wizard is finished, the display shows Welcome and continues with READY for tests. The Alcotest® 4000 is now adjusted to your settings and is ready for breath tests.
Of course these and further settings can be adjusted in the device menu (see Section 4.6 on Page 9).
NOTICE Loss of default settings If the battery replacement process takes longer than 5 minutes, the date and time must be reset. A measurement is only possible with the time set.

4.3

Carrying out a breath sample

A new mouthpiece must be inserted for each person who provides a breath test. For hygiene reasons, hold the mouthpiece only on the grip zones.

Do not allow any high alcohol concentrations on the sensor, e.g., by rinsing the mouth with a high proof alcohol shortly before the measurement, as this will shorten the service life of the sensor.

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Procedure 1. Remove the safety cap from the top of the device. 2. Insert a new mouthpiece (order no. 83 25 250) into the mouthpiece
receptacle (see Page 2). For hygiene reasons, hold the mouthpiece only on the grip zones. 3. If the device is switched off. keep the button pressed for approx. 1 second until the startup screen is displayed. 4. READY is displayed after approx. 4 seconds. The instrument is ready to measure. 5. Take a deep breath and blow evenly and without interruptions into the mouthpiece. Do not cover the outlet opening on the mouthpiece with your hand. You have to blow a volume of 1.2 liter and at least 1.6 seconds for a valid test. If blowing normally this will take 2-3 seconds. A continuous tone sounds simultaneously and stops when the test parameters are fulfilled and the device has taken the sample.
The test result is displayed after a few seconds (depending on the instrument temperature and the measured concentration).
In case of a negative alcohol test, 0.00 will be displayed. In case of a positive test, the measured alcohol level will be displayed.
Carry out another measurement To prepare a new measurement, press the button briefly.
After the sensor’s recovery time (see “Technical data” on Page 15), READY is displayed and the device is ready to use again.

4.4

Removing the mouthpiece

1. Pull the mouthpiece upwards out of the mouthpiece receptacle by holding it on the grip zones on the left and on the right side.
2. Dispose of the mouthpiece in accordance with local regulations.

4.5

Menu control

To enter the device menu, the device has to be switched on and it has to show
READY. Displaying the menu:

1. Briefly press the button. A menu symbol and the text Enter menu are displayed.
If the button is not pressed for 3 seconds, the instrument will return to
READY.

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2. Briefly press the button again (within 3 seconds). The menu is entered. If the button is not pressed a second time, the instrument will return to READY.
The menu is exited automatically after 30 seconds with the button not being pressed.
In the main menu all menu options are listed one below the other. To select a menu option, mark the respective menu option with the cursor by briefly pressing the button several times to toggle through the menu until the cursor is at the intended position. Afterwards hold the button for 2 seconds to enter the submenu.
Navigating in the menu: Tap the button.
When the last entry is reached, the next button press will go back up to the top.
Confirming the selected feature or input: Keep the button pressed.
Exiting the menu: In the sub-menu, select the Back menu item. In the main menu, select the Measuring menu item.
Changing values: 1. Tap the button until you reach the required setting. Hold the button down to confirm the setting.

4.6

Menu items

The following table provides an overview of the menu options and how to use them:

Menu option Description

Interaction instruction

Measuring

Option to leave the menu Hold the button for

and to go back to the READY

2 seconds to leave the

screen to perform a test.

menu.

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Menu option Bluetooth® (optional)

Description Menu option to switch Bluetooth® on or off.

Interaction instruction
Confirm Bluetooth® ON or OFF with the button.

The instrument is set up for connection to an app via Bluetooth®.

An active Bluetooth® connection is displayed by a corresponding symbol in the display.

Results
Infoscreen Next service

Bluetooth® must not be selected in aircraft.

Overview of the last 10 tests

performed on the device

(incl. result, date, time, test

ID). There is one test displayed per screen.

Serial no and part no of the device
Overview, in how many days the device… should get serviced, should be adjusted and should get an
accuracy check.

Briefly press the button to navigate through the test result list. Hold the button for 2 seconds to leave the submenu.
Hold the button for 2 seconds to leave the submenu.
Hold the button for 2 seconds to leave the submenu.

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Menu option Date & time
Contrast Speaker

Description

Interaction instruction

Date, time as well as date format (yyyy/mm/dd, yyyymm-dd, mm/dd/yyyy, dd.mm.yyyy) and time format (12h, 24h) can be adjusted. The submenu can be left via the Back option.

Select an option by moving the cursor to the option by briefly pressing the button. Afterwards, enter this option by holding the button for 2 seconds. Change a setting or a set number by briefly pressing the button (e.g. shifting the time). Confirm a selection by holding the button for 2 seconds. Select the Back option and hold the button for 2 seconds to leave the submenu.

The display contrast can be Change the setting by

adjusted within 5 levels.

briefly pressing the

button.

Hold the button for

2 seconds to confirm the

setting and leave the

submenu.

Any acoustical signals of the device can be turned off or to a volume of 50 % or 100 %.

Change the setting by briefly pressing the button. Hold the button for 2 seconds to confirm the setting and leave the submenu.

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Menu option Language
Measurement unit
Software version

Description

Interaction instruction

The language of the display can be adjusted.

Change the set language by briefly pressing the button. Hold the button for 2 seconds to confirm the setting and leave the submenu.

The measurement unit for

the alcohol test results can

be adjusted within the

following options: %, , g/L, mg/100 mL, mg%, mg/mL,

mg/L, g/100 mL, g%, g/L,

g/210 L

Change the measurement unit by briefly pressing the button. Hold the button for 2 seconds to confirm the setting and leave the submenu.

Software version and part number are displayed.

Hold the button for 2 seconds to leave the submenu.

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Troubleshooting

A status message is displayed in the event of certain instrument conditions. The number that appears below the message is used for service functions. If the status message remains after switching the instrument on and off several times, contact DrägerService or your dealer.

Fault/message

Cause

Remedy

The instrument cannot Battery drained. be switched on.

Replace battery.

Volume too low / sample invalid.

Test subject is blowing Blow into the mouthpiece intermittently or not hard harder and continuously. enough.

Instrument outside temperature range

Instrument is too hot or too Allow the instrument to

cold.

cool down or warm up.

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Fault/message (over range)
Volume too small Volume too great Sample interruption Fault number
… DAYS Until next service! … DAYS Service expired!

Cause

Remedy

Measuring range

A wait time of at least

exceeded. Alcohol

15 minutes after alcohol

residues that are still in the was last orally consumed

mouth may cause

must have elapsed. (see

incorrect measuring

Page 7).

values.

To repeat test, press the

button.

Breath sample volume too Repeat breath sample. small.

Measuring range exceeded.

Repeat breath sample.

Irregular exhalation,

Repeat breath sample.

abrupt end, or inhalation

Instrument fault

Switch the instrument off and on again. If the fault remains, contact DrägerService or dealer.

In … days next service is Contact DrägerService or

needed.

dealer for device service.

Since … days service is Contact DrägerService or

needed.

dealer for device service.

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Maintenance

6.1

Replacing the battery

1. Switch off the instrument. 2. Slide the battery cover off. 3. Replace the battery (battery type: 3 V CR123A; order no.: 83 21 390). Pay
attention to the correct polarity. 4. Fit the battery cover. 5. Check that the time is correctly set.

If the battery replacement process takes longer than 5 minutes, the time must be reset. A measurement is only possible with the time set.

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CAUTION Damage to the instrument.
Do not try to charge any kinds of batteries via the USB port. The instrument comes without a recharging function. Recharge any rechargeable batteries outside the instrument.

6.2

Cleaning

The instrument should be cleaned with an ethanol-based cleaning agent.

Cleaning the instrument:

1. Wipe the instrument down with a disposable cloth with the cleaning agent. Do not apply the cleaning agent directly to the instrument. Ensure that no liquid enters the gas inlet.
2. After cleaning the instrument, store it unpacked at room temperature (2025 °C) for at least 24 hours.
3. Afterward, carry out an alcohol-free breath alcohol test to ensure that no ethanol residue remains in the instrument and the result “0.00” is displayed.

6.3

Calibration

Dräger recommends to check device accuracy every 12 months. Instrument calibration and maintenance should only be carried out by authorized persons, e.g. DrägerService.

The last 30 days before next service is needed, a day count down will be shown as information in the display after switching on the device. Please confirm this information with the button. It shall remind you that the device needs to be serviced in the next days. After the service date, the device counts up how many days it is over the requested service. This information can be confirmed by pressing the button as well.

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Disposal

This product must not be disposed of as household waste. This is indicated by the adjacent symbol. You can return this product to Dräger free of charge. For more information please contact the national marketing organizations or Dräger.

It is not permitted for batteries to be disposed of as household waste. This is indicated by the adjacent symbol. Collect and dispose of batteries and rechargeable batteries at battery collection centers in accordance with applicable regulations.

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Technical data

Measuring principle

Electrochemical sensor

Measuring range

Breath alcohol concentration

0.000 to 0.500 g/210L

Blood alcohol concentration

0.000 to 0.500 % BAC

Small values will be shown as 0.000

0.000 to 0.0063 g/210L

Ethanol mass per blood volume or mass at 20 °C / 68 °F and 1013 hPa. For the above data, a conversion factor of 2100:1 is used to calculate the blood alcohol concentration using the breath alcohol concentration data.

Units of measurement

mg/L, µg/100 mL, µg%, µg/L, g/210 L, g/l , %, mg/100 mL, mg%, mg/mL (country- specific configuration)

Ambient conditions

During operation

­5 to +50 °C (+23 to +122 °C) 10 to 100 % r. h. (non-condensing) 600 to 1300 hPa

During storage

­20 to +60 °C (­4 to +140 °F) 15 to 75 % r. h. (10 to 100 % r. h. <48 h)

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Taking samples

Respiratory volume

1.2 L (default)

Breath flow

10 L/min (default)

Duration of breath

1.6 s (default)

Measurement accuracy

Standard deviation of the repeatability with ethyl alcohol standard

<0.100 % BAC 0.100 % BAC <0.50 mg/L 0.50 mg/L

0.0017 % BAC or 1.7 % of the measured value whichever value is higher 0.008 mg/L 1.7 % of the measured value

Wait time for measurement readiness following a previous measurement with:

0.25 mg/L 0.50 mg/L 1.00 mg/L >1.50 mg/L

20 s 40 s 80 s 120 s

0.050 % 0.100 % 0.200 % >0.300 %

20 s 40 s 80 s 120 s

Test for accuracy

Recommendation: every 12 months

Dimensions

50 mm x 133 mm x 29 mm (W x H x D) 1.97 in x 5.27 in x 1.14 in (W x H x D)

Weight

approx. 4.6 oz (130 g)

Power supply

1 x 3 V CR123A

The batteries are designed for up to 1500 measurements (depending on use and the ambient conditions).

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Protection class
IP 52
Interface
USB connection for service only
CE markings
Electromagnetic compatibility
Configuration possible, see name plate
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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References

• Dräger Alcotest® 4000 | Shop Breathalysers

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