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Device Checklist
  • Check the power indicator on the instrument to ensure it's on.
  • "Ready to Start” should be displayed.
  • Check date & time are correct.
    • If incorrect note the correct time and date on the report and contact OSP Implied Consent.
  • Print Intoxilyzer operator checklist (F2 key)
  • Fill out the top section with the:
    • Test date, driver’s name, arresting officer's name & department
  • Requires the name of the officer observing the suspect
    • The observer and/or operator don't have to be the arresting officer.
  • Check off the rest of the steps as they're completed
  • Complete the Operator’s Checklist with the operator's
    • Name, department, signature, permit #
Device Setup
  • Press the “Start Test” button.
  • 'Jail release (Y/N)?' Is displayed.
    • Press “Enter”, the default is “N”.
  • “Scan Operator Permit or Press Enter” is displayed
    • Hold permit flat perpendicular to instrument's face directly above the keyboard until the bar code on the permit is read
      • Scanning successful: a tone is emitted & “Enter PIN #” will be displayed
      • Scanning fails: the instruments enter manual mode. See below.
    • Pressing the “Enter” key puts instrument in manual mode & prompts for permit information.
  • “Enter Operator PIN” is displayed on successful permit entry
    • Enter the four digit PIN # and press the “Enter” key.
    • The operator has three attempts to enter the correct PIN before the test is aborted
  • “Scan Subject License or Press Enter” is displayed.
    • The operator may scan the driver’s license or press “Enter” to manually enter the driver’s information
  • “Review Data (Y/N)?” Is displayed
    • If “Y” is selected, subject Name, DOB, ID#, and State of Issue is displayed
    • Subject info may be edited if needed
    • Each entry must be accepted by pressing the “Enter“ key.
Device Self-Test
  • “Ready in XX:XX” (usually about 30 seconds or less)
  • “Air Blank” is displayed & an internal purge pump operates for approx 20 secs
  • a self-diagnostics check is performed:
    • "Diagnostics Pass” displayed, or
    • “Diagnostic Fail” displayed & “Invalid Test – Diagnostic Fail” printed on the test report.
  • The above steps are performed again
  • “Air Blank” is displayed & an internal purge pump operates for approx 20 secs
    • On error “Ambient Failure” displayed and “*Invalid Test – Check Ambient Conditions” printed the test report
  • Breath sampling period: A progress bar is briefly displayed as a series of rectangular characters
  • “Please blow into mouthpiece to activate tone” is displayed in the display's top line
  • The device is ready to perform a breath test
Breath Test
  1. Read the following statement to the subject (located on the front of the instrument):
    • I WANT YOU TO TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND BLOW INTO THE INSTRUMENT WITH ONE LONG, CONTINUOUS BREATH. BLOW WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO INITIATE AND MAINTAIN THE AUDIBLE TONE. CONTINUE BLOWING UNTIL I TELL YOU TO STOP. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS?
    • If necessary, re-instruct subject on giving a proper breath sample & indicate that failure to comply will result in a refusal
  2. Have the subject provide a breath sample
    • Proper sample delivery is indicated by a continuous audible tone & “Please Blow” displayed.
    • Subject not cooperating with the breath test. Re-instruct. If determines the subject is refusing:
      • Abort test using “A” key (only during the 3 minute breath sample period).
      • Maintain Observation of subject
      • Read NORAC section IB
      • Ask the question after IB, “Will you provide physical cooperation and submit to a breath test”
      • Re-start the test
      • Suspend for refusal if subject does not complete the test by pressing the “R” key (only during the 3 minute breath sample period).
      • Articulate the refusal.
        • What did the subject say and do that indicated refusal?
        • What other observations are there regarding the subject’s ability to provide a breath sample?
  3. A “period” displayed after “Please blow” indicates adequate sample collection
  4. Instruct the subject to stop blowing.
  5. “Air Blank” is displayed & an internal purge pump operates for approx 20 secs
  6. "Please Wait XX:XX remaining” is displayed as a two minute observation time counts down
    • Observe the subject ensuring they don't take anything by mouth, vomit, or regurgitate liquid from the stomach into the mouth
  7. Breath sampling period: A progress bar is briefly displayed as a series of rectangular characters
  8. “Please blow into mouthpiece to activate tone” is displayed the int display's top line
  9. The device is ready to perform a breath test
  10. Perform steps 1 through 4 above again
Post Test
  • “Add Comments (Y/N)?” Is displayed. Enter:
    • “N” - the device prints test reports.
    • “Y” - The device displays three (3) comment messages, starting with “Comment Line 1”
  • Three (3) copies of the complete test report are printed
  • “Reprint Test (Y/N)” is displayed
  • Complete operator’s checklist with the operator’s name, department, signature and operator’s permit #
  • Breath test failure
    • Criteria
      • BAC 0.8% or more if not driving a commercial motor vehicle
      • BAC 0.4% or more if driving a commercial vehicle
      • Any amount for person under 21
    • On the ICCR 'Test Failure Section'
      • Fill in Instrument serial number
        • Found on instrument's side, or
        • The at the bottom of the instrument checklist
      • Tick one of the suspension period boxes
    • Tick the DMV hearing conducted in person box
    • Fill in: Signature, Agency, Telephone #, Print Name & Agency ID, DPSST #
    • ICCR temporary permit form
      • If seizing ODL and driver eligible for temp permit
        • Tick 'Yes' box next to 'Eligible for temporary permit'
        • Fill in licence type, restrictions, & endorsement from ODL
        • Fill in effective from & to date
          • Fill in from D07
        • Have driver sign or know to sign permit to make it valid
      • If driver is not eligible
        • Tick the 'No' box next to 'Eligible for temporary permit'
  • Breath test Refusal
    • On the ICCR 'Test Refusal' Section'
      • Tick 'You refused to submit to a breath test'
      • Tick the one or three year suspension box
    • Tick the DMV hearing conducted in person box
    • Fill in: Signature, Agency, Telephone #, Print Name & Agency ID, DPSST #
    • ICCR temporary permit form
      • If seizing ODL and driver eligible for temp permit
        • Tick 'Yes' box next to 'Eligible for temporary permit'
        • Fill in licence type, restrictions, & endorsement from ODL
        • Fill in effective from & to date
          • Fill in from D07
        • Have driver sign or know to sign permit to make it valid
      • If driver is not eligible
        • Tick the 'No' box next to 'Eligible for temporary permit'
  • Breath test pass
    • Tick the ICCR 'Driver did not fail test nor refuse to submit…' box
    • DO NOT submit any forms to DMV. Keep for own records
Test Reports
  • On test completion, the device prints out 3 copies of a test report
    • All considered originals and must be kept
  • Two types of test reports: Complete and incomplete
  • Incomplete test reports are different from complete test reports as follows:
    • Test result won't have any numerical information, a refusal or an interfering substance detected statement.
    • A message is printed after the “Additional Comments” section followed by additional info
    • A “Suggested Corrective Action” statement may be printed
      • Strict adherence to suggested correction actions is neither required nor necessary to correct an exception condition.
Complete reports
  • Test successful
    • There will two BAC numbers provided on the test report
    • Note: different BAC numbers on a single report don't indicate a “rising” or “falling” BAC
  • Test refused
    • Operator terminated test sequence due to subject's refusal to continue
    • Test is complete and should not be restarted (unless operator error)
    • Generated by pressing "R" key or "Start/Stop" button during 3 minute breath sampling
    • Print and submit into evidence
  • Interfering substance detected
    • A substance other than alcohol detected in the breath sample
    • The test is complete & should not be restarted.
    • A test report indicating “Subject Test Refused” is not required to document a refusal
    • Corrective actions:
      • Discontinue the Implied Consent process.
      • Ask the subject about diabetes, fasting, & solvent exposure.
        • If diabetic, consider EMS assistance.
      • Consider requesting a voluntary blood sample from the subject or obtain a warrant.
      • Any observations made during the testing sequence may be recorded in the comments section.
Incomplete reports
  • Ambient fail
    • Alcohol, or a contaminant, introduced into the sample chamber from the surrounding room air during an “Air Blank”.
    • Ambient Fail” displayed & “*Invalid Test – Check Ambient Conditions” printed
      • Instrument sucked in alcohol or a contaminant
    • The test is not complete & can be restarted
      • “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
    • Corrective actions:
      • Consider removing any contaminants from the area (including the subject, if necessary).
      • Use a new mouthpiece and restart the test.
      • Continue the test until the subject properly submits to or refuses the test.
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • Deficient sample
    • The subject did not blow long enough with sufficient force to properly provide a sample during the breath sample period
    • "Deficient Sample” displayed and “*Invalid Test – Deficient Sample” printed
    • The test is not complete and can be restarted
      • unless the operator determines that the subject is physically incapable of providing a proper sample).
      • “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
    • Subject physically incapable of providing breath sample:
      • Articulate the reason.
      • If the subject is able to provide the first sample then there is no reason why they can not provide a second, this would be a refusal.
      • here is not a BAC% result on a “Deficient Sample”
    • Corrective actions:
      • Consider re-instructing the subject on how to provide a proper breath sample.
      • If continuing with the testing process, use a new mouthpiece and restart the test.
      • Continue the test until the subject properly submits to or refuses the test.
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • Improper sample
    • The subject blows into the mouthpiece at an improper time during the testing sequence
    • “Improper Sample” displayed and “*Invalid Test – Improper Sample” printed
    • Operator must maintain control of the breath tube
    • The test is not complete and can be restarted
      • “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
    • Corrective actions:
      • Consider re-instructing the subject on how to provide a proper breath sample.
      • Use a new mouthpiece and restart the test.
      • Continue the test until the subject properly submits to or refuses the test.
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • No sample given
    • The subject didn't blow hard enough into the device to activate the audible tone during the breath sampling period.
    • “No Sample Given” displayed & “*Invalid Test – No Sample Given” is printed
    • The test is not complete and can be restarted
    • Corrective actions:
      • Consider re-instructing the subject on providing a proper breath sample.
      • If continuing testing process, restart the test.
      • Continue the test until the subject properly submits to or refuses the test.
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • Purge fail
    • Device unable to purge the sample cell after running a breath test.
    • May be due to the purge pump not operating or breath path being obstructed.
    • “Purge Fail” displayed & “*Invalid Test – Purge Fail” printed
    • The test is not complete and can be restarted
      • “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
    • Corrective actions:
      • Remove mouthpiece from the breath tube and check for obstructions
      • Use a new mouthpiece and restart the test
      • If an additional exception message is given, consider placing the instrument out of service
      • Leave the instrument power on and consider locating an alternative testing location
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • Range exceeded
    • The test result was higher than 0.60 %BAC
    • “Range Exceeded” displayed and “*Invalid Sample – Range Exceeded” printed
    • May be due to a high concentration of residual alcohol in the subject’s mouth or upper respiratory tract from recent consumption of alcohol or having vomited or regurgitated liquid from the stomach into the mouth
    • The test is not complete and can be restarted.
      • “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
    • Corrective actions:
      • Consider checking the subject’s mouth.
      • Conduct another pre-test wait/observation period of at least 15 minutes.
      • Use a new mouthpiece and restart the test.
      • Continue the test until the subject properly submits to or refuses the test.
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • Residual alcohol present
    • Residual alcohol detected in the subject's mouth or upper respiratory tract.
      • Possible recent consumption of alcohol, vomiting or liquid regurgitation
    • ⁃ “Residual Alcohol Present” displayed & “*Invalid Sample – Residual Alcohol Present” printed
    • The test is not complete & can be restarted. “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
    • Corrective actions:
      • Consider checking subject’s mouth.
      • Conduct another pre-test wait/observation period of at least 15 minutes.
      • Use a new mouthpiece and restart the test.
      • Continue the test until the subject properly submits to or refuses the test.
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • RFI detected
    • A radio or cellular phone transmission is detected near the device
    • “RFI Detected” displayed & “*Invalid Test – RFI Detected” printed
    • The test is not complete and can be restarted
      • “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
    • Corrective actions:
      • Remove interference source from device's vicinity ⁃ Use a new mouthpiece and restart the test.
      • If an additional exception message is given, consider placing the instrument out of service
      • Leave the instrument power on and consider locating an alternative testing location.
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • Sample correlation failure
    • the subject did not provide two similar valid breath samples
      • May be result of improper breath sample delivery or residual alcohol in the subject's upper respiratory tract
    • “Sample Corr. Fail” displayed & “*Invalid Test – Subject Sample Correlation Failure” printed.
    • The test is not complete and can be restarted
      • “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
    • Corrective actions:
      • Consider checking the subject’s mouth.
      • Conduct another pre-test wait/observation period of at least 15 minutes.
      • Consider re-instructing the subject on how to provide a proper breath sample.
      • Use a new mouthpiece & restart the test.
      • Continue the test until the subject properly submits to or refuses the test.
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
  • Sequence aborted
    • The operator aborted the testing sequence.
    • “Sequence Aborted” displayed & “*Invalid Test – Sequence Aborted by Operator” printed
    • The test is not complete and can be restarted.
      • “F6” auto populate – If test needs to be restarted
      • F6 only works after login
      • Press F6 when the instrument asks to scan driver’s license
    • Corrective actions:
      • If the test was terminated in error, it may be restarted
      • Record observations made during test sequence in the comments section
Reprinting reports
  • Test Reports can be re-printed from the device by the operator at anytime up until the instrument’s memory is downloaded by the Department of State Police
  • Post download may be request from:
    • Oregon State Police Portland Metro Forensic Laboratory, Toxicology / Implied Consent Section, 13309 SE 84th Avenue, Suite 200, Clackamas, Oregon 97015.
    • Tel: (971) 673-8230
  • To Reprint a report
    • From the “Ready to Start” message, press “F4”
    • “Scan Operator Permit or Press Enter” is displayed
    • Scanpermit or press “Enter” and type in permit#.
    • “Enter Operator PIN” is displayed
    • Enter personal PIN#
    • On valid entry, the device will display all test reports performed by the operator still stored in the instruments internal memory
      • Tests are sorted by test date, test time, and subject name.
    • Use the “Page Up” and “Page Down” keys to select a report
    • Press “Enter” key to initiate print the selected report
      • Only Test Reports generated by the operator will be available to the operator for reprinting.
      • Reprints are identical Test Reports to the originals
    • Enter the desired number of reprints.
    • If the test report info isn't displayed, the report may no longer be available on the device.
      • Additional copies can be requested from the Oregon State Police Implied Consent Program.
Device Error Messages
  • Tank Pressure Low Change Standard Soon
    • If the instrument detects that the external ethanol breath standard pressure is less than approximately 75 PSI.
    • Continue with the testing sequence and
    • nNotify the agency responsible for hosting the instrument of the warning message.
  • No Permit Found
    • The instrument is unable to verify the permit number entered by the operator,
    • The operator does not have a valid permit number,
    • The permit number has not been entered in the instrument’s internal database, or
    • The operator is using an incorrect permit number.
  • Incorrect PIN
    • The instrument is unable to verify the PIN entered by the operator.
    • An operator is given three attempts to correctly enter their PIN before the instrument aborts the testing sequence.
  • Permit Expired
    • The operator’s permit has expired.
    • The operator should contact the Oregon State Police Implied Consent Unit.
  • Clearance Exceeded
    • The operator has attempted to perform an operation with the instrument that they have not been given clearance for.
    • The operator should contact Oregon State Police to arrange for a Technician to perform the attempted operation or to service the instrument.
Putting Device Out of Service
  • Determine exactly what the exception message being reported by the instrument is.
    • This information is required to report condition to the OSP regional dispatch centre
  • Perform the suggested correction action that is provided with the exception message.
    • The dispatcher will ask if the corrective action was performed prior to placing the instrument out-of-service.
  • Contact the OSP regional dispatch centre and provide notification of the exception:
    • OSP Regional Dispatch Cente: 1-800-292-6517
  • Leave the instrument ON
  • Place an Out-of-Service notification placard on the instrument
    • Don't remove an out-of-service placard unless authorised to do so by an OSP trained technician
    • Placard located on the back of the laminated “Local DRE” list.
  • Notify the host agency and/or dispatch
  • Locate an alternative testing location and restart the testing sequence.
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