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1. Overview
The IQ6 Docking Station is an automatic
calibration station for use with the
Sperian PHD6 Gas Detectors. The IQ6
Docking Station automatically performs
up to eight critical tests including sensor
identification, instrument performance,
bump and alarm tests and record-
keeping procedures in 1 minute (for
common configurations). The station
also retains a historical record of testing
and instrument maintenance in the
system's onboard memory.
The IQ6 Dock may be operated as a
stand-alone calibration station, or may be
connected to a PC via USB cable or
Ethernet for increased control over
system operations.
When the Dock is operated without a PC
interface, it will operate with the last set
of calibration gas settings that were
uploaded into the instrument.
Unless otherwise specified at the time of
purchase, all IQ6 Docks are shipped
from Sperian Instrumentation with
standard Sperian calibration gas settings.
In the event that the dock is to be used
as a stand-alone calibration station with
non-standard alarm settings, the dock
must be reprogrammed with the IQ6
Software.
The IQ Express Configuration Software
must be loaded onto the PC prior to
completing the USB connection.
Note: Do not connect the IQ6 Dock to
the PC until the software has been
installed.
1.1 Tests and record keeping
The IQ6 Docking Station automatically
performs the following procedures
whenever an instrument is placed in the
dock.
Instrument identification
Battery test
Audible alarm test
Visual alarm test
Vibrating alarm test (if applicable)
Fresh air calibration
Bump test
Record-keeping
Datalogger and Eventlogger
download (Dock must be connected
to PC)
In the event that an instrument fails the
bump test, or if the instrument’s
calibration due date has passed, the IQ6
Dock will automatically proceed to a full
calibration without further intervention
from the user.
If the instrument fails any of the tests
listed above, the IQ6 Dock will notify the
user through the display on the dock, and
through the PC if the dock is connected
to a computer 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 connection is active.
1.2 PC Connection
PC Software must be installed prior to
connecting the IQ6 Dock to the PC. An
overview of the installation procedure is
given below in section 2.1.
1.2.1 USB Connection
Every IQ6 Dock can be connected to the
PC via the PC’s USB port.
Note: USB cable length from PC to
dock may not exceed 10 feet.
1.2.2 Ethernet Connection and E-mail
IQ6 Dock s with the Ethernet upgrade
may be connected to the PC via USB or
via a network. For Ethernet Connection
instructions, 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 system.
E-mail may be sent 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 PC Requirements
Pentium II Processor 400MHz or
better or equivalent.
128MB RAM.
Windows 98*/2000**/XP
