ToxiRae II User Manual
Contents
1. 2 Physical Description 3 Display Features 4 Operating the ToxiRAE Il 5 Turning the Monitor ON 5 Using the ToxiRAE Il 5 Short Term Exposure Limit STEL 6 Time Weighted Average TWA 6 Turning the Monitor OFF 6 Peak Reading PEAK 6 Program Mode 7 Entering Program Mode 8 Calibration PM 8 Zero Calibration 0 0000 ee eee 9 Span Calibration llus 8 Changing Preset Limits or Span Gas Values 12 Maintenance 002 cece eee eee 13 Changing The Battery 13 Changing The Filter All Versions 15 Changing The Sensor All Non U S Versions 16 Specifications 0 0 cece 17 Table A Sensor Configuration 18 Table B Alarm Signals H S 19 Standard Contents ToxiRAE Il monitor with sensor as specified High capacity Lithium battery installed Gas adapter Alligator clip Stainless steel belt clip hardhat adapter Operation instructions Calibration Kit Test gas for sensor as specified Gas regulator with flow controller Hard transport case General Information The ToxiRAE II single gas monitor continuously displays toxic gas concentrations The ToxiRAE II is a full featured gas monitor providing continuous digital2. 15 Replacing the Sensor All Non U S Versions ToxiRAE Il models available outside the U S allow you to change the sensor A New sensors need to warm up before first calibration and use See Table A for required warm up times To replace the sensor use the calibration adapter to turn the sensor cap one quarter turn counterclockwise Next pull off the sensor cap O Then carefully remove the sensor by pulling it straight out Also remove the filter that is held in place with an o ring located in the ToxiRAE II housing above the sensor Replace these with a new sensor and filter Replace the filter P N 045 2045 000 when it appears dirty or when the sensor is replaced See Table A for sensor part numbers A Sensors are not interchangeable Use only RAE Systems sensors and use only the sensor type specified for your ToxiRAE II monitor Use of non RAE Systems components will void the warranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product Make sure the pins are not bent or corroded Align the pins to the corresponding holes and push the sensor straight in The sensor should fit flush against the printed circuit board Replace the sensor cap and calibrate and test the monitor before placing it back in service 16 Specifications Size 3 6 9 3 cm x 1 9 4 9 cm x 0 9 2 2 cm Weight 3 6 oz 102 gm with clip Battery Operating Period User replaceable 2 3 AA high capacity
3. Temperature Continuous 4 to 114 F 20 to 45 C Intermittent 40 to 120 F 40 to 55 C Humidity 95 relative humidity non condensing Attachments Wrist strap stainless steel alligator clip installed stainless steel belt clip hard hat adapter Warranty 2 year warranty for instrument and CO H S O sensors all other sensors have 1 year warranty Ongoing projects to enhance our products means that these specifications are subject to change 17 Table A Sensor Configuration A Sensors are not interchangeable Use only RAE Systems sensors and use only the sensor type specified for your ToxiRAE Il monitor Use only RAE Systems batteries Use of non RAE Systems components will void the warranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product Sensor and Range Resolution Span Low High STEL TWA Sensor Part Number ppm ppm Gas ppm ppm ppm ppm Warm Up ppm Time NH 0 50 1 50 25 50 35 25 4 hours 045 0518 000 9 0 500 1 100 35 200 100 35 20 mi min 045 0512 000 CO 0 1999 100 100 35 200 100 35 20 min 045 0512 200 cl 0 10 0 1 10 0 5 5 1 0 5 20 min 045 0516 000 i oe 0 1 0 01 0 5 0 2 0 5 0 3 0 1 20 min F R i E i N 045 0523 000 HCN 0 100 1 10 4 7 50 4 7 4 7 20 min 045 0517 000 ics 0 100 1 25 10 20 15 10 20 mi min 045 0511 000 NO 0 250 1 25 25 50 25 25 4 hours 045
4. 0514 000 NO 0 20 0 1 5 1 10 1 1 20 min 045 0515 000 O 20 9 0 30 0 1 19 5 23 5 20 min 070 0003 002 air PH 3 0 5 0 01 5 1 2 1 0 3 20 min 045 0519 000 baga 0 20 0 1 5 2 10 5 2 20 mi E min 045 0513 000 Call for availability Applies to newly installed sensor only 18 Table B Alarm Signals H S Alarm Type Display Cause Buzzer amp Vibration LED Alarm Over Range Reading gt 3 beeps sec once every Our maximum range second High Reading gt High 3 beeps sec once every CU Alarm Limit second en PUP 2x Low Reading gt Low 2 beeps sec once every CU Alarm Limit second TWA TWA reading gt 1 beep sec once every TWA Ll oos TWA Limit second STEL m STEL Reading 1 beep sec once every L gt STEL Limit second Negative pa Reading O 1 beep sec once every CU ppm second Battery Low B pa Battery s 3 2V 1 beep min None Ll pom Battery Dead 53 Battery 3 1V 1 beep sec once every aFF second 19 Main Office 3775 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Telephone 408 952 8200 Fax 408 952 8480 Instrument Sales 877 723 2878 Email RaeSales raesystems com Website www raesystems com Technical Service 888 723 4800 Tech raesystems com SPECIAL NOTE If the monitor needs to be serviced contact either the RAE Systems distributo
5. Lithium battery 2 years typical battery life for CO H S O sensors or 730 minutes of alarm All other low or high bias sensor equipped models typical 1 year or 360 minutes of alarm Extra battery included for use if maximum alarm minutes are exceeded Display Easy to read LCD for continuous display of concentration in ppm and text messages Keypad One button operation Direct Readout Instantaneous display of toxic gas concentration in ppm or oxygen in 96 STEL amp TWA values Peak hold Alarms Audible 90dB at 10 cm Visual Bright Red Green LED bar visible from top front and sides Sensory Built in vibration alarm High Displays High emits 3 beeps and flashes per second Low Displays Low 2 beeps and flashes per second STEL Displays STEL 1 beep and flash per second TWA Displays TWA 1 beep and flash per second Calibration Two point field calibration Auto zero at startup user intiated span standard reference gas EMI RFI Highly resistant to EMI RFI Compliant with EMC Directive 89 336 EEC IP Rating rating protected against dust protected against low pressure jets of water from all directions Hazardous Area Approval UL cUL Classified as Intrinsically Safe for use in Class Division 1 Groups A B C D Hazardous Locations T6 rating e ATEX II 1G EEx ia IIB T6 Il 2G EEx ia IIC T6 C European Conformity Conformite Europene
6. ToxiRAE II PGM 1100 Series Personal Toxic Gas Monitor User Manual 045 4003 000 Rev C May 2007 READ BEFORE OPERATING This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using maintaining or servicing this product The product will perform as designed only if it is used maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION A To reduce the risk of electric shock turn off power before removing the monitor cover Disconnect the battery before removing sensor module for service Never operate this monitor while the cover is removed Remove monitor cover and sensor module only in an area known to be non hazardous AN Sensors are not interchangeable use only RAE Systems sensors and use only the sensor type specified for your ToxiRAE II monitor Use only RAE Systems batteries Use of non RAE Systems components will void the warranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product A Calibrate before use A Make sure gas inlet is free of dirt and debris AN Properly recycle Lithium batteries when disposing US amp Canadian Intrinsic Safety UL cUL Class Groups A B C D T6 European Intrinsic Safety 0575 amp II 1G EEx ia IIB T5 2G EEx ia IIC T5 DEMKO02 ATEX 0233306X 40 CsT 355 C Table of Contents Standard Contents 1 Calibration Kit i uk ara nm id ae t de te 3 1 General Information
7. ading After a minute of idle time the monitor automatically returns to the current gas concentration display from any of the analysis displays Short Term Exposure Limit STEL The STEL is the average reading of the gas D concentration for the last 15 minutes NOTE The STEL reading does not appear sre until 15 minutes have elapsed STEL Time Weighted Average TWA The TWA is the accumulated reading of the n Um gas concentration since the monitor was turned on divided by 8 hours Peak Reading PEAK The peak reading is the highest reading since the monitor was turned on NOTE The display switches back and forth n between P and the actual peak reading C If the preset alarm limits are exceeded the monitor goes into alarm and you should leave the contaminated area immediately See Table A for the preset limits Turning the Monitor OFF Hold the button down through the 5 4 3 2 1 OFF sequence The monitor is off when the display is blank o T NA KA Program Mode Use the Program Mode to perform any of the following actions listed in order of appearance Calibration Changing Preset Limits or Span Gas Values Entering Program Mode Firmware Version 1 4 sensors for HCN NO NO PHs or Pro NH3 The instrument must first be turned on Press and hold the button for 3 seconds and release it when Pro flashes in the display Then hold the butt
8. ches back and forth on the screen During these 10 seconds connect the span gas to the monitor See picture on page 11 When the monitor detects a change in gas concentration or after 10 seconds of idle time or when the key is pressed the 90 second countdown timer begins Span calibration fails when the monitor does not detect any change in gas concentration In the latter case the Err error message appears on the screen the monitor beeps and the LED lights up In either case begin span calibration again When span calibration is complete dn done and the real time reading briefly appear on the screen before advancing to the next submenu f O Pres o SPAN NG o S NA 2o Lez no Pu L o o o 3 3 Lc C3 o 3 z ra i dn i To interrupt and exit span calibration during span g the 90 second countdown press the button c 6 and no appears on the screen Press the button again to confirm and advance to the ui next submenu no calibration adapter a AA Tygon tubing 11 Changing Preset Limits or Span Gas Values High Alarm Low Alarm STEL SPAN MEUS ZH is Example Changing the High Alarm preset SEL HIGH PNW TY 2x 3 HIGH ALARMEM O ng c3 3 HIGH PNA dn HIGH ALARMEM Cycle through the submenus by pressing the button once after
9. continue L to beep flash and vibrate for a minute until rr the battery is dead x A CAUTION Change the battery only in an area known to be non hazardous A Warning Use only the following battery model EVE ER14335 13 Step 1 To replace the battery remove the four screws from the back of the monitor Step 2 Remove the back cover Step 3 Gently pull the ribbon to remove the battery from the monitor Step 4 Install a Lithium battery Voltage 3 6V Capacity 1 65AH Size 2 3AA P N 500 0076 000 Important Use only RAE Systems batteries Use of non RAE Systems components will void the warranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product Make sure the ribbon rests underneath the battery Note the polarity of the battery Step 5 Reattach the back cover and tighten the screws Step 6 Calibrate and test your ToxiRAE Il Ribbon _ Replacing the Filter All Versions The ToxiRAE Il has a removable sensor cover that allows you to change the sensor filter Replace the filter P N 045 2045 000 when it appears dirty or when the sensor is replaced To remove the sensor cap use the calibration adapter to turn the sensor cap one quarter turn counterclockwise Next pull off the sensor cap Then carefully remove the filter and replace it with a new one Avoid touching the sensor Replace the sensor cap and calibrate and test the monitor before placing it back in service
10. display of the selected toxic gas concentration STEL TWA and Peak values as well as high low TWA and STEL alarms Physical Description 1 Bright red LED Alarm 2 Display 3 Audio Alarm 4 Gas Inlet 5 Button 6 Alligator Clip ToxiRAE tt SLA Display Features 1 Zero Calibration 2 Low Battery Indicator 3 Short Term Exposure Limit STEL 4 Time Weighted Average TWA 5 Low Alarm 6 7 High Alarm 8 Parts Per Million ppm 9 10 Span Calibration 11 Gas Concentration 2 1 1 10 y ZERO SPAN 3 STEL H 4 TWA NN mi ppm g S HGN ALARM Esau Operating the ToxiRAE II Turning the Monitor ON NOTE Turn the monitor on in clean ambient air because the sensor is zeroed at power on Make sure the Lithium battery is installed Hold the button down and release when it beeps The monitor is now on an The monitor will perform a self test preceding the warm up and zero calibration cin You will see the firmware version displayed briefly e g F10 means firmware version 1 0 The the current gas concentration Los reading is displayed Using the ToxiRAE Il After the monitor is turned on and completes its warm up it is in Monitor Mode The display shows the current concentration of the specified gas in ppm You may also view exposure analysis the STEL TWA and PEAK in Monitor Mode From the current gas concentration press the button to cycle through each exposure analysis re
11. each stop at appropriate screen The monitor returns to the Monitor Mode after the span gas value You will see SEt and go switch back and forth on the screen prompting you to change the preset limit or value To change the preset press and hold the button Release when go stops flashing The current preset will appear on the screen The blinking digit is the one that will change To change the digit press the button and it will increase by one increment the digits cycle from O through 9 To move to the next digit hold the button down and release when the next digit starts blinking To save the new limit hold the button and release when dn appears on the screen The monitor will advance to the next submenu To exit the Program Mode press the button until Pro and End appear Hold the button down for 5 seconds and release The ToxiRAE II is now in Monitor Mode 12 Maintenance Follow these instructions carefully and calibrate and test your monitor according to this User Manual s instructions before placing it in service again Replacing the Lithium Battery The ToxiRAE ll is shipped with its Lithium battery installed Change the battery when the low battery symbol appears When a battery needs replacement the alarm beeps and flashes n once a minute until a fresh battery is installed pala Just before the battery dies oF F will appear instead of the reading The alarm will
12. on down until the display reads on To exit the Program Mode at this Jo point do not press the button and the monitor will automatically return to the Monitor Mode Press and hold the button again Release it when go starts flashing on the screen You are now in Program Mode E Entering Program Mode Firmware Version 1 7 sensors for CO CO High Range H5S Pro O2 or SO5 The instrument must first be turned off Press the button rapidly 3 times ZERO in succession Pro appears in the display LAL Immediately hold the button down again until the display reads on The display counts down and the buzzer lights and vibration So alarms are tested Cal and Go are alternately shown You are now in Program Mode To exit the Program Mode press the button until Pro and End appear Hold the button down for 5 seconds and release The ToxiRAE ll is now in Monitor Mode If the monitor is in Program Mode it automatically exits to Monitor Mode Calibration All newly purchased ToxiRAE II instruments should be bump tested by exposing the sensor to known concentration calibration gas before the instrument is used or put into service A bump test is defined as a brief exposure of the monitor to the calibration gas and the sensors to show response and trigger the lowest alarm set point for each sensor The ToxiRAE Il must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test or at lea
13. r where the unit was purchased they will return the monitor on the user s behalf or the RAE Systems Technical Service department Before returning the unit 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 monitor is returned for service or upgrade Packages without RMA Numbers will be refused at the factory
14. st once every 180 days depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants Calibration intervals and bump test procedures may vary due to national legislation RAE Systems recommends using RAE calibration gas Any rapid up scale reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond the upper scale limit which may be hazardous For maximum safety the accuracy of the monitor should be checked by exposing the sensor to known concentration calibration gas before each day s use field calibration You will see the CAL calibration and go 9 o messages switch back and forth on the screen um To advance or skip to the next submenu CAL press the button once Zero Calibration To perform a zero fresh air calibration press and hold the button Release when go displays continuously without flashing on and off There will be a countdown from 10 to O ZERO n tu When it is done the display will show dn n done Note To interrupt the zero calibration while it ZERO is in progress press and hold the button The dn countdown stops and the display shows no Press the button again to confirm and advance to the next submenu Span Gas Calibration To perform span gas calibration press and hold the button Release when go displays continuously without flashing on and off The gAS and span gas preset value swit
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