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ACS G series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 © Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp. The information disclosed in this document is the valuable property of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp. and all copyright and other proprietary rights to this document are reserved. No reproduction of this document is permitted without the prior written consent of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp.

  • Page 3: Safety And Precautions

    Safety and Precautions G Series has been designed for easy and safe operation. The alcohol interlock is to be used only for the purposes specified herein. To help ensure your safety, you must follow these precautions: • In response to a retest request, carefully stop your vehicle at the side of the road. Complete a successful breath test before you resume driving.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Starting the Motor ..............5 Warm-up and Standby (where applicable) ......... 7 Restarting the Motor ..............8 Running retests ................ 9 Menu OPTIONS Main Menu ................11 Shut down ................. 11 Sleep ................12 Calibration ................ 12 G Series User Guide...
  • Page 6 Error Messages ..............16 Reset Codes ................18 Emergency Override (where applicable) ....... 18 Third-Party Maintenance (TPM) ..........18 Other ................18 Disposal of Unit at End of Service Life ........18 Replacement Parts ..............19 Index Service Record G Series User Guide...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Control Unit (ECU). The ECU enables and disables the ignition of the motor and stores the handset settings. The G series handset can have a wired or wireless connection to the ECU, depending on its version. To help prevent other people from providing the required breath samples, the interlock requests additional breath samples at random intervals during the trip.

  • Page 8: User Fees

    The handset can have either a wired or wireless connection with the ECU. The handset uses a single navigation button to scroll up, down, right and left. Pressing the middle of the navigation button selects the desired option. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 9: Handset Cable

    2. Connect the RJ-11 connector to the ECU. You should hear a light click when they connect properly. 3. If the vehicle motor is running, a WAIT mes- sage displays. G Series may require another breath test. Observe the message on the dis- play. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 10: More Information

    The vehicle battery supplies the voltage to the ECU, which in turn powers the handset. For the 12V Interlock system, the vehicle battery voltage can range from 9V - 18V. For a 24V Interlock system, the vehicle battery voltage can range from 16V - 36V. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 11: Using The Interlock

    3. Insert a clean mouthpiece. Using a clean mouthpiece is good hygiene, and it helps ensure a usable breath sample. Note: Do not eat, drink or smoke for at least 15 minutes before the test. This could contaminate the breath sample. G Series User Guide...
  • Page 12 •Press CONFIRM to acknowledge that you intend to drive with alcohol in your system. The motor must be started within five minutes. Note! You can continue driving, but G Series will have warned you about the alcohol detected. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 13: Warm-Up And Standby (Where Applicable)

    Please refer to your compliance guide for actual program requirements and details specifying program violations. All breath tests are logged by G Series and are downloaded during routine service appointments. Any instance of alcohol detected in the breath samples may be considered as a program violation. Refer to your compliance guide for specific limit amounts.

  • Page 14: Restarting The Motor

    You can restart the motor without providing another breath test. To cancel the restart, press CANCEL. Blow for 5 seconds The restart period has expired. You need to pass a breath test to start the motor. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 15: Running Retests

    3. Provide a breath sample and observe the display messages as they apply: Drive Safely You have passed the breath test. You can continue driving. G Series User Guide...
  • Page 16 A second failed breath test may result in a longer lockout time. In response to a retest request, carefully stop your vehicle at the side of the road. Complete a successful breath test before you resume driving. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 17: Menu Options

    M E NU OP T I ONS G Series has a number of customizable options, such as volume control, language selection, and wake-up/sleep times. These options are found in the main menu, which can be accessed by pressing MENU. Main Menu The Main Menu contains the following menu options: •...

  • Page 18: Sleep

    This menu lets you customize the brightness and speaker volume. The handset produces audio tones. You can set their volume from here. Note! This applies to the handset only. The volume of the ECU cannot be set. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 19: Bypass

    Switch. You can switch speaker on and off for the test. • LED Test: Makes sure that the LED indictor near the mouthpiece is working properly. It tests all the colours and flashing sequence. Press the navigation button to the right to change the colour. The G Series User Guide...
  • Page 20 • USB Test: Ensures that the connection to USB is working without any problems. • Date/Time: Allows you to change the date and time. Scroll up and down to select what you wish you to change and scroll left and right to set the desired date and time. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 21: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Requires service Contact your service provider Service Dates After G Series installation, you need to return for a follow-up appointment. Service appointments are then scheduled at regular intervals. See your compliance guide for the interval dates. The service appointments are for verifying interlock accuracy and downloading the log of breath tests.

  • Page 22: Error Messages

    Error Messages G Series may not accept a breath test (and may display error messages instead). To minimize errors, make sure that the handset is connected properly, the motor’s battery is in good condition, and that mobile phones are not in use during breath tests.
  • Page 23 Try again the test. vice provider if the problem persists. The ignition key is in Turn the key to the Off position Turn key off the On position. and wait for the Start Motor message to display. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 24: Reset Codes

    Return to your dealer for removal of the interlock from your vehicle. Following the removal, proper disposal of the alcohol interlock (ECU, handset, or both) at the end of its service life will be done by the manufacturer. G Series User Guide...

  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Contact your service centre for the following parts: • Mouthpieces (Bag of 25), ACS Part Number: 95-000145 G Series User Guide...
  • Page 26 G Series User Guide...

  • Page 27: Index

    Start Motor 6 Starting the vehicle 5 Fees 2 Tampering iii Idle time 8 Temperature 4 Information and support iii Troubleshooting 15 Installation 2 Volume 14 Lockout 7 Warm-up 5 Main menu 11 Warm-up mode 7 Maintenance iii G Series User Guide...
  • Page 28 G Series User Guide...

  • Page 29: Service Record

    S E RV I C E R EC OR D Date Service Performed Initial...
  • Page 30 Date Service Performed Initial...
  • Page 31 Date Service Performed Initial...
  • Page 32 UG-ENG-60-000139-B © 2010...

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