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

A Worldwide Company … For a Safer World …

Awareness Training Program:March 2014

Interlock ProductsRhys Evans

Product ManagerALCO-Safe PTY Ltd


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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. aBreath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device




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.




What does an Interlock look like ?




Where does it fit in the vehicle ?




Where does it fit ?




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.


Staff Training Program 2013

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

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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)




Who makes interlocks ?

WE DO !!!!

• Market leaders in the UK

• Currently expanding into France, Scandinavia, Spain/Portugal, South Africa and soon into the USA




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




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




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 Short History Lesson•May 2013 DS-15 approved to EN 50436-2 (Lion CU)

•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 EN50436-2 as well as 50436-1.•January 2014 DS20 approved to NHTSA specification




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