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ToxiPro IQ Express: User Manual

1. fete Cancel To install IQ Express in the default directory at C Program Files Biosystems IQ Express simply click Next To install the files to another directory click Browse and use Windows Explorer to specify the new location Click Next once this is accomplished The following screen will then be shown 1 Express Pro in Ready to Install the Program The mized ready bo begin iretalistion 1 yau vint b or Change amr of your installation click Dich Cancel b tha wii Folder C Pria aen Files Prog Express Prol lher Trl ores Como D ue _ cen 8 Click to continue The status of the file decompression will be shown Installing 10 Lpress Pro A The program Features vou selecbed are being installed i ac m FE vai pido hs Veribslitbaelel Wird Express Pro Tha Lake peveral minias Suis Once the installation is complete the following screen will be shown 09 IQ Enpresas Pro instelishteld Wizard X Tht Pro Check Finesh bo ect khe wizard 9 Click Finish to conclude the installation The IQ Express logo will appear on your desktop IG Express Fra Note Do not launch the IQ Express Software again until the instructions in sections 2 5 2 8 below have been completed 2 Install IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL dat
2. Ther denplags and generates hom caihiaton data NOTE The Malabata Server Inatalkahion i required lor Eha peopenip bo lunclion rental Lance Select IQ Express Pro and click Install The InstallShield Wizard will begin the installation EQ Express Pro Instalish eld Wirard 1 Xj biote Welcome to the bes Calbsihiek wiar for 10 Espress Pra Thi Eribsli b ael P Wired ell Pepe Pro qnos To continue cikk Nest WARRT Ths program is probscbed by cocrighk law and mesias st Cancel Click Next to continue with the installation The Licensing Agreement screen will be shown 00 Express Pro Installshield Wirard Xx Agreement Please reas thee cence agreement carefully END USER LICENSE ACEEEBEMT FOR Io oystes TR EOPTWARE This End BHaeg Licens Agreement EULA pertains to any Gnd all of tne IQ Jystem THM products called the Hofrgare in this Agreement in the package containing Cb RONsS diskettes AssOci amp ted media printed materials ee electzenic documentation Mead the terms and conditions af this End User License Agreement EULA before installing copying or otherwise using Ig ZSyste m Igent the terms in the oense agreement 17 1 not accept the berms in the license agreement _ sme If you accept the t
3. iw Enable Bump and Calibration With the O2 Bump and Calibration option enabled when an oxygen detector is placed in the dock the system will proceed with an oxygen bump test based on the gas value that has been entered If the bump test fails the dock will show a warning on the screen that the instrument has failed the test A special case exists when a cylinder of 0 096 oxygen calibration gas is connected to the dock If the O2 Gas Value is set to 0 096 oxygen and the instrument fails the bump test it will automatically attempt a full zero calibration at 0 0 oxygen For all other levels of calibration gas 20 096 the oxygen bump test is the only test available The zero calibration of the oxygen sensor is only available with calibration gas containing 0 0 To disable the O2 Bump and Calibration deselect the option Enable Bump and Calibration Saving new settings When all necessary changes have been made press the Set Configuration button in the lower right corner of the screen to upload the new settings to the IQ Express Dock Set Contig The software will notify you once the dock configuration has been updated Dock LCD Display At the lower left corner of the Dock status tab is Dock LCD Display window This is most often used when a dock is controlled remotely via Ethernet where the PC user is unable to physically see the dock Get Current LOD Display
4. O SPERIAN Reference Manual IQ Express Docking Station for ToxiPro ToxiLtd amp Toxi3Ltd Sperian Instrumentation 651 South Main Street Middletown CT 06457 800 711 6776 860 344 1079 Fax 860 344 1068 Part number 13 275 Version 4 03 190CT2010 ZNNARNING THE IQ EXPRESS IS DESIGNED TO INTERFACE WITH SPERIAN INSTRUMENTATION GAS DETECTORS SPERIAN INSTRUMENTATION GAS DETECTORS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR THE DETECTION OF DEFICIENCIES OF OXYGEN ACCUMULATIONS OF FLAMMABLE GASES AND VAPORS AND ACCUMULATIONS OF TOXIC VAPORS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE USER IS PROPERLY WARNED OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATIONS AND OR REFERENCE MANUAL S FOR THE GAS DETECTOR S BE READ FULLY UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED THIS MANUAL IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE THE OPERATIONS AND OR REFERENCE MANUALS FOR THE GAS DETECTOR THIS MANUAL IS ONLY DESIGNED TO AID IN THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE IQ EXPRESS SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INSTRUMENT REFERENCE OR OPERATIONS MANUAL AT ALL TIMES IQ Express Reference Manual Sperian Instrumentation Part Number 13 275 Version 4 02 Copyright 2008 by Sperian Instrumentation LLC Middletown Connecticut 06457 All rights reserved No page or part of this operation manual may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the copyright owner shown above S
5. Reading Version Comman d Updating ToxiPro Clock Retrieving UNIT Eeprom GAS TYPE NOT SUPPORTED Detected Connected Processing CAL Fault D eting Disconnected 4 3 1 No gas detected If the detector fails to respond to the calibration gas the message NO GAS DETECTED will be shown 4 3 2 Span calibration failure If the IQ Express is unable to complete the a span calibration the IQ Express will show the failure on the LCD The failure will also be shown in the output box on the instrument page in the PC software 4 3 3 Wrong Gas Type As discussed above the IQ Express must be configured for both the type and the amount of calibration gas that will be used during calibration In the event that a detector is placed in the dock that is incompatible with the IQ Express Dock s calibration gas setting the dock will display WRONG GAS TYPE and the interface will be stopped 22 The output box in the software will indicate that the gas type is not supported the fault indicator will be lit and the test will not be performed Remove the instrument from the IQ Express Note that calibration has not taken place To change the IQ Express s calibration gas settings see section 3 2 1 above 4 3 4 Alarm test failure If the IQ Express fails to recognize an alarm that should be present it will indicate it on the display screen following the alarm test The failure will als
6. To view the dock s Display click on Get Current LCD Display Dock LCD Displa READY 13 35 COJH2SJ LEL as of 4 6 2006 1 35 29 PM Ethernet Controls For docks that are connected by Ethernet there are Lange Canig three additional Ethernet controls the lower right corner of the i display Ethernet Ping and E mail To view the Ethernet settings click on the Ethernet button OF Ethernet Setup x Physical Address IP Address sz 168 o Subnet ask 255 255 255 jo To test the dock connection press the Ping button status window will be shown to indicate whether the ping was successful or not MultiPro IQ Express Pro X Ping Successful Ea 10 15 8 821 The dock s e mail settings are controlled through the Database Manager Pro program but can be viewed by clicking on the e mail button The e mail status IP Address of the dock recipient e mail address and text of the e mail message are shown 18 Email Setup x Email Status Enabled SMTP IP Address Recipient IP Address 10 15 5 14 rcosta biosystems com Addtional Text in Message 10 Email Testing The options for emailing are configured by the Setup gt Options menu item in Database Manager The dock must be connected by ethernet to send email Test Email To test the e mail ability of the dock press the Test E mail button at the lower left
7. configured with the PIN in the dock while PIN Lock Writing is enabled Once the PIN has been uploaded to all of the instruments access the dock s advanced settings again and click on Check PIN Then click the Set Config button 10 Access PIN esse Ethernet Write to Instrumen cM 6 Ping Check PIN rece ML lt lt Simple Note This option requires ToxiPro Ltd to be version Set Config 6 3 or later Enter your User ID and password again when the Security Login window is shown A window will be shown to indicate that the dock configuration has been updated TQExpress Es Dock Configuration Updated 11 Click OK PIN Lock Enabled will then be shown in the PC software in the dock configuration window 20 Express Dock 02710 Dock 02710 ToxiPro Ltd Dock Configuration Hardware Configuration Number Saftversian LCD Cantrast 02710 423 AC Power Dark Light Fump Diagnostics Pump Off C Pump Air C Pump Gas Battery 3 16 volts Lock Enabled The dock will now verify the PIN in any instrument that interfaces with it 12 For every other dock in the system access the dock s advanced settings enter the PIN click on Check PIN and click the Set Config button With PIN lock enabled only instruments with a PIN matching the dock s PIN will be processed 4 Dock Use Once the IQ Expre
8. itself is not due for calibration 16 Gas Configuration The calibration gas configuration settings are located at the right side of the dock tab The Gas Type and Gas Value should be set to exactly match the type and amount of each component of the gas cylinder that is connected to the inlet port on the dock Gas Configuration Gas Type ICO H 28 CO Gas value 50 0 pom H2S Gas value 25 0 pom CO Gas Value 50 0 ppm Oe Gas value 18 iw Enable Oz Bump and Calibration To change the gas type click on the down arrow to the right of the gas setting and select the new gas type Gas Configuration Gas Type H2S H25 Gas Q7 CO S02 CO H25 Once the gas type is chosen enter the calibration gas composition including the values for any toxic gases in the cylinder in terms of parts per million ppm and the oxygen level in terms of percent volume To change a gas value use the arrows to the right of the gas value input box to increase or decrease the value until it matches the value given on the gas cylinder Gas Valu Hes Gas value 25 0 pom O Gas Value 18 2 Since a common calibration gas mixture includes CO and H2S a CO H5S option is available that offers distinct settings for CO and H2S This allows the dock to process CO and H2S units without changing the gas setting Note Due to cross sensitivity issues CO detectors must
9. verify the accuracy of the sensors by exposing them to known concentration test gas before further use Gas detectors used for the detection of oxygen deficiencies flammable gases and vapors or toxic contaminants must be maintained and operated properly to do the job they were designed to do Always follow the guidelines provided by the manufacturer for any gas detection equipment you use If there is any doubt regarding your gas detector s accuracy do an accuracy check All it takes is a few moments to verify whether or not your instruments are safe to use One Button Auto Calibration While it is only necessary to do a bump test to ensure that the sensors are working properly all current Sperian gas detectors offer a one button auto calibration feature This feature allows you to calibrate a Sperian gas detector in about the same time as it takes to complete a bump test The use of automatic bump test and calibration stations can further simplify the tasks while automatically maintaining records Don t take a chance with your life Verify accuracy frequently Please read also Sperian Instrumentation s application note AN20010808 Use of equivalent calibration gas mixtures This application note provides procedures to ensure safe calibration of LEL sensors that are subject to silicone poisoning Sperian Instrumentation s website is located at http www sperian com Sperian Instrume
10. An e mail will be generated and sent to the recipient e mail address that is listed Press OK to close the Email Setup window 3 2 2 Instrument Tab The ToxiPro Ltd tab shows instrument information for the detector that is currently in the IQ Express Dock The right side of the tab is identical to the Dock Status tab section discussed above The blank space at right shows is an output box that shows detailed instrument information as it is processed The output box is updated as the instrument is processed If any faults occur the details of the fault will be shown and a red fault light will be shown In the image below a span calibration failure is the cause of the fault CAL If the datalogger has been downloaded the View Session Data control will appear on the right Click on View Session Data to directly access individual session files for the instrument The session files can be accessed using the BioTrak Program View Session Data If the dock is currently empty none of the status indicators will be lit and the output box will be blank Dock 02584 26944 Status Detected Connected Procesing OK Faw a a 2 3 3 Advanced Settings The IQ Express Dock be set to verify a specific 4 digit passcode PIN in any instrument that interfaces with the dock If the dock detects a PIN in the instrument tha
11. Architecture with powered USB Hub PC with Dock Control IQ Express USB Hub To Power IQ Database Docks Manager Software 3 ES IQ Express Software Server PCs with Database Access Only IQ Database Manager Software IQ Database Manager Software LL IQ Database 25 Appendix Calibration Frequency of most common questions that we are asked at Sperian Instrumentation is How often should calibrate my gas detector Sensor Reliability and Accuracy Today s sensors are designed to provide years of reliable service In fact many sensors are designed so that with normal use they will only lose 5 of their sensitivity per year or 10 over a two year period Given this it should be possible to use a sensor for up to two full years without significant loss of sensitivity Verification of Accuracy With so many reasons why a sensor can lose sensitivity and given the fact that dependable sensors can be key to survival in a hazardous environment frequent verification of sensor performance is paramount There is only one sure way to verify that a sensor can respond to the gas for which it is designed That is to expose it to a known concentration of target gas and compare the reading with the concentration of the gas This is referred to as a bump test This test is very simple and takes only a few seconds to accomplish The safest course of action is to do a bump test p
12. Connectivity 8 2 6 1 PC single Dock Viat SG 8 2 6 2 PG DOCK Via OSB ERU ER t 8 2 7 Connecting the Calibration Gas Cylinder s to the 9 2 7 1 Single Cylinder to Single IQ Express DOCK 4 9 2 7 2 Single Cylinder to Multiple DockSs pp 9 2 7 3 Fresh Air Port INSUUCUONS mai 10 FSS AI NLC I TI D TUM 11 Providing Fresh Air in a Contaminated 11 Option 1 Using a Gas Cylinder to Provide Fresh Air to the Dock 11 Option 2 Using a Sealed Conduit to Provide Fresh Air to the Dock 11 Multi Dock Setups with Fresh Air Manifold 4 12 2 8 0 0 eee 12 MESE OC 13 3 1 DOCK S allls 14 3 1 1 14 3 1 2 Irnistramient status DS 14 3 2 Dock Controls and Instrument Status pp 15 3 2 1 DOCK OESTE 15 Hardware Configuration 15 GE CAI LM Mc ME 15 miss ON 15 Dates mu cM AN M DUE cM M Ei EDI A Mn 15 PaM OSTICS M 15 Audible Alarm Sensitivity Controls pp 16 Calibravlon rm 16 5 e 16 Special Instructions Gas C
13. Once the zero calibration is complete the IQ Express will flow gas to the instrument in order to perform the bump test toxic sensor units only If the instrument is due for calibration the IQ Express Dock will bypass the bump test and proceed directly to the span calibration toxic sensor instruments only Once the instrument responds to the gas the IQ Express will analyze the response to determine if the instrument passes the bump test The gas detector will pass the bump test if the sensor response to the gas is within 10 if the reading is lower than the expected sensor output or within 20 if the reading is higher than the expected sensor output If the bump test is passed the IQ Express will proceed to the alarm tests If the instrument fails the bump test or if the instrument s calibration due date has passed the IQ Express will automatically bypass the bump test and proceed to a full instrument calibration without further input from the user 21 Following successful bump test or calibration the IQ Express will test the instrument s alarm systems If all alarms are operational the following screen will be shown See section 4 3 for further details on assessing test failures If all tests have been passed the following screen will be shown Remove the detector from the IQ Express The detector is now fit for use ZNNARNINCG Do not reinsert the ToxiPro or ToxiLtd back into an
14. comes with tubing and fittings necessary for connecting up to 4 Express Docks to a single cylinder of calibration gas Note Do not exceed the output capacity of your demand flow regulator Each IQ Express dock is able to draw calibration gas at a maximum rate of 0 75 liters minute The demand flow regulator supplied by Sperian Instrumentation part number 12 039 has a maximum output capacity of 3 liters per minute so it can be used to calibrate up to 4 docks simultaneously Do not connect more than 4 docks to a single cylinder of calibration gas while using the 12 039 demand flow regulator The 54 46 115 manifold is comprised of 1 small black elbow fitting 3 small black T fittings 2 pieces of gas tubing 5 long 1 piece of gas tubing 10 long 1 piece of gas tubing 1 long 54 46 115 Manifold 1 Insert the Demand Flow Regulator into the calibration gas cylinder 2 Modify the tubing assembly as follows depending on how many docks will be connected If 4 docks will be used no modifications are necessary For 2 or 3 docks begin by separating the tubing at the location described below Gas 4 3 Docks 2 Docks Tubing Separation Points Once this is accomplished set the two parts aside The section that will be used is shown in the following images depending on the number of docks E 3 2 j Manifold for four docks 3 Each dock is delivered with a 24 p
15. impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway Click Continue Anyway XP Only The software will notify you when the process is complete Found Hew Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard hart t i us DA Dioepeterma I Expos Firith he coda the wnat Click Finish The IQ Express Dock will display its software version number serial number and the calibration gas type and expected calibration gas concentration whenever it is plugged in The IQ Express is ready to go 13 once it displays READY with the gas type time and date 3 Software To launch the IQ Express Software click on the IQ Express icon on your PC s desktop IG Express Pro Note Do not launch the software until the installation instructions in section 2 1 2 8 have been completed The software may also be launched by accessing the program through the start button and selecting Programs Biosystems IQ Express IQ Express unless another location was specified during the installation fi Set Program Access and Defaults Documents gt Internet Explorer Eh EJ 2 Microsoft Access ettings Microsoft Excel Once the IQ E
16. on any of the docks the dock LED will turn grey and the Fault LED will turn red Ig Express Configuration File Tools Help Dock 01000 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault uw Dock 01006 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault Listening Mode Reconds Downloading Query Fault u dg opecific information for individual docks in Listening Mode can be accessed via the Express Dock Listening Mode tab on the right side on the screen See section 3 2 for more information 3 1 2 Instrument status LEDs When a detector is placed in the dock the indicator will change to reflect the new 14 status Status changes are also be shown on the dock s LCD ij H IQ Express Configuration File Tools Help Dock 01000 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault i uU Dock 01006 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault ES 2 IQ Express Configuration File Tools Help Dock 01000 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault uU Dock 01006 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault e Processing is shown in yellow IQ Express Configuration Fil Tools Help Dock 01000 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault e uU Dock 01006 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault a If the dock is able to successfully complete processing OK will be shown in green i IQ Express Configuration File Tools Help Dock 010
17. setting controls the amount of time that needs to pass after connection between the dock and the PC is lost before the instrument will reset itself Options are in 5 second increments from 5 to 30 seconds To change the setting click on the arrow to the right of the timeout setting to access the list and select the new setting The Calibration Due Reminder setting controls the amount of time that needs to pass without a successful calibration before the ToxiPro will remind you that calibration is due The reminder can be set to any whole number between 1 and 180 days To disable the calibration due reminder change the setting to 0 To change the setting click on the arrow to the right of the timeout setting to access the list and select the new setting The checkbox to the left of Upgrade ToxiPro Firmware controls automatic ToxiPro Firmware updates by the IQ Express Dock whenever a ToxiPro is placed in the dock Click on the box to enable the automatic updates The ToxiPro firmware must be downloaded and stored in the appropriate folder for the updates to take place The folder location is on your local hard drive under Program Files New firmware files for ToxiPro instruments equipped with CO CO CO H2S SO and HCN sensors must be stored in C Program Files Biosystems Flash Upload Utilities ToxiPro New firmware files for ToxiPro instruments equipped with O5 Clo and
18. was installed on the dock in step 2 At this point the tubing assembly should be connected to each dock s AIR port 4 Connect the only open piece of tubing below the black t fittings to the demand flow regulator on the gas cylinder or to the conduit for the external source of fresh air 2 8 Dock Setup Once the software has been installed and the USB wire s is are plugged into the PC the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will be shown on the PC NOTE These screens vary depending on your PC s operating system Found Hardware Wirard Welcome to the Found Mew Hardware Wizard Thr encre yen ti E pies s hadem cams mih otal UD ey mimi d rus wai do pou want ithe sad in do Ti brick ihe poten auufcrreg c ay Alec birita from as eit or specie U udvancedi Chek Fest ig continue Click Next to continue The Wizard will proceed to search for the USB drivers Found Bow Hardware Wizard Pirate wal mule the wud Bisyar 10 Express c Back Cancel If installing to XP the following screen will be shown and should be disregarded Hardware Installation AN The software you are installing for this hardware Biosystems 10 Express has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may
19. 00 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault g uU Dock 01006 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault If a fault is detected and the IQ Express Dock is unable to complete the tests the red fault light will be lit on the screen Details of the fault will be listed in the input box on the right side of the screen under the instrument tab See section 3 2 2 for details i IQ Express Configuration File Tools Help Dock 01000 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault g uU Dock 01006 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault o ZNNARNING Do not reinsert the ToxiPro or ToxiLtd back into an IQ Express Dock for at least 5 minutes after it has been removed Immediate reinsertion of the ToxiPro or ToxiLtd into an IQ Express Dock may lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings 3 2 Dock Controls and Instrument Status The right side of the screen contains individual controls for each IQ Express Dock that is connected by USB or by a Live Ethernet connection Each dock has its own page which can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate tab at the top of the page Within each dock s page are two sub tabs One contains specific information on the dock itself The other displays information on any instruments that are currently recognized in the dock The last tab on the left accesses all of the IQ Express Docks that are connected by Ethernet
20. CIO sensors must be stored Program Files Biosystems Flash Upload Utilities ToxiPro Two calibration options are listed near the bottom of the window Select Calibrate Now to automatically perform a full calibration whenever an instrument is placed in the dock Select Skip Calibration to automatically skip the calibration of any instrument that is placed in the dock For further details on Sperian Instrumentation s calibration requirements see Appendix B 5 3 Certificates The Certificates tab provides controls for the automatic printing of Calibration and Bump Test Certificates x Dock ToxiPro Certificates Session Downloading Print Cal Certificates Print Bump Certificates Click on the check box next to the option to select it Note that a great deal of paperwork could be generated if Print Bump Certificates is selected and a large number of instruments are bump tested daily though the IQ Express Dock 5 4 Session Downloading The session downloading tab contains the file location for session downloads Dock TowiPra Certificates Session Downloading Session Download Folder C Program Files Biasystems lH Prosi Express Pro T asiPraD ata Browse Show Data Files To change the destination directory for the downloaded files either type the address in directly or use the Browse button to locate the new folder To view stored data files in t
21. IQ Express Dock for at least 5 minutes after it has been removed Immediate reinsertion of the ToxiPro or ToxiLtd into an IQ Express Dock may lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings Once the detector is removed from the dock the IQ Express will reset itself and prepare itself for the next instrument In approximately 10 seconds the display will show READY with the time date and sensor type The IQ Express is now ready for the next detector If the same instrument is placed in the IQ Express Dock immediately following its removal from the dock the dock will show ZERO Stabilizing with a count down as it prepares to retest the instrument 4 2 Loss of IrDA Connection In the event of a loss of communication between the dock and the instrument the LCD will first indicated that the IrDA is not responding If the PC fails to reestablish the connection the LCD will indicate Connection Lost Remove the instrument from the dock The IQ Express should reset itself in approximately 10 seconds IrDA Busy may also be shown 4 3 Test Failures Failures can occur for a number of reasons When a fault occurs the reason for the failure will be shown on the IQ Express Dock s LCD If the Express Software is running and the dock is properly connected to the PC the fault will also be indicated in the output box on the instrument tab in the IQ Express software Calibration Status
22. Instrument Fault DANN Play ini x Cal Gas DK Cancel The Dock Timeout Setting controls the amount of time that needs to pass after connection between the dock and the PC is lost before the system will notify you that the connection has been lost Options are given in whole numbers between 1 and 10 seconds change the setting click on the arrow to the right of the timeout setting to access the list and select the new setting The Calibration Gas Lot and P O Numbers are shown as input boxes that accept information The lot and P O numbers listed are shown on any calibration certificates that are printed The IQ Express is programmed with numerous sounds that can be played by the PC to indicate an instrument fault To select a sound check the box next to Play sound on Instrument Fault and then select from eight available sound options by using the drop down box to the right See section 5 3 for details on calibration certificates 5 2 ToxiPro The ToxiPro tab contains settings for the ToxiPro including the Timeout setting the Calibration Due Reminder setting the option to automatically update ToxiPro Firmware and calibration options 23 Options Dock Cettificates Session Downloading ToxiPro Timeout secs Upgrade Firmware Cal Due Reminder daps Calibration Options Calibrate Now Skip Calibration 15 x The Timeout
23. SB cable the AC Power will appear grey When the dock is being powered by an AC power source the AC Power indicator will appear green ACPower or AC Power LCD Contrast Control At the right side of the Dock Configuration box is the LCD Contast LCD Contrast a Dark Light To darken or lighten the LCD on the IQ Express Dock move the slider as appropriate Battery The battery level shown on the dock tab is for the internal battery in the IQ Express Dock This battery serves to keep the real time clock accurate while the dock is unplugged and should not be a concern to the user unless the battery level drops below 2 50 Volts Battery 3 00 volts Pump Diagnostics Pump diagnostics are controlled through the Pump Control section on the Dock Settings page Pump Diagnostics f Pump C Pump Air t Pump Gas Click Pump Gas to draw span calibration gas through the right gas port at the back of the dock Click Pump Air to draw the fresh air sample through the left gas input port Pump Diagnostics t Pump Pump C Fump Gas Either pump will run until Pump Off is selected Audible Alarm Sensitivity Controls The audible alarm sensitivity controls allow the user to customize the audible alarm test criteria Background Nose Level Office Huet ee The Background Noise Level adjustment offers four levels of background noise levels For the best results select
24. TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY Instrument amp Accessory Warranty Periods Product s Warranty Period PHD6 Cannonball3 Multi Vision Toxi Vision As long as the instrument is in service ToxiPro MultiPro 2 years from date of purchase 2 years after activation or 2 years ToxiLtd after the Must Be Activated By date whichever comes first Travelpanel ZoneGuard One year from the date of purchase Battery packs and chargers sampling pumps and other components which by their design are consumed or depleted during normal operation or which may require periodic replacement One year from the date of purchase Sensor Warranty Periods Instrument s Sensor Type s Warranty Period PHD6 Cannonball3 Multi Vision O2 CO CO H2S 2 Years amp Duo Tox MultiPro Toxi Vision ToxiPro All Other Sensors All Others All Sensors Damage to combustible gas sensors by acute or chronic exposure to known sensor poisons such as volatile lead aviation gasoline additive hydride gases such as phosphine and volatile silicone gases emitted from silicone caulks sealants silicone rubber molded products laboratory glassware greases spray lubricants heat transfer fluids waxes amp polishing compounds neat or spray aerosols mold release agents for plastics injection molding operations waterproofing formulations vinyl amp leather preservatives and hand lotions which may contain i
25. abase Proceed to the IQ Administrator Pro Reference Manual section 6 and follow the instructions to create and specify the PostgreSQL database 2 6 Power and Connectivity This section covers providing power to the IQ Express Docks and connecting them to your PC The instructions given below pertain to standard connections via the PC s USB port Note Disregard this section if you are planning to connect the docks via Ethernet or if you have purchased the IQ Express Mounting Bracket IQ Express Docks that are Ethernet ready are shipped with an Ethernet Instructions booklet Proceed to the Ethernet Instructions booklet if you are planning to connect the dock to the PC via Ethernet Once the instructions in the booklet have been followed and the IQ Express Dock is connected return to section 2 7 for calibration gas cylinder connection instructions If you have purchased the IQ Express Mounting Bracket proceed to the Assembly Instructions for IQ Express Mounting Bracket Once the docks are correctly installed on the mounting bracket proceed to section 2 7 3 for instructions concerning the Fresh Air Port s 2 6 1 PC Single Dock via USB The IQ Express must be plugged into an appropriate electrical outlet using the power supply wall cube that was included with the dock at the time of purchase After connecting the dock to the PC with the USB cable that was included with the dock proceed to section 2 7 for instruction
26. aled conduit to a fresh air source The 54 46 116 manifold is comprised of 3 small black T fittings 4 clear one way check valves 10 pieces of gas tubing 5 long 1 piece of gas tubing 10 long To Fresh Air Source 2 54 46 115 Tubing Assembly If the fresh air source is a calibration gas cylinder insert the Demand Flow Regulator into the calibration gas cylinder and proceed to step 2 If the fresh air source is a sealed conduit from an external fresh air source install the fresh filter on each dock as described above and proceed to step 2 2 Modify the tubing assembly as follows depending on how many docks will be connected If 4 docks will be used no modifications are necessary For 2 or 3 docks begin by separating the tubing at the location described below 1a 1b 12 2 Docks 3 Docks Tubing Separation Points Once this is accomplished set the two parts aside The section that will be used is shown in the following images depending on the number of docks To Fresh Air Source Fresh Air Tubing for 2 Docks ZLS E Air Source gt Fresh Air Source Fresh Air Tubing for 4 Docks 3 Connect the pieces of tubing above the check valves to filter that
27. an outside location that has known fresh air option 2 below LAWARNING Performing the fresh air calibration in a contaminated atmosphere will lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings Fresh air containing 20 9 oxygen and no contaminants must be provided to the IQ Express Dock for instrument processing If fresh air is unavailable in the immediate area steps must be taken to provide fresh air to the dock When a secondary fresh air source either gas cylinder or sealed conduit is used with two or more IQ Express Docks a one way check valve must be placed in line between the common section of the fresh air manifold and each of the docks to ensure the purity of the fresh air source See the section below titled Fresh Air Manifold for further instructions Option 1 Using a Gas Cylinder to Provide Fresh Air to the Dock A calibration cylinder containing zero air which contains 20 996 oxygen and no contaminants may be connected to the gas port labeled AIR to provide fresh air to the dock for calibration The cylinder must be equipped with a demand flow regulator The connection from the cylinder and regulator to the dock may be made with standard gas tubing For single docks simply connect the zero air cylinder and demand flow regulator to the dock s AIR port using standard gas tubing A check valve is not necessary when a cylinder is used to provide fresh air to a single dock The fresh air filter is als
28. and in Listening Mode Dock lenire Mite Dath RHODE Enters Dci KH Doct Vite ba Chery Dock Query 8 18 07 hemi Total E o a Ti Reco i g a urs Le G l heek Total Aand Ser Te Mead 5 ion a uy Bec iae E Secus j nu ce ea 3 2 1 Dock Configuration Click on the Dock tab to access the dock settings To change the configuration of the IQ Express Dock that is currently connected to the PC click on the Change Config button at the lower right of the screen Once the dock configuration is uploaded the Set Config button will be enabled Once changes are made click on the Set Config button to save the new settings Hardware Configuration The hardware configuration section contains the serial number and software version number of the IQ Express Dock at the upper left corner Hardware Configuration seral Number Sott version 01000 6 32 15 This information may not be arbitrarily changed with the software Software updates will cause the software version to change AC Power The AC Power indicator is located directly beneath the connection speed setting If the dock is being powered by the U
29. azardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage 3 1 Overview The IQ Express is an automatic calibration station for use with the ToxiPro OxyPro ToxiLtd and OxyLtd Gas Detectors The IQ Express automatically performs up to eight critical tests including sensor identification instrument performance bump and alarm tests and necessary record keeping procedures The station retains a historical record of instrument testing in the system s onboard memory The IQ Express Dock is available in two versions The standard version is able to process instruments containing O5 CO and H2S sensors The enhanced version adds the ability to process ToxiPro instruments for SOs Clo NOs NH3 HCN and PH3 Either type of dock may be operated as a stand alone calibration station or may be connected to a PC via USB or Ethernet for increased control over system operations When the IQ Express is operated without a PC interface it will operate with the last set of calibration gas settings that were uploaded into the instrument and will automatically store data until its memory is full Unless specified at the time of purchase all IQ Express Docks a
30. be calibrated with CO calibration gas only A CO detector placed in a dock that is configured for CO H2S will automatically fail to process Gas Configuration Gas Type ICO H 28 CO Gas value 50 0 ppm Hes Gas Value 25 0 pom cg Gas Value 50 0 pom 2 Gas value 18 iw Enable Bump and Calibration The IQ System will automatically fail any detector that is processed when the calibration gas type fails to match the sensor type ZNNARN NG Calibration values shown in the Gas Value column must match those appearing on the calibration gas cylinder s that will be used to calibrate the detector Non matching calibration gas and calibration gas value settings will lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings Special Instructions Gas Configuration Oxygen Detectors An oxygen detector can be processed by the IQ Express in a fresh air atmosphere without the use of calibration gas but an optional bump test is available to verify oxygen sensor response The O2 Bump and Calibration is automatically enabled at the factory If the user wishes to bypass the oxygen bump test the O2 Bump and Calibration option can be disabled by deselecting the Enable check box at the bottom of the Gas Configuration settings Each calibration gas type includes an oxygen setting that should reflect the amount of oxygen in the calibration gas cylinder typically 1896 17 Gas value 18
31. d above the IQ Express will notify the user through the display on the dock and through the PC if the dock is connected to the PC and the software is running Results of tests and calibration attempts are stored in the dock and uploaded to the PC if the software has been loaded and the USB or Ethernet connection is active IQ Express software versions greater than 3 0 will have the ability to download the contents of the instrument s datalogger and eventlogger into a file on the PC that may be opened with BioTrak software The IQ Express must be connected to the PC for the download to occur IQ Express software versions greater than 6 20 have the ability to update the ToxiPro s firmware flash file 1 2 PC Connection 1 2 1 USB Connection To enable the interface from the IQ Express to the PC first install the IQ Express Configuration Software and IQ Database Manager Software Then connect the PC to the IQ Express Dock with the USB cable that is included at the time of purchase See section 2 for more detailed setup instructions 1 2 2 Ethernet Connection and E mail IQ Express Docks with the Ethernet upgrade may be connected to the PC via USB or via a network To connect via Ethernet follow the directions given in the IQ Express Ethernet Instructions booklet Docks that are connected by Ethernet have additional controls at the PC to ping the dock to view the Ethernet settings and to view and test the e mail syste
32. ece of tubing with a white quick disconnect on one end Enhanced docks are delivered with a 24 piece of tubing that meets a black elbow fitting followed by a 1 piece of standard tubing Slide the open end of the tubing assembly over the regulator For enhanced docks slide the open end of the 1 piece of tubing over the regulator Sta nda rd No elbow fitting necessary Version for standard gas tubing To Cylinder or T Fitting lico To Cylinder or T Fitting Enhanced Elbow Fitting adapter Version required for smaller diameter reactive gas tubing yc Figure 2 7 1 Standard versus Enhanced Setup for Regulator and Tubing Note that the tubing assemblies for the standard and the enhanced versions of the IQ Express Docks are different The tubing assembly for the enhanced versions includes a black elbow fitting that should be located just above the regulator 3 Connect the end of the tubing with the white quick disconnect fitting to the toxic GAS port on the IQ Express Dock see figure 2 7 above for location of the GAS port 4 Proceed to section 2 7 3 for further instructions concerning the fresh AIR port 2 7 2 Single Cylinder to Multiple Docks When a series of IQ docks is connected to a single cylinder of calibration gas a manifold is used to disperse the calibration gas from the cylinder to the docks The manifold is part number 54 46 115 and includes a detailed instruction sheet for its use The manifold
33. erms of the License Agreement click 1 accept and then click Next to continue The upgrade information and PC requirements will be shown EQ Express Pro Installshield Wirard Readme information Plena read Ehe Following readawe information carefully UPGRADE INFORMATION Biosystems recommends the downlosding of all test Eeearas in the 10 Exprexx Dork s memory before upgrading your Express softwere Parr of rhe upgrade may renauire rhe Express Dock s sctbhiare Lo I upgraded This action will clear rhe Docks memory Eequiremenrs Pencium II Processor or barter or equivalent 1125KRH Windows 38 2000 XP see below rice disk space 5 Click to continue The Customer Information screen will be shown EQ Express Pro Installshield Wizard Castanier Infornabion Plasma enter your information Liser Name Organization JE this For computer all utari C griye met uk mas 6 Enter the name of the user and the name of the organization Then select whether this application may be used by Anyone who uses this computer or Only for me Then click Next The destination folder screen will be shown EQ Express Pro Instalishield Wizard Inztall D Express Pro boc Cereyan Errem Prol
34. essing instruments containing the following sensor types O2 CO H2S Enhanced versions of the IQ Express Dock are capable of processing instruments with all of the sensors listed above plus ToxiPro instruments for SO Clo NH3 and 1 7 Default Calibration Gas Settings and Dock Compatibility Dock Default Cal Gas Dock Type Setting Setting SzStandard E Enhanced S E 50PPM CO S E 25 PPM 2 Default Calibration Gas Settings and Dock Requirements 1 8 Calibration Gas Cylinder Regulator Requirements A demand flow regulator must be used with the IQ Express 1 9 Delivery Each IQ Express Calibration Station is delivered with the following items IQ Express IQ Express Configuration Software IQ Database Manager Software USB Cable Power Supply Standard versions are delivered with a 2 piece of calibration gas tubing with pre installed white quick disconnect fitting e Enhanced versions are delivered with a calibration gas tubing assembly comprising a 1 piece of standard tubing connected to a black elbow fitting which is then connected to a 2 long piece of smaller diameter tubing with pre installed white quick disconnect fitting 2 Installation The IQ Express must be configured with a PC prior to use Once the dock has been configured it may be used as a stand alone calibration station without a PC connection or connected to a PC via USB cable or Etherne
35. he download folder click on the Show Data Files button Once the data files are shown if BioTrak version 7 40 or later is installed clicking on one of the stored files will automatically launch BioTrak 6 Software Revisions Sperian Instrumentation will release new versions of IQ Express software from time to time To install the new version simply place the disk in your PC s CD tray The upload will start automatically You will be prompted to confirm the update Q The Dock flash must be upgrade to be function with this version of IQ Express Do you want to upgrade the Dock flash Click Yes The status of the upload is shown at the far right of the screen in the dock s information page Flash Uploa Flash Version 1 08 Upgrading To 1 09 Date 2004 04 26 16 06 58 Writing Flash to Dock Please Wai The dock will also indicate that the Flash is being uploaded UPLOADING FLAS CAUTION Do not unplug the IQ Express Dock or interfere with the flash upload in anyway Interfering with the flash upload may result in damage to the IQ Express Dock Once the upload is completed you ll need to restart the PC for the new settings to take effect 1 Dock Flath Uploaded Fieste Disconnect the WISE Cable seboot computer and the ho complete upload Disconnect the PC from the IQ Express Dock and click OK Then restart the PC Appendix A USB Architecture with Network Access USB
36. he row of buttons on the lower right The software will automatically show the Security Login screen and prompt you for your user name and password If the Advanced button is not shown click on Change Security Login User ID Password 1 ea ee ee hee ees bere Config first to access it ini x TI 6 Enter a valid User ID and Password The Access PIN settings will be shown Change Contig Ethernet Check PIM Lp Ghee lt lt Simple set Config Enter a unique 4 digit PIN in the input box under Access PIN and click on Write to Instrument Click Set Config to tell the dock to upload the PIN setting to the instruments The software will automatically show the Security Login screen a second time and prompt you for your user name and password Once a valid User ID and Password have been entered PIN Lock Writing Enabled will be shown in the dock configuration window The dock is now ready to upload the PIN to the instruments Note This option requires TaoxiFra Ltd to be version b 3 or later Express Dock 02710 Dock ToxiPro Ltd Dock Configuration Hardware Configuration Serial Number Soft Version LCD Contrast rp ACPower Dark Light r Pump Diagnostics Pump Off C Pump Air C Pump Gas Battery 3 16 volts PIN Lock Writing Enabled 9 Place the instrument s that is are to be
37. iece of tubing with a white quick disconnect fitting which is normally used to connect a single gas cylinder directly to a single dock Connect the white quick disconnect fittings to the GAS ports on the docks and connect the open ends to the manifold s open t fittings For enhanced docks remove the black elbow fitting entirely from the 24 piece of tubing and run the smaller diameter tubing directly from the docks to the open T fittings a Manifold for two docks A 1 Manifold for three docks 10 At this point tubing should run from each dock s GAS port to the t fittings There should be no open T fittings at this point in the procedure but there should be one piece of open tubing on the elbow fitting 4 Connect the open piece of tubing on the elbow fitting to the Demand Flow Regulator Final Appearance 2 Dock Setu i T 3 Dock Setu 7 4 Dock Setup C A X F pF Note Tubing lengths in these images are not to scale 2 7 3 Fresh Air Port Instructions The Fresh Air Port is used to draw the fresh air sample into the dock for instrument processing Check valves and or fresh air filters are required depending on how fresh air is delivered to the dock See the chart below for specific requirements for your setup The fresh air filter is placed on the Air Port at the dock to protect the dock from contaminants Check valves are used to ensure the purity
38. m E mail may be sent by the dock to a single e mail address when a fault is detected at the dock but for no other reason The dock must be connected to a network via Ethernet for the e mail function to work E mail capability is controlled entirely through the IQ Database Manager Pro program For more information on the e mail function see Ethernet Controls in section 3 2 1 below or the IQ Database Manager Pro manual 1 3 Requirements e Pentium Processor 1 0GHz or better or equivalent e 256MB RAM e Windows 2000 Pro XP Server 2003 e 50MB hard drive disk space 1 3 1 Ethernet Requirements To be Ethernet compatible the IQ Express Dock must have Flash version 4 00 or higher and must be equipped with an Ethernet port PC Software must be version 4 00 or higher to support Ethernet connections 1 4 Instrument Firmware Requirements Instrument firmware version 4 3 or higher is required in the ToxiPro OxyPro ToxiLtd or OxyLtd for compatibility with the IQ Express Firmware upgrades to the ToxiPro and OxyPro may be made with a PC through the IrDA port Instrument firmware upgrades are available free of charge through Sperian Instrumentation s download website http www biodownloads com ToxiLtd and OxyLtd instruments must be returned to Sperian Instrumentation for firmware upgrades Call Sperian Instrumentation for a Return Authorization number RA before shipping 1 5 Power Requirements The IQ Expres
39. ngredients listed as cyclomethicone dimethicone and polymethicone at the discretion of Sperian s Instrument Service department void Sperian Instrumentation s Standard Warranty as it applies to the replacement of combustible gas sensors 2
40. ntation Warranty Gas Detection Products General Sperian Protection Instrumentation LLC hereafter Sperian warrants gas detectors sensors and accessories manufactured and sold by Sperian to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the periods listed in the tables below Damages to any Sperian products that result from abuse alteration power fluctuations including surges and lightning strikes incorrect voltage settings incorrect batteries or repair procedures not made in accordance with the Instrument s Reference Manual are not covered by the Sperian warranty The obligation of Sperian under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of components deemed by the Sperian Instrument Service Department to have been defective under the scope of this standard warranty To receive consideration for warranty repair or replacement procedures products must be returned with transportation and shipping charges prepaid to Sperian at its manufacturing location in Middletown Connecticut or to a Sperian Authorized Warranty Service Center It is necessary to obtain a return authorization number from Sperian prior to shipment THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SPERIAN WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND CONNECTED TO THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS
41. o not required in this configuration For multiple dock setups up to 4 a one way check valve must be placed in the line between each T fitting and dock to ensure the purity of the fresh air source See Multi Dock Setups with Fresh Air Manifold below for further instructions The fresh air filter is not necessary when a gas cylinder is used to provide fresh air to the dock s Option 2 Using a Sealed Conduit to Provide Fresh Air to the Dock Fresh air may also be delivered to the dock from a known fresh air source via a sealed conduit that feeds directly from the source into the AIR port on the dock For single docks install the fresh air filter as discussed above and simply plumb the fresh air source directly into the dock s AIR port For multiple dock setups in which fresh air is provided to the dock via sealed conduit begin by installing the fresh air filter on each dock A one way check valve must be placed in the line between the t fitting in the fresh air manifold and each dock to ensure the purity of the fresh air source See Multi Dock Setups with Fresh Air Manifold below for further instructions Multi Dock Setups with Fresh Air Manifold For more information on this see Applications Note AN20050722 which is available at http www sperian com The 54 46 116 manifold is necessary for use when more than one dock is to be used with an external fresh air source whether is be a cylinder of zero air or a se
42. o be indicated in the software in the instrument information 4 3 5 PC Aborted Test If the PC is unable to complete the tests for any reason the following screen will be shown This message may be shown for a variety of reasons See the Calibration Status output box for further details 5 Tools The Tools menu contains options for the IQ Express including the following e Dock Timeout Setting e Calibration Gas Lot and Purchase Order P O Number Entry for tracking purposes e Audible warning settings e Instrument Settings for the detector including the Timeout Setting and the Calibration Due Reminder Setting e Settings for Printing Calibration and Bump Test Certificates e Session downloading file location setting Click on Tools Options to access the settings IQ Express Configuration File Tools Help Options Doi ra The Options screen will then be shown Dock ToxiPro Cettificates Session Downloading Dock Timeout secs gt Cal Gas Lot t Play Sound on Instrument Fault ect Play ini x Cal Gas PO OK Cancel 5 1 Dock The Dock Tab under Tools Options includes settings for the Dock Timeout and Calibration Gas Lot and P O Numbers and the option to play a sound on instrument fault Dock TosiPro Certificates Session Downloading Dock Timeout secs gt Cal Gas Lot INA Play Sound on
43. of external fresh air sources when more than one dock is used Air Filter Check at Dock Valve s Hd Dock in Fresh Yes N A Yes N A Multiple Docks in Single Dock w Zero No Air Cylinder Multiple Docks w Zero Air Cylinder Single Dock w Sealed Fresh Air Conduit Multiple Docks w Sealed Fresh Air Conduit Yes Yes Air Filter Check Valve Requirements Chart Fresh Air Filter Under normal circumstances the IQ Express Dock is located in a fresh air environment and fresh air is drawn in from the local environment A filter is included with the dock that is used to protect the dock from contaminants that may inadvertently enter the dock The air filter should be installed if the dock is drawing fresh air from the immediate surroundings or if it is drawing fresh air from an external source via a sealed conduit The fresh air filter can be left off if the fresh air source is a calibration cylinder Only one side of the filter will screw into the Air Port on the dock Providing Fresh Air in a Contaminated Environment If the IQ Express is to be located in a potentially contaminated environment fresh air must be delivered to the Air Port on the dock for use during instrument processing This can be accomplished either by using a cylinder of zero air with a demand flow regulator option 1 below or by plumbing 11 fresh air into the dock in a sealed conduit from
44. onfiguration Oxygen Detectors 17 NEW S 17 Dock CCD 17 ENSIGN 18 3 2 2 18 3 9 Advanced Settings 19 4 DOCK USE 20 4 1 Esteeguenece 21 4 2 Loss Of FIDA CohnecllOn 2 21 4 3 1 Mem 22 4 3 1 gas detected a 22 4 3 2 opan callbrauobTallllte uu co actors 22 4 3 3 MdgoigelBcrcHh7o C TEES 22 4 3 4 PVA TS SEAN Caspers ean ene DUM DE 22 4 3 5 PC ADOC es 22 9 22 5 1 Boe ass A EA EE 23 5 2 ETT 23 5 3 Gemieales eU Hp 24 5 4 SESSION DOWMOAdIN 24 6 Software Revisions es 24 Appendix A USB Architecture with Network 25 Appendix B Calibration Frequency pp 26 Sperian Instrumentation Warranty Gas Detection Products 27 Warnings and Cautions A Signal Words The following signal words as defined by ANSI 2535 4 1998 are used in the IQ Express Reference Manual ANDANG R indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARN NG indicates a potentially h
45. perian Instrumentation reserves the right to correct typographical errors Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions pe 3 Pu SUTIN VV ONS 3 Te OV OT VG W va 4 1 1 Tests and record keeplng pp 4 1 2 PA COMME GON e T m m E 4 12 1 USB Connection ete old c dede e E uda nr td nt EN 4 1 2 2 Ethernet Connection and E mail 4 1 3 PC Tsequiremielils 5 1 3 1 Ethernet Requirements pp 5 1 4 Instrument Firmware Requirements pp 5 1 5 Power Requlremients 5 c eer rc LG a ela i Y va wu 5 1 5 1 Dock with direct USB Connection to PC pp 5 1 5 2 Multi Dock Setup with USB Connection pp 5 1 6 Sensor compallbillD ie 5 1 7 Default Calibration Gas Settings and Dock Compatibility pp 6 1 8 Calibration Gas Cylinder Regulator 6 1 9 D SA iE EE 6 2 EQ UR Reiner co 6 2 1 Iistallation OVENVICW OPE px VUE d eorr ERU 6 2 2 IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL Database Server Installation 6 2 3 IQ Database Manager Software Installation pp 7 2 4 IQ Express PC Software Installation pp 7 2 5 Install IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL database 8 2 6 Power and
46. re shipped from Sperian Instrumentation configured for CO H2S instruments with standard calibration gas settings In the event that the dock is to be used as a Stand alone calibration station for an instrument with a gas other than CO or H2S or requires a non standard calibration gas setting the dock must be reprogrammed with the IQ Express PC Software The IQ Express PC Software must be loaded onto the PC prior to completing the physical connection to the PC When connected to the PC the IQ Express will automatically upload all instrument data into the PC whenever the instrument is placed in the dock Note Do not connect the IQ Express to the PC until the software has been installed and the PC has been restarted 1 1 Tests and record keeping The IQ Express Station automatically performs the following eight procedures whenever an instrument is placed in the dock e Instrument identification e Battery test e Audible alarm test e Visual alarm test e Vibrating alarm test if applicable e Fresh air calibration e Bump test e Record keeping e Datalogger and Eventlogger download IQ Express must be connected to PC to extract the information from the dock In the event that an instrument fails the bump test or if the instrument s calibration due date has passed the IQ Express will automatically proceed to a full calibration without further intervention from the user If the instrument fails any of the tests liste
47. rior to each day s use It is not necessary to make a calibration adjustment if the readings fall between 90 and 120 of the expected value As an example if a CO sensor is checked using a gas concentration of 50 PPM it is not necessary to perform a calibration unless the readings are either below 45 PPM or above 60 PPM The Canadian Standards Association CSA requires combustible gas sensors to undergo calibration when the displayed value during a bump test fails to fall between 100 and 120 of the expected value for the gas Lengthening the Intervals between Verification of Accuracy We are often asked whether there are any circumstances in which the period between accuracy checks may be lengthened Sperian Instrumentation is not the only manufacturer to be asked this question One of the professional organizations to which Sperian Instrumentation belongs is the Industrial Safety Equipment Association ISEA The Instrument Products group of this organization has been very active in developing a protocol to clarify the minimum conditions under which the interval between accuracy checks may be lengthened A number of leading gas detection equipment manufacturers have participated in the development of the ISEA guidelines concerning calibration frequency Sperian Instrumentation s procedures closely follow these guidelines If your operating procedures do not permit daily checking of the sensors Sperian Inst
48. rs 7 For docks that will be connected permanently by USB port configure the docks by connecting them to the PC s USB port For an Ethernet connection follow the Ethernet Instructions that came with the dock See Appendix A for the USB Connection Diagram 22 18 Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL Database Server Installation The IQ Administrator Pro Program is contained on the IQ Express Installation Disk Place the disk in your PC s CD tray and follow the installation instructions given in the IQ Administrator Pro Reference Manual that is included with the IQ Express Dock 2 3 IQ Database Manager Software Installation The Database Manager Pro Program is contained on the IQ Express Installation Disk Place the disk in your PC s CD tray and follow the installation instructions given in the IQ Database Manager Software manual that is included with the IQ Express 2 4 IQ Express PC Software Installation Note Screens shown below may be slightly different depending on your PC s operating system 1 The Software Installation screen should come up automatically once the installation of Database Manager is complete If this screen does not come up access the CD drive using Windows Explorer TON Depress Softens Dnaballstion m Postagaresct Select SO 10 Inala TOM Experts Pos Mot Irate f Dybe Manager Pes 5 000007 E M Database
49. rumentation recommends the following procedure to establish a safe and prudent accuracy check schedule for your Sperian instruments 1 During a period of initial use of at least 10 days in the intended atmosphere check the sensor response daily to be sure there is nothing in the atmosphere that is poisoning the sensor s The period of initial use must be of sufficient duration to ensure that the sensors are exposed to all conditions that might have an adverse effect on the sensors 2 If these tests demonstrate that itis not necessary to make adjustments the time between checks may be lengthened The interval between accuracy checking should not exceed 30 days 3 When the interval has been extended the toxic and combustible gas sensors should be replaced immediately upon warranty expiration This will minimize the risk of failure during the interval between sensor checks 4 history of the instrument response between verifications should be kept Any conditions incidents experiences or exposure to 26 contaminants that might have an adverse effect on the calibration state of the sensors should trigger immediate re verification of accuracy before further use o Any changes in the environment in which the instrument is being used or changes in the work that is being performed should trigger a resumption of daily checking 6 If there is any doubt at any time as to the accuracy of the sensors
50. s Dock is delivered with an appropriate power supply and a variety of adapters The IQ Express Dock must be plugged into an appropriate electrical outlet using the power supply wall cube that was included with the dock at the time of purchase If multiple IQ Express docks are purchased with the IQ Express Mounting Bracket an optional power supply is available that is capable of running up to four IQ Express Docks from a single electrical outlet Note If the IQ Express Dock s is to be installed on the IQ Express Mounting Bracket follow the instructions that were sent with the bracket 1 5 4 Dock with direct USB Connection to PC The IQ Express must be plugged into an appropriate electrical outlet using the power supply wall cube that was included with the dock at the time of purchase A USB cable is included to connect the dock to the PC with the USB cable 1 5 2 Multi Dock Setup with USB Connection For multi dock configurations each dock must be powered using the power supply that was included with the dock An alternate option is to purchase the optional power supply that is capable of running up to 4 IQ Express Docks Under no circumstances can multiple IQ Express Docks be run from a single USB port regardless of whether it is a powered or non powered hub Power and Connectivity are discussed in greater detail in section 2 6 1 6 Sensor compatibility Standard versions of the IQ Express Dock are capable of proc
51. s on connecting calibration gas cylinders NOTE USB cable length from PC to dock may not exceed 10 feet 2 6 2 PC Multi Dock via USB For multi dock configurations each dock must be powered using the power supply that was included with the dock An alternate option is to purchase the optional power supply that is capable of running up to 4 IQ Express Docks Under no circumstances can multiple docks be run from a single USB hub regardless of whether it is a powered or non powered hub Once the power requirement for each dock is satisfied the USB connection to the PC can be made by using a USB hub or by directly connecting the USB cable to the PC 2 Connecting the Calibration Gas Cylinder s to the Dock s Connection requirements for calibration gas cylinders vary with how many docks will be connected to the cylinder and whether the calibration gas is considered reactive Enhanced versions of the IQ Express include a tubing assembly that is suitable for use with reactive gases Fresh Air Port Toxic Gas Port Figure 2 7 IQ Express Gas Ports For instructions on connecting the gas cylinder to a single IQ Express dock proceed to section 2 7 1 For instructions on connecting the gas cylinder to multiple IQ Express docks proceed to section 2 7 2 2 7 1 Single Cylinder to Single IQ Express Dock 1 Insert the demand flow regulator into the calibration gas cylinder 2 Standard docks are delivered with a 24 pi
52. ss is connected to the gas cylinder s and has been properly configured insert the detector into the port on the IQ Express Once the IQ Express recognizes the instrument it will show the following screens as the detector s status is assessed Once the connection is made the IQ Express will display Connected followed by the instrument type and software version Note Instrument firmware version 4 3 or greater is required for interface with the IQ Express Attempts to use the IQ Express with Toxi OxyPro Ltd instruments with firmware versions lower than 4 3 will result in system errors If the connection can not be completed the IQ Express Dock will show a series of screens detailing the failure When Fail Try Again is shown remove the instrument from the dock wait for it to reset and then reinsert it into the dock 4 1 Test Sequence Once the instrument has been recognized the zero calibration will begin AW ARNING Performing the fresh air calibration in a contaminated atmosphere will lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous readings The IQ Express must be located in a fresh air environment containing 20 9 oxygen and no toxic gases during calibration If fresh air is unavailable a cylinder of zero air containing 20 9 oxygen and 0 PPM toxic gases must be connected to the fresh air port with a demand flow regulator and a piece of tubing whenever an instrument is in the IQ Express Dock
53. t matches its own PIN it will process the instrument If the dock fails to detect a PIN or recognizes a non matching PIN it will not process the instrument To use the passcode feature a PIN must be entered into the IQ Express Software and then uploaded to every instrument that will interface with the dock Each dock must then be programmed with the same PIN and set to check for the code in the instruments 1 Verify that the ToxiPro and ToxiLtd instruments have firmware version 6 3 or higher Instrument firmware version is shown in the start up screens for the instrument If needed new ToxiPro Firmware can be downloaded at no charge from Sperian Instrumentation s download website at http www biodownloads com The ToxiLtd will need to be returned to Sperian Instrumentation for firmware updates 2 Verify that the IQ Express Dock contains firmware version 4 23 or higher New dock firmware can also be downloaded at no charge from Sperian Instrumentation s download website at http www biodownloads com 3 Select the dock that will be used to write the PIN Personal Identification Number to the instrument Connect the dock to the PC either by USB port or by Ethernet port If using an Ethernet connection the Ethernet setting must be configured to Live If more than one dock will be used to update the instruments perform steps 4 10 for each dock 4 Open the IQ Express software 5 Click Advanced in t
54. t for increased control over system operations Note If the dock is configured for an Ethernet connection specific instructions for Ethernet are included with the dock Unless otherwise specified at the time of purchase all IQ Express Docks are shipped from Sperian Instrumentation configured for CO H2S instruments with the standard calibration gas settings If the user chooses to activate the IQ Express without a PC connection or if the PC connection has been lost the dock will operate with the last set of calibration gas settings that were uploaded into the instrument and will automatically store calibration data until the onboard memory is full Note Do not connect the IQ Express Dock to the PC until the IQ Express and IQ Database Manager Software have been installed and the PC has been restarted 2 1 Installation Overview 1 Install the PostGreSQL Database and the IQ Administrator Pro program See section 2 2 below 2 Install the IQ Database Manager program as described in section 2 3 3 Install the IQ Express PC Software as described below in section 2 4 4 Use Administrator Pro to create a default PostgreSQL database as described below in section 2 5 5 Follow the instructions in section 2 6 for connecting the IQ Express Dock s to the PC via USB Follow the Ethernet Instructions booklet if connecting by Ethernet 6 Follow the instructions in section 2 7 for connecting the calibration gas cylinde
55. the one that most closely approximates the background noise level expected during testing The Minimum Sound Level setting determines the minimum amount of sound required to pass the alarm test The setting is controlled by a slider The higher the setting the louder the alarm will need to be to pass the test The sound level is given in decibels when the cursor is placed over the slider Sound Level to Pass Office Quiet Industrial Industrial Quiet Office Office Quiet Sound Level to Pass OCS Calibration Interval The Dock s calibration interval settings are controlled from the Dock Tab and are located below the battery level and above the LCD Display box The dock s calibration interval is the maximum number of days that the dock will allow to pass between calibrations for any instrument that is placed in the dock If an instrument is placed in the dock and the interval has been exceeded the dock will automatically initiate a full span calibration of the instrument regardless of the results of the bump test or the instrument s own calibration status Calibration Interval Enable Cal Interval 30 To use the setting click on Enable Cal Interval and set the interval to the number of days between calibrations Note that this setting overrides the instrument s own calibration due reminder and may cause the instrument to undergo a full calibration even when the instrument
56. xpress Software is launched the following screen will be shown louie DS Dass Bali F Ta The screen is divided into right and left sides The left side gives the status of the docks that are currently installed and recognized At the top of the right side of the screen there is a tab for each dock that is currently installed and recognized Within each dock tab are two sub tabs one for dock controls and one that shows the calibration status and details for the instrument that is currently in the dock 3 1 Dock Status 3 1 1 Dock status LED The status bars at the far left show the status of the docks that are currently registered on the PC Each dock that is currently connected to the PC by either USB or by a Live Ethernet connection will have a distinct status bar The green LED at the far left shows the general status of the dock Dock Status LED IQ F apress Configuration Dock 01006 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault e uw All docks that are connected via Ethernet and are currently in Listening Mode are given a single status bar i al IQ Express Configuration File Tools Help Dock 01000 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault e ue Dock 01006 Detected Connected Processing OK Fault Listening i Records Downloading Query Fault For docks Listening Mode if a single fault is detected

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