BACtrack Select S80 Breathalyzer Professional Edition

by BACTRACK

Product Features

• Crisp 4 digit LCD display provides easy, accurate results, test results in extended accuracy format
• One button operation - press power and begin testing in seconds
• Mouthpieces are individually wrapped for safe storage prior to first use
• Provides enhanced linear accuracy and extended battery life
• For continuous temperature checking, user-adjustable warning levels, and internal pump system for breath capture

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The BACtrack Select S80 Breathalyzer is designed to meet the rigorous standards of expert alcohol screeners--from roadside law enforcement to hospital workers and treatment professionals. Approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the S80 has also been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for personal use, making it a top choice of safety-conscious individuals.

The BACtrack S80® Pro Breathalyzer is designed to meet the rigorous standards of expert alcohol screeners.

The legal driving limit in all 50 states is now 0.08% BAC. View BAC chart for more information.

Four-Digit Test Results Available in Seconds
The S80 Pro features simple one-button operation that allows you to begin testing in just 10 seconds, with a refresh time of 10 to 20 seconds between tests. Providing accurate four-digit results on a bright LCD screen, the S80 is capable of detecting trace amounts of alcohol, an important feature in zero-tolerance environments such as treatment centers and alcohol-free homes.

Compact and convenient enough to take anywhere, the cell-phone-sized breathalyzer fits easily in pockets, purses, or glove compartments, and it accommodates 1,500 tests per set of AA batteries.

Enhanced Fuel-Cell Sensor Ensures Accurate Measurements
Utilizing Xtend™ Sensor Technology, the S80 boasts greater accuracy than semiconductor-based sensors, which are subject to interference from acetone, a compound often found in individuals who have diabetes or who are on low-calorie diets. Xtend Sensor Technology also ensures accurate readouts at high blood-alcohol concentrations. For added accuracy, the S80 uses temperature-checking, user-adjustable warning levels and an interior miniature air pump to precisely collect breath samples.

What's in the Box
BACtrack S80 Pro Breathalyzer, hard shell carrying case, six mouthpieces, two AA batteries, and user guide.

A Replaceable, hygienic mouthpiece provides a safe and sanitary method for testing multiple users Mouthpieces are individually wrapped for safe storage prior to first use. Six are included with the S80 Kit Easy to use - simply insert mouthpiece and begin testing immediately B Crisp 4-digit LCD display provides easy, accurate results. Test results displayed in extended accuracy format: 0.015, 0.081, 0.223 %BAC, etc. EasyView alert notices provide maintenance and test alerts to users C One button operation - press power and begin testing in seconds D Xtend Fuel Cell Sensor Technology - provides enhanced linear accuracy from 0.000 - 0.500 and extended battery life

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BACtrack Breathalyzer Series Comparison Chart

	Professional Series			Consumer Series				Disposable Units
Model	S80 Pro	S75 Pro	Element	S70	B70 White Black	S50	S30	SingleShot 0.02%BAC 5-pack  10-pack 50-pack  100-pack SingleShot 0.05%BAC 5-pack  10-pack 50-pack  100-pack SingleShot 0.08%BAC 5-pack  10-pack 50-pack  100-pack
Sensor Technology	Xtend™ ElectroChemical Fuel Cell Sensor	Xtend™ ElectroChemical Fuel Cell Sensor	Xtend™ ElectroChemical Fuel Cell Sensor	Advanced Semiconductor	Advanced BluFire Semiconductor	Advanced Semiconductor	Advanced MicroCheck™ Semiconductor	Reactive Crystal Particle (RCP™) Technology
Sensor Accuracy	+/-0.005 @ 0.050, 0.100, and 0.150 %BAC	+/-0.005 @ 0.050, 0.100, and 0.150 %BAC	+/- 0.005 at 0.050, 0.100, and 0.150 %BAC	+/-0.01 @ 0.05 %BAC	+/-0.01 @ 0.05 %BAC	+/-0.01 @ 0.05 %BAC	+/-0.01 @ 0.05 %BAC	Clinically proven to be over 99% accurate
Key Features	Police-grade fuel cell sensor with internal pump system. The most accurate fuel cell sensor breathalyzer from BACtrack.	Police-grade fuel cell sensor with internal pump system, and a unique front-facing mouthpiece for ease of use.	Police-grade fuel cell sensor with internal pump system. The World's Smallest Full-Feature Fuel Cell Breathalyzer.	Compact size; on-screen menu for customizing testing options.	Easy testing by exhaling into the dual flow breath chamber, so mouthpieces are not necessary. Compact size and sleek design.	Rugged design, included ruby-red LED for low light situations; affordable price.	Very small size; affordable price.	Miniature size, low cost, and disposable.
Appropriate Users	• Law Enforcement • Corrections • DOT Alcohol Screening • Military • Hospitals • Clinics • Businesses • Schools • Personal Use			• Businesses • Schools • Clinics performing Alcohol Screening • Personal Use			• Personal Use	• Law Enforcement • Corrections • DOT Alcohol Screening • Military • Hospitals • Clinics • Businesses • Schools • Personal Use
Automatic Internal Breath Pump
Takes Deep Lung Air Sample
Number of Decimal Places Displayed in Test Result	Three Example: 0.084 %BAC	Three Example: 0.084 %BAC	Three Example: 0.084 %BAC	Three Example: 0.084 %BAC	Two Example: 0.08 %BAC	Two Example: 0.08 %BAC	Two Example: 0.08 %BAC	Change in color indicates results (no digits displayed)
Dimensions	2.3 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches	2.3 x 4.8 x 1.0 inches	2.0 x 4.75 x 0.75 inches	2.3 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches	4.25 x 1.63 x 0.81 inches	2.3 x 4.5 x 1.0 inches	1.33 x 4.05 x 0.98 inches	2.75 x .375 x .375 inches
Weight	4.8 oz (136g)	4.4 oz (125g)	4.4 oz (125g)	4.2 oz (119g)	1.4 oz (39.7g)	3.88 oz (110g)	1.87 oz (53g)	0.2 oz (5.7 grams)
Mouthpiece Used	Standard BACtrack Series Mouthpiece	Standard BACtrack Series Mouthpiece	Standard BACtrack Series Mouthpiece	Standard BACtrack Series Mouthpiece	No Mouthpiece Needed or Used	Standard BACtrack Series Mouthpiece	Standard BACtrack Series Mouthpiece	No Mouthpiece Needed or Used
Mouthpiece Included	6	6	5	6		6	2
Power Source	2 AA Batteries included	2 AA Batteries included	2 AA Batteries included	2 AA Batteries included	2 AA Batteries not included	2 AA Batteries included	2 AAA Batteries included
Warranty	Full One-year Warranty	Full One-year Warranty	Full One-year Warranty	Full One-year Warranty	Full One-year Warranty	Full One-year Warranty	Full One-year Warranty	Shelf life: 18 months

Product Description

The BACtrack Select S80 is a professional breathalyzer that quickly estimates blood alcohol content (BAC). The S80 is the perfect choice for law enforcement, hospitals, clinics, businesses, and for personal use anytime fuel cell accuracy is required.The advantages of the S80’s Xtend fuel cell technology are numerous. First, the S80 provides 4 digit test results that can pickup trace amounts of alcohol – for example, 0.002 %BAC. This is helpful in zero-tolerance environments where subjects may have had only a small amount of alcohol. Next, the Xtend fuel cell technology extends the range of accuracy all the way from 0.000 – 0.400. Because the S80 shows a linear response to measured alcohol, the S80 will provide more accurate results over the complete range of alcohol concentrations. The benefit of the S80’s Xtend technology also applies to the life of the sensor. The S80 has an extended sensor life as compared to standard semiconductor-based breathalyzers, and will require less frequent service and maintenance. Finally, the Xtend technology also extends the useable battery life up to 1500 tests per set of AA batteries. The S80’s Xtend sensor technology is unlike any other available, and is worth the upgrade. Don’t purchase a novelty breathalyzer that may not provide trusted results. Go with what the Pros use. The BACtrack Select S80 has been tested by the DOT/NHTSA and meets their requirements for a breath alcohol screening device. The S80 is also FDA 510(k) cleared for personal use.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 0.8 x 4.8 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0026IBZSK
• UPC: 066510956732 094922111685
• Item model number: BT-S80
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,419 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #3 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Health Monitors > Alcohol Monitors

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Accurate Breathalyzer, September 8, 2009

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K. Walker (West Chester, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BACtrack Select S80 Breathalyzer Professional Edition (Health and Beauty)

I purchased the BacTrack S80 in August from amazon and I am extremely pleased with the product. First and probably most important, it seems to give very accurate results. Three years ago I received one of those cheap keychain units as a gift and it read all over the map and never worked well. Here, with this product, if I test myself 3 times in a row I get the same test result 3 times, so you know it's consistent. And if I test a sober person and then a very drunk person, there is no crossover or contamination, which is something I worried about (and really researched) before this purchase. So $199 is not cheap, but you get what you pay for here in terms of accuracy.

Besides being happy with the accuracy, I really like the small size. I have an LG Envy phone and the Bactrack S80 is almost the same size. I didn't consider size prior to my purchase, but because it's portable, I'm much more likely to take the BacTrack out when I drink, which is really the whole point of having it.

I appreciate the advanced features and being able to adjust the flow settings, but mainly I just turn it on and test. As of today, I'm already on test # 144. Yeah, it's been passed around and used by a lot of people already. 5 stars for its accuracy and reliability alone.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Consistent results and easy to use..., January 31, 2011

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M. Eaton (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BACtrack Select S80 Breathalyzer Professional Edition (Health and Beauty)

"Better safe then sorry", is the reason I picked up the S80. I used the analyzer a couple of times and the results have always been consistent; even with three people using it with different BAC during the same period. The S80 comes with it's own case and 6 individually wrapped mouthpieces. So it is best to pick up the 10 pack of mouthpieces BACTRACK Select Breathalyzer Mouthpieces (Pack of 10), because as soon as your friends find out you have a breath analyzer at a party they are going to want to use it. Also, you should get an extra set of battery and put it in the case, just in case the day you want to use it and the batteries are dead.

According to the instructions, do not use breath analyzer until it has been 20 minutes since the last drink/food has been consumed. Following that rule, should provide you with accurate and consistent results.

Quality:
The S80 is made of plastic; the type of plastic that appears it will not fare well during a fall on concrete. Just be careful to who you hand this too (if the person can't stand, he probably will not be able to hold your $150 investment). The case provided is really nice; it holds the instruction manual and S80 unit. There is a pouch inside the case with a zipper that you can put the mouth pieces (I have 16 pieces in mine) and extra batteries. The case is (6"x4"x2").

Background:
Majority of the breath analyzers that Amazon sells contain two types of sensors; semiconductor-based or fuel cell. The semiconductor-based typically cost less then hundred bucks and are known to be inaccurate and inconsistent with it's result. The fuel cells provides accurate and consistent results, but the breath analyzer with that type of sensor cost a lot more (but less then a DUI). The S80 has the fuel cell sensor.

With all of these sensors, they do require to be calibrated once a year or every (200 to 300) tests according to BACtrack. BACtrack charges $20 to recalibrate. It's competitor AlcoHawk charges $29 for it's fuel cell version.

(Update 12/11/2001)
Be sure to tell the user to take a deep breath before blowing (I just taped a note on the analyzer as a reminder). We used this at a party and my results were accurate, but some people's results were questionable. It turns out I forgot to tell them to take a deep breath (provide a deep lung sample), as described in the instructions. After a retry with a deep breath, the results were more in line of what we expected.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i was pleasantly surprised, September 4, 2009

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Brian North "Brian" - See all my reviews

This review is from: BACtrack Select S80 Breathalyzer Professional Edition (Health and Beauty)

After girlfriend got a DUI, I bought her one of these. She was skeptical, but after testing it many nights in a row (drinking in the name of research of course), we were pleasantly surprised to find it very accurate. It's expensive but its absolutely worth it for the quality. I can't believe that the police are the only ones who have access to these. By the time you're using it with a cop, its usually too late. FYI - the instructions say that you want to wait 15 to 20 minutes after you've had a drink, otherwise it'll pick up the alcohol still in your mouth and read too high.
The one I ordered came promptly with nice packaging. I'm here on Amazon because I'm ordering another one for myself.