Required Items
Doorkeeper Pro
Alcolizer Centurion Quantum, Centurion Zero Tolerance or WM4
BLE Serial RS232 adapter
Step 1: Configuring the BLE Serial RS232 adapter
The purpose of the BLE Serial RS232 adapter is to convert the serial data signal from AlcoMeasure into a BLE signal (Bluetooth Low Energy), which Doorkeeper (iPad) can receive.
Any BLE Serial RS232 device should work; however, ensure that your adapter is BLE and not Bluetooth 2.0, 2.1, etc.
In this guide, we are using this particular device: uConnect S2B5232I. The key settings are:
Baud rate set to 9600 (Alcolizer is set to 9600 by default).
DTE (Data Terminating Equipment).
These settings can be configured via the manufacturer's software; however, using the DIP switches is much simpler.
Set DIP switch 9 to 1 (up). This enables switch configuration (as opposed to software config).
Set all other DIP switches to 0 (down). Switches 3-2-1 as 0-0-0 sets the baud rate to 9600.
Finally, check that the adapter is in DTE mode.
Step 2: Configuring Alcolizer
Step 2.1: Launch settings
Open the Alcolizer unit and plug in a USB keyboard. Press F1 on the keyboard to toggle the Status screen. Press ESC or Alt to toggle the Configuration Menu. Here's the list of keyboard shortcuts.
F1: Toggle Status screen
F4: Save the event log
Alt: toggle instrument configuration menu (Left Alt key)
Esc: Toggle instrument configuration menu
Alt+up: Switch to the previous configuration page
Alt+down: Switch to the next configuration page
Alt+left: Switch to previous tab or page
Alt+right: Switch to the next tab or page
Ctrl+Alt+P: Write screenshot to USB
TAB: used to navigate within the page across different sections
Step 2.2: Enable Authorisation mode
This setting tells Alcomeasure to wait for Doorkeeper's authorisation before a user can submit a breath sample.
"Select" Enabled.
Adjust the Expiry Time - the time you want to wait for the user to start blowing.
Step 3: Connect BLE RS232 adapter to Alcolizer
Connect the Serial COM2 port to the BLE RS232 adaptor using a serial cable. Then connect a USB-A to USB mini cable from USB A on the PCB to the BLE adapter. This provides power to the BLE RS232 adapter.
NOTE: Space might be limited. Do not put excessive pressure on the PCB. You might need right-angled serial adaptors to help with cable management.
Step 4: Pairing with Doorkeeper Pro

- On Doorkeeper Pro, navigate to Settings, then Breathalyser.
- After enabling Bluetooth, you should see your BLE adapter in the list. In our case, BLE232.
- Select it.
- If you tap on "Send Test Command", AlcoMeasure should audibly BEEP, asking you to blow in the straw. You can do so, or wait for it to timeout.
Step 5: Configuring Blood Alcohol on the Web App
To set a maximum blood alcohol,
In the Aware Web App go to Settings and then click on Location.
On the line of Maximum Blood Alcohol, click Edit.
A window will pop up, tick the Enable BAC box to reveal more configuration settings.
Type in a maximum BAC in the text box.
To require profile to provide a BAC test, you will need to first enable BAC in the access rules.
- Click on the Access Rules tab.
- If you have already created access rules for your label, click Edit. If not, click the Add Rule button to create a new access rule.
- Under Biometrics, tick the Require BAC box.
That's it!
You're all done! Please contact our support team if you require assistance with this.
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