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14. Startup Error Messages
The following messages may be displayed at unit startup with the unit temporarily disabled. If this occurs, turn the ignition off and back on to retry normal
operation. If the problem persist check the listing below to see what you can do to resolve the issue, if you cannot resolve the issue call our office and be
sure to tell us exactly what the display scrolls in its entirety (the key code will change each time the Ignition is turned off and on) the important message
happens after the key code.
Displayed Message Explanation
“DISABLED – HOLD LEVEL” To ensure a clear picture, the unit must be held upright and /-30 degrees of level at the time a
sample is provided
“Lockout: Enter Code (S/N 001001)”
Unit is locked out either due to expiration of the service interval; notification of the pending lockout was displayed prior to the
actual lock out. Provide the Hand Held’s Serial Number (it is displayed and printed on the unit’s rear label) to Alcohol
Detection Systems for a possible access code override (
fee may apply
) A 5 digit code will be provided. Enter the code using
the Hand Held’s keypad with the buttons representing the numbers 1, 2, and 3. The unit will allow for 24 hours of continued
operation while a replacement Hand Held device is shipped. (Fee will apply)
"DISABLED - RANDOM RETEST FAIL" (horn may also sound)
A random retest was not provided in the allotted time. Pull over as instructed and turn off the ignition.
"DISABLED
– NO SAMPLE" (horn may also sound)
No sample was provided in the allotted time. Turn off ignition and then retry
"DISABLED - BREATH TEMP"
The temperature of the sample was too low or too high. Turn off ignition and then retry
"DISABLED - POSITIVE ALCOHOL" (horn may also sound)
A sample over the allowed limit was measured. If driving, pull over as instructed and turn off the ignition. Upon turning the
ignition back to on you will see a NS X:XX this is a count down until you can retest (in Minutes) when this gets to 0:00 you
can retest we highly recommend you rinse your Mouth out with water and retest at least one time after a failed test. Before
you do consider what may have caused it and correct the situation, then retest.
"DISABLED - TIME RESTRICTE
The unit has an
optional
time restriction entered. Unit will only operate between certain hours. (Does not apply to Kansas)
"DISABLED - AMBIENT TEMP"
System error: the internal ambient temperature is out of expected range. Turn off ignition roll windows down if hot and retry
"DISABLED
– HEATING VOLTAGE"
System error: the heaters encountered an unexpected condition, this generally may be an indicator of a
dead or low vehicle battery condition, Charge your vehicles battery up then retry this error message will be gone when the
vehicles battery has sufficient voltage to allow the device to heat up properly
"DISABLED - SYNCH MISMATCH"
The Hand-Held unit does not recognize the connected Vehicle Module. These two devices are paired at the Service Center
and must remain matched.
"DISABLED - SYNCH ERROR"
The Hand Held could not communicate to the Vehicle Module. This could indicate a problem with either device or the Cable
between them. Unplug the Hand Held check both sides of the connector for dirt or debris, blow out both with air, reconnect,
and retry
15. Voice Prompts
The Determinator has several voice prompts that are spoken to alert the user to provide a sample or indicate the unit status.
Spoken Prompt Explanation
"Return for Service Soon"
—Spoken after warm up if service is due in less than 5 days
"Please Wait"
—Spoken while heating, or before requesting a sample.
"Determinator, Please Wait"
— Start-up message
"Please Provide Sample"
— Spoken for a first test or rolling random retest. Provide a breath sample.
"Please Retry Sample"
— Previous sample failed. Provide another breath sample.
"Provide sample now"
— Spoken during a random retest if the first request is ignored
"Provide Sample Now or Vehicle Lockout will begin"
—Spoken during a random retest if the first two requests are ignored
"Pull over and stop the vehicle"
— the engine was detected as running without authorization to start/run. Continuing to drive after a
positive alcohol sample or the failure to provide a random retest will also generate this message.
"Invalid sample - Please wait"
—Spoken if the provided sample could not be measured (temperature/pressure/etc.). See?? For KSre information.
"You May Start the Vehicle"
— The vehicle may be started. Spoken if a proper sample was provided or if the engine dies and a courtesy restart is
allowed.
"Vehicle Starting is Disabled"
—An alcohol positive sample was measured. The vehicle will not start.
"Rolling Retest Passed. Thank You"
— A valid sample was provided for a rolling random retest. A new random interval will be calculated.
"Return for service now - Vehicle lockout"
— Lockout period has elapsed. Vehicle is locked out and may not be started. If enabled, a code may be
entered for a 24 hours grace period.
