Alcohol Interlocks

Vehicle alcohol interlocks that prevent a vehicle from starting if the driver is above the legal limit, with a fuel cell sensor that ensures the result is defensible at audit or in dispute.

ALCOKSON vehicle alcohol interlock handset showing a breath test result
What This Range Is For

Where This Range Earns Its Place

Problems it solves

  • Screening at the gate only proves the driver was sober at the gate, not at the time of driving
  • Nobody is present at a remote yard at three in the morning to stop an impaired driver
  • A vehicle that starts without a test can be driven by someone who has consumed alcohol after the gate check
  • Interlocks with semiconductor sensors drift and produce unreliable results over time
  • No record of who was tested and when is stored if the system does not log the event

Who Buys This Range

  • Fleet operators requiring a hard stop before vehicle start
  • Bus and coach companies enforcing alcohol policies on drivers
  • Mining haulage contractors managing high-risk vehicle operations
  • Monitoring programme operators running compliance checks across multiple sites
  • Safety managers needing a defensible record of every test and vehicle start

Where It Gets Used

  • Remote mine haul truck yard at 03:00 with no supervisor present
  • Bus depot at shift start where every driver must pass a test before the vehicle is started
  • Fleet management system requiring a digital record of each test and vehicle start
  • Contractor site where vehicle access is restricted to drivers who pass a breath test
  • Monitoring programme running random checks across a national fleet
Core Advantages

What You Are Actually Paying For

  • Fuel cell sensor responds only to ethanol, not to acetone, fuel vapour or tobacco smoke
  • Accuracy of +/-0.005 percent BAC at 0.050 percent BAC at 25 C on the published specification
  • Ready to test in approximately 1 second at 25 C, 120 seconds at -20 C, 180 seconds at -40 C
  • Calibration interval stated as 12 months, not open-ended
  • Operates on 9V or 36V DC, so the same unit works in cars and trucks
  • Handset and control box linked over UART, with external communication via RS-485 and RS232
FAQ

Questions Buyers Ask Before Ordering

What is the calibration interval?
Calibration is required every 12 months. The interval is stated in the published specification.
Can the alarm threshold be changed after delivery?
The alarm point is set at the service centre before shipment. Specify the destination market at order time.
What power supply does it use?
The interlock runs on 9V or 36V DC, so it covers both light vehicles and heavy trucks.
How long does it take to be ready to test in cold weather?
Approximately 120 seconds at -20 C, 180 seconds at -40 C. The unit is designed for cold environments.
What communication options are available?
The handset connects to the control box via UART. External devices can communicate over RS-485 and RS232.
What is the operating temperature range?
The unit operates from -20 to 65 C, suitable for extreme climates and outdoor use.
What is the lead time and minimum order?
Both are confirmed per order in writing, based on configuration and any branding. Contact [email protected].

Get a quote for the alcohol interlocks

Tell us the quantity, the destination market and the limit that applies there. Units are configured before shipment, so the figures need to be agreed at order time.