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RAE Systems MiniRAE 3000 User Manual

1. 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 C Gas Isobutene M Gas Isobutene CF 1 00 10 6eV L 4D j Note This screen can be accessed from the reading screen by pressing N four times 93 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Sampling Pump When approaching the end of the specified lifetime of the pump it will consume higher amount of energy and reduce its sample draw capability significantly When this occurs it is necessary to replace or rebuild the pump When checking the pump flow make sure that the inlet connector is tight and the inlet tubing is in good condition Connect a flow meter to the gas inlet probe The flow rate should be above 450 cc min when there is no air leakage If the pump is not working 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 soft dry cloth Never use solvents or cleaners Ordering Replacement Parts If you need replacement parts contact your local RAE Systems distributor A list is available online
2. DC 12V IN 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 see the message Charging is no longer animated and shows a full battery The message Fully charged is shown The cradle s LED glows continuously green When the instrument s battery is fully charged the battery icon amp Note If you see the Battery Charging Error icon a battery outline with an exclamation mark inside check that the instrument or rechargeable battery has been set into the cradle 14 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide properly If you still receive the message check the Troubleshooting section of this guide Note If the instrument or battery has been in the cradle for more than 10 hours and you see the Battery Charging Error icon and a message that says Charging Too Long this indicates that the battery is not reaching a full charge Try changing the battery and make sure the contacts between the instrument or battery are meeting the cradle If the message is still shown consult your distributor or RAE Systems Technical Services Charging A Spare Rechargeable Battery A rechargeable Li io
3. MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Rev C August 2010 SYSTEMS P N 059 4020 000 FCC Information Contains FCC ID PI4411B The enclosed device complies with 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 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Contents Read Before Operating 5 eil EE 6 KEE H Standard Contents 9 General Information ss 9 Physical Description a aaa tette eae e 11 SD CITICATIONS ardet er eee tee eto bec tts 11 Chareme The Battes utei b RECUERDE tees 14 Charging A Spare Rechargeable Battery 15 Low Voltage Warning 16 Clock Battery u n aii oan eno Hed ES 16 Data Protection While Power Is Off 16 User Interface mesrine Rea uet iR 17 Displays wa lee utet Ae ett eet oa ets 19 Operating The Instrument 20 Turning The Instrument On 20 Turning The Instrument OT 21 Operating The Built In Flashlight 21 PUMp Status st ste teet Ee en ere e Eee tede 21 Calibration Status cette tiet et ee Lbs iH Ine 22 Operating Modes a Legende de eite SEA 23 Basic User Level Hygiene Mode Default Settings 24 Alarmi Signals rares eiie tete 26 Alarm Signal Summary 27
4. Battery Low battery 1 flash 1 beep per minute plus battery icon flashes on display icon flashes CAL Calibration failed or 1 beep flash per second needs calibration NEG Gas reading measures 1 beep flash per second less than number stored in calibration Hygiene mode only In Search mode the number of beeps per second 1 to 7 depends upon the concentration of the sampled gas Faster rates indicate higher concentrations 27 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Preset Alarm Limits amp Calibration The instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas and is programmed with default alarm limits Cal Gas unit Low STEL Isobutylene Span MiniRAE 3000 Testing The Alarm You can test the alarm whenever the main Reading display is shown Press Y and the audible and visible alarms are tested Integrated Sampling Pump The instrument includes an integrated sampling pump This diaphragm type pump that provides 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 away 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 filter the instrument detects the obstruction and immediately shuts down the pump
5. IIB 059 3052 000 alkaline bat pack Highly resistant to EMI RFI Compliant with EMC R amp TTE RF Modules Separate alarm limit settings for Low High STEL and TWA alarm Hygiene or Search mode Buzzer 95dB at 30cm and flashing red LEDs to indicate exceeded preset limits low battery voltage or sensor failure Latching or automatic reset Automatic date and time stamps on datalogged information 260 000 points with time stamp serial number user ID site ID etc Upload data to PC and download instrument setup from PC via USB on charging station Internally integrated Flow rate 450 to 550 cc min 20 C to 50 C 4 to 122 F 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Polycarbonate splashproof and dustproof Battery can be changed without removing rubber boot 13 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Charging The Battery Always fully charge the battery before using the instrument The instrument s Li ion battery is charged by placing the instrument in its cradle Contacts on the bottom of the instrument meet the cradle s contacts transferring power without other connections Note Before setting the instrument into its charging cradle visually inspect the contacts to make sure they are clean If they are not wipe them with a soft cloth Do not use solvents or cleaners Follow this procedure to charge the instrument 1 Plug the AC DC adapter s barrel connector into the instrument s cradle wo 2
6. When you have completed your selections press MODE You will see two choices e Save e Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings e Press Y to save the changes e Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings 57 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Alarm Type There are two selectable alarm types Latched When the alarm is triggered you can manually stop the alarm The latched setting only controls alarms for High Alarm Low Alarm STEL Alarm and TWA alarm Note To clear an alarm when the instrument is set to Latched press Y when the 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 previous settings e Press Y to save the changes e Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings 58 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Buzzer amp Light The buzzer and light alarms can be programmed to be on or off individually or in combination Your choices are Both on Light only Buzzer only Both off Press N to
7. N act as soft keys that control different parameters and make different selections within the instrument s menus From menu to 17 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide menu each key controls a different parameter or makes a different selection Three panes along the bottom of the display are mapped 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 RELATIONSHIP OF BUTTONS TO CONTROL FUNCTIONS full El Start datalog Calib Men PPM tar ae Ze ro Calib CF 1 00 Isobuten a EN TEGC in Calib E x0 gt Yes O gt dag 18 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Display The display shows the following information Reading Gas info Y key Graph Gas info Reading Calibration needed Radio power Radio signal Battery Pump Datalog Y MODE N Calibration needed 100 015 CF 1 00 Isobuten Lo Mode key N key Graphic representation of concentration plotted over time Tells the Correction Factor and type of calibration gas Concentration of gas as measured by the instrument Indicates that calibration should be performed Indicates whether radio connection is on or off Indicates signal strength in 5 bar bargraph Indicates
8. 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 message similar to this the value is an example only Span 1 is done Reading 100 0 ppm The instrument then exits Span calibration and shows the Zero calibration menu on its display Note The reading should be very close to the span gas value 40 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Exiting Two Point Calibration In Basic User 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 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Three Point Calibration For enhanced accuracy it is possible to perform a second Span calibration in addition to the Zero and Span calibrations outlined in the previous section Your instrument first must be set to allow this third calibration This requires using ProRAE Studio software and a PC as well as a higher concentration of calibration 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 Sp
9. ajaj dwod aie suoneorunuiuJo 1 1JV peay suoljediunwiwo gt Dd UoIsse180Jd oreurojne sojeorpur ut pouse 930N spuo es 09 u paysnd aie suonnq ou Ji Aejdsip urew o SIDAD Je yeuiogny GO qjuawainseauwl dois pue wwo Jd J91u3 3 SED sea 3 seb je Kejdsig ipajea yead eap Pod 9 TALS 9 YML jpayers Ga Sojereg C aunjyesadway Saul spuodas 09 u paysnd aye suoynq ou Ji Aejdsip urew 01 SIIDADA Jeorneuio ny I y ule 63 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Snapshot Datalog When the instrument is in Snapshot datalogging mode it captures a single snapshot of the data at the moment of your choosing Whenever the instrument is on and it is set to Snapshot all you have to do is press 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 Monitor Setup fh e ppm Select Back gt Op Mode Under Monitor Setup is Op Mode Press Y to select You see two options one is highlighted Hygiene Search 64 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide The current mode is indicated by a dark circle within the circle in front of either Hygiene
10. 3000 User s Guide Datalog Type The instrument has three datalog types Auto Default mode Collects datalog information when the instrument is sampling Manual Datalogging occurs only when the instrument s datalogging is manually started see below for details Snapshot Datalogs only during single event capture sampling Note You can only choose one datalog type to be active at a time Press N to step from one option to the next Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates on 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE Hors 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 e 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 the Main Display and then pressing the keys to select datalog on off functions e When you reach the screen that says Start Datalog press Y to start it You see Datalog Started confirming that datalogging is now on When you reach the screen that says Stop Datalog press Y to stop it You see Datalog Stopped confirming that datalogging is now off 62 RAE 3000 User s Guide ini e dsip urew 0 seal
11. Operation gt Download Firmware Once communication is established follow the instructions that accompany RAEProgrammer 7000 and the firmware to upload the new firmware to your instrument Note Check for the latest updates to ProRAEProgrammer 7000 at WWW raesystems com 87 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Maintenance The major maintenance items of the instrument are e Battery pack e Sensor module e PID lamp e Sampling pump e Inlet connectors and filters Note Maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel only NOTE The printed circuit board of the instrument is connected to the battery pack even if the power is turned off Therefore it is very important to disconnect the battery pack before servicing or replacing any components inside the instrument Severe damage to the printed circuit board or battery may occur if the battery pack is not disconnected before servicing the unit Battery Charging amp 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 a fully discharged battery The battery may be replaced in the field in areas known to be non hazardous if required WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge battery only in area know
12. Press N to toggle the highlighted calibration type 36 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Zero Fresh Air Calibration This procedure determines the zero point of the sensor calibration curve To perform a fresh air calibration use the calibration adapter to connect the instrument to a fresh air source such as from a cylinder or Tedlar bag optional accessory The fresh air is clean dry air without organic impurities and an oxygen value of 20 9 If such an air cylinder is not available any clean ambient air without detectable contaminants 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 e Press Y to start calibration e Press MODE to quit and return to the main calibration display If you have pressed Y to enter Zero calibration then you will see this message Please apply zero gas Turn on your Zero calibration gas Press Y to start calibration Ne Note At this point you may press MODE if you decide that you do not want to initiate calibration This will take you directly to the Calibration menu highlighted for Span calibration 37 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 3 Zero calibration starts a 30 second countdown and displays this message Zeroing During the zeroing proce
13. 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 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 undo the change and move to the next sub menu User Mode The instrument has two user modes Basic Basic users can only see and use a basic set of functions Advanced Advanced users can see all screens and perform all available functions Note The default value for User Mode is Basic 66 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 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 menu Date The Date is expressed as Month Day Year with two digits for each 1 Press Y and the display shows the current date Note that the left most digit flashes to indicate it is selected 2 Press Y to step through all 10
14. 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 7127 Email krsales raesystems com 100 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Controlled Part of Manual Intrinsic Safety US and Canada Class I Division 1 Groups A B C D T4 Europe ATEX 0575 Ex II 2G Ex ia IIC IIB T4 Gb KEMA 07 ATEX 0127 Complies with EN60079 0 2009 EN60079 11 2007 IECEx CSA 10 0005 Ex ia IIC IIB T4 Gb Complies with IEC 60079 0 2007 IEC 60079 11 2006 Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 to 122 F Humidity 0 to 95 relative 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 Instrument Off 1 Press and hold the Mode key for 3 seconds A 5 second countdown to shutoff begins 2 When you see Unit off release your finger from the MODE key The instrument is now off Note You must hold your finger on the key for the entire shutoff process If you remove your finger from the key during th
15. The alarm is activated and a flashing pump icon is displayed You should acknowledge the pump shutoff condition by clearing the obstruction and pressing the Y key while in the main reading display to restart the pump 28 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Backlight The LCD display is equipped with an LED backlight to assist in reading the display under poor lighting conditions Datalogging During datalogging the instrument displays a disk icon to indicate that datalogging is enabled The instrument stores the measured gas concentration at the end of every sample period when data logging is enabled In addition the following information is stored user ID site ID serial number last calibration date and alarm limits All data are retained even after the unit is turned off in non volatile memory so that it can be down loaded at a later 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 24 hours a new event is automatically created Information such as start time user ID site ID gas name serial number last calibration date and alarm limits are recorded Datalogging sa
16. 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 NiMH or alkaline batteries are removed This backup battery should last approximately five years and must be replaced by an authorized RAE Systems service technician It is not user replaceable 105 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge battery only in area known to be non hazardous Remove and replace battery only in an area known to be non hazardous Replacing Rechargeable Li lon 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 106 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Troubleshooting Possible Reasons amp Solutions Cannot turn on power Reasons Discharged battery after charging the Defective battery battery Solutions Charge or replace battery Lost password Solutions Call Technical Support at 1 408 752 0723 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Reading abnormally Reasons Dirty filter High Dirty sensor module Excessive moisture and water condensat
17. change the High Alarm limit value The value is typically set by the instrument to match the value for the current calibration gas It is expressed in parts per billion ppb Note The default value depends on the measurement gas To change the High 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 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 calibration gas It is expressed in parts per billion ppb Note The default value depends on the measurement gas To change the Low 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 55 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 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 re
18. digit using N e Press MODE when you are done If you make a mistake you can cycle through the digits by pressing N and then using Y to change the number in each position 46 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Note The default password is 0000 When you have successfully entered Programming Mode you see this screen Calibration age x FB Select Back gt 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 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide The Calibration label is shown and its icon is highlighted but you can press N to step from one programming menu 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 N the selection moves from left to right and you see these screens Calibration Measurement Alarm Setting AME 1 MEE 18 IE A TSE ae O Monitor Setup Datalog aaen 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 to perform additional programming functions This t
19. http www raesystems com In the U S you can order sensors replacement batteries and other accessories online at http istore raesystems com 94 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Special Servicing Note If the instrument needs to be serviced contact either 1 The RAE Systems distributor from whom the instrument was purchased they will return the instrument on your behalf or 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 factory 95 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Troubleshooting Possible Reasons amp Solutions Cannot turn on power Reasons Discharged battery after charging the Defective battery battery Solutions Charge or replace battery Lost password Solutions Call Technical Support at 1 408 752 0723 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Reading abnormally Reasons Dirty filter High Dirty sensor module Excessive moisture and water condensation Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Blow dry the sensor module Calibrate the unit Reading abnormally Reasons Dirty filter Low Dirty sensor module Weak or dirty lamp Incorrect calibration Solut
20. or Library is not already in the Last Ten This ensures that there is no repetition e 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 e Custom Gases are gases with user modified parameters Using ProRAE Studio all parameters defining a gas can be modified including the name span value s correction factor and default alarm limits 1 Scroll through each list by pressing N 2 Press Y to select one My List Last Ten Gas Library or Custom Gases 52 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 3 Once you are in one of the categories press N to scroll through its list of options and Y to select one If you press MODE you exit to the next submenu 4 Press Y to save your choice or N to undo your selection Leave the sub menu and return to the Programming Mode menus by pressing MODE Meas Unit Standard available measurement units include Abbreviation Unit MiniRAE 3000 ppm Les per million Ippp parts per billion fs milligrams per cubic meter ug m3 micrograms per cubic meter e Scroll through the list by pressing N e Select by pressing Y e Save your selection by pressing Y or undo your selection by pressing N Leave the sub menu and return to the Programming Mode menus by pressing MODE 53 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Alarm Setting During each measurement p
21. than number stored in calibration Preset Alarm Limits amp Calibration The instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas and is programmed with default alarm limits Cal Gas unit Low STEL Isobutylene Span ppbRAE 3000 MiniRAE ia b dl 3000 MiniRAE 100 ppm 50 100 10 25 Lite UltraRAE 100 ppm 50 100 10 25 3000 103 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Charging The Battery Always fully charge the battery before using the instrument The instrument s Li ion NiMH battery is charged by placing the instrument in its cradle Contacts on the bottom of the instrument meet the cradle s contacts transferring power without other connections Note Before setting the instrument into its charging cradle visually inspect the contacts to make sure they are clean If they are not wipe them with a soft cloth Do not use solvents or cleaners Follow this procedure to charge the instrument 1 Plug the AC DC adapter s barrel connector into the instrument s cradle Ge DC 12V IN 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 Primary blinks during charging During charging the diagonal lines in
22. 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 display shows the maximum minimum and stall values for the pump at its low speed Write down the Max reading Block the gas inlet and watch the pump current reading labeled T increase Write down its blocked reading Note If the pump current reading does not increase significantly less than 10 counts then there may 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 84 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 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 Exiting Diagnostic Mode You can exit 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 85 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Transferring Data To amp From A Computer Once you hav
23. the battery icon on the instrument s display are animated and you see the message Charging When the instrument s battery is fully charged the battery icon is no longer animated and shows a full battery The message Fully charged is shown and the Primary LED on the cradle glows continuously green 104 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Note A spare Li ion battery 059 3051 000 or NiMH 059 3054 000 can be charged by placing it directly in the charging port on the back of the cradle It can be charged at the same time as the instrument Press the battery in place sliding it slightly toward the front of the cradle This locks it in the cradle To release the battery slide it forward again and tilt it up Note An Alkaline Battery Adapter part number 059 3052 000 which uses four AA alkaline batteries Duracell MN1500 may be substituted for the Li Ion battery WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge and replace batteries only in areas 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 in its cradle or replace the battery with a fresh one with
24. to secure the battery adapter IMPORTANT Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged The instrument s internal circuit detects alkaline batteries and will not allow recharging 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 recharge the battery only in areas known to be non hazardous Remove and replace the battery only in areas known to be non hazardous Note The internal charging circuit is designed to prevent charging to alkaline batteries 90 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide PID Sensor amp Lamp Cleaning Replacement The sensor module is made of several components and is attached to the lamp housing unit as shown below Inlet Probe Assembly PN 023 3012 000 Sensor Cover Assembly O ring 35mm x 2mm Filter Fixer ANR we A ete I Porous Metal Filter Lamp 1 2 10 6eV PN 050 0000 004 Se Sensor Detector Zen PN 023 3010 000 Seal iQ Teflon O ring p s Stainless Steel Washer O ring 36 5mm x 2 65mm Sensor Module Assembly PN 023 3005 200 FRU SZ temperature humidity pressure Sensor Module PN 023 3011 000 FRU EN Sensor Components Note The cleani
25. transport case and turned on for the first time there may be some residual organic or inorganic vapor trapped inside the detector chamber The initial PID sensor reading may indicate a few ppm Enter an area known to be free of any organic vapor and turn on the instrument After running 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 instrument for at least 10 hours before first use Refer to this User Guide s section on battery charging for more information on battery charging and replacement MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide WARNINGS STATIC HAZARD Clean only with damp cloth For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only Read and understand instruction manual completely before operating or servicing Use only RAE Systems battery packs part numbers 059 305 1 000 059 3052 000 and 059 3054 000 This instrument has not been tested in an explosive gas air atmosphere having an oxygen concentration greater than 21 Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Recharge batteries only in non hazardous locations Do not mix
26. 000 User s Guide The instrument consists 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 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Physical Description The main components of the portable VOC monitoring instrument include Three keys for user to interact with the instrument 3 operation programming keys for normal operation or programming LCD display with back light for direct readout and calculated measurements Built in flashlight for illuminating testing points in dark environments Buzzer and red LEDs for alarm signaling whenever 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 replaceable at non hazardous location only Alkaline battery holder for 4 AA batteries Battery Charging Less than 8 hours to full charge Operating Hours Up to16 hours continuous operation Display Large dot matrix screen with backlight 11 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Measurement range amp resol
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28. Preset Alarm Limits amp Calibration 28 Testing The Alarms EE 28 Integrated Sampling Pump 28 Backlund 29 Datalogging ssh nine a a i 29 Datalogging event eese 29 Datalogging sample 29 Auto Manual Snapshot Datalogging 30 Standard Kit amp Accessories sese 31 AC Adapter Battery Charger 31 Alkaline Battery Adapter sese 32 External Filtro a tee metes 33 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Optional Accessories eet ee e be rece tete 34 Calibration Adapter 34 Calibration Regulator ss 34 Organic Vapor Zeroing Kit 34 Standard Two Point Calibration Zero amp Span 35 Entering Calibration na ie 35 Entering Calibration ten iia te 36 Zero Fresh Air Calibration 37 Span Calibration 2t lessens et ads 39 Exiting Two Point Calibration In Basic User Level 41 Three Point Calibration ss 42 Span 2 Calibration 2 d EEN 43 Span 2 Calibration eine ret etes 44 Exiting Three Point Calibration 46 Programming Mode 46 Entering Programming Mode 46 Programming Mode Menus 48 Zero Calibration eni ame deett 49 Meas OBS tete tt iet Ho internes 49 FiighvA latins urit oett e ins 49 Cle r Data
29. Undo exit to the Monitor Setup 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 Calibration needed Gas info isl x O gt gt Y ky Mode key N key During sampling the display s readings are shown numerically plus the graph tracks the highest readings over time The numeric reading alternates between the value and the measurement units as well 0 0 ppm 77 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Advanced User Level Hygiene Mode Or Search Mode The User Mode called Advanced User Level allows a greater number of parameters to be changed than Basic User Level It can be used with either of the Operation Modes Hygiene Mode or Search Mode Advanced User Level amp Hygiene Mode With the instrument in Operation Mode Hygiene 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 shown for Done or Back Pressing and holding Mode whenever the circle with a v
30. able shows the menus and sub menus 48 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide x E ppm Calibration Measurement Alarm Datalog Monitor Setting Setup Zero Meas Gas High Clear Op Mode Calibration Alarm Datalog Span Meas Unit Low Interval Site ID Calibration Alarm STEL Data User ID Alarm Selection TWA Datalog User Mode Alarm Type Alarm Date Type Buzzer Time amp Light Pump Duty Cycle Pump Speed Temperature Unit Language Radio Power Real Time Protocol Power On Zero Unit ID LCD Contrast 49 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Once you enter Programming Mode the LCD displays the first menu Calibration Each subsequent menu is accessed by pressing N repeatedly until the desired menu is displayed To enter a sub menu of a menu press Y Exiting Programming Mode To exit Programming Mode and return to normal operation 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 Select Back Note Pressing MODE in the Programming Mode s top level causes the instrument to exit Programming M
31. an 1 is completed the display a second Span calibration Span 2 can be performed The process is identical to the first calibration As in the Span 1 calibration you may exit and return to the Zero calibration screen if you choose not to perform this calibration or to abort it 42 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide UoIsse180Jd oreuiojne SIJLITPUT SUT poysed 930N payoge si ueds z seb Kjdde aseald wddo001 6uipeay k sl jeuopsizueds oipms 3vuoJd A ui po1eAnoe JUO iuoneique 1ulod aUL uoneique seb ueds wddo ueds Adde mua jauop s ueds aseald uoneiqie I L pauoqe s 0127 uoneique gt oa wddo o Dupeau EN Adde inuaw i uopsi6uloj z Bujosaz aseald uoneiqije 9po pue N Ploy pue ssaJd DD JUIWIINSCIN Aejdsig wey 43 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Span 2 Calibration A cylinder of standard reference gas span gas fitted with a 500 cc min flow limiting regulator or a flow matching regulator is the simplest way to perform this procedure Note This gas should be of a higher concentration than the gas used for Span 1 calibration Choose the 500 cc min regulator only if the flow rate matches or slightly exceeds the flow rate of the instrument pump Alternatively the span gas can first be filled into a Tedlar bag or delivered through a demand flow regulator Connect the calibration adapter to the inlet
32. attery 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 the sensor manifold which would cause extensive damage to the instrument It prolongs the operating life of the sensor To install the external filter simply connect it to the instrument s inlet tube 33 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Optional Accessories Calibration Adapter The calibration adapter for the instrument is a simple 6 inch Tygon tubing with a metal adapter on one end During calibration simply insert the metal adapter into the regular gas inlet probe of the instrument and the tubing to the gas regulator on the gas bottle Calibration Regulator The Calibration Regulator is used 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 used for filtering organic air contaminants that may affect the zero calibration reading To use the Organic Vapor Zeroing Kit simply connect the filter to the inlet po
33. battery level in 3 bars Indicates that pump is working Indicates whether datalog is on or off Y key s function for this screen MODE key s function for this screen N key s function for this screen 19 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Operating The Instrument The instrument is designed as a broadband VOC gas monitor and datalogger for work in hazardous environments It gives real time measurements and activates alarm signals whenever the exposure exceeds preset limits Prior to factory shipment the instrument is preset with default alarm limits and the sensor is pre calibrated with standard calibration gas However you should test the instrument and verify the calibration before the first use After the instrument 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 Start Up amp QRAF Self Test RUN WW mW 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 operating and performs self tests If any tests including sensor and memory tests fail refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide Once the startup procedure is complete the instrument shows a numerical reading screen with icons This indicates that the instr
34. by beeping once and flashing once every minute and the empty battery icon blinks on and off once per second You should turn off the instrument within 10 minutes and either recharge the battery by placing the 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 authorized RAE Systems service technician It is not user replaceable Data Protection While Power Is Off When the instrument is turned off all the current real time data including last measured values are erased However the datalog data is preserved in non volatile memory Even if the battery is disconnected the datalog data will not be lost 16 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide User Interface The instrument s user interface consists of the display LEDs an alarm transducer and four keys The keys are Y MODE N Flashlight on off The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes the reading time battery condition and other functions LEDs and flashlight Display Y key e MODE ke Q N key Flashlight on off key In addition to their labeled functions the keys labeled Y MODE and
35. ction press MODE e Press Y to save the new real time communications protocol e Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu Ne Power On Zero When Power On Zero is on the instrument performs a zero calibration when it is turned on 1 Press N to step from one option to the next Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates your selection 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE e Press Y to save the change e Press N to discard the change and move to the next sub menu 71 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Unit ID This three digit number keeps data separated by instrument when more than one instrument is used in a network If multiple sensing units are attempting to communicate with the same Host then the units must all have a different Unit ID 1 Press Y to step through all 10 numerals 0 to 9 If you pass the numeral you want keep pressing Y After it counts up to 9 it starts counting up from 0 again 2 Press N to advance to the next digit The next digit to the right flashes Repeat this process until all three digits of the Unit ID are entered 3 Press MODE when you are done e Press Y to save the change e 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 t
36. e connected your instrument cradle to the PC you can can transfer data including a download of the datalog to the computer and updates of firmware to the instrument should this ever be necessary Downloading The Datalog To A PC 1 6 7 Connect the data cable to the PC and the cradle Place the instrument into its cradle The charging LED should be illuminated Start ProRAE Studio on your PC From ProRAE Studio select Operation and select Setup Connection Select the COM port to establish a communication link between the PC and the instrument To receive the datalog in the PC select Downlog Datalog When you see Unit Information click OK During the data transfer the display shows a progress bar When the transfer is done you will see a screen with the datalog information You can now export this datalog for other use or printing 86 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Uploading Firmware To The instrument From A PC Uploading new firmware to your instrument requires connecting the instrument and PC Follow these steps to make the connection 1 bad 6 Connect the data cable to the PC and the cradle Place the instrument into its cradle The charging LED should be illuminated Start RAEProgrammer 7000 on your PC From RAEProgrammer 7000 select Operation and select Setup Connection Select the COM port to establish a communication link between the PC and the instrument Select
37. e countdown the shutoff operation is canceled and the instrument continues normal operation 101 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Alarm Signals During each measurement period the gas concentration is compared with the programmed alarm limits gas concentration alarm limit settings If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits the loud buzzer and red flashing LED are activated immediately to warn you of the alarm condition In addition the instrument alarms if one of the following conditions occurs battery voltage falls below a preset voltage level failure of the UV lamp pump stall or when the datalog memory is full Alarm Signal Summary HIGH Gas exceeds High 3 beeps flashes per second Alarm limit OVR Gas exceeds 3 beeps flashes per second measurement range MAX Gas exceeds electronics 3 beeps flashes per second maximum range LOW Gas exceeds Low 2 beeps flashes per second Alarm limit TWA Gas exceeds TWA 1 Beep flash per second limit STEL Gas exceeds STEL 1 Beep flash per second limit Pump Pump failure 3 beeps flashes per second icon flashes Lamp PID lamp failure 3 beeps flashes per second plus Lamp message on display 102 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Battery Low battery 1 flash 1 beep per minute rare plus battery icon flashes on display Calibration failed or 1 beep flash per second needs calibration Gas reading measures 1 beep flash per second less
38. e 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 menu if you want to exit calibration e Press Y to enter Span calibration e Press N to skip Span calibration and return to Zero calibration e Press MODE to exit Span calibration and return to the top calibration menu If you have pressed Y to enter Span calibration then you will see the name of your Span gas the default is isobutylene and the span value in parts per million ppm You will also see this message that prompts you C Gas Isobutene Span 100 ppm Please apply gas 1 1 Turn on your span calibration gas 2 Press Y to initiate calibration 39 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Note You may press MODE if you decide that you do not want to initiate calibration This will abort the span calibration and take you directly to the Calibration menu for Zero calibration 3 Span calibration starts and displays this message Calibrating During the Span calibration process there is a 30 second countdown and the instrument performs the Span calibration automatically 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
39. ensor pins are snug 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 using moderate pressure After cleaning hold the lamp up to the light at an angle to detect any remaining film Repeat the process until the lamp window is clean Never use water solutions to clean the lamp Dry the lamp and the lamp housing thoroughly after cleaning CAUTION Never touch the window surface with the fingers or anything else that may leave a film Never use acetone or aqueous solutions 2 Ifthe lamp does not turn on remove the lamp from the lamp housing Place the lamp O ring onto the new lamp Insert the new lamp avoiding contact with the flat window surface 3 Reinstall the PID sensor module 4 Tighten the Lamp Housing Cap 92 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Determining The Lamp Type The monitor can accommodate three lamp values 10 6eV standard 9 8eV and 11 7eV The monitor automatically reads a marking on the side of the 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
40. ent 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 the instrument s cradle If the instrument is off it automatically turns on 3 While charging the display message shows Charging The Primary LED on the cradle flashes green when charging 4 When the battery is fully charged the LED changes to glowing green continuously and the message Fully charged appears on the 31 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide display If there is a charging error the LED glows red continuously A completely discharged instrument can be charged to full capacity within 8 hours Batteries drain slowly even if an instrument is off Therefore if the instrument has been in storage or has not been charged for several days or longer check the charge before using it The factory supplied battery is designed to last for 16 hours of normal operation no alarm for a new battery under the optimum circumstances As the battery becomes older or is subject to adverse conditions such as cold ambient temperature its capacity will be significantly reduced 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 provide
41. eriod the gas concentration is compared with the programmed alarm limits gas concentration alarm limit settings Low High TWA and STEL If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits the loud buzzer and red flashing LED are activated immediately to warn of the alarm condition An alarm signal summary is shown on page 27 In this menu you can change the High and Low alarm limits the STEL limit and the TWA Press Y to to enter the Alarm Setting menu Note All settings are shown in ppb parts per billion or ug m micrograms per cubic meter depending on your setting Alarm Setting ME ks Select Back gt 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 each digit s value 4 Press N to advance to the next digit 5 Again use Y to increase the number Repeat this process until all nambers are entered Press MODE when you are done e Press Y to save the changes e Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings When all alarm types have been changed or bypassed press MODE to exit to the Programming Menu 54 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide High Alarm You can
42. ertical line in the middle is shown activates the countdown to shutoff 78 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide gene neg uorsso1801d ewone sojeorpur OUT p ouseq 930N 79 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Basic User Level amp Search Mode With the instrument in Operation Mode Search Mode enter User Mode and select Basic User Level refer to the section called User Mode for instructions 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 80 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide UoIsse180Jd oreurojne sojeorpur SUT PASL 9 J0N guaweinseaw dos pea1 wwo Dd pue Wo 2d 19143 ans nok asy jenje yead pat wdd 996 0 4eed SS 0 90 out Satz i Pn L00Z iZ aea Z nn v A 9 0L DL 49 euejnqos SED W euejnqos SEO 001 49 000003V QI eis 10000000 QI 4957 Buydwes yes peeW 81 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Advanced User Level amp Search Mode With the instrument in Operation Mode Search Mode enter User Mode and select Advanced User Level refer to the section called Monitor Mode for instructions Operation is similar to Basic Use
43. he Alkaline Battery Adapter 89 PID Sensor amp Lamp Cleaning Replacement 91 Sensor Components EE line 91 Cleaning The Lamp Housing Or Changing The Lamp 92 Determining The Lamp Type 93 Sampling Pump iie ses erit ie ld 94 Cleaning The Instrument 94 Ordering Replacement Parts 94 Special Servicing Note 95 Tro bl shootilg eoe pe eee tte et en eter ient 96 Technical Support u atau eee fie iranien 97 RAE Systems Contacts ener 98 Controlled Part of Manual 101 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 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 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 and sensor module only in an area known to be non hazardous MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Special Notes When the instrument is taken out of the
44. he default setting but sometimes you can optimize the display to suit extreme temperature and ambient brightness darkness conditions e The minimum value is 20 e The maximum value is 60 1 Press Y to increase the value or N to decrease the value 2 Press MODE to save your selection e Press Y to save your new contrast value e Press N to undo it and return to the previous value 72 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Hygiene Mode The instrument usually operates in Hygiene Mode which provides basic functionality 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 73 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Basic User Level amp Hygiene Mode The default setting is navigated in the following way UOISSOIZOId oreurojne sojeorpur SUT pause 330N pee1 uiuoo Jd Yu uu inse ui dojs pue uiuo Jd 19443 gains no ay jenjea yead 12819 SS 0 90 oul LOOZ LZ LL eq A 9 0L 00 l 49 euejnqos seo D euejnqos ses 9 amp x UEINGOS 001249 74 MiniRAE 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 t
45. he pump and lamp are normally on You can enter Programming Mode and calibrate the instrument as usual by pressing both MODE and N for three seconds You can enter Monitoring Mode by pressing MODE and Y together for three seconds Once the instrument is started up in Diagnostic Mode you can switch between Diagnostic Mode and Monitoring Mode by pressing and holding MODE and Y simultaneously for two seconds In Diagnostic mode you can step through parameter screens by pressing MODE 83 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Adjusting The Pump Stall Threshold If the gas inlet is blocked but the pump does not shut down or the pump shuts down too easily with a slight blockage the pump stall threshold value may be set too high or too low Use the following steps to adjust the pump stall threshold Pump High In Diagnostic Mode press the MODE key until Pump High is displayed The display shows the maximum minimum and stall values for the pump at its high speed Write down the Max reading Block the gas inlet and watch the pump current reading labeled T increase Write down its blocked reading Note If the pump current reading does not increase significantly less than 10 counts then there may 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
46. ing the fewest parameter adjustments Pressing N steps you 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 While viewing any of these screens you can shut off your instrument by pressing MODE 24 RAE 3000 User s Guide ini UOISSIISOIA orjeurojne sojeorpur OUT PASEA 330N Ke dsip urew 0 SHA duuo2 aie suone iunuuuoo 191JV spuodas Q9 ui paysnd aie suoynq ou ji Aejdsip urew 0 s1u A 1 Jeorneuioiny Kpeay En auauwuainseau 4D suoljediunwwo gt dois pue m seb seaw Dd wwo Dd 491u3 9 seb je spuooss 09 ui paysnd aie suojinq ou J ejdsip urew 03 syianai Jeoneuio ny eaj 19 TIS VML kejdsig urew 25 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide After the instrument is turned on it runs through the start up menu Then the message Please apply zero gas is displayed At this point you can perform a zero air fresh air calibration If the ambient air is clean you can use that Otherwise use a cylinder of zero air Refer to Zero Calibration on page 37 for a more detailed description of zero calibration Start zero calibration by pressing Start You see the message Zeroing followed by a 30 second countdown Note You can press MODE to quit bypassing the zero air calibration When zero calibration is complete you see the
47. ion Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Blow dry the sensor module Calibrate the unit Reading abnormally Reasons Dirty filter Low Dirty sensor module Weak or dirty lamp Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Remove Calibration Adapter Calibrate the unit Check for air leakage Buzzer Reasons Bad buzzer Inoperative Solutions Check that buzzer is not turned off Call authorized service center 107 Inlet flow too low Lamp message during operation MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Reasons Solutions Reasons Solutions 108 Pump diaphragm damaged or has debris Flow path leaks Check 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 drive circuit Weak or defective PID lamp defective Turn the unit off and back on Replace UV lamp SYSTEMS RAE Systems World Headquarters 3775 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 408 952 8200 Toll Free 888 723 4800 Fax 408 952 8480 E mail sales support raesales raesystems com E mail technical support tech raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com RAE Systems Europe Kristinehoj 23A Boulevard 69 DK 2770 Kastrup Denmark Tel 45 8652 5155 Fax 45 8652 5177 RAE Systems Hong Kong Ltd Units 1516 18 15 F Delta House 3 On Yiu Street Shatin N T Hong K
48. ion to the next Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates on 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE e Press Y to save your new language choice e 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 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 e Press Y to accept the new radio setting on or off e Press N to discard the change and move to the next sub menu 70 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Real Time Protocol Real Time Protocol is the setting for data transmission The choices are P2M cable Point to multipoint Data is transferred from the instrument to multiple locations using a wired connection Default data rate 19200 bps P2P cable Point to point Data is transferred only between the instrument and one other location such as a computer Default data rate 9600 bps P2M wireless Point to multipoint wireless Data is transferred wirelessly and can be received by multiple receivers Press N to step from one option to the next Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates on 3 When you have completed your sele
49. ions Replace filter Remove Calibration Adapter Calibrate the unit Check for air leakage Buzzer Reasons Bad buzzer Inoperative Solutions Check that buzzer is not turned off Call authorized service center 96 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Inlet flow too low Reasons Pump diaphragm damaged or has debris Flow path leaks Solutions Check 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 Reasons Lamp drive circuit during operation 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 support is available 1 408 952 8200 select option 8 97 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide RAE Systems Contacts RAE Systems World Headquarters 3775 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 1 408 952 8200 Fax 1 408 952 8480 E mail customerserv raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific Time Phone 1 408 952 8461 Email tech raesystems com Life critical after hours support is available 1 408 95
50. logic oen lapa 49 Op Mode teet aia 49 Span Calibration EE 49 Meas BET 49 Low Alarm EE 49 OT 49 Site LD uc mon hentai 49 ERD BE EE 49 Data Sel6CtrOM TEE 49 IB IDEE ETE 49 TWA Alarmas i HUP 49 Datalog Type eire estre 49 User Mode e e ees 49 Alarm Type sans eae Od tes ede era Ras 49 Datema M ERE 49 Buzzer Light EE 49 Time EE EE 49 Pump Duty Cycle vic as caterers eet erectas 49 Pump Speed s r EK 49 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Temperature Unit nr tas 49 Lean Sua eG ec a a Eesen ee 49 Radio PoWeE aee h m ter ee EE 49 Real Time Protocol emere reete et e eene 49 Power On Zero aiii ia ecd qe tas 49 Unt D ni genere ec ats E 49 LGD Cohttast i deret entente ener tenis 49 Exiting Programming Mode 50 Navigating Programming Mode Menus 50 Calibration diet tree r HS Set 51 Zero Calibration ida itte edet teet deas 51 Span Calibration eege EES ENEE 51 EE EE 52 Meas Das iento locas 52 Meas Unit asnaq a 53 Alarm Setting iii nh i A 54 ME n as aimant nimes 55 Be EE 55 STELLA AM i e eie e eo digests 56 KEE SE 57 Alarm Type ltda 58 Buzzer amp Light aaa um ede id 59 Da tal6g getut eee eee der etes 59 Clear Dat log seh eie eet eee 60 pret e Ate Bebe oA 60 Data Selection e e uias 61 Datalog Type eee Renee He Hee 62 Manual Datalog n t Ep teretes 62 Snapshot Datalog sense reenen riteni 63 Monitor Setup uu e e a a aus 64 Op M de 55 iiit ete p
51. message Zeroing is done Reading 0 0 ppm The instrument is now sampling and collecting data Note At the Average amp Peak Date amp Time amp Temperature Calibration Gas amp Measurement Gas amp 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 compared with the programmed alarm limits gas concentration alarm limit settings If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits the loud buzzer and red flashing LED are activated immediately to warn you of the alarm condition In addition the instrument alarms if one of the following conditions occurs battery voltage falls below a preset voltage level failure of the UV lamp or pump stall 26 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Alarm Signal Summary HIGH Gas exceeds High 3 beeps flashes per second Alarm limit OVR Gas exceeds 3 beeps flashes per second measurement range MAX Gas exceeds electronics 3 beeps flashes per second maximum range LOW Gas exceeds Low 2 beeps flashes per second Alarm limit TWA Gas exceeds TWA 1 Beep flash per second limit STEL Gas exceeds STEL 1 Beep flash per second limit Pump Pump failure 3 beeps flashes per second icon flashes Lamp PID lamp failure 3 beeps flashes per second plus Lamp message on display
52. mple After an event is recorded the unit records a shorter form of the data When transferred to a PC running ProRAE Studio this data is arranged with a sample number time date gas concentration and other related information 29 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Auto Manual Snapshot Datalogging The instrument has three datalog types Auto Default mode Collects datalog information 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 65 for details Note You can only choose one datalog type to be active at a time 30 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Accessories The following accessories are included with the instrument e An AC Adapter Battery Charger e Alkaline battery adapter e External Filter e Organic Vapor Zeroing kit Hard case kits also include these accessories e Calibration adapter e Calibration regulator and Flow controller Standard Kit amp Accessories AC Adapter Battery Charger WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge battery only in area known to be non hazardous Remove and replace battery only in area known to be non hazardous Ne charger les batteries que dans emplacements design s non dangereuses A battery charging circuit is built into the instrum
53. n battery can be charged when it is not inside the monitor The charging cradle is designed to accommodate both types of charging Contacts 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 begins charging automatically During charging the Secondary LED in the cradle blinks green When charging is complete it glows steady green Release the battery from the cradle by pulling it back toward the rear of the cradle and tilting it out of its slot Note If you need to replace the Li ion battery pack replacements are available from RAE Systems The part number is 059 305 1 000 Note An Alkaline Battery Adapter part number 059 3052 000 which uses four AA alkaline batteries Duracell MN1500 may be substituted for the Li Ion battery 15 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge and replace batteries only in areas 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
54. n seconds The default value is 60 seconds The maximum interval is 3600 seconds 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 60 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Repeat this process until all numbers are entered 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 e Press Y to save the changes e Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings Data Selection Data Selection allows you to select which types of data are stored and 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 e Average e Maximum e 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 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 e Press Y to save the changes e Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings 61 MiniRAE
55. n to be non hazardous Remove and replace battery only in areas known to be non hazardous 88 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Replacing The Li ion Battery 1 2 5 Turn off the instrument Located on the rear of the instrument is a battery tab Slide it down to unlock the battery Remove the battery pack from the battery compartment by tilting it out Replace a fully charged spare battery pack inside the battery compartment Make sure the battery pack is oriented properly inside the compartment Slide the capture 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 insert batteries into the adapter 1 Remove the three Philips head screws to open the compartment 2 Insert four fresh AA batteries as indicated by the polarity markings 3 Replace the cover Replace the three screws 89 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide To install the adapter in the instrument 1 Remove the Li ion battery pack from the battery compartment by sliding the tab and tilting out the battery 2 Replace it with the alkaline battery adapter 3 Slide the tab back into place
56. ng procedure is not normally needed Clean the PID sensor module the lamp and the lamp housing only if 1 The reading is inaccurate even after calibration 2 The reading is very sensitive to air moisture 3 Aliquid has been sucked into the unit and damaged the unit Use of the external filter helps to prevent contamination of the sensor To access the sensor components and lamp gently unscrew the lamp housing cap remove the sensor adapter with the gas inlet probe and the metal filter all together Then hold the PID sensor and pull it straight out A slight gentle rocking motion helps release the sensor 91 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Cleaning The PID Sensor Place the entire PID sensor module into GC grade methanol It is highly recommended that an ultrasound bath to be used to clean the sensor for at least 15 minutes Then dry the sensor thoroughly Never touch the electrodes of the sensor by hand Also use a methanol soaked cotton swab to wipe off the lamp housing where it contacts the sensor when the sensor is installed Turn over the sensor so that the pins point up and the sensor cavity is visible Examine the sensor electrodes for any corrosion damage or bending out of alignment The metal sensor electrode fingers should be flat and straight If necessary carefully bend the sensor fingers to ensure that they do not touch the Teflon portions and that they are parallel to each other Make sure that the nuts on the s
57. 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 six digits of the new date are entered Press MODE to exit e Press Y to save the new date e 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 67 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 3 Press N to advance to the next digit The next digit to the right flashes Repeat this process until all six digits of the new time are entered Press MODE to exit e Press Y to save the new date e Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu Duty Cycle The pump s duty cycle is the ratio of its on time to off time The duty cycle ranges from 50 to 100 always on and the period is 10 seconds Therefore a duty cycle of 60 means that the pump is on for 6 seconds and off for four seconds Duty cycling is employed 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 measuremen
58. ode and return to monitoring The three keys perform the following functions in Programming Mode Key Function in Programming Mode Exit menu when pressed momentarily or exit data entry mode Increase alphanumerical value for data entry or confirm yes for a question Provides a no response to a question 50 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Calibration Two types of calibration are available Zero fresh air and Span Calibration 6 EMI Select Back 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 51 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Measurement The sub menus for Measurement are Measurement Gas and Measurement Unit Measurement fll EEE ppm Select Back Meas Gas Measurement gases are organized in four lists e My List is a customized list of gases that you create It contains a maximum of 10 gases and can only be built in ProRAE Studio on a PC and transferred to the instrument Note The first gas in the list is always isobutylene it cannot be removed from the list e Last Ten is a list of the last ten gases used by your instrument The list is built automatically and is only updated if the gas selected from Custom Gases
59. 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 into service For maximum safety the accuracy of the instrument should be checked by exposing it to a known concentration calibration gas before each day s use Do not use USB PC communication in hazardous locations MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide AVERTISSEMENT DANGER RISQUE D ORIGINE ELECTROSTATIQUE Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide Pour des raisons de s curit cet quipment doit tre utilis entretenu et r par uniquement par un personnel qualifi Etudier le manuel d instructions en entier avant d utiliser d entretenir ou de r parer l quipement Utiliser seulement l ensemble de batterie RAE Systems la reference 059 3051 000 au 059 3052 000 au 059 3054 000 Cet instrument n a pas t essay dans une atmosph re de gaz air explosive ayant une concentration d oxyg ne plus lev e que 21 La substitution de composants peut compromettre la s curit intrinsique Ne charger les batteries que dans emplacements d sign s 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 tre test en exposant l instrument a une concen
60. ong Web www raesystems cn Email asiasales raesystems com Phone 852 2669 0828 RAE Systems Middle East LOB 7 Ground Floor Office 19 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai United Arab Emirates Email mesales raesystems com Phone 971 4 887 5562 Rev C August 2010 P N 059 4020 000
61. or Search 1 Select Hygiene or Search by pressing N The highlighting changes from one to the other each time you press N 2 Press Y to select that mode for the instrument 3 Press MODE when you want to register your selection to place the instrument in the selected mode 4 Press Y to commit the change and exit to the Monitor Setup screen or press N to Undo exit to the Monitor Setup screen without changing the 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 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 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 site ID are entered Press MODE to exit If there is any change to the existing site ID the display shows Save Press Y to accept the new site ID Press N to discard the change and move to the next sub menu 65 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide User ID Enter an 8 digit alphanumeric User ID in the programming mode This User ID is included in the datalog report 1 Press Y and the display shows the current User ID Example
62. ot require any action 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 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 this the value shown here is for example only Span 2 is done Reading 1000 ppm The instrument then exits Span calibration and shows the Zero calibration menu on its display Note The reading should be very close to the span gas value 45 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Exiting Three Point Calibration 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 Programming 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 Password ME jEnter gt 2 Input the 4 digit password e Increase the number from 0 through 9 by pressing Y e Step from digit to
63. port of the instrument and connect the tubing to the regulator or Tedlar bag Another alternative is to use a regulator with gt 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 menu if you want to exit calibration e Press Y to enter Span 2 calibration e Press N to skip Span calibration and return to Zero calibration e Press MODE to exit Span calibration and return to the top calibration menu If you have pressed Y to enter Span calibration then you will see the name of your Span gas the default is isobutylene and the span value in parts per million ppm You will also see this message that prompts you Please apply gas 4 Turn on your span calibration gas 5 Press Y to initiate calibration 44 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Note You may press MODE if you decide that you do not want to initiate calibration This will take you directly to the Calibration menu for Zero calibration 6 Span calibration starts a 30 second countdown and displays this message Calibrating During the Span calibration process the instrument performs the Span calibration automatically and does n
64. r Level amp Sampling Mode but now allows you to change calibration and measurement reference gases Refer to the section on measurement gases on page 52 for more details gt g e z i e 2 3 M Gas CF 100 Date 11 21 2007 Time 06 30 55 Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression Avg 2 2ppm Peak 9 6 ppm Stop sampling Sampling stopped Be F EE ES 3i SE Sa SS we D gt D a E H t 5 5 Ready User ID 00000001 Site ID RAE00000 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Diagnostic Mode IMPORTANT Diagnostic Mode is designed for servicing and manufacturing and therefore is not intended for everyday use even by advanced users It provides raw data from sensors and about settings but only allows adjustment of pump stall parameters which should only be changed by qualified personnel Note If the instrument is turned on in Diagnostic Mode and you switch to User Mode datalog data remains in raw count form To change to standard readings you must restart the instrument Entering Diagnostic Mode Note To enter Diagnostic Mode you must 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 t
65. ransfer to a PC 75 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Entering Search Mode From Hygiene Mode In order to change the instrument s operational mode from Hygiene Mode to Search Mode you must enter the password protected Programming Mode 1 Hold MODE and N until you see the password screen Use Y to increment to the number you want for the first digit If you pass by the desired number press Y until it cycles through to 0 again Then press Y until you reach the desired number 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 Y to select You will see Hygiene Search The current mode is indicated by a dark circle within the circle in front of either Hygiene or Search 1 Select Hygiene or Search by pressing N 2 Press Y to place the instrument into the selected mode 76 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 3 Press MODE when you want to register your selection to place the instrument in the selected mode 4 Press Y to commit the change and exit to the Monitor Setup screen or press N to
66. rt of the instrument 34 Zero amp ion brati RAE 3000 User s Guide int Cal ini Po The following diagram shows the instrument s calibrations in Basic Hygiene mode Standard Two Span UOISSIISOIA orjeurojne sojeorpur OUT PAUSE 330N payoge si ueds uoneiqije ueds Ajdde mua aseald uoneiqije wdd 0 001 buipeay mmm mm jauop s ueds buneiqije uoneiqie5 osz A dde mua aseald uoneiqi e7 wdd po Bulpeay jeuop si 6UI0197 Dua I I I I I I I I 9poy pue N DIOU pue ssaJd 1u uu inse W Ga O O Co uoneidqije piomsseg 1 Aejdsig urew 35 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Entering Calibration 1 Press and hold MODE and N until you see the Password screen Password A Enter gt 2 In Basic User Level you do not need a password to perform calibrations Instead of inputting a password enter calibration by pressing 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 Calibration Zero Calib Span Calib These are your options e Press Y to select the highlighted calibration Zero Calib or Span Calib e Press MODE to exit calibration and return to the main display and resume measurement e
67. s 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 indicated by the polarity markings 3 Replace the cover Replace the three screws To install the adapter in the instrument 1 Remove the Li ion battery pack from the instrument by sliding the tab and tilting out the battery 2 Replace it with the alkaline battery adapter 3 Slide the tab back into place to secure the battery adapter IMPORTANT Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged The instrument s internal circuit detects alkaline batteries and will not allow recharging If you place the instrument in its cradle the alkaline battery will not be recharged The 32 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide internal charging circuit is designed to prevent damage to alkaline batteries and the charging circuit when alkaline batteries are installed inside the instrument If you try to charge an alkaline batteries installed in the instrument the instrument s display will say Alkaline Battery indicating that it will not charge the alkaline batteries Note When replacing alkaline batteries dispose of old ones properly WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge the b
68. ss the instrument performs the Zero calibration automatically and does not require any action 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 0 ppm The instrument will then show the Calibration menu on its display with Span Calib highlighted 38 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Span Calibration This procedure determines the second point of the sensor calibration curve for the sensor A cylinder of standard reference gas span gas fitted with a 500 cc min flow limiting regulator or a flow matching regulator is the simplest way to perform this procedure Choose the 500 cc min regulator only if the flow rate matches or slightly exceeds the flow rate of the instrument pump Alternatively the span gas can first be filled into a Tedlar bag or delivered through a demand flow regulator Connect the calibration adapter to the inlet port of the instrument and connect the tubing to the regulator or Tedlar bag Another alternative is to use a regulator with gt 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 prob
69. ss 64 STD p t nl en nn 65 User TR ee Rs 66 User Mode cerati AS masa ustus NAS 66 IRC 67 RE 67 Duty e EE 68 Temperature Unit eee eee cedentes 69 Pump Speed eau OH pe dE 69 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide EUA ee 70 Radio PO Wer cuidan fuere dee ied 70 Real Time Protocol 71 Power On Z600 ete dd 71 Unit Dy iare ee eddie 72 LCD Contrast eorr repetat e do n ER 72 Hygiene Mode akaun eet aa cti 73 Advanced User Level Hygiene Mode Or Search Mode 78 Advanced User Level amp Hygiene Mode 78 Basic User Level amp Search Mode 79 Basic User Level amp Search Mode 80 Advanced User Level amp Search Mode 81 Advanced User Level amp Search Mode 82 Diagnostic Mode te etie teneras 82 Diagnostic Mode nd eere 83 Entering Diagnostic Mode 83 Adjusting The Pump Stall Threshold 84 Pump Hdi eden eet es 84 Pump LOW Z un puteis nn ira fer RI DEER 84 Exiting Diagnostic Mode 85 Transferring Data To amp From A Computer s 86 Downloading The Datalog To A PC 86 Maintenance otia eene iu eere res 88 Battery Charging amp Replacement 88 Replacing The Li ion Battery 89 Replacing T
70. step from one option to the next Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates your selection 3 When you have completed your selections press MODE Ne 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 e Press Y to save the changes e Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings Datalog The instrument calculates and stores the concentration and ID of each sample taken In the datalog sub menu a user can perform the tasks and functions shown below Datalog MEE Select Back 59 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide 1 Scroll through the Datalog sub menu using the N key until the display shows the desired parameter to be changed Clear Datalog Interval Data Selection Datalog Type 2 Press Y to make your selection Exit by pressing MODE for Back Clear Datalog This erases all the data stored in the datalog Note Once the datalog is cleared the data cannot be recovered Press Y to clear the datalog The display asks Are you sure e Press Y if you want to clear the datalog When it has been cleared the display shows Datalog Cleared e 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 i
71. t 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 When you have completed your selection press MODE e Press Y to save the new duty cycle value e Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu 68 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Temperature Unit The temperature display can be switched between Fahrenheit and Celsius units 1 Press N to step from one option to the next Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates on 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE e Press Y to save the new temperature unit e 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 Press Y to make your selection the dark circle in the radio button indicates on 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE e Press Y to save the new temperature unit e Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu 69 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Language English is the default language but other languages can be selected for the instrument 1 Press N to step from one opt
72. tration de gaz connue par une proc dure di talonnage avant de mettre en service l instrument pour la premi re fois Pour une securite maximale la sensibilit du l instrument doit tre verifier en exposant l instrument a une concentration de gaz connue par une proc dure di talonnage avant chaque utilisation journali re Ne pas utiliser de connection USB PC en zone dangereuse MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Standard Contents Instrument Calibration Kit Charging Cradle AC DC Adapter Alkaline Battery Adapter Data Cable CD ROM With User s Guide Quick Start Guide and related materials General Information The compact instrument is designed as a broadband VOC gas monitor and datalogger for work in hazardous environments It monitors Volatile Organic Compounds VOC using a photoionization detector PID with a 9 8 eV 10 6 eV or 11 7 eV gas discharge lamp Features are Lightweight and Compact e Compact lightweight rugged design e Built in sample draw pump Dependable and Accurate e Up to 16 hours of continuous monitoring with rechargeable battery pack e Designed to continuously monitor VOC vapor at parts per million ppm levels User friendly e Preset alarm thresholds for STEL TWA low and high level peak values e Audio buzzer and flashing LED display are activated when the limits are exceeded Datalogging Capabilities e 260 000 point datalogging storage capacity for data download to PC MiniRAE 3
73. ument is fully functional and ready to use 20 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Turning The Instrument Off 1 Press and hold the Mode key for 3 seconds A 5 second countdown to shutoff begins 2 Once the countdown stops the instrument is off Release the Mode key 3 When you see Unit off release your finger from the MODE key The instrument is now off 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 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 operation make sure the probe inlet and the gas outlet are free of obstructions Obstructions can cause premature wear on the pump false readings or pump stalling During normal operation the pump icon alternately shows inflow and outflow as shown here ok Wh 21 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide During duty cycling PID lamp cleaning the display shows these icons in alternation gt we VA If there is a pump failure or obstruction that disrupts the pump you will see this icon blinking on and off
74. ution Lamp Range Resolution 10 6 eV 0 1 ppm to 15 000 ppm 0 1 ppm 9 8 eV 0 1 ppm to 5 000 ppm 0 1 ppm 11 7 eV 0 1 ppm to 2 000 ppm 0 1 ppm Response time To 2 seconds Accuracy 10 to 2000 ppm 3 at calibration point Isobutylene PID Detector Easy access to lamp and sensor for cleaning and replacement Correction Factors Over 200 VOC gases built in based on RAE Systems Technical Note TN 106 Calibration Two point field calibration of zero and standard reference gases Calibration Reference 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 and peak value and battery voltage Intrinsic Safety US and Canada Class I Division 1 Groups A B C D Europe ATEX 0575 Ex II 2G Ex ia IIC IIB T4 Gb KEMA 07 ATEX 0127 Complies with EN60079 0 2009 EN60079 11 2007 12 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide EM Interference Alarm Setting Operating Mode Alarm Alarm Type Real time Clock Datalogging Communication Sampling Pump Temperature Humidity Housing including rubber boot IECEx CSA 10 0005 Ex ia IIC IIB T4 Gb Complies with IEC 60079 0 2007 IEC 60079 11 2006 IIC 059 3051 000 Li ion bat pack or 059 3054 000 NiMH bat pack
75. vert to your previous settings e Press Y to save the changes e Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings STEL Alarm You can change the STEL Alarm limit value The value is typically set by the instrument to match 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 choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings e Press Y to save the changes e Press N to undo the changes and revert to the previous settings 56 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide TWA Alarm You can change the TWA time weighted average Alarm limit value The value is typically set by the instrument to match 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 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
76. vw If you see this blinking 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 e The lamp type has been changed for example from 10 6 eV to 9 8 eV e The sensor has been replaced e t has been 30 days or more since the instrument was last calibrated e If you have changed the calibration gas type without recalibrating the instrument 22 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Operating Modes Your instrument operates in different modes depending on the model and its factory default settings In some cases you can change modes using a password and using the instrument s navigation In other cases you must use ProRAE Studio software The default setting for your instrument is User Mode Basic Operation Mode Hygiene This is outlined in detail on page 74 The other options covered later in this guide are User Mode Advanced page 78 Operation Mode Hygiene User Mode Advanced page 82 Operation Mode Search Using ProRAE Studio allows access to other options In addition Diagnostic Mode page 83 is available for service technicians 23 MiniRAE 3000 User s Guide Basic User Level Hygiene Mode Default Settings The instrument is programmed to operate in Basic User Level Hygiene Mode as its default This gives you the most commonly needed features while requir

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