Configuring Instruments
DS2 Docking Station
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If original instrument has sensor of type A in positions 1 and 2, and replacement
instrument has sensor of type A in position 1 only, then only the settings from position 1
should be copied to the replacement instrument.
The sensor settings that will be copied are as follows:
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Alarms settings
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Calibration gas
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Calibration gas concentration
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Gas detected
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Response Factor.
5.12. Edit Instrument – The Calibrations Tab
5.12.1. Overview
A calibration is a test that is used to detect inaccuracies in an instrument’s sensors and make
minor adjustments if necessary. When a calibration is performed on an IDS, the results are sent
from the IDS to the DS2 Docking Station system.
Calibration results can be viewed in the DSSAC for an instrument, or for an individual sensor.
NOTE:
Calibration data can also be entered into the system manually using the DSSAC. For
example, if you performed a hand calibration on an instrument, you may wish to store the results
in the DS2 Docking Station database.
To view calibration results for an instrument, follow the instructions listed below.
Step Instruction
1.
Open the DSSAC application.
2.
Click on the Instruments option in the navigation pane. The contents pane displays a
list of instruments.
3.
Double-click on the instrument whose calibration information you wish to view.
4.
Click on the Calibrations tab.
5.
Do one of the following:
Click the Show Last button to display the results of the last calibration for
each of the sensors in the instrument.
Select a Start Date and an End Date, and then click the Display button to
show calibration results for a specific date range.
6.
The calibration results appear in the list.
Alternative: You can also right-click on the instrument and select Properties from
the context menu.
Alternative:
You can also select the instrument, and click the File menu and select
Properties.
