Industrial Scientific DSX, DSXi Product Manual
Product
Manual
DSX Standalone Mode
DSXi Cloud-connected Mode
iNet® Accounts
Edition: 1
May 4, 2015
Part Number: 17156005-1
Industrial Scientific Corporation.
Pittsburgh, PA USA
Shanghai, China
© 2015 Industrial Scientific Corporation
All rights reserved. Published 2015
Revision 0
Contents
Warnings and Cautionary Statements .............................................................................................................................................. 1
General Information .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Capabilities ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Compatibilities ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements and Supplies ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Certifications ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Care and Operating Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Training ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Work-space Checklist ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Unpack .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Setup Instruction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Use .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Use Instruction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Error Messages ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Warranty and Limitation of Liability ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Contact Information ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Warnings and Cautionary Statements
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 only in a clean-air environment known to be nonhazardous.
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:
Operation near high radio frequency (RF) fields (near 2-way radio transmission antennas where the RF
fields may greatly exceed 10 V/M, etc.).
AC Power Mains that may have excessive power surges, spikes, or transients (from large AC motors
operating heavy loads, which may induce voltage sags, etc.).
Use only at altitudes below 2,000 m (6,000 ').
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 helps 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
the source of emissions that might interfere with other equipment installed nearby.
NOTE: Per 30 CFR 75.320(b), the product tests for oxygen deficiency of MSHA-approved oxygen
detectors compatible with the product that can detect 19.5% oxygen with an accuracy of ±0.5%.
NOTE: Per 30 CFR 22.7(d)(2)(i), the acceptable limit during calibration and bump testing with 2.5%
methane must be 10% for MSHA-approved instruments using Industrial Scientific certified calibration gas.
NOTE: This product has an internal pump that controls the flow of gas delivered to the system. As a
result of the internal pump, a demand-flow regulator must be used in conjunction with this product.
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General Information
Introduction
Capabilities
Compatibilities
System Requirements and Supplies
Certifications
Care and Operating Guidelines
Training
Order type
Reference
DSX Standalone Mode
Standalone Mode (unit, order, etc.)
DSXi Cloud-connected Mode (DSXi)
DSXi (unit, order, etc.)
DSX-to-DSXi upgrade (DSXi)
DSXi (unit, order, etc.)
iNet® Account (replacement or add-on equipment)
iNet Account (unit)
Automatically performs one on-dock task (bump test [default setting] or calibration).
When a USB data storage device (included) is connected, the following are automatically downloaded to
the device when an instrument is docked:
Records for station-performed bump tests
Records for station-performed calibrations
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Introduction
The DSX™ Docking Station can be installed for use with the gas detection instruments and program
platforms of Industrial Scientific. Within this manual, the docking station is referred by order type or the
references noted below:
Capabilities
The DSX Docking Station order types named above each provide the following.
Choice of 3 or 6 gas intake ports
Charging of compatible instruments
Choice of display-screen language: English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), or Spanish
Automated and on-demand (“forced”) bump tests and calibrations
Each order type offers additional functionality as summarized below.
DSX Standalone Mode
General Information
Instrument data logs
Downloaded data are saved to the USB in CSV (comma separated values) file format, which can be
opened with (or imported to) a spreadsheet.
Automatically performs all scheduled instrument tasks on-dock including bump tests, calibrations, firmware
updates, and settings changes.
Instrument data logs and station-performed bump tests and calibrations are automatically uploaded to the
cloud-based Gas Detection Program Platform, iNet Control.
Access to the iNet Control software interface, which provides these capabilities:
View your gas detection program summary and learn of specific issues that need attention.
View alarm events, other instrument data, reports, and alerts.
Take care of basic Account administration including global (fleet) event settings and special events.
Use organizational tools to create equipment groups, and assign settings to equipment groups or
equipment items.
Set up users for iNet Control access; limit or expand a user’s access level and set up users for the
automatic receipt of reports and alerts.
Docking station firmware is automatically updated.
iGas cylinder compatibility data is automatically updated..
Automatically performs all scheduled instrument tasks on-dock including bump tests, calibrations, firmware
updates, and settings changes.
Instrument data logs and station-performed bump tests and calibrations are automatically uploaded to the
cloud-based Gas Detection Program Platform, iNet Control.
Access to the iNet Control software interface, which provides these capabilities:
View your gas detection program summary and learn of specific issues that need attention.
View alarm events, other instrument data, reports, and alerts.
Take care of basic Account administration including global (fleet) event settings and special events.
Use organizational tools to create equipment groups, and assign settings to equipment groups or
equipment items.
Set up users for iNet Control access; limit or expand a user’s access level and set up users for the
automatic receipt of reports and alerts.
Docking station firmware is automatically updated.
iGas cylinder compatibility data is automatically updated..
All iNet docking stations and instruments are leased from and maintained by Industrial Scientific. When an
equipment item is in need of service, iNet Control notifies the account administrators, removes the item
from service, and ships a replacement item.
DSXi Cloud-connected Mode
iNet Accounts
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Compatibilities
The unit should be serviced by qualified personnel only. Contact Industrial Scientific for troubleshooting,
examination, or repair.
The unit is equipped with a fixed-voltage power supply and will operate at only one voltage (see the
regulatory label on the outside of the unit for its operating voltage).
To help protect the unit from sudden, transient increases or decreases in electrical power, use a surge
suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Compatibilities
Each docking station is compatible with one of the following Industrial Scientific instruments:
GasBadge® Pro
MX6 iBrid™ Multigas Monitor
Tango™ TX1 Single-gas Monitor
Ventis™ LS Multigas Monitor
Ventis™ MX4 Multigas Monitor
The docking station is compatible with only iGas™ cylinders used with demand-flow regulators and cardreader-and-tubing assemblies, all from Industrial Scientific. The use of demand-flow regulators that have an
iGas pressure switch is recommended for DSXi units and required for iNet Accounts.
DSXi units are compatible with iNet for the cloud-based storage of and access to data. Standalone Mode
units use a USB storage device for data storage and access, and are compatible with some printers (HP
OfficeJet 100 Mobile Printer recommended).
System Requirements and Supplies
DSX Standalone Mode
A PC and Ethernet cable is recommended for setup.
DSXi Cloud-connected Mode and iNet Accounts
A network connection is required for setup and operation.
The network connection must provide 10/100 Ethernet support using an Ethernet cable that comprises
RJ45 connectors and is of the cable type Cat5 or greater. For longer cables, 14−110 m (46–360 '), use a
solid conductor shielded twisted pair cable.
The docking station does not natively support wireless networking. If a wireless connection is desired, it can
be established through third-party hardware solutions such as wireless bridges or mobile broadband
routers plugged into the unit’s LAN port. Use of such a wireless solution will not affect docking station
operation.
Certifications
The product is certified for use as indicated on the labels affixed to the docking station.
Care and Operating Guidelines
Use the following guidelines to enhance personal safety and protection of the docking station and working
environment.
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General Information
To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire:
Do not use the unit during an electrical storm without proper protection.
Do not connect or disconnect any cables to or from the unit during an electrical storm.
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not push any objects into the openings of the unit.
To avoid possible damage to the unit's system board, wait 5 seconds after powering off the unit before
restarting.
To avoid shorting the unit when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the unit, and
then from the network jack. When connecting a network cable, first plug the cable into the network jack,
then the other end into the unit.
Be sure nothing rests on the unit's cables or tubing. Ensure cables and tubing are not located where they
can be stepped on, cut, tripped over, loosened, or disconnected.
Do not place the unit on or near flammable materials.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors near the unit.
Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water.
Do not drop the unit.
Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power supply from the power source.
Clean the unit with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Do not spray water directly onto the unit.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.
Compressed gas cylinders and their contents may present specific hazards to the user. Use only in a wellventilated area. Use only in accordance with the instructions and warnings as marked on the cylinder and
the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Training
Industrial Scientific offers classroom and self-guided online training options for a variety of topics,
including the setup and operation of the docking station.
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