Rae ppbRAE 3000, User Manual

Page 1: ...ppbRAE 3000 User s Guide Rev C August 2010 P N 059 4021 000 ...

Page 2: ...ith part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Copyright 2010 RAE Systems Inc ...

Page 3: ...ting The Instrument 20 Turning The Instrument On 20 Turning The Instrument Off 21 Operating The Built In Flashlight 21 Pump Status 21 Calibration Status 22 Operating Modes 23 Basic User Level Hygiene Mode Default Settings 24 Alarm Signals 26 Alarm Signal Summary 27 Preset Alarm Limits Calibration 28 Testing The Alarm 28 Integrated Sampling Pump 28 Backlight 29 Datalogging 29 Datalogging event 29 D...

Page 4: ...int Calibration 46 Programming Mode 46 Entering Programming Mode 46 Programming Mode Menus 48 Calibration 52 Zero Calibration 52 Span Calibration 52 Measurement 53 Meas Gas 53 Meas Unit 54 Alarm Setting 55 High Alarm 56 Low Alarm 56 STEL Alarm 57 TWA Alarm 58 Alarm Type 59 Buzzer Light 60 Datalog 60 Clear Datalog 61 Interval 61 Data Selection 62 Datalog Type 63 Manual Datalog 63 Snapshot Datalog 6...

Page 5: ...dvanced User Level Search Mode 83 Diagnostic Mode 85 Entering Diagnostic Mode 85 Adjusting The Pump Stall Threshold 86 Pump High 86 Pump Low 86 Exiting Diagnostic Mode 86 Transferring Data To From A Computer 88 Downloading The Datalog To A PC 88 Uploading Firmware To The instrument From A PC 89 Maintenance 90 Battery Charging Replacement 90 Replacing The Li ion Battery 91 Replacing The Alkaline Ba...

Page 6: ...ppbRAE 3000 User s Guide Ordering Replacement Parts 96 Special Servicing Note 97 Troubleshooting 98 Technical Support 99 RAE Systems Contacts 100 Controlled Part Of Manual 103 4 ...

Page 7: ...serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The user should understand how to set the correct parameters and interpret the obtained results CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock turn the power off before removing the instrument cover Disconnect the battery before removing sensor module for service Never operate the instrument when the cover is removed Remove instrument cover...

Page 8: ... for several minutes the residual vapor in the detector chamber will be cleared and the reading should return to zero The battery of the instrument discharges slowly even if it is turned off If the instrument has not been charged for 5 to 7 days the battery voltage will be low Therefore it is a good practice to always charge the instrument before using it It is also recommended to fully charge the...

Page 9: ...ing an oxygen concentration greater than 21 Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Recharge batteries only in non hazardous locations Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from different manufacturers The calibration of all newly purchased RAE Systems instruments should be tested by exposing the sensor s to known concentration calibration gas before the instrument is put in...

Page 10: ...ne plus élevée que 21 La substitution de composants peut compromettre la sécurité intrinsique Ne charger les batteries que dans emplacements désignés non dangereuse Ne pas melanger les anciennes et les nouvelles batteries ou bien encore les batteries de differents fabriquants La calibration de toute instruments de RAE Systems doivent être testé en exposant l instrument a une concentration de gaz c...

Page 11: ...oionization detector PID with a 9 8 eV 10 6 eV or 11 7 eV gas discharge lamp Features are Lightweight and Compact Compact lightweight rugged design Built in sample draw pump Dependable and Accurate Up to 16 hours of continuous monitoring with rechargeable battery pack Designed to continuously monitor VOC vapor at parts per billion ppb levels User friendly Preset alarm thresholds for STEL TWA low a...

Page 12: ...onsists of a PID with associated microcomputer and electronic circuit The unit is housed in a rugged case with a backlit LCD and 3 keys to provide easy user interface It also has a built in flashlight for operational ease in dark locations 10 ...

Page 13: ...er exposures exceed preset limits Charge contacts for plugging directly to its charging station Gas entry and exit ports USB communication port for PC interface Protective rubber cover Specifications Size 9 25 L x 3 6 W x 2 9 H Weight 28 oz with battery pack Detector Photoionization sensor with 9 8 10 6 or 11 7 eV UV lamp Battery A 3 7V rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack snap in field replaceab...

Page 14: ...Technical Note TN 106 Calibration Two point field calibration of zero and standard reference gases CalibrationReference Store up to 8 sets of calibration data alarm limits and span values Inlet Probe Flexible 5 tubing Radio module Bluetooth 2 4GHz RF module 433MHz 868MHz 915MHz or 2 4GHz Keypad 1 operation key and 2 programming keys 1 flashlight switch Direct Readout Instantaneous average STEL TWA...

Page 15: ...ed LEDs to indicate exceeded preset limits low battery voltage or sensor failure Alarm Type Latching or automatic reset Real time Clock Automatic date and time stamps on datalogged information Datalogging 260 000 points with time stamp serial number user ID site ID etc Communication Upload data to PC and download instrument setup from PC via USB on charging station Sampling Pump Internally integra...

Page 16: ... the instrument s cradle 2 Plug the AC DC adapter into the wall outlet 3 Place the instrument into the cradle press down and lean it back It locks in place and the LED in the cradle glow The instrument begins charging automatically The Primary LED in the cradle blinks green to indicate charging During charging the diagonal lines in the battery icon on the instrument s display are animated and you ...

Page 17: ...ts on the bottom of the battery meet the contacts on the cradle transferring power without other connections and a spring loaded capture holds the battery in place during charging 1 Plug the AC DC adapter into the monitor s cradle 2 Place the battery into the cradle with the gold plated contacts on top of the six matching charging pins 3 Plug the AC DC adapter into the wall outlet The battery begi...

Page 18: ...instrument in its cradle or replace the battery with a fresh one with a full charge Clock Battery An internal clock battery is mounted on one of the instrument s printed circuit boards This long life battery keeps settings in memory from being lost whenever the Li ion battery or alkaline batteries are removed This backup battery should last approximately five years and must be replaced by an autho...

Page 19: ...ck that includes the reading time battery condition and other functions LEDs and flashlight Display Y key N key MODE key Flashlight on off key In addition to their labeled functions the keys labeled Y MODE and N act as soft keys that control different parameters and make different selections within the instrument s menus From menu to menu each key controls a different parameter or makes a differen...

Page 20: ... to the keys These change as menus change but at all times the left pane corresponds to the Y key the center pane corresponds to the MODE key and the right pane corresponds to the N key Here are three examples of different menus with the relationships of the keys clearly shown 18 ...

Page 21: ...ured by the instrument Calibration needed Indicates that calibration should be performed Radio power Indicates whether radio connection is on or off Radio signal Indicates signal strength in 5 bar bargraph Battery Indicates battery level in 3 bars Pump Indicates that pump is working Datalog Indicates whether datalog is on or off Y Y key s function for this screen MODE MODE key s function for this ...

Page 22: ...trument is fully charged and calibrated it is ready for immediate operation Turning The Instrument On 1 With the instrument turned off press and hold MODE 2 When the display turns on release the MODE key The RAE Systems logo should appear first If the logo does not appear there is likely a problem and you should contact your distributor or RAE Systems Technical Support The instrument is now operat...

Page 23: ...ion is canceled and the instrument continues normal operation Operating The Built In Flashlight The instrument has a built in flashlight that helps you point the probe in dark places Press the flashlight key to turn it on Press it again to turn it off Note Using the flashlight for extended periods shortens the battery s operating time before it needs recharging Pump Status IMPORTANT During operati...

Page 24: ...ng icon consult the Troubleshooting section of this guide Calibration Status The instrument displays this icon if it requires calibration Calibration is required and indicated by this icon if The lamp type has been changed for example from 10 6 eV to 9 8 eV The sensor has been replaced It has been 30 days or more since the instrument was last calibrated If you have changed the calibration gas type...

Page 25: ... cases you must use ProRAE Studio software The default setting for your instrument is User Level Basic Operation Mode Hygiene This is outlined in detail on page 76 The other options covered later in this guide are User Level Advanced page 80 Operation Mode Hygiene User Level Advanced page 84 Operation Mode Search Using ProRAE Studio allows access to other options In addition Diagnostic Mode page 8...

Page 26: ...the most commonly needed features while requiring the fewest parameter adjustments Pressing N stepsyou from one screen to the next and eventually return to the main display If you do not press a key within 60 seconds after entering a display the instrument reverts to its main display Note Whileviewing any of these screens you can shut off your instrument by pressing MODE 24 ...

Page 27: ...ppbRAE 3000 User s Guide Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 25 ...

Page 28: ...ssage Zeroing is done Reading 0 ppb The instrument is now sampling and collecting data Note At the Average Peak Date Time Temperature Calibration Gas Measurement Gas Correction Factor and PC Communications screens the instrument automatically goes to the main display after 60 seconds if you do not push a key to make a selection Alarm Signals During each measurement period the gas concentration is ...

Page 29: ...ds STEL limit 1 Beep flash per second Pump icon flashes Pump failure 3 beeps flashes per second Lamp PID lamp failure 3 beeps flashes per second plus Lamp message on display Battery icon flashes Low battery 1 flash 1 beep per minute plus battery icon flashes on display CAL Calibration failed or needs calibration 1 beep flash per second NEG Gas reading measures less than number stored in calibratio...

Page 30: ...ides a 450 to 550 cc per minute flow rate Connecting a Teflon or metal tubing with 1 8 inside diameter to the gas inlet port of the instrument this pump can pull in air samples from 100 30 m horizontally or vertically Note In Search Mode the pump turns on when a sample measurement is started and turns off when the sample is manually stopped If liquid or other objects are pulled into the inlet port...

Page 31: ...er time to a PC Datalogging event When Datalogging is enabled measurement readings are being saved These data are stored in groups or events A new event is created and stored each time the instrument is turned on and is set to automatic datalogging or a configuration parameter is changed or datalogging is interrupted The maximum time for one event is 24 hours or 28 800 points If an event exceeds 2...

Page 32: ...ormation when the instrument is sampling Manual Datalogging occurs only when the instrument s datalogging is manually started see page 63 for details Snapshot Datalogs only during snapshot single event capture initiated by pressing MODE sampling See page 63 for details Note You can only choose one datalog type to be active at a time 30 ...

Page 33: ... area known to be non hazardous Ne charger les batteries que dans emplacements designés non dangereuses A battery charging circuit is built into the instrument cradle It only needs a regular AC to 12 VDC adapter wall mount transformer part number 500 0114 000 to charge the instrument To charge the battery inside the instrument 1 Power off the instrument 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack on t...

Page 34: ...art number 059 3052 000 accepts four AA alkaline batteries use only Duracell MN1500 and provides approximately 12 hours of operation The adapter is intended to be used in emergency situations when there is no time to charge the Li ion battery pack To insert batteries into the adapter 1 Remove the three Philips head screws to open the compartment in the adapter 2 Insert four fresh AA batteries as i...

Page 35: ...g alkaline batteries dispose of old ones properly WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge the battery only in areas known to be non hazardous Remove and replace the battery only in areas known to be non hazardous External Filter The external filter is made of PTFE Teflon membrane with a 0 45 micron pore size to prevent dust or other particles from being sucked into...

Page 36: ...in the calibration process It regulates the gas flow rate from the Span gas cylinder into the gas inlet of the instrument during calibration process The maximum flow rate allowed by the flow controller is about 0 5L min 500 cc per min Alternatively a demand flow regulator or a Tedlar gas bag may be used to match the pump flow precisely Organic Vapor Zeroing Kit The Organic Vapor Zeroing Kit is use...

Page 37: ...ppbRAE 3000 User s Guide 35 Standard Two Point Calibration Zero Span The following diagram shows the instrument s calibrations in Basic Hygiene mode Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression ...

Page 38: ...g MODE Note If you inadvertently press Y and change any of the numbers simply press MODE and you will be directed to the calibration menu The Calibration screen is now visible with Zero Calibration highlighted These are your options Press Y to select the highlighted calibration Zero Calib or Span Calib Press MODE to exit calibration and return to the main display and resume measurement Press N to ...

Page 39: ...s or a charcoal filter can be used At the Zero Calibration menu you can proceed to perform a Zero calibration or bypass Zero calibration and perform a Span calibration You may also go back to the initial Calibration menu if you want to exit calibration Press Y to start calibration Press MODE to quit and return to the main calibration display If you have pressed Y to enter Zero calibration then you...

Page 40: ...on your part Note To abort the zeroing process at any time and proceed to Span calibration press N at any time while zeroing is being performed You will see a confirmation message that says Zero aborted and then the Span calibration menu appears When Zero calibration is complete you see this message Zeroing is done Reading 0 ppb The instrument will then show the Calibration menu on its display wit...

Page 41: ...lternative is to use a regulator with 500 cc min flow but allow the excess flow to escape through a T or an open tube In the latter method the span gas flows out through an open tube slightly wider than the probe and the probe is inserted into the calibration tube At the Span Calibration menu you perform a Span calibration You may also go back to the Zero calibration menu or to the initial Calibra...

Page 42: ...y It requires no actions on your part Note If you want to abort the Span calibration process press N at any time during the process You will see a confirmation message that says Span is aborted and then the Zero calibration menu appears You can then proceed to perform a Zero calibration perform a Span calibration or exit to the topmost Calibration menu When Span calibration is complete you see a m...

Page 43: ...ser Level When you are done performing calibrations press MODE which corresponds with Back on the display You will see the following message Updating settings The instrument updates its settings and then returns to the main display It begins or resumes monitoring 41 ...

Page 44: ...bration gas Note Once the third calibration is set you do not need to use ProRAE Studio to allow future 3 point calibrations Also you can only disable 3 point calibration capability by using ProRAE Studio again Perform the Zero and Span calibrations After the first Span calibration Span 1 is completed the display a second Span calibration Span 2 can be performed The process is identical to the fir...

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Page 46: ...ve is to use a regulator with 500 cc min flow but allow the excess flow to escape through a T or an open tube In the latter method the span gas flows out through an open tube slightly wider than the probe and the probe is inserted into the calibration tube At the Span Calibration menu you perform a Span calibration You may also go back to the Zero calibration menu or to the initial Calibration men...

Page 47: ...your part Note If you want to abort the Span calibration process press N at any time during the process You will see a confirmation message that says Span is aborted and then the Zero calibration menu will appear You can then proceed to perform a Zero calibration perform a Span calibration or exit to the topmost Calibration menu When Span calibration is complete you will see a message similar to t...

Page 48: ...mming Mode Programming Mode can be entered from either Hygiene Mode or Search Mode If the current user mode is Basic you must provide a 4 digit password to enter Entering Programming Mode 1 Press and hold MODE and N until you see the Password screen 2 Input the 4 digit password Increase the number from 0 through 9 by pressing Y Step from digit to digit using N Press MODE when you are done If you m...

Page 49: ...word is 0000 When you have successfully entered Programming Mode you see this screen Note The password can only be changed by connecting the instrument to a PC running ProRAE Studio software Follow the instructions in ProRAE Studio to change it 47 ...

Page 50: ...n moves from left to right and you see these screens Note When you reach Monitor Setup and press N the menu cycles back to Calibration Programming Mode Menus The Programming Mode allows anyone with the password to change the instrument s settings calibrate the instrument modify the sensor configuration enter user information etc Programming Mode has five menus Each menu includes several sub menus ...

Page 51: ...s High Alarm Clear Datalog Op Mode Span Calibration Meas Unit Low Alarm Interval Site ID STEL Alarm Data Selection User ID TWA Alarm Datalog Type User Mode Alarm Type Date Buzzer Light Time Pump Duty Cycle Pump Speed Temperature Unit Language Radio Power Real Time Protocol Power On Zero Unit ID LCD Contrast 49 ...

Page 52: ...ration press MODE once at any of the programming menu displays You will see Updating Settings as changes are registered and the mode changes Navigating Programming Mode Menus Navigating through the Programming Mode menus is easy and consistent using a single interface format of Select Back and Next at the top level The three control buttons correspond to these choices as shown Note Pressing MODE i...

Page 53: ...ollowing functions in Programming Mode Key Function in Programming Mode MODE Exit menu when pressed momentarily or exit data entry mode Y Increase alphanumerical value for data entry or confirm yes for a question N Provides a no response to a question 51 ...

Page 54: ...esh air and Span Select Zero or Span Calibration by pressing N Once your choice is highlighted press Y Zero Calibration The procedure for performing a zero calibration is covered on page 35 Span Calibration The procedure for performing a basic span calibration is covered on page 35 52 ...

Page 55: ... ten gases used by your instrument The list is built automatically and is only updated if the gas selected from Custom Gases or Library is not already in the Last Ten This ensures that there is no repetition Gas Library is a library that consists of all the gases found in RAE Systems Technical Note TN 106 available online at www raesystems com Custom Gases are gases with user modified parameters U...

Page 56: ...nu and return to the Programming Mode menus by pressing MODE Meas Unit Standard available measurement units include Abbreviation Unit ppm parts per million ppb parts per billion mg m3 milligrams per cubic meter ug m3 micrograms per cubic meter Scroll through the list by pressing N Select by pressing Y Save your selection by pressing Y or undo your selection by pressing N Leave the sub menu and ret...

Page 57: ...s per million or mg m3 milligrams per cubic meter depending on your setting 1 Scroll through the Alarm Limit sub menu using the N key until the display shows the desired limit to be changed High Alarm Low Alarm STEL Alarm and TWA Alarm 2 Press Y to select one of the alarm types The display shows a flashing cursor on the left most digit of the previously stored alarm limit 3 Press Y to increase eac...

Page 58: ...tions press MODE You will see two choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings Press Y to save the changes Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings Low Alarm You can change the Low Alarm limit value The value is typically set by the instrument to match the value for the current calibra...

Page 59: ...h the value for the calibration gas It is expressed in parts per billion ppb Note The default value depends on the measurement gas To change the STEL Alarm value 1 Press Y to increase each digit s value 2 Press N to advance to the next digit 3 Again use Y to increase the number Repeat this process until all numbers are entered When you have completed your selections press MODE You will see two cho...

Page 60: ...hange the TWA Alarm value 1 Press Y to increase each digit s value 2 Press N to advance to the next digit 3 Again use Y to increase the number Repeat this process until all numbers are entered When you have completed your selections press MODE You will see two choices Save Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings Press Y...

Page 61: ... main Reading display is shown Automatic Reset When the alarm condition is no longer present the alarm stops and resets itself 1 Press N to step from one alarm type to the other 2 Press Y to select an alarm type When you have completed your selections press MODE You will see two choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your pr...

Page 62: ...tton indicates your selection 3 When you have completed your selections press MODE You will see two choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings Press Y to save the changes Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings Datalog The instrument calculates and stores the concentration and ID of...

Page 63: ... cleared the data cannot be recovered Press Y to clear the datalog The display asks Are you sure Press Y if you want to clear the datalog When it has been cleared the display shows Datalog Cleared Press N if you do not want to clear the datalog The display changes and you are taken to the next sub menu Interval Interval Intervals are shown in seconds The default value is 60 seconds The maximum int...

Page 64: ...d made available when you offload your datalog to a computer via ProRAE Studio software You can choose any or all of three types of data you must choose at least one Average Maximum Minimum 1 Press N to step from one option to the next The highlighter indicates your choice 2 Press Y to toggle your selection on or off the check box indicates on with an X 3 When you have completed your selections pr...

Page 65: ...our selection press MODE You will see two choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings Press Y to save the changes Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings Manual Datalog When the instrument is set to Manual Datalog you turn datalogging on and off by stepping through the displays from ...

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Page 67: ...MODE each time you want to capture a snapshot of the data at that instant When you send the data to a computer using ProRAE Studio the data snapshots are uniquely identified by time and other parameters Monitor Setup Many settings can be accessed in this menu including setting the date and time and adjusting the pump s on off duty cycle Op Mode Under Monitor Setup is Op Mode Press Y to select You ...

Page 68: ...he Mode Site ID Enter an 8 digit alphanumeric character Site ID in the programming mode This Site ID is included in the datalog report 1 Press Y and the display shows the current site ID Example RAE00001 Note that the left most digit flashes to indicate it is the selected one 2 Press Y to step through all 26 letters A to Z and 10 numerals 0 to 9 Note The last four digits must be numerals 3 Press N...

Page 69: ...es to indicate it is the selected one 2 Press Y to step through all 26 letters A to Z and 10 numerals 0 to 9 3 Press N to advance to the next digit The next digit to the right flashes Repeat this process until all eight digits of the new User ID are entered Press MODE to exit If there is any change to the existing User ID the display shows Save Press Y to accept the new site ID Press N to discard ...

Page 70: ...unctions Note The default value for User Mode is Basic To change the User Mode 1 Press N to step from one option to the next The highlighting changes each time you press N 2 Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates on 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE 4 Press Y to accept the new User Mode Press N to discard the change and move to the next sub m...

Page 71: ... are entered Press MODE to exit Press Y to save the new date Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu Time The Time is expressed as Hours Minutes Seconds with two digits for each The time is in 24 hour military format 1 Press Y and the display shows the current time Note that the left most digit flashes to indicate it is selected 2 Press Y to step through all 10 numerals 0 to 9 3 P...

Page 72: ... by the instrument to clean the PID A lower duty cycle has a greater effect on keeping the PID clean than a higher duty cycle Important Pump duty cycling is interrupted when the instrument senses a gas The pump s duty cycle is disabled when the measurement is greater than the 2ppm threshold and is re enabled when the reading falls below 90 of the threshold 1 8 ppm 1 Press Y to increase the value 2...

Page 73: ...rature unit Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu Pump Speed The pump can operate at two speeds high and low Running at low speed is quieter and conserves a small amount of power There is almost no difference in sampling accuracy 1 Press N to step from one option to the next 2 Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates on 3 When you have complet...

Page 74: ... MODE Press Y to save your new language choice Press N to undo it and return to the previous language selection Radio Power The radio connection can be turned on or off 1 Press N to step from one option to the next on or off 2 Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates that the option is selected 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE Press Y to accep...

Page 75: ... multiple receivers 1 Press N to step from one option to the next 2 Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates on 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE Press Y to save the new real time communications protocol Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu Power On Zero When Power On Zero is on the instrument performs a zero calibration whe...

Page 76: ... flashes Repeat this process until all three digits of the Unit ID are entered 3 Press MODE when you are done Press Y to save the change Press N to discard the change and move to the next sub menu LCD Contrast The display s contrast can be increased or decreased from its default setting You may not need to ever change the default setting but sometimes you can optimize the display to suit extreme t...

Page 77: ...nality However it is possible to operate it in a second mode called Search Mode Here are the primary differences Hygiene Mode Automatic measurements continuously running and datalogging and calculates additional exposure values Search Mode Manual start stop of measurements and display of certain exposure values 75 ...

Page 78: ...ppbRAE 3000 User s Guide Basic User Level Hygiene Mode The default setting is navigated in the following way Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 76 ...

Page 79: ...ppbRAE 3000 User s Guide Pressing N steps you from screen to screen Options include clearing the Peak value and turning on the instrument s PC Communications for data transfer to a PC 77 ...

Page 80: ...mber 3 Press N to advance to the next digit 4 Again press Y to increment the number 5 Press N to advance to the next digit Continue the process until all four numbers of the password have been input Then press MODE to proceed The screen changes to icons with the label Calibration 1 Press N to advance to Monitor Setup 2 Press Y to select Monitor Setup Under Monitor Setup you will see Op Mode Press ...

Page 81: ...screen without changing the Mode Optional Graphic Screen In Search Mode Using ProRAE Studio you can set your instrument to show a graphic display instead of a numeric display of ongoing data Consult your ProRAE Studio disc for information During sampling the display s readings are shown numerically plus the graph tracks the highest readings over time The numeric reading alternates between the valu...

Page 82: ... Mode enter User Mode Advanced User Level refer to the section called Monitor Mode for instructions Once you are in Advanced User Level and Hygiene Mode together you can change the calibration reference and measurement gas in addition to performing normal monitoring functions Pressing N progresses through the screens while pressing Y selects options Pressing MODE makes menu choices when it is show...

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Page 84: ...ctions When the instrument is in Search Mode it only samples when you activate sampling When you see the display that says Ready Start sampling press Y to start The pump turns on and the instrument begins collecting data To stop sampling press N while the main display is showing You will see a new screen that says Stop sampling Press Y to stop sampling Press N if you want sampling to continue 82 ...

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Page 86: ...Advanced User Level refer to the section called Monitor Mode for instructions Operation is similar to Basic User Level Sampling Mode but now allows you to change calibration and measurement reference gases Refer to the section on measurement gases on page 53 for more details details Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 84 ...

Page 87: ...begin with the instrument turned off Press and hold Y and MODE until the instrument starts The instrument goes through a brief startup and then displays raw data for the PID sensor These numbers are raw sensor readings without calibration The instrument is now in Diagnostic Mode Note In Diagnostic Mode the pump and lamp are normally on You can enter Programming Mode and calibrate the instrument as...

Page 88: ...y be a leak in the gas inlet or the pump is weak or defective Add the two readings you wrote down This is the average of the maximum block count and the maximum idle count Divide that number by 2 Use the Y or N key to increase or decrease the stall value to equal that number Press the MODE key to exit this display Pump Low In Diagnostic Mode press the MODE key until Pump Low is displayed The displ...

Page 89: ...xit Diagnostic Mode and go directly to Programming Mode or Monitor Mode as outlined above or you can exit Diagnostic Mode completely To exit Diagnostic Mode so that it cannot be re entered without a restart Shut down the instrument When it is off restart it by holding the MODE key Diagnostic Mode cannot be entered until the instrument is restarted as outlined in Entering Diagnostic Mode 87 ...

Page 90: ...ace the instrument into its cradle The charging LED should be illuminated 3 Start ProRAE Studio on your PC 4 From ProRAE Studio select Operation and select Setup Connection 5 Select the COM port to establish a communication link between the PC and the instrument 6 To receive the datalog in the PC select Downlog Datalog 7 When you see Unit Information click OK During the data transfer the display s...

Page 91: ... LED should be illuminated 3 Start RAEProgrammer 7000 on your PC 4 From RAEProgrammer 7000 select Operation and select Setup Connection 5 Select the COM port to establish a communication link between the PC and the instrument 6 Select Operation Download Firmware Once communication is established follow the instructions that accompany RAEProgrammer 7000 and the firmware to upload the new firmware t...

Page 92: ...circuit board or battery may occur if the battery pack is not disconnected before servicing the unit Battery Charging Replacement When the display shows a flashing empty battery icon the battery requires recharging It is recommended to recharge the instrument upon returning from fieldwork A fully charged battery runs a instrument for 16 hours continuously The charging time is less than 8 hours for...

Page 93: ...tab back up to its locked position Replacing The Alkaline Battery Adapter An alkaline battery adapter is supplied with each instrument The adapter part number 059 3052 000 accepts four AA alkaline batteries use only Duracell MN1500 and provides approximately 12 hours of operation The adapter is intended to be used in emergency situations when there is no time to charge the Li ion battery pack To i...

Page 94: ...charging If you place the instrument in its cradle the alkaline battery will not be recharged The internal charging circuit is designed to prevent damage to alkaline batteries and the charging circuit when alkaline batteries are installed inside the instrument Note When replacing alkaline batteries dispose of old ones properly WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharg...

Page 95: ...x 2mm Filter Fixer Sensor Components Note The cleaning procedure is not normally needed Clean the PID sensor module the lamp and the lamp housing only when one of the following has happened 1 The reading is inaccurate even after calibration 2 The reading is very sensitive to air moisture 3 A chemical liquid has been sucked into the unit and damaged the unit Use of the external filter helps to prev...

Page 96: ... but not overtight If the sensor is corroded or otherwise damaged it should be replaced Cleaning The Lamp Housing Or Changing The Lamp If the lamp does not turn on the instrument will display an error message to indicate replacement of the lamp may be required 1 If the lamp is operational clean the lamp window surface and the lamp housing by wiping it with GC grade methanol using a cotton swab usi...

Page 97: ...lamp to set the proper Correction Factor There are two ways to determine the lamp type Remove the lamp and look for markings bars on the side No bars 10 6eV 1 bar 11 7eV 2 bars 9 8eV Also when the monitor is running the lamp type is shown along with the calibration and measurement gas and Correction Factor Note This screen can be accessed from the reading screen by pressing N four times 95 ...

Page 98: ... properly refer the instrument to qualified service personnel for further testing and if necessary pump repair or replacement Cleaning The Instrument Occasional cleaning with a soft cloth is recommended Do not use detergents or chemicals Visually inspect the contacts at the base of the instrument on the battery and on the charging cradle to make sure they are clean If they are not wipe them with a...

Page 99: ...our behalf or 2 The RAE Systems Technical Service Department Before returning the instrument for service or repair obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number for proper tracking of your equipment This number needs to be on all documentation and posted on the outside of the box in which the instrument is returned for service or upgrade Packages without RMA Numbers will be refused at the fa...

Page 100: ...g abnormally High Reasons Dirty filter Dirty sensor module Excessive moisture and water condensation Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Blow dry the sensor module Calibrate the unit Reading abnormally Low Reasons Dirty filter Dirty sensor module Weak or dirty lamp Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Remove Calibration Adapter Calibrate the unit Check for air leakage Buzzer I...

Page 101: ...toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Lamp message during operation Reasons Lamp drive circuit Weak or defective PID lamp defective Solutions Turn the unit off and back on Replace UV lamp Technical Support To contact RAE Systems Technical Support Team Monday through Friday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific US Time Phone toll free 1 888 723 4800 Phone 1 408 952 8461 Email tech raesystems com Life critical after hours...

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Page 104: ... Plaza 33 Lok Yip Road Fanling N T Hong Kong Phone 852 2669 0828 Fax 852 2669 0803 Email hksales raesystems com RAE Systems Japan 403 Plaza Ochanomizu Bldg 2 1 Surugadai Kanda Chiyoda Ku Tokyo Japan Phone 81 3 5283 3268 Fax 81 3 5283 3275 Email jpsales raesystems com RAE Systems Korea 1010 DaeMyungAnsVill First Sang Dong 412 2 Wonmi Gu Bucheon Kyungki Do Korea Phone 82 32 328 7123 Fax 82 32 328 71...

Page 105: ... humidity non condensing Basic Operation Turning The Instrument On 1 With the instrument turned off press and hold MODE 2 When the display turns on release the MODE key The instrument is now operating and performs self tests Once the self tests are complete the display shows a graph or numerical gas reading This indicates that the instrument is fully functional and ready to use Turning The Instrum...

Page 106: ...uide Note You must hold your finger on the key for the entire shutoff process If you remove your finger from the key during the countdown the shutoff operation is canceled and the instrument continues normal operation 104 ...

Page 107: ... preset voltage level failure of the UV lamp pump stall or when the datalog memory is full Alarm Signal Summary Message Condition Alarm Signal HIGH Gas exceeds High Alarm limit 3 beeps flashes per second OVR Gas exceeds measurement range 3 beeps flashes per second MAX Gas exceeds electronics maximum range 3 beeps flashes per second LOW Gas exceeds Low Alarm limit 2 beeps flashes per second TWA Gas...

Page 108: ... measures less than number stored in calibration 1 beep flash per second Preset Alarm Limits Calibration The instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas and is programmed with default alarm limits Cal Gas Isobutylene Cal Span unit Low High TWA STEL ppbRAE 3000 10 ppm 10 25 10 25 MiniRAE 3000 100 ppm 50 100 10 25 MiniRAE Lite 100 ppm 50 100 10 25 UltraRAE 3000 100 ppm 50 100 10 2...

Page 109: ...C adapter s barrel connector into the instrument s cradle 2 Plug the AC DC adapter into the wall outlet 3 Place the instrument into the cradle press down and lean it back It locks in place and the LED in the cradle glows Note To release the instrument press down and tilt the top out of the cradle and lift up The instrument begins charging automatically The LED on the front of the cradle marked Pri...

Page 110: ...as known to be non hazardous Remove and replace batteries only in areas known to be non hazardous Low Voltage Warning When the battery s charge falls below a preset voltage the instrument warns you by beeping once and flashing once every minute and the battery icon blinks once per second You should turn off the instrument within 10 minutes and either recharge the battery by placing the instrument ...

Page 111: ...nown to be non hazardous Replacing Rechargeable Li Ion or NiMH Battery Caution Turn off the instrument before removing or replacing the battery Alkaline Battery Adapter An alkaline battery adapter is supplied with each instrument The adapter part number 059 3052 000 accepts four AA alkaline batteries use only Duracell MN1500 Do not mix old and new batteries or different type batteries 109 ...

Page 112: ... abnormally High Reasons Dirty filter Dirty sensor module Excessive moisture and water condensation Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Blow dry the sensor module Calibrate the unit Reading abnormally Low Reasons Dirty filter Dirty sensor module Weak or dirty lamp Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Remove Calibration Adapter Calibrate the unit Check for air leakage Buzzer In...

Page 113: ...eck flow path for leaks sensor module O ring tube connectors Teflon tube compression fitting Call Technical Support at 1 408 752 0723 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Lamp message during operation Reasons Lamp drive circuit Weak or defective PID lamp defective Solutions Turn the unit off and back on Replace UV lamp 111 ...

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