What is Alco-Sensor FST?
The Alco-Sensor FST® analyzes the amount of alcohol in a sample of breath by means of a fuel cell.
What is FST alcohol?
The Alco-Sensor FST is the industry standard for Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT) instruments. It also offers a simple passive breath tester procedure for fast screening of multiple subjects, as well as the capacity to “sniff” alcohol in an open container by measuring the headspace over the liquid.
How accurate is Alco-Sensor?
Alco-Sensor FST Breathalyzer Specifications
| Sensor type | Electrochemical Oxidation (fuel-cell) |
|---|---|
| Range of measurement | .000 – .400 BrAC |
| Accuracy and precision | U.S. DOT approved for evidential use |
| Breath sampling | Automatic with manual over-ride |
| Response time | 5-10 seconds for negative or positive results |
What is an Alco-sensor test?
The Alco-Sensor IV is an evidential grade handheld breath alcohol tester, providing a simple, accurate and economical method of determining a subject’s breath alcohol concentration with evidential grade accuracy. It is the most widely used breath testing instrument today.
How does the Alco Sensor work?
Utilizes an Intoximeters electrochemical fuel cell sensor which generates an electrical response that is proportional to the Breath Alcohol Concentration in the provided, fixed volume sample. The fuel cell sensor is highly selective for alcohol.
How does the Alco sensor work?
What is the power source for the Alco sensor IV?
a 12 volt rechargeable battery. the Alco Sensor IV is solar powered. a 110 volt AC power cord that is plugged into the wall. a 9 volt alkaline battery.
What is the power source for the Alco Sensor IV?
What does the intoximeters Alco Sensor FST-Galls do?
The Intoximeters Alco-Sensor FST (FST) is a pocket-sized, hand-held breath alcohol tester with a symmetric design and rear-facing display, which allows an operator to remain aware of the subject and surroundings. It accurately detects breath alcohol levels from .000 to .400 BrAC and offers both direct and passive sampling.
Is the Alco Sensor FST easy to use?
The Alco-Sensor FST is easy to use and reliable. Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know. If you can point us in the right direction… This post was… The Alco-Sensor FSTs work well for my work area. Would recommend for therapeutic alcohol testing. Something wrong with this post? Thanks for letting us know.
How does an Alco Sensor breath alcohol tester work?
The mouthpiece directs the breath flow away from the operator and the lighted mouthpiece channel, along with a “lever and click” mouthpiece, makes performing tests simple and easy; even at the side of the road at night.
Is the fuel cell sensor selective for alcohol?
The fuel cell sensor is highly selective for alcohol. It does not respond to acetone or other substances found in the human breath after a fifteen minute deprivation period. Instrument is designed to be used and has a proven track record in most all environments that an operator exposes breath alcohol testing instruments to.