Honeywell IQ Express User manual

Reference
Manual
IQ Express
Docking Station
for
MultiPro
Honeywell Analytics, Inc.
405 Barclay Boulevard
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
[phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Part number 13-287
Version 4
27 August 2012

1
THE MULTIPROIQ EXPRESSIS DESIGNED TO INTERFACE WITH
HONEYWELL ANALYTICS GAS DETECTORS.
HONEYWELL ANALYTICS GAS DETECTORS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR
THE DETECTION OF DEFICIENCIES OF OXYGEN, ACCUMULATIONS OF
FLAMMABLE GASES AND VAPORS AND ACCUMULATIONS OF TOXIC
VAPORS.
IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE USER IS PROPERLY WARNED OF
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS, IT IS ESSENTIAL
THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATIONS
AND/OR REFERENCE MANUAL(S) FOR THE GAS DETECTOR(S) BE READ,
FULLY UNDERSTOOD, AND FOLLOWED.
THIS MANUAL IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE THE OPERATIONS AND/OR
REFERENCE MANUALS FOR THE GAS DETECTOR. THIS MANUAL IS ONLY
DESIGNED TO AID IN THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE IQ
EXPRESS SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
INSTRUMENT REFERENCE OR OPERATIONS MANUAL AT ALL TIMES.
MultiPro IQ Express
Reference Manual
Honeywell Analytics Part Number 13-287
Version 4
Copyright 2012
by
Honeywell Analytics, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
All rights reserved.
No page or part of this operation manual may be reproduced in
any form without written permission of the copyright owner
shown above.
Honeywell Analytics reserves the right to correct typographical
errors.

2
Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions 3
A. Signal Words 3
1.Overview 4
1.1 Tests and record keeping 4
1.2 PC Connection 4
1.2.1 USB Connection 4
1.2.2 Ethernet Connection and E-mail 4
1.3 PC Requirements 5
1.4 Instrument Firmware Requirements 5
1.5 Power Requirements 5
1.5.1 Dock with direct USB Connection to PC 5
1.5.2 Multi-Dock Setup with USB Connection 5
1.6 Sensor compatibility 5
1.7 Default Calibration Gas Settings 5
1.8 Calibration Gas Cylinder Regulator Requirements 5
1.9 Dock Location 5
1.10 Delivery 5
2.Installation 5
2.1 Installation Overview 6
2.2 IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL Database Server Installation 6
2.3 IQ Database Manager Software Installation 6
2.4 MultiPro IQ Express PC Software Installation 6
2.5 Install IQ Administrator Pro and PostgreSQL database 8
2.6 Power and Connectivity 8
2.6.1 PC – Single Dock via USB 8
2.6.2 PC – Multi Dock via USB 8
2.7 Connecting the Calibration Gas Cylinder to the Dock(s) 9
2.7.1 Single Cylinder to Single Dock 9
2.7.2 Single Cylinder to Multiple Docks 9
2.7.3 Fresh Air Port Instructions 10
Fresh Air Filter 10
Providing Fresh Air in a Contaminated Environment 11
Option 1: Using a Gas Cylinder to Provide Fresh Air to the Dock 11
Option 2: Using a Sealed Conduit to Provide Fresh Air to the Dock 11
Multi-Dock Setups with Fresh Air Manifold 11
2.8 Initial PC- Dock Connection 12
2.8.1 PC screens 12
2.8.2 Dock screens 13
3.Software 13
3.1 Dock Status (USB Connection) 14
3.2 Dock Controls and Instrument Status 14
3.2.1 Dock Configuration 14
Hardware Configuration 15
Connection Speed 15
Audible Alarm Sensitivity Controls 15
AC Power 15
Pump Diagnostics 15

3
LCD Contrast Control 15
Status After Test 16
Battery 16
Calibration Interval 16
Gas Configuration 16
Saving new settings 16
Dock LCD Display 17
Ethernet Controls 17
3.2.2 Instrument Tab 17
3.3 Advanced Settings / Passcode 18
4.Dock Use 19
4.1 Test Sequence 20
4.2 IrDA Connection Issues 21
4.2.1 Connection Lost 21
4.2.2 Outright Failure to Connect 21
4.3 Test Failures 21
4.3.1 No gas detected 21
4.3.2 Span calibration failure 21
4.3.3 Alarm test failure 21
4.3.4 PC Aborted Test 21
5.Menu Items 21
5.1 File Menu 21
5.2 Tools Menu 22
5.2.1 Dock 22
5.2.2 MultiPro 22
5.2.3 Certificates 23
5.2.4 Session Downloading 23
5.3 Help Menu 23
5.3.1 Check for Update 23
5.3.2 About IQ Express 23
6.Software Upgrades 24
Appendix A: USB Architecture with Network Access 25
Appendix B: Calibration Frequency 26
Honeywell Analytics Warranty Gas Detection Products 27
Warnings and Cautions
A. Signal Words
The following signal words, as defined by ANSI Z535.4-1998, are used in the MultiPro IQ
Express Reference Manual.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

4
1. Overview
The MultiPro IQ Express Docking Station
is an automatic calibration station for use
with MultiPro Gas Detectors. The
MultiPro IQ Express Docking Station
automatically performs up to eight critical
tests including sensor identification,
instrument performance, bump and alarm
tests and record-keeping procedures in 1
minute. The station also retains a
historical record of testing and instrument
maintenance in the system's onboard
memory.
The MultiPro IQ Express Docking Station
may be operated as a stand-alone
calibration station, or may be connected to
a PC via USB cable for increased control
over system operations.
When the Dock is operated without a PC
interface, it will operate with the last set of
calibration gas settings that were
uploaded into the instrument.
Unless otherwise specified at the time of
purchase, all MultiPro IQ Express Docks
shipped from Honeywell Analytics are
configured for instruments containing LEL,
O2, CO and H2S sensors with the
standard calibration gas settings. In the
event that the dock is to be used as a
stand-alone calibration station with non-
standard alarm settings, the dock must be
reprogrammed with the MultiPro IQ
Express Software.
The IQ Express Configuration Software
must be loaded onto the PC prior to
completing the USB connection.
Note: Do not connect the MultiPro IQ
Express Dock to the PC until the
software has been installed.
1.1 Tests and record keeping
The MultiPro IQ Express Docking Station
automatically performs the following
procedures whenever an instrument is
placed in the dock.
Instrument identification
Battery test
Audible alarm test
Visual alarm test
Vibrating alarm test (if applicable)
Fresh air calibration
Bump test
Record-keeping
Datalogger and Eventlogger download
(Dock must be connected to PC)
In the event that an instrument fails the
bump test, or if the instrument’s calibration
due date has passed, the MultiPro IQ
Express Docking Station will automatically
proceed to a full calibration without further
intervention from the user.
Note: The MultiPro IQ Express Dock
only tests the sensors that are
currently detected by the MultiPro. The
MultiPro only displays readings for
sensors that are actively detected by
the instrument. If the MultiPro does
not show gas readings for a specific
sensor on the instrument display, then
it is not detecting that sensor.
If the instrument fails any of the tests
listed above, the MultiPro IQ Express
Dock will notify the user through the
display on the dock, and through the PC if
the dock is connected to a computer and
the software is running.
Results of tests and calibration attempts
are stored in the dock and uploaded to the
PC if the software has been loaded and
the USB connection is active.
1.2 PC Connection
PC Software must be installed prior to
connecting the MultiPro IQ Express Dock
to the PC. An overview of the installation
procedure is given below in section 2.1.
1.2.1 USB Connection
Every MultiPro IQ Express Dock can be
connected to the PC via the PC’s USB
port.
Note: USB cable length from PC to
dock may not exceed 10 feet.
1.2.2 Ethernet Connection and E-mail
MultiPro IQ Express Docks with the
Ethernet upgrade may be connected to
the PC via USB or via a network. For
Ethernet Connection instructions, follow
the directions given in the IQ Express
Ethernet Instructions booklet.
Docks that are connected by Ethernet
have additional controls at the PC to ping
the dock, to view the Ethernet settings
and to view and test the e-mail system.
In the MultiPro IQ Express, e-mail may be
sent by the dock to a single e-mail
address when a fault is detected at the
dock, but for no other reason. The dock
must be connected to a network via

5
Ethernet for the e-mail function to work.
E-mail capability is controlled entirely
through the IQ Database Manager Pro
program. For more information on the e-
mail function see Ethernet Controls in
section 3.2.1 below or the IQ Database
Manager Pro manual.
1.3 PC Requirements
Pentium II Processor 400MHz or
better or equivalent.
128MB RAM.
Windows 98*/2000**/XP.
30MB hard drive disk space.
USB Port.
*Honeywell Analytics discourages
multiple IQ Express Dock setups with
PC’s running Windows 98.
**Service Pack 3 for Windows 2000 is
highly recommended.
1.4 Instrument Firmware
Requirements
Instrument firmware version 1.32 or higher
is required in the MultiPro. Firmware
upgrades to the MultiPro may be made
with a PC through the IrDA port.
1.5 Power Requirements
The MultiPro IQ Express Dock is delivered
with an appropriate power supply and a
variety of adapters.
The dock must be plugged into an
appropriate electrical outlet using the
power supply / wall cube that was
included with the dock at the time of
purchase.
1.5.1 Dock with direct USB Connection
to PC
The MultiPro IQ Express must be plugged
into an appropriate electrical outlet using
the power supply / wall cube that was
included with the dock at the time of
purchase. A USB cable is included to
connect the dock to the PC with the USB
cable.
1.5.2 Multi-Dock Setup with USB
Connection
For multi-dock configurations each dock
must be powered using the power supply
that was included with the dock. An
alternate option is to purchase the
optional power supply that is capable of
running up to 4 MultiPro IQ Express
docks. Under no circumstances can
multiple docks be run from a single USB
port or from a USB hub regardless of
whether it is a powered or non-powered
hub.
Power and Connectivity are discussed
in greater detail in section 2.6.
1.6 Sensor compatibility
The MultiPro IQ Express Dock is capable
of processing instruments containing any
combination of O2, LEL, CO and H2S
sensors.
1.7 Default Calibration Gas
Settings
Dock
Setting
Default Cal Gas
Setting
O2 18% vol.
LEL 50% LEL
CO 50 PPM
H2S 25 PPM
Default Calibration Gas Settings and
Dock Requirements
1.8 Calibration Gas Cylinder
Regulator Requirements
A demand-flow regulator must be used
with the IQ Express.
1.9 Dock Location
The MultiPro IQ Express Dock should be
located in an area that is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
1.10 Delivery
Each MultiPro IQ Express Calibration
Station is delivered with the following
items:
MultiPro IQ Express Docking Station.
MultiPro IQ Express Configuration
Disc with MultiPro IQ Express Pro
Software, IQ Database Manager Pro
Software and PostgreSQL Database
Server Software.
USB Cable.
Power Supply.
2’ piece of calibration gas tubing with
pre-installed white quick disconnect
fitting.
2. Installation
The MultiPro IQ Express Docking Station
must be configured with a PC prior to use.
Once it has been configured, it may be
used as a stand-alone calibration station
without a PC connection, or connected to

6
a PC for increased control over system
operations.
Unless otherwise specified at the time of
purchase, all MultiPro IQ Express Docks
are shipped from Honeywell Analytics
configured with the standard calibration
gas settings, which are shown in section
1.7.
Whenever the user chooses to activate
the MultiPro IQ Express without an active
PC connection, the dock will operate with
the last set of calibration gas settings that
were uploaded into the instrument.
Note: Do not connect the MultiPro IQ
Express to the PC until all three items
on the MultiPro IQ Express Installation
disc have been installed.
2.1 Installation Overview
A number of software programs and a
PostgreSQL Database Server must be
installed to control the MultiPro IQ
Express.
1. Install the PostGreSQL Database
Server and the IQ Administrator Pro
Program as described in the IQ
Administrator Pro Reference Manual.
2. Install the IQ Database Manager Pro
program as described in the IQ
Database Manager Pro Reference
Manual.
3. Install the MultiPro IQ Express PC
Software as described below in
section 2.4.
4. Create a default PostgreSQL
database as described in section 6 of
the IQ Administrator Pro Reference
Manual.
5. If connecting the dock to the PC via
USB, follow the instructions in section
2.6. If connecting the dock via
Ethernet, follow the Ethernet
Instructions booklet.
6. Follow the instructions in section 2.7
for providing calibration gas and fresh
air to the dock(s).
7. For docks that will be connected
permanently by USB port, configure
the docks by connecting them to the
PC’s USB port. If the instrument is to
be connected via Ethernet, follow the
Ethernet Instructions that came with
the dock.
2.2 IQ Administrator Pro and
PostgreSQL Database Server
Installation
The IQ Administrator Pro Program is
contained on the IQ Express Installation
Disk. Place the disk in your PC’s CD tray
and follow the installation instructions
given in the IQ Administrator Pro
Reference Manual that is included with
the IQ Express.
2.3 IQ Database Manager Software
Installation
The Database Manager Pro Program is
contained on the IQ Express Installation
Disk. Place the disk in your PC’s CD tray
and follow the installation instructions
given in the IQ Database Manager
Software manual that is included with the
IQ Express.
2.4 MultiPro IQ Express PC
Software Installation
The PostgreSQL Database Server and IQ
Database Manager Pro Programs should
be installed before proceeding to step 1.
Note: Screens shown below may be
slightly different depending on your
PC’s operating system.
1. The Software Installation screen
should come up automatically once
the installation of Database Manager
is complete. If this screen does not
come up, access the CD drive using
Windows Explorer.
2. Select “MultiPro IQ Express Pro” and
click “Install”. The InstallShield Wizard
will begin the installation.

7
3. Click “Next” to continue with the
installation. The Licensing Agreement
screen will be shown.
4. If you accept the terms of the License
Agreement, click “I accept.....” and
then click “Next” to continue. The
upgrade information and PC
requirements will be shown.
5. Click “Next” to continue. The
Customer Information screen will be
shown.
6. Enter the name of the user and the
name of the organization. Then select
whether this application may be used
by “Anyone who uses this computer”
or “Only for me”. Then click “Next.
The destination folder screen will be
shown.
7. To install IQ Express in the default
directory at “C:\Program Files \
Biosystems \ IQ Pro \ MultiPro IQ
Express Pro \” click “Next”. To install
the files to another directory, click
“Browse” and use Windows Explorer
to specify the new location. Click
“Next” once this is accomplished. The
following screen will then be shown.
8. Click “Next” to continue. The status of
the file decompression will be shown.

8
Once the installation is complete, the
following screen will be shown:
9. Click Finish to conclude the
installation. The IQ Express logo will
appear on your desktop.
Note: Do not launch the MultiPro IQ
Express Software again until the
instructions in sections 2.5 – 2.8 below
have been completed.
2.5 Install IQ Administrator Pro
and PostgreSQL database
Proceed to the IQ Administrator Pro
Reference Manual section 6 and follow
the instructions to create and specify the
PostgreSQL database.
2.6 Power and Connectivity
Honeywell Analytics recommends that an
appropriate surge suppressor be used to
protect this equipment against destructive
surge currents and transient voltages.
This section covers providing power to the
IQ Express Docks and connecting them to
your PC. The instructions given below
pertain to standard connections via the
PC’s USB port.
Note: Disregard this section if you are
planning to connect the docks via
Ethernet or if you have purchased the
IQ Express Mounting Bracket.
IQ Express Docks that are Ethernet-ready
are shipped with an Ethernet Instructions
booklet. Proceed to the Ethernet
Instructions booklet if you are planning to
connect the dock to the PC via Ethernet.
Once the instructions in the booklet have
been followed and the IQ Express Dock is
connected, return to section 2.7 for
calibration gas cylinder connection
instructions.
If you have purchased the IQ Express
Mounting Bracket, proceed to the
Assembly Instructions for IQ Express
Mounting Bracket. Once the docks are
correctly installed on the mounting
bracket, proceed to section 2.7.3 for
instructions concerning the Fresh Air
Port(s).
2.6.1 PC – Single Dock via USB
The MultiPro IQ Express must be plugged
into an appropriate electrical outlet using
the power supply / wall cube that was
included with the dock at the time of
purchase. After connecting the dock to
the PC with the USB cable that was
included with the dock proceed to section
2.7 for instructions concerning calibration
gas.
Note: USB cable length from PC to
dock may not exceed 10 feet.
2.6.2 PC – Multi Dock via USB
For multi-dock configurations each dock
must be powered using the power supply
that was included with the dock. An
alternative option is to purchase the
optional power supply that is capable of
running up to 4 MultiPro IQ Express
docks. Under no circumstances can
multiple docks be run from a single USB
port or from a USB hub regardless of
whether it is a powered or non-powered
hub. Once the power requirement for each
dock is satisfied the USB connection to
the PC can be made by using a USB hub
or by connecting the USB cable directly to
the PC.
Note: With a USB hub, USB cable
length from hub to dock may not
exceed 10 feet.

9
2.7 Connecting the Calibration Gas
Cylinder to the Dock(s)
Connection requirements for calibration
gas cylinders vary with how many docks
will be connected to the cylinder.
For instructions on connecting the gas
cylinder to a single dock proceed to
section 2.7.1.
For instructions on connecting the gas
cylinder to multiple docks proceed to
section 2.7.2.
2.7.1 Single Cylinder to Single Dock
1. Insert the demand flow regulator into
the calibration gas cylinder.
2. Slide the open end of the tubing
assembly over the regulator.
3. Connect the end of the tubing with the
white quick disconnect fitting to the
toxic GAS port on the dock (see figure
2.7.1).
Figure 2.7.1 Gas Ports
4. Proceed to section 2.7.3 for further
instructions concerning the fresh AIR
port.
2.7.2 Single Cylinder to Multiple Docks
When multiple IQ docks are connected to
a single cylinder of calibration gas, a
manifold is used to disperse the
calibration gas from the cylinder to the
docks.
The manifold is Honeywell Analytics part
number 54-46-115 and includes a detailed
instruction sheet for its use. The manifold
comes with tubing and fittings necessary
for connecting up to 8 docks to a single
cylinder of calibration gas.
Note: Do not exceed the output
capacity of your demand flow
regulator. Each IQ Express dock is
able to draw calibration gas at a
maximum rate of 0.75 liters/minute.
The demand flow regulator supplied by
Honeywell Analytics (part number 12-
061) has a maximum output capacity of
3 liters per minute, so it can be used to
calibrate up to 8 docks simultaneously.
Do not connect more than 4 docks to a
single cylinder of calibration gas while
using the 12-061 demand flow
regulator.
The 54-46-115 manifold is comprised of:
(1) small black elbow fitting
(7) small black T-fittings
(6) pieces of gas tubing 5” long
(1) piece of gas tubing 10” long
(1) piece of gas tubing 1” long
54-46-115 Manifold
1. Insert the Demand Flow Regulator into
the calibration gas cylinder.
2. Modify the tubing assembly as follows
depending on how many docks will be
connected. If 8 docks will be used, no
modifications are necessary. For 2 to
7 docks, begin by separating the
tubing at the location described below.
Once this is accomplished, set the
separated parts aside. The section
that will be used is shown in the
following images (depending on the
number of docks).
Manifold for two docks
Manifold for three docks
Manifold for seven docks
3. Each dock is delivered with a 24”
piece of tubing with a white quick
disconnect fitting, which is normally

10
used to connect a single gas cylinder
directly to a single dock. Connect the
white quick disconnect fittings to the
GAS ports on the docks and connect
the open ends to the manifold’s open
t-fittings.
At this point, tubing should run from each
dock’s GAS port to the t-fittings. There
should be no open T-fittings in the
procedure, but there should be one piece
of open tubing on the elbow fitting.
4. Connect the open piece of tubing on
the elbow fitting to the Demand Flow
Regulator.
Final Appearance
Note: Tubing lengths in these images
are not to scale.
2.7.3 Fresh Air Port Instructions
The Fresh Air Port is used to draw the
fresh air sample into the dock for
instrument processing. Check valves
and/or fresh air filters are required
depending on how fresh air is delivered to
the dock. See the chart below for specific
requirements for your setup.
Air Filter
at Dock
Check
Valve(s)
Single Dock in Fresh
Air Yes N/A
Multiple Docks in
Fresh Air Yes N/A
Single Dock w/Zero
Air Cylinder No No
Multiple Docks
w/Zero Air Cylinder No Yes
Single Dock w/Sealed
Fresh Air Conduit Yes No
Multiple Docks w/
Sealed Fresh Air
Conduit
Yes Yes
Air Filter / Check Valve
Requirements Chart
The fresh air filter is placed on the Air Port
at the dock to protect the dock from
contaminants. Check valves are used to
ensure the purity of external fresh air
sources when more than one dock is
used.
Fresh Air Filter
Under normal circumstances, the IQ
Express Dock is located in a fresh air
environment and fresh air is drawn in from
the local environment. A filter is included
with the dock that is used to protect the
dock from contaminants that may
inadvertently enter the dock. The air filter
should be installed if the dock is drawing
fresh air from the immediate surroundings
or if it is drawing fresh air from an external
source via a sealed conduit. The fresh air
filter can be left off if the fresh air source is
a calibration cylinder.
Only one side of the
filter will screw into
the Air Port on the
dock.

11
Providing Fresh Air in a Contaminated
Environment
If the IQ Express is to be located in a
potentially contaminated environment,
fresh air must be delivered to the Air Port
on the dock for use during instrument
processing. This can be accomplished
either by using a cylinder of “zero air” with
a demand flow regulator (option 1 below)
or by plumbing fresh air into the dock in a
sealed conduit from an outside location
that has known fresh air (option 2 below).
Performing the
fresh air calibration in a contaminated
atmosphere will lead to inaccurate and
potentially dangerous readings. Fresh
air containing 20.9% oxygen and no
contaminants must be provided to the
IQ Express Dock for instrument
processing. If fresh air is unavailable
in the immediate area, steps must be
taken to provide fresh air to the dock.
When a secondary fresh air source (either
gas cylinder or sealed conduit) is used
with two or more IQ Express Docks, a
one-way check valve must be placed in
line between the common section of the
fresh air manifold and each of the docks
to ensure the purity of the fresh air source.
See the section below titled “Fresh Air
Manifold” for further instructions.
Option 1: Using a Gas Cylinder to
Provide Fresh Air to the Dock
A calibration cylinder containing “zero air”,
which contains 20.9% oxygen and no
contaminants may be connected to the
gas port labeled “AIR” to provide fresh air
to the dock for calibration. The cylinder
must be equipped with a demand flow
regulator. The connection from the
cylinder and regulator to the dock may be
made with standard gas tubing.
For single docks, simply connect the “zero
air” cylinder and demand flow regulator to
the dock’s AIR port using standard gas
tubing. A check valve is not necessary
when a cylinder is used to provide fresh
air to a single dock. The fresh air filter is
also not required in this configuration.
For multiple dock setups (up to 8), a one-
way check valve must be placed in the
line between each T-fitting and dock to
ensure the purity of the fresh air source.
See “Multi-Dock Setups with Fresh Air
Manifold” below for further instructions.
The fresh air filter is not necessary when a
gas cylinder is used to provide fresh air to
the dock(s).
Option 2: Using a Sealed Conduit to
Provide Fresh Air to the Dock
Fresh air may also be delivered to the
dock from a known fresh air source via a
sealed conduit that feeds directly from the
source into the AIR port on the dock.
For single docks, install the fresh air filter
as discussed above and simply plumb the
fresh air source directly into the dock’s
AIR port.
For multiple dock setups in which fresh air
is provided to the dock via sealed conduit,
begin by installing the fresh air filter on
each dock. A one-way check valve must
be placed in the line between the t-fitting
in the fresh air manifold and each dock to
ensure the purity of the fresh air source.
See “Multi-Dock Setups with Fresh Air
Manifold” below for further instructions.
Multi-Dock Setups with Fresh Air
Manifold
For more information on this, see
Applications Note # 13-291.
The 54-46-116 manifold is necessary for
use when more than one dock is to be
used with an external fresh air source,
whether it be a cylinder of “zero air” or a
sealed conduit to a fresh air source.
The 54-46-116 manifold is comprised of:
(7) small black T-fittings
(8) clear one-way check valves
(18) pieces of gas tubing 5” long
(1) piece of gas tubing 10” long

12
1a. If calibration gas cylinder and proceed
to step 2.
1b. If the fresh air source is a sealed
conduit from an external fresh air
source, install the fresh filter on each
dock as described above and proceed
to step 2.
2. Modify the tubing assembly as follows
depending on how many docks will be
connected. If 8 docks will be used, no
modifications are necessary. For 2 to
7 docks, begin by separating the
tubing at the location described below.
Once this is accomplished, set the
separated parts aside. The section
that will be used is shown in the
following images (depending on the
number of docks).
Fresh Air Tubing for 2 Docks
Fresh Air Tubing for 3 Docks
Fresh Air Tubing for 8 Docks
3. Connect the pieces of tubing above
the check valves to filter that was
installed on the dock in step 2.
At this point, the tubing assembly should
be connected to each dock’s AIR port.
4. Connect the only open piece of tubing
(below the black t-fittings) to the
demand flow regulator on the gas
cylinder or to the conduit for the
external source of fresh air.
2.8 Initial PC- Dock Connection
Once the software has been installed, and
the USB wire(s) is/are plugged into the
USB port, the Found New Hardware
Wizard screen will be shown on the PC
and a number of messages will be shown
on the MultiPro IQ Express Dock.
2.8.1 PC screens
The Found New Hardware screens will be
shown whenever a dock is plugged into a
new USB port, and also whenever a dock
is plugged into a USB Port that was most
recently used for a different device.
NOTE: These screens will vary
depending on your PC’s operating
system.
The software will prompt to ask if it should
connect to Windows Update to search for
software. Make a selection based on how
you would like to use your PC’s operating
system and click Next to continue. The
Wizard will proceed to search for the USB
drivers.
Select “Install the software automatically”
and click “Next”.

13
In Windows XP, a warning screen will be
shown stating that MultiPro IQ Express
software has not passed Windows Logo
testing. Click “Continue Anyway” (XP
Only). The installation will then continue.
The software will notify you when the
process is complete.
Click “Finish”.
2.8.2 Dock screens
Once the connection is made, the dock
will display its software version number,
serial number, and the calibration gas
type and expected calibration gas
concentration whenever it is plugged in.
The MultiPro IQ Express Dock is ready to
go once it displays “READY” with the gas
type, time and date.
↓
↓
↓
The IQ Express is ready to go once it
alternates between the following two
screens.

Note: The asterisk to the right of the
time indicates that the dock is
connected to the PC and that the
MultiPro IQ Express Pro PC software is
running.
3. Software
To launch the IQ Express
Software, click on the IQ
Express icon on your PC’s
desktop.
Note: The Database
Manager must be
launched prior to launching the
MultiPro IQ Express Software to
establish a database.
The software may also be launched by
accessing the program through the start
button and selecting Programs /
Biosystems / MultiPro IQ Express /
MultiPro IQ Express (unless another
location was specified during the
installation).
The following screen will be shown once
the software is launched.
The screen is divided into right and left
sides. The left side gives the status of the
docks that are currently installed and

14
recognized. At the top of the right side of
the screen there is a tab for each dock
that is currently installed and recognized.
Within each dock tab are two sub-tabs:
one for dock controls and one that shows
the calibration status and details for the
instrument that is currently in the dock.
3.1 Dock Status (USB Connection)
Note: If the dock is connected to the
PC via Ethernet, see the Status
Indicators section of the IQ Ethernet
Instructions Booklet.
The current status of each dock is shown
in the left column. When there are no
detectors in the dock, each of the status
indicators will be shown in grey.
When a detector is placed in the dock, the
indicator will change to reflect the new
status. Status changes are also be shown
on the dock’s LCD.
During processing, the Processing
Indicator is shown in yellow.
The operations being performed on the
instrument are listed as they occur.
If the dock is able to successfully
complete the processing dictated by the
instrument’s template in the IQ Database
Manager Pro Program, OK will be shown
in green.
For more information regarding
template settings, see the IQ Database
Manager Pro Reference Manual.
If a fault is detected and the dock is
unable to complete the tests, the red fault
light will be shown on the screen. Details
of the fault will be listed in the input box on
the right side of the screen under the
instrument tab. See section 3.2.2 for
details on faults.
3.2 Dock Controls and Instrument
Status
The right side of the screen contains
individual controls for each MultiPro IQ
Express Dock. Each dock has its own
page, which can be accessed by clicking
on the appropriate tab at the top of the
page. Within each dock’s page are two
sub-tabs. One contains specific
information on the dock itself. The other
displays information on the instrument that
is currently recognized in the dock.
Note: If the “Change Config” button is
enabled, press it before making any
changes to the settings.
3.2.1 Dock Configuration
Click on the Dock tab to access the dock
settings.

15
To change the configuration of the
MultiPro IQ Express Dock that is
displayed, click on the “Change Config”
button at the lower right of the screen.
Once the dock configuration is uploaded,
the “Set Config” button will be enabled.
Once changes are made, click on the “Set
Config” button to save the new settings.
Calibration values
shown in the Gas Values columns
must match those appearing on the
calibration gas cylinder(s) that will be
used to calibrate the detector. Non-
matching calibration gas and
calibration gas value settings will lead
to inaccurate and potentially
dangerous readings.
Hardware Configuration
The hardware configuration section
contains the serial number and software
version number of the dock at the upper
left corner.
This information may not be changed with
the software. Software updates will cause
the software version to change.
Connection Speed
The IrDA connection speed is given below
the serial number and software version.
The default connection speed is 38.4
kbps, although settings from 2400 bps to
115.2 kbps are available.
Honeywell Analytics recommends leaving
the connection speed at the default setting
unless you are experiencing frequent
communication problems in the form of a
loss of connection. If connection is
frequently lost, adjust the connection
speed down gradually until the problem is
resolved.
Audible Alarm Sensitivity Controls
The audible alarm sensitivity controls
allow the user to customize the audible
alarm test criteria.
The Background Noise Level adjustment
offers four levels of background noise
levels. For the best results, select the one
that most closely approximates the
background noise level expected during
testing.
The Minimum Sound Level setting
determines the minimum amount of sound
required to pass the alarm test. The
higher the setting, the louder the alarm will
need to be to pass the test. The sound
level is given in decibels when the cursor
is placed over the slider.
The minimum sound level that will be
accepted by the software is 85 dBA.
AC Power
The AC Power indicator is located directly
beneath the connection speed setting. If
the dock is being powered by the USB
cable, the AC Power will appear grey.
When the dock is being powered by an
AC power source, the AC Power indicator
will appear green.
or
Pump Diagnostics
Pump settings are controlled through the
Pump Control section on the Dock
Settings page.
Click “Pump Gas” to draw span calibration
gas through the right gas port at the back
of the dock. Click “Pump Air” to draw the
fresh air sample through the left gas input
port.
Either pump will run until “Pump Off” is
selected.
LCD Contrast Control
At the right side of the Dock Configuration
box is the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Contrast Control.

16
To darken or lighten the display on the
dock, move the slider as appropriate. The
dock will not show the new LCD setting
until the “Set Config” button is pressed.
Status After Test
Once the MultiPro IQ Express Dock
finishes processing an instrument, it can
be programmed to turn the instrument off,
or to leave it in the state that it was in
(either on or off) when it was placed in the
dock. The Status After Test control is
located beneath the LCD Contrast Control
near the center of the screen.
If “Status After Test” is set to Off, the
MultiPro will automatically be turned off by
the dock once the instrument has been
processed.
If “Status After Test” is set to “No
Change”, the instrument will return to the
state it was in when it was placed in the
dock.
Battery
The battery level shown on the dock tab is
for the internal battery in the MultiPro IQ
Express Dock. This battery serves to
keep the real time clock accurate while
the dock is unplugged and should not be a
concern to the user unless the battery
level drops below 2.50 Volts.
Calibration Interval
The Dock’s calibration interval settings are
controlled from the Dock Tab and are
located below the battery level and above
the LCD Display box. The dock’s
calibration interval is the maximum
number of days that the dock will allow to
pass between calibrations for any
instrument that is placed in the dock. If an
instrument is placed in the dock and the
interval has been exceeded, the dock will
automatically initiate a full span calibration
of the instrument regardless of the results
of the bump test or the instrument’s own
calibration status.
To use the setting, click on Enable Cal
Interval and set the interval to the number
of days between calibrations. Note that
this setting may cause the instrument
to undergo a full calibration even when
the instrument itself is not due for
calibration.
Gas Configuration
The calibration gas configuration for the
dock is located on the right side of the
window. If the values are shown in red
text, they can be changed. If the values
are shown in black text and you wish to
change them, press “Change Config”.
Note: The gas values shown in the gas
configuration screen are the values that
will be used in calibrating the MultiPro
instruments that interface with the dock
regardless of the MultiPro’s own built-in
calibration gas settings.
To change the calibration gas value, use
the arrows to the right of the gas value
input box to increase or decrease the
value.
Calibration values
shown in the Gas Value column must
match those appearing on the
calibration gas cylinder(s) that will be
used to calibrate the detector. Non-
matching calibration gas and
calibration gas value settings will lead
to inaccurate and potentially
dangerous readings.
Saving new settings
When all necessary changes have been
made, press the “Set Configuration”

17
button to upload the new settings to the
dock.
The software will notify you once the dock
configuration has been updated.
Dock LCD Display
At the lower left corner of the Dock status
tab is Dock LCD Display window. This is
most often used when a dock is controlled
remotely via Ethernet where the PC user
is unable to physically see the dock.
To view the dock’s Display, click on “Get
Current LCD Display”.
Ethernet Controls
For docks that are
connected by
Ethernet, there are
three additional
controls on the lower
right corner of the
display: Ethernet,
Ping and E-mail.
To view the Ethernet
settings, click on the
Ethernet button
To test the dock connection, press the
Ping button. A status window will be
shown to indicate whether the ping was
successful or not.
The dock’s e-mail settings are controlled
through the Database Manager Pro
program, but can be viewed by clicking on
the e-mail button. The e-mail status, IP
Address of the dock, recipient e-mail
address and text of the e-mail message
are shown.
To test the e-mail ability of the dock, press
the Test E-mail button at the lower left.
An e-mail will be generated and sent to
the recipient e-mail address that is listed.
Press OK to close the Email Setup
window.
3.2.2 Instrument Tab
The MultiPro tab shows instrument
information for the detector that is
currently in the dock. The right side of the
tab is identical to the Dock Status tab
section discussed above. The blank
space at right is an output box that shows
detailed instrument information as it is
processed.

18
The output box is updated as the
instrument is detected, connected, and
processed. When faults occur, the details
of the fault will be shown and a red fault
light will be shown. Below, a span
calibration failure is the cause of the fault.
If the datalogger has been downloaded,
the “View Session Data” control will
appear on the right. Click on “View
Session Data” to directly access session
information for the instrument using the
BioTrak Program.
If the dock is currently empty, none of the
status indicators will be lit.
3.3 Advanced Settings / Passcode
The MultiPro IQ Express Dock may be set
to verify a specific 4-digit passcode (PIN)
in any instrument that interfaces with the
dock. If the dock detects a PIN in the
instrument that matches its own PIN, it will
process the instrument. If the dock fails to
detect a PIN, or recognizes a non-
matching PIN, it will not process the
instrument.
To use the passcode feature a PIN must
be entered into the MultiPro IQ Express
Software and then uploaded to every
instrument that will interface with the dock.
Each dock must then be programmed with
the same PIN and set to check for the
code in the instruments.
1. Verify that the MultiPro instruments
have firmware version 5.0 or higher.
Instrument firmware version is shown
in the start up screens for the
instrument.
If needed, new MultiPro Firmware can
be downloaded at no charge from the
Biodownload’s website at
http://www.biodownloads.com.
2. Verify that the MultiPro IQ Express
Dock contains firmware version 5.0 or
higher. New dock firmware can also
be downloaded at no charge from the
Biodownload’s website at
http://www.biodownloads.com.
3. Select the dock that will be used to
write the PIN (Personal Identification
Number) to the instrument. Connect
the dock to the PC either by USB port
or by Ethernet port. If using an
Ethernet connection, the Ethernet
setting must be configured to “Live”. If
more than one dock will be used to
update the instruments, perform steps
4-10 for each dock.
4. Open the IQ Express software.
5. Click “Advanced” in the row of buttons
on the lower right. The software will
automatically show the Security Login
screen and prompt you for your user
name and password. If the
“Advanced” button is not shown, click
on “Change Config” first to access it.
6. Enter a valid User ID and Password.
The Access PIN settings will be
shown:

19
7. Enter a unique 4-digit PIN in the input
box under Access PIN and click on
“Write to Instrument”.
8. Click “Set Config” to tell the dock to
upload the PIN setting to the
instruments. The software will
automatically show the Security Login
screen a second time and prompt you
for your user name and password.
Once a valid User ID and Password
have been entered, “PIN Lock Writing
Enabled” will be shown in the dock
configuration window. The dock is
now ready to upload the PIN to the
instruments.
9. Place the instrument(s) that is/are to
be configured with the PIN in the dock
while PIN Lock Writing is enabled.
10. Once the PIN has been uploaded to all
of the instruments, access the dock’s
advanced settings again and click on
“Check PIN”. Then click the “Set
Config” button.
Enter your User ID and password again
when the Security Login window is shown.
A window will be shown to indicate that
the dock configuration has been updated.
11. Click OK. “PIN Lock Enabled” will
then be shown in the PC software in
the dock configuration window.
The dock will now verify the PIN in any
instrument that interfaces with it.
12. For every other dock in the system,
access the dock’s advanced settings,
enter the PIN, click on “Check PIN”
and click the “Set Config” button.
With PIN lock enabled, only instruments
with a PIN matching the dock’s PIN will be
processed.
4. Dock Use
Once the MultiPro IQ Express is
connected to the gas cylinder(s) and has
been properly configured, it is ready to
accept the MultiPro gas detector.
The MultiPro must be turned on when it is
placed in the dock.
Note: If the MultiPro has just been
turned on, wait at least three minutes
after the conclusion of the startup
sequence to allow the readings to fully
stabilize before placing the instrument
in the dock.
Note: If a sensor has just been
replaced, it must be allowed to stabilize
before placing the instrument in the
dock. See the sensor replacement
section of the MultiPro Reference
Manual for further information on
sensor stabilization.
If you plan to test the instrument with the
pump attached, insert the orange spacer