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Depending on the sensor calibration drift, up to 4 samples may be required.

•  If only 2 tests are required, a Verification OK message is displayed when thecalibration 

is complete.

•  If 3 or 4 tests are required, a Calibration OK message is displayed when calibration is 

complete.

13. 

Press the right button to Finish (there is also the option to retry by pressing the left button). 

 

Calibration is complete.  

 

The V3 handset returns to ready state and Blow for 5 seconds is displayed.
NOTe! If the calibration fails on numerous attempts, the sensor may need 

replacement. Contact ACS for return instructions.

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 entered in Altitude menu is incorrect.

ALTITUdE REFERENCE GUIdE

The altitude adjustment is in increments of 200 meters. Choose the closest city elevation and 

round the altitude up or down to the closest value accordingly.

ExApMLE
CITY

ALTITUdE (M)

SETTING

Amsterdam

0

0

Berlin

34

0

Brussels

48

0

Geneva

373

400

Madrid

654

600

Moscow

189

200

Ottawa

79

0

Paris

34

0

Rome

14

0

Washington

7

0

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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