Product Description
The AlcAlert BT5500 breathalyzer provides a rapid and accurate measurement of your blood alcohol level. This breathalyzer is compact and highly accurate. The AlcAlert utilizes advanced semiconductor technology to provide simple and reliable intoxication testing. The AlcAlert breathalyzer provides essential knowledge for safe driving or operating heavy machinery. Do not risk an arrest for driving under the influence. The AlcAlert BT5500 will provide peace of mind and safety for the responsible drinker.
AlcAlert BT5500 Breathalyzer measures blood alcohol concentration (%BAC) from the user's breath. Simply exhale into the unit and within seconds the LCD displays a precise measurement of your BAC.
The BT5500 breathalyzer is a compact and effective screening device that responsible drinkers cannot afford to be without. Protect yourself or a friend from the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol with this inexpensive personal breathalyzer.
AlcAlert Doesn't Require Mouthpieces
One of the important criteria in the design of our breathalyzer products is sanitation. The AlcAlert's unique industrial design has eliminated the need for installing mouthpieces. This alcohol tester is engineered to maintain sanitary conditions by doing away with contact between the subject's mouth and the machine. The subject will blow air into the unit's
Intake and will never touch the device with their lips. This method makes the AlcAlert BT5500 the perfect choice for alcohol testing at parties and any type of large social gathering by eliminating any risk of communicable hazards associated with multiple people using the same breathalyzer. The AlcAlert BT5500 is truly the best personal breathalyzer on the market today.
A Personal Breathalyzer that is Simple to Use
The AlcAlert is very easy to use and provides results in seconds. The BT5500 will beep when it is ready to begin measuring the alcohol level and once again, when it has gathered a large enough sample from the subject. Exhale gently into the unit and stop when you hear the second beep. In seconds, an easy to read back-lit LCD will display the results in 0.01% increments. The simple design and large easy to read LCD digits ensure that this is a personal alcohol tester that will be used frequently.
Advanced Gas-Sensor Technology
The BT5500 breathalyzer utilizes an advanced Japanese built gas sensor to measure a person's blood-alcohol level. The machine's sensor can accurately measure the alcohol in the subject's breath as they exhale towards the intake. This eliminates the need for mouthpieces.
Compact and Portable Breathalyzer
This alcohol tester is so small that it can easily fit into your pocket, purse, or glove compartment. The amazing advances in technology have enabled these machines to be miniaturized, while at the same time increasing the accuracy and sensitivity. Despite its diminutive size, this breathalyzer provides professional level results.
Simple and Quick to Use
Using the AlcAlert is a simple process. Simply press the button and wait for the beep. When you hear the first beep blow into the unit until you hear a second beep. In a few seconds the LCD screen will display your blood alcohol concentration in .01% increments.
Large Easy to Read Display
The easy to read LCD display shows the level of blood alcohol concentration (%BAC) in increments of 0.01%. The unit also has an orange back-lit display for low light conditions.
A Breathalyzer that Detects Errors
The AlcAlert is one of the few low cost breathalyzers on the market that detects errors while testing. The BT5500 will display an error message if you have an incomplete breath sample or if the sensor is temporarily saturated from a high alcohol level.
Backlight
An attractive orange backlight makes reading the AlcAlert BT5500 in the dark a non issue of concern.
AlcAlert has a Long Battery Life
The AlcAlert uses solid-state circuitry and a liquid crystal display unit and therefore uses very little power for each test. This enables the two AAA Alkaline batteries (included) to last for more than 300 uses. The breathalyzer will also warn you when the batteries are too low for an accurate reading and need to be replaced.
What does "-P" mean?
The -P icon is an indication of low battery power. Please replace the batteries.
What would cause the unit to read SAT?
The SAT icon indicates the sensor is saturated. This can occur if the unit is not allowed enough time between consecutive uses. For example, repeated testing without allowing the moisture to evaporate from the sensor will cause the machine to stop measuring and display the SAT error message. You should wait 30 minutes after eating, drinking, or smoking before performing a test. This will help avoid contaminating the gas sensor and ensure an accurate measurement.
How many times do I need to push the button to get the SAT off?
The SAT message will turn off after the liquid has evaporated from the alcohol sensor. This time can vary depending on what contaminants are deposited on the detector. It may require several times before the device is ready to measure again.
AlcAlert BT5500 Breathalyzer measures blood alcohol concentration (%BAC) from the user's breath. Simply exhale into the unit and within seconds the LCD displays a precise measurement of your BAC.
The BT5500 breathalyzer is a compact and effective screening device that responsible drinkers cannot afford to be without. Protect yourself or a friend from the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol with this inexpensive personal breathalyzer.
AlcAlert Doesn't Require Mouthpieces
One of the important criteria in the design of our breathalyzer products is sanitation. The AlcAlert's unique industrial design has eliminated the need for installing mouthpieces. This alcohol tester is engineered to maintain sanitary conditions by doing away with contact between the subject's mouth and the machine. The subject will blow air into the unit's
Intake and will never touch the device with their lips. This method makes the AlcAlert BT5500 the perfect choice for alcohol testing at parties and any type of large social gathering by eliminating any risk of communicable hazards associated with multiple people using the same breathalyzer. The AlcAlert BT5500 is truly the best personal breathalyzer on the market today.
A Personal Breathalyzer that is Simple to Use
The AlcAlert is very easy to use and provides results in seconds. The BT5500 will beep when it is ready to begin measuring the alcohol level and once again, when it has gathered a large enough sample from the subject. Exhale gently into the unit and stop when you hear the second beep. In seconds, an easy to read back-lit LCD will display the results in 0.01% increments. The simple design and large easy to read LCD digits ensure that this is a personal alcohol tester that will be used frequently.
Product Demonstration Video
Detailed Features
Advanced Gas-Sensor TechnologyThe BT5500 breathalyzer utilizes an advanced Japanese built gas sensor to measure a person's blood-alcohol level. The machine's sensor can accurately measure the alcohol in the subject's breath as they exhale towards the intake. This eliminates the need for mouthpieces.
Compact and Portable BreathalyzerThis alcohol tester is so small that it can easily fit into your pocket, purse, or glove compartment. The amazing advances in technology have enabled these machines to be miniaturized, while at the same time increasing the accuracy and sensitivity. Despite its diminutive size, this breathalyzer provides professional level results.
Simple and Quick to UseUsing the AlcAlert is a simple process. Simply press the button and wait for the beep. When you hear the first beep blow into the unit until you hear a second beep. In a few seconds the LCD screen will display your blood alcohol concentration in .01% increments.
Large Easy to Read DisplayThe easy to read LCD display shows the level of blood alcohol concentration (%BAC) in increments of 0.01%. The unit also has an orange back-lit display for low light conditions.
A Breathalyzer that Detects ErrorsThe AlcAlert is one of the few low cost breathalyzers on the market that detects errors while testing. The BT5500 will display an error message if you have an incomplete breath sample or if the sensor is temporarily saturated from a high alcohol level.
BacklightAn attractive orange backlight makes reading the AlcAlert BT5500 in the dark a non issue of concern.
AlcAlert has a Long Battery LifeThe AlcAlert uses solid-state circuitry and a liquid crystal display unit and therefore uses very little power for each test. This enables the two AAA Alkaline batteries (included) to last for more than 300 uses. The breathalyzer will also warn you when the batteries are too low for an accurate reading and need to be replaced.
Product Specifications
| Size: | 3½ x1¼ x ½ inches (90 x 31.5 x 16.5 mm) |
| Weight: | 1.6 oz (50 grams) |
| Accuracy*: | ±20% at 0.08 %BAC for 2 years, under normal operating conditions and factors** |
| Display: | %BAC in 0.01 increments ranging from 0.00 to 0.12 |
| Power & Battery life: | 2 AAA alkaline batteries for over 300 uses |
| Temperature Range: | Storage: -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C) Operating: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C ) |
| Warranty: | 90-Days |
| Notes: | * Accuracy varies depending on individual metabolism, blowing conditions, humidity, and the condition of the sensor. |
FAQs
The -P icon is an indication of low battery power. Please replace the batteries.
What would cause the unit to read SAT?
The SAT icon indicates the sensor is saturated. This can occur if the unit is not allowed enough time between consecutive uses. For example, repeated testing without allowing the moisture to evaporate from the sensor will cause the machine to stop measuring and display the SAT error message. You should wait 30 minutes after eating, drinking, or smoking before performing a test. This will help avoid contaminating the gas sensor and ensure an accurate measurement.
How many times do I need to push the button to get the SAT off?
The SAT message will turn off after the liquid has evaporated from the alcohol sensor. This time can vary depending on what contaminants are deposited on the detector. It may require several times before the device is ready to measure again.
Customer Reviews
- great as a gift Review by sndohio
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I bought 2 of these last week as a gift for my wife and her sister. They both loved it. It's not the most professional breathalyzer but the quality was great and the results were very accurate. It was very easy to reproduce the results.Quality Price Value
(Posted on 11/10/10) - over 300 tests Review by Michael C.
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I've had the alcalert for over 6 months and i've counted more than 300 tests so far. So far testing multiple people daily hasn't caused the device any problem. it just keeps on ticking. only downside is that i paid $80 for it and now it's $20 cheaper.Quality Price Value
I'll have to decide if calibrating it is better than just buying a whole new one. (Posted on 12/4/09) - portable breathalyzer Review by John_USC96
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great little breathalyzer. i haven't had any problems with it so far. i've used it for about a month now, and it's great to pull out and test friends. (Posted on 10/20/09)Quality Price Value - i love this breathalyzer Review by Jer G
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I got this for my birthday from my friends and we loved using it at the party. Everyone wanted to try it out and start a conversation about it.Quality Price Value
kudos for the great design. (Posted on 8/11/09) - easy to use Review by Tiff&Andy
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we're happy with it. it does what it says, and it's much cuter than the other breathalyzers we looked at. shipping was fast. service was great. (Posted on 8/6/09)Quality Price Value - Great product! Review by Alicia K
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We got the AlcAlert for new years and it was a blast at the party. Everyone wanted to test themselves, and it even stopped someone from leaving early. Shipping was fast and the packaging was great. I would highly recommend the alcalert bt5500 to anyone looking for a small compact breathalyzer. (Posted on 3/6/09)Quality Price Value - Happy with AlcAlert Review by AndyS
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So far I am happy with my purchase of the AlcAlert breathalyzer. I've been using it for a few months now, and I haven't ran into any problems. Though I would like more digits on the display, so I may look into purchasing one of these more expensive models. (Posted on 3/6/09)Quality Price Value - small and compact Review by Avi
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Pro: small, compact, looks great, accurateQuality Price Value
Cons: only goes up to .12. the err message confused me at first thinking there was an error. (Posted on 3/6/09)
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