Skyfine AT588 User manual


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Important Notes
- Limit of breath alcohol concentration
- Service Interval
- Parameters of Breaches and Lockouts
- Description of Parts
- Button Description
- Operation
- LED indicating description
- Specific Instructions
- Permanent Lock out
- Violation records
- Storage and Handling
- Accessories
- Trouble shooting
- Specifications
Introduction
Certified with NHTSA 2013 BAIID Model Specification.
Prevent driver with blood alcohol concentration exceeding the set limit value to drive vehicle.
Fuel cell sensor (electrochemical sensor) for high accuracy.
LED indication for test result, message or condition, printing all indications on the back of product.
Option for camera to record driver photo, tested time, and BAC level.
Important Notes
Before testing, wait at least 15 minutes after eating or drinking.
Do not turn off vehicle during retest! Wait until test result is displayed before turning off vehicle.
The vehicle will be locked out permanently if service warning days expires.
If using below 40°F, device needs to wait for 60 second countdown before taking a test.
Do not disconnect the handheld device at any time.
Do not open the device and break the tamperproof sticker. If tamperproof sticker is broken a tamper violation will be
reported to the appropriate authorities.
Limit of breath alcohol concentration
Red flashing light (Blocking state): Above alcohol limit, short lockout active.
Red solid light (Blocking State): Above alcohol limit, long lockout active.
Green solid light (Unblocking state): Below alcohol limit.
Service Interval
60 days for service interval.
7 days for regular service warning, and then permanent lockout after warning days.
3 days for service warning Early Recall, and then permanent lockout after 3 warning days.

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Parameters of Breaches and Lockouts
ACTION
RESULT
CONSEQUENCE
Initial Breath Test
Result below legal limit
PASS
Vehicle can be started
Initial Breath Test
Result above legal limit (0.03%)
FAIL
Lockout 5minutes
(Violation)
Vehicle cannot be started
(Early Recall for 5 attempts)
Initial Breath Test with “HI-BAC” (Result
above or equal 0.08%)
FAIL
Lockout 30 minutes
(Violation)
Vehicle cannot be started
(Early Recall for 3 attempts)
Initial Breath Test Unsuccessful delivery
N.A.
Participant able to continue providing another
breath sample.
Retest (while driving) below legal limit
PASS
Participant able to continue with their journey.
Retest (while driving) above legal limit
FAIL
(Violation)
Alarm sounds until driver stops car & turns Ignition
Off.
Retest (while driving) refusal or driver
inability to submit a sample (allowed 6
mins. to test)
FAIL
(Violation)
Alarm sounds until driver stops car & turns Ignition
Off.
Retest (while driving) refusal & turn off
car at this stage
FAIL
(Violation)
Need to provide a new breath test.
Disconnection of Handset While Engine
Running
NOT Permitted
(Recorded on data logger)
Starting the Car Without a Breath Test
(Bypass)
NOT Permitted
(Immediate Early Recall)
Violation. Alarm sounds until driver stops car &
turns Ignition Off. Immediately called in for service.
Power Disconnection
(No Power)
NOT Permitted
(Violation)
Lockout after service warning day.
Early Recall
3 days warning before
lockout
-3 times initial test HI-BAC
-5 times initial test above set limit
-1-time Bypass
-5 times violation
Failure to Service after warning days
Service Lockout
-Permanent lockout
-Call Service Center.

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Description of parts
Operation
Gently insert the mouthpiece into the blowing tube.
Turn the key of vehicle to ON position.
To power on, press and hold the TEST button until power on then release once device is on.
Wait for countdown 08…..05, 04, and 03… to 00.

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Breath test:
- When display reaches 00, wait for audible beep then blow.
- LCD displays flashing “C-C-C” when it is ready for breathing test.
- Take a deep breath, blow moderately hard and consistently for approximately 3 seconds until hearing an audible
click.
Breath sample failure: Will show error message if breath sample is done incorrectly. Refer to the below table for error
details. The device will power off automatically after indicating error message.
Error message
or Troubles
Description
Remarks
-Blowing incorrect or no blow
-Blowing flow incorrect
-Blowing pressure incorrect
-Blowing interrupted
Do not blow before beep is
heard, do not wait too long
to blow into device after
audible beep.
-Blowing with breath temperature incorrect
With the device off, blow
into the device several times
to warm up then try again.
-Suck incorrect or no suck after initial blowing
-Suck interrupt too long after initial blowing
-Suck flow too less or too late after initial blowing
-Final blowing incorrect
Depends on the local state
policy.
-Out of operational temperature range
Take to a suitable
temperature area for some
minutes.
-Blowing with humidity incorrect
Drink water before testing.

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Breath sample accepted: The test result will be displayed on the screen for 20 seconds. The top LED will indicate green
or red light for test result pass or fail.
Block or unblock: The handheld tester indicates green or red light for blocking or unblocking state.
- Unblocking state: Green solid light, the breath alcohol concentration below limit value, the vehicle can be started.
- Blocking state: Red solid light or red flashing light, the breath alcohol concentration above limit value, the vehicle
can't be started, and the device temporarily locks out vehicle. Wait until the red light turns off to retest. If retest fails
again, the duration of lock out time will be extended.
Button description
Test:
- Press this button to start the operation of test.
- Test the breathing alcohol concentration before starting vehicle.
Left small button: No function.
Right small button: For override use. Call the Service Center at 888-260-3368.

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LED indications and description (Printed on the back of handset)
1. Green flashing: Waiting for breath test, standby mode.
2. Green solid: Unblocking stage, allow starting vehicle.
3. Yellow flashing: Service required stage (permanent lockout after service warning days).
4. Yellow solid: Permanently lock out vehicle.
5. Red flashing: Short blocking stage, wait 5 minutes for retest.
6. Red solid: Longer time blocking stage, wait 30 minutes for retest.
7. Green flashing & Red flashing: Retest requested. (Do not turn off vehicle in this stage).
8. Yellow solid & Green flashing: Override mode after entering code (still needs breath test).
9. Yellow solid & Green solid: Override mode with unblocking stage after breath test.
10. Yellow solid & Red solid: Override mode expired permanent lockout.
Specific instructions
Random Retest: Breath test after the vehicle motor has been started.
- The green and red lights of handheld device will flash together and beep indicating test required.
- The driver must carry out this test within 6 minutes.
- The device will beep every 60 seconds to remind driver to take the test.
- Driver must pull over to a safe location to take random retest.
Free restart: When engine stops, the device permits the engine to be restarted without the requirement to provide
another breath sample. The device is setup for free restart for up to 3 minutes.
Do not disconnect the handheld tester. Violation event will be recorded in memory.
Bypass detection: Starting the vehicle without a test or without engaging the override function. Violation.
Tampering detection: Unauthorized changes or interference with the alcohol interlock or its installation in the vehicle or
its functioning will be recorded in memory as a violation and will be reported to the authorities.

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Permanent Lockout
The yellow solid light indicates the device is in the permanent lockout mode.
The vehicle will go in to a permanent lock out mode if the diver goes beyond the service warning time limit. There is a
warning sound to remind driver when turning on the ignition. There is a beeping sound according to the remaining days
until service lockout.
Alarm sounds with time remaining to lockout, sounding a long Beep when turning on the key, then short Beeps for the
number of days until lockout, and will finish with one long beep. This will repeat 3 times.
For example:
- 1 day to lockout: long Beep for 2 seconds ------ short Beep 1 time --- short Beep 1 time --- short Beep 1 time ----
long Beep for 2 seconds.
- 3 days to lockout: long Beep for 2 seconds ------ short Beep 3 times --- short Beep 3 times --- short Beep 3 times
---- long Beep for 2 seconds.
Violation record
Breath alcohol concentration above the set limit at initial test
Refusal rolling retest
Breath alcohol concentration above the limit at retest
Unplug handheld tester
Overriding or bypassing
Tampering or manipulation of the device
Disconnecting the power of vehicle
Storage and Handling
Handle carefully
No direct sun exposure
Store at suitable temperature
Keep the device clean, do not use alcohol based cleaning supplies on the handset
Mouthpieces can be washed and reused
Do not apply any adhesives of any kind on the device
Accessories
Mouthpieces (5)
Manual
Handset Holder (Optional)

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Trouble shooting
Error message or
Troubles
Check Description
Remarks
The handheld tester
is unable to work
-Turn the key of car to ON position first
-Beyond operating temperature
-Temporary lock out if breathing above the limit, need to wait for the red light
to turn off
-Breathing duration failure
-Under lock out mode, check the LED indication when turning the key to the on
position
Car won’t start
-Ensure a test is passed and the green light on handset is solid
-Check battery voltage of vehicle
-Possible mechanical problem with vehicle
If problem
persists contact
local service shop
Breath failure
-Blowing time incorrect
-Blowing is too soft, not stable or interrupted
-No mouthpiece attached
-Blowing temperature incorrect
-Blowing humidity incorrect
-Do not eat or drink anything for at least 15 minutes before taking test
Operation
Temperature out of
range
-environmental temperature is out of range
No display On
Handset
-Press and hold the TEST button until handset powers on.
-Check the power of vehicle
-Turn on the key of vehicle
Auto Off
-Finish the test process
-Handset posers off after error indication
-Low battery
-Low battery indication
-Check the battery of car
Alarm sound
(Constant Beeping)
-missed or failed random test
-device recorded a bypass
-device is in lockout mode
HI
-The breath alcohol concentration above the display range.
Light indication
-Yellow flashing: Service required state
-Yellow Solid: Permanent lock out vehicle
-Red flashing: Blocking state, wait 5 minutes for retest
-Red Solid: Blocking state, wait 30 minutes for retest
-Green flashing: ready for test stage
-Green solid: unblocking stage, able to start vehicle
Refer to the label
on the back of
the hand unit

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Specifications
(Handheld Tester)
Fuel Cell Sensor for higher accuracy
3 LED indications for test result and IID condition
Non-human breath detection
Initial blowing volume above 1.2 L
Initial blowing time about 3 seconds
Display range: 0.000-0.100%BAC
Shows “HI” if test result is above the display range
Accuracy: +/-0.005% at 0.05%
5 mouthpieces included
Warm up time: 8 seconds at room temperature
4 digits display with status and backlight
Power supply: DC 12V
Operation temperature: -40°F ~ +185°F
Calibration check interval: 60 days
(Control Box)
Operating temperature: -40°F ~ +185°F
The humidity of environment for use: 20 ~ 95%
Working power: DC12V
Standby power: Less than 20mA
Free-restart without test after turning off engine: 3 minutes
Temporary lock out for 5 minutes or longer time in accordance with local policy
Period of test time for Retest: 6 minutes
Service Interval with normal operation: 60 days
Permanent lockout warning for service: 7 days
Early Service warning recall: 3 days
Detection for disconnecting the handheld tester, power loss, bypass, or other tampering
Optional IID-camera to record a photo of the driver, alcohol reading, and test time
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