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GENERAL INSpECTION

•  Visually inspect the handset. No damaged ordisconnected parts should be present.
•  Check that none of the labels on the handset are loose.
•  Check the cables for any cuts or nicks, also check thatthe cable connectors are not exposed.
•  Check that the mouthpiece insertion area of the handsetis free of debris, dirt or contaminants.

MAINTENANCE pROCEdURES

•  Maintenance of the unit is insured through calibration. Please refer to the calibration 

procedures section of this guide for step by step instructions to calibrate the unit.

•  V3’s are made for field use, making them susceptible todirt and debris. The handset should be 

cleaned with adamp cloth and mild soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents on the unit.

GENERAL FUNCTIONAL TEST

The following are some actions to test the functionality of the interlock system.
To test that all inputs to the V3 are off, and that both pushbuttons are working: if the handset is 

awake, hold both pushbuttons for 3 seconds. The handset should go to the lower power state, the 

display and all the LEDs should turn off.

To test the display, backlights and left pushbutton: Wake the handset 

up by pressing the left pushbutton. The display should show, “Alcolock 

disabled, OK to start engine”.

To test the ignition input: turn the ignition to the ON position, the display 

should show “Start motor”. The status LED should be green, and a 

series of tones should be heard.

To test the engine run input, and the green status LED: start the motor 

of the vehicle, the display should show “disabled” and the status LED 

should be green

To test the right pushbutton: turn off the ignition and hold the right 

pushbutton for 3 seconds. The display should show, “Alcolock 

disabled, OK to start engine.

Alcolock

disabled

OK to start engine

Activate(hold)

Start motor

Cancel(hold)

disabled

Alcolock

disabled

OK to start engine

Activate(hold)

Summary of Contents for V3 B-2 Series

Page 1: ...Service Guide V3 SERIES B 2 ...

Page 2: ...n 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 ALCOLOCK ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS and the Molly are trademarks of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems International Inc and...

Page 3: ... system To test that all inputs to the V3 are off and that both pushbuttons are working if the handset is awake hold both pushbuttons for 3 seconds The handset should go to the lower power state the display and all the LEDs should turn off To test the display backlights and left pushbutton Wake the handset up by pressing the left pushbutton The display should show Alcolock Disabled OK to start eng...

Page 4: ...eceived from the tachograph over the CAN BUS 1 Check if tachograph is functioning properly 2 Check wiring from tachograph to ECU 3 Replace ECU Communication error Handset has lost communication with ECU 1 Check voltage of vehicle during ignition cranking Voltage should stay above 9V or 16V depending on ECU 2 Replace spiral cable 3 Replace ECU 4 Replace Handset ECU voltage incorrect ECU is connecte...

Page 5: ...ace ECU Calibration Procedures It is recommended calibration be done indoors in a service facility using an ACS download station The calibration procedures are intended for use by trained technicians only Equipment Needed 130PPM 0 05 BAC Alcohol gas standard ACS 95 000425 Regulator valve assembly 6L min flow rate ACS 94 000225 V3 Download station ACS 79 006111 Compressed Gas Safety Calibration sho...

Page 6: ...n options Scroll to Dry Gas and push the right button to Select This enters the Select value menu 7 The Select value menu contains the gas standard concentration options Verify that 130PPM is on the canister label and use the left button to scroll to 130PPM Push the right button to Select This enters the Altitude menu 8 The Altitude menu contains the altitude correction factor Verify the altitude ...

Page 7: ...s Troubleshooting In the event of a calibration failure first check these common causes of errors Plastic tubing has been overused or has condensation present The alcohol gas standard value is not 130PPM or the value has been incorrectly entered in the Select Value menu The alcohol gas standard is expired A connection to or from the gas valve is not secured properly check all connections The value...

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