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The AlcoHAWK® PT500 is the newest, cutting edge, breakthrough unit in Q3's handheld AlcoHAWK® Series line of breath alcohol testers. It incorporates our PT Core™ fuel-cell sensor, which is not subject to interference from acetone and offers enhanced linear accuracy over traditional semi-conductor sensors. The simple menu-driven operation allows you to quickly and accurately screen for the presence of alcohol up to 0.400% BAC. The AlcoHAWK® PT500 also features a large, easy-to-read back-lit LCD display.
The AlcoHAWK® PT500 is the ideal unit for law enforcement roadside screening, corrections, probation officers, substance abuse clinics, boating, military, and many other areas of professional testing in which fuel-cell accuracy and reliability is required.
The AlcoHAWK® PT500 is a DOT / NHTSA Conforming Breath Alcohol Screener.
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PT Core™ Fuel-cell Sensor Technology: The PT Core™ sensor is an exciting new technology available in the AlcoHAWK® PT models. This new technology incorporates an electro-chemical fuel-cell detection system. PT Core™ Technology offers many advantages over semi-conductor based technologies such as:
- Better linear accuracy away from the point of calibration
- Not subject to interference from ketones which can be seen in conditions such as diabetes or people on fad diets
- Improved sensor life - The PT Core™ sensor is designed to be robust and last for thousands of tests in fields such as Law Enforcement

The AlcoHAWK® PT500 Professional Kit includes:
- Professional hard case with foam protection
- Two (2) AA batteries
- 50 individually wrapped mouthpieces
- Owner's Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- 1 year warranty
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| The AlcoHAWK® PT500 is the ideal unit for law enforcement roadside screening, corrections, probation officers, substance abuse clinics, boating, military, and many other areas of professional testing in which fuel-cell accuracy and reliability is required. |
Advanced Features of the AlcoHAWK® PT500 |
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PT Core™ Fuel-cell Sensor Technology: The PT Core™ sensor is an exciting new technology available in the AlcoHAWK® PT models. This new technology incorporates an electro-chemical fuel-cell detection system. PT Core™ Technology offers many advantages over semi-conductor based technologies such as:
Easy-to-Read LCD Display: The AlcoHAWK® PT500 offers a large, easy-to-read LCD display to make the unit the most informative and understandable AlcoHAWK® Series product on the market. Temperature Display: The AlcoHAWK® PT500 constantly displays the ambient temperature during use to help you operate the unit during its optimal temperature range of 50° - 104° F (10° - 40° C). Warning Level Indicator: The AlcoHAWK® PT500 features an audible and visual warning when a subject's BAC surpasses the adjustable BAC alarm point. Pressure Scan Sensor: Ensures that the user blows with enough force to start a test and also ensures that they continue to blow through the unit throughout the entire test. Automatic Pump: Simple one button sampling with no manual activation of pump required. Test Counter: Keep track of the number of tests run on the unit. |
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Menu Option Features in the AlcoHAWK® PT500 |
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Alarm Point: The unit will read "High" if the BAC reading exceeds the alarm point setting. The default setting is 0.020% BAC. You can change the alarm point from between 0.020%-0.080% BAC. Temperature Scale: This option allows you to switch between Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F) for the temperature display. The default setting is Fahrenheit (F). Convert Units: Use this option to change the unit of alcohol concentration shown for tests. You can choose between %BAC (U.S.A), g/L, or ‰BAC. The default setting is %BAC (U.S.A), the U.S.A standard. Test Counter: Use this option to keep track of the number of tests run since the counter was last reset. |
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Specifications |
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| Intended Use | Professional Breathalyzer |
| Dimensions | 5 x 2.63 x 1.25 in (130 x 70 x 35 mm) |
| Weight | 5.29 oz (150 g) with batteries |
| Housing | Shock Resistant, Molded Plastic |
| Power Supply | Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries (included) |
| Battery Life | 200 tests |
| Sensor Type | Electrochemical Fuel-cell |
| Display Type | Orange Back-Lit LCD |
| Display Precision | 3 Digits (.000% BAC) |
| BAC Range | .000 - .400% BAC |
| Accuracy | ±0.01% @ 0.05% BAC |
| Warm-Up Time | 10-20 seconds |
| Blowing Time | 5 seconds |
| Response Time | 5-10 seconds |
| Air Sample | 5 seconds |
| Operating Temp. | 50 - 104°F (10 - 40°C) |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |












