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What Is Calibration?
Over
time, all breath alcohol detectors
may need to be recalibrated.
Calibration is a process of
adjusting the internal software
so that the device can gauge
specific blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) levels. If the sensor
becomes saturated, then the
results of the device can become
skewed. This is due to the fact
that the manufacturer originally
calibrated the device at a time
when the sensor was unsaturated.
The calibration process is similar
to winding a clock. When the
clock is first set it displays
the accurate time. However,
over time the clock can gradually
drift a few minutes, and eventually
can be off by a reasonable amount
if you do not occasionally reset
the clock.
Calibration
Frequency
All
digital breath alcohol detectors
offered from Q3 Innovations,
LLC (Q3) come pre-calibrated,
but it is recommended that you
have a breath alcohol detector
verified for accuracy every
1-12 months, depending on frequency
of use. If you are using the
breath alcohol detector multiple
times daily, it is suggested
to have the device calibrated
at least monthly. If you do
not use the breath alcohol detector
daily but still use it several
times a month, then it is suggested
to have it verified at least
every 6 months. If you use the
alcohol detection only on rare
occasions, then you should have
it calibrated at least yearly.
Calibration helps ensure that
your device is operating correctly,
and is an inexpensive way to
greatly increase the useful
life of your breath alcohol
detector.
What
Is the Cost of the Calibration
Service?
The
cost of a calibration service
is $19.99 per calibration. This
price includes Q3’s return
cost of shipping within the
continental United States.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q.
Can I recalibrate a breath alcohol
detector myself?
R. No. Recalibration requires
the use of advanced breath alcohol
simulators to correctly perform
recalibration.
Q.
Which breath alcohol detectors
can Q3 calibrate?
R. Q3 can calibrate all AlcoHAWK®Series
and the FC Series breath alcohol
testers.
Q.
If I did not purchase a breath
alcohol detector directly from
Q3, can I have Q3 recalibrate
my device?
R. Yes. Simply follow the procedures
described above.
Q.
Is recalibration included in
the warranty?
R. No. The warranty is limited
to any defects with the unit,
and does not include routine
maintenance such as recalibration.
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