Alcolock B-2 Series Use and care manual

Calibration manual
V3
SERIES B-2
Alcohol gas standard

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CALIBRATION MANUAL 1
CAUTION!
• It is recommended calibration be done indoors, in a service facility, by maintenance code or
using an ACS download station
• This calibration guide is intended for use by trained technicians only
COMPRESSED GAS SAFETY
• Damaged or broken valves can turn a canister into an unguided missile. Attach the valve in a
safe location
• Calibration should be performed indoors, in a service facility, where the gas standard cylinder
can be properly stored
• Transportation and storage of compressed gases in vehicles is dangerous and should be
avoided
• Examine the canister and valve for any damage, and the expiration date on the label
• Observe all cautions and safety warnings found on the canister
• Never remove or alter canister labels
• Never modify the delivery tube in any way
• Always remove the valve and install the protective cap on cylinders when not in use
• Store cylinders in a cool, well ventilated area away from sources of heat
EQUIPMENT
• 130 PPM (0.05 g/dL) alcohol gas standard, ACS #95-000425
• Regulatorvalveassembly(6L/minowrate):ACS#94-000225(trigger);
ACS #94-000226 (push button)
• V3 download station, ACS #79-006111
CYLINDER SETUP
Remove the protective cap and screw the regulator valve to the canister. Attach the rigid delivery
tube. Continue to the next section.

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CALIBRATING A HANDSET
Calibration is possible both with a download station or by maintenance code (without
a download station).
Do Aor B.
A. WITH A DOWNLOAD STATION
1. Connect the download station to a power source.
2. Disconnect the handset from the ECU.
3. Connect the download station to the handset with a coiled cable.
The handset automatically powers on.
4. Press the left button on the handset to select Cal.
The current handset date and time are displayed.
5. In the Date / Time screen, do Ior II:
I. If the date and time are correct, press OK – the Select method menu is displayed.
II. If the date or time is incorrect, press Set to automatically synchronize handset time
with download station time, and press OK – the Select method menu is displayed.
NOTE: If a tachograph is installed, the date and time cannot be changed.
6. In the Select method menu, press Next to scroll to Manual and press Select.
7. In the Select type menu, press Next to scroll to Dry Gas and press Select. The Select
value menu is displayed.
Skipthenextsectionandread:“Calibratingahandset(continued).”
B. BY MAINTENANCE CODE (NO DOWNLOAD STATION)
NOTE: The handset must be connected to the ECU.
1. Power the handset on by holding down either the right or left navigation button.
2. Access the menu screen by pressing and holding the left button.
NOTE: Where available, press and hold the right navigation button to exit a current
screen / menu.
3. Press Next to scroll to System Maintenance, and press Select.
4. InputthedailySystemMaintenanceCode(obtainedfromITE).Todoso:
• Press [+] repeatedly to increment a digit.
• Press Next to move the cursor to the next digit.
5. With the code entered, press Next to move the cursor to OK, and press Select.
6. In the service menu, press Next to scroll to Calibration, and press Select.

CALIBRATION MANUAL 3
7. In the Date / Time screen, do Ior II:
I. If the date and time are correct, press OK – the Select type menu is displayed.
II. Ifthedateortimeisincorrect,changeasfollows:
NOTE: If a tachograph is installed, the date and time cannot be changed.
a. Press Set to enter the Set Clock screen.
b. Press [+] repeatedly to increment a digit.
c. Press Next to move the cursor to the next digit.
NOTE: Press and hold the left button anytime to cancel time set and to return to the
Date / Time screen.
d. With the time adjusted, keep pressing Next until Set is displayed, and press Set.
8. In the Select type menu, press Next to scroll to Dry Gas and press Select. The Select
value menu is displayed.
Read the next section.
CALIBRATING A HANDSET (CONTINUED)
1. The Select value menu contains the gas standard concentration options. Verify your canister
label, press Next to scroll to 130 PPM, and press Select. This enters the Altitude menu.
Altitude is preset to 0 (meters).
2. Determine the altitude of your exact location.
NOTE:
• Find exact altitude online
• Altitude may vary within general region or city; always use exact value
3. Ifyouraltitudeis:
• 100 m or lower – leave at 0 m. Press Accept.
• 101 m or higher – press [+] to adjust value (increases by increments of 200 m). Round
to the nearest increment (see table at back). Press Accept.
4. A Wait message is displayed followed by a 2 minute warm-up. The handset is ready for
calibration when the Turn on gas message is displayed.
5. Insert the delivery tube from the regulator valve into the mouthpiece port. Keep hold of the
handset as the delivery tube is rigid.
6. Press the valve down to release the gas while keeping hold of the handset(seegure).
A Blowing message is displayed and the handset emits a tone.
Hold handset
Press valve

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7. Continue holding the valve down until the handset tone stops, even after the handset clicks.
An Analyzing message is displayed followed by a Waitmessageand0:45second
countdown. The handset is ready for the second sample when the Turn on Gas message is
displayed.
Depending on the sensor calibration drift, up to 4 samples may be required.
If only 2 tests are required, a Verication OK message is displayed when the calibration is
complete.
If 3 or 4 tests are required, a Calibration OK message is displayed when calibration is
complete.
8. Do Ior II:
I. For calibration with download station, disconnect the handset from the download
station and connect back to the ECU.
II. For calibration without download station, press the rightbuttontonish(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 an authorized service provider for return instructions.

CALIBRATION MANUAL 5
TROUBLESHOOTING
Intheeventofacalibrationfailure,rstcheckthecommoncausesoferrors:
• Plastic tubing has been overused or has condensation present
• The alcohol gas standard value is not 130 PPM, or the value has been incorrectly entered in
the Select Value menu
• The alcohol gas standard is expired
• All connections to and from the gas valve are not secured properly
• The value entered in Altitude menu is incorrect
ALTITUDE REFERENCE TABLE
The altitude adjustment is in increments of 200 meters. Round the altitude up or down to the
closestvalueasfollows:
IF ALTITUDE IS THEN SET TO
0 - 100 m 0
101 - 300 m 200
301 - 500 m 400
501 - 700 m 600
701 - 900 m 800
901 - 1100 m 1000
1101 - 1300 m 1200
1301 - 1500 m 1400

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