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FC10 Functional Parts

PBT Operator Manual

FC10 Functional Parts

FC10 Interior Components

Fuel Cell

The fuel cell (not visible) absorbs the alcohol and converts it to electrical current. It is good for approximately 10,000 tests before needing replacement.

Breath Sampling Valve

The breath intake port, which directs the breath sample from the mouthpiece to the fuel cell.
Back of Lifeloc instrument showing intake port, fuel cell, and batteries.

Batteries

The batteries power an amplifier and cause the result to be displayed. Four AA alkaline batteries or NiMH batteries are needed to power the device and will last for about 160 “On” hours or up to 6000 tests.

FC10 Exterior Components

Power Button

Press and hold the power button on the bottom of the front of the unit until it beeps. The FC10 performs an automatic internal diagnostics check.

To turn the unit off, press and hold the power button until it beeps twice. The unit will shut down.

Note: Momentarily pressing the power button, when the unit is on, will return you to the main menu.

Function Button

This button scrolls through the menus and saves changes; as well as clears the display and returns the instrument to the automatic test mode, and if it is pressed three times it will display the results of the last test performed on the instrument. It is also used to calibrate the instrument.

Display Window

The display is numerical to three decimal places and is expressed as grams per 210 liters of breath. (0.125 means 0.125 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath). The instrument has a graphic LCD with an automatic back-light feature.

Execute Button

This button is used to manually override an automatic test. It is used with the function button and will set the instrument to take a manual test. This is the same for the calibration of the instrument.

Minus (-) / Plus (+) Button

These are used during calibration of the instrument.

Intake Port

This is where the breath sample enters the fuel cell after the mouthpiece is connected.

Battery Cover

This cover slides down to access the battery compartment.
Front of Lifeloc instrument showing - and + buttons, Function button, wrist lanyard, LCD display, Execute button, and Power button. Front of Lifeloc instrument.
Back of Lifeloc instrument showing intake port and battery cover. Back of Lifeloc instrument.
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