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DSX-L Local Server Mode
Edition: 9
January 24, 2020
Part Number: 17156008

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  • Page 1 Start-up Guide DSX-L Local Server Mode Edition: 9 January 24, 2020 Part Number: 17156008...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Published 2020 Revision 9 DSX Docking Station is a trademark of Industrial Scientific Corporation. iNet Instrument Network is a trademark of Industrial Scientific Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • 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 has an internal pump that controls the flow of gas being delivered to the system.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL............................3 1.1..........................3 OCUMENT VERVIEW INTRODUCTION ............................... 5 2.1..............................5 VERVIEW 2.2..............................5 EATURES 2.3................... 6 OMPONENTS OF THE OCKING TATION ETWORK 2.3.2. Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) Overview ..............6 2.3.3.
  • Page 6 VENTS 6.2.1. Global Instrument Docking Station Events ..................104 6.2.2. Global Instrument Events ........................107 6.3............................110 PECIAL VENTS 6.4. DSX-L D ..................113 EFAULTS FOR CHEDULED VENTS ................................114 ARRANTY Limitation of Liability ............................114 ............................116 ONTACT NFORMATION ...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    1.1. Document Overview This documentation is designed to assist with the start-up of the DSX-L Local Server Mode. For day-to-day operation and detailed information about using the features of the docking station, please see the manual included on the CD provided with the DSX-L.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • MX6 iBrid™ Multi-Gas Monitor • SafeCore™ Module • GasBadge® Pro 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 refers to this type of installation.

  • Page 10: Components Of The Docking Station Network

    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 • multiple Instrument Docking Stations (IDSs). Refer to Figure 2-1. An introduction to each of these components can be found in the next three sections.

  • Page 11: Required Network Connections

    • Chapter 5: Basic Operation 2.4. Required Network Connections Below is a summary of the required network connections needed for the DSX-L to function. NOTE: Throughout this document, the term server—when used alone— refers to either a PC or server running the DSS software.
  • Page 12 Table 2-1. Required Network Connections Connection Requirements Open the web browser. Supported web browsers include: • Internet Explorer 10 (or above) • Google Chrome (latest) Browser to • DSSAC web Mozilla Firefox (latest) application • Apple Safari (latest) Navigate to the following URL: http://<server_name_or_ip_address>/dssws https://<server_name_or_ip_address>/dssws The DSS server uses ODBC to access the SQL Server databases it uses.

  • Page 13: Before Getting Started

    Connection Requirements merely replies). The IDS can have either a dynamic or static IP address. If a static IP address is used, you must set the address on the IDS using HyperTerminal and a serial cable. To verify the IDS is reaching the server, turn on the tracelog and look for messages from the IDS in question.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    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 to administer your DSX-L system. This chapter is divided into the following topics: •...
  • Page 16 The SQL Server (or SQL Server 2014 Express SP1 Edition) database must be configured to use a Collation type within the Windows Latin codepage of 1252. (NOTE: If the DSX-L database has any other collation type, it prevents the DSS software from functioning properly.) The SQL Server (or SQL Server 2014 Express SP1 Edition) will automatically default to “collation type”...
  • Page 17 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 18: 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...

  • Page 19: Additional Requirements And Warnings

    PC via an Ethernet Cable, for the software to install. Simply connecting a DSX-L or any other network device such as a hub or router to the server or PC will be adequate. If no devices are connected to the computer, the DSS will not install.

  • Page 20: 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-L software. The procedures for installing IIS and MSMQ differ based on the version of the operating system that is used, namely: •...
  • Page 21 For Installation Type, choose Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next.
  • Page 22 From Add Roles and Features main window, click on Server Roles and place a check mark on Web Server. 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”.
  • Page 23 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. If the check mark already exists, the service is currently installed. If the check mark is added, a new window will open;...
  • Page 25 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 26: Installing Iis And Msmq On Windows Server 2008 And Windows Server 2008 R2

    The Confirmation screen will open in a new window; choose Install to confirm the selections. 3.3.3. Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Step Instruction Navigate to Control Panel (Start / Settings / Control). Click on Programs / Features.
  • Page 27 Step Instruction Click on Turn Windows Features On and Off; this is located in the window pane to the left. Click on Features, then choose Add Features.
  • Page 28 Step Instruction 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 29 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 30 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 31: Installing Iis And Msmq On Windows 7, Windows 8, And Windows 10

    7. The Confirmation screen will open in a new window; choose Install to confirm the selections. 3.3.4. Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 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 32 The following images define which settings should be enabled for MSMQ and IIS Installed Windows Components settings under Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. MSMQ...
  • Page 33 Step Instruction Navigate to Control Panel (Start / Settings / Control). Click on Programs. Click on Turn Windows features on or off.
  • Page 34 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 35: 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 36 Step Instruction This message will not be displayed in newer Windows operating systems, or if .NET Framework v4.5.2 has been installed previously. Review the license agreement, choose “I agree,” and then click Install. Figure 3-4. The License Agreement Window The Installer will automatically install the .NET framework (if it currently is not...
  • Page 37 Step Instruction The DSS software is now ready to install. Choose Next to continue. Figure 3-6. The DSS Installation Wizard Window...

  • Page 38: Installation Wizard For Dss

    3.6. Installation Wizard for DSS Step Instruction Click YES to accept the license agreement. Figure 3-7. The Software License Agreement Window At this point the installation will check to make sure all prerequisites are already installed. Figure 3-8. The Prerequisite Check Window Choose Next.
  • Page 39 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 20. Figure 3-9.

  • Page 40: Database Preparation Options For First Time Installations

    Step Instruction If the installer does not detect IIS and/or MSMQ, the installation will be halted, and the following warning will appear. To install IIS or MSMQ onto either a server or PC, refer to section 3.3 Installing Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) The DSS installer will check for “prerequisite”...
  • Page 41 (b) Install new DSS database to an existing SQL Server/SQL Server Express Instance on this machine (when installing a new database on a new SQL Server instance, the minimum supported SQL Server version is SQL Server 2008 R2). (c) Attach to an existing DSS database available on my network. Each of these options is explained in the following sections (marked as a, b, and c).
  • Page 42 Welcome Welcome License License Test for Prerequisites Test for Prerequisites Fresh Install Data Files Found Select DB Option Perform Upgrade? Select DB Option Perform Upgrade? Select a DSS database option The Docking Station Server installer has Install MSDE/New DSS detected existing database files. Do you want Existing SQL/New DSS on local to perform an upgrade using those files? Existing SQL/Existing DSS elsewhere...

  • Page 43: 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. NOTE: A new SQL Server database installed with a fresh DSS installation will use the following default account information: Account User Password SA Password D$2u$er$D$2u$er$...
  • Page 44 Step Instruction Figure 3-14. Entering the System Administrator Password Start installation.

  • Page 45: 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 Enter the name of the server that SQL Server is running. Figure 3-15. Entering the SQL Server Name Enter the database Instance name and choose Next. Figure 3-16. Entering the Database Instance Name...

  • Page 46: Continuing Installation (Or Installation After Uninstalling A Previous Version)

    Step Instruction Enter a Login Name and Password and choose Next. Figure 3-17. Entering the DSS SQL Login information Start installation. 3.8. Continuing Installation (or Installation after Uninstalling a Previous Version) The following window will appear if you have uninstalled a version prior to v3.0 or you already have SQL Server/SQL Server Express installed on the current PC and it has the DSS database tables already attached.

  • Page 47: 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 3-19. Selecting the System Administrator Password...

  • Page 48: 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 3-20. Entering the SQL Server Name Enter the database Instance name and choose Next. Figure 3-21. Entering the Database Instance Name...

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 3-23. Selecting the System Administrator Password Select a default user password and choose Next. Figure 3-24. Selecting the Default User Password...

  • Page 51: 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 3-25. Entering the SQL Server Name Enter the database Instance name and choose Next. Figure 3-26. Entering the Database Instance Name...
  • Page 52 Step Instruction Select a default user password and choose Next. Figure 3-27. Entering the Default User Password Before the installation is finished, the settings will be reviewed. Figure 3-28. Review Settings Window...

  • Page 53: Accessing The Docking Station Server Admin Console (Dssac) Through A Browser

    Server running the DSS such that all IDSs 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. It is the policy of some IT professionals not to have the DS2 Broadcaster running on a network.
  • Page 54 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 user name and password. If you forgot your password, click “Forgot password?” on the login screen (this is only applicable to dssuser).

  • Page 55: The Docking Station Configurator

    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 56 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 3-30. Docking Station Installation Window Click on “Install Docking Station Configurator.” This will automatically launch the Configurator installer.

  • Page 57: Running The Docking Station Configurator Software

    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 58 Step Instruction From your computer, click on the executable to run PuTTy. In the left column click “Serial”. In the dialog box, ensure the parameters are set as they are shown here. Note: your COM port may be something other than COM1; check the device manager on your PC to be sure.
  • Page 59 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 60: 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 61: Configuring The Firewall

    3.14. Configuring the Firewall 3.14.1. Windows Firewall Settings 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”...
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 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 64 Verify “SQL” has been added to the Exceptions list and click OK.
  • Page 65 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. 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.
  • Page 66 Log on to SQL Server using SA log-in or Windows Authentication. Right-click on the server node and choose Properties Go to Left Tab of Connections and verify “Allow remote connections to this server” is enabled. Restart IIS where DSS is installed.

  • Page 67: Configuring The Docking Station

    Chapter Configuring the Docking Station 4.1. 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 68 Zero-air port set (left) and calibration gas port set (right) Figure 4-1. 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 69 If you are using iGas, these ports are used to connect the Smart port unit) 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 70: Setting Up An Instrument Docking Station

    Amber (middle) Red (bottom) Left Arrow Enter Key Right Arrow Figure 4-2. Front Panel of a DSX-L 4.3. 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 71: Instrument Docking Station Status And Properties

    4.4. Instrument Docking Station Status and Properties When an IDS has been connected to the network and powered on for the first time, the Docking Station Server detects it and gathers its information to store in the system. To view the current status of the IDS in the DSSAC, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Log in to the DSSAC web application.
  • Page 72 Step Instruction Click the Docking Stations option in the navigation page. 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 4-5. Sample Docking Stations Page Column Title Description Serial Number...
  • Page 73 Step Instruction Click on the serial number of the IDS whose properties you wish to view. 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.
  • Page 74 Step Instruction To edit any of the options listed in Step 5, click on the Edit ( ) button in the top right corner of the section to be modified. If you make any changes, click the Save button to save your changes. Otherwise, click the Cancel button to return to the list of IDSs without making any changes.
  • Page 75 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 76 Figure 4-7. Manage Docking Station Events Page The Manage Docking Station Events page has Journal Entries and a Run Event button. Table 4-3. Fields on the Manage Docking Station Events Page Field Description Event Name Drop- The Event Name selection drop-down box lists the available events for that Docking Station.
  • Page 77 Clicking on any journal entry opens the Event Journal Details page (same functionality as the original Journal node) Figure 4-8. 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).

  • Page 78: Removing An Instrument Docking Station

    4.5. Removing an Instrument Docking Station You can remove an IDS from the DSSAC. However, the next time that the IDS is connected to the network, the docking station server detects it and adds it back into the list of IDSs in the DSSAC.
  • Page 79 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 80 • 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 81 Step Instruction The settings you have chosen appear in the Gas Inlet section that you selected. If the Gas Inlet connection is configured with gas, then the Gas Name, Concentration and Gas Symbol displays on the page. The expiration date of the gas cylinder appears above the list of gases.

  • Page 82: Adding Gas From Industrial Scientific

    “%”, “&”, “<”, and “>”. Leading or trailing spaces will be trimmed from the data entered in this field. Data entered in this field is saved to the Cylinder table in the DSX-L database, but is NOT sent to iNet. Click the Save button to save your changes to the gas inlet.
  • Page 83 Figure 4-11. Adding Gas from Industrial Scientific...

  • Page 84: Adding Gas From A Third Party

    4.8. 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 85: Changing Gas Cylinders

    Figure 4-13. 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 86 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 87: Supported Sensors

    4.10. Supported Sensors Below are lists of the supported sensor types for each instrument that is compatible with the Docking Station. Table 4-5. Supported Sensors Sensor • • • • Ammonia (NH3) • Carbon Dioxide (IR) (CO • Carbon Dioxide/Hydrocarbons /HC) •...

  • Page 88: Using Igas

    When the card is connected to the card reader, the system reads the information about the gas and automatically configures the Gas In connection in the DSX-L system. iGas can also be used with an optional pressure switch which detects when the gas pressure in the cylinder is low.
  • Page 89 Figure 4-3. 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 90: 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 91 *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 92 • Figure 6-4. 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 93: Basic Operation

    Red (bottom) Left Arrow Enter Key Right Arrow Figure 5-1. Front Panel Components of the DSX-L docking station 5.2. Menu Options The menu on an IDS is used to request actions from the IDS, such as on-demand calibrations or bump tests.
  • Page 94 section 4.4 Instrument Docking Station Status and Properties for more information about the Menu Locked setting. To access the menu on an IDS, follow the instructions listed below. Step Instruction Be sure that the IDS is not performing a task. (The green LED is illuminated, and the LCD panel displays the current date and time.) Press any of the keys on the IDS keypad.

  • Page 95: 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 96 The following table displays possible feedback when the IDS is on, but no instrument is docked. Table 5-1. 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 97 LCD Display Alarm Description docking station system. 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 98: Forced Bump Tests

    LCD Display Alarm Description There is an unidentified problem with the Unavailable Instrument instrument. An instrument was undocked from the IDS Undocked Instrument during an event. The docked instrument’s software is not Unsupported Software Version supported for use with the docking station. 5.4.

  • Page 99: Calibration

    Step Instruction When the bump test is complete, the LCD returns to the main menu, and the green LED is illuminated. 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.

  • Page 100: O2 Sensor Failures

    “Bump Failure” message and will beep. “(O2)” will be displayed underneath the failure message as shown below. Figure 5-2. 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 101: Clearing Datalog Data

    NOTE: The menu cannot be used if the Menu Locked setting for the IDS in DSSAC is set to “Yes.” NOTE: If two sensors are installed in the Tango TX1 when the data are logged, DSX-L will download data for three sensors. Data from the installed sensors are logged and downloaded as sensor 1 and sensor 2 data.

  • Page 102: Ids Diagnostics

    Step Instruction Press any of the keys on the IDS keypad to access the main menu. NOTE: The menu cannot be used when the IDS is performing an instrument action. NOTE: The menu cannot be used if the Menu Locked setting for the IDS in DSSAC is set to “Yes.”...

  • Page 103: Instrument Docking Station Operating Guidelines

    The LCD screen displays “Diagnosing.” 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. 5.8. Instrument Docking Station Operating Guidelines Use the following safety guidelines to help to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your Instrument Docking Station and working environment from potential damage.

  • Page 104: Cleaning

    • To avoid shorting out an IDS when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network adapter on the back of the IDS, and then from the network jack. When reconnecting a network cable to a IDS, first plug the cable into the network jack, and then into the network adapter on the back of the IDS.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    5.8.4 Specifications CAUTION: Equipment is rated for indoor use only. Use only indoors at altitudes below 2000 meters (6000 ft.) Physical Specifications Instruments supported GasBadge Pro, MX6 iBrid, Tango TX1, Ventis Pro4, Ventis Pro5, Ventis MX4, Ventis LS, SafeCore Module Dimensions GasBadge Pro, Tango TX1: H: 22.66 cm (8.92 ");...

  • Page 106: Wiring Requirements

    Voltage used must be the same as specified on this device 100–240 VAC/12 VDC. 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 107: Event Scheduling

    NOTE: Only users assigned to the Systems Administrator role can edit and add events. Users assigned to the Technician role may view events, but not change them. The types of events that you can schedule at particular dates and/or times in the DSX-L are: • Calibration - Used to automatically calibrate an instrument.

  • Page 108: Global Events

    algorithm-calculated values that are based on sensor 1 and sensor 2 data. DSSAC displays only the VIRTUAL data. If only one sensor is installed or working when the data are logged, the downloaded and DSSAC- displayed data will contain only information for that sensor. There are two types of events.
  • Page 109 NOTE: You cannot disable the IDS global event. 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 110 Figure 6-2. Docking Station Global Events Page Step Instruction The Diagnostics Events 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 111: Global Instrument Events

    Step Instruction Click the Edit ( ) button on the top right of the Diagnostics section, and select an interval from the Interval dropdown menu. The choices are: • Daily -If you select “Daily,” you must also specify an Effective Date to indicate when the event should start running.
  • Page 112 To view or edit a Global Instrument 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 Instrument option that is underneath Events, if necessary. Click on Global.
  • Page 113 Figure 6-4. Instrument Global Events Page NOTE: Only the dssuser user can edit events, but any user witht eh administrator role can view this page. Step Instruction Click the Edit ( ) button on the top right of the chosen Event Type dialog box, and choose an interval from the Interval dropdown menu.

  • Page 114: 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 115 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 116 Step Instruction Figure 6-5. 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 117: 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 6-2. DSX-L Defaults for Scheduled Events Event Priority...

  • Page 118: Warranty

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  • Page 120: Contact Information

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