ACS ALCOLOCK V3 B-2 WI-FI Series Instruction Manual

ACS ALCOLOCK V3 B-2 WI-FI Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 2. The device must be installed according to all applicable technical rules, directives and regulations. 3. The national regulations and behavioral rules must be observed when using this device. ACS, ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS, ALCOLOCK and the “Molly” are trademarks of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (International) Inc. and are used under license. Alcohol Countermeasure Systems is the trading style of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp.
  • Page 3 FRONT VIEW Mouthpiece SIDE VIEW Status LED Mouthpiece port Display Left navigation Right navigation button button Air vent Cable input port *The navigation buttons permit the selection of options shown on the display.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and Precautions ....................1 Warranty ........................1 Maintenance ......................1 Introduction ........................2 What is an alcohol interlock?..................2 How does it work? ....................2 Installation ........................2 More information ......................2 Using the ALCOLOCK V3 alcohol Interlock ..............3 Starting the motor .....................3 Restarting the motor ....................5 Running retests (optional) ..................5 Sharing a vehicle ......................6 Overriding the ALCOLOCK V3 alcohol interlock ............7...
  • Page 5: Safety And Precautions

    WARRANTY All ACS products are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for one year from the date of shipment. ACS agrees to replace or repair any defective ALCOLOCK V3 device, provided the defect was not caused by misuse or mishandling.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION WHAT IS AN ALCOHOL INTERLOCK? An alcohol interlock is an in-vehicle breath alcohol testing device. It prevents a vehicle from starting if it detects that a driver’s breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) is over a preset limit. It is designed to fit inside the vehicle near the driver’s seat and connects directly to the vehicle’s ignition system.
  • Page 7: Using The Alcolock V3 Alcohol Interlock

    OPERATING TEMPERATURE The maximum ambient operational temperature is between -40 and +85 °C. NOTE: Depending on ambient temperature, handset warm up may take approximately 30 seconds at 20 °C and approximately 1 minute at 0 °C for the 24V ECU. BATTERY VOLTAGE The voltage supplied to the ECU, which powers the handset, is supplied by the vehicle battery.
  • Page 8 START MOTOR The breath test passed and no alcohol is detected. You may Start start the motor. motor NOTE! The motor must be started within 5 minutes*. CAUTION The breath test passed, but alcohol below the limit has been detected. There are 2 options: Caution •...
  • Page 9: Restarting The Motor

    RESTARTING THE MOTOR If the motor is turned off for less than 5 (or 30) minutes (time depends on the settings of the device), it can be restarted without providing another breath test. This is a safety feature if the motor stalls, or convenient for frequent short stops. Observe the message on the handset: RESTART AVAILABLE The motor can be restarted without providing another breath...
  • Page 10: Sharing A Vehicle

    SHARING A VEHICLE Drivers with their own handsets can operate the same vehicle without reprogramming the ALCOLOCK V3 alcohol interlock. All the custom settings are downloaded into the ECU when a new handset is connected. The handset can be changed with the motor on or off. It is recommended to exchange handsets when the motor is off and the vehicle is parked in a safe location.
  • Page 11: Overriding The Alcolock V3 Alcohol Interlock

    OVERRIDING THE ALCOLOCK V3 ALCOHOL INTERLOCK In emergency situations, the ALCOLOCK V3 device can be overridden using a four- digit Override Code provided by your dealer. This code is randomly generated and changes daily. The use of the override function is stored in the log. 1.
  • Page 12: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS The ALCOLOCK V3 alcohol interlock has a number of menus and customizable options such as language selection, time adjustment, sleep and wake-up time settings. All are found in the Main Menu, which is accessed by pressing and holding the left button.
  • Page 13: Wake-Up Mode

    WAKE-UP MODE The handset has the capability to wake up 3 times a day. This ensures that the handset is warmed up and ready before entering the vehicle. NOTE: Before using this option, be sure the vehicle battery has a sufficient charge. The wake-up option is automatically disabled if the handset is not used for three consecutive days.
  • Page 14: Time

    TIME The time of the handset can be adjusted when changing time zones and Daylight Savings Time. This time adjustment is primarily for the wake-up feature and does not change the times in the Dates Menu. 1. Press and hold the left button to access the Main Menu. Press the left button to scroll to Time.
  • Page 15: Downloading Data Over Wi-Fi

    DOWNLOADING DATA OVER WI-FI WI-FI TRANSFER PROCESS The ALCOLOCK V3 B-2 Wi-Fi can only download content with a V3 Wi-Fi network registered to the vehicle. Downloading cannot start until the vehicle is stationary and the ignition switch is in the off position. 1.
  • Page 16: Wi-Fi Troubleshooting

    “Troubleshooting” for failure codes). Proceed to “Wi-Fi Troubleshooting”. WI-FI TROUBLESHOOTING The signal dBm, IP address, ACS network SSID, date and failure code are displayed in the Wi-Fi Menu. Wi-Fi 192.168.2.254 The Wi-Fi signal strength is displayed on the top right and top Wilock 2013.03.27 Fail 9x...
  • Page 17: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    ACCESSING MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS ALCOLOCK V3 alcohol interlock maintenance functions can only be accessed by your dealer using a System Code provided from ACS. This code is randomly generated and changes daily. The use of this function is stored in the log.
  • Page 18: Display Messages

    DISPLAY MESSAGES The ALCOLOCK V3 alcohol interlock may not accept a breath test and could display error messages instead. To minimize errors, make sure that the handset is connected properly, the vehicle’s battery is in good condition and that mobile phones are not in use during breath tests.
  • Page 19 Invalid sample The handset could not Retry the test. If the problem analyze the breath sample persists, contact your dealer. that was given. Missed retest Occurs when a retest is not Complete the test as required. done within the 3 minute time frame.
  • Page 20: Disposal Of The Alcolock V3 Alcohol Interlock At The End Of Its Service Life

    Contacting your local waste management authority for more information on the appropriate disposal methods to be followed • Asking a suitable disposal contractor to dispose of the device REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact your dealer for the following parts: Mouthpieces (bag of 25) ACS #95-000250. ALCOLOCK V3 SERIES B-2 WI-FI...
  • Page 21: Index

    INDEX Alcohol influence, 2 Operating temperature, 3 Alcohol interlock, 2 Override, 7 Replacement parts, 16 Battery voltage, 3 Retests, 5 Calibration, 13 Caution, 4 Sharing a vehicle, 6 Clock, 8, 10 Sleep mode, 9 Dealer code, 13 Troubleshooting, 12, 13 Display messages, 14, 15 Disposal, 16 Volume, 8...
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