ACS WR3 User Manual

Alcohol interlock
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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 WR3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Alcohol Influence on Testing ..........4 Operating Temperature ............4 Battery Voltage ..............4 Using the Interlock Starting the motor ..............5 Warm-up and Standby (where applicable) ......... 7 Restarting the motor ..............8 Running retests ................ 9 WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 5 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 WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    How does it work? WR3 uses the same alcohol sensing technology used by police in roadside screening. A special alcohol-sensitive cell detects the amount of alcohol in the breath. Breath alcohol is directly proportional to the blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
  • Page 7: User Fees

    You must visit the installation centre a short time after installation. You must also visit at certain intervals for maintenance and data download. Maintenance appointments typically take less than 20 minutes. Refer to your compliance guide for the interval dates. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 8: Handset Cable

    2. Line up the green arrows and gently push the connector into the interface module plug. A light click sounds when they properly connect. 3. A Wait message displays. WR3 may require another breath test. Observe the message on the display.
  • Page 9: More Information

    1 minute at 0°C). Battery Voltage The voltage supplied to the relay module, which in turn powers the handset, is supplied by the vehicle battery. For the 12V Interlock system, the vehicle battery voltage can range from 9V - 18V. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 10: Using The Interlock

    3. Insert a clean mouthpiece. Using a clean mouthpiece is good hygiene, and it helps to 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. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 11 •Press the Start button 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 WR3 will have warned you about the alcohol detected. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 12: Warm-Up And Standby (Where Applicable)

    Warm-up and Standby (where applicable) Once you have started your vehicle, Drive Safely displays. You can place WR3 in Warm-up mode by holding the left button. Warm-up displays, and your vehicle can remain idle without requiring another breath test for up to 30 minutes.
  • Page 13: Restarting The Motor

    To cancel the restart, press and hold the right button. Blow for 5 seconds The restart period has expired. You need to pass a breath test to start the motor. Refer to the section about starting the motor. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 14: 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. Drive safely WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 15 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. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 16: Menu Options

    ME NU O PTIONS WR3 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 and holding the left button. Wake-Up Mode The handset can “wake up”...
  • Page 17: Sleep Mode

    5, 30, 60 and 90 minutes. Press the left button to scroll through the times, and press the right button to make your selection. 3. Press and hold the right button to save your time selection and exit this mode. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 18: Time Mode

    You can press the left button to scroll through all of the dates in the list: Current Date Service Date Lockout Date Calibration Date Calibration Expiry Date To exit at any time, press and hold the right button. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 19: Language Mode

    Language Mode WR3 is available in multiple languages. The selections are programmed at the factory. 1. Press and hold the left button to access the main menu. Press the left button to scroll to Language. Select with the right button.
  • Page 20: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Requires service Contact your service provider Service Dates After WR3 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 21: Error Messages

    Error Messages WR3 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 22 Take the breath test and contact without passing a your service provider. breath test, a violation Start Violation results. WR3 requests a retest, and the Start Violation mes- sage displays. There is a problem with Try the test again. Call your ser- Try again the test.
  • Page 23: Reset Codes

    Return to your dealer for removal of the interlock from your vehicle. Following the removal, proper disposal of the alcohol interlock (relay module, handset, or both) at the end of its service life will be done by the manufacturer. WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 24: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Contact your service centre for the following parts: • Mouthpieces (Bag of 25), ACS Part Number: 95-000140 WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 25: Index

    Date ......Service ....Error Messages ....Record .... Service dates ......Sleep ..........Stall Protect Fees ....Standby mode ...... Start Motor ..... Starting the vehicle ......Idle time ..Information and support ...... Installation WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 26 ...... Tampering ....Temperature ......Time ....Troubleshooting ......Volume ...... Wake-up ....... Warm-up ....Warm-up mode WR3 User Guide...
  • Page 27 Date Service Performed Initial...
  • Page 28 UG-ENG-60-000113-B © 2009...

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