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AlcoHAWK^® Comparison Table

Model	Slim	Precision	ABI	PRO	Elite	PT500
Retail Price	$69.99	$89.99	$104.99	$149.99	$159.99	$299.99
Sensor	Semi-Conductor	Semi-Conductor	Semi-Conductor	Semi-Conductor	Semi-Conductor	PT Core� Fuel-cell
BAC Range	.00 - .40%	.000 - .400%	.00 - .40%	.00 - .40%	.000 - .400%	.000 - .400%
Output Method	%BAC	%BAC	%BAC	%BAC	%BAC	%BAC;� mg/L or �BAC
Display	2 digit LED	4 digit LED	3 digit LED	3 digit LED	4 digit Blue Back-Lit LCD	4 digit Orange Back-Lit LCD
Power Supply	2 AA Alkaline Batteries	9V Alkaline	9V Alkaline	9V Alkaline	9V Alkaline	2 AA Alkaline Batteries
Housing	Shock Resistant, Molded Plastic	ABS Impact Resistant Material	Shock resistant, molded plastic	Shock resistant, molded plastic	ABS Impact Resistant Material	Shock resistant, molded plastic
Weight	140 grams	180 grams	200 grams	200 grams	180 grams	150 grams
*Dimensions (LWH)*	5 x 1.75 x .75 in (130 x 45 x 20 mm)	2.36 x .79 x 3.94 in (60 x 20 x 100 mm)	4.72 x 2.36 x .98 in (120 x 60 x 25 mm)	4.72 x 2.36 x .98 in (120 x 60 x 25 mm)	2.36 x .79 x 3.94 in (60 x 20 x 100 mm)	5 x 2.63 x 1.25 in (130 x 70 x 35 mm)
Batteries Included	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Battery Life	150-300 tests ¹	100-200 tests� ¹	Over 300 tests ¹	Over 300 tests ¹	100-200 tests� ¹	200 tests ¹
Menu Options	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Warm Up Time	15-120 Seconds ¹	15-120 Seconds ¹	20 Seconds ¹	20 Seconds ¹	15-120 Seconds ¹	10-20 Seconds ¹
Air Sample	5 Seconds	5 Seconds	5 Seconds	5 Seconds	5 Seconds	5 Seconds (Adjustable from 3-8 seconds)
Recovery Time	60 Seconds ¹	60 Seconds ¹	60 Seconds ¹	60 Seconds ¹	60 Seconds ¹	5-10 Seconds ¹
Auto Shut Off	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating Temp Range	50-104� F (10-40� C)	50-104� F (10-40� C)	50-104� F (10-40� C)	50-104� F (10-40� C)	50-104� F (10-40� C)	50-104� F (10-40� C)
Accuracy	�0.01% @ 0.10% BAC ²	�0.01% @ 0.02% Solution ²	�0.01% @ 0.10% BAC ²	�0.01% @ 0.10% BAC ²	�0.01% @ 0.02% Solution ²	�0.005% @ 0.05% BAC ²
Sensor Recognition Technology Monitors for certain types of abnormal sensor conditions.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
AirCheck Technology Electronic airflow sensor ensures the user exhales through the mouthpiece over the 4-5 second exhale; prevents an intentional short exhale which could affect accuracy.	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Advanced PressureCheck Technology 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; prevents an intentional short exhale which could affect accuracy.	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
TempCheck Technology Will display "hot" or "cool" to warn if the temperature is outside of the optimal testing range, which ensures enhanced accuracy.	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
Temperature Display in �F or �C	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Yes	Yes
Test Counter	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
# of Mouthpieces Included	3	5	5	5	5	5
1 Year Limited Warranty	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Calibration	Required Periodically ³	Required Periodically ³	Required Periodically ³	Required Periodically ³	Required Periodically ³	Required Periodically ³
Operation	Single Button	Single Button	Single Button	Single Button	Single Button	Three Button
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¹ Estimates, results may vary.
² Read owner’s manual before use to understand proper use, accuracy limitations, and calibration requirements.
³ Visit www.q3i.com/calibration.php for more information.
⁴ This device is not to be used to determine if the subject is legal or able to operate any equipment or vehicle.