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The Sobermate S7 is a fuel cell breathalyser with a colour screen, adjustable settings, a 10,000 test memory and Bluetooth. This page covers everything in the printed manual: setting up, taking a test, reading the screen, troubleshooting, and using the menu.
What’s in the box
- Sobermate S7 breathalyser x 1
- AAA batteries x 2
- Mouthpieces x 6
- Carrying case x 1
- Instruction manual x 1
On the device you’ll find the mouthpiece slot, the display, the power button, the menu button (M), and the battery cover on the back.
Insert the batteries and mouthpiece
- Open the battery cover. Pull the hook on the back down.
- Fit two AAA batteries. Use 1.5V alkaline batteries and match the polarity markings.
- Insert a mouthpiece into the mouthpiece slot before you test. Make sure it fits securely.
For hygiene, use a new mouthpiece before testing someone else.
How to take a test
- Power on. Hold the power button for 2 seconds. The screen shows the alarm limit, the date (YY-MM-DD) and the time.
- Wait for warm up. It starts automatically. When the device is ready, “START BLOW” shows with a double beep.
- Blow into the mouthpiece. Blow steadily until the device beeps twice. The blowing time needed varies with the environment and how hard you blow.
- Wait for analysis. “ANALYZING” shows once a proper sample has been collected.
- Read your result. After a few seconds your estimated BAC shows for 4 seconds. The power and menu buttons are disabled during this time.
To test again, press the power button briefly. To switch off, hold it for 2 seconds. After 3 minutes with no action, the device switches off by itself.
The S7 shows 0.00% even when very low alcohol levels, up to 0.006%BAC, are detected. A zero reading doesn’t guarantee there is no alcohol in your system.
Reading the screen
Result screen
- Test number
- Test time
- Previous result
- Current result
- How long the result stays on screen
Status bar
- Total number of tests performed
- Current temperature
- Current time
- Battery level
Troubleshooting
BLOW ERROR
The breath sample was too small for a measurement. Test again and follow all the instructions carefully.
LOW BATTERY
The battery is too low to test. Replace both batteries with brand new alkaline AAA batteries.
CALIBRATION DUE DATE HAS PASSED
The device is past its recommended calibration interval. Send it back for calibration.
OVER NUMBER OF TEST ALLOWED
The device has passed its recommended number of tests. Send it back for calibration.
OUT OF TEMP RANGE
The temperature is outside the range the device can operate in. Bring it into range, then test again.
SAMPLING ERROR
The device can’t test because of an issue in the sampling system. If it keeps happening, contact us.
BREATH SAMPLE WITH EXCESSIVE SALIVA
Too much saliva was detected while you blew. Test again and follow all the instructions carefully.
Menu settings
To open the menu, hold the menu button (M) for 1 second while the device is warming up (step 2 of the test).
- Move up: press the power button
- Move down: press the menu button
- Select an option: hold the power button for 1 second
- Save and return: hold the power button for 1 second
- Cancel or go back: hold the menu button for 1 second
Test result
Shows the test number, date (YY/MM/DD), time and result of earlier tests. Press the power button for the previous result or the menu button for the next one. When memory is full, the oldest result is deleted to make room. Back up important test data regularly.
Bluetooth
The S7 has Bluetooth 5.0 and connects to your phone through the ALCOFIND (UNIVERSAL) app. It is off by default. Press the power or menu button to switch between ON and OFF. The app works with iOS 9.0 or later and Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later. Search for “ALCOFIND (UNIVERSAL)” in the App Store or Google Play, or scan the QR codes in the manual PDF.
Alarm limit
Sets the BAC level that triggers the alarm. Choose OFF, or 0.010% to 0.100%BAC in steps of 0.01% (0.10‰ to 1.00‰ in steps of 0.10‰). The default is 0.05%BAC. Press the power button to increase and the menu button to decrease.
Unit
Choose %BAC, mg/100mL, µg/L, mg/L, ‰ or g/210L. The default is %BAC. Press the power or menu button to cycle through the options.
Brightness
Five levels, from dark to bright. Press the power button to brighten and the menu button to dim.
Sound
Volume is off, or 1 to 5. Press the power button to increase and the menu button to decrease.
Information
Shows the firmware version (VER), the last calibration date and time (CAL), and the total number of tests performed (TEST).
Time
Format is YYYY/MM/DD, HH:MM:SS. Hold the power button for 1 second to move to the next digit. Press the power button to increase a value and the menu button to decrease it. To save, hold the menu button for 1 second or press the power button on the seconds digit, then choose YES and hold the power button for 1 second. To cancel and go back, hold the menu button for 1 second.
Technician
This option is for authorised technicians only.
Specifications
| BAC range | 0.000 to 0.500 %BAC 0.00 to 5.00 ‰ 0.00 to 2.50 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | ±0.005 %BAC at 0.100 %BAC at 25°C ±0.05 ‰ at 1.00 ‰ at 25°C ±0.025 mg/L at 0.50 mg/L at 25°C |
| Warm up time | Within 5 seconds at 0.050 %BAC (may vary with the measurement conditions) |
| Response time | 2 to 8 seconds |
| Mouthpiece | Sobermate brand mouthpieces |
| Sensor type | Fuel cell |
| Power supply | 2 x AAA alkaline batteries |
| Memory capacity | 10,000 tests |
| Ambient conditions | -5 to 50°C |
| Wireless connection | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Calibration frequency | Every 12 months or 1000 tests, whichever comes first |
| Dimensions | 54 mm x 116 mm x 23 mm |
| Weight | 90 g including batteries |
Calibration and registration
The S7 uses a fuel cell sensor, which needs regular calibration to stay accurate. Calibrate it every 12 months or every 1000 tests, whichever comes first. To keep the device to the Australian Standard, calibrate it every 12 months.
Register your S7 at my.andatech.com.au to activate your warranty, get calibration reminders, and schedule calibrations. You can add as many Andatech products to the account as you need.
Warranty
Your device has a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship or parts under normal use. Calibration is not covered. Keep your receipt, because the warranty applies to the original purchase only and proof of purchase is needed for a claim.
To claim, call 1300 800 200 or email support@andatech.com.au for a Return Authorisation Number (RA#). Write the RA# clearly on the outside of the package and pack the device so it isn’t damaged in transit. You cover the cost of shipping it to us, and returns without an RA# or proof of purchase can’t be accepted.
The warranty doesn’t cover accidents, misuse, tampering, liquid damage (including blowing liquid into the device), or devices used outside Australia. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law still apply.