AlcoSense Calibration

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Breathalyser Calibration Service

Simply put, to ensure your cars runs properly stays in good order you get it serviced on a regular basis… The same principle applies to all AlcoSense breathalysers. By getting it calibrated at the recommended intervals you can be sure it will continue to give you the peace of mind you are looking for… If you have more questions, keep reading…
What is Calibration?
All breathalysers indicate BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) levels based on the information stored in the sensor’s memory. Exact values of certain BAC levels are stored so that the sensor can provide the most accurate readings. Over time, these stored values lose accuracy as more tests are conducted. The sensor itself and the stored sensor values deteriorate over time and with more tests, affected by external variables. Some brands and breathalysers can't be calibrated, which means this deterioration is permanent. Fortunately, all AlcoSense breathalysers can be recalibrated to bring them back to as new accuracy, even after hundreds of uses.

How often should you recalibrate your breathalyser?

AlcoSense®  Mini-
AlcoSense Mini requires recalibration is recommended every 6 months for the standard user (4-5 uses per week). For heavier users it is recommended every 3-6 months.
Things to look out for

• Unit is more than 6 months old or it has been over 6 months since it was last recalibrated.
• Unit gives significantly higher readings than expected.

AlcoSense Elite II-
The Elite II requires recalibration every 6 months or 200 uses
Things to look out for-

• Turn the unit and the displayed number on start-up exceeds 200
• Messages "SEN", "ER-4" or "CAL" appear on the display after count down
• Unit is more than 6 months old or it has been over 6 months since it was last recalibrated.
• Unit gives significantly higher readings than expected.

AlcoSense Checkmate-
The Checkamte requires recalibration every 6 months or 500 uses
Things to look out for-

• Unit is more than 6 months old or it has been over 6 months since it was last recalibrated.
• Unit gives significantly higher readings than expected.

Andatech AL6000 Pro-
The AL6000Pro requires recalibration every 200 uses or every 6 months. The sensor needs replacement every year or 500 uses in total. The cost of sensor replacement is included in calibration.
Things to look out for-

• Turn the unit and the displayed number on start-up exceeds 200
• Messages "SEN", "ER-4" or "CAL" appear on the display after count down
• Unit is more than 6 months old or it has been over 6 months since it was last recalibrated.
• Unit gives significantly higher readings than expected.
• Turn on the units and 3 LED lights are on with nothing displayed on the screen.

 
AlcoSense® Zenith-
The Zenith requires recalibration every 200 uses or every 6 months. The sensor needs replacement every 6 months or 200 uses in total. The cost of sensor replacement is included in calibration.
Things to look out for-

• Turn the unit and the displayed number on start-up exceeds 200
• Messages "SEN", "ER-4" or "CAL" appear on the display after count down
• Unit is more than 6 months old or it has been over 6 months since it was last recalibrated.
• Unit gives significantly higher readings than expected.

AlcoSense Stealth-
The Stealth uses a fuel cell sensor which means it will only need recalibration every 12 months or 500 uses
Things to look out for-

• Unit is more than 12 months old or it has been over 12 months since it was last re-calibrated.
• Unit gives significantly higher readings than expected.

Which breathalysers can we calibrate?

… All of them… but just so you know:
Easy Check, Draeger, Alcolyzer, Breath Check, Alcomate, Alcohawk, HH1 Alcolizer, Alcolimit,
All old breathalysers will be accepted for an upgrade to an Andatech AL6000 Pro.

Can you calibrate your own breathalyser?

Generally no. Calibration requires the use of standardised machines and procedures to ensure your breathalyser meets Australian standards. However, you are encouraged to troubleshoot your breathalyser for simple problems that can be fixed yourself.