Product Description
The AlcoMate AccuCell AL9000 is a lightweight and portable alcohol detector that uses the new fuel cell technology for maximum accuracy. It is perhaps the easiest to use fuel cell based alcohol breathalyzer machine on the market today.
Many alcohol testers work by using a silicon oxide chip to detect and measure alcohol concentrations. These designs are more error prone and subject to contamination problems. The advanced fuel cell technology of the AccuCell AL9000 requires fewer re-calibrations and is more accurate. The AL9000 can also handle high volume testing without a problem.
The AccuCell was designed with the professional tester in mind with such features as a USB connection to allow the export of data to a computer in Excel format for analysis. At the current time the software supports Windows XP, VISTA and Windows 7. The AlcoMate AccuCell gives an accurate reading of blood alcohol concentration and has a rapid response time. Professionals such as law enforcement personnel, hospitals or businesses can rely on the AL9000 when fuel cell accuracy is needed.
Fuel cell technology is one of the most advanced methods for determining levels of intoxication. The fuel cell breathalyzer is considered the “gold standard “for portable breathalyzer testing. This is the type of device preferred by law enforcement and other professionals that require maximum accuracy. Most consumer breathalyzers use semiconductor-based designs for detecting and measuring alcohol in a subject’s breath. This technique is less accurate and is subject to contamination and false positives.
A fuel cell measures alcohol content by catalyzing a chemical reaction with platinum metal. In this reaction, the ethanol present in the subject's breath is oxidized to acetic acid at the anode and the overall reaction produces acetic acid and water as well as creating an electric current. This current is measured and used to calculate the level of blood alcohol. Fuel Cell breathalyzers are more specific for ethyl alcohol and less prone to false readings from substances such as ketones that are similar in chemical structure to alcohol. Therefore, they are accurate and very stable.
Advances in manufacturing have led to a dramatic decrease in the price of fuel cell technology. Consumers now have access to the same high quality technology as law enforcement professionals for personal alcohol testing. Prices for this line of alcohol testers has dropped to nearly one-third what it was a year ago
Many alcohol testers work by using a silicon oxide chip to detect and measure alcohol concentrations. These designs are more error prone and subject to contamination problems. The advanced fuel cell technology of the AccuCell AL9000 requires fewer re-calibrations and is more accurate. The AL9000 can also handle high volume testing without a problem.
The AccuCell was designed with the professional tester in mind with such features as a USB connection to allow the export of data to a computer in Excel format for analysis. At the current time the software supports Windows XP, VISTA and Windows 7. The AlcoMate AccuCell gives an accurate reading of blood alcohol concentration and has a rapid response time. Professionals such as law enforcement personnel, hospitals or businesses can rely on the AL9000 when fuel cell accuracy is needed.
Additional Information
A fuel cell measures alcohol content by catalyzing a chemical reaction with platinum metal. In this reaction, the ethanol present in the subject's breath is oxidized to acetic acid at the anode and the overall reaction produces acetic acid and water as well as creating an electric current. This current is measured and used to calculate the level of blood alcohol. Fuel Cell breathalyzers are more specific for ethyl alcohol and less prone to false readings from substances such as ketones that are similar in chemical structure to alcohol. Therefore, they are accurate and very stable.
Advances in manufacturing have led to a dramatic decrease in the price of fuel cell technology. Consumers now have access to the same high quality technology as law enforcement professionals for personal alcohol testing. Prices for this line of alcohol testers has dropped to nearly one-third what it was a year ago
Product Features
- State of the Art Fuel-Cell Alcohol Sensors
- DOT Approved: Accuracy +/- 0.005% BAC
- Export of Date in Excel Format
- Less Prone to Interference
- Rapid Response
- Less Frequent Sensor Calibration
- Large 4-Digit Decimal Display (0.000%)
- Active Pressure Sensor
- Deep-Lung Air Sampling
- Cumulative Test Counter
- Audible Alerts / Low Battery Indicator
- Auto Power Off
- Individually Wrapped Extended Mouthpieces
Product Specifications
| Alcohol Sensor: | Long-life Electrochemical Fuel Cell |
| Size: | 106 x 50 x 20 mm |
| Weight: | 2.8 ounces (including batteries) |
| Operating Temp: | 0 - 40 degrees C (32 - 104 degrees F) |
| Battery: | 1.5V AAA Batteries x2 (Included) |
| Response Time: | 10 seconds or less up to 0.100% BAC |
| Recovery Time: | ~ 1 minute between consecutive tests |
| Sampling System: | Actuated Deep Lung-Air Sampling |
| Detection Range: | 0.000 ~ 0.400% BAC |
| Display: | 4-Digit Decimal Ultra bright LCD Display (0.000% BAC) |
| Sensor Accuracy: | +/- 0.005% BAC |
| Warranty: | 1 Year |
Customer Reviews
- fast shipping and works as expected Review by Rangers2010
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I've never used another breathalizer before so I have nothing to compare to. Unit arrived the next day and the instructions were fairly easy to understand.Quality Price Value
I had a few beers with dinner. Watched some TV and fired up the breathalizer. It read .04 which is in line with what most chart estimations say for my weight and gender.
I'll be sure to take this with me to the next pub. (Posted on 9/1/10) - trouble with software Review by BimmerTed
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great breathalyzer. only problem i had was that i had some trouble setting up the software onto my computer. luckily the tech support guy helped me out step by step. (Posted on 1/18/10)Quality Price Value - This breathalyzer is for real Review by Malcom78
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First off, the customer service was very knowledgeable about the model breathalyzers they carried. shipping was faster than i paid for and the item arrived in new condition.Quality Price Value
I didn't get the PC software since i run windows vista, but this breathalyzer really is the nicest breathalyzer I've purchased. the results come quick and consistent. it has only been a week since i got it, but I'm excited to know that the sensor won't wear out like other breathalyzers. Kudos to you guys. (Posted on 9/3/09) - Like it a lot! Review by SouthBay Clinical Testing
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Great breathalyzer and the usb kit is great to transfer the data to our reports. We use to use an alcohawk but this is on another level. (Posted on 7/1/09)Quality Price Value
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