Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor
The Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor uses a fuel cell to measure the alcohol content in the breath test air. When one blows into the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor, a pump draws in a determined amount of breath test air into the fuel cell.
The ethanol molecules in the air then generate a weak flow in the cell, the more molecules, the stronger the flow. By measuring the flow strength, the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor can determine the content of the driver. The result of the test is transmitted wirelessly to the Remote Receiver Module (RRX).
The handset unit is powered by an internal battery, which is used each time a breathalyzer test is performed. When the handset is placed in the docking station, which is located behind the center console, the internal battery is charged via the power supply from the Central electronic module (CEM).
From structure week 200946 there is also the option to fit the docking station in the storage compartment in the tunnel console (customer option).
If the handset unit is in the vehicle (the dock), it is automatically activated when the vehicle is unlocked. If the handset unit is not in the dock when the vehicle is unlocked, it must be activated manually via the "on/off button".
At temperatures below -20 °C or above +60 °C the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor may require an extra power supply. A message to connect a power cable then appears in the Driver information module (DIM). In this mode, the power cable, which is located in the glove compartment, must be connected to the Alcohol Analyzing Start Inhibitor.