TABLE OF CONTENTS
This device is intended to measure alcohol in human breath.
Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis
of alcohol intoxication.
Introduction 1
Effects of Alcohol 4
Product Overview 6
Standalone Operation 8
Smartphone Operation 9
Troubleshooting 11
Verification and Calibration 15
One-Year Limited Warranty 16
INTRODUCTION
The BACtrack® is a professional alcohol screening device, used
for the detection of alcohol in the breath. The BACtrack provides
a digital result indicating the approximate BAC (Blood Alcohol
Content) of the test subject. The BACtrack is easy to use; simply
turn on the unit and begin testing in a matter of seconds.
Before you begin testing, please read this manual in its entirety
and familiarize yourself with the BACtrack.
ALCOHOL AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE HUMAN BODY
Alcohol is absorbed from the mouth, throat, stomach and
intestines into the bloodstream.
Alcohol ingested by the human body can be detected in the
breath because of its presence in the bloodstream.
Alcohol cannot be digested and it cannot be chemically changed
in the bloodstream. As the blood flows through the lungs, alcohol
in the bloodstream moves across the membranes of the lung’s
air sacs (alveoli) into the air. The concentration of the alcohol
in the alveolar air is directly related to the concentration of the
alcohol in the blood. As the alveolar air is exhaled, the alcohol in
it can be detected by the breath alcohol testing device.
The alcohol concentration in the breath is related to that in
the blood, and because of this, an individual’s BAC can be
determined by measuring alcohol in the breath. The ratio of
breath alcohol to blood alcohol is generally estimated to be
2,100:1. Therefore, 2,100 milliliters (ml) of alveolar air will contain
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approximately the same amount of alcohol as 1 ml of blood.
ALCOHOL IS A DRUG
Alcohol is the chemical (ethanol or ethyl alcohol) resulting from
the fermentation of grapes or grain. Alcohol is absorbed directly
into your bloodstream. From your bloodstream, the fluids in your
body tissues absorb the alcohol. Your brain is made up of a large
concentration of fluids and will absorb a large amount of any
alcohol you drink. Your liver eliminates the absorbed alcohol at its
own rate of time and nothing you eat or drink can speed up the
process. Your liver does this by oxidizing the alcohol (converting
it into water and carbon dioxide). Coffee, food or any other “cure”
will not sober you up; only time will do that.
HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT MY BODY?
Alcohol is a depressant. It has a relaxing effect on the muscles
in your body. The muscles of your eyes relax and lose focus.
Your eyesight will become fuzzy and you may experience double
vision. Brain activity is slowed. Your judgment, reflexes, and
coordination are all negatively affected.
Some vision impairments that occur when you have been
drinking include:
• Narrowing of your field of vision
• Reduction in your depth perception
• Decreased ability to see in darkness
• Increased sensitivity to glare and a longer time for your eyes
to readjust from the glare
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Some mental impairment can occur when you have been
drinking, including:
• Reduced awareness of danger
• Becoming overly confident and reckless
• Difficulty in making decisions
• Reduction in balance
• Slowed reflexes
• Impaired judgment
HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT MY DRIVING?
We can’t emphasize enough how dangerous it is for you to drink
and drive. Your vision and your brain are the most important
factors in driving safely. If you jeopardize either by drinking, and
then you drive, you are likely to be involved in a serious or fatal
collision.
Do not use your BACtrack as a tool to determine whether you
should operate a motor vehicle or equipment, or perform any
other dangerous act. Do not drink and drive. Always have a
designated driver when alcohol is being consumed.
From California Department of Motor Vehicles
(http://www.dmv.ca.gov)
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL*
BAC | Dose-Specific Effects
0.02-0.03%BAC
Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness. Depressant
effects are not apparent. Impairment possible in
some individuals.
0.04-0.06%BAC
Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions
and sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor
impairment of reasoning and memory. Lowering
of caution. Driving skills may be impaired at this
level of intoxication.
0.07-0.09%BAC
Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision,
reaction time, and hearing. Euphoria. Judgment
and self-control are reduced. Caution, reason
and memory are impaired. Driving skills are
always impaired at this level of intoxication and
higher.
0.10-0.12%BAC
Significant impairment of motor coordination and
loss of good judgment. Speech may be slurred.
Balance, vision, reaction time and hearing will be
impaired. Euphoria.
0.13-0.15%BAC
Gross motor impairment and lack of physical
control. Blurred vision and major loss of balance.
Euphoria is reduced and dysphoria (anxiety,
restlessness) begins to appear.
0.16-0.20%BAC
Dysphoria predominates. Nausea may appear.
0.25%BAC
Need for assistance in walking. Total mental
confusion. Dysphoria with nausea and some
vomiting.
0.30%BAC
Loss of consciousness. Onset of coma. Possible
death due to respiratory arrest**.
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Your driving skills can be impaired at any level above 0.00%BAC. It is
never safe to drink any amount of alcohol and drive.
* The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among
users. Some users will be intoxicated at a much lower BAC than shown on the previous
page.
** Death can occur at a lower BAC in some individuals.
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IMPORTANT!
For most accurate results, it’s important to wait at least 20
minutes after smoking, eating or drinking before testing.
This is a universal principle for all breathalyzers, not just yours.
The reason being is that if you have recently consumed alcohol,
the residual alcohol in your mouth is very high and can cause a
false reading. Additionally, waiting 20 minutes allows the alcohol
to be absorbed from your stomach into your bloodstream,
contributing to more accurate test results.
COMPONENTS DIAGRAM
0.026
%BAC
FRONT VIEW
REAR LED
LIGHT
Light is
on if in
BACtrack
App Mode
POWER
BUTTON
BLOW
AREA
FRONT LED LIGHT
Light is on when unit is on
BATTERY COVER (BACK)
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
YOU CONTROL HOW YOUR BAC RESULTS ARE DELIVERED,
EITHER:
1. To the screen directly on the BACtrack - this is Standalone
mode. No results are saved or transmitted in this mode.
OR
2. To the BACtrack App on your smartphone - this is
BACtrack App mode. You have the option to save results
in this mode.
NOTE: The blue LED light on the rear of the device will indicate
which mode you are in. If the light is on, you are in BACtrack App
mode. If the light is off, you are in Standalone mode. To switch
from one mode to the other, hold the power button down for
seven seconds.
STANDALONE OPERATION
STEP 1:
Install one AAA alkaline battery in the battery
compartment.
STEP 2:
If you would like to use a mouthpiece, attach it
to the breathalyzer. Note: Using a mouthpiece is
optional.
STEP 3:
Press the Power Button on your BACtrack for
one second to turn on the device. The front blue
LED light will turn on.
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STEP 4:
The BACtrack will display “Warming Up” and then
count down. When the countdown approaches 2,
begin to inhale a deep breath.
STEP 5:
When the countdown reaches zero, “BLOW”
will flash on the screen. Blow steadily and
consistently for six seconds through the
mouthpiece - do not blow as hard as possible.
The BACtrack emits a beeping sound during the
breath sample. Stop blowing when the beeping
sound stops. There is a click at the end - that’s
the air pump pulling air across the sensor.
STEP 6:
Once the sensor has analyzed the breath
sample, the estimated BAC value is displayed.
The BACtrack will turn off automatically in 10
seconds. You can also turn off the breathalyzer
during the countdown by pressing and holding
down power for 2 seconds. The front blue LED
light will turn off.
BACTRACK APP OPERATION
STEP 1:
Install one AAA alkaline battery in the battery
compartment.
STEP 2:
If you would like to use a mouthpiece, attach it
to the breathalyzer. Note: Using a mouthpiece
is optional.
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STEP 3:
Download the BACtrack Mobile App from the
App Store or Google Play. Links can be found
at www.bactrack.com/mobile or search the app
stores for ‘bactrack’.
STEP 4:
Go to Settings on your mobile device to confirm
Bluetooth® is on; this will ensure your device
will pair with the app.
STEP 5:
Open the BACtrack App on your mobile device.
STEP 6:
Press and hold the Power Button on your
BACtrack for one second to turn on the device.
The front blue LED light will turn on. If the rear
blue LED light is off, hold the power button
for seven seconds to switch to BACtrack App
mode. Once in BACtrack App mode, the app
and device will pair automatically. When the app
pairs with the BACtrack, the app screen will
momentarily show an image of your BACtrack.
STEP 7:
Tap “BAC Test” to initiate the testing process.
While the BACtrack sensor warms up, you have
the opportunity to “Guess Your BAC.” This is
optional and will not affect your final reading.
Your BAC guess and actual result will be
displayed so you can compare your perception
to an actual number. Using this feature over
time, you’ll notice you are much better at
understanding how alcohol affects your body.
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STEP 8:
When the screen on your
mobile device reads “Blow
Now,” take a deep breath,
and blow into your BACtrack
continuously until all the blue
segments are orange.
STEP 9:
Once your BACtrack has
analyzed the breath sample,
it will transmit the reading to
your mobile device where the
BAC value will be displayed.
STEP 10:
Press OK to view the
estimated time to 0.00%
BAC (ZeroLine®) and other
information about your BAC
result. Your BACtrack will
power off automatically in 10
seconds. You can also turn
off the BACtrack at any time
by holding down power for
two seconds.
Please keep your BACtrack App
updated as we continuously add
new features and options.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Alerts
LOW BATTERY
Install a new alkaline AAA battery.
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ERROR:TEMPERATURE
If the unit is powered on outside of the acceptable temperature
range (0-40 °C or 32-104 °F), testing cannot be performed.
Power off unit. Retest once BACtrack has been stored in an
acceptable environment.
ERROR: BLOW STEADILY FOR 6 SECONDS
Please press the power button to restart the countdown cycle
and retest.
ERROR: NO BLOW DETECTED
Please press the power button to restart the countdown cycle
and retest.
ERROR: MAX BAC EXCEEDED
The estimated BAC exceeds the maximum measurable level of
0.30%. If you did not wait 20 minutes after your last drink, any
residual alcohol in your mouth could create a false high reading.
SEARCHING FOR DEVICE
BACtrack is in BACtrack App mode and is searching for the
BACtrack app on a Smartphone. You can toogle between
Standalone and BACtrack App mode by pressing the power
button for 7 seconds.
NO DEVICE FOUND
BACtrack is in BACtrack App mode and cannot locate the
BACtrack app on a Smartphone. Please make sure Bluetooth is
enabled on the smartphone.
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FAQs
WHY IS THE REAR BLUE LED LIGHT ON?
You are in BACtrack App mode. Your results will be delivered to
your smartphone app.
WHY ARE MY RESULTS NOT SHOWING UP ON THE LED
SCREEN?
You are not in Standalone mode. Hold the power button for
seven seconds to switch modes.
WHY CAN’T THE APP FIND MY DEVICE?
Your BACtrack is not in BACtrack App mode. Hold the power
button for seven seconds to switch modes.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Wait at least 20 minutes after drinking, eating or smoking
before testing. Not observing this waiting period can cause
inaccurate readings and damage the sensor.
2. Do not blow smoke, food, or liquids into the BACtrack
because this will damage the sensor.
3. Do not test in areas with strong winds, smoke, or in an
area where a large amount of alcohol is being consumed.
4. Avoid testing in the presence of any substances that
contain methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or acetone.
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These substances may interfere with the results of the test.
5. Replace the AAA alkaline battery when the battery
indicator icon reaches one bar. Caution: Risk of explosion
if battery is replaced by an incorrect type . Dispose of used
battery according to the instructions.
6. Send your BACtrack in for periodic calibration service as
required. (See Calibration).
7. Your BACtrack is designed to be used in a temperature
range of 32-104 °F (0-40 °C).
8. The BAC results from this product are not admissible in a
court of law.
9. Do not use your BACtrack as a tool to determine whether
you should operate a motor vehicle or equipment, or
perform any other dangerous act.
10. Do not drink and drive. Always have a designated driver
when alcohol is being consumed.
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
2.21 x 1.875 x 0.66 inches (5.62 x 3.45 x 1.68 cm)
WEIGHT
2 oz (56g) With mouthpiece and battery
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DETECTION RANGE
0.000 – 0.300 %BAC
POWER SUPPLY
One AAA alkaline battery, included
BATTERY LIFE
Approximately 300 tests
WARM UP TIME
10-20 seconds
RESPONSE TIME
10 - 20 seconds
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
32-104 °F (0-40 °C)
VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION
The BACtrack is calibrated during manufacture using advanced
alcohol simulation equipment. Known alcohol concentrations
are passed through the sensor to set baseline values for testing.
During testing, the unit compares breath samples to these
baseline values.
The accuracy of breath alcohol testers can fluctuate after six to
twelve months of normal use depending on the number of tests
performed and operating conditions.
If this product is providing inconsistent test results, is not
providing any test results, or provides unusually high or low test
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results, the product should be recalibrated immediately by a
trained professional.
The product should be recalibrated at least every six to twelve
months. If the product is used every day, it may need to be
recalibrated as frequently as every month.
CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please visit www.bactrack.com/calibration or call 877.334.6876
for information on how to get your BACtrack recalibrated.
During recalibration, a professional technician will reset the
sensor baseline values and also perform a full diagnostic check
to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the product.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
KHN Solutions’s. warranty obligations for this product are limited
to the following: KHN Solutions warrants this product against
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for
a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase by
the original end-user purchaser (“Warranty Period”). Except
as provided in the preceding sentence or applicable law, KHN
Solutions provides this product “as is”. If a defect arises and
a valid claim is received by KHN Solutions within the Warranty
Period, at its option, KHN Solutions will either (1) repair the
product, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new
or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable
used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original
product, or (3) refund the purchase price of the product. When
a refund is given, the product for which the refund is provided
must be returned to KHN Solutions and becomes KHN Solutions
property. This warranty is limited to the original end-user
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purchaser and is not transferable to, or enforceable by, any
subsequent owner.
EXCLUSIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS
KHN Solutions makes no warranties, express or implied, as to
the ability of this product to determine whether, or the extent
to which, a test subject’s mental or physical functioning, or
judgment, may be impaired by blood alcohol including whether
the test subject is intoxicated under any definition of that
word. KHN solutions expressly disclaims any liability for direct,
indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages of any
nature under any legal theory. Any act or failure to act based
on a reading from this product shall be at the test subject’s or
user’s own risk. KHN Solutions assumes no responsibility for
consequences to or of test subjects who use this product and
later are shown to have been under the influence of alcohol
or to have had their judgment or any mental or bodily function
impaired by alcohol. Correlation between breath alcohol
content and blood alcohol concentration depends on many
variables, including environmental factors (such as air quality,
wind, humidity, temperature, etc.) and health conditions of the
test subject. A low BAC reading does not mean that the test
subject’s physical or mental performance or judgment (including
reaction times) can respond to an emergency. The concentration
of alcohol in the blood of a test subject cannot be exactly
determined by using a breath alcohol screening product.
KHN Solutions does not warrant that the operation of the
product will be error-free. KHN Solutions is not responsible for
any consequences arising from failure to follow instructions
or relating to the product’s use. This warranty does not apply:
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(a) to consequences caused by accident, abuse, tampering,
misuse, flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (b) to
consequences caused by operating the product outside the
permitted or intended uses described by KHN Solutions; (c) to
consequences caused by service performed by anyone who
is not a representative of KHN Solutions or a KHN Solutions.
Authorized Service Provider; or (d) to a product or part that
has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the
written permission of KHN Solutions.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY
AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND
CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, KHN SOLUTIONS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND
ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF
KHN SOLUTIONS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
AND TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS
DETERMINED BY KHN SOLUTIONS IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
No KHN Solutions reseller, agent, or employee is authorized to
make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.
If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the legality or
enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or
impaired.
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EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KHN SOLUTIONS
INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY
LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF
USE; LOSS OF REVENUE OR INCOME; LOSS OF ACTUAL
OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS
FROM A CONTRACT); LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY; LOSS
OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS; LOSS OF BUSINESS; LOSS
OF OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF
REPUTATION.
This Breath Alcohol Tester is intended to measure alcohol in
human breath. Readings obtained by this device are used in the
diagnosis of alcohol intoxication.
Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may last,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary by country, state or province. This Limited
Warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the
country in which the product purchase took place.
FCC REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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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.
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes
or modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by KHN Solutions Inc may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
RF EXPOSURE WARNING STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow
the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
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The information in this guide may change without notice. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this guide.
RSS-GEN, ISSUE 4, NOVEMBER 2014:
This device complies with ISEDC license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference;
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.’
RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with the IC RSS-102 radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
Please be sure to read this instruction manual carefully if you
believe your product is not operating properly. If you still feel
that your product requires warranty service, please follow these
instructions:
Obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number by emailing support@
bactrack.com
When shipping the product back to KHN Solutions, please
package the product carefully and ship using a major carrier
(UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc). To ensure proper credit for a returned
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item, be sure to obtain a delivery confirmation on the return
shipment. The customer is responsible for all return shipping
charges.
Include the following information with your returned product:
• Your Return Authorization number
• Name, address, and phone number as stated at the time
of order
• A copy of your original sales receipt
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE
