Name: Industrial Scientific DS2 Docking Station
Brand: Industrial Scientific
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Administrator’s Guide to the

DS2 Docking Station



Hardware  Software  Installation  Operation  Troubleshooting

Part Number:

17112798

Release Date: December 20, 2013

Version No.: 4

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
About this Manual11
- Document Overview11
- Document Conventions12
Introduction to the DS2 Docking Station13
- Overview13
- Features14
- Components of the DS2 Docking Station Network14
- Functionality and User Roles17
- Required Network Connections20
Getting Started22
- Introduction22
- Requirements for Software Installation23
- Installing Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)27
- Installing the Docking Station Server (DSS) Software47
- Loading the Installer Software48
- Installation Wizard for DSS52
- Database Preparation Options for First Time Installations55
- Continuing Installation (or Installation after Uninstalling a Previous Version)65
Table of Contents67
- Installing the DS2 Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) Software67
- The Docking Station Configurator68
  - Installing the Docking Station Configurator Software68
  - Running the Docking Station Configurator Software69
- Assigning a Static IP Address to a Sever or PC70
- Applying Static Addressing to V1.4 or Higher IDS73
- Disabling the DS2 Broadcaster76
- Configuring the Firewall77
  - Windows XP Firewall77
  - Windows Firewall for SQL Server in Server 64-Bit os (Windows 2003, Windows 2008, and Windows 7)79
- Overview of the DSSAC Application84
- Changing Your Password109
Setting up Users110
- Introduction110
- Understanding Roles110
- Adding Users110
- Changing User Properties111
- Removing Users113
Configuring Instruments115
- Introduction115
- Instrument Compatibility116
- Setting up an Instrument117
- Instrument Properties118
- Edit Instrument - the General Tab120
- Edit Instrument - the Options Tab122
  - Setting Instrument Options from the Instrument Itself122
  - Setting Instrument Options from the DSSAC Application122
- Edit Instrument - the Users and Sites Tab124
- Edit Instrument - the Components Tab126
- Edit Instrument - the Response Factors Tab133
DS2 Docking Station 135
- Edit Instrument - the Profiles Tab135
- Edit Instrument - the Notes Tab137
  - Overview137
  - Sample Application Using Notes Field - Inet Exchange Instruments138
- Edit Instrument - the Calibrations Tab140
- Edit Instrument - the Bump Tests Tab150
- Edit Instrument - the Datalog Tab159
- Edit Instrument - Alarm Events Tab170
- Edit Instrument - Manage Events Tab171
- Special Features173
  - Adding Legacy Instruments173
  - Using the Find Instrument Feature177
Configuring the DS2181
- Introduction181
- Instrument Docking Station Diagram181
- Setting up an Instrument Docking Station183
- Instrument Docking Station Status and Properties184
- Removing an Instrument Docking Station192
- Configuring Gas Cylinders192
- Adding Gas from Industrial Scientific196
- Adding Gas from a Third Party198
- Changing Gas Cylinders199
- Supported Sensors201
- Using Igas202
Basic Operation of the DS2205
- Introduction205
- Menu Options205
- LED and Alarm Signals207
- Forced Bump Tests209
- Calibration210
  - Forced Calibrations210
  - O2 Sensor Failures During Calibrations211
Table of Contents212
- Download and Clearing Datalog Data212
  - Forced Datalog Download212
  - Clearing Datalog Data212
- IDS Diagnostics213
- Instrument Docking Station Operating Guidelines215
Using Clusters218
- Introduction to IDS Clusters218
- Instrument Docking Station Clusters219
Event Scheduling224
- Introduction224
- Global Events225
  - Global Instrument Docking Station Events225
  - Global Instrument Events227
- Special Events231
- DS2 Defaults for Scheduled Events (V5.0 and Higher)234
The Journal Feature235
- Introduction235
  - Viewing Journal Entries235
Default Settings239
- Introduction239
- Default Alarm Settings239
- Modifying Default Alarm Settings240
- Default Calibration Gases242
- Modifying Default Calibration Gas Settings242
Printing245
- Introduction245
- Printing a List from the Contents Pane245
- Printing IDS or Instrument Detail246
- Configuring the Auto-Print Feature (Versions 3.0 and Higher)247
- Printing Calibration and Bump Test Certificates250
- Printing Datalog Data253
DS2 Docking Station 255
Language Features255
- Introduction255
- Changing Language Settings255
  - Instrument Docking Station Language Settings255
Troubleshooting258
- Introduction258
- Using the Event Log258
- DSSAC Issues261
- DSS Issues262
- Instrument Docking Station Issues263
- Enabling the Tracelog266
- Industrial Scientific Support Services268
Warranty269
- Limitation of Liability269
Inet Configuration for the DS2271
- What Is Inet271
- Configuring Inet Settings272
- Inet and Proxy Settings273
Acronyms and Abbreviations274
Glossary of Terms277

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Industrial Scientific DS2 Docking Station Specifications

General

Charging Capability	Yes
Communication Interface	Ethernet, USB
Data Logging	Yes
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Power Source	AC Adapter
Power Input	100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Calibration	Automatic
Bump Testing	Automatic
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Gas Supported	Varies by detector

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