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Reference

Manual

IQ Express



Docking Station

for

MultiPro

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Honeywell Analytics, Inc.
405 Barclay Boulevard
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(800) 711-6776
(847) 955-8200
Fax (800) 995-4992
Part number 13-287
Version 4
27 August 2012

Summary of Contents for IQ Express

Page 1: ...ence Manual IQ Express Docking Station for MultiPro Honeywell Analytics Inc 405 Barclay Boulevard Lincolnshire IL 60069 800 711 6776 847 955 8200 Fax 800 995 4992 Part number 13 287 Version 4 27 August 2012 ...

Page 2: ...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 MultiPro IQ Express Reference Manual Honeywell Analytics Part Number 13 287 V...

Page 3: ...Software Installation 6 2 5 Install IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL database 8 2 6 Power and Connectivity 8 2 6 1 PC Single Dock via USB 8 2 6 2 PC Multi Dock via USB 8 2 7 Connecting the Calibration Gas Cylinder to the Dock s 9 2 7 1 Single Cylinder to Single Dock 9 2 7 2 Single Cylinder to Multiple Docks 9 2 7 3 Fresh Air Port Instructions 10 Fresh Air Filter 10 Providing Fresh Air in a Cont...

Page 4: ...p Menu 23 5 3 1 Check for Update 23 5 3 2 About IQ Express 23 6 Software Upgrades 24 Appendix A USB Architecture with Network Access 25 Appendix B Calibration Frequency 26 Honeywell Analytics Warranty Gas Detection Products 27 Warnings and Cautions A Signal Words The following signal words as defined by ANSI Z535 4 1998 are used in the MultiPro IQ Express Reference Manual indicates an imminently h...

Page 5: ...logger 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 MultiPro IQ Express Docking Station will automatically proceed to a full calibration without further intervention from the user Note The MultiPro IQ Express Dock only tests the sensors that are currently detected by the MultiPro The MultiPro on...

Page 6: ... 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 MultiPro IQ Express docks Under no circumstances can multiple docks be run from a single USB port or from a USB hub regardless of whether it is a powered or non powered hub Power and Connectivity are discussed in greater detail...

Page 7: ...et Instructions booklet 6 Follow the instructions in section 2 7 for providing calibration gas and fresh air to the dock s 7 For docks that will be connected permanently by USB port configure the docks by connecting them to the PC s USB port If the instrument is to be connected via Ethernet follow the Ethernet Instructions that came with the dock 2 2 IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL Database Se...

Page 8: ...me 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 Pro MultiPro IQ Express Pro click Next To install the files to another directory click Browse and use Windows Explorer to specify the new ...

Page 9: ...wed 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...

Page 10: ...8 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 Honeywell Analytics part number 12 061 has a maximum output capacity of 3 liters per minute so it can be used to calibrate up to 8 docks simultaneously ...

Page 11: ...k in Fresh Air Yes N A Multiple Docks in Fresh Air Yes N A Single Dock w Zero Air Cylinder No No Multiple Docks w Zero Air Cylinder No Yes Single Dock w Sealed Fresh Air Conduit Yes No Multiple Docks w Sealed Fresh Air Conduit Yes Yes Air Filter Check Valve Requirements Chart The fresh air filter is placed on the Air Port at the dock to protect the dock from contaminants Check valves are used to e...

Page 12: ...onnect 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 also not required in this configuration For multiple dock setups up to 8 a one way check valve must be placed in the line between each T fitting and dock to ensure the purity of t...

Page 13: ...o 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 Initial PC Dock Connection Once the software has been installed and the USB wire s is are plugged into the USB port the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will be shown on the PC and a number of messages ...

Page 14: ...rnates between the following two screens Note The asterisk to the right of the time indicates that the dock is connected to the PC and that the MultiPro IQ Express Pro PC software is running 3 Software To launch the IQ Express Software click on the IQ Express icon on your PC s desktop Note The Database Manager must be launched prior to launching the MultiPro IQ Express Software to establish a data...

Page 15: ... to successfully complete the processing dictated by the instrument s template in the IQ Database Manager Pro Program OK will be shown in green For more information regarding template settings see the IQ Database Manager Pro Reference Manual If a fault is detected and the dock is unable to complete the tests the red fault light will be shown on the screen Details of the fault will be listed in the...

Page 16: ...y lost adjust the connection speed down gradually until the problem is resolved Audible Alarm Sensitivity Controls The audible alarm sensitivity controls allow the user to customize the audible alarm test criteria The Background Noise Level adjustment offers four levels of background noise levels For the best results select the one that most closely approximates the background noise level expected...

Page 17: ...ns 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 To use the setting click on Enable Cal Interval and set the interval to the number of days between calibrations ...

Page 18: ...ss the Ping button A status window will be shown to indicate whether the ping was successful or not 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 To test the e mail ability of the dock press the Test E mai...

Page 19: ...hen be programmed with the same PIN and set to check for the code in the instruments 1 Verify that the MultiPro instruments have firmware version 5 0 or higher Instrument firmware version is shown in the start up screens for the instrument If needed new MultiPro Firmware can be downloaded at no charge from the Biodownload s website at http www biodownloads com 2 Verify that the MultiPro IQ Express...

Page 20: ...OK PIN Lock Enabled will then be shown in the PC software in the dock configuration window 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 D...

Page 21: ...vailable 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 MultiPro IQ Express Dock Once the zero calibration is complete the dock will flow gas to the instrument in order to perform the bump test If the instrument is due for calibration the dock will bypass...

Page 22: ...e dock If that fails to correct the problem call Honeywell Analytics for more information 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 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...

Page 23: ...k on the arrow to the right of the timeout setting to access the list and select the new setting The Calibration Gas Lot Number is an input box that allows the user to enter the lot number into the PC s records The lot number will then be shown on any calibration certificates that are printed To select a specific sound that will be played when the dock experiences a fault condition first click the...

Page 24: ...t Skip Calibration to automatically skip the calibration of any instrument that is placed in the dock 5 2 3 Certificates The Certificates tab provides controls for the automatic printing of Calibration and Bump Test 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 ...

Page 25: ...m Files Biosystems MultiPro IQ Express Dock Flash Then run the Flash Upload program which is located in the same directory The following screen will be shown when the PC is ready to proceed with the flash upgrade Click Yes The status of the upload is shown at the far right of the screen in the dock s information page The dock will also indicate that the Flash is being uploaded CAUTION Interfering ...

Page 26: ...25 Appendix A USB Architecture with Network Access ...

Page 27: ... the expected value For oxygen the acceptable range is considered to be 0 5 vol so 20 4 to 21 4 O2 in ambient clean air or via application of zero air Further for oxygen for application of Honeywell Analytics 18 0 O2 balance gases the reading should again be within 0 5 vol so 17 5 to 18 5 O2 Lengthening the Intervals between Calibration Checks or Bump Tests The MultiPro has been shipped with a def...

Page 28: ... TO THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HONEYWELL ANALYTICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND CONNECTED TO THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY Instrument Accessory Warranty Periods Product s Warranty Period PHD6 2 years from date of purchase ToxiPro MultiPro 2 years from date of purchase Battery packs and chargers sampling...

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