Description

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The Lifeloc FC 20 is the top of the range fuel cell breath alcohol tester from Lifeloc that provides accurate and reliable measurement of Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) for those concerned about alcohol intoxication in themselves or others.

Lifeloc designed and manufactures the FC20 breathalyser in the USA. Lifeloc breathalysers are now AS3547 certified.

Lifeloc FC 20 uses full sized platinum fuel cell technology that powers this globally recognised law enforcement equipment. Lifeloc breathalysers are used in over 35 countries and by many law enforcement agencies, for very good reason – they are exceptionally reliable and accurate!

This unit is recommended for workplace testing, law enforcement and healthcare applications

Key Product Features:

• • Alcohol Specific. Lifeloc FC 20 is always and only alcohol specific. Common semiconductor devices can give positive readings even when no alcohol is present.
  • BAC Management. Lifeloc FC 20 displays Breath Flow & Alcohol Curve charts so that you can visually confirm whether Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is rising or falling.
  • Computer Interface:
    • DataTrak™ software downloads test results directly to your PC
    • Quickly sort, print, archive or chart results
  • Menu Driven Software:
    • Easily guides users through the testing process
    • Can be customized to your testing needs
  • Data Management Solutions:
    • Multiple data entry fields for unique Subject ID, User ID or location information
    • Optional Keyboard
  • Printing Capabilities:
    • Portable Thermal Printer or PC printing withDataTrak™
  • Security Features:
    • Password Protection prevents unauthorized changing of calibration and/or user settings
    • User selectable Calibration/Cal Check Lockout
    • Lockout available by time or number of tests
  • Reliable. The combination of long working life, BAC management, alcohol specificity and high accuracy adds up to a device that can be trusted to perform.
  • Accurate. Lifeloc FC 20 uses the same fuel cell technology that Lifeloc put into their law enforcement breathalysers.
  • Easy to Use. prompts you with easy to understand icons on a high resolution screen – making it easy and fast to get BAC readings
  • Electrochemical fuel cell
  • Convenient menu
  • Ease of Use in the Field. With just two buttons, the Lifeloc FC 20 easily allows the operator to:
    • Capture breath samples
    • Recall previous tests in seconds.
    • With extra large buttons, users can operate the Lifeloc FC 20 whilst wearing gloves.
    • Visual & audible cues assist the operator to know exactly where they are during the sampling process.
    • Menu driven, customisable software
    • Easily guides users through the testing process
    • 500 test memory
    • Audible prompts to ensure proper test taking
    • Breath pressure sensor
    • Test won’t activate until subject begins blowing
    • Additional security against an uncooperative subject

Great Accuracy

• The Lifeloc FC 20 uses a platinum electrochemical sensor (fuel cell) – the standard in police issued breath testers.
• The long term stability of the sensor means you can count on accurate results year after year.*

Precision Instrument

• Full sized platinum fuel cell
• Superior accuracy and long life
• Double pump sampling system
• Unsurpassed passive testing
• Perfect for open containers
• Rapid multiple subject testing
• Rapid & repeatable test taking
• Immediate response on negative,
• Immediate recovery on negative,
• Best in class
• Operating temperature – 0-55°C

Ease of Use

• User selectable test modes
• Auto, Manual and Passive options
• Passive can be turned on or off
• Dual trigger modes
• End of breath: test taken at end of breath sample
• Precise volume: test taken after detecting 1.5L of breath
• Large backlit LCD display
• Excellent day or night visibility
• Full 64 character display
• Easy to understand prompts with full text alerts
• Power saving auto shut-off
• Sturdy & rugged design
• Optional rubber grip protects the unit from damage
• Fits securely in your hand, small enough to fit in a shirt pocket
• Heavy duty components and rugged case
• Long battery life
• 160 hours of “on time” or up to 6000 tests

Warranty

• Lifeloc FC 20 breath alcohol testers are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material for one year (from the date of purchase).
• It is recommended that only qualified technicians perform maintenance of any breath alcohol tester.

* All breath alcohol testing devices require periodic maintenance and calibration to ensure proper working order. Industry best practice is every 6 months for workplace testing.