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Important Information
Individuals should not drink alcohol and drive or use any machinery after consuming alcohol. There is no safe way to drive under the influence of alcohol. Even one drink can make you unsafe.
Directions
Press and hold the ON/OFF power button. Press the Enter button, when the unit displays blow now, take a deep breath and blow for 5 seconds. The unit will then display the test result for up to 90 seconds.
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
If you are looking for the top-of-the-line alcohol breathalyzer, you've found it. The AlcoHAWK PT500 is the premium model portable breathalyzer. With a wide range of features, it can be used as a professional or personal breath alcohol analyzer. As with all of the AlcoHAWK breathalyzers, it has been cleared by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for professional screening. It also has an enhanced breath sensor, a test counter, temperature display and many other innovative features that make it the premier portable breathalyzer for sale today.
The AlcoHAWK PT500 is a an alcohol breathalyzer using fuel-cell sensor technology with professional-grade accuracy.
The AlcoHAWK PT500 breathalyzer incorporates our PT Core fuel-cell sensor which is not subject to interference from acetone and offers enhanced linear accuracy over traditional semi-conductor sensors. The simple menu-driven operation allows you to quickly and accurately screen for the presence of alcohol up to 0.400% BAC. The AlcoHAWK PT500 breathalyzer also features a large, easy-to-read back-lit LCD display.
The AlcoHAWK PT500 breathalyzer is the ideal unit for law enforcement roadside screening, corrections, probation officers, substance abuse clinics, boating, military, and many other areas of professional testing in which fuel-cell accuracy and reliability is required.
Additional AlcoHAWK Features
A: PT Core Fuel-cell Sensor Technology – This new technology incorporates an electro-chemical fuel-cell detection system to offer better accuracy throughout the wide test range of 0.000 – 0.400 %BAC. The PT500 also has an automatic pump to enable simple one-button sampling with no manual activation of the pump required. The PT Core sensor is designed to be robust and last for thousands of tests in fields such as Law Enforcement.
B: Replaceable Mouthpieces – The PT500 features replaceable mouthpieces that help to focus the air sample through the unit to obtain the most accurate results. Mouthpieces are individually wrapped for safe and sanitary storage prior to use. Simply insert a mouthpiece into the PT500 breathalyzer and begin testing immediately.
C: Easy-to-Read LCD Display – The PT500 offers a large, easy-to-read LCD display to make the unit the most informative and understandable AlcoHAWK Series product on the market.
D: Simple Menu-Driven Operation – The PT500 provides an on-screen menu for quick and easy testing and the following options: Alarm Point: The unit will display "High" if the BAC reading exceeds the alarm point setting, which you can set from between 0.020%-0.080% BAC. Temperature Scale: Switch between Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F) for the temperature display. Convert Units: Change the unit of alcohol concentration shown for tests (%BAC (U.S.A), g/L, or ‰BAC). Test Counter: Use this option to keep track of the number of tests run since the counter was last reset. Warning Level Indicator: Enable audible and visual warnings when a subject's BAC surpasses the adjustable alarm point.
E: Designed to Last – Durable high quality materials enclose the advanced Pressure Scan Sensor which helps ensure that the user blows with enough force to start a test and continue to blow throughout the entire test to improve test accuracy.
AlcoHAWK Comparison Chart
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Sensor | Semi-Conductor | Semi-Conductor | Semi-Conductor | Semi-Conductor | PT Core Fuel-cell |
BAC Range | .00 - .40% | .00 - .40% | .00 - .40% | .00 - .40% | .000 - .400% |
Measurement Unit | %BAC | %BAC | %BAC | %BAC | %BAC; mg/L or ‰BAC |
Display | Ruby Red LED | Blue Back-Lit LCD | Ruby Red LED | Ruby Red LED | Orange Back-Lit LCD |
Power Supply | 2 AA Batteries | 2 AA Batteries | 9V Alkaline | 9V Alkaline | 2 AA Batteries |
Warm Up Time | 30-45 Seconds 1 | 30-45 Seconds 1 | 20 Seconds 1 | 20 Seconds 1 | 10-20 Seconds 1 |
Dimensions | Slim - 5 x 1.75 x .75 in Slim Ultra - 4.75 x 1.75 x .75 in | 4.5 x 1.63 x .75 in | 4.72 x 2.36 x .98 in | 4.72 x 2.36 x .98 in | 5 x 2.63 x 1.25 in |
Weight | Slim - 1.8 oz (51g) | 1.6 oz (46 g) | 5.44 oz (154g) | 5.44 oz (154g) | 3.7 oz (105g) |
Accuracy | ±0.01% @ 0.02% Solution 2 | ±0.01% @ 0.02% Solution 2 | ±0.01% @ 0.10% BAC 2 | ±0.01% @ 0.10% BAC 2 | ±0.01% @ 0.05% BAC 2 |
# of Mouthpieces Included | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| FDA 510(k) Cleared |  | | | | |
| DOT Cleared | | | | | |
| Deep Lung Air Sample | | | | | |
Auto Shut Off | | | | | |
Breath Sensor | | |  | | |
Enhanced Breath Sensor | | | | | |
Temperature Display | | | | | |
| Test Counter | | | | | |
| Adjustable Air Sample | | | | | |
1. Estimates, results may vary.
2. Read owner's manual before use to understand proper use, accuracy limitations, and calibration requirements.
3. This device is not to be used to determine if the subject is legal or able to operate any equipment or vehicle.
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Customer Reviews
UPDATE (4/2/10):
Well this breathalyzer has become the hit of several parties. It's becomes quite the entertainment piece and is also a great way for figuring out who is wasted and shouldn't be driving. As with all breathalyzers, you do have to wait the 20 minutes to get an accurate reading. If you blow in it right after a tequila shot, your BAC will read really high since all that alcohol is right in your mouth and hasn't been absorbed fully into your bloodstream. However, this thing has recorded several hundred readings and is still working great. After you use it enough you get a really good idea of where you are on the scale and I can pretty much tell whether or not I'm over 0.08 without even blowing into it. I've done it enough so now I know. It has definitely been worth the money I paid for it!
to have a much larger fuel cell machine until it was stolen out of my car when I brought my car to be
serviced.I recently bought the PT 500 from Amazon. The accuracy is listed as .005 + or - at 05%. I would
say it's probably more like + or - .001. It quickly always gives the same values and maybe down .001 as the
kidneys uses the alcohol. This machine is necessary if you drink and drive afterwards. A wonderful machine.
This gadget does the job of a DUI check point BEFORE I drive, priceless! Read more
