Rae ToxiRAE Pro, User Manual

Page 1: ...ToxiRAE Pro User s Guide P N G02 4009 000 Rev C March 2013 ...

Page 2: ... Copyright 2013 RAE Systems by Honeywell ...

Page 3: ...18 12 2 Navigation In Normal Mode 19 12 2 1 TWA STEL Peak 19 12 2 2 Date Time And Temperature 19 12 2 3 Wireless Settings 19 12 2 4 Enter Communications and stop measurement 20 12 3 Programming 20 12 4 Entering Programming Mode 20 12 4 1 Navigating Programming Menus 22 12 5 Programming Menus 22 12 5 1 Calibration 23 12 5 2 Alarm Setting 23 12 5 3 Datalog 27 12 5 4 Monitor Setup 30 12 6 Exit Exit P...

Page 4: ...ostic Mode 48 16 Alarm Signal Summary 49 17 Downloading Datalogs And Performing PC Based Instrument Configuration and Firmware Upgrades 50 18 Maintenance 51 18 1 Replacing the ToxiRAE Pro Li Ion Battery 51 18 2 Proper Battery Disposal 54 18 3 Removing And Installing The Rubber Boot 55 18 4 Filter Replacement 56 18 5 Replacing The Sensor 57 18 6 Cleaning The Exterior 58 18 6 1 Ordering Replacement ...

Page 5: ...th the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Never operate the monitor when the cover is removed Remove the monitor top cap rear cover or battery only in an area known to be non hazardous Product Registration Register your product online by visiting http www raesystems com support product registration By registering your product you can Receive notification of product upgrades or enhancements Be ale...

Page 6: ...ualified personnel only Read and understand this instruction manual completely before operating or servicing The monitor should be calibrated every time it does not pass a bump test but no less frequently than every six months depending on use and exposure to gas and contamination and its operational mode The ToxiRAE Pro monitor is factory preconfigured to a 30 day calibration interval so it will ...

Page 7: ...écurité cet équipement doit être utilisé et entretenu uniquement par un personnel qualifié Étudier le manuel d instructions en entier avant d utiliser ou d entretenir l équipement Le ToxiRAE Pro est configuré en usine avec une période de calibration de 30 jours si il n est pas calibré durant cette période il passe en alarme Une vérification d étalonnage est définie par une exposition du détecteur ...

Page 8: ...stakable five way local and remote wireless notification of alarm conditions Largest display in its class Reliable rugged and intrinsically safe Continuous datalogging capability Fully automated bump testing and calibration with AutoRAE 2 2 Easy to maintain with replaceable sensor and Lithium ion battery Wireless or non wireless versions3 are available 1 Wireless functionality is currently offered...

Page 9: ...ery Datalogging Continuous Datalogging with a three month capacity at one minute intervals User configurable datalogging interval from 1 to 3 600 seconds Communication and Data Download Data download and instrument set up on PC via charging and PC communication cradle Data download via AutoRAE 2 Automated Test and Calibration Station Wireless data and status transmission via built in RF modem opti...

Page 10: ...xide CO H2 Compensated 0 to 2 000 ppm 10 ppm Chlorine Cl2 0 to 50 ppm 0 1 ppm Chlorine Dioxide ClO2 0 to 1 ppm 0 03 ppm Ethylene Oxide EtO A 0 to 100 ppm 1 ppm Ethylene Oxide EtO B 0 to 10 ppm 0 1 ppm Ethylene Oxide EtO C Extended Range 0 to 500 ppm 10 ppm Hydrogen H2 0 to 1 000 ppm 2 ppm Hydrogen Chloride HCl 0 to 15 ppm 0 2 ppm Hydrogen Cyanide HCN 0 to 50 ppm 0 5 ppm Hydrogen Fluoride HF 0 to 1...

Page 11: ...gen to ammonia chlorine and phosgene The ToxiRAE Pro s intelligent interchangeable sensors store calibration data so if you need to monitor one gas one day and another gas the next swapping the sensors in your ToxiRAE Pro is all it takes 5 User Interface The ToxiRAE Pro s user interface consists of the display four LEDs an alarm buzzer and two keys MODE and Y The LCD displays real time readings in...

Page 12: ...s turned on Datalogging status shown when datalogging is on blank when off Battery status three segments show battery charge level Man Down alarm enabled Sensor calibration due Bump test due All sensors tested and calibrated tick mark all sensors have been bump tested and calibrated no sensor is overdue for a bump test or calibration according to the intervals configured on the instrument Calibrat...

Page 13: ...act pins transferring power Note Before setting the ToxiRAE Pro into its charging cradle visually inspect the contacts to make sure they are clean If they are not wipe them with a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents or cleaners Rear view of ToxiRAE Pro ToxiRAE Pro Charging and PC Communications Cradle Raised lip on rear of ToxiRAE Pro locks into cradle s latch Rear view of charging cradle Charging ...

Page 14: ...duce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge the instrument only in areas known to be non hazardous Remove and replace batteries only in areas known to be non hazardous 6 1 Removing The ToxiRAE Pro From The Charging Cradle To remove the ToxiRAE Pro from its charging cradle press down on the latch release on the back of the charging cradle while slightly tilting the ToxiRAE Pro towar...

Page 15: ...est of the system Note If the battery is almost fully discharged the message Battery too low Needs charging Powering off shows in the display and the ToxiRAE Pro shuts off You must charge the battery before you can use the instrument 3 Self testing is performed by the ToxiRAE Pro Note If one of the following error messages is displayed shut off the ToxiRAE Pro by pressing MODE Sensor error Wrong s...

Page 16: ...played with the current reading The ToxiRAE Pro is now ready for use 8 Turning The ToxiRAE Pro Off Press and hold MODE In 2 seconds a 5 second countdown to shutoff begins accompanied by one buzzer beep per second 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 ToxiRAE Pro conti...

Page 17: ... to shutoff starts 10 minutes prior to automatic shutoff 11 Dead Battery Warning Shutoff If you turn on the ToxiRAE Pro and the battery s charge is below its lowest threshold the display shows this message Battery too low Needs charging Powering off It then automatically shuts off You must charge the ToxiRAE Pro s battery before you can continue to use this instrument Important Do not operate the ...

Page 18: ...Mode is primarily intended for technicians to use during troubleshooting although it also offers access to a few changeable parameters that you may rarely if ever need to change A password is required to enter Diagnostic Mode the password is the same as and automatically kept in sync with the one used to enter Programming Mode The default password is 0000 To enter Diagnostic Mode power the instrum...

Page 19: ...n oxygen O2 sensor TWA and STEL are not included in the menus because neither TWA nor STEL are calculated for this sensor Min for minimum is included only when an oxygen sensor is used Note The gray boxes indicate the datalog functions when datalogging is in Manual mode When datalogging is in Automatic mode these screens do not appear Refer to page 27 for information on selecting Automatic or Manu...

Page 20: ...enu and return to the measurement screen in Advanced User mode press the MODE button repeatedly to highlight the Exit icon in Programming Menu and press Y to exit to the measurement screen When the ToxiRAE Pro is in Advanced User mode you may enter Programming without using a password If your ToxiRAE Pro is configured with an oxygen O2 sensor TWA and STEL are not included in the menus because neit...

Page 21: ...he sensor since the ToxiRAE Pro was turned on Press Y twice to clear the Peak value Note If you do not press a key within 1 minute the display reverts to the normal reading If your ToxiRAE Pro is configured with an oxygen O2 sensor TWA and STEL are not included in the menus because neither TWA nor STEL are calculated for this sensor Press MODE to advance from screen to screen 12 2 2 Date Time And ...

Page 22: ... enter Programming Mode unless the ToxiRAE Pro is already running in Advanced User mode The default password is 0000 12 4 Entering Programming Mode 1 Press and hold MODE and Y simultaneously until the Password screen appears 2 Input the 4 digit password Press Y repeatedly to select a desired number Numbers increase from 0 to 9 Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wraps around back to 0 Step from dig...

Page 23: ...n icon is highlighted first by default but you can press MODE to step from one programming menu item to the next with the name of the menu shown at the top of the display and the corresponding icon highlighted As you repeatedly press MODE the selection moves from left to right and the following screens appear in sequence Note When you reach Exit and press MODE the menu cycles back to Calibration T...

Page 24: ...gramming Menus Programming allows anyone with the password to change the instrument s settings calibrate the instrument enter user information etc Programming has four menus Each menu includes several submenus to perform additional programming functions This table shows the menus and their icons and submenus Calibration Alarm Setting Datalog Monitor Setup Zero Calibration High Alarm Clear Datalog ...

Page 25: ...for performing a basic span calibration is covered on page 46 Exit Press Y to exit Calibration is exited and Measurement is highlighted in the Programming Menu screen 12 5 2 Alarm Setting High Alarm Set the High Alarm as follows 1 In the High Alarm submenu press Y repeatedly to select a desired number Numbers increase from 0 to 9 Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wraps around back to 0 2 Press MO...

Page 26: ...e STEL Alarm submenu press Y repeatedly to select a desired number Numbers increase from 0 to 9 Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wraps around back to 0 2 Press MODE to move to the next digit 3 When you are satisfied with the number press MODE several times until OK is highlighted 4 To save the new value press Y The value is saved and the menu advances to TWA Alarm To exit without saving the new ...

Page 27: ...step from one alarm type to the other 2 Press Y to select an alarm type 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE until Exit is highlighted Then press Y to save the change and exit to Buzzer and Light Buzzer Light The buzzer light and vibration alarms can be programmed so that any combination all or none of them are activated when the ToxiRAE Pro goes into alarm Important If you program ...

Page 28: ...rs at a command center that a person is down so that help can be dispatched quickly Whenever the Man Down feature is on the main screen displays a Man Down icon along the top to indicate it is active When the Man Down feature is on and there is no gas alarm the ToxiRAE Pro senses that it is motionless for the amount of time set in the Motionless Time parameter If the instrument is not moved during...

Page 29: ...he person presses MODE during the countdown answering the Are You OK question with No the Man Down alarm starts If the ToxiRAE Pro s wireless connectivity is enabled a Man Down message is also sent to remote observers Exit the Alarm Settings Submenu Press Y to exit the Alarm Settings submenu Alarm Settings is exited and Datalog is highlighted If you want to cycle through the Alarm Setting submenus...

Page 30: ...alue press Y To cancel the changes and keep the settings as they were press MODE to highlight Cancel Then press Y You are taken to the next submenu Data Selection Data Selection Data Selection allows you to select which types of data are stored and made available when you download your datalog to a computer via ProRAE Studio II software You can choose any or all of four types of data you must choo...

Page 31: ...ompleted your selection press MODE until Exit is highlighted 4 Press Y to save your selection and exit About Manual Datalog When the instrument is set to Manual Datalog you can turn datalogging on and off from the main measurement display in the Normal Mode by pressing the MODE key three times When you reach the screen that says Start Datalog press Y to start it You see Datalog Started confirming ...

Page 32: ...ntil Exit is highlighted 4 Press Y to register your selection and exit To exit without saving the new value 1 Make sure your previous setting is selected 2 Press MODE repeatedly to advance to Exit 3 Press Y to exit PAN ID All units on a network must be programmed with the same Pan ID Personal Network Identifier to ensure communication compatibility Important The allowed range for Pan ID numbers is...

Page 33: ...annel number and exit press MODE repeatedly until OK is highlighted Then press Y It says Applying settings and then Settings applied successfully to indicate they have been registered The menu now advances automatically to Join Network Join Network This screen is for joining an existing network When you see this screen press Y to join or MODE to exit without joining While searching for the network...

Page 34: ...Press MODE repeatedly to advance to Exit 3 Press Y to exit Factory Reset Selecting this resets the wireless settings to their original factory configurations CAUTION A factory reset of the wireless settings deletes any customized settings and cannot be undone 1 Press Y to select Factory Reset You will see the message Reset wireless settings 2 Press Y for Yes or MODE for Exit If you select Exit the...

Page 35: ... Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wraps around to the letter A 3 Press MODE to advance to the next character Repeat this process until all eight characters of the new User ID are entered To save your new User ID and exit press MODE repeatedly until OK is highlighted Then press Y User Mode The ToxiRAE Pro has two user modes Basic Basic users can only see and use a basic set of functions Advanced ...

Page 36: ... MODE repeatedly until Cancel is highlighted Press Y to exit to Time without saving the changes Time The Time is expressed as Hours Minutes Seconds with two digits for each The time is in 24 hour military format of HH MM SS The left most digit is highlighted to indicate it is selected 1 Press Y repeatedly to select a desired number Numbers increase from 0 to 9 Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wr...

Page 37: ...is option has been selected 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE repeatedly until Exit is highlighted 4 Press Y to save your selection exit the Language submenu and advance to Zero At Start Zero At Start When Zero At Start is turned on the instrument starts with zero calibration every time it is turned on 1 Press MODE to choose between Off and On 2 Press Y to make your selection the...

Page 38: ...ed intervals and to warn the user that calibration bump testing is required In addition it can require calibration or bump testing and not allow normal operation of the instrument unless calibration or bump testing is performed If Policy Enforcement is enabled and if the instrument has been bump tested and calibrated in compliance with the policy settings a check mark icon is included along the to...

Page 39: ...RAE 2 Cradle 2 Apply power to the AutoRAE 2 Cradle 3 Turn off the ToxiRAE Pro or put the ToxiRAE Pro into PC Communications Mode and set it in the cradle 4 Start ProRAE Studio II software on the PC 5 Select Administrator and input the password the default is rae 6 Click Detect the instruments automatically the magnifying glass icon with the letter A in it After a few seconds the AutoRAE 2 Cradle i...

Page 40: ... 2 Cradle is shown including its Serial Number under Online 9 Expand the view to show the ToxiRAE Pro in the AutoRAE 2 Cradle by clicking the to the left of the image of the AutoRAE 2 Cradle 10 Double click on the icon representing the ToxiRAE Pro 11 Click Setup ...

Page 41: ...on is due as set by the calibration interval There are two programmable options Can t Bypass Unless calibration is performed the instrument cannot be used and the only option is to turn off the instrument Can Bypass If calibration is due but the user does not want to perform a calibration the instrument can still be used Must Bump Can t Bypass Unless a bump test is performed the instrument cannot ...

Page 42: ... 1 Turn on the ToxiRAE Pro 2 Hold down MODE and Y to enter Programming Mode 3 Provide the password 4 Press MODE until Enter Communications Mode is displayed 5 Press Y The screen shows that it is ready by saying Communications Mode ready It is now ready to communicate with the computer running ProRAE Studio II If you want to exit press MODE 6 Start ProRAE Studio II 7 Select Administrator 8 Input th...

Page 43: ...n order to use the instrument 15 Once you have made your selections in ProRAE Studio II you must upload the changes to the instrument Click the icon labeled Upload all settings to the instrument 16 A confirmation screen is shown Click Yes to perform the upload or No to abort Uploading takes a few seconds and this progress bar is shown You can abort the upload by clicking Cancel ...

Page 44: ...ings 1 Use a USB cable to connect the ToxiRAE Pro in its Travel Charger or Desktop Cradle to a computer running ProRAE Studio II 2 Enter Diagnostic Mode on the ToxiRAE Pro with the instrument turned off press and hold Y and MODE until it starts up 3 After startup enter the password when prompted default is 0000 and press MODE 4 Press MODE repeatedly until you see the Enter Communications Mode scre...

Page 45: ...ro can be done with an AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test And Calibration Station Follow all instructions in the AutoRAE 2 User s Guide for successful bump testing or calibration 14 1 1 Bump Functional Testing With the ToxiRAE Pro in Normal Mode 1 Connect the calibration gas cylinder flow regulator and calibration adapter to the ToxiRAE Pro and start the gas flow 2 Make sure the unit goes into alarm and tha...

Page 46: ...and calibration to be performed on the instrument regardless of whether it has a rubber boot installed Use the Calibration Adapter without the insert to calibrate the instrument in the rubber boot and with the insert to calibrate the instrument without the rubber boot on it 1 Place the Calibration Adapter on the top cap of the ToxiRAE Pro by pressing it into place 2 Attach the hose from the regula...

Page 47: ...word screen 2 Input the 4 digit password Press Y repeatedly to select a desired number Numbers increase from 0 to 9 Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wraps around back to 0 Step from digit to digit using MODE When you are done press MODE until OK or Cancel is highlighted Press Y to register the password if OK is highlighted or to exit without entering the password if Cancel is selected If you mak...

Page 48: ...Calibration Adapter from the ToxiRAE Pro If the Calibration Adapter is attached during normal operation inconsistent and lower than normal readings will occur because of decreased concentration of the gas being monitored 14 4 Span Calibration This procedure determines the second point of the sensor calibration curve for the sensor To begin calibration connect the calibration gas cylinder flow regu...

Page 49: ...fter calibration is complete you must remove the Calibration Adapter from the ToxiRAE Pro If the Calibration Adapter is attached during normal operation inconsistent and lower than normal readings will occur because of decreased concentration of the gas being monitored 14 4 1 Changing Span Gas Concentration If you selected Change for span gas concentration the following screen appears 1 Press Y re...

Page 50: ...e 4 digit password the password is the same as the one for the Programming Mode Step from one position in the four character string to the other by pressing MODE Press Y repeatedly to select a desired number Numbers increase from 0 to 9 Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wraps around back to 0 4 When you are done press MODE until either OK or Cancel is selected Press Y to register the password if ...

Page 51: ...econd NEG Gas reading measures less than zero 1 beep flash per second STEL Gas exceeds STEL limit 1 Beep flash per second TWA Gas exceeds TWA limit 1 Beep flash per second CAL Calibration failed or needs calibration 1 beep flash per second Offline Offline from network communcations 1 beep flash per second Bat Low battery 1 flash 1 beep per minute plus battery icon flashes on display The alarm prio...

Page 52: ...running in Normal mode with the main measurement screen with its reading showing 4 Insert the ToxiRAE Pro in the cradle 5 Activate the PC communications mode on the ToxiRAE Pro by pressing MODE repeatedly starting from the main measurement screen until you reach the Enter PC Comm and stop measurement screen 6 Press Y Measurement and datalogging stop and the instrument is now ready to communicate w...

Page 53: ...d should go into the matching slots in the battery WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres replace the battery only in areas known to be non hazardous 18 1 Replacing the ToxiRAE Pro Li Ion Battery Caution Turn off the ToxiRAE Pro before removing or replacing the battery 1 If the rubber boot is on the ToxiRAE Pro remove it refer to page 55 for details 2 Remove the cap by uns...

Page 54: ...cable connecting the two halves 6 Carefully disconnect the battery from the battery connectors on the circuit board by pulling it toward the bottom of the instrument Be careful not to damage the ribbon cable 7 Before installing a new battery visually inspect the contact pins on the ToxiRAE Pro circuit board to make sure they are not bent If they are carefully straighten them before installing the ...

Page 55: ...en fitting it in place 10 Tighten all four screws by turning them clockwise with a torque limiting screwdriver preferably an electric one Tighten them in the numerical order shown here to a torque rating of 3 54 to 4 43 lbf in 4 08 to 5 10 kgf cm Note Incorrectly tightening the screws may compromise the instrument s IP rating 11 Inspect the filter in the top cap and replace if necessary Screw on t...

Page 56: ...its life this product must undergo separate collection and recycling from general or household waste Please use the return and collection system available in your country for the disposal of this product Sensor Specifications Cross Sensitivities And Calibration Information For information on sensor specifications cross sensitivities and calibration information refer to RAE Systems Technical Note T...

Page 57: ... the clip in place 3 Stretch the bottom corners of the boot and gently slide the bottom of the boot over the rear of the ToxiRAE Pro 4 Slide the boot up until it comes off of the instrument Make sure that you do not force it to move if it sticks against the top cap Gently nudge it 5 Inspect the rubber boot for damage and replace it if it is cracked or torn When replacing the boot simply reverse th...

Page 58: ...pected periodically and the cap and rubber insert should be inspected for damage If the filter is dirty or the cap shows signs of damage replace the entire instrument cap assembly including the cap and filter part number G02 0307 003 package of three To replace the cap assembly 1 Remove the top cap by unscrewing it 2 Discard the cap filter and replace it with a new one by screwing it on ...

Page 59: ... indexing guides are good visual indicators of how to set the sensor into position 3 Place the sensor module into the ToxiRAE Pro Make sure the indexing keys are aligned the sensor can only go in one way and that it is seated firmly 4 Carefully place the cap back onto the ToxiRAE Pro by screwing it on Note Always calibrate the ToxiRAE Pro after replacing the sensor module Sensor module Match index...

Page 60: ...e ToxiRAE Pro s housing to keep dirt dust or moisture away from the sensor openings and to keep the filter clean Visually inspect the contacts at the base of the ToxiRAE Pro and on the charging cradle to make sure they are clean If they are not wipe them with a soft dry cloth Never use solvents or cleaners 18 6 1 Ordering Replacement Parts If you need replacement parts contact your local RAE Syste...

Page 61: ...408 752 0723 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Reading abnormally Low Reasons Calibration Adapter is attached Incorrect calibration Solutions Remove Calibration Adapter Calibrate the ToxiRAE Pro Buzzer LEDs or vibration alarm Inoperative Reasons Alarms may be turned off Blocked alarm port Bad buzzer LEDs or vibration alarm Solutions Enable alarms in the Buzzer Light section of the Alarm Settings sub ...

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Page 65: ...ranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product Warning Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety ToxiRAE Pro Marking The ToxiRAE Pro is certified according to the IECEx scheme ATEX and CSA for US and Canada as protected by intrinsic safety The ToxiRAE Pro is marked with the following information RAE SYSTEMS 3775 N 1st St San Jose CA 95134 USA ToxiRAE Pro Type PGM 1860 S...

Page 66: ...explosion groups A B C or D and temperature code T4 may be present Instruction For Safe Use Strictly follow the instructions for safe use Application of the ToxiRAE Pro requires full understanding and strict observation of the instructions Only use RAE Systems battery pack P N G02 3004 000 Do only charge the battery pack using RAE Systems charger outside hazardous area Um 20V Use In Hazardous Area...

Page 67: ...re refer to the serial number of the instrument The second to last digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture For example M indicates the manufacturing year is 2010 First digit Year J 2008 K 2009 M 2010 N 2011 P 2012 Q 2013 R 2014 S 2015 T 2016 U 2017 V 2018 W 2019 ...

Page 68: ...ms by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 408 952 8200 Fax 408 952 8480 E mail customerserv raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com P N G02 4009 000 Rev C March 2013 ...