DS2 Admin Guide

282 Pages·2013·9.21 MB·English

by  D Shutts

Administrator’s Guide to the
DS2 Docking Station

Hardware  Software  Installation  Operation  Troubleshooting

Part Number: 17112798
Release Date: March 2013

Version No.: 6.0
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Warnings and Cautionary Statements

WARNING: Failure to perform certain procedures or note certain conditions may impair the
performance of this product. For maximum safety and optimal performance, please read and
follow the procedures and conditions listed below.
 Use of this product in areas where it may be subject to large amounts of electromagnetic
interference may affect the reliable operation of this device and should be avoided.
 Sources of large amounts of interference could be and are not limited to:
o Operation near high radio frequency fields (near 2-way radio
transmission antennas where the RF fields may greatly exceed
10 V/M, etc.).
o AC Power Mains that may have excessive power surges / spikes /
transients (from large AC motors operating heavy loads which may
induce voltage sags and, etc.).

NOTE: This product has been tested to, and passes all EMC requirements to EN 61326:1998
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use for Type 2 (Industrial)
Apparatus, as well as FCC Part 15, Class A emissions levels when installed to the requirements
outlined within this manual. Mandatory compliance to these standards help to ensure controlled,
reliable operation of this device when exposed to typical levels of electromagnetic interference
as well as ensuring that this device is not source of emissions that might interfere with other
equipment installed nearby.

NOTE: Per 30 CFR 75.320(b), the DS2 Docking Station tests for oxygen deficiency of MSHA
approved oxygen detectors compatible with the DS2 Docking Station that can detect 19.5 percent
oxygen with an accuracy of ±0.5 percent.

NOTE: The DS2 has an internal pump that controls the flow of gas being delivered to the
system. As a result of the internal pump, a demand flow regulator must be used in conjunction
with this calibration and bump test station.

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Preserving human life on, above and below the earth
Delivering highest quality, best customer service…
every transaction, every time

In practical terms, that means developing both portable instruments and fixed-point systems for
detecting, measuring and monitoring a wide variety of gases, including toxic and combustible
gases, as well as oxygen.
From research and development through final manufacturing, we never forget that human lives
depend on what we do. That workers all over the world enter confined spaces, face the risk of
asphyxiation, poisoning or explosion, and depend on our instruments to ensure their safety.
That’s why every one of our products is designed and manufactured with just one question in
mind: “Would you bet your life on it?”

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Table of Contents
About This Manual ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Document Overview ....................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Document Conventions ................................................................................................... 7
Introduction to the DS2 Docking Station.................................................................................... 8
2.1. Overview ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Features ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.3. Components of the DS2 Docking Station Network ........................................................ 9
2.3.1. Docking Station Server (DSS) Overview ............................................................... 9
2.3.2. Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) Overview ............................. 10
2.3.3. Instrument Docking Station (IDS) Overview ....................................................... 11
2.4. Functionality and User Roles ........................................................................................ 12
2.4.1. Overview for Systems Administrators .................................................................. 13
2.4.2. Overview for Technicians ..................................................................................... 13
2.4.3. Overview for Guests ............................................................................................. 14
2.4.4. Context Summary Based on Roles ....................................................................... 14
2.5. Required Network Connections .................................................................................... 15
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 17
3.2. Requirements for Software Installation ........................................................................ 18
3.2.1. Server Requirements ............................................................................................. 18
3.2.2. PC Requirements .................................................................................................. 20
3.2.3. Additional Requirements and Warnings ............................................................... 20
3.3. Installing Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and Microsoft Message
Queuing (MSMQ) ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.1. Overview ............................................................................................................... 21
3.3.2. Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP
Professional ........................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.3. Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows 2000 Standard Server and Windows 2003
Server Web Edition ............................................................................................................... 27
3.3.4. Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows Vista ........................................................... 31
3.3.5. Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows 2008 ........................................................... 34
3.4. Installing the Docking Station Server (DSS) Software................................................. 42
3.5. Loading the Installer Software ...................................................................................... 43
3.6. Installation Wizard for DSS .......................................................................................... 47
3.7. Database Preparation Options for First Time Installations ........................................... 50
3.7.1. Overview ............................................................................................................... 50
3.7.2a. Install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and a New DSS Database on This
Machine 53
3.7.2b. Install New DSS Database to an Existing SQL Server/SQL Server 2005 Express
Edition on This Machine ....................................................................................................... 54
3.7.2c. Attach to An Existing DSS Database Available on My Network ........................ 57
3.8. Continuing Installation (or Installation After Uninstalling a Previous Version) .......... 60
3.9. Installing the DS2 Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) Software ......... 62
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3.10. The Docking Station Configurator................................................................................ 63
3.10.1. Installing the Docking Station Configurator Software ......................................... 63
3.10.2. Running the Docking Station Configurator Software ........................................... 64
3.11. Assigning a Static IP Address to a Sever or PC............................................................ 64
3.12. Applying Static Addressing to V1.4 or Higher IDS ..................................................... 67
3.13. Disabling the DS2 Broadcaster ..................................................................................... 70
3.14. Configuring the Firewall ............................................................................................... 71
3.14.1 Windows XP Firewall ............................................................................................... 71
3.14.2. Windows Firewall for SQL Server in Server 64-bit OS (Windows 2003, Windows
2008, and Windows 7) .......................................................................................................... 73
3.15. Overview of the DSSAC Application ........................................................................... 78
3.15.1. Starting the DSSAC Application .......................................................................... 78
3.15.2. Resetting the DSSUSER Password ....................................................................... 79
3.15.3. Specifying the DSS IP Address ............................................................................ 82
3.15.4. The DSSAC Screen................................................................................................... 83
3.15.5. Using the Navigation Pane .................................................................................... 85
3.15.6. Using the Contents Pane ....................................................................................... 86
3.15.7. Viewing and Re-instating Removed Instruments ................................................. 87
3.15.8. The Instrument Node in the Tree View ................................................................ 89
3.15.9. The Profiles Node in the Tree View ..................................................................... 90
3.15.10. Applying Profiles – The Apply Profile Screen ................................................. 91
3.15.11. The Edit Profiles Screen – General Tab ........................................................... 93
3.16. Changing Your Password ........................................................................................... 103
Setting Up Users ........................................................................................................................ 104
4.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 104
4.2. Understanding Roles ................................................................................................... 104
4.3. Adding Users .............................................................................................................. 104
4.4. Changing User Properties ........................................................................................... 105
4.5. Removing Users .......................................................................................................... 107
Configuring Instruments .......................................................................................................... 107
5.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 107
5.2. Instrument Compatibility ............................................................................................ 108
5.3. Setting Up an Instrument ............................................................................................ 109
5.4. Instrument Properties .................................................................................................. 110
5.5. Edit Instrument – The General Tab ............................................................................ 112
5.6. Edit Instrument – The Options Tab ............................................................................ 113
5.6.1. Setting Instrument Options from the Instrument Itself ....................................... 113
5.6.2. Setting Instrument Options from the DSSAC Application ................................. 113
5.7. Edit Instrument – The Users and Sites Tab ................................................................ 115
5.8. Edit Instrument – The Components Tab ..................................................................... 117
5.8.1. Overview ............................................................................................................. 117
5.8.2. Adding Components ........................................................................................... 121
5.8.3. Removing Components ....................................................................................... 123
5.9. Edit Instrument – The Response Factors Tab ............................................................. 124
5.10. Edit Instrument – The Profiles Tab ............................................................................. 126
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5.11. Edit Instrument – The Notes Tab ................................................................................ 128
5.11.1. Overview ............................................................................................................. 128
5.11.2. Sample Application Using Notes Field – iNet Exchange Instruments ............... 129
5.12. Edit Instrument – The Calibrations Tab...................................................................... 131
5.12.1. Overview ............................................................................................................. 131
5.12.2. Adding Calibration Data ..................................................................................... 136
5.12.3. Removing Calibration Data ................................................................................ 138
5.12.4. Graphing Calibration Data .................................................................................. 139
5.12.5. The Graph Toolbar .............................................................................................. 141
5.13. Edit Instrument – The Bump Tests Tab ...................................................................... 142
5.13.1. Overview ............................................................................................................. 142
5.13.2. Adding Bump Test Data ..................................................................................... 147
5.13.3. Removing Bump Test Data ................................................................................. 149
5.14. Edit Instrument – The Datalog Tab ............................................................................ 151
5.14.1. Overview ............................................................................................................. 151
5.14.2. Find User/Location ............................................................................................. 154
5.14.3. Graph Session Data ............................................................................................. 155
5.14.4. Graph Period Data............................................................................................... 157
5.14.5. Print Summary .................................................................................................... 159
5.14.6. Export .................................................................................................................. 160
5.15. Edit Instrument – Alarm Events Tab .......................................................................... 161
5.16. Edit Instrument – Manage Events Tab........................................................................ 162
5.17. Special Features .......................................................................................................... 164
5.17.1. Adding Legacy Instruments ................................................................................ 164
5.17.3. Using the Find Instrument Feature ..................................................................... 167
Configuring the DS2 ................................................................................................................. 171
6.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 171
6.2. Instrument Docking Station Diagram ......................................................................... 171
6.3. Setting Up an Instrument Docking Station ................................................................. 173
6.4. Instrument Docking Station Status and Properties ..................................................... 174
6.5. Removing an Instrument Docking Station .................................................................. 182
6.6. Configuring Gas Cylinders ......................................................................................... 182
6.7. Adding Gas from Industrial Scientific ........................................................................ 186
6.8. Adding Gas from a Third Party .................................................................................. 188
6.9. Changing Gas Cylinders ............................................................................................. 189
6.10. Supported Sensors ....................................................................................................... 191
6.11. Using iGas ................................................................................................................... 192
Basic Operation of the DS2 ...................................................................................................... 195
7.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 195
7.2. Menu Options.............................................................................................................. 195
7.3. LED and Alarm Signals .............................................................................................. 197
7.4. Forced Bump Tests ..................................................................................................... 199
7.5. Calibration................................................................................................................... 200
7.5.1. Forced Calibrations ............................................................................................. 200
7.5.2. O2 Sensor Failures During Calibrations ............................................................. 201
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7.6. Download and Clearing Datalog Data ........................................................................ 202
7.6.1. Forced Datalog Download .................................................................................. 202
7.6.2. Clearing Datalog Data......................................................................................... 202
7.7. IDS Diagnostics .......................................................................................................... 203
7.8. Instrument Docking Station Operating Guidelines ..................................................... 205
7.8.1. General ................................................................................................................ 205
7.8.2. Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 206
7.8.3 Explanation of Symbols Used on Unit.................................................................... 206
7.8.4 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 206
7.8.5. Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................. 206
7.8.6. Wiring Requirements .......................................................................................... 207
Using Clusters............................................................................................................................ 208
8.1. Introduction to IDS Clusters ....................................................................................... 208
8.2. Instrument Docking Station Clusters .......................................................................... 209
8.2.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 209
8.2.2. Setting up the Instrument Docking Station Hardware ........................................ 209
8.2.3. Configuring the Cluster....................................................................................... 211
8.2.4. Removing a Cluster............................................................................................. 213
Event Scheduling ....................................................................................................................... 214
9.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 214
9.2. Global Events .............................................................................................................. 215
9.2.1. Global Instrument Docking Station Events ........................................................ 215
9.2.2. Global Instrument Events ................................................................................... 217
9.3. Special Events ............................................................................................................. 220
9.4. DS2 Defaults for Scheduled Events (v5.0 and higher) ............................................... 223
The Journal Feature ................................................................................................................. 225
10.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 225
10.2. Viewing Journal Entries .......................................................................................... 225
Default Settings ......................................................................................................................... 229
11.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 229
11.2. Default Alarm Settings ............................................................................................... 229
11.3. Modifying Default Alarm Settings ............................................................................. 230
11.4. Default Calibration Gases ........................................................................................... 232
11.5. Modifying Default Calibration Gas Settings .............................................................. 232
Printing ...................................................................................................................................... 235
12.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 235
12.2. Printing a List from the Contents Pane ....................................................................... 235
12.3. Printing IDS or Instrument Detail ............................................................................... 236
12.4. Configuring the Auto-Print Feature (Versions 3.0 and Higher) ................................. 237
12.5. Printing Calibration and Bump Test Certificates ........................................................ 240
12.6. Printing Datalog Data ................................................................................................. 243
Language Features .................................................................................................................... 247
13.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 247
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