Why is the temperature-check feature in the AlcoHAWK® Elite useful?
All alcohol testers should be operated between 50 – 104 º F to ensure maximum results. If a breath alcohol test is performed in a temperature below 50 º F, the results of a breath alcohol testing device are often higher than the subject’s true BAC. If a breath alcohol test is performed in a temperature above 104 º F, the results of the breath alcohol testing device are often higher than the subject’s true BAC. The AlcoHAWK® Elite’s temperature-check feature displays the current temperature when the user first activates the Elite. If the temperature at the time of testing is below 50 º F, the Elite displays “Cool” on the LCD screen to warn the user that the temperature is below the optimal temperature testing range. If the temperature at the time of testing is above 104 º F, the Elite displays “Hot” on the LCD screen to warn the user that the temperature is above the optimal temperature testing range.
