 | Enhancement Update: On December 4th, 2024 SCRAM Systems updated this Ambient VOC Detected Mitigation process. You may view the updated process here. |
You may recall that on Monday, May 22, 2023, SCRAM Systems released a new firmware package (226/200) to SCRAM Remote Breath Pro (RB Pro) devices. Among the many enhancements and improvements included in this new firmware package was the ability to detect fuel-cell contaminants in the breath testing flow path. This enhancement helped to reduce occurrences of “0.999 BrAC” test results.
When an excess of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is detected – usually picked up from the device’s surroundings – the RB Pro device prevents breath tests from being performed. When this occurs, the device displays, “PLEASE WAIT,” generates a descending arpeggio (“uh-oh”) sound, and then goes back into sleep mode. Such an event also generates the alert, “Unable to Test – Contaminated” in SCRAMNET.
Beginning this afternoon, June 21, 2023, when RB Pro detects an excess of VOCs and prevents a client from taking a breath test, the device will now generate the new alert, “Ambient VOC Detected.” When this occurs, advise the client to take the following steps to help clear the device’s breath testing flow path.