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Alcolizer Centurion User Manual 

 

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 External Documents note to reader

 

The BAC reading obtained by correct use of this device is only considered accurate at the time of testing. 

Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of each reading. 

Neither the manufacturer, the distributor, nor the owner accepts liability or responsibility due to any action 

or claim arising from the reading produced by this device, whether used correctly or incorrectly.

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for Centurion

Page 1: ...eading obtained by correct use of this device is only considered accurate at the time of testing Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of each reading Neither the manufacturer the distributor nor the owner accepts liability or responsibility due to any action or claim arising from the reading produced by this device whether used correctly or incorrectly Di ...

Page 2: ...ion 8 3 1 3 Mounting instructions 9 3 2 Mounting and Starting the instrument 9 3 2 1 Mounting 9 3 2 2 Initial starting 9 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTION 10 4 1 1 Providing a breath sample 10 4 2 Analysing the breath sample 11 4 3 Invalid sample 11 5 OWNER SERVICING 12 5 1 Cleaning 12 5 2 Cleaning Frequency 13 6 USER CONTROLS 13 6 1 Buttons 13 6 2 Keyboard 14 7 USER INTERFACE 16 7 1 Accessing the user menu...

Page 3: ... 1 Exporting 25 10 3 Erase Event Logs 25 11 NETWORKS 25 11 1 Configuration 25 11 1 1 Network Setup 26 11 2 Services 26 11 2 1 Authorisation Over Network 26 11 2 2 Alcolizer Portal 27 12 EMAIL 27 12 1 Email Settings 27 12 1 1 Settings Template 28 12 1 2 Settings Server 28 12 1 3 Test Mail 29 12 2 Email Status 29 12 3 Email Reports 30 12 3 1 Breath Test Results 30 12 3 2 Instrument Status 31 12 3 3 ...

Page 4: ...gy 15 Self Check 34 16 UPGRADE SOFTWARE 35 16 1 Saving software into the USB stick 35 16 2 Installing the update on your Centurion 35 16 3 Checking the software version in your Centurion 37 17 CALIBRATION 38 18 Epsom TM20 Printer Setup 39 19 Troubleshooting 39 ...

Page 5: ...zer Centurion incorporates innovative and patented replacement module technology so no more returning your Breathalyzer to base for service we simply ship you an exchange module If you have Zero Tolerance for Alcohol this is the device for you and when used in conjunction with a quality police grade Breathalyzer like the LE5 or the HH3 will deliver a total solution for your business 2 2 Specificat...

Page 6: ... of displayed results There are no extra accessories associated with providing a breath sample which is therefore beneficial in not having to replenish items and maintain stock for breathalyzing 2 3 1 External view 10 Display Screen WARNING If the supply cord is damaged a risk of electrocution exists It must be replaced by the manufacturer an approved service agent or similarly qualified persons S...

Page 7: ...REF Centurion User Manual V3 docx Page 7 Alcolizer Technology 2 3 2 Internal view USB Ports x 4 Function buttons Sample Module Knob Thumb ...

Page 8: ... to rain or water The instrument should be mounted near to a mains power socket to allow for easy connection and network point if advanced connectivity functions are being used The instrument must not be exposed to extreme temperatures outside of the defined operating range See Specifications 3 1 2 Mounting height and position The instrument must be mounted and positioned at a height to accommodat...

Page 9: ...ed hang the instrument onto the back plate by aligning the male lift off hinge pins on the back plate with the main instrument female hinge tubes 2 Confirm the instrument swings effectively and does not impact any other fixtures 3 Route any cables to avoid damage and trip hazards 4 Visually check that there are no loose components from transportation 5 Remove any packing materials 6 Remove the scr...

Page 10: ... a breath test in accordance with the following procedures 1 Ensure the instrument is ready to take a sample This is indicated with a welcome screen and instructions on how to provide a breath sample There may be a specific customer welcome screen 2 The screen will indicate to START BLOWING a Start blowing and continue blowing until the progress bar reaches 100 During the blow sequence a beeping s...

Page 11: ...tected and stating just that result on the screen When the BAC is greater than zero the display will be red and clearly indicate alcohol has been detected in the breath sample The result will continue to be displayed while the instrument resets itself ready for the next test For zero readings this will typically be about five seconds 4 3 Invalid sample The invalid blow screen is displayed if the u...

Page 12: ... that the instrument is turned off before cleaning 2 Main body the outside of the machine can be cleaned by wiping it over with a soft moist cloth followed by a soft dry cloth 3 Sample Module Disconnect the sample module by unscrewing the Knob Thumb Remove the Flow Diverter to have access to the Sample Port Then the Sample Port can be cleaned by wiping inside with a soft moist cloth ensuring any r...

Page 13: ...kly 6 USER CONTROLS 6 1 Buttons Inside the Centurion are buttons which can be used to access certain menus during setup and fault finding Users should not access the machine and press these buttons unless specifically requested to by instructions in this manual or verbally when in contact with your Alcolizer Technology technical representative Access the buttons by unlocking the Centurion and swin...

Page 14: ... up 6 2 Keyboard A standard 101 style keyboard with a standard USB connection or a wireless keyboard can be connected to the Centurion to access certain menus during setup and fault finding Users should not access the machine and attach a keyboard unless specifically requested to by instructions in this manual or verbally when in contact with your Alcolizer Technology technical representative Acce...

Page 15: ...page Alt down Switch to next configuration page Alt left Switch to previous tab or page Alt right Switch to next tab or page Ctrl Alt P Write screen shot to USB WARNING When the unit is open or not installed on the back plate electrical components are exposed The following steps require the user to open the Centurion with power applied During the procedures ensure only the ports mentioned are touc...

Page 16: ...Centurion User Menu area 3 Press the left Alt key to bring up available menu choices 4 Press the down key and move down to the required menu e g Settings 5 Press left Alt to hide the menu and give clear access to the selected page NOTE Use only the left Alt key The right Alt key has no function The spacebar has the same functionality as the Enter key in normal usage When entering data use the spac...

Page 17: ...erial Number A number that uniquely identifies the Sample Alcohol Module Application Version The version of software running in the Sample Alcohol Module e g 2 2 Days to Calibration Total days till next calibration 7 2 3 Status Items The status items page will provide a variety of information for the user Each status item is classified as one of the following Fault The instrument has encountered a...

Page 18: ...t A valid network connection is not required for the instrument to operate correctly however if a Centurion has an internet connection the date and time will be automatically adjusted If connected to a valid network the instrument s IPv4 address is displayed e g 192 168 15 133 If not connected to a valid network none available is displayed 7 3 About This page has further detailed information about...

Page 19: ...ttings page provides the configuration options available for the user 8 1 Instrument Information The instrument information feature allows a customer to add user specific descriptions of the instrument e g Site 13 Gate B This description is included in all email reports by default ...

Page 20: ...on who is doing the breath test For example you may be able to integrate you security access card to your Centurion Please contact your account manager for more details Enabled Check to enable breath test authorisation Expiry Time Once a single breath test is authorised the test analysis must be completed within this time or the authorisation expires and a new authorisation is required 8 4 Authori...

Page 21: ...button is pressed the following options are presented to the user Reboot Restart the instrument Power Off Shutdown the instrument so that mains power can be removed This method or the OFF button on the back of the board localised internally in the Centurion are the only two ways to correctly power off the instrument ...

Page 22: ...ect Image button 6 Select the required graphic from the Select Image page and click OK 7 That image will now appear on the screen 9 2 Custom Text The Elements area allows customisation of the user interface text for a variety of breath testing screens Display custom text on the instrument introductory screen as follows 1 Connect a keyboard mouse and access the User Menu in accordance with the proc...

Page 23: ...ay are presented for each adjustable interval 10 Logs 10 1 View The View contains the log records which consist of one or more pieces of information Each record will show a unique log record ID entry followed by the date and time and a brief description of the logged event By selecting an item in this panel a more detailed view of the selected log record is presented below the list of log records ...

Page 24: ...ared A fault status item cleared Fault Set A fault status item set Alert Cleared An alert status item cleared Alert Set An alert status item set Warning Cleared A warning status item cleared Warning Set A warning status item set Notice Cleared A notice status item cleared Notice Set A notice status item set Breath Analysis Block Set Data analysis is disabled Breath Analysis Block Cleared Data anal...

Page 25: ... to see button location These are the formats which logs can be exported CSV Comma Separated Values with one log record per row and record fields separated by commas within rows This is suitable for import into most spreadsheet applications JSON JavaScript Object Notation in a format suitable for integration with automated systems 10 3 Erase Event Logs To erase the current event log records on the...

Page 26: ...ppear 4 Complete the Configuration page with the required details to establish the network connection if a Static IP address will be used Alternatively select Obtain an IP address automatically 11 2 Services The services panel provide access to enable Authorisation Over Network and Alcolizer Portal 11 2 1 Authorisation Over Network A breath test authorisation over the network can be enabled throug...

Page 27: ...ion is equipped for forwarding email notifications of status and logs To configure the email function perform the following steps 1 Establish an internet connection via the Ethernet cable This step is not required if the instrument has a GSM modem 2 Connect a keyboard mouse and access the User Menu in accordance with the procedures at paragraph 7 1 3 From the User Menu access the email configurati...

Page 28: ...a to be inserted into the text when the email is sent Email Footer Text to be appended to the body of emails produced by the instrument It is also possible to use text replacement allowing real data to be inserted into the text when the email is sent 12 1 2 Settings Server The Mail Server panel allows configuration of the email account used by the instrument to send emails This must be a valid ema...

Page 29: ...ith the current configuration The Test Email panel will then report the status of sending the email and if it fails indicate information about how sending the test email failed Due to the very long time out periods specified for email configuration if there is an issue with the Mail Server settings it can take a very long time for the test email to fail and this can also block further test emails ...

Page 30: ...mail The frequency that the report will be sent can be setup on this panel 12 3 1 Breath Test Results The instrument can be configured to send an email detailed results of a breath test This can be done for both negative and positive results If instrument authentication is enabled the report can also include information about previous breath tests from the same authentication code ...

Page 31: ...g Report The instrument can be configured to send periodic emails containing log information for the given period The interval for the report can be configured from hourly through to monthly and the day or hour the report will occur on is dependent on the start date For example The current date is the 3rd of October 2013 The Start Time chosen is on the 29th of September 2013 12 noon The Report Int...

Page 32: ...2 and Relay3 Each relay output has three terminals COM Common connection NC Normally Closed the COM NC circuit is closed passes current when the relay is not triggered and open when the relay is triggered NO Normally Open the COM NO circuit is open when the relay is not triggered and closed passes current when the relay is triggered Relays x 3 ...

Page 33: ...should fire for a number of seconds equal to the configured duration The Relay Status indicates if the relay is currently ON or OFF There are three buttons on this page that briefly activates the relays Located under TEST 14 Functions This page shows a visual description of the user buttons that will access the main menu 14 1 1 Functions Menu 1 Connect a USB flash drive to an available USB port 2 ...

Page 34: ...15 Self Check This page allows running some automated self checks of the instrument to validate the instrument configuration and behaviour Each test indicates whether it has been recently tested and lists a title as well as provides a description of what the test does One many or all tests can be run Some tests require a degree of user interaction and if this occurs instructions will appear on the...

Page 35: ...the software to your computer 2 Copy the software file eg ac 13 1 rc2 software to a USB stick 16 2 Installing the update on your Centurion 1 Open the Centurion to have access to the hardware and verify if there is a SDHC card present If not contact Alcolizer to provide this card Note The card must be a SDHC type with 2GB capacity or more It must be formatted as FAT32 NOTE Contact Alcolizer to rece...

Page 36: ... correctly It should display the message Start Blowing on the screen 4 Insert the USB stick with the software to any of 4 USB ports On the main screen a message will appear Verifying Software Upgrade Package for around 15 seconds 5 Then the message below will appear on the main screen Follow instructions on the screen ...

Page 37: ...hlighted Press Select button FN4 Button on the Centurion board to accept software update Note The Centurion will restart and apply the software update It will take several minutes to complete DO NOT REMOVE THE USB STICK DURING UPGRADE SOFTWARE PROCESS 16 3 Checking the software version in your Centurion Once centurion has restarted and is displaying the normal idle screen confirm the installed fir...

Page 38: ...lizer Technology service technician however due to our patented technology and design only the Alcohol Sample Module ASM is required to be exchanged during the calibration process Turn off the instrument by selecting the shutdown option see section 10 5 or pressing the OFF button once see section 6 and then unplug it from the mains power supply Open the back of the Centurion instrument and locate ...

Page 39: ...4 Carefully open the Centurion 5 Connect printer to the Centurion using USB cable supplied with the printer Use any available USB port located on the board 6 Close the Centurion Then turn on the Centurion and the printer The printer should now be operational Please refer to printer specifications for printer configuration 19 Troubleshooting In the event the instrument may malfunction or a warning ...

Page 40: ...icon in the bottom left corner Either there are status items requiring attention press FN1 to identify items requiring attention or the service life may shortly be about to expire Contact Alcolizer immediately to arrange service T 1300 789 908 E service alcolizer com W www alcolizer com How do I locate FN buttons to access menu FN buttons are located on the circuit board SEE PARAGRAPH 6 USER CONTR...

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