Rae AreaRAE, Operation And Maintenance

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Page 2: ...System Overview AreaRAE Operation and Maintenance System Setup ProRAE Remote Software ProRAE Suite Training Agenda...

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Page 4: ...Passive Monitor Host Controller Detectors Components of a Wireless System ProRAE Remote Host Controller Passive Monitor...

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Page 6: ...AreaRAE Operation and Maintenance AreaRAE features AreaRAE Kits Turning on the AreaRAE AreaRAE Startup Operation Modes Overview Normal Mode Program Mode Alarm modes ProRAE Suite overview Section Agend...

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Page 8: ...a Toxics Optional GPS Built In 902 928 MHz RAELink modem Frequency hopping spread spectrum Up to 2 miles 3 2 kilometers North America Australia parts of Latin America and other markets Other RF soluti...

Page 9: ...ge LED display and alarm light Loud 100 dB Alarm can be muted Strong 500 cc min Sampling pump 4 Way power Li Ion rechargeable battery Alkaline battery 120 240 VAC 12 VDC Intrinsically safe Class I Div...

Page 10: ...rs w Li ion 9 hrs with Alkaline Continuous operation via AC power Rugged Housing IP53 for water and dust proof Withstands 1 meter drop Size 7 25 L x 6 0 W x 4 5 H Weight 4 5 lb with battery pack Tempe...

Page 11: ...AreaRAE Monitor Sensors Oxygen 0 30 Combustibles 0 100 of LEL Toxic sensors CO H2S SO2 NO NO2 Cl2 HCN NH3 PH3 VOC monitor 0 2000 PPM Gamma Sensor 1 4000 uR h uSv h...

Page 12: ...w over 100 feet External filter for added protection Pump stall feature when moisture is detected or when pump is blocked the pump will shut off protecting the AreaRAE from potential damage 300cc min...

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Page 14: ...20 consists of AreaRAE monitor Up to five sensors Carbon filters for monitors equipped with a CO sensor Calibration adapter Quick Reference Guide Operation and Maintenance manual Shoulder strap Rechar...

Page 15: ...alkaline battery pack Ten spare water and dust trap filters Three inch inlet probe Hard transport case with pre cut foam Fifteen feet 5 meters of Teflon tubing Tool kit Lamp cleaning kit for monitors...

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Page 17: ...ce Watch display screen for messages such as Sensors installed their warranty expiration Alarm limits Last calibration date User Alarm Datalog modes Warm up will take approximately 90 seconds After wa...

Page 18: ...rt up just acknowledge it with the Y key and follow the procedure for setting the clock The battery has gone dead and the AreaRAE has detected a mismatch between the date code on the sensors and its i...

Page 19: ...r calibrates properly it is valid to continue using it Acknowledge by pressing the Y key to continue warm up For maximum AreaRAE availability RAE Systems recommends replacing sensors at the end of the...

Page 20: ...Check Sensor Zero After 90 sec warm up the AreaRAE should display for all of the installed sensors If there is no alarm and the sensor readings are in the range shown above then the AreaRAE is ready...

Page 21: ...f any reading is outside these limits wait a few minutes then check again If readings are in limits use the unit If readings are still outside these limits perform Fresh air calibration TOX1 VOC TOX2...

Page 22: ...Lamp Alarm Lamp display along with audible alarm indicates that PID lamp has failed to light Press Y key to clear alarm if it clears AreaRAE is ready for use If alarm does not clear wait a few minutes...

Page 23: ...amp Alarm If after a few minutes the Lamp message remains turn off AreaRAE and restart If after restart Lamp message disappears AreaRAE is ready for use If after restart Lamp message remains the PID L...

Page 24: ...larm Every time the AreaRAE is used it is important to check pump flow Block the filter on the pump inlet Reset pump alarm by pressing the Y key If pump does not go into alarm check for loose cracked...

Page 25: ...Wireless Mode Display A small radio antenna displayed in the left center of the AreaRAE screen indicates that the wireless link is established...

Page 26: ...atellite displayed in the left center of the AreaRAE screen indicates that the GPS is communicating A minimum of 3 satellites is needed for good signal The display will show a max of 4 satellites GPS...

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Page 28: ...Operation Modes There are three operation modes Normal for normal sensing operation and viewing current status of the monitor Program for monitor setup calibration etc Diagnostic troubleshooting tools...

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Page 30: ...different privilege levels or User Modes Program Mode 11 screens for most advanced users Display Mode 7 screens and has password to get into programming default mode Text Mode 3 screens and has passw...

Page 31: ...D PEAK MIN STEL TWA Battery Time Date Temp Start Datalog LEL Gas VOC Gas Disable GPS PC Comm Will not show if no datalogging option or auto datalogging Display 7 Sensor ID PEAK MIN STEL TWA Battery PC...

Page 32: ...s Reading Main Display AreaRAE will return to this screen in 60 seconds if left in any subsequent screen This screen alternates between the instantaneous reading and the sensor name approximately ever...

Page 33: ...Instantaneous Reading Main Display CO Carbon Monoxide Sensor VOC Photo Ionization Detector PID H2S Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor LEL Combustible gas sensor OXY Oxygen sensor Tap MODE key to proceed...

Page 34: ...Holds Highest reading since AreaRAE was turned on Press Y key to clear peak min Screen will prompt Are you sure Press Y to confirm peak clearing Tap MODE key to proceed to next screen This screen is...

Page 35: ...Minimum Reading Display Holds Lowest reading since AreaRAE was turned on Tap MODE key to proceed to next screen This screen is deleted in Text Mode...

Page 36: ...xposure Limit average for the past 15 minutes Displays until AreaRAE has been on for 15 minutes STEL only is calculated for VOC toxics STEL alarm beeps once a second Tap MODE key to proceed This scree...

Page 37: ...e accumulated reading of gas concentration divided by 8 hours since the AreaRAE was turned on TWA only is calculated for VOC toxics TWA alarm beeps once per second Tap MODE key to proceed to next scre...

Page 38: ...Battery Voltage Display AreaRAE shuts down when battery voltage drops below 6 2 volts Normal Full Charge is over 7 6 volts Tap MODE key to proceed to next screen This screen is deleted in Text Mode...

Page 39: ...Date Time of day Accumulated time in hours and minutes since the AreaRAE was turned on Temperature in Centigrade or Fahrenheit operating range from 20 45oC 4 113oF Tap MODE key to proceed This screen...

Page 40: ...d now Automatic this screen is deleted and it logs data when as soon as the AreaRAE on Scheduled logs data at a preset time Will datalog 20 000 points 64 hrs of data Entering programming pauses datalo...

Page 41: ...L is displayed in the left center of the AreaRAE screen indicates datalogging Will datalog 20 000 points 64 hrs 5 channels 1 min interval User can choose one of 4 datalog modes Manual Automatic Period...

Page 42: ...Gas for LEL displayed here AreaRAE is currently measuring LEL in units of methane Correction Factor can only be changed in programming mode Tap MODE key to proceed to next screen This screen is delet...

Page 43: ...Gas VOC is displayed here AreaRAE is currently measuring VOC in units of isobutylene Correction Factor can only be changed in programming mode Tap MODE key to proceed to next screen This screen is del...

Page 44: ...play If Y key is pushed then AreaRAE will display Monitor will Pause OK If Y key is pushed again the AreaRAE will display Ready until it receives a signal from the computer or the MODE key is pressed...

Page 45: ...PC Display When the AreaRAE is in this communication standby mode it stops monitoring gas concentrations and stops datalogging Datalogging must be manually restarted when exiting unless automatic data...

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Page 47: ...tion Modes Remember There are three operation modes Normal for normal sensing operation and viewing current status of the monitor Program for monitor setup calibration etc Diagnostic troubleshooting t...

Page 48: ...s for 5 sec to get in Programming Mode If AreaRAE asks a question Answer Y or N To Accept or Escape Use MODE Key repeatedly pushing the MODE key will always eventually return user to main display Gett...

Page 49: ...Calibrate Monitor Change Alarm Limits Change Datalog Change Monitor Setup Change Sensor Configuration Choose Y to accept or N to move on ref Appendix A 2 in AreaRAE Manual Programming Menus...

Page 50: ...Air Calibration Make sure air is clean Multiple Sensor Calibration Single Sensor Calibration Modify Span Gas Value Change LEL VOC Span Gas Choose Y to accept or N to move on MODE to escape Calibrate M...

Page 51: ...Fresh Air Calibration Make sure air is clean...

Page 52: ...Multiple Sensor Calibration At Multiple Sensor Calibration press Y key...

Page 53: ...Multiple Sensor Calibration For CO H2S LEL mixed gas calibration the next screen should appear as above...

Page 54: ...tion Attach calibration gas regulator to mixed gas cylinder Turn on calibration gas Attach calibration hose to AreaRAE Press Y key to display Apply Mixed Gas on screen After 60 second countdown follow...

Page 55: ...Multiple Sensor Calibration If you get this screen check for gas flow the AreaRAE will not perform span calibrations unless it senses calibration gas...

Page 56: ...again after you have verified that the gas is correct and it is flowing properly Follow instructions on screen Disconnect regulator from gas cylinder when complete calibration TOX1 VOC TOX2 Apply gas...

Page 57: ...Single Sensor Calibration VOC can only be calibrated individually other sensors can be calibrated individually if necessary At Single Sensor Calibration press Y key Use MODE to select VOC...

Page 58: ...gas regulator to VOC Isobutylene cylinder Turn on calibration gas Attach calibration hose to AreaRAE and make sure it is tight With cursor on VOC press Y key Follow instructions on screen Repeat if ne...

Page 59: ...values to use other cal gases Do not change if you are using the RAE Systems cal gas supplied with your meter Change LEL VOC Span Gas Allows you to change the calibration gas from methane LEL isobutyl...

Page 60: ...igh alarm limit 3 Beeps per second High Change Low alarm limit 2 Beeps per second Low Change STEL alarm limit 1 Beep per second STEL Change TWA alarm limit 1 Beep per second TWA Choose Y to accept or...

Page 61: ...Change Datalog Clear All Data Change Datalog Period Select Data Type Enable Disable Datalog Choose Y to accept or N to move on MODE to escape...

Page 62: ...Change Monitor Setup Change Site ID Change User ID Change Alarm Mode Change User Mode Program Display Text Change Real Time Clock Change Light Buzzer Mode...

Page 63: ...tor Setup Change Password Change Pump Duty Cycle Change Pump Speed Change Averaging Method Change Display Language English Spanish Set Temperature Unit Co or Fo Choose Y to accept or N to move on MODE...

Page 64: ...Change Sensor Configuration Change LEL VOC Gas Selection Enable Disable Sensor Change Dilution Ratio Change PID Lamp Type Choose Y to accept or N to move on MODE to escape...

Page 65: ...AreaRAE Power Off Hold Mode Key for full 5 seconds Audible alarm will beep and display will read Power down in 5 seconds Plug 15V DC charger into AreaRAE charge port when not in use...

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Page 67: ...alert users to unsafe states It is extremely important to note that during the following conditions the alarm signals are disabled When entering the Communicate with PC standby mode When entering the...

Page 68: ...display along with 3 beat second audible visible alarm and flashing display backlight indicates that the high alarm has exceeded VOC sensor PID has high alarm setpoint 100 ppm default Press Y key to...

Page 69: ...alarm and flashing display backlight indicates that Oxygen sensor has gone into low alarm less than 19 5 Oxygen default All other sensors Low alarm indicates the first warning All other sensors Low al...

Page 70: ...splay along with a 1 beat second audible visual alarm indicates that VOC or Toxic sensor has exceeded STEL alarm setpoint 25 ppm VOC default This alarm will only clear after 15 minutes in clean air or...

Page 71: ...lay along with a 1 beat second audible visual alarm indicates that VOC or Toxic sensor has exceeded the TWA alarm setpoint 10 ppm VOC default This alarm will only clear after moving to clean air and t...

Page 72: ...OFF display along with a 3 beat second audible visual alarm indicates that LEL sensor has been exposed to too much gas and has shut off to protect the sensor Move the meter to clean air and press the...

Page 73: ...AE Alarms Pump Pump display along with 3 beep audible alarm indicates that pump has stopped due to line clog Pump alarm is a latching alarm Clear line filter and press Y key to clear alarm and restart...

Page 74: ...Bat display along with a 1 beep alarm every 10 seconds indicates that the battery voltage has dropped below 6 2 V and it will shut down in 20 30 minutes Quickly complete confined space entry and charg...

Page 75: ...y along with a 1 beat second audible visual alarm indicates that a sensor has drifted negative below zero because the sensor was zeroed in an area containing gas Perform Fresh Air Calibration in an ar...

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Page 77: ...Host Controller Detectors Host Controller Overview ProRAE Remote Host Controller...

Page 78: ...onnect antenna to the RAELink Host Modem Connect the other end of the serial cable either directly into the computer or USB serial adapter C as shown C Connect USB serial adapter to a USB port on the...

Page 79: ...ting the RAELink Host Modem Take note of which com port that you are using You will need to set this in ProRAE Remote Make sure that ProRAE Remote is installed as per the instructions on the installat...

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Page 81: ...Allows real time two way wireless communication between AREARAE and base controller Continuously displays sensor data Shows alarm status when necessary Can send alarm to cell phones and pagers Can co...

Page 82: ...ProRAE Remote Panel View Panel View Displays status and alarm condition for all detectors in system Normal no alarm green Alarm status flashing red Normal Green indicator...

Page 83: ...ProRAE Remote Panel View Alarms Simulated voice audible alarms along with visual alarms Red Stop Sign Alarm Indicators...

Page 84: ...ProRAE Remote Status Window Status window Shows current reading and history of each sensor for a specific AREARAE monitor...

Page 85: ...every sensor reading is updated at the master polling interval Alarm Box red text display shows pump is clogged Alarm Command Can send command to remote monitor to activate audible and visual alarm a...

Page 86: ...e a text message of the alarm status The AREARAE system can be set up and left running without the requirement for an operator at the host controller at all times This is particularly useful long term...

Page 87: ...e a text message of the alarm status The AREARAE system can be set up and left running without the requirement for an operator at the host controller at all times This is particularly useful long term...

Page 88: ...ProRAE Remote Log View Can show data history for each remote monitor as text...

Page 89: ...ProRAE Remote Log View Also can show data history or each remote monitor as a graph...

Page 90: ...ProRAE Remote Image View Place the remote unit on an imported map bmp jpg gif Status windows can be shown on this view just like panel...

Page 91: ...ProRAE Remote GPS Option ProRAE GPS will automatically place remote unit on the correct map within 10 meters base upon info received from the remote unit Zoom in zoom out and map manipulation...

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Page 93: ...ProRAE Suite is used for Changing monitor settings Uploading log data Upgrading firmware ProRAE Suite...

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