Breathalyser Recalibration Service
- New Zealand Standards Certified
- Door to Door Service
- No Contracts
Breathalyser Recalibration Service
- New Zealand Standards Certified
- Door to Door Service
- No Contracts
Recalibration Overview
Breathalysers NZ certified calibration process is performed in a controlled environment by highly trained technicians. Known alcohol concentrations are passed across the breathalyser sensor to pre-set baseline values ensuring the results are within the units acceptable tolerance range.
Additionally we run each unit through a full diagnostic test, which includes mechanical and air flow testing. The final accuracy test is then verified with a double blind point-to-point assessment to achieve certification.
Door to door service
Affordable, certified accuracy
Affordable, certified accuracy
How the Process Works
STEP 1
Automated
Calibration
Reminder
Reply to the email or SMS with your postal address.
STEP 2
Payment
Notification
Pay by secure link or bank transfer. Wait for our email or SMS instructions.
STEP 3
Pack the Device
Package the breathalyser. We will email or SMS you the Recalibration Facility address.
STEP 4
Collection
Send directly or request a courier to collect. Write reference number we email or SMS you on the package.
STEP 5
Precise Certified
Calibration
Performed within 2 business days. Certificate of Accuracy issued.
STEP 6
Device Returned
to you
Returned to your mailbox (cost included)
How the Process Works
STEP 1
Automated
Calibration
Reminder Email
Reply to the email with your postal address.
STEP 2
Payment
Notification
Email
Pay by secure link or bank transfer. Cost includes pickup and return delivery.
STEP 3
NZ Post
Satchel
on its Way
Pre-paid and pre-addressed. Delivered to your mailbox.
STEP 4
Pack Device
into Satchel
Put in hard case or securely wrap. Drop in a red roadside NZ Post box.
STEP 5
Precise Certified
Calibration
Performed within 1-2 business days.
STEP 6
Device Returned
to you
Returned to your mailbox (cost included)
WHY RECALIBRATE?
The Sensor
Breathalysers require recalibration as the sensors accuracy inherently drifts over time. Additionally, alcohol residue and intake particles gradually build up on the sensor resulting in the device recording inaccurate readings. Regularly recalibrating your breathalyser will lengthen the units life-span through servicing benefits.
The Process
Recalibration is a dual-step process which involves cleaning, clearing and resetting the sensor by flushing a specialised Reference Solution through a Recalibration Simulator. Our trained technicians test the device at various %BAC levels to complete the process and confirm device accuracy within the acceptable variance range for the particular sensor type.
HOW FREQUENTLY?
Factors Affecting Calibration
Breathalysers require recalibration to maintain accuracy. Frequent usage, blowing strong alcohol concentrations into the unit and not waiting 15 minutes after consuming alcohol before testing will build up alcohol residue on the sensor more quickly and will increase the requirement. The Sensor type and Certification will determine what the recommended recalibration period is.
AS3547 Certified Products
AS3547 Certified products require recalibration every 6 months to maintain Certification. For AS3547 2019 models it is every 12 months.
AS3547 Certified Workplace Use
Breathalysers NZ offers recalibration of SHIELD Express models every 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months. BACtrack S80 Pro Gen2 and Alcovisor Mercury is every 6 months. All recalibrations are performed in our AS3547 Certified Recalibration Facility.
HOW MUCH?
AS3547 & EN Certified Personal Use
Recalibration of BACtrack S80 Pro Gen1, Trace Pro Gen1 & Gen2, Mobile Pro Gen1 & Gen2 and Scout Gen2 is $64.50 inc GST which includes pick up and return courier, recalibration, airway servicing and Certification of Accuracy.
AS3547 Certified Workplace Use
Recalibration of BACtrack S80 Pro Gen2 and Alcovisor Mercury is $79.50 + GST which includes pick up and return courier, recalibration, airway servicing and Certification of Accuracy.
WHICH DEVICES?
Units we Calibrate
The breathalyser must originate from one of Breathalysers NZ's facilities in order to be calibrated. Some leading brand breathalysers are replicated on the international market and contain lower-grade components.
AS3547 Certified Products
Breathalysers NZ recalibration policy complies with local AS3547 NZ Standards requirements. AS3547 specifies that there is complete traceability of the unit’s serial number for it to be recalibrated under the Standard.
