Rae RAELink3, User Manual

Page 1: ...RAELink3 User s Guide Rev B August 2010 P N 029 4508 000...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2010 RAE Systems Inc...

Page 3: ...r Interface 14 6 Backlight 15 7 Display 15 8 Operating The RAELink3 16 9 Modes Of Operation 16 9 1 Host Mode 17 9 2 Remote Mode 17 9 3 Remote G Mode 18 9 4 Repeater Mode 18 9 5 Third Party Modes 18 10...

Page 4: ...nnecting A RAELink3 Remote Via Cable 32 14 1 GPS And Unobstructed Line Of Sight 33 14 2 Cleaning The RAELink3 34 14 3 Ordering Replacement Parts 34 14 4 Special Servicing Note 34 15 Troubleshooting 35...

Page 5: ...ing adapter to charge the rechargeable battery pack inside the modem Use only RAE Systems Lithium Ion battery pack 029 3501 000 or alkaline battery pack 029 3502 000 Recharge replace batteries only in...

Page 6: ...umidity 0 to 95 relative humidity Non condensing Safety Certification Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D T4 For rechargeable battery pack 029 3501 000 WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardou...

Page 7: ...tion To reduce risk when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres ensure the antenna is locked in place with set screw to prevent inadvertent disconnection Note Antenna must be locked in place w...

Page 8: ...h as RAE Systems ppbRAE 3000 MultiRAE Plus etc and a base station computer for comprehensive monitoring Up to 64 monitors equipped with RAELink3 units can be networked with a single Host In addition f...

Page 9: ...er functions as a repeater for RAELink3 Remote slave modems or AreaRAE or RAELink series products with the same network ID 3 1 1 Connection With Third Party Devices The RAELink3 Z1 can be configured a...

Page 10: ...nboard Bluetooth master provides Bluetooth wireless connection with other Bluetooth devices Onboard GPS receiver provides global positioning capability Onboard LCD displaying radio signal strength GPS...

Page 11: ...8 hours of continuous operation LCD Display Backlit with icons and text Keypad 3 keys Y N and MODE Sensitivity 108dBm at 10 6 bit error rate Data Rate Up to 115 2 kbps Error Detection 32 bps CRC retra...

Page 12: ...back of the RAELink3 two guides match indents on the back of the Charging Adapter 2 Slide the Charging Adapter onto the back of the RAELink3 3 Make sure the latch clicks into place 4 Plug the power su...

Page 13: ...s Guide 5 1 1 Detaching The Charging Adapter To detach the Charging Adapter press in on the latch While pressing the latch slide the Charging Adapter down Press latch Slide down while pressing Release...

Page 14: ...ry 3 Replace a fully charged spare battery pack inside the battery compartment Make sure the battery pack is oriented properly inside the compartment 4 Press the battery into place with your hand and...

Page 15: ...the end opposite the two screws 4 Insert five fresh AA batteries as indicated by the polarity markings 5 Replace the cover Replace the two Philips screws 6 Set the alkaline battery adapter into the RA...

Page 16: ...time battery condition and other functions Display N key Y key MODE key Y increases values MODE acts as on off and save and N selects no and advances to the next function In addition Y MODE and N act...

Page 17: ...mation Battery Charge Radio Signal Strength GPS Satellite BT Linked to xxxxxxxx Bluetooth connection and other status information Radio Signal Strength Indicates signal strength in network GPS Satelli...

Page 18: ...peration of the modem portion of the RAELink3 Refer to page 29 for information on establishing a link between a RAELink3 and a portable gas monitor or other detector IMPORTANT Before operating any RAE...

Page 19: ...232 port If the computer does not have a serial port use a USB to 9 pin Serial Adapter part number 410 0210 000 to connect the cable to the computer The DB9 connector should be firmly attached to the...

Page 20: ...in Remote Mode 9 4 Repeater Mode In this mode the modem functions as a repeater It does not interpret or process the data that passes through it Its function is to extend the distance between a Remot...

Page 21: ...s shown along with the date of installation and then the RAELink3 s serial number Once the startup procedure is complete the instrument shows a numerical reading screen with antenna signal strength ba...

Page 22: ...smart modem that can be configured to operate in Host Repeater or Remote modes These options are selected in Programming Mode along with other parameters for setting the Network ID Unit ID GPS on off...

Page 23: ...ork and all equipment operating in that network All RAELink3 or other RAELink model Host Repeater and Remote wireless modems in the same AreaRAE network need to be configured with the same Network ID...

Page 24: ...s Y to save or press N to abort the change If you save the Network ID you see this display as it saves Network ID 1234 Saving When it is done the display returns to the Set Network ID screen showing t...

Page 25: ...ration RAELink wireless modem or combination is designated as a Host the network will not function properly The operation mode program screen is as below OP Mode Remote Change Press Y to change the Op...

Page 26: ...your choice of Operation Mode is shown OP Mode Host Change Press Y if you want to change the Operation Mode or press N to advance to the GPS Power Control screen 12 4 GPS Power Control The onboard GP...

Page 27: ...the next menu screen GPS Coordinates Check by pressing N 12 5 GPS Coordinates Check Check the RAELink3 s GPS location in this menu screen If you want to have the coordinates checked and shown in the...

Page 28: ...oard Bluetooth connection can be turned on or off The Bluetooth Power Control screen is shown here UnitLK BT Search Turn Off Press Y to change the on off status or press N to skip to next menu screen...

Page 29: ...a monitor such as a GammaRAEII R Note When RAELink3 is configured as a Repeater or Host it does not require a Unit ID Therefore the Set Unit ID Menu is not applicable in this mode When RAELink3 is co...

Page 30: ...21 Save Press Y to save or press N to abort the change If you save the Unit ID you see this display as it saves Unit ID 21 Saving When it is done the display returns to the Set Unit ID screen showing...

Page 31: ...computer with a cable and a HyperTerminal program must be running The Modem Configuration screen is shown here Modem Menu Enter Press Y to output the modem menu to a PC or press N to skip to the begin...

Page 32: ...connection before the display shows this message indicating that no ID number has been previously stored The RAELink3 can scan for Bluetooth enabled monitors and stores up to 2 connections in memory f...

Page 33: ...screen like this Note If multiple monitors will be in your network it is fastest to turn one monitor and one RAELink3 on at a time for this initial pairing When a successful pairing is made the scree...

Page 34: ...ppbRAE Plus MiniRAE 2000 or MultiRAE Plus to the RAELink3 configured as a Remote using the optional Portable Coiled Cable part number 400 0189 000 Connect the serial cable s 4 pin circular connector...

Page 35: ...positioning For a GPS equipped RAELink3 or any other GPS device to work properly it must have a direct line of sight to a satellite meaning it will not work well if at all indoors Although radio sign...

Page 36: ...s In the U S you can order sensors replacement batteries and other accessories online at http istore raesystems com 14 4 Special Servicing Note If the instrument needs to be serviced contact The RAE S...

Page 37: ...have a unique Unit ID on each RAELink3 or device connected to a RAELink3 Check the cable or Bluetooth connection between the RAELink3 and the remote device Device does not link with RAELink3 via Blue...

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