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LESSON PLAN

Course: Basic Breath Test Operators

Class Title: Initial Operation of the BT

Instrument

Effective Date: April 22, 2014

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COVER PAGE

TIME: 2.5 hrs.

COURSE : Basic Breath Test Operators

CLASS TITLE: Initial Operational of the BT Instrument

CLASS LEVEL: Basic Student

OBJECTIVES: See page 3

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture/Hands-on

METHOD OF TESTING: Written/Practical

TRAINING AIDS: Intoxilyzer Model 5000EN and 8000, Evidence Cards, Mouth pieces, PowerPoint, Proxima, Screen, Intoxilyzer 5000EN and 8000 Breath Analysis Instrument Operators Manual (Kentucky Model)

REFERENCES: See page 4

COMPLETED BY: Thomas G. Blankenship

DATE: October 2010

REVISIONS BY: Danny J. Dailey

DATE OF REVISIONS: April 22, 2014

APPROVED BY (signature):

DATE APPROVED:

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OBJECTIVES:

AT THE END OF THE SESSION EACH LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO:

1. Without reference, as discussed in class the student will

be able to administer breath tests using the breath

analysis instrument (s) by following the instrument’s

messages and commands on the digital display.

2. Without reference, as discussed in class the student will

be able to identify and differentiate between the various

incorrect operational procedures, condition and

instrument errors / diagnostic failure.

3. Without reference, as discussed in class the student will

be able to demonstrate the appropriate action toward

various incorrect operational procedures, condition and

instrument errors / diagnostic failure.

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REFERENCES:

Intoxilyzer Model 5000EN Operators Manual

Intoxilyzer Model 8000 Operators Manual

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We are now going to go over each card that could possibly

be produced by an operator while they are running test. You

are responsible for not only identifying each card but

knowing what actions to take to correct or report the

condition.

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INTRO

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Identical info:

Name of agency, where the instrument is physically located

Serial number, third line down far right side.

Sub Name, this format is automatically generated as you

type in the information. You do not put in commas. This field

will hold up to 25 characters.

Agency, Type the full name. (no OPD or RPD) An exception

would be unique initials, such as KSP.

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Go over the test, times and results of each.

Point out the signature of the officer; the subject’s name line, and the additional information and/or remarks. Point out the importance of documenting the observation time and not using abbreviations or just numbers that could be misunderstood.

Differences in evidence:

Date and time line, be sure to emphasize that the time used in the log book is the sub test time; the only time this line is used is if the sub test time is not on the card. With the 8000 the time at the top of the card is the time the operator pushed the start test button to begin inputting data (start a test, not bring it out of standby mode)

ORI, the KY is automatically generated with the 5000EN; all the operator inputs are the numbers. However with the 8000 the operator has to manually input the KY prior to the ORI number.

Drivers License No, It is important to include the two letter designation with the 5000EN, however the 8000 will prompt you for the state of issue after you enter the number.

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Differences in evidence: (continued)

Date of Birth, The 5000EN only requires the last two digits

of the year; the 8000 requires the operator to input all four

digits.

Bottom of the card/slip, The 5000EN has a designated

place for the subject’s name if it is more than 15 characters;

on the 8000 slip you will write it at the bottom where there is

room.

The 8000 slip has a designated place for the observation

time. You will copy this from your notes.

Any other information that does not fit in the appropriate field

at the top the operator will fill in at the bottom of the 5000EN

card in the “Additional Information and/or Remarks”. On the

8000 slip the operator will have to find a blank area and fill it

in.

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This card is operator-generated by pressing the start test

button. The operator must write/print the subject’s name at

the bottom of the card if it is not printed at the top (This will

depend on when the operator invalidated the card.)

Log this card if it is DUI related.

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The name Purge Fail was given to the identify this condition

on the 8000, conditions are the same.

This card will be printed if the instrument detects something

in the surrounding air when it completes the “Air Blank” mode

and it cannot reach a result of .000 at that time.

This could be caused from smoke, cleaning products

containing solvents, paint fumes, etc. which may be blocking

or absorbing the infrared light; this will also occur if the

subject is sitting too close to the instrument and the

instrument is drawing in alcohol when it is purging.

The operator should locate the source causing the condition

and eliminate it before initiating another breath test.

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The name Improper Sample was given to the identify this

condition on the 8000, conditions are the same.

The instrument can only accept a subject’s breath sample

during the “Please Blow/R” mode. If the subject attempts to

provide a sample during any other time of the test mode

sequence, the instrument will automatically cancel the test

and print the card/slip shown here.

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The name RFI Detect was given to the identify this condition

on the 8000, conditions are the same.

The instrument has detected high amounts of radio

frequency interference. This can happen when a radio or cell

phone is transmitting. The instrument will stop the test and

print the card/slip shown.

The operator should locate the source of the radio frequency

interference and remove it from the operational environment

of the instrument before initiating another test.

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During the three minute “Please Blow/R” mode, the subject

has elected not to continue with the breath test.

The operator should push the “R” key and then the “Enter”

key to obtain a printed “Refusal” card on the 5000EN to

indicate a refusal of the breath test. On the 8000 the

operator has only to press the “R” key.

The instrument will print “Refused” on the 5000EN or “REF”

on the 8000 beside “Subject Test” and will print the statement

as shown below the results of the last “Air Blank”.

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The subject had made no attempt to provide a breath sample

into the instrument during the three-minute “Please Blow/R”

mode.

After three minutes, the instrument will complete the test

mode sequence and print “No Sample Given” below the

results of the last “Air Blank”.

The operator can initiate another breath test or seek an

alternate alcohol concentration test for the subject.

Note the difference at the Subject Test Results line of the

sequence. .000 vs. NSG.

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The name “Deficient with Alcohol” was given to the identify

this condition on the 8000, conditions are the same.

During the “Please Blow/R” mode, the subject has three

minutes to provide an adequate breath sample. If the subject

fails to do this, the portion of breath provided will be analyzed

by the instrument. The instrument will not be able to assess

a specific alcohol concentration level due to the insufficient

sample provided.

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However, it will be able to indicate if alcohol is present. The

instrument completes the mode sequence and prints

“Alcohol Present” on the 5000EN where the subject test

results would appear.

It also prints “Deficient Sample” below the results of the last

“Air Blank”. KRS 189A.005 (5) states that the operator shall

request blood or urine, or both. The subsequent request (s)

should take place at the site of the test (s).

Note the difference at the Subject Test Results line of the

sequence, Alcohol Present vs. DEA.

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During the “Please Blow/R” mode, the subject has three

minutes to provide an adequate breath sample. If the subject

provides an insufficient breath sample where a specific

alcohol concentration level cannot be determined and the

analysis fails to detect any alcohol molecules present, the

impairment may not be due to alcohol but to drugs.

The instrument completes the mode sequence and prints

“.000” beside the “Subject Test” on the 5000EN and DEF* on

the 8000.

It also prints “Deficient Sample” below the results of the last

“Air Blank”. KRS 189A.005 (5) states that the operator shall

request blood or urine, or both. The subsequent request (s)

should take place at the site of the test (s).

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Due to the high level of alcohol concentration in the subject’s

breath sample, the instrument is unable to calculate the

highest possible breath alcohol concentration level.

The instrument’s range of detection was exceeded. The

instrument will print “Invalid Test – Instrument Range

Exceeded” on the 5000EN card below the test information

data.

The 8000 will print RGE* next to subject test, and “Range

Exceeded” below the testing sequence. The 8000 has a

range of .000 to .600.

Do not attempt to run a second breath test. Seek medical

attention, then request blood and/or urine.

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If the instrument detects residual mouth alcohol while the

subject is providing a breath sample, it will stop the analysis.

The slope parameter has been activated and has dropped by

at least .006 BrAC in one of the 6/10ths of a second on the

5000EN while the subject is blowing into the breath tube.

There are no numbers associated with the residual mouth

alcohol given for the 8000.

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The instrument will complete the mode sequence and print

“Invalid Sample .XXX” on the evidence card next to “Subject

Test”, below the printed test data.

The following statement will also be printed: “Mouth Alcohol

Detected” – “Observe subject for twenty minutes before

performing another breath test on the subject.”

The operator may also choose to request an alternate

chemical test.

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While the subject is providing a breath sample, the

instrument detected a significant amount of a substance that

absorbs infrared energy in the same frequency range as

alcohol, such as acetone, toluene, or methanol.

It will stop the analysis, complete the mode sequence and

print a card with “INT” beside “Subject Test”. “Interferent

Detected” will be printed below the results of the last “Air

Blank”.

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The operator should first consider this a possible medical

emergency and immediately run a second test. If the results

are the same, seek medical attention for the subject. If the

operator receives an alcohol reading on the second test

follow normal procedures.

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During the “Cal Check” mode the instrument is sampling the

alcohol vapor from the attached simulator.

If the simulator analysis is below the tolerance level of .075,

the instrument will stop the test and print “Invalid Test”.

“Reference Check Out of Tolerance – Fails Low Limit” will be

printed below the results of the last “Air Blank”, on the

5000EN.

The 8000 will not identify “Low” limit. The operator will have

to look at the calibration check to determine whether it was

low or high.

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The operator should immediately attempt to run a second

test on the instrument. If the second test falls outside the

tolerance range, the operator should seek another testing

instrument or request the subject to submit to an alternate

alcohol concentration test.

Notify the supporting technician. If you have the name and

phone number of the technician, you may call him directly

unless it is late at night when he would normally be asleep.

Otherwise, call the main number in Frankfort that is located

in your Operator’s Manual. Call as soon as possible and be

specific about the instrument location and the problem.

Do not mark the instrument as “Out of Service” unless told to

do so by the technician.

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During the “Cal Check” mode the instrument is sampling the

alcohol vapor from the attached simulator.

If the simulator analysis is above the tolerance level of .085,

the instrument will stop the test and print “Invalid Test”.

“Reference Check Out of Tolerance – Fails High Limit” will be

printed below the results of the last “Air Blank”.

The 8000 will not identify “High” limit. The operator will have

to look at the calibration check to determine whether it is low

or high.

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The operator should immediately attempt to run a second

test on the instrument. If the second test falls outside the

tolerance range, the operator should seek another testing

instrument or request the subject to submit to an alternate

alcohol concentration test.

Notify the supporting technician. If you have the name and

phone number of the technician, you may call him directly

unless it is late at night when he would normally be asleep.

Otherwise, call the main number in Frankfort that is located

in your Operator’s Manual. Call as soon as possible and be

specific about the instrument location and the problem.

Do not mark the instrument as “Out of Service” unless told to

do so by the technician.

AFQ

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The instrument’s microprocessor was unable to obtain a

stable voltage reference from the processor.

The instrument stops the test and prints “Invalid Test –

“Unable to Obtain a Stable Reference” below the test

information data on the card.

The operator should initiate another test on the instrument. If

the condition continues, notify the technician.

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When a subject is providing an adequate breath sample, you

will hear a constant, steady tone.

The words “Please Blow/R” will continually stay lit on the

digital display. If “Please Blow” starts flashing on and off or

flickers during the breath sample collection this indicates the

subject is no longer meeting the parameters.

The operator has three minutes during the “Please Blow/R”

mode to gather the breath sample.

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The operator should follow the procedure sheet as follows:

Mouth Substances - Read the following statement:

“During the next 20 minutes you are not allowed to eat, drink,

smoke or place anything in your mouth or nasal passages.

Do you have anything in your mouth at this time?”

Explain why it is preferred to read the above statement

before documenting the time. If the subject has something in

his/her mouth you would have to start the observation time

over.

Begin Observation: Document the starting observation

period on the bottom portion of the Intoxilyzer 5000EN

evidence card or your notes if the operator is using the 8000.

Take the starting time from the digital display.

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Read the Implied Consent Warning provided on the

procedure sheet or the warning card.

When administering a breath test it is best to use the

procedure sheet.

Offer the attempt to contact an attorney by reading the

following:

“You have at least 10 minutes, but not more than 15 minutes,

to attempt to contact and communicate with an attorney. Do

you wish to contact an attorney at this time?”

There is no expectation of privacy during this time.

After the 20 minute observation period is complete, request

the test by reading the following:

“Based upon the information which was previously read to

you, I am now requesting you to submit to a test of your

breath. Will you now submit to the test?”

This is the official request for the test and one of the 5 items

that the officer must show for a refusal to be upheld in court.

A refusal may happen either here or during the please blow

mode.

Attach the mouth piece.

Remind students that this must be done to purge the

mouthpiece prior to the subject providing a sample.

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Press the start test button

5000EN insert card

8000 this is not necessary

Enter the appropriate data

1. 8000 - The operator may scan the subject’s drivers

license and the instrument operator’s drivers license to

input data.

2. Arresting officer data must be typed manually along with

other necessary data.

After the “Review Data” question is answered with “N for No”,

the instrument will go into the administration of the testing

sequence (ACABA).

When the instrument goes into the “Please Blow/R” mode,

you will ask the following:

“In the last 20 minutes have you brought anything up from

your stomach into your mouth?”

The operator should wait until the please blow mode to ask

this question because if it is asked earlier you may plant

the idea for the subject to attempt to bring something up

from his stomach.

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“Since you have submitted to all requested tests, you now

have the right to have a test or tests of your blood, performed

at your own expense by a physician, registered nurse,

phlebotomist, medical technician or medical technologist of

your choosing within a reasonable time of your arrest. Do

you want such a test?”

Explain to the student that it is important to wait until the

test results have printed out prior to reading the above

statement.

If the operator reads this statement and the instrument

detects a problem, i.e. RFI, during the last air blank the

operator will have no breath test results, only the RFI card.

The problem now comes because you already told the

subject “Since you submitted to all requested tests”…

Can you now request any further tests?

You may be able to. It would depend on your jurisdictional

decisions, but your integrity may be in question if you do

request another test.

Remove the mouthpiece after the last air blank.

Enter all DUI associated tests into the Breath Alcohol Testing

Logbook.

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Have each student to slowly run a practice test together.

Impress upon the students to use the Admin Sheet.

Give the students:

Subject name – Smith, David R.

Operator’s name – Use theirs

Students with 8000’s will scan their drivers license.

Arresting Officer – Use theirs

Arresting Officers Agency – Use theirs

ORI – Use theirs

Citation –On the board

Report No – (None) Have them press the space bar and

“Enter”.

EX#1

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Driv Lic – KYS12345678

Sub DOB – Make it up (demonstrate putting the day (above

12) in first and then the month and year.

Subject Sex – M

Sub Race – AM I (American Indian)

Ethnic Origin – NH

Have them review their data, when they get to the subject’s

last name, correct the spelling to SMYTH.

EX#1

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How do you document the observation time properly on an

evidence card? Where does it go?

Write “Observation began” and the time at the bottom in the

Additional Information and/or Remarks section.

Where do you get the observation time from?

The display of the instrument.

How would an operator generate an “Invalid Test” card?

Press the start test button after inserting the card but before

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True/False: A person sitting too close to the breath tube

during an air blank could cause a “Check Ambient

Conditions”?

True

What would cause an operator to get “Sample Introduced at

Improper Time”?

Person provided a sample outside the 3 minute please blow

mode.

True/False: An Inhibited RFI card could be generated if

someone has a radio turned on around the instrument?

False; must transmit with the radio.

A refusal card can be generated by the operator pressing the

R key and then the Enter key?

True

True/False: A No Sample Given card would be generated if

the subject made the tone sound for a short period of time?

False, they did not make the tone sound at all.

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The Deficient Sample card is generated if the subject meets

all four parameters?

False, they did not meet at least one of four parameters.

If the operator gets the Instrument Range Exceeded card,

should he immediately run another test?

No. Immediately call EMS and get a blood test.

True/False: A refusal card can be generated by the operator

pressing the R key and then the Enter key.

True

True/False: A No Sample Given card would be generated if

the subject made the tone sound for a short period of time.

False. He did not make the tone sound at all.

True/False: The Deficient Sample card is generated if the

subject meets all four parameters.

False. He did not meet at least one of four parameters.

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What parameter was activated if you receive an Invalid

Sample .XXX card?

The slope parameter

The Interferent Detected card can be generated by someone

with what common medical condition?

Diabetes

What is your first course of action when you receive an “Out

of Tolerance” card?

Run another test

True/False: If you receive the “Unable to Obtain a Stable

Reference” the operator should unplug the instrument to

reset it.

False. Try and run another test.

How long is the Please Blow mode?

3 minutes

Do you push the start test button and insert the card before

the 20 minute observation period is complete?

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No

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Concluding Statement

At this point you should feel somewhat confident in the

operation of the instrument. The lab will build on that as

each of you run tests on your partner. Please use your

manuals for reference.

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TIME: 2 ½ Hours