Awareness Training Program March 2014 Interlock Products Rhys

Awareness Training Program: March 2014 Interlock Products Rhys Evans Product Manager ALCO-Safe PTY Ltd A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World …

Overview of Interlock Products What is an interlock ? • A breathalyser designed to be fitted to a vehicle in order to prevent drink driving. • Often known as a “BAIID” i. e. a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 2

Overview of Interlock Products What is an interlock ? • Usually comprises of two components. • Breathalyser connected either by wire or wirelessly to • A Control Unit (Immobiliser) responsible for the blocking and unblocking of the vehicle Starter Circuit. A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 3

Overview of Interlock Products What does an Interlock look like ? A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 4

Overview of Interlock Products Where does it fit in the vehicle ? A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 5

Overview of Interlock Products Where does it fit ? A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 6

Overview of Interlock Products How do I use an interlock ? • Before you can drive an equipped vehicle you have to provide a breath sample to the breathalyser. • If the measured alcohol volume is less than the cutoff value then your vehicle will be able to be started. • If the measured alcohol level is equal to or above the cutoff value then your vehicle will not be able to be started. A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 7

Overview of Interlock Products Where are interlocks used ? Commercial • To prevent the use of vehicles by intoxicated drivers in industry or in public services. e. g. • Coaches and buses • Taxis • Trams • Delivery vans • Trains • Fleet vehicles A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 8

Overview of Interlock Products Where are interlocks used ? Law Enforcement • Many countries use Interlocks as part of the punishment/rehabilitation process after DUI conviction. Including: • USA • Canada • Sweden • Netherlands • France (soon) A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 9

Overview of Interlock Products Who makes interlocks ? WE DO !!!! • Market leaders in the UK • Currently expanding into France, Scandinavia, Spain/Portugal, South Africa and soon into the USA A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 10

Overview of Interlock Products What makes an Interlock breathalyser different from a “normal” breathalyser ? • “Anti-circumvention”, Unmanned, which means we have to detect: • Balloons • Bicycle pumps • Blowing through water, long lengths of tubing, cooled lengths of tubing. • Blowing through Kitty Litter • Sucking through mouthpiece exhaust A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 11

Overview of Interlock Products What makes an Interlock breathalyser different from a “normal” breathalyser ? • We also have to operate during and/or after • Severe vibration tests for 96 hrs • Extreme temp/humidity cycling for 5 days • Temperatures from -45°C to +85°C A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 12

Overview of Interlock Products Do Interlocks comply with any international Standards ? CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation) • EN 50436 Part 1 Offender programme use • EN 50436 Part 2 Commercial or personal use • NHTSA 1992 Specification. USA • E-mark. Automotive standard for electrical and electronic devices A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 13

Overview of Interlock Products • • • A Short History Lesson May 2013 DS-15 approved to EN 50436 -2 June 2013 DS-15 gains UTAC approval for use in French School Bus Programme. July 2013 DS-20 submitted to US Test House for NHTSA Approval December 2013 DS-20 approved to EN 504362 as well as 50436 -1. January 2014 DS 20 approved to NHTSA specification A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … (Lion CU) Staff Training Program 2013 14

Overview of Interlock Products QUESTIONS ? A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World … Staff Training Program 2013 15