STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
• When you are ready to take the test, make sure the ignition is in the off
position and the Handset is securely connected to the spiral cord, press and
release the white (sometimes green) power button on the top of the AMS
Handset. Do not attempt to turn the key on at this point. Doing so may cause
the Handset to power off.
• Once the power is on you will hear a single beep to confirm power. The Handset
will display
“Warm Up, Please Wait, SERV# days”
. The sensor is warming up.
You will need to wait about 1-3 minutes before you take the test.
• When the interlock is ready you will hear a beep and the Handset will display
“BLOW NOW”
. You will have 30 seconds to begin your breath sample or the
unit will time out and power down.
• Blow into the mouthpiece for approximately 5 seconds. As you blow into the
mouthpiece you will hear a low tone. Maintain a steady breath until you hear
two quick beeps and immediately inhale/suck briefly to complete the test.
The inhale must happen immediately after the blow -- do not remove your
mouth from the mouthpiece.
• If your state requires a HUM tone, HUM after the first beep and inhale after
the second beep. If a HUM tone is required it may help by saying the word
DO, Who or letter Z as you blow.
• The Handset display will change to
ANALYZE
. If your test result was successful
the display will change to
“PASS START CAR”
.
You will have 30 seconds to turn
the ignition on.
TIME TO TEST
The Guardian
AMS2000 will NEVER
shut your vehicle off
for any reason. It can
only prevent you from
starting your vehicle.
AMS 2000 USER GUIDE