Alrmet DS2 User manual
Instrument Docking Station Start-up Guide
for the DS2 Docking Station
Start-up Software Installation
Part Number: 17141623
Release Date: December 20, 2013
Version No.: 7
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Warnings and Cautionary Statements
WARNING: Failure to perform certain procedures or note certain conditions may impair the
performance of this product. For maximum safety and optimal performance, please read and
follow the procedures and conditions listed below.
Use of this product in areas where it may be subject to large amounts of electromagnetic
interference may affect the reliable operation of this device and should be avoided.
Sources of large amounts of interference could be and are not limited to:
oOperation near high radio frequency fields (near 2-way radio transmission
antennas where the RF fields may greatly exceed 10 V/M, etc.).
oAC Power Mains that may have excessive power surges / spikes /
transients (from large AC motors operating heavy loads which may induce
voltage sags and, etc.).
NOTE: This product has been tested to, and passes all EMC requirements to EN 61326:1998
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use for Type 2 (Industrial)
Apparatus, as well as FCC Part 15, Class A emissions levels when installed to the requirements
outlined within this manual. Mandatory compliance to these standards help to ensure controlled,
reliable operation of this device when exposed to typical levels of electromagnetic interference
as well as ensuring that this device is not source of emissions that might interfere with other
equipment installed nearby.
NOTE: Per 30 CFR 75.320(b), the DS2 Docking Station tests for oxygen deficiency of MSHA
approved oxygen detectors compatible with the DS2 Docking Station that can detect 19.5 percent
oxygen with an accuracy of ±0.5 percent.
NOTE: Per 30 CFR 22.7(d)(2)(i), the acceptable limit during calibration and bump testing with
2.5% methane must be 10% for MSHA approved instruments using Industrial Scientific certified
calibration gas.
NOTE: The DS2 has an internal pump that controls the flow of gas being delivered to the
system. As a result of the internal pump, a demand flow regulator must be used in conjunction
with this calibration and bump test station.
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Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL............................................................................................................................................1
1.1.DOCUMENT OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................1
1.2.DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS .........................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION TO THE DS2 DOCKING STATION........................................................................................3
2.1.OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................3
2.2.FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................4
2.3.COMPONENTS OF THE DS2 DOCKING STATION NETWORK ..........................................................................4
2.3.2.Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) Overview.................................................................5
2.3.3.Instrument Docking Station (IDS) Overview .........................................................................................6
2.4.REQUIRED NETWORK CONNECTIONS ..........................................................................................................7
GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................................................9
3.1.INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................9
3.2.REQUIREMENTS FOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................10
3.2.1.Server Requirements............................................................................................................................10
3.2.2.PC Requirements.................................................................................................................................12
3.2.3.Running DSSAC v8.6 and higher on a machine that is to run on FDCC Settings...............................12
3.2.4.Additional Requirements and Warnings..............................................................................................13
3.3.INSTALLING MICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVICES (IIS)...........................................................15
AND MICROSOFT MESSAGE QUEUING (MSMQ)......................................................................................................15
3.3.1.Overview..............................................................................................................................................15
3.3.3.Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional.................15
3.3.4.Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows 2000 Standard Server and Windows 2003 Server Web
Edition 20
3.3.5.INSTALLING IIS AND MSMQ ON WINDOWS VISTA,WINDOWS 7, WINDOWS 8, WINDOWS 2008 SERVER
AND WINDOWS 2012 SERVER..................................................................................................................................25
3.3.6.Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows 2008 .......................................................................................29
3.3.7.Installing IIS and MSMQ on Windows 7 .............................................................................................34
3.4.INSTALLING THE DOCKING STATION SERVER (DSS) SOFTWARE...............................................................36
3.5.LOADING THE INSTALLER SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................36
3.6.INSTALLATION WIZARD FOR DSS.............................................................................................................39
3.7.DATABASE PREPARATION OPTIONS FOR FIRST TIME INSTALLATIONS.......................................................42
3.7.1.Overview..............................................................................................................................................42
3.7.2a.Install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and a New DSS Database on This Machine.......................45
3.7.2b.Install New DSS Database to an Existing SQL Server/SQL Server 2005 Express Edition on This
Machine45
3.7.2c.Attach to An Existing DSS Database Available on My Network..........................................................47
3.8.CONTINUING INSTALLATION (OR INSTALLATION AFTER UNINSTALLING A PREVIOUS VERSION)..............48
3.8.1a.Use SQL Server/SQL Server 2005 Express Edition on this Machine and Connect to the Existing DSS
Database............................................................................................................................................................50
3.8.1b.Attach to an Existing DSS Database Available on My Network..........................................................51
3.9.SELECTING THE DATABASE OPTION..........................................................................................................52
3.9.1a.Install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition on This Machine and Use Existing DSS Database.............53
3.9.1b.Attach to an Existing DSS Database Available on My Network..........................................................54
3.10.INET CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................................................................................56
3.11.INSTALLING THE DS2 DOCKING STATION SERVER ADMIN CONSOLE (DSSAC) SOFTWARE.....................59
3.12.THE DOCKING STATION CONFIGURATOR ..................................................................................................60
3.12.1.Installing the Docking Station Configurator Software ........................................................................60
3.12.2.Running the Docking Station Configurator Software..........................................................................61
3.13.ASSIGNING A STATIC IP ADDRESS TO A SEVER OR PC ..............................................................................62
3.14.APPLYING STATIC ADDRESSING TO V1.4 OR HIGHER IDS ........................................................................64
3.15.DISABLING THE DS2 BROADCASTER.........................................................................................................67
3.16.CONFIGURING THE FIREWALL ...................................................................................................................68
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3.16.1. Windows XP Firewall ............................................................................................................................68
3.16.2. Windows Firewall Settings for SQL Server............................................................................................70
CONFIGURING THE DS2 ......................................................................................................................................77
4.1.INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................77
4.2.INSTRUMENT DOCKING STATION DIAGRAM..............................................................................................77
4.3.SETTING UP AN INSTRUMENT DOCKING STATION .....................................................................................79
4.4.INSTRUMENT DOCKING STATION STATUS AND PROPERTIES .....................................................................80
4.5.REMOVING AN INSTRUMENT DOCKING STATION.......................................................................................87
4.6.CONFIGURING GAS CYLINDERS.................................................................................................................87
4.7.ADDING GAS FROM INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC.............................................................................................91
4.8.ADDING GAS FROM A THIRD PARTY..........................................................................................................93
4.9.CHANGING GAS CYLINDERS......................................................................................................................94
4.10.SUPPORTED SENSORS ................................................................................................................................96
4.11.USING IGAS...............................................................................................................................................97
BASIC OPERATION OF THE DS2......................................................................................................................100
5.1.INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................100
5.2.MENU OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................................100
5.3.LED AND ALARM SIGNALS.....................................................................................................................102
5.4.FORCED BUMP TESTS..............................................................................................................................104
5.5.CALIBRATION..........................................................................................................................................105
5.5.1.Forced Calibrations...........................................................................................................................105
5.5.2.O2 Sensor Failures During Calibrations...........................................................................................106
5.6.DOWNLOAD AND CLEARING DATALOG DATA.........................................................................................107
5.6.1.Forced Datalog Download................................................................................................................107
5.6.2.Clearing Datalog Data......................................................................................................................108
5.7.IDS DIAGNOSTICS...................................................................................................................................108
5.8.INSTRUMENT DOCKING STATION OPERATING GUIDELINES.....................................................................110
5.8.1.General..............................................................................................................................................110
5.8.2.Cleaning.............................................................................................................................................111
5.8.3Explanation of Symbols Used on Unit ...............................................................................................111
5.8.4Specifications.....................................................................................................................................111
5.8.5.Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................................................112
5.8.6.Wiring Requirements .........................................................................................................................112
USING CLUSTERS ................................................................................................................................................113
6.1.INTRODUCTION TO IDS CLUSTERS ..........................................................................................................113
6.2.INSTRUMENT DOCKING STATION CLUSTERS ...........................................................................................114
6.2.1.Introduction .......................................................................................................................................114
6.2.2.Setting up the Instrument Docking Station Hardware.......................................................................114
6.2.3.Configuring the Cluster.....................................................................................................................116
6.2.4.Removing a Cluster............................................................................................................................118
EVENT SCHEDULING..........................................................................................................................................119
7.1.INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................119
7.2.GLOBAL EVENTS.....................................................................................................................................120
7.2.1.Global Instrument Docking Station Events........................................................................................120
7.2.2.Global Instrument Events ..................................................................................................................123
7.3.SPECIAL EVENTS .....................................................................................................................................126
7.4.DS2 DEFAULTS FOR SCHEDULED EVENTS (V5.0 AND HIGHER)................................................................129
WARRANTY ...........................................................................................................................................................130
Limitation of Liability ......................................................................................................................................130
CONTACT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................134
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bout This Manua
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Chapter
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1.1. Document Overview
This documentation is designed to assist you in the start-up of DS2 Docking Station. For day-to-
day operation and detailed information about using the features of DS2 Docking Station, please
see the manuals included on the CD provided with the DS2 Docking Station.
This user guide contains the following main sections:
Chapter 2: Introduction to the DS2 Docking Station - Begin with this section to learn
about the main components and an overview of the functionality of DS2 Docking Station.
Chapter 3: Getting Started - This section provides an introduction to the Docking Station
Server Admin Console, the application that is used to perform administrative tasks in
DS2 Docking Station. It also provides minimum server and PC requirements for proper
installation and operation of the software. This section provides information on installing
required operating system components, the DSS software, and the DS2 DSSAC software.
An overview of the the DS2 Broadcaster is also provided, as well as how to enable and
disable this feature.
Chapter 4: Configuring the DS2 – This section explains how to setup the Docking Station
for operation. It includes explanations of status, properties, setup and removal, gas
cylinder configuration, and connections using iGas.
Chapter 5: Basic Operation of the DS2 – This section explains the basic operation of the
DS2. It includes topics such as user interface menu options, LED and alarm signals,
forced bump tests, forced calibrations, downloading and clearing datalog data, IDS
diagnostics, and operating guidelines.
Chapter 6: Using Clusters – This section explains the purpose of using clusters and how
to configure IDS clusters.
Chapter 7: Event Scheduling – This section explains how to configure the DS2 to
schedule tests, calibrations and other Docking Station events.
For information about installing DS2 Docking Station, please see Administrator’s Guide to DS2
Docking Station.
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1.2. Document Conventions
To help you easily locate and interpret information, this manual uses the following conventions.
Table 1-1. Document Conventions
Convention Description
ALL CAPITALS Acronyms and keys on the keyboard.
Boldface type Menus and menu commands, command buttons, tab and dialog
box titles and options, field names, and column headings.
“Quotation Marks” System messages and options within a field.
Italic type Terms that are being introduced, notes, alternatives, and book
titles.
NOTE: Throughout this document, the term server refers to either a PC or server running the
DSS software.
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Introduction to the DS2
Docking Station
Chapter
2
2.1. Overview
This chapter provides an overview of DS2 Docking Station – a network-based or PC-based
system that allows automatic testing, calibration, and battery charging of the following Industrial
Scientific instruments:
Tango TX1 Single-Gas Monitor
Ventis LS Multi-Gas Monitor
Ventis MX4™ Multi-Gas Monitor
MX4 iQuad™ Multi-Gas Monitor (not
pictured)
MX6 iBrid™ Multi-Gas Monitor
GasBadge® Plus
GasBadge® Pro
iTX Multi-Gas Monitor (not pictured).
The DS2 Docking Station is a complete instrument management system that significantly
reduces the time associated with routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and record keeping.
DS2 (with MX6 iBrid
docked) MX6 iBrid (diffusion
shown) Ventis MX4 (aspirated
shown) Ventis LS
Tango TX1 GasBadge Plus GasBadge Pro
Figure 2-1. DS2 Docking Station Compatible Instruments
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2.2. Features
Features of the DS2 Docking Station include the following.
Ability to operate from a stand-alone PC.
Ability to handle up to 100 Instrument Docking Stations (IDS) with one Docking Station
Server.
Three (3) separate gas inputs on each IDS.
Ability to share up to 14 discrete gases for calibrations when IDSs are clustered together.
Built-in Smart charger on each IDS for rechargeable instruments.
Simplified feedback on the IDS via 3 LEDs (red, yellow, and green), and an audible
alarm.
A graphical user interface tool (DSSAC) that allows an administrator to view operations
on each IDS from a network computer.
Ability to schedule calibrations, bump tests, diagnostic tests and datalog data downloads
globally for all IDSs, or on an instrument-specific basis.
Multi-lingual user interface (English, French, Spanish, or German) on the IDS display as
well as in the DSSAC application.
Storage of instrument data in a central database.
Option to use the Industrial Scientific supplied run-time database or the customer’s own
existing MicrosoftSQL Server.
Option to implement Industrial Scientific Corporation’s Instrument Network (iNet).
Optional iGas configuration for automatic configuration of gas cylinders on an IDS.
2.3. Components of the DS2 Docking Station Network
The DS2 Docking Station network consists of at least three (3) components:
a Docking Station Server (DSS)
the Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) application
multiple Instrument Docking Stations (IDSs).
Refer to Figure 2-2. An introduction to each of these components can be found in the next three
sections.
2.3.1. Docking Station Server (DSS) Overview
The Docking Station Server (DSS) is a computer that controls the entire DS2 Docking Station
system, including all of the IDSs on the Docking Station Network. The DSS sends information
to, and retrieves information from, IDSs and the instruments docked in them. IDS and
instrument data, such as calibration and bump test results, are stored in databases that are
controlled by the DSS. Refer to Figure 2-2.
The DSS is administered using the Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) application.
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Figure 2-2. Sample Docking Station Network
2.3.2. Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) Overview
The Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) is a Windows-based application that is
used to manage the DS2 Docking Station system. The DSSAC is used to manage instrument
data, view IDS status, and manage Docking Station Server configurations.
Before using the DSSAC for the first time, read Chapter 3 Getting Started for an overview of the
application’s user interface. Chapter 4 contains information about setting up and using IDSs.
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2.3.3. Instrument Docking Station (IDS) Overview
An Instrument Docking Station (IDS) is the device into which
an instrument is placed for use in the DS2 Docking Station
system. When placed in an IDS, an instrument is ready for
automatic calibrations, bump tests, diagnostic tests, and datalog
data downloads, all of which are controlled by the Docking
Station Server. An IDS also serves as a battery charger for
instruments with rechargeable batteries.
An IDS contains an LCD panel that displays a menu used to
perform tasks on an instrument or on the IDS itself. The menu
is controlled using a keypad on the IDS. When the menu is not
in use, the LCD panel shows the current activity of the IDS.
The IDS also contains LED lights and an audible alarm to
provide you with additional feedback about current activity and
status of the IDS.
When idle, the IDS cycles through three screens of information,
as shown below. Each screen is shown for 10 seconds.
Figure 2-3. IDS with
Instrument and Gas Bottle
Docking Station
200.151.100.321
SN: 0511061-023
Server
200.151.100.321
Charging
Conditioning
SN: 0511061-023
Version
5.012 (VX500)
Charging
Conditioning
SN: 0511061-023
Figure 2-4. Sample LCD Panel Idle Displays (While and While Not Charging)
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Additional details about how to use the features of an IDS are covered in the following sections:
Chapter 4: Configuring the DS2
Chapter 5: Basic Operation of the DS2.
2.4. Required Network Connections
Below is a summary of the required network connections needed for the DS2 system to function.
NOTE: Throughout this document, the term server refers to either a PC or server running the
DSS software.
Table 2-1. Required Network Connections
Connection Requirements
IDS to IDS in
clusters
The IDSs in a cluster must be capable of talking to each other over the
network.
This takes place over TCP on port 55556.
To verify that IDSs in a cluster can reach each other, the best test is to run a
bump test in which one IDS in the cluster requires the gas connected to
another IDS. If this works, the communications between them is okay.
DSSAC to
server
The DSSAC client software must be able to reach the DSS server.
This takes place over port 80 using http over TCP.
The DSSAC calls various web services running under IIS.
The DSSAC gets the IP address of the server either by listening for the
broadcaster (if you are using it), or by reading it from the registry (if it has
connected successfully in the past), or by the user typing it in, if the other two
are not available.
The best way to verify the DSSAC machine can reach the server is to open
Internet Explorer and attempt to open one of the web services on the server,
such as http://<server_ip_address>/DSSWS/Directory.asmx.
Server to SQL
Server
The DSS server uses ODBC to access the SQL Server databases it uses.
This ODBC connection is established using the servernames, users, and
passwords in the Configuration.xml file.
There are a total of 3 databases the DSS needs access to: DSS, DSSDL, and
DSSUSERDIR.
These databases can be local or remote.
The database can use SQL Server 2005 Express Edition or SQL Server.
To verify that the server machine can reach the database, try establishing an
ODBC connection using the user, passwd, and servername from the
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Connection Requirements
Configuration.xml file.
Server to iNet
If you are subscribed to iNet, your DSS server must be able to reach iNet
through the internet.
This communications occurs via https over TCP using port 80 and 443.
The iNet account and password must be correct in the Configuration.xml file.
The “DS2 iNet connector” service on your DSS server must be running under
a user account that has access to the internet.
To IDS(s)
Each IDS must be able to reach the server, and the server must be able to
reach the IDS(s).
This communication is XML over http, using TCP/IP.
This takes place on port 80.
The IDS posts XML to an ASP.NET page running under IIS. The ASP.NET
page used by the IDSs is shown below.
http://<server_ip_address>/DSSWS/Server.aspx
Each IDS contacts the server once each minute, unless the IDS is in the
middle of a long operation, in which case it contacts the server after the
operation is over.
The IDS learns the server IP address either by listening for the broadcaster (if
you are using it), or by being programmed with the server IP using
DS.Config.
The Server learns of the IDS IP when the IDS contacts the server (the server
merely replies).
The IDS can have either a dynamic or static IP address.
If a static IP address is used, you must set the address on the IDS using
HyperTerminal and a serial cable.
To verify the IDS is reaching the server, turn on the tracelog and look for
messages from the IDS in question. If there are any, it is reaching the server.
Broadcaster to
Network
The “DS2 Broadcaster“ is a service that runs on the DSS server, broadcasting
the IP address of the DSS server, to be received by any IDS and/or DSSAC
running on the network.
The broadcasts take place from the server via UDP on port 55555.
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Getting Started
Chapter
3
3.1. Introduction
This chapter explains how to install the DSS Software package onto a computer system to be
used on either a server-based operating system or a PC-based system. It also explains how to
begin using the DSSAC application to administer your DS2 Docking Station system.
This chapter is divided into the following topics:
Server requirements for software installation
PC requirements for software installation
Installing Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
Installing Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)
Installing the Docking Station Server (DSS) software
Loading the installer software
Installation wizard for DSS
Database preparation options for first time installations
Selecting the database option
iNet considerations
Installing the Docking Station Server Admin Console (DSSAC) software
Installing and running the Docking Station Configurator software
Assigning a static IP address to a sever or PC
Disabling the DS2 Broadcaster
Configuring Windows XP firewall
Starting the DSSAC application
Specifying the DSS IP address
Each of these topics is explained in the sections that follow.
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3.2. Requirements for Software Installation
Before installing the software make sure that your PC and Server meet the following minimum
requirements.
3.2.1. Server Requirements
Pentium III, 800 MHz (or higher)
256 MB RAM
4 GB free disk space
Supported operating systems:
oWindows 2000 Server (DSS Version 8.0 and earlier), Advanced Server or
Datacenter Server with SP3 or higher
oWindows 2003 Standard Edition, Web Edition, Enterprise Edition or Datacenter
Edition)
oWindows 2000 Professional (DSS Version 8.0 and earlier)or Windows XP (These
support 5 Docking Stations or less).
oWindows Vista
oWindows 7 (DSS Version 8.0 and higher)
oWindows 2008 (DSS Version 7.0 and higher)
oWindows 8 (DSS Version 9.1 and higher)
oWindows Server 2012 (DSS Version 9.1 and higher)
Supported operating system languages (for installation and running):
oEnglish
oFrench
oGerman
oSpanish
oCzech
oPolish
oRussian
oOther Western Europe Latin-based languages (i.e., “Latin-1” languages per
Windows) should also work, but have not been specifically tested. These include:
Afrikaans, Basque, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, Faeroese, Finnish, Galician (Spain),
Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swahili, and
Swedish.
oThe SQL Server (or SQL Server 2005 Express Edition) database must be
configured to use a Collation type within the Windows Latin codepage of 1252.
(NOTE: If the DS2 database has any other collation type, it prevents the DS2
software from functioning properly.) The SQL Server (or SQL Server 2005
Express Edition) will automatically default to “collation type” within the proper
codepage of 1252 if installed under the Latin-based languages listed above.
Installing SQL Server under a non-Latin-based operating system may result in a
non-Latin collation type for the DS2 database. Database administrators also have
the ability to change a database’s collation type. Changing the collation type of
the DS2 database to anything other than a Latin collation type is not be supported.
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Internet Information Services (IIS) must be installed to the operating system if not
already present (may require the Operating System CD)
Message Queuing (MSMQ) must be installed to operating system (may require the
operating system CD).
NOTE: Server software is supported on English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish, or
Russian operating systems. Other Latin-based language operating systems may work, but they
have not been fully tested.
The collation type of the database can be seen using SQL Server Enterprise manager and
examining the Properties of a database as in the screenshot below.
Figure 3-1. Determining the Collation Type of a Database
Although the DSS may run under non-English operating systems as described above, for it to
successfully communicate data back and forth between docking stations necessitates that the
English-US regional settings for Number formatting remain in their default state. That is, even if
the DSS is running under a non-English-US language, it is necessary that the settings for
English-US remain at their defaults. The default Number settings are shown below. If any of
these defaults are modified, then the DSS may be unable to properly communicate data with
docking stations.
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Figure 3-2. Default English-US Regional Options for “Numbers”
3.2.2. PC Requirements
Pentium III, 800 MHz (or higher)
256 MB RAM
4 GB free disk space
Windows XP or Windows Vista or Windows 2003, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 2008
or Windows Server 2012.
Internet Information Services (IIS) must be installed to the Operating System if not
already present (may require the Operating System CD)
Message Queuing (MSMQ) must be installed to Operating System (may require the
Operating System CD)
3.2.3. Running DSSAC v8.6 and higher on a machine that is to run on
FDCC Settings.
DSSAC supports Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) settings starting with v8.6. To
apply FDCC settings when using DSSAC v8.6, all DSSAC user passwords must be changed
before applying FDCC settings if either of these scenarios is true:
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A fresh installation of DSS/DSSAC v8.6 with existing databases (earlier than v8.6)
DSS and DSSAC are being upgraded to v8.6 from any prior version
To support the DSS User password reset functionality, DSS/DSSAC v8.6 and above must use
DS.Configurator v8.6 or above.
If FDCC settings were applied before changing the passwords, complete the following
procedures:
1. Disable the FDCC settings
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy. The
Group Policy dialog appears.
Under the "Local Policies" heading, select "Security Options" and look for the item,
"System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and
signing."
Disable this item.
2. Change all DSSAC user passwords.
3. Enable the FDCC setting that was disabled in step 1.
3.2.4. Additional Requirements and Warnings
WARNING: PCs or laptops having two network adapters will not allow the DSS to properly
function. Do not install to a laptop that has both a built in LAN adapter and a built in Wireless
adapter. If the laptop has a removable wireless card, remove the wireless card and place laptop
on a LAN via Ethernet cable while doing the install.
WARNING: When connecting a single IDS to either a server or PC, an Ethernet cross over
cable must be used. If you are connecting multiple IDSs to a network, standard Ethernet cables
must be used.
WARNING: If you are installing the DSS software on a stand alone server or PC, any network
device must be connected to the PC via an Ethernet Cable, for the software to install. Simply
connecting a DS2 or any other network device such as a hub or router to the server or PC will be
adequate. If no devices are connected to the computer, the DSS will not install.
NOTE: If installing the software onto a Windows XP operating system, some screen shots may
have some inaccuracies; depending on if the PC views are set for Classic/Traditional View, or
XP View.
NOTE: Throughout this document, Internet Information Services will be referred to as IIS, and
Message Queuing will be referred to as MSMQ.
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Prior to installing the DSS software, IIS must be installed to the Operating System if it is not
already present. Installing this Windows service requires the Operating System CD.
The DSS installer will check for “prerequisite” programs during DSS installation. If prerequisite
programs are not found in the machine, DSS installer will display the message below:
For Windows versions less than v6.0 (Windows 7)
For Windows versions starting from v6.0 (Windows 7)
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