D-6664-2014 Dräger Interlock 7000 User Guide Victoria s Alcohol Interlock Program
WHAT IS THE DRÄGER INTERLOCK 7000? The Dräger Interlock 7000 is a reliable and precise alcohol measuring instrument with integrated vehicle immobiliser. It prevents a person under the influence of alcohol from starting the vehicle. The Dräger Interlock 7000 consists of two components: handset and control box. If required, the device can be additionally equipped with a camera. HOW DOES THE DRÄGER INTERLOCK 7000 WORK? Before you can start the engine, the device measures the alcohol content in your breath. When no alcohol is detected, you can drive, however, if alcohol is detected, you will not be able to start your vehicle. Retests are required while driving and are carried out at random intervals. The Dräger Interlock 7000 does not interfere with a running engine. Therefore, your driving will not be disrupted by the device. The Dräger Interlock 7000 can differentiate between mouth alcohol and breath alcohol. Mouth alcohol caused by food and beverages that contain small amounts of alcohol can affect the test result. You cannot start the vehicle for a pre-defined period of time if a certain breath alcohol concentration is detected. The Dräger Interlock 7000 records all alcohol readings, vehicle starts, engine shut-offs and violations. This data is downloaded at each monthly service and sent to VicRoads for review.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW Keep the unit clean and dry at all times. Use a clean and dry mouthpiece when providing breath samples. Do not eat, consume alcohol, use alcohol based products, including mouthwash or smoke for 15 minutes before using the Dräger Interlock 7000. Alcohol can continue to rise for up to 2 hours after your last drink and it can take further 10 hours for your body to return to a zero reading after large volumes have been consumed. Make sure ambient air does not contain alcohol or solvent vapours, e.g. air fresheners. Ensure that the breath test is provided from the driver s seat in order for the test to be accepted. Avoid placing the Dräger Interlock 7000 on the vehicle floor. If the device is not secured, it may interfere with the pedals and the safe operation of the vehicle. You must not use the Dräger Interlock 7000 while driving. If you are asked for a breath test, you have 5 minutes to pull over and present the breath test. Do not turn the vehicle off. It is not allowed to tamper with, abuse, misuse and/or neglect the Dräger Interlock 7000 or the Dräger Interlock 7000 camera. Contact your Service Agent with any questions of concern.
HOW DO I START THE VEHICLE? 1. Wait 15 minutes after eating, drinking, smoking or using alcohol based products. 2. Ensure a clean mouthpiece is inserted properly into the Dräger Interlock 7000. 3. Switch the ignition on. 4. The display will show Ready for test Please blow. 5. Take a deep breath and blow steadily into the mouthpiece. 6. During the test you will hear the device clicking three times. When you hear the third click, briefly suck in some air. The coloured LEDs and the display will indicate that the breath test is complete. The Dräger Interlock 7000 will display the following messages if the blow pattern is correct: Test passed A green LED confirms the result and the vehicle can be started. Test failed A red LED confirms the result. In this case, the vehicle cannot be started. WHAT IF I FAIL THE INITIAL TEST? After a failed initial breath test due to detection of alcohol, the vehicle will not start and a Temporary Lockout will be activated. A countdown will show on the display the amount of time remaining before another breath test can be presented. Once the temporary lockout period has expired, repeat steps 3 6 under How do I start the vehicle to present another breath test. In case mouth alcohol is detected, the message Interferent detected Repeat test will appear. Press the OK button to take a new test.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM BLOWING AND SUCKING CORRECTLY? The Dräger Interlock 7000 will let you know if you are not presenting a correct sample. If an error occurs during the breath test, the device will alert you with audible and visual signals. If you hear a beep during the measurement, stop blowing and look at the display. The following guidelines will help you to find and eliminate the problem: Blow longer! You need to blow longer. Blow stronger! You need to blow harder. Suck after blow You did not suck back correctly. Press the OK button to take a new test. BREATH TESTS WHILST DRIVING The Dräger Interlock 7000 will ask for random breath test, Rolling Retests, while you are driving. When a retest is due, the unit will beep and the blue light will flash. The display will read Retest required Please blow. Pull over, out of traffic when it is safe to do so. Don t panic You have 5 minutes to provide the breath sample. There is no need to turn the vehicle off. Take the breath test as you would to start your vehicle. Once you see Test passed on the display, secure the device and continue your trip. If you fail or do not provide a retest within the 5 minute frame, the vehicle s horn will sound and lights will flash. You must pull over out of traffic and turn your vehicle off to deactivate the vehicle s horn and lights. If a retest is failed, the Dräger Interlock 7000 will start a 30 minute lockout period.
VIOLATION RESET Excessive violations will cause the Dräger Interlock 7000 to require a service earlier than scheduled. A VIOLATION RESET can be caused by: Failed rolling retests. Rolling retests that are not presented within 5 minutes. Battery disconnection more than 20 minutes. Tampering with the Dräger Interlock 7000. Trying to circumvent the Dräger Interlock 7000. If you see Device Lockout in XX days, you need to contact your Service Agent to have the Dräger Interlock 7000 serviced. Failure to do this within the displayed time will result in a permanent lockout. For example, you may be due for a service in 18 days, but a violation caused by continually ignoring the Rolling Retest request has brought your service date forward to 7 days. You will see Device Lockout in XX day(s) displayed on the handset. In this situation, you must call your Service Agent and make an appointment within that time or the Dräger Interlock 7000 will be in a permanent lockout. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS The Dräger Interlock 7000 must be serviced every month. The following services are included in your monthly fees and will occur at each service: Check seals for tampering. Check for misuse, abuse or neglect of the unit. Download of data for VicRoads. Test equipment is functioning correctly. This will take about 15 minutes to complete (20 minutes if a calibration is required).
Your scheduled services will be set to the day of installation for each month, called the anniversary date. For example, if the Dräger Interlock 7000 is installed on the 23rd of January, the next service date will be set to the 23rd of every month. At each service, your next anniversary date will be programmed into the Dräger Interlock 7000. The display will show a reminder message 7 days before your service is required, warning you that the Dräger Interlock 7000 is due. You are given an additional 7 days grace after your service date. If your alcohol interlock is not serviced within this time, it will enter into a permanent lockout state. If you have your Dräger Interlock 7000 serviced during the 7 days grace, your next service date will be set back to the anniversary date. EMERGENCY CONTACTS A permanent lockout will require you to either have your vehicle towed to the Service Centre or request a Service Unlock Code. Both will be at your expense. All calls are logged, and resulting actions recorded. Please note that emergency calls resulting from actions caused by you acting outside the parameters of the program will be at additional costs and payment prior to a service will be requested. Only services relating to faulty equipment or installation, where evidence of tampering, misuse, abuse, neglect or vehicle accident is not apparent will be free of charge. However, it is your responsibility to bring the vehicle with the Dräger Interlock 7000 to the Service Centre.
For service appointments or emergencies, please contact your local Dräger authorised Service Agent on: OR Australian Interlock Services (A.I.S.) (03) 9338 7499 Draeger Safety Pacific Pty. Ltd. 8 Acacia Place Notting Hill VIC 3168 Australia Phone 1300 780 689 Fax +61 3 9265 5166 interlock.australia@draeger.com www.draeger.com/interlock7000 DSP-ITL-066, Rev 1 90 71 656 15.02-1 Communications & Sales Marketing PP LE Printed in Germany Chlorine-free environmentally compatible Subject to modifications 2015 Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA