Lion AlcoBlow Breath Alcohol Screening Instrument (Active & Passive) – Fuel Cell, No Mouthpiece

The Lion AlcoBlow breath alcohol screening instrument is designed for quick, simple alcohol breath screening where speed, ease of use, and low operating costs matter. Designed as a hand-held screening unit, it enables operators to determine the presence or absence of alcohol in breath within seconds.

This unit uses a fuel cell sensor for high specificity to alcohol and a stable working life. It is also a non-contact screening device, meaning there is no physical contact with the subject and no disposable mouthpieces, helping reduce per-test consumable costs.

A key advantage of the Lion AlcoBlow breath alcohol screening instrument is its dual-mode operation:

• Active mode – the subject blows into the cone, and a breath sample is automatically taken for analysis.
• Passive mode – the operator presses a button to draw breath from in front of the subject’s face (useful when direct blowing is not practical).

With simple push-button controls, LED indicators, and rapid response, the Lion AlcoBlow breath alcohol screening instrument is suitable for workplace, institutional, and controlled-access screening programs where fast preliminary checks are needed.

Key Features

• Fuel cell sensor (high specificity to alcohol)
• No mouthpieces (non-contact screening)
• Dual mode operation (Active + Passive)
• Simple two-button control
• LED alcohol indication lights
• Fast response (within 3 seconds of sampling)
• Portable hand-held design
• Low consumable cost per test

User Controls / Indicator Lights

Status Light

• Red = wait
• Green = ready for breath sample
• Also flashes to indicate low battery

Alcohol Light (approximate level in breath sample)

• Green (zero): 0.00–0.04 mg/l BrAC
• Amber (low): 0.05–0.09 mg/l BrAC
• Red (high): 0.10 mg/l BrAC and over

Specifications 

• Sensor: Fuel Cell Sensor
• Warm-up time: No heater, so no warm-up time
• Reading response time: Within 3 seconds of sampling
• Reading display hold time: 3 to 5 seconds (depending on actual reading)
• Recovery times: Typically 2 seconds at zero alcohol; 20 seconds at 0.50 mg/litre BrAC; 40 seconds at 2.00 mg/litre BrAC
• Temperature range: -5°C to +40°C (optimum operation)
• Power supply/consumption: 4 new AA cells give at least 5,000 breath tests
• Dimensions: 265 mm long x 48 mm at greatest width
• Weight: Approximately 300 g (including batteries)
• Beeper function: Advises of a change in display status
• Calibration and service: Not more than once per year
• Accessory item: Protective carrying pouch with reflective strips (optional extra)

FAQs

1) Is the Lion AlcoBlow a mouthpiece-type breath tester?
No. It is designed for non-contact screening and does not use disposable mouthpieces.

2) Does it support passive alcohol screening?
Yes. It supports both active and passive screening modes.

3) How fast does it give a reading?
The brochure states a reading response time of 3 seconds or less after sampling.

4) What batteries does it use?
It uses 4 AA cells, with at least 5,000 breath tests from new batteries (brochure specification).