Sperian IQ Express Operating Manual
Reference
Manual
IQ Express
Docking Station
for
ToxiPro
,
ToxiLtd &
Toxi3Ltd
Honeywell Analytics
651 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(800) 711-6776 (860) 344-1079
Fax (860) 344-1068
Part number 13-275
Version 4.05
31May2011
THE IQ EXPRESS IS DESIGNED TO INTERFACE WITH HONEYWELL
ANALYTICS GAS DETECTORS.
HONEYWELL ANALYTICS 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
Honeywell Analytics Part Number 13-275
Version 4.05
Copyright 2011
by
Honeywell Analytics, Inc.
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.
Honeywell Analytics reserves the right to correct typographical errors.
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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions........................................................................................ 3
A. Signal Words................................................................................................................ 3
1. Overview ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Tests and record keeping......................................................................................... 5
1.2 PC Connection ......................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 USB Connection....................................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Ethernet Connection and E-mail............................................................................... 6
1.3 PC Requirements..................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Ethernet Requirements ..................................................................................... 6
1.4 Instrument Firmware Requirements ......................................................................... 6
1.5 Power Requirements................................................................................................ 6
1.5.1 Dock with direct USB Connection to PC ........................................................... 6
1.5.2 Multi-Dock Setup with USB Connection............................................................ 6
1.6 Sensor compatibility ................................................................................................. 6
1.7 Default Calibration Gas Settings and Dock Compatibility......................................... 7
1.8 Calibration Gas Cylinder Regulator Requirements................................................... 7
1.9 Delivery .................................................................................................................... 7
2. Installation ..................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Installation Overview ................................................................................................ 7
2.2 IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL Database Server Installation ....................... 8
2.3 IQ Database Manager Software Installation............................................................. 8
2.4 IQ Express PC Software Installation ........................................................................ 8
2.5 Install IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL database. .......................................... 9
2.6 Power and Connectivity............................................................................................ 9
2.6.1 PC – Single Dock via USB................................................................................ 9
2.6.2 PC – Multi Dock via USB .................................................................................. 9
2.7 Connecting the Calibration Gas Cylinder(s) to the Dock(s) .................................... 10
2.7.1 Single Cylinder to Single IQ Express Dock ..................................................... 10
2.7.2 Single Cylinder to Multiple Docks.................................................................... 10
2.7.3 Fresh Air Port Instructions............................................................................... 11
Fresh Air Filter............................................................................................................ 12
Providing Fresh Air in a Contaminated Environment.................................................. 12
Option 1: Using a Gas Cylinder to Provide Fresh Air to the Dock ......................... 12
Option 2: Using a Sealed Conduit to Provide Fresh Air to the Dock...................... 13
Multi-Dock Setups with Fresh Air Manifold............................................................. 13
2.8 Dock Setup............................................................................................................. 14
3. Software ....................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Dock Status............................................................................................................ 15
3.1.1 Dock status LED ............................................................................................. 15
3.1.2 Instrument status LEDs................................................................................... 15
3.2 Dock Controls and Instrument Status..................................................................... 16
3.2.1 Dock Configuration ......................................................................................... 16
Hardware Configuration ............................................................................................. 16
2
AC Power................................................................................................................... 16
LCD Contrast Control................................................................................................. 16
Battery........................................................................................................................ 17
Pump Diagnostics ...................................................................................................... 17
Audible Alarm Sensitivity Controls ............................................................................. 17
Calibration Interval ..................................................................................................... 17
Gas Configuration ...................................................................................................... 17
Special Instructions: Gas Configuration, Oxygen Detectors...................................... 18
Saving new settings ................................................................................................... 19
Dock LCD Display ...................................................................................................... 19
Ethernet Controls ....................................................................................................... 19
3.2.2 Instrument Tab................................................................................................ 19
3.3 Advanced Settings / Passcode............................................................................... 20
4. Dock Use......................................................................................................21
4.1 Test Sequence ....................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Loss of IrDA Connection ........................................................................................ 23
4.3 Test Failures .......................................................................................................... 23
4.3.1 No gas detected.............................................................................................. 23
4.3.2 Span calibration failure ................................................................................... 23
4.3.3 Wrong Gas Type............................................................................................. 23
4.3.4 Alarm test failure............................................................................................. 23
4.3.5 PC Aborted Test ............................................................................................. 23
5. Tools............................................................................................................. 23
5.1 Dock ....................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 ToxiPro................................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Certificates ............................................................................................................. 25
5.4 Session and Event Downloading............................................................................ 25
6. IQ Templates................................................................................................ 25
7. Software Revisions ..................................................................................... 25
Appendix A: USB Architecture with Network Access..................................... 27
Appendix B: Calibration Frequency ................................................................. 28
Honeywell Analytics Warranty Gas Detection Products .................................29
Warnings and Cautions
A. Signal Words
The following signal words, as defined by ANSI Z535.4-1998, are used in the IQ Express
Reference Manual.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
may result in moderate or minor injury.
3
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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1. Overview
The IQ Express is an automatic calibration
station for use with the ToxiPro, and ToxiLtd
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 O
S sensors. The enhanced version adds
H
2
the ability to process ToxiPro instruments
for SO
, Cl2, NO2, NH3, HCN and PH3.
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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 are shipped from
Honeywell Analytics configured for CO/H
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
S, or requires a non-standard calibration
H
2
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.
Warning: Do not connect the IQ Express
to the PC until the software has been
installed.
1.1 Tests and record keeping
The IQ Express Station automatically
performs the following eight procedures
whenever an instrument is placed in the
dock.
, CO and
2
S
2
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
(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 listed
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. Note: The
dock can store approximately 1200
records when not connected to the PC.
When the dock exceeds the limit the
oldest test record will be deleted and
replace by the new record.
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 or BioTrak II
applications. 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.
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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 and to view the Ethernet settings.
E-mail capability is controlled entirely
through the IQ Database Manager Pro
program. For more information on the email function see the IQ Database Manager
Pro manual.
1.3 PC Requirements
Pentium Processor 1.0GHz or better or
equivalent
512MB RAM
XP / Vista / Server 2003 and 2008 /
Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit versions)
50MB hard drive disk space
1.3.1 Ethernet Requirements
To be Ethernet compatible, the IQ Express
Dock must have Flash version 7.54 or
higher and must be equipped with an
Ethernet port.
PC Software must be version 8.2 or higher
to support Ethernet connections.
1.4 Instrument Firmware
Requirements
Instrument firmware version 4.3 or higher is
required in the ToxiPro or ToxiLtd for
compatibility with the IQ Express.
Firmware upgrades to the ToxiPro and
ToxiLtd may be made with a PC through the
IrDA port. Instrument firmware upgrades
are available free of charge through
Honeywell Analytics download website:
http://www.biodownloads.com
ToxiLtd instruments with less than Version
9.x must be returned to Honeywell Analytics
for firmware upgrades. Call Honeywell
Analytics for a Return Authorization number
(RA#) before shipping.
ToxiPro v9.20 or higher: ToxiPro IQ
Express version 8.00 or higher is required
for full support of ToxiPro instruments with
v9.20 or higher. Instruments with v9.20
have a compatibility problem when
downloading the instrument’s session and
event data. Please see biodownloads.com
for an upgrade.
1.5 Power Requirements
The IQ Express 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.
1.5.1 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 processing instruments
containing the following sensor types: O
CO and H2S.
Enhanced versions of the IQ Express Dock
are capable of processing instruments with
all of the sensors listed above plus ToxiPro
2,
6
instruments for SO
and PH
.
3
, Cl2, NO2, NH3, HCN
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1.7 Default Calibration Gas
Settings and Dock
Compatibility
Dock
Setting
CO 50 PPM S,E
H2S 25 PPM S,E
CO / H2S 50 PPM CO /
SO2 10 PPM E
Cl2 10.0 PPM E
NO2 5.0 PPM E
NH3 50.0 PPM E
HCN 10.0 PPM E
PH3 5.0 PPM E
Default Calibration Gas Settings and
Default Cal Gas
Setting
25 PPM H2S
Dock Requirements
Dock Type
S=Standard
E=Enhanced
S,E
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.
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 preinstalled 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
Ethernet 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 Honeywell Analytics configured for
CO/H
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.
S instruments with the standard
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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 cylinders.
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.
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2.2 IQ 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.
3. Click “Next” to continue with the
installation. The Licensing Agreement
screen will be shown.
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.
4. If you accept the terms of the License
Agreement, click “I accept.....” and then
click “Next” to continue. The upgrade
information and PC requirements will be
shown.
5. Click “Next” to continue. The Customer
Information screen will be shown.
2. Select IQ Express Pro and click “Install”.
The InstallShield Wizard will begin the
installation.
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.
7. To install IQ Express in the default
directory at “C:\Program Files \
Biosystems \ IQ Express”, simply click
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