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Digital
Alcohol Breathalyzer Buying Comparison Chart
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| Products |
AlcoScan AL-2500
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AlcoMate
Core |
AlcoHawk
ABI |
AlcoMate Prestige (AL6000)
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AlcoMate Premium (AL7000)
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AlcoHawk
Elite |
AlcoHawk
Fuel
PT500 |
Tabletop/Coin Breathalyzers
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| Classification |
Novelty |
Personal |
Professional |
Professional |
Professional |
Professional |
Professional |
Public |
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| Typical User |
Recreational
Activities |
Recreational
Activities |
Parents,
Drivers |
Parents,
Drivers |
Parents, Drivers,
Schools, Govt.,
Employers |
Parents, Drivers,
Schools, Govt.,
Employers |
Police, Govt.
Professionals |
Non-Profit/
Public Business |
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| Key Advantage |
No Mouthpiece |
Low Cost |
Small Size |
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Small Size |
Accuracy |
Profitable |
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Breathalyzer Photo |
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Breathalyser Pricing |
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* Call 888-595-3136 for discount pricing
for quantities greater than 3
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Breath Supplies |
AlcoScan AL-2500
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AlcoMate
Core |
AlcoHawk
ABI |
AlcoMate Prestige (AL6000)
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AlcoMate Premium (AL7000)
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AlcoHawk
Elite |
AlcoHawk
PT500 |
Tabletop/Coin
Breathalyzers
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Replaceable
Sensor Module |
Requires Prof.
Service for Recalibration |
Requires Prof.
Service for Recalibration |
Requires Prof.
Service for Recalibration |
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Requires Prof.
Service for Recalibration
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Requires Prof.
Service for Recalibration
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Single mouthpiece
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None
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Straws |
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Box of 100
mouthpieces |
None |
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Straws |
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| Specifications |
AlcoScan AL-2500
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AlcoMate
Core |
AlcoHawk
ABI |
AlcoMate Prestige (AL6000)
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AlcoMate Premium (AL7000)
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AlcoHawk
Elite |
AlcoHawk
Fuel
PT500 |
Tabletop/Coin
Breathalyzers |
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Breathalizer Accuracy |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
±0.005% at
0.05% |
0.005%-0.01% |
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Blood Alcohol
Content (BAC) % |
0.00 - 0.40% |
0.00 - 0.40% |
0.00 - 0.20% |
0.01 - 0.40% |
0.00 - 0.40% |
0.01 - 0.40% |
0.000 - 0.400% |
0.00 - 0.40/.50% |
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| Warranty |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
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Alcohol Breath
Sampling
Time |
2-4 sec. |
5 sec. |
4 sec. |
4-5 sec. |
5 sec. |
5 sec. |
3 sec. |
3-4 sec. |
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| Display |
3 LCD Digits |
3 LCD Digits |
3 LCD Digits |
3 LCD Digits |
Ultrabright
Back Light
4 LCD Digits |
Blue Lit
3 LCD Digits |
4 LCD Digits |
3 LCD Digits |
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| Sensor Type |
SemiConductor |
SemiConductor |
SemiConductor |
SemiConductor |
SemiConductor |
SemiConductor |
Fuel Cell |
SemiConductor |
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| Weight |
85g |
105g |
200g |
105g |
105g |
180g |
147g |
3Kg to 5.5Kg (8) |
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| Extra Breathalyser Features |
AlcoScan AL-2500
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AlcoMate
Core |
AlcoHawk
ABI |
AlcoMate Prestige (AL6000)
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AlcoMate Premium (AL7000)
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AlcoHawk
Elite |
AlcoHawk
PT500 |
Tabletop/Coin
Breathalyzers |
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Mouthpieces
Required |
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(7) |
(7) |
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Low Battery
Indicator |
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Pressure
Sensor |
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Deep Lung
Air Sample |
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| Auto Power-Off |
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| Cumulative Test Counter |
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Varies(8) |
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| Self Diagnostic |
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Varies(8) |
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| Continuous Multi-testing |
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Varies(8) |
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One-Way Air
Mouthpieces |
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| Multiple sampling Modes |
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Replaceable
Sensor Module |
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(3) |
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Wall Mounted
Tester |
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| Realtime Clock |
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| Installation Required |
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| Certifications |
AlcoScan AL-2500
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AlcoMate
Core |
AlcoHawk
ABI |
AlcoMate Prestige (AL6000)
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AlcoMate Premium (AL7000)
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AlcoHawk
Elite |
AlcoHawk
PT500 |
Tabletop/Coin Breathalyzers |
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| FDA 510K Approved |
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| DOT Approved |
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Varies(8) |
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| NTHSA Approved |
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| ISO Certified |
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| Meets US Coast Guard
Requirements |
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| NF/CE Approved |
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| Used by Law Enforcement |
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Varies(8) |
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| Used by health Professionals |
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Varies(8) |
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| Used by general consumers |
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| Used by Public Places for
Screening |
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| Accessories Included |
AlcoScan AL-2500
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AlcoMate
Core |
AlcoHawk
ABI |
AlcoMate Prestige (AL6000)
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AlcoMate Premium (AL7000)
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AlcoHawk
Elite |
AlcoHawk
PT500 |
Tabletop/Coin Breathalyzers |
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| Hand Strap |
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Varies(8) |
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| Leather Pouch |
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| Batteries or Power Supply |
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| Mouthpieces |
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| Extra Sensor Module |
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| Hard Carrying Case |
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(Full Pack Only) |
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| Car Adapter |
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(Full Pack Only) |
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| Field Testing
Kit |
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(Full Pack Only) |
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| Info |
AlcoScan AL-2500
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AlcoMate
Core |
AlcoHawk
ABI |
AlcoMate Prestige (AL6000)
|
AlcoMate Premium (AL7000)
|
AlcoHawk
Elite |
AlcoHawk
PT500 |
Tabletop/Coin Breathalyzers |
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| Detection Modes |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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| LifeTime Tests |
3000 |
3000 |
3000 |
replace
sensor module every 6 to 12 months. |
Replace
sensor module every 6 to 12 months. |
3000 |
3000 |
500 per
sensor module or replace
sensor module every 6 to 12 months. |
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| Body Material |
plastic |
plastic |
plastic |
plastic |
plastic
more impact resistant |
plastic |
plastic |
plastic |
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| Recalibration needs |
Professional
Service every 6 to 12 months |
Professional
Service every 6 to 12 months |
Professional
Service every 6 to 12 months |
None(3) |
None(3) |
Professional
Service every 6 to 12 months |
Professional
Service every 12 months |
None |
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| Age of Technology |
OLDER |
NEW |
OLDEST |
NEW |
NEWEST |
NEWER |
NEWEST |
NEW |
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| Battery Type |
2AA |
2AA |
9V |
2AA |
2AA |
9V |
2AA |
Varies(8) |
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