alcosense® fr9000 interlock user guide/manual
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1. Qandatech innovations for life VERSION NUMBER V84 DATE ISSUED 30 10 2013 ALCOSENSE FR9000 INTERLOCK USER GUIDE MANUAL ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD Quality System Quality Endorsed Company Lic No OzC24824 SA GLOBAL Contact Andatech Corporation PO Box 3038 Nunawading VIC 3131 Australia Phone 1300 800 200 Fax 1300 883 802 Email andatech andatech com au Website www andatech com au Qandatech innovations for life Reduces risk of drink driving The AlcoSense FR9000 Interlock is a handheld breathalyser with a vehicle ignition control system The driver whose car is equipped with the unit must complete a breath alcohol test with a result below a preset limit before they can start the vehicle The AlcoSense FR9000 Interlock with its microprocessor controlled operation exceeds NHTSA specifications The heated electrochemical fuel cell and breath sample pathways provide an extremely reliable and accurate measurement Turnoncar amp wait for unit to warm up Blow into breathalyser Start car engine Technical Specifications Electrochemical Fuel Cell Working temperature 40 C to 85 C Weight 280g sample head only Certified to Australian Standard AS3547 160 000 events upgradeable MAIN FEATURES Anti Circumvention Features Temperature and humidity sensors Infrared body temperature sensor Sample flow measurement Wiring harness bypass detection Acceleromet2. any other attempts will have a time interval of 30 minutes before reaching the maximum amount of attempts allowed the temporary lockout period is over you may start again with step 2 7 as per above If you reached your maximum amount of attempts and failed your last trial the interlock will go through a Permanent Lockout phase If the unit enters the permanent lockout mode you will need to contact Andatech for assistance TEST ERROR If you were unsuccessful the display may read BLOW TEST ERROR PLEASE TRY AGAIN You did not blow hard enough or long enough to complete the test You may immediately attempt another breath test Other blowing errors include YOU ARE BLOWING TOO HARD for blowing too hard NON HUMAN BREATH for blowing with simulator or air pump BLOW STEADIER when blowing too soft or inconsistent pressure NO FLOW DETECTED when no air pressure is detected after the allotted period of time ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 6 andatech B as innovations for life RUNNING RETEST Breath control while driving T After the vehicle has been running for 5 to 15 minutes you will hear a beeping sound and the display will read PLEASE BLOW RUNNING RETEST The display will also show a countdown indicating the amount of time you have left to complete the running retest You must pull over your vehicle and successfully deliver a breath sample in order to complete the test 2 The d
3. down This indicates the amount of time you have before the unit powers down The vehicle can be restarted at any time during this countdown 2 Retain all receipts for parts or servicing performed on your vehicle It is highly recommended you be present for the repairs to your vehicle You will need to provide the Andatech Authorised Service Centre with these receipts if a bypass is recorded on your device 3 Any loss of power in control box i e battery disconnection will be recorded as a violation event and this will require you to do the unscheduled service 4 WARNING Before taking a test make sure all food and other substances are completely out of your mouth If needed drink water before a test to assure that no foreign substances are present The unit will give you time to do this before taking a test Introducing liquids food particles or tobacco smoke can affect the unit s operation 5 Do not attempt any electrical modification on your vehicle whilst the interlock is installed Prior to any electrical modification on your car please ask for assistance from the Andatech Authorised Service Centre to ensure that the modifications will not interfere with the operation of the interlock 6 If the interlock is not working please contact Andatech Interlocks 24 hour Helpline for further assistance ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 7 andatech B Ee m innovations for life VIOLATION 1 Missing a running retest tampering
4. CREEN MESSAGE INTERPRETATION NEXT SERVICE INDICATION OF NEXT SCHEDULED OR UNSCHEDULED SERVICE DATE DATE XX XX XXXX RECORD UPDATING SYNCHRONISATION OF DATA IS IN PROGRESS TURN OFF THE CAR PLEASE WAIT ENGINE AND WAIT FOR AROUND 2 MINUTES TEST REQUIRED REQUESTING THE DRIVER FOR BREATH SAMPLE BLOW EVENLY BLOW TEST ERROR BLOW TOO SOFT PLEASE BLOW UNTIL THE BEEPING SOUND STOPS BLOW STEADIER AND CLICK SOUND OCCURS PLEASE TRY AGAIN ANALYSING SAMPLE ANALYSING THE BREATH SAMPLE TAKEN TEST PASSED INDICATING THAT THE DRIVER PASS THE BREATH TEST AND IS BAC LEVEL ALLOWED TO START THE VEHICLE XXX DRIVE CAREFULLY DRIVING VEHICLE IS IN MOTION YOU MAY START YOUR CAR INDICATION THAT THE DRIVER MAY RESTART THE CAR WITHIN XXX IN XXX SEC SEC WITHOUT PROVIDING BREATH SAMPLE LOCKOUT RESET INDICATING THAT UNSCHEDULED SERVICE NEED TO BE PERFORMED NEXT SERVICE IN X DAYS BEFORE GOING INTO PERMANENT LOCKOUT X DAY REMAIN MAX HIGH BAC MAX NUMBER OF VIOLATION OF HIGH BAC HAS BEEN REACHED MAX VIOLATIONS MAX TOTAL OF VIOLATIONS REACHED INTERLOCK RECALL SCHEDULED SERVICE IS DUE SOON NOT READY INTERLOCK IS NOT READY TO RECEIVE ANY BREATH SAMPLE TEMPORARY LOCKOUT TEST FAIL INDICATING THAT THE DRIVER FAIL THE BREATH SAMPLE TEST AND BAC LEVEL NEED TO WAIT X MINUTES FOR RESTART DEPENDING ON THE XXX SETTING ERROR WRONG PASSCODE HAS BEEN ENTERED PLEASE WAIT 10 MINUTES WAIT 10 MIN CODE ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 10 Qand
5. DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT If it becomes necessary to repair or replace defective equipment please contact Andatech Authorised service centre to schedule a service appointment All service inquiries will be responded to within 1 business day of initial contact Within 5 business days of initial contact repair or replacement of defective equipment will be completed ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 8 andatech B as innovations for life DO S AND DON TS OF THE PROGRAM 1 10 11 12 13 14 ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD Do contact Andatech emergency service if the vehicle must be used by untrained persons in an emergency situation or if the emergency has caused you to be unable to successfully complete the test Don t attempt to hot wire cross ground or roll start your vehicle in an attempt to CIRCUMVENT the ignition interlock The interlock will record such actions go into IMMEDIATE RECALL and the horn will blow The charging system of your vehicle may be damaged License revocation is probable Don t allow mechanical work that might require vehicle startup in your absence without providing the Andatech toll free number to the service technician Instruct all involved that Andatech must be contacted BEFORE any related wiring is detached and or a service CIRCUMVENTION is attempted Don t avoid a monitoring appointment because of financial difficulty Call the Andatech office to make special indigency arrange
6. TERLOCK STARTING THE CAR WITH AN INTERLOCK INSTALLED 1 It s important to remember not to eat smoke or drink 15 minutes prior to providing a breath sample 2 Turn the ignition key to the ON position NOT TURN THE KEY TO THE START POSITION AT THIS TIME Make sure your mouthpiece is inserted into the handset 2 The display will indicate the next service date 4 Wait until the display indicates TEST REQUIRED BLOW EVENLY 5 Use anew mouthpiece for each test and place it accordingly into the interlock 6 Take a deep breath and blow steadily until the unit produces an audible click 7 The display will then read ANALYSING SAMPLE and will show a progress bar Once the analysis is done the interlock s display will show either Test Passed Test Failed or Test Error TEST PASSED e Use a new mouthpiece for each test If you are successful the display will read TEST PASSED You have 2 minutes to start the vehicle TEST FAILED The display will read TEST FAILED and the interlock will automatically go into a Temporary Lockout phase During the temporary lockout phase you won t be able to start your car The lockout period will depend upon the amount of alcohol detected If your BAC has a reading between 0 020 and 0 050 the temporary lockout period is 5 minutes If your BAC reading is above 0 050 the temporary lockout period will be 30 minutes Beware that after your second trial
7. al test After a failed initial breath test due to alcohol detection the vehicle will not start and will enter into Tempo rary lockout mode The lockout time will depend on the amount of alcohol detected Once the temporary lock out period has been completed turn the ignition to on position to initiate another test and repeat steps 4 7 as per page 5 Practical Preventive Steps Keep the unit clean and dry at all times Always use a clean and dry mouth piece ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 4 andatech B e m innovations for life Contact your service technician or the Andatech 24 hour Helpline for any queries e For better readings do not consume alcohol use alcohol based products or smoke within 15 minutes before using the interlock Avoid placing the interlock unit on the vehicle floor as it may interfere with pedals and the safe operation of the vehicle If you are asked to conduct a breath test while driving the interlock will give you enough time to pull over stop the vehicle and conduct the breath test Do not in any circumstance use the interlock while driving You are not allowed to disable the interlock or miss a retest Doing so will shorten the service interval and these actions will be recorded in the memory Under no circumstances are you allowed to tamper with abuse misuse and or neglect the interlock device ALCOHOL AND YOUR BODY When a person drinks an alcoholic beverage abo
8. atech GROUER innovations for life HEAD CONNECTION INDICATION THERE MIGHT BE AN ISSUE WITH THE CONNECTION ERROR BETWEEN HEAD AND CONTROL BOX IN CALIBRATION MODE THIS CHECK CONNECTION MESSAGE MAY APPEAR PLEASE IGNORE GRACE PERIOD INTERLOCK HAS ENTERED PERMANENT LOCKOUT BECAUSE OF EXPIRED CALL UNSCHEDULED SERVICE NOT BEING PERFORMED YOUR TECH FOR PASSCODE ENTER PASSCODE REQUIRING DRIVER TO ENTER THE PASSCODE PLEASE BLOW REQUESTING DRIVER TO DO A RUNNING RETEST IN X SECONDS RUNNING RETEST TIME REMAINING X SECONDS COLD TEMPERATURE PLEASE WAIT FOR SENSOR TO WARM UP DETECTED PLEASE WAIT SENSOR WARMING STOP SERVICE MISSED THE SCHEDULED SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT ANDATECH FOR BYPASS CODE MEMORY IS MEMORY ALMOST REACHED ITS FULL CAPACITY PLEASE RETURN TO ALMOST FULL THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE TO CLEAR THE MEMORY AFTER 7 DAYS THE INTERLOCK WILL ENTER PERMANENT LOCKOUT ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 11 andatech B Ee m innovations for life CONTACT INFORMATION HOURS OF OPERATION Andatech Corporation operates 9 00 am to 5 00 pm AEST Monday through Friday EMERGENCY CONTACT If your Interlock device is in need of service before your next scheduled appointment please call the Andat ech helpline at Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd 1300 800 200 Email us andatech andatech com au Website www andatech com au CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS Andatech Corporation invites complaints and feedback in regards t
9. e to be serviced after it is installed Yes The interlock will indicate when the service is due You will not be able to start your vehicle if you do not have the device serviced as required When is my next appointment Your first service appointment must be within thirty 30 days after your interlock device is installed You future appointment thereafter should be scheduled sixty 60 days from your last service appointment The scheduling of appointments run from your installation date regardless of when your device was last ser viced and calibrated The date and time of your next service appointment is programmed into your interlock device Each time you turn on the ignition key the unit will remind you with your next service date of the interlock What happens if miss an appointment An appointment is considered to be missed if you are not present at the service location within fifteen 15 minutes of the scheduled time If you miss an appointment without providing at least twenty four 24 hours notice to your service location or technician you will be charged a missed appointment fee at your next ser vice appointment If you miss your appointment your interlock device will go into lockout mode 7 days after the date you missed the service appointment If you miss an appointment you should schedule another service within those 7 days We strongly recommend you to be on time for all service appointments What if I failed the initi
10. er motion detection Starter bypass detection Battery backed up event logging EVENT TRACKING e Can store and record up to 160 000 events Event information stored in both the sample head and the data logger Every event is date and time stamped ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD VERSION NUMBER DATE ISSUED V8 4 30 10 2013 Quality System Quality Endorsed Company Lic No Oz C2482 4 SA GLOBAL Qandatech pone Ton innovations for life Air inlet for mouthpiece Screen Display Left Button Middle Button Right Button Connection to Control box Andatech FR9000 Interlock Handset ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 3 andatech BE UE innovations for life FAQ What does the AlcoSense FR9000 Interlock do An interlock is a device that prevents drink driving A breathalyser is installed into a vehicles ignition system and the driver must blow into the breathalyser before they are able to start the vehicle If any alcohol is de tected on their breath the vehicle won t start How does it work The system measures and records your BAC level before you start your vehicle When your BAC level is be low the set limit your vehicle will start If your BAC level is too high your vehicle will not start The interlock records all BAC readings vehicle starts engine shut offs violations etc as well as the date and time of each event This data can be downloaded for review Does the interlock hav
11. isplay will again show ANALYSING SAMPLE and a progress bar You will also receive one of the test result prompts described in the Test Result section of this guide 3 Additional running retests will occur randomly in your first 5 to 10 minutes drive and again between 15 to 60 minutes interval 4 If you miss running retest the unit WILL NOT stop your vehicle You will immediately be prompted to attempt another breath test 5 If the test re test is failed due to the presence of alcohol if you have not already you should immediately pull the vehicle over SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 1 To request for vehicle interlock service maintenance you need to arrange an appointment with Andatech Interlocks by calling the Andatech 24 hour Helpline Andatech will then contact your nearest Andatech Authorised Service Centre to organise an appointment for you 2 While the interlock is warming the display screen will indicate the next service date You required by the state to have your device serviced at regular intervals 5 As per your paperwork your next appointment should be the same as the date displayed Should the system reset the service days the date displayed on the unit will change to indicate the day the unit will lock out 4 If the unit enters the permanent lockout mode you will need to contact Andatech Interlocks for assistance ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 When turning off the vehicle the unit will display a count
12. ments Your appointments must be kept Don t leave your telephone station when contacting emergency service after hours Return calls are normally made within 15 minutes Call emergency service back if you are not contacted within 20 minutes Do keep the service manual next appointment date and emergency number in your vehicle at all times Don t disconnect any wiring that might be related and or connected to the ignition interlock in any way Call Andatech before disconnect if there is any doubt Do keep the ignition interlock clean dust free and totally dry at all times Don t allow anyone who might have alcohol content on their breath to attempt a test just for fun All alcohol readings are assumed to belong to the participant Don t allow anyone to drive the vehicle if you are not willing to accept responsibility for any alcohol readings that might result Do remember to plan ahead for Rolling Retest Do look for safe lighted areas away from traffic flow when stopping for a standing retest Don t attempt to open either component of the ignition interlock Don t test the interlock while driving Pull over when doing Rolling Retest Do review the Interlock Manual periodically Hu Qandatech Yu innovations for life TROUBLE SHOOTING SUMMARY AND HANDSET DISPLAYED MESSAGE Whenever you have a problem with the interlock remember to check the screen message on the front of the handset and compare them with table below S
13. o our services In order to provide the best possible service we need to hear from you with any complaints suggestions for improvement or praise for services that meet your needs Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd 1300 800 200 Email andatech andatech com au Website www andatech com au INTERSTATE TRAVEL There may be Andatech Authorised Service Centres in every state allowing for interstate travel If servicing or repairs are required please contact the Andatech Helpline we will then locate your nearest Andatech Author ised Service Centre and organise an appointment Please contact Andatech Interlocks main office at Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd 9 Trade Place Vermont VIC 3133 Australia Phone 1300 800 200 Fax 1300 883 802 Email andatech andatech com au W www andatech com au ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 12
14. ut 2096 of the alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and about 8096 is absorbed into the small intestine and in the blood stream Air that comes from deep within the lungs is considered scientifically to be a reflective sample of blood alcohol concentration BAC which is why breath testing devices are used How fast the alcohol is absorbed depends upon several things including e Type of drink consumed Number of drinks consumed How quickly they were consumed How long ago they were consumed etc Each person metabolises alcohol differently and the effect of alcohol into our body will affect our key sensory systems including Slower reaction times Impaired vision The inability to track changing conditions e Impaired perception of sensory relationships touch sight sound Deteriorates concentration and affects our ability to focus on driving Psychomotor skills are impaired clouding the ability to co ordinate physical tasks as needed It is important to understand that alcohol can rise in your body for up to 2 hours after your last drink and a further 10 hours are needed for your body to return to a zero reading Your last drink can reside in your mouth for up to 15 minutes It is advisable to wait for 15 minutes prior to a reading Other alcohol based products such as mouth wash should be avoided before testing ANDATECH CORPORATION PTY LTD 5 andatech B as innovations for life USING THE IN
15. with your device or having too many lockouts due to alcohol in one monitoring period will cause the unit to go into a service countdown You will need to contact Andatech Interlocks before the service countdown on the handset display gets to 5 days We will schedule an appoint ment for you to service your interlock otherwise your vehicle will be immobilised 2 Having mechanical work performed on your vehicle may cause your unit to go into a service count down You will need to schedule a service appointment within that period or your vehicle will be immobi lised 8 Violation activities are reported to the appropriate authority It is extremely important that you attend all service appointments and abide by the rules of the Ignition Interlock program 4 Unscheduled servicing in the case of a violation is at your expense INTERLOCK CARE 1 Keep It dry at all times and do not spill anything over it 2 Clean the interlock with a lightly dampened cloth to take away the dirt and dust 3 Take care of the interlock while it is under your possession as you will be liable of any damage caused to the interlock WARNING FOR EXTENSION OF INTERLOCK PERIOD Interlock drivers are required to comply with the operating requirements of the interlock at all times If there is evidence that the interlock has been tampered with for the benefit of the driver the prescribed period or interlock condition may be extended to a depending on State requirements
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