Differences between Sobermate S2, S3 and S5 breathalysers available from REPCO

Below is a comparison table of the specifications for the Sobermate breathalyser models. Rows marked with a star indicate a difference in that specification, and the bolded cells indicate the main difference for that specification.

Specifications / Model

Sobermate S2Sobermate S3Sobermate S5
Picture
Screen display
Australian Standards ⭐--Australian Standards AS3547
Indication of BAC ⭐0.00 - 0.40 %BAC
(3 digit / 2 decimal place only)
0.000 ~ 0.400 %BAC
0.00 ~ 4.00 ‰
0.00 ~ 2.00mg/l
0.000 ~ 0.500%BAC
0.00 ~ 0.500‰
0.00 ~ 2.50mg/l
Accuracy±0.01 %BAC at 0.05 %BAC+/- 0.0075 at 0.1% BAC
+/- 0.075‰ at 1.0‰
+/- 0.0375mg/l at 0.50mg/l

+/- 0.005% BAC at 0.1%BAC
+/- 0.05‰ at 0.1‰
+/- 0.025mg/l at 0.50mg/l

Warm up time5 - 35 seconds15 ~ 20 seconds at 0.05 %BAC15 ~ 60 seconds at 0.50g/l(‰)
Response time ⭐3 - 22 seconds3 - 15 secondsWithin 7 seconds
Sensor typeFuel Cell SensorFuel Cell SensorFuel Cell Sensor
Internal memory ⭐-Last test recall Last 10 tests
Power supply2 AAA Alkaline Batteries2 AAA Alkaline Batteries2 AAA Alkaline Batteries
Battery life-Approx 1000 testsApprox 1000 tests
Weight74g including batteries84g including batteries85g including batteries
Dimensions111 x 35 x 24mm51 x 109 x 18 mm47 x 108 x 17 mm
Calibration frequency ⭐Every 6 months or 500 tests, whichever comes firstEvery 12 months or after 500 tests, whichever comes firstEvery 12 months or after 500 tests, whichever comes first
Operating temperature5 - 40°C5 ~ 40 °C5 ~ 40 °C
Storage temperature0 - 40°C--
Warranty1 year1 year1 year
Box contents ⭐

User manual

5 x mouthpieces

Batteries

User manual

3 x mouthpieces

Batteries

User manual

3 x mouthpieces

Batteries

Carry case (pouch)

Other features ⭐

500 tests calibration reminder

FLO error warning

Low battery warning

Auto switch off after 20 seconds

500 tests calibration reminder

FLO error warning

Low battery warning

Total test counter

Auto switch off after 3 minutes

Measurement units can be changed

 

500 tests calibration reminder

FLO error warning

Low battery warning

Countdown timer (days and tests) until calibration is required

Auto switch off after 30 seconds

Measurement units can be changed