How accurate is the BACtrack S80?

There’s a lot to like about the S80 Pro, but above all else, it’s the best because it’s the most accurate. BACtrack claims that the S80 Pro can track BAC levels from 0.000 percent to 0.400 percent, and its fuel-cell-based hardware won’t show false positives.

How do you calibrate a breathalyzer?

The two principal calibration methods for breathalyzers are calibration gas mixture and breath alcohol simulation. Both methods function by supplying a known concentration of alcohol of air to the breathalyzer in air or nitrogen.

Do I need to calibrate my breathalyzer?

For any Alcolizer or breathalyser unit to provide true accuracy, regular re-calibration is required. Whether your breathalyser unit is for personal purposes, workplace testing use or law enforcement, an inaccurate reading could cost one or more human lives.

Does BACtrack mobile need calibration?

Get your BACtrack calibrated regularly. Over time, all alcohol testers need to be calibrated to maintain accuracy, even police units. For the Professional Grade BACtrack breathalyzers, such as the S80, Element and BACtrack Mobile, we recommend that you send them in for calibration about once a year.

How often do you have to calibrate a breathalyzer?

When should you calibrate your breathalyzer? Calibration should be performed once per 100-500 tests or every 6 months, depending on the type of breathalyzer, sensor used and manufacturer’s specifications. If a person has been drinking alcohol and the device shows 0.00‰.

What happens if you don’t calibrate a breathalyzer?

Common Challenges to Breathalyzer Results An improperly calibrated or poorly maintained machine will produce unreliable results that cannot form the basis of a presumption of intoxication under per se DUI laws.

Is BACtrack accurate?

BACtrack Most Accurate in Independent Tests Several reporters have tested commercially available breathalyzers against the police gold-standard breathalyzer unit and found BACtrack is the most accurate. Read more about the NBC-affiliate, CBS-affiliate, and Car & Driver reports on accuracy in breathalyzers.

Are BACtrack breathalyzers accurate?

How do you calibrate a BACtrack?

How It Works

1. Choose BACtrack Model & Enter Device Details. Select which device you’d like calibrated, and enter the serial number and purchase details.
2. Choose Service Level & Add to Cart.
3. Checkout & Mail Your Device to BACtrack.
4. Device is Calibrated & Returned to You.

Are BACtrack breathalyzers Accurate?

What happens if I don’t calibrate my BACtrack S80 pro?

Not calibrating the unit per the suggested time frames can harm the sensor. Pro Grade Breathalyzers (such as the BACtrack S80 Pro, Trace Pro, or Mobile Pro) hold calibration longer than do the non-Pro Grade units (such as the BACtrack S35, Vio or Keychain).

How do I calibrate my BACtrack breathalyzer?

All BACtrack breathalyzer calibrations are done at our San Francisco, CA facility. In order to get your unit calibrated, follow the steps on our calibration page: Breathalyzer Calibration. You must have a credit or debit card to use this method.

How do I change the unit of measure in the BACtrack?

Units of Measure – By default, the BACtrack will display test results in %BAC, which is the standard in North America and in many other regions. To change to a different unit of measure, press the Start button. You can select Promille (0/00) or mg/L as alternate units of measure.

How do I set%BAC settings on the S80 pro?

Audible Warnings – By default, the S80 Pro does not sound an audible warning after a specific %BAC result. To set an audible warning at or above a specific %BAC threshold, press Start button to cycle through %BAC values. Blow Time – The S80 Pro defaults to the longest blow time available with the unit, which is five seconds.