Page 1 Administrator’s Guide DSX-L Local Server Mode Hardware Software Installation Operation Troubleshooting Part Number: 17156006 January 24, 2020 Edition: 10...
Page 2 Industrial Scientific Corporation. Pittsburgh, PA USA Shanghai, China © 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 Industrial Scientific Corporation All rights reserved. Published 2020 Revision 12 DSX Docking Station is a trademark of Industrial Scientific Corporation. iNet Instrument Network is a trademark of Industrial Scientific Corporation.
Page 3 ± 0.5%. NOTE: Per 30 CFR 22.7(d)(2)(i), the acceptable limit during calibration and bump testing with 2.5% methane must be 10% for MSHA approved instruments using Industrial Scientific certified calibration gas. NOTE: The DSX Docking Station has an internal pump that controls the flow of gas being delivered to the system.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About This Manual ........................1 1.1. Document Overview ....................... 1 Introduction ........................... 3 2.1. Overview ......................... 3 2.2. Features ........................... 3 2.3. Components of the Docking Station Network ..............4 2.3.1. Docking Station Server (DSS) Overview ............... 4 2.3.2.
Page 5 3.9.1a. Install SQL Server Express on This Machine and Use Existing DSS Database .. 51 3.9.1b. Attach to an Existing DSS Database Available on My Network......52 3.10. Accessing the Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) through a Browser 54 3.11.
Page 6 6.5. Removing an Instrument Docking Station ..............151 6.6. Configuring Gas Cylinders ..................152 6.7. Adding Gas from Industrial Scientific ................ 155 6.8. Adding Gas from a Third Party .................. 157 6.9. Changing Gas Cylinders ..................... 158 6.10. Supported Sensors ....................... 160 6.11.
Page 7 Global Instrument Docking Station Events ............182 8.2.2. Global Instrument Events ................... 184 8.3. Special Events ......................187 8.4. DSX-L Defaults for Scheduled Events ............... 191 The Journal Feature ......................... 193 9.1. Introduction ......................... 193 9.2. Viewing Journal Entries ....................193 Default Settings .........................
Page 8 iNet Configuration ........................227 15.1. What is iNet?....................... 227 15.2. Configuring iNet Settings ................... 227 15.3. iNet and Proxy Settings ....................229 Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................230 Glossary of Terms ........................233 Contact Information ........................ 237   ...
Page 9: About This Manual
1.1. Document Overview This documentation is designed to assist with the installation and use of the DSX-L Local Server Mode. This user guide contains the following main sections: • Chapter 2: Introduction - Begin with this section to learn the system components and an overview of functionality.
Page 10 • Chapter 11: Printing – This section provides information on various printing functions available on the docking station system. This includes how to print lists, IDS and instrument details, calibration data, bump test certificates, and data log data. • Chapter 12: Language Features – This section explains the language feature and settings. •...
Page 11: Introduction
• MX6 iBrid™ Multi-Gas Monitor • GasBadge® Pro • SafeCore™ Module DSX-L and its software are installed to function as a system where data reside on a company’s internal computer network (or PC). The remainder of this guide describes this type of installation.
Page 12: Components Of The Docking Station Network
IDS. 2.3. Components of the Docking Station Network The DSX-L network consists of at least three (3) components: • a Docking Station Server (DSS) • the Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) application and user interface •...
Page 13: Functionality And User Roles
diagnostic tests, and data log data downloads, all of which are controlled by the DSS. An IDS also serves as a battery charger for instruments with rechargeable batteries. An IDS contains an LCD panel that displays a menu used to perform tasks on an instrument or on the IDS itself.
Page 14 • Systems Administrator - Can perform all functions in the DSSAC. • Technician - Can perform all functions except: managing users, editing iNet configuration information, editing events, editing default alarm settings, and editing default calibration gases. • Guest - Can log in and view information in the DSSAC. This is a read-only role. NOTE: Your current role is displayed in the title bar of the DSSAC application after you have logged in.
Page 15: Overview For Systems Administrators
2.4.1. Overview for Systems Administrators As a Systems Administrator in the DSSAC, you are able to perform all functions in the application. These functions include the following. • User management - Add, edit and delete users of the DSSAC. • DSSAC configuration - Manage language settings and iNet configuration options. •...
Page 16: Context Summary Based On Roles
• View Events - View Global and Special events for calibration, bump tests, data log downloads, and diagnostic tests. • View the Journal - View the dates and times of certain events on each instrument and IDS. 2.4.4. Context Summary Based on Roles The table below defines the context (right-click) menus for the DSSAC and what is displayed when a particular role is logged in.
Page 17 Once DSS has been installed, an SSL certificate can be used to secure network traffic. A primary reason to encrypt the network traffic would be to protect DSSAC user login credentials. NOTE: An SSL self-signed certificate from Industrial Scientific will automatically be installed in IIS when the DSS is installed.
Page 18 Step Instruction On the Actions pane, click no the “Bindings…” link. A Site Bindings window will appear. Click the “Add…” button in the top right corner. An Add Site Binding window will appear. Select “https” for the Type dropdown. Also select Docking Station Server Certificate for the SSL certificate dropdown.
Page 19 Step Instruction Open Docking Station Configurator v9.6 (or above). See section 3.10.1 on how to install this software if needed. Enter the IP address of the DSX docking station. Ensure the “Use Secure Connection” checkbox is checked. Click the “Send” button. Then click the “OK” button on the confirmation window that appears.
Page 20 Step Instruction Click the “Close” button. It is recommended that the server be restarted after the bindings are changed. Below is a summary of the required network connections needed for the docking station system to function. NOTE: Throughout this document, the term server−when used alone—refers to either a PC or server running the DSS software.
Page 21 Connection Requirements The IDS posts XML to an ASP.NET page running under IIS. The ASP.NET page used by the IDSs is shown below. http://<server_ip_address>/DSSWS/Server.aspx https://<server_ip_address>/DSSWS/Server.aspx Each IDS contacts the server once each minute, unless the IDS is in the middle of a long operation, in which case it contacts the server after the operation is over.
Page 23: Getting Started
Chapter Getting Started 3.1. Introduction This chapter explains how to install the DSS Software package onto a computer system to be used on either a server-based operating system or a PC-based system. It also explains how to begin using the DSSAC application. This chapter is divided into the following topics: •...
Page 24 o Windows Server 2008* SP2 with Windows Hotfix KB980368 (upgrades only; new installations not supported) o Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 o Windows 8(.x) o Windows 10 o Windows Server 2012 o Windows Server 2012 R2 o Windows Server 2016 *Note: If opening DSSAC in a web browser results in a “Server Error”...
Page 25 The collation type of the database can be seen using SQL Server Enterprise manager and examining the Properties of a database as in the screenshot below. Figure 3-1. Determining the Collation Type of a Database Although the DSS may run under non-English operating systems as described above, for it to successfully communicate data back and forth between docking stations necessitates that the English-US regional settings for Number formatting remain in their default state.
Page 26: Browser Requirements
3.2.3. SQL Server Requirements • Installation Type 1 “Install new SQL Express and a new DSS Database on this machine”: SQL server 2014 SP1 will be installed as a part of DSX-L software installation. No prior database is needed. • Installation Type 2 “Install new DSS to an existing SQL/ Server/SQL Express on this machine”: SQL server 2008 R2 and above is required.
Page 27: Additional Requirements And Warnings
• Upgrades, where SQL server is already running with Databases attached: SQL 2005 and above is required. 3.2.4. Additional Requirements and Warnings WARNING: PCs or laptops having two network adapters will not allow the DSS to properly function. Do not install to a laptop that has both a built in LAN adapter and a built in Wireless adapter.
Page 28: Installing Microsoft Internet Information Services (Iis) And Microsoft Message Queuing (Msmq)
3.3. Installing Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) 3.3.1. Overview Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) must be installed before installing the DSX software. The procedures for installing IIS and MSMQ differ based on the version of the operating system that is used, namely: •...
Page 29 For Installation Type, choose Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next. From Add Roles and Features main window, click on Server Roles and place a check mark on Web Server.
Page 30 If the check mark already exists, the service is currently installed. If the check mark is added, a new window will open; click on “Add Features”. From Add Roles and Features main window, click on Features, under Message Queuing / Message Queuing Services, find and, if needed, place a check mark on HTTP Support.
Page 31 If the check mark already exists, the service is currently installed. If the check mark is added, a new window will open; click on “Add Features”. If required features are not selected, a notification window will display the list of features that should be enabled before installation.
Page 32 From the Add Roles and Features main window, under Web Server Role (IIS), click on Role Services. In addition to the MSMQ and IIS features noted above in step 4 and 5, other features are required (e.g., Security). In some cases, such as when choosing “ASP.NET”, a second window will open (similar to the second screen shown in Step 4 above) requiring the user to confirm the choice to add the feature.
Page 33 The Confirmation screen will open in a new window; choose Install to confirm the selections.
Page 34: Iis And Msmq On Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2
3.3.3. IIS and MSMQ on Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2 Step Instruction Navigate to Control Panel (Start / Settings / Control). Click on Programs / Features. Click on Turn Windows Features On and Off; this is located in the window pane to the left.
Page 35 Step Instruction 5. From Message Queuing / Message Queuing Services, find and, if needed, place a check mark on HTTP Support. If the check mark already exists, the service is currently installed. If the check mark is added, a new window will open; click on “Add Required Role Services”.
Page 36 Step Instruction 6. From the Add Features main window, under Web Server (IIS), click on Role Services. The features that should be selected with a check mark are highlighted below. In some cases, such as when choosing “ASP.NET”, a second window will open (similar to the second screen shown in Step 5 above) requiring the user to confirm the choice to add the feature.
Page 37 The following defines, with checkmarks, which settings should be enabled for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Web Server ✓ Common HTTP Features ✓ Static Content ✓ Default Document ✓ Directory Browsing ✓ HTTP Errors ✓ HTTP Redirection ✓...
Page 38 7. The Confirmation screen will open in a new window; choose Install to confirm the selections.
Page 39: Iis And Msmq On Windows 7, Windows 8, And Windows 10
3.3.4. IIS and MSMQ on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 To install IIS and MSMQ on these operating systems follow the instructions below. NOTE: You may need the Windows Operating System CD if the services were not previously installed.
Page 40 Step Instruction Navigate to Control Panel (Start / Settings / Control). Click on Programs. Click on Turn Windows features on or off.
Page 41 Step Instruction From the Microsoft Messaging Queue (MSMQ) Server / Microsoft message Queue (MSMQ) Server Core. Select MSMQ HTTP Support. Select Internet Information Services / Web Management Tools. The features shown below with a check mark should be turned on. In addition to the MSMQ and IIS features noted above in steps 4 and 5, other features are required (e.g., Security).
Page 42: Installing The Docking Station Server (Dss) Software
3.4. Installing the Docking Station Server (DSS) Software The procedures that follow are intended for the operating systems listed in section 3.2.1 Server Requirements. The DSS software is installed in segments. These segments are outlined in the sections that follow. 3.5.
Page 43 Step Instruction If the Microsoft .Net Framework v4.5.2 is not currently installed, the following screen will appear. Click “OK”. Click the Next button at the Welcome screen. Figure 3-4. The Welcome Window Review the license agreement, choose “I agree,” and then click Install.
Page 44 Step Instruction The Installer will automatically install the .NET framework v4.5.2 (if it currently is not installed). When this installation is complete, the following window will appear. Choose Finish to continue with the installation. Figure 3-6. The .NET Framework Installation Complete Message Box The DSS software is now ready to install.
Page 45: Installation Wizard For Dss
3.6. Installation Wizard for DSS Step Instruction Click YES to accept the license agreement. Figure 3-8. The Software License Agreement Window At this point the installation will check to make sure all prerequisites are already installed. Figure 3-9. The Prerequisite Check Window Choose Next.
Page 46 Step Instruction If installing the DSS software onto Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 operating systems, the following message will be displayed. This message is a reminder that the maximum number of IDSs that can be connected to a PC is limited to 20. Figure 3-10.
Page 47: Database Preparation Options For First Time Installations
3.7. Database Preparation Options for First Time Installations 3.7.1. Overview This step in the installation is to select the database option that you are going to use. The following window will appear if this is a new installation. For new installations, choose one of the following three options: (a) Install SQL Server 2014 Express SP1 Edition and a New DSS database on this machine.
Page 48 Figure 3-12. The Setup Type Window NOTE: When performing a fresh install of DSS that includes SQL Server 2014 Express SP1 Edition, newer versions of the installer no longer ask for passwords for the SA, SQL DSSUSER and DSSAC DSSUSER accounts. The default value of D$2u$er$D$2u$er$ will be used for all three.
Page 49 Simplified Flow Diagram for DSS/SQL Express Installation Welcome Welcome License License Test for Prerequisites Test for Prerequisites Select DB Option Perform Upgrade? Select DB Option Perform Upgrade? Data Files Found Select a DSS database option The Docking Station Server installer has detected existing database files.
Page 50: 2A. Install Sql Server/Sql Server Express Instance And A New Dss Database On This Machine
3.7.2a. Install SQL Server/SQL Server Express Instance and a New DSS Database on This Machine Step Instruction Start installation. Figure 3-14. Review Settings and Begin Installation NOTE: A new SQL Server database installed with a fresh DSS installation will use the following default account information: Account User...
Page 51: 2B. Install New Dss Database To An Existing Sql Server/Sql Server 2008 Express Instance On This Machine
3.7.2b. Install New DSS Database to an Existing SQL Server/SQL Server 2008 Express Instance on This Machine Step Instruction When choosing this option, if the installer is unable to find a version of SQL Server installed on the local machine, the following message will be displayed. Figure 3-15.
Page 52 Step Instruction Enter the System Administrator (SA) Password for the selected instance and choose Next. Figure 3-17. Entering the System Administrator Password Start installation. Figure 3-18. Review Settings and Begin Installation...
Page 53: 2C. Attach To An Existing Dss Database Available On My Network
3.7.2c. Attach to an Existing DSS Database Available on My Network Step Instruction When choosing this option, the installer will display the following warning that, before proceeding, SQL Server must already be installed on the target PC and the DSS database files must be attached.
Page 54 Step Instruction Enter the database Instance name and choose Next. Figure 3-20. Entering the Database Instance Name Enter the login Name and Password for the DSX Server – SQL Server account and choose Next. Figure 3-21. Entering the DSS SQL Login information...
Page 55: Continuing Installation (Or Installation After Uninstalling A Previous Version)
Step Instruction Start installation. Figure 3-22. Review Settings and Begin Installation 3.8. Continuing Installation (or Installation after Uninstalling a Previous Version) The following window will appear if you have uninstalled a previous version or you already have SQL Server/SQL Server Express installed on the current PC and it has the DSS database tables already attached.
Page 56: 1A. Use Sql Server/Sql Server Express On This Machine And Connect To The Existing Dss Database
3.8.1a. Use SQL Server/SQL Server Express on this Machine and Connect to the Existing DSS Database Step Instruction Enter a Login Name and Password and choose Next. Figure 3-24. Selecting the System Administrator Password...
Page 57: 1B. Attach To An Existing Dss Database Available On My Network
3.8.1b. Attach to an Existing DSS Database Available on My Network Step Instruction Enter the name of the server that SQL Server is running. Figure 3-25. Entering the SQL Server Name Enter the database instance name and choose Next. Figure 3-26. Entering the Database Instance Name...
Page 58: Selecting The Database Option
3.9. Selecting the Database Option The following window will appear if SQL Server/SQL Server Express is not currently installed on the PC, but the installer has found existing database files. The two options are numbered 1 and 3 in this window are: •...
Page 59: 1A. Install Sql Server Express On This Machine And Use Existing Dss Database
3.9.1a. Install SQL Server Express on This Machine and Use Existing DSS Database Step Instruction Select a System Administrator Password and choose Next. Figure 3-28. Selecting the System Administrator Password Select a default user password and choose Next. Figure 3-29. Selecting the Default User Password...
Page 60: 1B. Attach To An Existing Dss Database Available On My Network
3.9.1b. Attach to an Existing DSS Database Available on My Network Step Instruction Enter the name of the server that SQL Server is running. Figure 3-30. Entering the SQL Server Name Enter the database Instance name and choose Next. Figure 3-31. Entering the Database Instance Name...
Page 61 Select a default user password and choose Next. Figure 3-32. Entering the Default User Password Before the installation is finished, the settings will be reviewed. Figure 3-33. Review Settings Window...
Page 62: Accessing The Docking Station Server Admin Console (Dssac) Through A Browser
PC or server running the DSS such that all docking station units on the network will know which computer to communicate with. Industrial Scientific does not recommend turning off your DS2 Broadcaster unless you are running multiple DSSs on your network.
Page 63 Step Instruction Open the web browser on your PC. Navigate to the following URL http://<server_name_or_ip_address>/dssws or https://<server_name_or_ip_address>/dssws to get to the login screen, and enter your username and password. If you forgot your password, click “Forgot password?” on the login screen (this is only applicable to dssuser).
Page 64 Step Instruction Answer the three user supplied questions. At least two must be answered exactly to be able to reset the password. Click the “Next >>” button. If the questions were answered correctly, the user will be able to change their password.
Page 65: The Docking Station Configurator
NOTE: The following procedure is for operating systems listed in section 3.2.1 Server Requirements. Step Instruction Insert the DSX-L Operating system USB drive into your computer. The USB drive will automatically launch the following window. Figure 3-35. Docking Station Installation Window Click on “Install Docking Station Configurator.” This will automatically launch the Configurator installer.
Page 66: Running The Docking Station Configurator Software
To run the Docking Station Configurator Software, follow the instructions below. Step Instruction Choose START / PROGRAMS / INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC / DS2 CONFIGURATOR. The Docking Station Configurator screen is displayed. To tell the docking station what the IP address of the server is, select the Server IP Address tab, and then type in: •...
Page 67: Assigning A Static Ip Address To A Server Or Pc
Gateway address. If these values are unknown to you, contact your IT administrator. The following instructions tell you how to use PuTTy, a free and open-source terminal emulator, to assign a static IP address for the DSX-L. PuTTy can be obtained at putty.org. From their download page, select putty.exe.
Page 68 Step Instruction At the blinking prompt, type the number 4 and press enter. The menu will refresh and the DHCP will change from Enabled to Disabled. At the next blinking prompt, type the number 1 and press enter. When prompted, type in the desired IP address, then press enter.
Page 69: Disabling The Ds2 Broadcaster
3.13. Disabling the DS2 Broadcaster NOTE: This portion of the installation process is only to be done if the policy of your Information Technology (IT) Department prohibits the broadcaster to be turned on. The DS2 Broadcaster needs to be disabled if using the DSS on a LAN with other DSS installs. This step is not necessary for a production install of a DSS.
Page 70: Configuring The Firewall
3.14. Configuring the Firewall 3.14.1. Windows Firewall for SQL Server Step Instruction NOTE: the user should be logged-on as an Administrator to perform the following tasks. Make sure that “IIS_IUSRS” group has been provided the full access permissions for “C:\Windows\Temp” directory. •...
Page 71 Port can be any number but it should not be conflict with any other port). Navigate to SQL Server Network Configuration >> Protocols for MSSQLSERVER. Disable “VIA” protocol Name, if it is enabled. (Note: The VIA protocol only works with VIA hardware that has the VIA driver installed. If you enable the VIA protocol on a computer that does not support the VIA protocol, the SQL Server service will not start.) Repeat steps 7 and 8 for Protocols for DSS, if available.
Page 72 Go to Control Panel >> Windows Firewall >> Change Settings >> Exceptions >> Add Port. Make the following entries in the pop-up “Add a Port” and click OK.
Page 73 Verify “SQL” has been added to the Exceptions list and click OK. Click “Add Port” again and make the following entries in the pop-up and click OK. Make sure that port number given in Step 6 is given here.
Page 74 Verify “SQLDSS” has been added to the Exceptions list and click OK. Click “Add Port” again, and make the following entries in the pop-up and click OK. Make sure that UDP Protocol is selected and Port number is 1434. Name it as you wish.
Page 75: Overview Of The Dssac Application
Go to Left Tab of Connections and verify “Allow remote connections to this server” is enabled. Restart IIS where DSS is installed. 3.15. Overview of the DSSAC Application This section contains an overview of the DSSAC user interface. 3.15.1. Starting the DSSAC Application To start the DSSAC application, see Section 3.10.
Page 76: The Dssac Page
Instruments, Components, Profiles, Users, and Events), all of which are further explained throughout this document, there are three menu buttons on the top right of your browser window: Settings ( ), Sign Out ( ), Collapse Menu ( Note: The DSX-L docking station does not support clustering.
Page 77 Table 3-1. DSSAC Menu Buttons Menu Button Description From the Account Settings page you have the ability to select Account your preferred language, show removed equipment, and change Settings your password. Default From the Default Alarm Settings page you have the ability to Alarm choose between Factory settings or Company settings for each Settings...
Page 78: Using The Navigation Pane
3.15.4. Using the Navigation Pane The navigation pane contains a tree- like structure showing the contents of a docking station network. When you click an option in the navigation pane, a list of related items appears on the contents page on the right. example, if you click on Instruments in the navigation pane, a listing of instruments in the system will appear...
Page 79: Using The Contents Page
Option Description Administrators can see the Users option. See Chapter 4 for more information about user accounts. Contains options for scheduling global and special events for IDSs and instruments. See Chapter 8 for more information. The Events options are: Docking Global - Displays Global events that are configured for IDSs.
Page 80: Viewing And Re-Instating Removed Instruments
3.15.6. Viewing and Re-instating Removed Instruments The DSSAC navigation pane contains a “Removed from System” sub-node for Docking Stations and Instruments that have been removed. However, the “Removed from System” node is only displayed if the user enabled this option under their account settings. To enable this node, click on the Settings ( ) button, then click on Account Settings.
Page 81 column. By default, the list view will be sorted alphabetically first on the Type column and then the Profile Name column. • Profile Name - This column will display the name for each available profile. Creating profiles (default settings) can be done for all supported instrument types. To add profiles, click on the “Add Profile”...
Page 82: Applying Profiles
3.15.8. Applying Profiles Apply Profile is used to apply profiles to selected instruments of matching instrument type. To apply an existing profile to instruments of the same type, click on the profile name you wish to apply to the other instruments. On the View Profile page, click on Apply Profile in the Quick Links section on the right side of your browser window to open the Apply Profile page.
Page 83: Editing Profiles
3.15.9. Editing Profiles To edit an existing profile, click on Profiles in the navigation pane. Click on the Profile Name that you would like to edit. This will take you to the View Profile page for that particular instrument. Figure 3-47. The View Profile Page Click on the Edit ( ) button of the section to which you would like to make changes.
Page 84 Options sections within the Edit Profile page allow you to define which options will be set within the profile. The individual group options are available depending on the instrument type. The Options sections of the View Profile include: • Operation •...
Page 85 users and sites which are currently assigned to the profile, and the active user and site to be set within the profile. Figure 3-48. Edit Profile Page - Users and Sites Table 3-5. Edit Profile Page - Components of the Users and Sites Sections Component Description All Instrument Users...
Page 86 The Components section of the Edit Profile page is shown below. This section displays the profile component information. It contains a list of the component types assigned to the profile. Figure 3-49. Edit Profile Page - Components Table 3-6. Components of the Components Section Component Description Component List View The Component list view displays the component types assigned to...
Page 87 ) button next to a component that is “Not To add a component, click on the plus sign ( Specified”. Click on the Gas dropdown and select the sensor you wish to add. Click Save to save your changes. Otherwise click Cancel. Figure 3-51.
Page 88 Figure 3-53. Add Profile Component Section – Example 3 (Combustible LEL Sensor) NOTE: Not all screen components are shown for every sensor type. For example, for non-PID and non-LEL sensors, no Response Factor or Correlation Factor field are shown. Table 3-7. Components of the Add Profile Components Sections Component Description This drop down list will be populated with the appropriate sensor...
Page 89 Component Description response factors. LEL Correlation This dropdown field will only appear for MX6 LEL sensors. From Factor this drop down, the user must select one of the provided correlation factors to specify what type of gas the sensor should be configured to sense.
Page 90 Figure 3-54. Edit Profile Page – Response Factors Table 3-8. Components of the Response Factors Section of the Edit Profiles Page Element Description Response Factors list The Response Factors list displays all response factors available for the selected profile instrument type. Each item in the list has a checkbox.
Page 91: Changing Your Password
3.16. Changing Your Password You can change the DSSAC password that was assigned to you. You can change your password at any time. To change your password, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Click the Settings ( ) button on the top right of your browser window. Then click on Account Settings.
Page 93: Setting Up Users
Chapter Setting Up Users 4.1. Introduction This chapter explains how to create, change, and remove users in the DSSAC. Only Systems Administrators can use this feature. 4.2. Understanding Roles Before setting up users, you should have an understanding of the three roles that can be assigned to users.
Page 94: Changing User Properties
Click on Add User at the top right of the Users page. The Add User section appears. Enter the user‘s information. Be sure to enter a unique user name for the person in the User Name field, and enter a password in both the Password and Password fields. Figure 4-1.
Page 95 Click on the user whose information you would like to change. The View/Edit User section appears. Figure 4-2. View/Edit User Section Click on the Edit ( ) button at the top right of the View/Edit User section. Change the data that needs to be updated. NOTE: You cannot change the User Name.
Page 96: Removing Users
4.5. Removing Users You may wish to remove a user account completely from the system. Only do this when you are sure that the user account is no longer going to be used. To remove a user account, follow the instructions below.
Page 97: Configuring Instruments
5.1. Introduction The DSX docking station was designed for use with several Industrial Scientific instruments. When these instruments are docked in the appropriate IDS, the docking station system automatically detects them. While docked, the instruments can take full advantage of automatic calibrations and bump tests, as well as datalog data management that docking station provides.
Page 98: Instrument Properties
Left Arrow Enter Key Right Arrow Figure 5-1. Front Panel of a DSX-L NOTE: When docking an instrument that has already been registered, the LCD on the IDS also displays “Discovering” while it determines which instrument has just been docked.
Page 99 Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments link in the navigation pane. The contents page displays a list of instruments. To display instruments based on certain criteria, such as instruments overdue for calibration, refer to section 5.17.3 Using the Advanced Instrument Find Feature.
Page 100 NOTE: Certain reserved characters may not be used in fields. Unacceptable characters include the following. > greater than < less than & ampersand percent If the user types any of these keys, an error notice will appear when clicking the Save button. Figure 5-3.
Page 101: Instrument - Management Settings And General Settings
Field Description Part Number Displays the Industrial Scientific part number for the instrument. Software Version Displays the current version of the software installed in the instrument. A read-only text box that displays the “Location” value of the docking Location Last Docked station upon which it was last docked.
Page 102: Instrument -Options
The options in the DSSAC will always take precedence over the settings on the instrument. If settings are changed on the instrument, they are overridden by the DSX-L docking station system when the instrument is next docked. If settings are changed using the DSSAC, they are...
Page 103: Setting Instrument Options From The Instrument Itself
5.6.1. Setting Instrument Options from the Instrument Itself For information about the specific options for an instrument and their purposes, please refer to your Instruction Manual for the instrument. The Instruction Manual also describes how to change the settings on the instrument. This user guide only covers how to change instrument settings using the DSSAC.
Page 104 Figure 5-5. Instrument Options Key fields on this page are shown in the table that follows. NOTE: The settings update occurs after the instrument is docked. If you change settings while an instrument is docked, you must undock and then re-dock the instrument for the changes to take effect.
Page 105: Instrument -Users And Sites
Table 5-4. Instrument-Options Field Description Confidence Indicator Displays the current confidence indication type. Displays the current Display Mode. Possible values are “Text”, Display Mode “Numeric” and “Graphical”. Indicates whether the instrument will display the “Clock”, Clock/Temp Display Mode “Temperature” or both. Indicates whether the instrument will display the “PID Response PID/LEL Display Mode Factor”, the “LEL Correlation Factor”...
Page 106 To manage User and Site data, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments option in the navigation pane. The contents page displays a list of instruments. Click on the instrument whose Users and Sites information you wish to view or change.
Page 107: Instrument - Components
Figure 5-6. The Users and Sites Sections Step Instruction To add a new User or Site, type the name in the text box under the Current Instrument Users or Current Instrument Sites field, and then click plus sign ( button. The name is added to the Current Instrument Users / Current Instrument Sites list.
Page 108 Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments option in the navigation pane. The contents page displays a list of instruments. Click on the instrument whose components you wish to view or change. Click on the Components link in the Quick Links section on the right side of the browser window.
Page 109 Figure 5-7. Components List Page Step Instruction To view a component, click on its serial number in the list. If you selected a battery, the properties for the battery will be shown. See the table below for an explanation of the fields. Figure 5-8.
Page 110 Type The battery type. Part Number The part number for the battery. The manufacturer of the battery, e.g., Industrial Scientific Manufacturer Corporation. The date that the battery was first installed in the instrument. For docking station compatible instruments, this is the date that the Install Date DSS first detected the battery.
Page 111 Part Number The part number for the sensor. Manufacturer The manufacturer of the sensor, e.g., Industrial Scientific Corporation. Install Date The date on which the sensor was first installed in the instrument. For Docking station compatible instruments, this is the date that the DSS first detected the sensor.
Page 112: Instrument - Response Factors
Instrument – Response Factors 5.9. The Response Factor section of the Instrument page displays the instrument Response Factor information. It contains a list of the possible Response factors, and a list of custom response factors for the instrument. Figure 5-11. The Response Factors Section on the Instrument Page To edit Response Factors information, click on the Edit ( button at the top right of the Response Factors section.
Page 113 Fields Description removes it from the Favorite Response Factor list. Custom Response The Custom Response Factor list displays all of the custom Factors list response factors currently available within the selected instrument as well as its response factor value. Each item in the list has a checkbox.
Page 114: Instrument - Profiles
5.10. Instrument – Profiles The Profiles section within the Instrument page is present only for MX6 instruments. The Profiles section allows an Admin User to assign up to five profiles to the current MX6 instrument. Figure 5-12. The Profiles Section of the Instrument Page Table 5-8.
Page 115: Instrument -Notes
5.11. Instrument –Notes 5.11.1. Overview Instrument Notes are comments about an instrument that you can store in the system. You can also remove notes that no longer apply to the instrument. To maintain instrument notes, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application.
Page 116: Sample Application Using Notes Field - Inet Exchange Instruments
Figure 5-15. Edit Notes Section 5.11.2. Sample Application Using Notes Field – iNet Exchange Instruments In order to indicate that an instrument is a replacement for another instrument, the following must apply. • The replacement instrument must be new to the DS2 Database in question. If the replacement instrument is already in the database (even if “removed”), it will not be recognized by the DSX.
Page 117 The serial number must be exactly the same in both the user and site field. If all the above conditions are met, the DSX will trigger a replacement algorithm when the replacement instrument is docked for the first time. The new instrument will be given all the settings of the old instrument.
Page 118: Instrument -Calibrations
• The sensor settings that will be copied are as follows: Alarms settings Calibration gas Calibration gas concentration Gas detected Response Factor. 5.12. Instrument –Calibrations 5.12.1. Overview A calibration is a test that is used to detect inaccuracies in an instrument’s sensors and make minor adjustments if necessary.
Page 119 Figure 5-18. Displaying Instrument Calibration Information The following information is displayed for each calibration: • Serial Number -The serial number of the sensor • Time -The date and time on which the calibration was performed • Gas Type - The type of gas that was used for the calibration •...
Page 120 Figure 5-19. The View Gas Response Page (Calibration) Table 5-9. Fields in the View Gas Response Page Field Description Gas Type The type of gas that is used to perform the calibration The status of the calibration. Values can be Passed or Failed, Zero Status Passed, Zero Failed, or Span Failed.
Page 121 To view calibration results for an individual sensor, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments option in the navigation pane. The contents page displays a list of instruments. Click on the serial number of the instrument whose calibration information you wish to view.
Page 122: Graphing Calibration Data
5.12.2. Graphing Calibration Data You can display a graph that shows the results of calibrations over a period of time. The graph can be used to view the trend of sensor degradation over a period of time. To view a calibration data as a graph, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application.
Page 123: Edit Instrument - Bump Tests
Step Instruction Click the Graph button and select to include or exclude uninstalled sensors. A graph of the calibration results that were in the selected date range appears in the sensor gas response chart. The graph shows the span reserve values of the sensor(s) over the selected time range.
Page 124 Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments option in the navigation pane. The contents page displays a list of instruments. Click on the serial number of the instrument whose bump test information you wish to view. Click on the Bump Tests link in the Quick Links section on the right side of your browser window.
Page 125 Step Instruction The following information is displayed for each sensor bump test. Item Description Serial Number The serial number of the sensor Time The date and time when the bump test was performed Gas Type The type of gas that was used for the bump test Passed/Failed Whether or not the sensor passed the bump test.
Page 126 Table 5-10. Fields in the View Gas Response Page Field Description Gas Type The type of gas that is used to perform the bump test. Status The status of the bump test. Values can be Passed. Failed, Failed Low, or Failed High. Gas Concentration The concentration of gas in the gas cylinder.
Page 127 Step Instruction The View Gas Response page appears. See the table above for an explanation of the fields on the View Gas Response page. Figure 5-25. Sample Bump Test Data Figure 5-26. View Gas Response Page NOTE: In the event of a failed sensor (CL2, HCL, or NH3), the docking station ignores any large reading that are above the sensor’s maximum reading.
Page 128: Instrument -Datalog
5.14. Instrument –Datalog 5.14.1. Overview Datalog data is information that is recorded during an instrument’s normal operation. This data are used to compute the STEL and TWA values over a period of time. For compatible instruments, datalog data are downloaded into the docking station system and can be viewed using the DSSAC.
Page 129 Figure 5-28. Datalog Page Table 5-10. Fields of the Datalog Page Field Description Start Date and These fields define selection criteria for session data. Select a Start Date End Date and an End Date, and then click the Search button to show datalog data sessions for the specified date range in the Session Column.
Page 130 Figure 5-29. Datalog Session Page Table 5-11. Fields of the Datalog Session Page Field Description Serial Number This column lists the serial number of the sensor. Gas Type This column lists the type of gas that the sensor was detecting. It is not the type of sensor.
Page 131 Field Description Available Actions within an instrument’s Datalog Session include “Graph Actions Session Data”, “Print Session Data”, and “Print Summary”. You can access each Action by clicking on the link in the Quick Links box on the right side of your browser window. NOTE: If a sensor was Disabled, or was in Cal Failure or Zero Failure mode during recording of the session, then the sensor information appears in in the session window.
Page 132 Table 5-12. Fields of the Datalog Periods Page Field Description Period – Location The period and site, if any, for which the readings were taken. Time The time of the reading. Temperature (C) The temperature (in Celsius) at the time of the reading. (Gas) The actual gas reading that was taken by the instrument.
Page 133: Graph Session Data
5.14.2. Graph Session Data You can display a graph that shows datalog data over a period of time. There are two ways to graph datalog data: you can display a graph of an entire datalog session (Graph Session Data), or you can graph each period within the session for a particular sensor (Graph Period Data). The Graph Session Data link under Quick Links on the Datalog Session page displays the Datalog graph shown below.
Page 134: Graph Period Data
5.14.3. Graph Period Data You can display a graph that shows datalog data over a period of time. There are two ways to graph datalog data: you can display a graph of an entire datalog session (Graph Session Data), or you can graph each period within the session for a particular sensor (Graph Period Data). The Graph Period Data link Quick Links on the Datalog Period page displays the TWA/STEL graph.
Page 135 Then click on the “Graph Period Data” link under the Quick Links section and all sensors selected on the previous screen will be graphed. Information recorded for each sensor is displayed. To return to the previous page, use the back button.
Page 136 Table 5-13. Descriptions of Displayed Sensor Information Item Description Serial Number The serial number of the sensor Gas Type The type of gas that was being monitored. Alarm Low The Low Alarm setting on the sensor for the session. Alarm High The High Alarm setting on the sensor for the session.
Page 137 Table 5-14. Descriptions of Displayed Period Information Item Description The period and site, if any, for which the readings were taken. Period-Location Time The time of the reading. Temperature (C) The temperature (in Celsius) at the time of the reading. Reading The actual reading that was taken by the instrument.
Page 138: Print Summary
5.14.4. Print Summary The Print Summary link under Quick Links on the Datalog Session page prints the Datalog report illustrated below. Figure 5-37. Sample Datalog Summary Report 5.14.5. Export The Export link under Quick Links on the Datalog Period page is used to send sensor datalog information to an external file in comma separated value (CSV) format.
Page 139 Step Instruction To view the alarm history for a particular sensor, click on “History” link in the row of the sensor for which you wish to see the information. The Alarm History page appears. See Table 5-17 for an explanation of the fields on the Alarm History page.
Page 140 Table 5-15. Fields of the Latest Alarm Events Page Field Description When you click on the “History” link, it takes you to the Alarm History History page. See Table 5-17 for an explanation of the fields on the Alarm History page.
Page 141: Fields Of The Alarm Action Messages Section
Table 5-17. Fields of the Alarm History Page Fields Description These fields define selection criteria for alarms. Select a Start Date and an Start Date and End Date, and then click the Search button to show alarm information for End Date the specified date range.
Page 142: Instrument - Manage Events
Figure 5-39.1. Instruments – Alarm Action Messages 5.16. Instrument – Manage Events The Manage Events page displays the journal events for the current instrument. To access the Manage Events page, follow the steps listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments option in the navigation pane.
Page 143 Figure 5-40. Instruments – Manage Events Page Table 5-16. Fields of the Manage (Instrument) Events Page Field Description Event Name The Event Name drop-down lists the available events for that instrument. It also includes “None”, which is selected by default. The Run Event button is disabled while “None”...
Page 144: Special Features
Field Description Journal Entries The Journal Entries list displays the journal Type and Time for all journal entries for the current instrument. The list is sorted alphabetically by journal type. Clicking on the type of any journal entry opens the Event Journal Details page. Figure 5-41.
Page 145: Manual Instrument Registration
5.17.2. Manual Instrument Registration Instruments typically are registered into the docking station system automatically. However, in some cases system administrators wish to prevent instruments from coming into the system automatically. This may be the case for example, when an instrument user from outside the system wishes to use the docking station to calibrate his instrument.
Page 146: Using The Advanced Instrument Find Feature
Figure 5-43. Instrument Registration 5.17.2. Using the Advanced Instrument Find Feature The Find Instrument feature allows you to display instruments that meet certain criteria, such as those instruments that are overdue for calibration, are due for calibration by a particular date, or failed their last calibration.
Page 147 Figure 5-44. Advanced Instrument Find Options Step Instruction Click Search to view only the instruments that meet the criteria selected. This option works as a filter, displaying only the instruments that match, and hiding those that do not. After you are done viewing the instruments, you must turn off the filter to view all instruments.
Page 149: Configuring The Docking Station
Chapter Configuring the Docking Station 6.1. Introduction This chapter explains information about how to set up an Instrument Docking Station (IDS), from plugging it in, to configuring it to use gas cylinders for calibrations and bump tests, to viewing its status in the DSSAC. Before you set up an IDS, be sure that the Docking Station Server (DSS) is running on your network, since the IDS requires the DSS in order to function.
Page 150 Zero-air port set (left) and calibration gas port set (right) Figure 6-1. DSX-L Back Panel PORT UNIT SHOWN Note: The port sets 1, 2, and 3 are positioned in the same location on the 3-port unit.
Page 151 If you are using iGas, these ports are used to connect the Smart 6 for a 6-port IDS) Card reader to the IDS. A serial port that is used by Industrial Scientific technicians to Service Port service the IDS. DC (12-volt) Power Inlet Connects the IDS to a 12-volt power source.
Page 152: Setting Up An Instrument Docking Station
Amber (middle) Red (bottom) Left Arrow Key Enter Key Right Arrow Figure 6-2. . Front Panel of a DSX-L 6.3. Setting Up an Instrument Docking Station To prepare the IDS hardware for operation, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Be sure that the DSS is running on your network, and that you have a connection to the network for the IDS.
Page 153: Instrument Docking Station Status And Properties
Step Instruction When the LCD on the IDS displays the current date and time and the green LED is illuminated, the IDS has been configured in DSSAC and is now set up and ready for further configuration. 6.4. Instrument Docking Station Status and Properties When an IDS has been connected to the network and powered on for the first time, the DSS detects it and gathers its information to store in the system.
Page 154 Step Instruction Click the Docking Stations option in the navigation pane. The Docking Stations page displays a list of IDSs that have been configured in the system. Any IDS that is currently active appears in blue. Figure 6-4. Sample Docking Stations Page Column Title Description Serial Number...
Page 155 Step Instruction You land on the selected Docking Station page. This page displays a summary of the IDS’s Serial Number, Type, Part Number, Setup Date, Software Version, and Network Information. The IDS’s properties page contains a Quick Links box with four options. Docking Station Settings - Under this option is a quick link to Management Settings.
Page 156 Step Instruction button to save your changes. Otherwise, click the Cancel button to return to the list of IDSs without making any changes.
Page 157 Enables or disables the docking station buzzer. Enable Enables serial port HyperTerminal logging view. This feature will be HyperTerminal enabled only when directed by Industrial Scientific technical support. Logging This option is viewable in V9.7 or higher and only in administrator view.
Page 158 Figure 6-5. Manage Docking Station Events Page The Manage Docking Station Events page has Journal Entries and a Run Event button. Table 6-3. Fields on the Manage Docking Station Events Page Field Description Event Name Drop- The Event Name selection drop-down lists the available events for that Docking Station.
Page 159: Removing An Instrument Docking Station
Clicking on any journal entry opens the Event Journal Details page (same functionality as the original Journal node) Figure 6-6. Event Journal Details Page NOTE: DSX-L will download bump test date for physical sensors only. There will be no data logged or DSSAC-displayed for a DualSense sensor (or VIRTUAL). 6.5.
Page 160: Configuring Gas Cylinders
NOTE: For Chlorine (Cl2), Ammonia (NH3) and Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) gases, the gas tube length should not exceed three (3) feet. NOTE: Industrial Scientific recommends that gas tubing should be ester-based polyurethane type 85A. The maximum length for tubing is 3.05 m (10’); however, for Chlorine (Cl2), Ammonia (NH3) and Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) gases, the gas tube length should not exceed .91...
Page 161 Step Instruction three (3) or six (6) links (one for each Gas In connection on the IDS) depending on the number of gas ports available on the docking station. NOTE: Each Gas In section contains an icon to identify the status of the connection. See Table 6-4 for a description of each of the icons.
Page 162 • Fresh Air – Configures the Gas In connection to use fresh ambient air, or for a Zero Air cylinder. • ISC – Configures the Gas In connection to use an Industrial Scientific gas cylinder. See the Using ISC gas section for specific procedures for adding ISC gas.
Page 163: Adding Gas From Industrial Scientific
NOTE: If you hover your mouse pointer over the status icon on a Gas Inlet section, a tooltip will appear that shows the meaning of the icon. 6.7. Adding Gas from Industrial Scientific To add an ISC gas, follow the instructions below. Step...
Page 164 Data entered in this field is saved to the Cylinder table in the DS2 database, but is NOT sent to iNet. Click the Save button to save your changes to the gas inlet. Figure 6-9. Adding Gas from Industrial Scientific...
Page 165: Adding Gas From A Third Party
6.8. Adding Gas from a Third Party To add a gas from a company other than Industrial Scientific, follow the instructions below. Step Instruction From the Docking Station Properties page, click on the Gas Inlet link under the Quick Links section for the gas inlet you need to configure.
Page 166: Changing Gas Cylinders
Figure 6-11. Gas Concentration NOTE: You cannot enter a value that would compute a %VOL greater than 100%. Step Instruction Click the Add button to add the current gas concentration to a working list of cylinder gases. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each gas concentration in your cylinder. If you want to remove a gas from the list, click the trash can icon to the right of the gas information.
Page 167 Step Instruction Click on the Gas Inlet option on the Quick Links menu that corresponds to the Gas In connection for which you are changing gas cylinders. Click the Edit ( ) button, and select Disabled from the Cylinder dropdown menu. This disables the Gas In connection.
Page 168: Supported Sensors
6.10. Supported Sensors Below are lists of the supported sensor types for each instrument that is compatible with the Docking Station. Table 6-5. Supported Sensors Sensor • • • • Ammonia (NH3) • Carbon Dioxide (IR) (CO • Carbon Dioxide/Hydrocarbons /HC) •...
Page 169: Using Igas
DSSAC. If you are an iNet customer, this data is also sent to the iNet Network Operations Center so that Industrial Scientific can proactively send new gas cylinders to you. NOTE: The pressure switch option is standard when you use iGas with iNet.
Page 170 Figure 6-12. iGas Cylinder connected to DSX-L NOTE: It is important that the gas line is connected before the iGas card so that the system is ready to draw gas after it reads the card.
Page 171: Manifold Instructions
The Demand Flow Regulator is required for use with the Calibration Manifold Kit. Each kit item, listed and shown below, should be accounted for during the unpacking process. If any item is missing or appears to have been damaged, contact Industrial Scientific or a local distributor of Industrial Scientific products.
Page 172 *The two female Luer sizes are provided to support varied tubing diameters. Note: Tubing measurement is Internal Diameter (ID). Table 6-7. Manifold connections Connect the 3/16 ″ tubing Loosen and remove the two Notice the manifold section with the threaded bolts thumb nuts on the manifold.
Page 173 Figure 6-13. Gas Inlet Editing Option Instruction Select “Manifold” from the Cylinder drop down menu. Cylinder Primary Docking Station Choose the primary docking station and enter its serial number. Retrieve View the primary control docking stations Gas Inlet connections. Gas End Points Select the gas inlet number connected to the manifold.
Page 175: Basic Operation
Red (bottom) Left Arrow Key Enter Key Right Arrow Figure 7-1. Front Panel Components of the DSX-L Docking Station 7.2. Menu Options The menu on an IDS is used to request actions such as on-demand calibrations or bump tests. NOTE: The menu cannot be used when the IDS is performing a task (the yellow LED is...
Page 176 NOTE: The menu cannot be used if the Menu Locked setting for the IDS in DSSAC is set to “Yes.” This option can be set in the DSSAC in the Edit Docking Station section. See section 6.4 Instrument Docking Station Status and Properties for more information about the Menu Locked setting.
Page 177: Led And Alarm Signals
Step Instruction If you select this option, the following submenu appears: Item Description Changes the language used on the LCD display on the IDS. See the Changing Language Settings Language section later in this chapter for more information about the Set Language menu option. Docking Used to run the pressure diagnostic test on the Station...
Page 178 The following table displays possible feedback when the IDS is on, but no instrument is docked. Table 7-1. System Feedback (No Instrument Docked) LCD Display Alarm Description Starting <type of Yellow IDS is booting up. instrument> IDS has just finished booting up and is Discovering Yellow identifying itself to the Docking Station Server.
Page 179 LCD Display Alarm Description Testing Instrument Yellow Purging the docking station tubing. (Purging) Testing Instrument Yellow Performing a bump test on the instrument. (sensor type) Updating Instrument Yellow Updating settings on the instrument. Bump Failure (sensor The instrument failed bump test. type) Calibration Failure The instrument failed calibration.
Page 180: Forced Bump Tests
LCD Display Alarm Description during an event. The docked instrument’s software is not Unsupported Software Version supported for use with the docking station. 7.4. Forced Bump Tests You can force an IDS to run a bump test on an instrument by using the IDS menu. You may wish to do this when you want to run a bump test before the next automatic bump test scheduled for the instrument.
Page 181: Calibration
NOTE: In the event of a failed sensor (CL2, HCL, or NH3), the docking station ignores any large reading that are above the sensor’s maximum reading. In addition, the docking station ignores any negative readings whose absolute value is larger than the sensor’s maximum reading. If the instrument fails the bump test, the IDS will perform a calibration, unless the failed sensor is Oxygen;...
Page 182: O2 Sensor Failures
“Bump Failure” message and will beep. “(O2)” will be displayed underneath the failure message as shown below. Figure 7-2. DSX-L Error Screen after O2 Sensor Failure NOTE: Forced events are usually not permitted and will result in a failure message. This prevents the user from forcing a calibration, clearing the error, and thinking all is well.
Page 183: Clearing Datalog Data
NOTE: If two sensors are installed in the Tango TX1 when the data are logged, DS2 will download data for three sensors. Data from the installed sensors are logged and downloaded as sensor 1 and sensor 2 data. Data that are logged and downloaded as sensor 3 (or VIRTUAL) are algorithm-calculated values that are based on sensor 1 and sensor 2 data.
Page 184: Ids Diagnostics
Step Instruction Use the ARROW keys on the keypad until Instrument is highlighted. Press the ENTER key. The Instrument menu appears. Use the ARROW keys on the keypad to select Clear Datalog. Press the ENTER key. The LCD displays a confirmation prompt: “Are you sure?” Use the ARROW keys on the keypad to highlight Yes, and then press the ENTER key.
Page 185: Instrument Docking Station Operating Guidelines
If the leak issue has been corrected, the LCD screen displays the current date and time. The green LED is illuminated. If the diagnostic test fails again, contact Industrial Scientific Corporation for service. See section 13.7 Industrial Scientific Support Services for contact information.
Page 186: Cleaning
• To avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables to or from the IDS during an electrical storm. • To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the IDS before restarting.
Page 187: Regulatory Notices
Voltage used must be the same as specified on this device (100/240 VAC) or 12VDC. Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident causing device damage. Using a lower voltage will cause unexpected results. Industrial Scientific is NOT responsible for damage resulting from improper use of an IDS.
Page 189: Event Scheduling
Chapter Event Scheduling 8.1. Introduction An event is an activity that automatically occurs in the docking station. You determine when these events run by scheduling them in the DSSAC. The types of events that you can schedule at particular dates and/or times are: •...
Page 190: Global Events
• Global -These events are built into the system, and apply to all IDSs or instruments that are configured in your docking station network. There are Global events for both IDSs and instruments. • Special -These events are created by an administrator, and apply only to the instruments designated to use them.
Page 191 To view or edit the global IDS event, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Expand the Events option in the navigation pane, if necessary. Expand the Docking Station option that is underneath Events, if necessary. Click on Global.
Page 192: Global Instrument Events
Step Instruction The Diagnostics Event page appears. It contains two sections: • Diagnostics - Contains information about the event and when it is scheduled to run. • Last Journal Log - Contains records of the last time that the event ran for various IDSs.
Page 193 NOTE: You can disable global instrument events that you do not want to run. NOTE: The “Bump Test (Tango)” global event applies only to Tango instruments. Bump Test (Tango) and “Bump Test” global events have no effect on each other. To view or edit a global Instrument Event, follow the instructions listed below.
Page 194 Figure 8-4. Instrument Global Events Page NOTE: Only the dssuser user can edit events, but any user with the administrator role can view this page. Step Instruction Click the Edit ( ) button on the top right of the chosen Event Type section box, and choose an interval from the Interval dropdown menu.
Page 195: Special Events
Step Instruction If you do not want the event to run, click in the checkbox next to the Disabled option. If the Event is already disabled, you can also enable the event by deselecting the checkbox next to the Disabled option. Click Save to save the changes to the Event.
Page 196 You can add the following types of Special Events: • Bump Test • Bump Test (Tango) • Diagnostics • Calibration • Alarms • Datalog Download • Manual Operations Download NOTE: The “Bump Test (Tango)” special event is system created. It applies to any Tango instrument that is in single-sensor mode or has two installed sensors and one is in calibration fail.
Page 197 Step Instruction Click on the Event Type you wish to add. Figure 8-5. Types of Special Events. The Add Special Instrument Event page appears. From there select an interval from the Interval dropdown menu. The choices are: • Upon Docking - If you select “Upon Docking,” you must also specify and Effective Date when the event should start running.
Page 198 Figure 8-6. Add Instrument Special Event Page NOTE: If you select the 30th or 31st as the Day, the event runs on the last day of the month for months that do not have 30 or 31 days, e.g., the event would run on February 28th. Step Instruction Enter a name for the event in the Name field.
Page 199: Dsx-L Defaults For Scheduled Events
For new DSS installs, the table below shall be the default schedules for all events. For upgrades to previous versions of DSS, the default schedule is not altered by the installer. For upgrades, all current event schedules remain unmodified by the installer. See the table below. Table 8-2. DSX-L Defaults for Scheduled Events Event Priority...
Page 201: The Journal Feature
Chapter The Journal Feature 9.1. Introduction The Journal provides a history of when the Global and Special events ran in your docking station network. The Journal records events that ran successfully and unsuccessfully. The Journal tracks only the last occurrence of each event for each IDS or instrument. When an event occurs again for an instrument or IDS, the old entry is overwritten.
Page 202 4. Docking station’s server IP Address (or host name if IDS is configured with a specific server host name instead of server IP address; e.g., “AN1632”). To view Journal entries for an individual event, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application.
Page 203: Default Settings
Chapter Default Settings 10.1. Introduction This section describes how to maintain the default settings for alarms and calibration gases in the DSSAC. These functions are only available to users who are assigned to the Systems Administrator role. However, a user assigned to the Technician role can view the settings, but not change them.
Page 204: Modifying Default Alarm Settings
10.3. Modifying Default Alarm Settings To modify Default Alarm settings, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Settings ( ) button on the top right of your browser window and select Default Alarm Settings.
Page 205 Step Instruction The Alarm Settings section appears (for Administrators only). By default, the Factory setting is selected. You can override this setting by selecting Company. Figure 10-2. Alarm Settings NOTE: You can return to the factory settings by editing the Alarm Setting and selecting Factory.
Page 206: Default Calibration Gases
10.4. Default Calibration Gases The docking station system allows you to define the concentration of calibration gas that you typically use to calibrate certain sensor types. You can define calibration gases for each of the compatible instrument types. Default Calibration Gases apply only to instruments when they are docked for the first time, or to new sensors whose information is not in the database.
Page 207 Step Instruction To edit a calibration gas setting for a sensor click on its entry in the list. The Default Calibration Gas section appears. By default, the Factory setting is selected. You can override this setting by selecting Company. NOTE: You can return to the factory settings by editing the Gas Calibration setting and selecting Factory.
Page 208 NOTE: If the user is an administrator, right-clicking on any sensor type displays a pop-up menu with Properties as a menu option. If the user is a technician, right-clicking on any sensor type does nothing. If the user is an administrator, clicking on any sensor type opens the Gas Calibration page.
Page 209: Printing
Chapter Printing 11.1. Introduction You can print information that appears in the contents page of DSSAC for the following options: • Users • Docking Stations • Events • Instruments • Journal You can also print the details of individual IDSs and instruments. For instruments, you can print calibration and bump test certificates, as well as datalog data.
Page 210: Printing Ids Or Instrument Detail
11.3. Printing IDS or Instrument Detail To print the details of an instrument or IDS, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments or Docking Stations option in the navigation pane. Click on the serial number of the instrument or IDS whose details you would like to print.
Page 211 Before setting up the software for the auto-print feature make sure that the user that is logged onto the machine has administrative privileges to change the printer. The user will be required to properly configure the printers on the server or PC before they will become available for use in this feature.
Page 212 Step Instruction Enter the name of the user that was selected previously into the textbox. Click “Check names” and verify that the name is recognized. Select ok. Enter the users password into the password box and confirm box. Right click the service and select “Stop.” Right click the service and select “Start.”...
Page 213: Printing Calibration And Bump Test Certificates
11.5. Printing Calibration and Bump Test Certificates To print calibration or bump test certificates, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments option in the navigation pane. The contents page displays a list of instruments.
Page 214 Step Instruction Click the Print Certificate button. Alternative: You can also right-click on the entry, and select Print Certificate from the context menu. The Print section appears. Select the printer to which you would like to print, and the number of copies that you would like to print. Click OK.
Page 215 Figure 11-3. Sample Tango TX1 Calibration Certificate Figure 11-4. Sample Tango TX1 Bump Certificate...
Page 216: Printing Datalog Data
11.6. Printing Datalog Data To print datalog data, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the Instruments option in the navigation pane. The contents page displays a list of instruments. Figure 11-5. The Instruments Option in Navigation Pane Step Instruction Click on the instrument that has the datalog data that you wish to print.
Page 217 Step Instruction The output displays each reading taken during the session, as well as the TWA and STEL calculations at the time of each reading. The list is categorized by period and site information. Figure 11-6. The Datalog Session Screen Figure 11-7.
Page 219: Language Features
Language Features 12.1. Introduction The DSX-L supports seven languages for the user interface on the IDS LCD display and in the DSSAC application: English, French, Spanish, German, Czech, Polish, and Russian. When the DSS installation software is launched, the Software Startup Window displays the language choices.
Page 220: Changing Language Settings
12.2. Changing Language Settings This section describes how to change your language settings for both the IDS and the DSSAC. 12.2.1. Instrument Docking Station Language Settings The language setting for an IDS can be changed by either of the following ways: •...
Page 221 NOTE: If the language is not changed in DSSAC, the language set in DSSAC will override the setting made on the IDS menu the next time the system runs the Settings Update event for the IDS. 12.2.2. DSSAC Language Settings To change the language used in the DSSAC application, follow the instructions below.
Page 222 Select a language from the drop-down list in the “Language” field, and click Save. DSSAC refreshes and applies the selected language to DSSAC display information.   ...
Page 223: Troubleshooting
Chapter Troubleshooting 13.1. Introduction This section provides information about troubleshooting problems in the docking station system. The issues are categorized into three main areas: • DSSAC Issues • DSS Issues • Instrument Docking Station Issues. 13.2. Using the Event Log If you experience a problem with the Docking Station Server (DSS) or the DSSAC, many error messages can be viewed in the operating system‘s Event Log.
Page 224 To access the Event Log on another computer, follow the instructions that are listed below. Step Instruction Click on the Start button Select Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Click on the Administrative Tools icon. The Administrative Tools window opens. Click on the Computer Manager icon.
Page 225: Dssac Issues
Error Event Viewer Message Condition ******* EVENT VIEWER MESSAGE: Warning Event type: Required gas is Instrument Heartbeat connected, but Docking Station: 0403525-075 empty Docked Instrument: 0211350084 Description: Resources event 0403525-075 were unavailable.Cylinder is empty. Cylinder id =82041-89 Port number: 2 Could find cylinder...
Page 226: Dss Issues
• Connection to the network has been interrupted. You receive a network error while in the DSSAC Contact your network administrator. • The DSS may be down. Contact your network administrator or docking station systems administrator. • Your user account has been removed or modified (e.g., role changed, password changed, account disabled) by a Systems Administrator.
Page 227: Instrument Docking Station Issues
13.5. Instrument Docking Station Issues Situation Explanation/Solution • Gas cylinder is expired. Instrument did not calibrate • Gas cylinder is empty. • Gas requested for calibration was not available. • Gas tubing that supplies the gas is blocked or disconnected. •...
Page 228: Enabling The Tracelog
Situation Explanation/Solution • An error occurred with the IDS. Review the DSS IDS display reads “Unavailable” event log, and look for errors related to the IDS serial number. • An error occurred with the instrument and could not IDS display reads “Unavailable be resolved.
Page 229 Step Instructions Log into the Docking Station Server Admin Console. A sample display is shown below. Figure 13-1. Sample Display of Docking Station Server Admin Console Click on the settings menu on top-right side of the application page and select “DSS Configuration”.
Page 230 Click on “Edit” button to edit DSS Logging Details on “Logging” (group). Figure 13-3. The Logging Tab Click the “DS2 Server Logging Enabled” check box. Figure 13-4. Verify Log File Parameters...
Page 231 Ensure that the log file “c:\<FolderName>\ds2_server_log.txt” is entered into the “Log File” field. Ensure that “1000” is entered into the "Max Size (KB)" field. The “View Log” button can be used to view the log file. The “Purge Log” button can be used to purge the log file.
Page 232: Industrial Scientific Support Services
13.7. Industrial Scientific Support Services Contact the Industrial Scientific Customer Service Department 24 hours a day by phone, fax or e-mail. Phone lines are handled by friendly, knowledgeable professionals 24 hours a day from 8 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) Sunday evening through 6 PM (EST) Friday evening. Your call will be answered by a real person, not an answering machine or an automated attendant with complicated menu selections.
Page 233: Warranty
(including negligence), strict liability, products liability or any other theory of liability, will be limited to the lesser of Buyer’s actual damages or the price paid to Industrial Scientific for the Products that are the subject of Buyer’s claim. All claims against Industrial Scientific must be brought within one year after the cause of action arises, and Buyer expressly waives any longer statute of limitations.
Page 234 As with any other sophisticated product, it is essential and a condition of Industrial Scientific’s warranty that all personnel using the products be fully acquainted with their use, capabilities and limitations as set forth in the applicable product literature.
Page 235: Inet Configuration
15.2. Configuring iNet Settings When you subscribe to the iNet service, Industrial Scientific supplies you with a Company Password and a URL that is used to access the iNet Network Operations Center. This information is entered into the DSSAC for the server to use when it connects to iNet. Only users assigned to the Systems Administrator role can configure iNet settings.
Page 236 Step Instructions Log in to the DSSAC application. Click on the settings menu on top-right side of the application page and select “DSS Configuration”. The DSS Configuration screen appears. Click on “Edit” button to edit iNet upload details on iNet Configuration (group). Click on the Enabled checkbox to enable iNet.
Page 237: Inet And Proxy Settings
15.3. iNet and Proxy Settings The iNet connector behaves as follows with regard to proxy settings. 1. If the configuration.xml file contains proxy settings, it uses them. 2. If the configuration.xml file does not contain proxy settings, it defaults to the proxy address programmed into Internet Explorer for the user account under which the DS2 iNet connector service is running.
Page 238: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Appendix Acronyms and Abbreviations This appendix contains acronyms and abbreviations that are used within this document. Table A-1. Acronyms and Abbreviations Abbr Definition Ampere toxic acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BBIR broad band infrared binary digit bits per second centigrade CALI...
Page 239 FIFO first-in-first-out ground hydrogen hydrogen sulfide hydrogen chloride hydrogen cyanide instrument docking station iNet instrument network Industrial Scientific Corporation Information Technology latch mode light emitting diode lower explosive limit (combustible gases) least significant bit milliampere MINU minute millimeter month...
Page 240 Abbr Definition Photo ionization detector programmable logic controller parts per million R.HI high alarm relay R.FAU fault relay R.LOW low alarm relay REST restart real time clock remote terminal unit serial number sulfur dioxide SPST single-pole, single-throw STEL short term exposure limit toxic time weighted average user datagram protocol...
Page 241: Glossary Of Terms
Appendix Glossary of Terms This appendix contains a glossary of terms that are used within this document. Table B-1. Glossary of Terms Item Definition Also known as “Functional test,” a procedure that verifies that an Bump Test instrument is able to detect gas. A brief exposure of the monitor to a known concentration of gas(es) for the purpose of verifying sensor and alarm operation.
Page 242 IDSs. iNet Also known as the Instrument Network, a service provided by Industrial Scientific Corporation that monitors a customer’s instrument data to ensure that equipment is in optimum working condition. If a service need is detected, appropriate action is taken depending on the iNet program in which the customer participates.
Page 243 Item Definition Instrument Docking The physical hardware into which an instrument is placed for Station calibration, bump tests, diagnostic tests, and datalog downloads to the Docking Station Server. LEL (Lower The minimum concentration at which a gas will explode, displayed as a percentage (%LEL).
Page 244 Item Definition %VOL The percent of volume, assuming a whole of 100%, typically used to describe the amount of a particular gas in a gas/air mixture.  ...
Page 245: Contact Information
E-mail： iscapinfogroup@indsci.com 网址： www.indsci.com 服务热线：+86 400 820 2515 To locate a nearby distributor of our products or an Industrial Scientific service center or business office, visit us at www.indsci.com. Rendez-vous sur notre site Web www.indsci.com, si vous voulez trouver un distributeur de nos produits près de chez vous, ou, si vous recherchez un centre de service ou un...

Industrial Scientific DSX-L Administrator's Manual

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Introduction

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Setting up Users

Configuring Instruments

Configuring the Docking Station

Basic Operation

Event Scheduling

The Journal Feature

Default Settings

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Language Features

Troubleshooting

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Inet Configuration

Acronyms and Abbreviations

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