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© Dräger Safety UK Limited
Edition 12 – February 2019 (Edition 01 – March 2008)
Subject to alteration
Draeger Safety UK Limited
Ullswater Close
Tel +44 1670 352 891
Blyth, NE24 4RG
Fax +44 1670 356 266
United Kingdom
www.draeger.com
Dräger PC Link
Quick reference guide
Instructions for use
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Safety-related information
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Before using this product, carefully read the instructions for use.
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Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully understand
and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the
purposes specified in the Intended Use section of this document.
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Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are
retained and appropriately used by the product user.
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Only fully trained and competent users are permitted to use this
product.
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Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated
with this product.
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Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or the proper
functioning of the product may be impaired.
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Do not use a faulty or incomplete product, and do not modify the
product.
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Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
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This device has been tested and complies with the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) Rules. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer will void your authority to
operate this product.
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Conventions used in this document
2.1
Definitions of alert icons
Alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight text that
requires a greater awareness by the user. A definition of the meaning of
each icon is as follows:
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in physical injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the
product or environment.
2.2
Trademarks
Bodyguard
®
is a registered trademark of Dräger in the European Union
and/or other countries. Contact Dräger for details.
Microsoft
®
and Windows
®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Description
3.1
Product overview
Dräger PC Link is used to read and reprogram compatible Dräger
products. The box contains (Fig A):
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A PC Link Module (1)
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PC Link application installation media
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A USB cable (type-B connector to type-A connector) (2)
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A mounting bracket (3)
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Four mounting screws (4)
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Ten personal identification (ID) cards (5)
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Documentation (6), including:
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A declaration of conformity
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Device disposal instructions
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These instructions
The PC Link Module is a radio frequency (RF) communication device that
can wirelessly transmit and receive information from compatible Dräger
products. The PC Link application is a Microsoft
®
Windows
®
-compatible
application that, when installed on to an appropriate computer, provides
the following functionality:
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Reading and reprogramming of settings and parameters, including
configuration, firmware, and identification details.
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Downloading of data log information.
Personal ID cards are used with Bodyguard
®
7000 or Sentinel 7000
products to quickly transfer user details saved on the card to the user
interface. See the product instructions for use for more details.
3.2
Intended use
PC Link is intended to be used with the following Dräger products:
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Bodyguard
®
7000 electronic monitoring unit
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Bodyguard
®
1500 personal alert safety system
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Bodyguard
®
1000 personal alert safety system
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Sentinel 7000 electronic monitoring unit
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Sentinel 1500 personal alert safety system
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Bodyguard
®
or Sentinel TX Gauge
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Sentinel TX H Gauge
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Personal ID cards
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Desktop 4-way charger
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In-cab charger
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Use
4.1
Prerequisites
PC Link requires a computer running a Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop
operating system (Windows
®
7 or later) with a USB type-A connector.
4.2
Preparation for use
4.2.1
Fitting the mounting bracket
1. Secure the mounting bracket to an appropriate location using the
supplied screws.
2. Align and fit the PC Link Module to the mounting bracket. Rotate the
PC Link Module clockwise to secure it to the mounting bracket.
4.2.2
Installing the PC
Link application and connecting the
PC Link Module
1. Insert the PC Link application installation media into the computer.
2. Launch the PC Link application installer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, connect the
PC Link Module to the computer as follows:
a. Connect the type-B connector of the supplied USB cable to the
PC Link Module.
b. Connect the type-A connector of the supplied USB cable to the
computer.
4.3
Connecting the Dräger product
4.3.1
Bodyguard
®
7000 or Sentinel 7000
1. Ensure that PC Link Module is connected to the computer, then launch
the PC Link application.
2. Ensure that the device is switched on, then place it on to the
3. Select the green connect button in the PC Link application. On
connection:
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The link icon ( ) will display on the device screen.
○
The product screen will be displayed in the PC Link application.
4.3.2
Bodyguard
®
1000/1500,
Sentinel 1500,
TX Gauge
or
TX H Gauge
1. Ensure that PC Link Module is connected to the computer, then launch
the PC Link application.
2. Switch off the device.
3. Press and hold:
○
Bodyguard
®
1000/1500 or Sentinel 1500:
The left button ( )
until the green (active) LED illuminates continuously.
○
TX Gauge:
The gauge illumination button ( ) until the green
(active) LED illuminates continuously.
○
TX H Gauge:
The gauge illumination button ( ) for a minimum of
4 seconds
4. Immediately place the device face down on to the
PC Link Module (Fig C, Fig D or Fig E), then release the button.
5. Select the green connect button in the PC Link application. On
connection:
○
The green and amber LEDs on the unit will flash at one second
intervals to indicate that the device is in communication mode.
○
The product screen will be displayed in the PC Link application.
If connection does not occur within approximately 25 seconds, the device
will automatically switch to active mode or switch off, and connection to the
PC Link application will not be possible. If this occurs, restart the
connection procedure.
If a device is inactive on the PC Link Module for approximately 10 minutes,
the communication link between the device and the PC Link application
automatically breaks.
4.3.3
Personal ID card
Do not insert a personal ID card into the PC Link Module while the
PC Link Module is connected to another product. The PC Link application
functions will be inhibited and error messages may be displayed.
1. Ensure that PC Link Module is connected to the computer, then launch
the PC Link application.
2. Insert the personal ID card into the slot in the PC Link Module (Fig F).
3. In the PC Link application, select
Options > Manage user ID cards
.
4.4
During use
CAUTION
The PC Link application allows reprogramming of some parameters and
settings outside the compliance standards in the country of use.
►
Ensure that settings are not programmed outside the relevant local or
national laws and regulations.
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The green LED on PC Link Module will illuminate or flicker during read
or write operations.
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For further information and help, refer to the PC Link user guide (in the
PC Link application, select
Help > Instructions for use
).
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Troubleshooting
Contact Dräger if the symptom remains after the remedy actions have
been attempted, or if the symptom is not described in the table below.
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Maintenance
The PC Link Module does not require any scheduled maintenance. Clean
the PC Link Module when required.
6.1
Cleaning and disinfecting
NOTICE
Immersion in fluids, and products other than a mild soap solution or
antistatic cleaner, may damage the equipment.
►
Do not immerse the equipment in cleaning fluids or water.
►
Do not clean the equipment with organic solvents or abrasive
materials.
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the PC Link Module.
2. Carefully clean the PC Link Module using a clean lint-free cloth
moistened in a mild soap solution to remove excess dirt.
3. Dry the PC Link Module using a dry cloth.
4. Carefully clean the PC Link Module using a clean lint-free cloth and a
proprietary antistatic cleaning agent.
5. Ensure that the PC Link Module, USB cable, and USB connectors are
clean, dry, and undamaged, then connect the USB cable to the
PC Link Module.
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Disposal
Dispose of the product in accordance with the applicable rules and
regulations.
7.1
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as household waste. This is
indicated by the adjacent symbol. You can return this product to
Dräger free of charge. For information please contact the national
marketing organisations or Dräger.
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Technical data
Nominal frequency: 125kHz 66dBuA/m at 10m
Symptom
Fault
Remedy
Unable to install PC Link
application
Not enough free space on
computer
Create more free space on
the computer or change
the application install
location to a place that has
more free space, then try
to install the application
again.
No permission to install
software
Sign into the computer with
an account that has
administrator access and
try to install the application
again, or contact your
computer administrator.
Software incompatibility
Ensure that the computer
meets the minimum
requirements as stated in
Section 4.1.
Unable to launch PC Link
application
Software incompatibility
Ensure that the computer
meets the minimum
requirements as stated in
Section 4.1.
No connection between
computer and
PC Link Module
USB cable not connected
correctly
Reconnect and check the
USB connections to the
computer and
PC Link Module.
Fault with USB cable or
connectors
Connect the type-A
connector of the supplied
USB cable to a different
USB connector in the
computer.
Contact Dräger.
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