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PBT Calibration Manual
Introduction
Introduction
The FC10 is a preliminary breath test (PBT) instrument manufactured by Lifeloc Technologies, Inc., of Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
The Lifeloc FC10 was chosen in Michigan based on a careful evaluation of all instruments available.
The instrument is a lightweight, handheld, portable, standalone PBT. The FC10 uses a fuel cell sensor, which operates on the principle of electro-chemical oxidation. This means that the fuel cell reacts with alcohol in the breath to produce an electrical current, with the amount of current generated being proportionate to the amount of alcohol (the more alcohol, the higher the BrAC readout). It can detect breath alcohol levels between 0.000 and 0.600 grams per 210 liters of breath. The instrument is specific for alcohol and is inactive to acetone.
The instrument is stored in a plastic case containing a limited supply of individually wrapped mouthpieces.