Before providing a sample
®
1.
Your Autowatch TAB reacts very specifically to the presence of alcohol in the breath.
However, it can be affected by, for example, use of mouthwash or the application of perfume and
aftershave immediately before taking your sample. All of these products contain alcohol and their
presence may affect the results determined by the instrument.
2.
Similarly, results can also be affected if you have consumed alcohol up to 20 minutes before providing a
sample. This is because your mouth may still contain residual alcohol from the last drink.
3.
Smoking within up to two minutes of providing a sample may also produce affected results.
TAB Power-on
The TAB will turn on automatically when a breath sample is required, alternatively to switch on, press and
release the Power Button. A confirming beep will sound, followed by a series of screens showing:
4.
Windscreen washers and substances that contain Isopropanol can cause the cabin of the vehicle to be
flooded with vapour. This is breathed in then out when you are taking a breath sample. This will cause
you to “FAIL” a sample.
5) Make sure that the temperature of the mouthpiece is not excessively cold. A cold Mouthpiece will cause
a
circumvention.
Fit Mouthpiece
Give Sample
IMPORTANT : CORRECT FITTING OF MOUTHPIECE
IMPORTANT : CORRECT FITTING OF MOUTHPIECE
Guide Slot
Mouthpiece
holder
Guide
While inserting the mouthpiece, ensure Guide Slot lines
up with the guide on the left side of the mouthpiece holder.
DISPOSABLE MOUTHPIECE
The mouthpiece must be fitted into the
mouthpiece holder before use of the instrument
for breath testing.
Please note that the mouthpiece will only fit into
the instrument if orientated correctly.
Unwrap mouthpiece from its protective packaging
and, with the guide slot facing left, slide the mouthpiece into the opening of the mouthpiece holder (with
instrument display facing you and buttons to the top).
The guide slot must slide over the corresponding guide pin in the holder and the mouthpiece pushed in until it
will move no further.
Failure to correctly insert the mouthpiece may result in the instrument refusing to take a breath sample and
therefore preventing the vehicle from being started.
The mouthpieces are disposable, manufactured under hygienic conditions and supplied in individual
wrappers.
NB: We recommend that a new mouthpiece is used for each test.
Please recycle mouthpiece fittings
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Meanwhile, the TAB automatically checks its operating parameters. When
the TAB is ready to take a sample a further single beep will sound, followed by
the message
:
BREATH TEST PROCEDURE
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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
and a coded signal will be sent immediately to the VBS in order to unblock the
Vehicle Blocking System.
The RED LED will flash rapidly and extinguish confirming that the Blocking System
has been unblocked. This status will be recorded by the VBS and the TAB with date
and time.
You may now start your vehicle. (
*The specific time period in which you have to start
your vehicle is set at a factory default of 5 minutes. This time can be changed by
arrangement with your service/fitment centre and can be set to 5, 10, 20 or 30
minutes.)
The TAB will automatically shut down shortly after a valid breath sample is accepted
or by pressing and holding the large Power button until the TAB shuts down.
If the ambient temperature is below 25°C the unit will display “Please Wait Unit
Heating” with a progress bar. The operational temperature of this unit is -40° C to
85° C
"Analysing"
If the TAB is OFF, switch it ON. When the display shows
“Fit Mouthpiece, Give
Sample”
provide a breath sample as described on page 2.
Before starting the vehicle the RED LED on the Driver Change Button will be
flashing indicating that the vehicle is blocked by the VBS (Vehicle Blocking System).
It is recommended that the VBS immobiliser is unblocked
prior
to turning on the
vehicle ignition.
To achieve this, follow the procedure below:
DRIVER
CHANGE BUTTON
RED
LED
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Providing a breath sample
Take a deep breath, seal your lips around the wide end of
the mouthpiece and blow into it with moderate force. The
instrument will detect your breath flow and will emit a
continuous tone as long as you are blowing correctly. Once
sufficient breath has been blown the tone will stop and a
click will be heard. The TAB will then analyze your breath
sample.
NB : It is important to ensure that the breath outlet is not
blocked in any way while providing a breath sample.
The user needs to blow for at least 3 seconds. This
guarantees deep lung air that has diffused from your blood
into the air in your lungs, to give a valid alcohol reading.
NOTE : The TAB is equipped with highly sophisticated methods of detecting sample tampering.
Any attempt to start your vehicle without providing an adult human breath sample will be logged
within the system and you may be required to explain your actions at a later date.
Keep
breath outlet
free of any
obstructions.
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