Maintaining Gas Detectors with the DSX™ Docking Station

The DSX™ Docking Station can maintain the gas detectors that are essential in keeping workers safe within dangerous environments. The docking station offers three distinct modes to accommodate a range of user needs, with each one offering an out-of-the-box solution. These are:

DSX Standalone

In standalone mode, the DSX™ Docking Station needs no network configuration or PC and is ready to be used right away. This mode offers the following benefits:

A simple bump testing process and calibration of instruments on the dock makes the instrument exceptionally easy to use.

Automatic record keeping is possible via direct USB data storage. This eliminates concerns around storage space or the loss of important compliance data.

Automatic printing of bump and calibration certificates is possible with a direct connect printer. This provides hardcopy printouts for hot work and confined space entry.

Automatic instrument wake-up and battery charging features are included as standard.

The instrument offers auto detection of calibration gas type and expiration date upon cylinder connection.

With the use of a DSXi activation key, the DSX Standalone can convert to a cloud-connected, fully automated instrument maintenance station. This means there is no need to send anything back for activation - all upgrades can be performed in the field with ease.

DSXi Cloud-Connected

When working in cloud-connected mode, the DSX™ Docking Station can provide a robust, automated record storage, maintenance and fleet management solution suitable for a number of different settings. Its features include:

The ability for bump test and calibration schedules to be tracked and set to be performed automatically, making sure that instruments are always ready to use before the start of a shift.

Cloud-based data storage provides peace of mind, all the time. It allows for automatic file back-up and easy recovery if there is an incident of unexpected data loss.

Users can smoothly manage fleet, data and software updates from any web-enabled device.

Email alerts and notifications deliver information on potential worker exposure and instrument usage, as well as vital instrument maintenance requirements.

The optional auto calibration gas replenishment program delivers an efficient means of managing calibration gas usage and needs. New cylinders are shipped to the user on demand.

DSX-L Local Server

Using the DSX™ Docking Station in local server mode offers the option of automatically storing data from all connected docking stations behind a secure, corporate firewall. This addresses network and data storage restrictions, according to the users’ preferences. This mode also enables the following features:

Bump test and calibration schedules can be tracked and also set to be performed automatically, ensuring that instruments are prepared and ready for use, automatically, before the start of a shift.

Automatic instrument wake-up and battery charging also help to save time.

Company and application-specific instrument settings can be obtained and applied to instruments from within the company network itself.

Reports can be configured to provide the data users want, when they want it.

Calibration gas status indicators can provide warnings, notifying users of the need to order replacement gas before a cylinder is empty.

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