X-dock provisioning

In this article you will find video instructions and a step-by-step guide to connect an X-dock.

Setup video


Prerequisites

X-dock firmware 03.03.01 (or later) is required to connect an X-dock station to Gas Detection Connect.

IMPORTANT: All data stored on the X-dock station will be deleted. Back up and synchronize data with X-dock Manager before connecting Gas Detection Connect, if necessary.

An Internet connection for the X-dock is mandatory, proxy servers are often used in corporate networks. In this case, add the proxy address and the following ports:

HTTPS Port:443

MQTT Port: 8883

Optional port: 80 (dependent on network configuration)

URL: https://gdc.draeger.com/

For URL based firewall settings:

  • https://iothub-mc-prod.azure-devices.net
  • https://dps-mc-prod.azure-devices-provisioning.net
  • https://iothub-mc-prod.azure-devices.net/devices/
  • https://stmciothubuploadprod.blob.core.windows.net/device-uploads/
  • NTP Server: pool.ntp.org

Setup guide

1. Provisioning

1. Click "Device provisioning" in the settings menu.

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2. Toggle "Device provisioning is active" in the X-dock provisioning menu

2_X-dock-1 The registration service is now activated and new X-docks can be added.

      2. Logging in as admin on the X-dock

      1. Click the avatar icon to log in.

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      Default user name: admin
      Password: 1234564_X-dock

      3. Setting the X-dock to Cloud mode

      Go to menu > System Configuration > Change Mode

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      Confirm the mode change with OK, X-dock will reboot.

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      Select "Cloud" and click "OK"

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      Set network settings (if applicable) and confirm with "OK".

      4. Connecting X-dock to cloud via Tenant PIN

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      Enter the Tenant PIN from Gas Detection Connect.

      The X-dock reboots automatically.

      5. Done! Checking for connected X-docks

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      X-dock is now connected and listed under "Asset management" and gas detectors connected to the X-dock are listed under "Devices".