
Funcional Description
V7 Information for Homologation November 29, 2007
A) Rough function of the Alcoguard, what is the function of the different switches/LED
Alcoguard is a mobile alcohol breath analyzer. Main functions are:
- Analyze breath alcohol c oncentration and pass/fail according to the set limits
- Before test, transmit RF signals regarding ready and availability of test
- After pass test, transmit RF signal to the car to allow the car start
- In addition to the RF signals, indicate status, power and test results through LED’s and
buzzer
LED description
Status LED left
(Power)
High power Green
Low power Yellow
Very low power Red
Charging Green blink
Preheat Off Yellow blink Unit getting to
Abort Red blink
Ready Green
Approved Green Off BAC<0.1mg/l
Approved with
warning
Not approved Red Off BAC>0.2
B) How often the Alcoguard transmit
Each time the Alcoguard changes sta te ( from preheat, to ready to user test results) or when the
Tx button is pressed. Approximately up to 5 Tx per car start
C) Duty cycles
320ms each Tx
D) what kind of data is transmitted at what time
5 bits data simulating the KIR push buttons at a time
E) Necessary voltages
Internal battery 2x AA NiMH @ 1.2V or input voltage 12V with charger, 3V to KIR
F) Events within t<30s and t>30s
- Preheat state immediately after power on
- Ready state after few seconds
Yellow Off 0.1<BAC<0.2
LED Middle
(Result)
LED right
(Status)
Description
ready for test

- After that user has to blow and analysis is done before sending another message.
Part number and label information:
- Homologation certificate owner: ACS
- P/N is the certificate owner’s p/n ACS 79 -006702 ( VCC 31201015 ) optional
- FCC number xxx79-006702
- CE marking
Note:
Alcoguard V7 Handset A ssembly 79 -006702
Complete Alcoguard V7 Kit ( including handset, cradle and power cable ) 79 -006700
G) Label Information
ACS
79-006702
FCCID: VYU79006702
Owner Manual:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul es. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications n ot expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.