Industrial Scientific DS2 Docking Station User Manual

Administrator’s Guide to the
DS2 Docking Station 
Hardware  Software  Installation  Operation  Troubleshooting
Part Number: 17112798
Release Date: December 20, 2013
Version No.: 4

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

Summary

Introduction to the DS2 Docking Station

Getting Started

Requirements for Software Installation

Specifies the minimum system requirements for installing the DS2 software.

Installing Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)

Provides instructions for installing essential Windows components for DS2.

Installing the Docking Station Server (DSS) Software

Details the procedure for installing the core DS2 Docking Station Server software.

Database Preparation Options for First Time Installations

Guides users through selecting and preparing the database for new DSS installations.

Installing the DS2 Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) Software

Explains how to install the DSSAC software for managing the DS2 system.

Assigning a Static IP Address to a Sever or PC

Covers the network configuration for assigning static IP addresses to servers or PCs.

Configuring the Firewall

Details how to configure the Windows firewall to allow DS2 communication.

Setting Up Users

Adding Users

Provides step-by-step instructions for creating new user accounts in DSSAC.

Changing User Properties

Removing Users

Configuring Instruments

Instrument Compatibility

Setting Up an Instrument

Guides the user through the initial setup process for a docked instrument.

Instrument Properties

Describes how to view and manage the properties of a docked instrument.

Edit Instrument – The Options Tab

Edit Instrument – The Calibrations Tab

Covers viewing and managing calibration data for instruments and sensors.

Edit Instrument – The Bump Tests Tab

Details how to view and manage bump test data for instruments and sensors.

Edit Instrument – The Datalog Tab

Configuring the DS2

Setting Up an Instrument Docking Station

Provides step-by-step instructions for preparing the IDS hardware for operation.

Instrument Docking Station Status and Properties

Configuring Gas Cylinders

Details the process of configuring gas connections for calibration and bump tests.

Adding Gas from Industrial Scientific

Adding Gas from a Third Party

Changing Gas Cylinders

Using iGas

Basic Operation of the DS2

Forced Bump Tests

Guides on how to initiate a bump test manually from the IDS menu.

Forced Calibrations

Explains how to initiate a calibration manually from the IDS menu.

Download and Clearing Datalog Data

IDS Diagnostics

Using Clusters

Introduction to IDS Clusters

Setting up the Instrument Docking Station Hardware

Configuring the Cluster

Guides on configuring the IDS cluster in DSSAC for server recognition.

Event Scheduling

Special Events

Default Settings

Default Alarm Settings

Explains how to configure default alarm thresholds for instruments and sensors.

Default Calibration Gases

Details how to define default calibration gas concentrations for sensors.

Troubleshooting

Using the Event Log

DSSAC Issues

DSS Issues

Instrument Docking Station Issues

iNet Configuration for the DS2

Configuring iNet Settings

iNet and Proxy Settings