ARA DOCK4 User Manual V1.0
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Device Overview
The ION ARA DOCK4 is an automatic test and calibration station for use with portable gas detectors
ARA 100/100H/200/200H/300/400 manufactured by ION Science. The ARA DOCK4 performs
essential procedures for maintenance of gas detectors including Bump test, Calibration, Buzzer test,
LED test and data log transfers, by one button operation. ARA DOCK4 can test up to 4 gas detectors
at once.
The ARA DOCK4 has two power sources. A 12V DC mains power supply and an internal rechargeable
battery. The internal rechargeable battery provides approximately 5 hours of continuous operation
(based on 4 ARA’s inserted)
The ARA DOCK4 can be connected to a PC to facilitate Dock4Manager software. Dock4Manager
allows authorised users to customise various settings on the ARA DOCK4, eg. changing test
configurations and upgrading FW.
Hardware
Overview
Power Button
Turn On / Off the ARA DOCK4.
Power button has 2 colour LEDs (Red and Green).
Bump test Button
Start Bump test for inserted ARA gas detectors.
Bump button has blue colour LED.
Calibration Button
Start Calibration for inserted ARA gas detectors.
Bump button has green colour LED.
