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PFK  Electronics  was  established  in  1985  and  now 
employs over 400 people. We are the largest supplier of 
automotive security products in the South African after-
market  and  export  to  over  25  other  countries.  We  also 
have subsidiaries in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Although the focus of PFK's innovation deals specifically 
with the automotive electronic security after-market, we 
pride  ourselves  in  producing  products  for  some  of  the 
largest motor manufacturers (OEM’s) in South Africa and 
overseas.

Accredited to ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001, the highest 
automotive  quality  standard  warrants  that  PFK  has  the 
systems  and  procedures  in  place  to  produce  quality 
products  and  to  ensure  that  your  vehicles  are  always 
protected.  Targeting  specific  export  markets,  PFK 
products  are  certified  to  comply  to  major  international 
automotive standards such as C-Tick, VICC, VESA, TUV, 
TNO  and  Thatcham  to  mention  a  few. All  products  are 
manufactured at PFK in Durban at the highly automated 
state of the art SMD production facility that has enabled 
PFK to be leaders in automotive vehicle security systems.

GROUP PROFILE

1

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your vehicle is protected by an AIBBS, Alcohol Immobiliser Breathalyser Blocking System designed to give 
years of trouble free operation. Made with only the highest quality components and using state of the art 
technology you can be assured that your vehicle has the best electronic protection against drinking and 
driving. Ensure that you read this document carefully in order to have a comprehensive understanding by 
which you can get the full benefit of the functionality of this product.

Note: A comprehensive Audio/Visual on how to use this system and its 

 is available on 

DVD.

functionality

® 

The 

Autowatch TAB 

provides protection from a vehicle being started and driven by an individual whose 

blood/alcohol content is higher than a pre-determined level.

Ensure that comprehensive instructions and demonstration on the functions and use of this system, 
including blowing techniques is provided by your Service/Installation Centre.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS :

V E H I C L E   B L O C K I N G  
SYSTEM. (VBS)

 

This  unit,  which  contains  a 
buzzer and stores all records, 
is  wired  into  the  vehicle’s 
starting  circuit.  The  VBS  is 
not user accessible.

DRIVER  CHANGE/RESET 
BUTTON WITH LED.

 

Mounted  within  convenient 
reach of driver.

TEATHERED  ALCOHOL 
BREATHALYSER. (TAB) 

ASS

P

RED LED

DRIVER CHANGE 

BUTTON

Small Buttons 1 & 2

Pressing both buttons 

down together will give you 

access to the menus and 

toggle 1 or 2 to scroll 

through options

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

ATTENTION

This Breathalyser immobiliser device needs to be installed in accordance with PFK Electronics installation 
procedure and in accordance with the national regulations by a qualified installer.

An unqualified installation may invalidate the type approval of the vehicle.

Any attempt to Bypass or Circumvent the system will be recorded in the database of the system.
This includes: Removal of the handset, removal of power, low battery voltage conditions, insufficient sample, 
circumvention, suck back,  door open, ignition ON, ignition OFF, PASS, FAIL, driver change button pushed, 
Random sample request and Failure to give sample.

PLEASE NOTE: Low battery condition in a vehicle could potentially cause problems when trying to 
starting the vehicle.

TAB

Disposable 

Mouthpiece

Large Button

Power/Enter

Graphics 

Display

 

Displays 

procedural 

prompts, error 

messages and 

shows the result 

of the subject’s 

breath test, 

“PASS” or “FAIL”.

LED states

Flashing Red 
- unit not ready

Flashing Orange 
- unit heating

Flashing Green 
- Give a sample

Green - Pass

Red - Fail

TAB Button functions

Left button push - Distributors details

Right Button push - Unit details software version 
number

Both Button 1 and 2 push together - Menu 

Power button push – Emergency override

Power button hold 5 seconds – Power down

Summary of Contents for 720 TAB

Page 1: ...20 540 02 R 3 ISO TS 16949 ISO 14001 CENELEC EN 50436 2 AUTHORISED AUTOWATCH DEALER To order or for more information contact THATCHAM THE MOTOR INSURANCE REPAIRRESEARCHCENTRE USA HOL AUS UK GER SA CDA UK 720 TAB OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...ividual whose blood alcohol content is higher than a pre determined level Ensure that comprehensive instructions and demonstration on the functions and use of this system including blowing techniques is provided by your Service Installation Centre SYSTEM COMPONENTS V E H I C L E B L O C K I N G SYSTEM VBS This unit which contains a buzzer and stores all records is wired into the vehicle s starting...

Page 3: ...ound followed by the message BREATH TEST PROCEDURE Autowatch Logo Instrument Serial Number Software Rev PFK website Next scheduled service date Please Wait The TAB display will then show with a task bar to show progress of sample test After a few seconds your breath sample will have been analysed and if the breath alcohol level is below the pre set limit then PASS will appear on the TAB display an...

Page 4: ...limit 2 If the TAB displays Insufficient Sample then one or more of the following could be the cause of the problem Insufficient length of blow Volume Incorrect force of blow Too hard or too soft If Insufficient Sample is displayed after providing a breath sample when the tone was heard it will most likely be an indication of an incorrectly positioned mouthpiece WARM UP TIMES 85 C 10 SECONDS 20 C ...

Page 5: ...et point of the unit The VBS will then block the vehicle from starting and the vehicle will not start 6 WEEE Directive Do not throw away or dispose of in landfill site Return to local distributor or manufacturer PFK ELECTRONICS PTY LTD 488 Umbilo Road Durban 4001 Kwazulu Natal South Africa Tel 27 31 274 7200 7 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 15 21 You are cautioned that changes or ...

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