iBlow10 breathalyser: no contact, no fuss

Angus MacArthur, director of Alcohol Breathalysers, highlights how the iBlow10 – a high-speed, no-contact alcohol breathalyser – is ideal for testing drivers at roadblocks and workers entering industrial sites and businesses.

The iBlow10 provides up to 12 tests per minute and doesn’t require a mouthpiece. It has a SuraCell fuel cell sensor, for ethanol specific alcohol testing, which provides a long calibration cycle of one year. 

Passive mode detects the presence or absence of breath alcohol (which doesn’t require a mouthpiece), while the iBlow10 also offers active testing, where breath alcohol concentration is tested and displayed. 

A digital display shows the results alongside a green or red LED for pass/fail scenarios (with a pre-set limit depending on industrial or law-enforcement requirements). Night-time lighting provides red, blue, or blue only options, which can be used to direct drivers/traffic in place of flashlights. 

The device includes a built-in magnet for mounting on most metal surfaces – including poles, beams, and security gates – for no-touch self-breath testing. This means it seldom requires a stand or tripod. 

The iBlow10 is offered in either full or basic pack options. Each includes the device, one USB cable, a yellow protective skin, and calibration certificate. Free downloadable PC software allows users to download the iBlow10’s memory, which holds up to 5 000 tests, for analysis and record keeping. 

The full pack comes in an aluminium carry case, with 10 blow caps, while the basic pack comes in a cardboard carton and offers three blow caps.