The Naked Intoxilyzer 5000C

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Note: Photo of Intoxilyzer 5000 similar to 5000C instrument

Intoxilyzer 5000 CPU Board

Discussion question:

  1. Should police officers be allowed access to the main alcohol calibration variable resistor (blue rectangle with red wax) following expiry of the instrument's warranty? If not, should police have protocols and safeguards to exclude the possibility of such access?

 

Notes:

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This site is designed to encourage fair professional discussion among police officers,  lawyers, toxicologists, and judges respecting the appropriate use of these instruments. Please report any inappropriate or unfair comments forthwith to biss@lawyers.ca.
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Intoxilyzer®  is a registered trademark of CMI, Inc. The Intoxilyzer® 5000C is an "approved instrument" in Canada.
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Breathalyzer® is a registered trademark of Draeger Safety, Inc., Breathalyzer Division. The owner of the trademark is Robert F. Borkenstein and Draeger Safety, Inc. has leased the exclusive rights of use from him. The Breathalyzer® 900 and Breathalyzer® 900A are "approved instruments" in Canada.
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Alcotest® is a registered trademark of Draeger Safety, Inc. The Alcotest® 7410 GLC is an "approved screening device" in Canada.

 

 

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