ARA DOCK4 User Manual V1.0
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Management of the ARA DOCK4
Replace gas cylinder
If you need to test gas detectors that is different from the gas type currently installed, or if the gas
cylinder runs out of gas due to continuous use, you will need to replace the gas cylinder.
WARNING
:
A small amount of gas may leak when gas cylinder is removed. Remove it in a well-
ventilated area.
WARNING
: Continuous use of the ARA DOCK4 when a gas cylinder is empty may damage the ARA
DOCK4. Ensure that gas cylinder is replaced when appropriate.
Connect Communication Cable for Dock4Manager software
To use the Dock4Manager to manage the ARA DOCK4, a communication cable must be connected.
The ARA DOCK4 has an ethernet and USB port. Either ports can be used to connect to a PC.
Dock4Manager Software Features
Change gas configurations
If a calibration gas cylinder of different gases or concentrations is only available which differs from
the recommended default calibration gases, then these span values need to be changed and sent
(write) to the ARA DOCK4 via Dock4Manager.
Install ARA Gas Detector Firmware Upgrade Image
To perform a firmware upgrade to ARA gas detectors via ARA DOCK4, the firmware upgrade image
file must be installed in the ARA DOCK4. Users can easily upload the file to ARA DOCK4 by Using
Dock4Manager.
Firmware Upgrade of the ARA DOCK4
Users can update ARA DOCK4 as latest version using Dock4Manager.
Read Event/Test Logs
Dock4Manager can read event/test logs from ARA DOCK4, generate reports and forward via email. It
can also print test and calibration certificates.
There are many other features. Please refer to Dock4Manager Manual.
