A new breathalyser featuring platinum fuel cell technology has been unveiled in the US.

The wireless Bluetooth breathalyser - FC20BT - is designed for police forces to use on-the-go.

Platinum fuel cell technology was incorporated to give the device longer operating life, while the Bluetooth capability gives officers more flexibility.

Lifeloc product manager Kelly Silverman explained: "Bluetooth gives users more connectivity options and peripheral choices than previously available in the industry.

"The FC20BT can be factory paired with Lifeloc's wireless printer and compact wireless keyboard for on-the-go productivity."

She added that the breathalyser can be used with a range of other devices, such as handheld mobile computers.

In addition to a full-sized platinum fuel cell for long device life, the FC20BT features onboard passive and direct subject testing, multiple language capability and extensive test memory and download capabilities.

It follows the adoption of the company's original Bluetooth breathalyser, the Phoenix 6.0BT, by police forces around the globe.

Lifeloc marketing manager John Rhoades explained that law enforcement agencies have realised they can "leapfrog" traditional breathalyser methods with the technology.

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Lifeloc Technologies Releases a New Secure Wireless Breath Alcohol Testing Solution (11/07/11) 

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