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1. Product Registration Register your product online by visiting http www raesystems com support product registration By registering your product you can e Receive notification of product upgrades or enhancements e Be alerted to Training classes in your area e Take advantage of RAE Systems special offers and promotions 2014 RAE Systems Inc QRAE 3 User s Guide Contents 1 Standard ODIE E 5 2 General M Orma sp E E EEE E EEE 6 SMS E NE m UU c 7 Dells KEE OV Y PR TU 7 JLi Status uie RT m TT 7 ika 8 SS SEE lt Se MINTS NIRE EET 8 3 2 Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors 8 T MC TREE 9 4 Wireless Control And 01 5 9 SN VIS DM uU ut 10 6 Tormine phe OR AR 3S Oi Ang AE sss De Decessce ud usui Doecutund haad a dide 12 Te MODO SOT E Te 14 EEN 15 8 1 Enter Programming In Basic 1066 15 8 2 Enter Programming In Advanced Mode 17 5 5 Menus And SU DESC EE 18 8 3 1 Editing And Selecting Parameters And Sensors 18 5 9 2 1 AMON AOD EE 19 NS E IS RR MMC IN od sec aidan E OO T 21 E AU OS CRT 24 VAS S Mire aan en a nO en ne re een er eee 25 5 0 D E ee 2 DO Polcyv Enforce E
2. Product name and model number air flow type and serial number Application firmware version build date and build time Installed sensors including production expiration calibration date and alarm limit settings Current date time and temperature User mode and operation mode Battery type voltage shutoff voltage Alarm mode and alarm settings Datalog period if it is activated and interval Policy Enforcement settings Then the QRAE 3 s main reading screen appears It takes 1 to 2 minutes for sensors to show a reading so if any have not warmed up by the time the main screen 15 shown you will see instead of a numerical value until the sensor provides data typically less than 2 minutes Then it displays instantaneous readings similar to the following screen depending on the sensors installed and is ready for use Note If the battery is completely empty then the display briefly shows the message Battery Fully Discharged and the QRAE 3 shuts off You should charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery before turning it on again IMPORTANT If a major error that prevents the QRAE 3 from functioning is found during startup the message Please Contact Service Department is shown on the display The instrument should be shut off and serviced 6 2 Turning The QRAE 3 Off Press and hold MODE A 5 second countdown to shutoff begins You must hold your finger on the key for the entire shutoff pro
3. and Reasons Buzzer and or other alarms disabled vibration motor Bad buzzer inoperative Solutions Check under Alarm Settings in Programming Mode that buzzer and or other alarms are not turned off Call authorized service center Pump failed message Reasons Inlet probe blocked Direct connection to a Pump alarm gas outlet while the gas value is turned off External filter sucks in water External filter too dirty Water condensed along the inlet probe Bad pump or pump circuit Solutions Remove the blocking objects and then press Y key to reset the pump alarm Replace contaminated external filter Be careful not to allow water condensation inside the unit Replace the pump If you need replacement parts please contact an authorized RAE Systems distributor 15 Diagnostic Mode In Diagnostic Mode the QRAE 3 provides raw counts for sensor battery and other readings as well as a list of installed sensors and information about them expiration date serial number etc Most of these screens are useful only to service technicians A few allow access for changing settings The QRAE 3 s Diagnostic Mode can only be accessed at startup time In Diagnostic Mode QRAE 3 displays readings in raw counts instead of units such as parts per million ppm 15 1 Entering Diagnostic Mode 1 With the QRAE 3 turned off press and hold both MODE and Y 2 When the display turns on and the password screen appears release the
4. letter in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture For example P indicates the manufacturing year is 2012 Other alphabetical letters may be used after 2019 P 212 Q 203 R 204 Combustible LEL Sensor Performance Specifications Range 0 to 100 LEL Resolution 1 Response Time Too lt 30 sec Caution e Refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN 114 for LEL sensor cross sensitivities e Refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN 144 for LEL sensor poisoning 54 QRAE 3 User s Guide Turning the PGM 25xx D On With the instrument turned off press and hold the MODE key for 3 seconds and then release The startup process begins The instrument performs a set of self tests while displaying information about instrument s settings configuration due dates for calibration and bump tests etc When the startup completes the PGM 25xx D displays its normal measurement screen with instantaneous readings and other information in a fashion similar to what 1s shown in the illustration below depending on the sensors installed JoLEL H Lak A Turning the PGM 25xx D Off Press and hold MODE A 5 second countdown to shutoff begins You must hold your finger on the key for the entire shutoff process Alarm Signals The instrument is equipped with audible visible and vibration alarms During its normal operation the PGM 25xx D compares gas concentrations to the programmed alarm limits for
5. C Temperature 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing IP Rating Pumped IP 65 Diffusion IP 67 Hazardous USA and Canada classified for use in Class I Division 1 Location Groups A B C and D Approvals Europe IECEx ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 CE Compliance 2004 108 EC EMC European 1999 5 EC Radio Conformity 94 9 EC ATEX FCC FCC Part 15 Compliance Languages Arabic Chinese Czech Dutch English French German Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish and Swedish language must be changed through ProRAE Studio II Warranty Three years on LEL CO H5S and O sensors e Two years on SO sensor One year on HCN sensor Specifications are subject to change Sensor Specifications Combustible Sensor Range Catalytic bead LEL 0 to 100 LEL 1 LEL Carbon Monoxide CO 0 to 500 ppm Sulfur Dioxide SO Only use the liquid electrolyte 2 sensor in the QRAE 3 Use of other types can degrade performance All specifications are subject to change without notice 47 QRAE 3 User s Guide LEL Range Resolution amp Response Time LEL 0 100 96 15 sec LEL Correction Factors Name QRAE 3 CF fO Acetaldehyde 5 5 Acetylene LC 147 6 9 jAlylacohl Cha 20 8 12 Aniline 492 9 15 Benzene Li 269 17 66 Dichloromethane CH 242 CH 48 QRAE 3 User s Guide 46 Varies
6. CONCENTRATION CONNUE DE METHANE EQUIVALENTE A 20 50 DE LA PLEINE ECHELLE LA PRECISION DOIT ETRE COMPRISE ENTRE 0 20 DE LA VALEUR VRAIE ET PEUT ETRE CORRIGEE PARUNE PROCEDURE D ETALONNAGE CAUTION HIGH OFF SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION ATTENTION DES LECTURES SUP RIEURES A L CHELLE PEUVENT INDIQUER DES CONCENTRATIONS EXPLOSIVES 51 QRAE 3 User s Guide PGM25xx D Marking The QRAE 3 PGM25xx D 1s certified by IECEx ATEX and CSA for US and Canada as intrinsically safe The PGM25xx D 15 certified by IECEx ATEX and CSA for US and Canada as intrinsically safe The PGM25xx D contains the following marking RAE SYSTEMS 3775 N 1 St San Jose CA 95134 USA PGM25xx D Type PGM 25xx PGM 25xxD Serial No barcode XXXX XXXX XX IECEx XX C 0575 rn 1G SP 13 00xxX SIRA 13 ATEX 12 2583152 XXXXX CL Div 1 Grps A B C D 14 P d sD Ex ia IIC 14 Ga Class I Zone 0 AEX Ex ia IIC 14 Ex 1a IIC T4 Ga Pending C22 2 No 152 M1984 ANSI ISA 12 13 01 2000 Intrinsically safe Securite Intrinseque Exia Ambient temperature 20 C lt Tamb 50 C Um 20V Battery Packs G02 3004 000 Li ion rechargeable Warning e Read User s Manual for intrinsic safety precautions e Read and understand Manual before operating 52 QRAE 3 User s Guide Operation Area and Conditions Hazardous Areas Classified by Zones PGM 25xx D is intended to be used in hazardous areas
7. Low High TWA and STEL alarms If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits the loud buzzer red flashing LED and vibration alarm are activated immediately to warn of the alarm condition In addition the PGM 25xx D alarms 1f the battery voltage is low pump is blocked etc When a low battery alarm occurs there may be approximately 20 to 30 minutes of operating time remaining However it is recommended that you promptly change or charge the battery in a non hazardous location 55 QRAE 3 User s Guide Alarms Summary Message Condition Alarm Indications HIGH Gas exceeds High Alarm limit 3 beeps flashes per second OVR Gas exceeds sensor s measurement 3 beeps flashes per second MAX Gas exceeds electronic circuit s 3 beeps flashes maximum range per second Gas exceeds Low Alarm limit 2 beeps flashes per second Gas exceeds TWA limit Beep flash per second STEL Gas exceeds STEL limit 1 Beep flash per second Crossed pump icon flashes Inlet blocked or pump failure 3 beeps flashes per second Empty battery icon flashes Low battery flash 1 beep per minute CAL Calibration failed or needs calibration 1 beep flash per second NEG Zero gas reading measures less than 1 beep flash per number stored in calibration For oxygen low alarm limit means a concentration 1s lower than the low alarm limit Testing Alarms Under normal operation mode and non alarm conditions the audible visual and
8. RAE Systems distributor for technical support Note Pump Status is not indicated on diffusion QRAE 3s 6 5 Calibration Status If one or more sensors requires calibration then the screen displays the word Alarm at the top and alternates between the sensor reading and the word Cal with a highlighted background Yil SV e Yil amp Alarm IS Sch BE 00 EM 00 omm09 BONITO Ey EZEN Calibration is required if e The sensor module has been replaced with one whose calibration is overdue e The defined period of time between calibrations has been exceeded See Section 9 for information on policy enforcement e If you have changed the calibration gas type without recalibrating the instrument e The sensor has failed a previous calibration 13 QRAE 3 User s Guide 6 6 Bump Status If one or more sensors requires a bump test then the screen displays the word Alarm at the top and alternates between the sensor reading and the word Bump with a highlighted background Yil amp Alarm eS Dt EL p gt O A bump test is required if the defined period of time between bump tests has been exceeded This interval is set by an administrator using ProRAE Studio II 7 Modes Of Operation The QRAE 3 has two user modes 7 1 Basic User Mode In Basic User Mode some restrictions are applied including password protection that guards against entering Programming Mode by unauthorized pers
9. Single Sensor Span Calibration To perform span calibration of an individual sensor follow these steps 1 At the Calibration Menu select Single Sensor Span Select a sensor from the list Start the flow of calibration gas Connect the calibration adapter and connect it to a source of calibration gas Verify that the displayed calibration value meets the concentration label on the gas cylinder 6 Press Y to start calibrating You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing MODE Un After a timer countdown the span calibration is done The LCD will display whether the calibration was successful and the reading for that calibration gas Note If the sensor calibration fails try again If calibration fails again turn off the power and then replace the sensor WARNING Do not replace sensors in hazardous locations 36 QRAE 3 User s Guide 11 Datalog Transfer Monitor Configuration and Firmware Upgrades Via Computer Datalogs can be downloaded from the QRAE 3 to a computer and firmware updates can be uploaded to the QRAE 3 via the USB port on the Travel Charger Use the included Mini B USB 5 pin to USB cable to connect the Travel Charger to a computer running ProRAE Studio II version 1 7 0 or higher Mini B USB 5 Pin port Travel Charger lt Mini B USB 5 Pin to LED S USB cable Power Indicator 11 1 Downloading Datalogs A
10. Y to scroll through the list and then press MODE to make your selection With Save highlighted press Y to save your choice The gas is saved and then the screen briefly shows the Correction Factor applied to that gas by the QRAE 3 Note The Gas Library contains many gases To rapidly scroll through the list press and hold 8 3 2 8 Set Span Value You can individually set the span gas value for each sensor The units of measure ppm 6LEL etc are shown on the display Press MODE to scroll through the list of active sensor names Then press Y to select one Set the span value by pressing Y to increase a value and pressing MODE to advance through the digits Once your span value 15 input press MODE to advance and highlight OK Press Y to register the change and to advance to the next sensor in the list When you reach the end of the list press MODE to highlight Exit and then press Y to select it 8 3 3 Measurement The submenus for Measurement include Sensor On Off Change Measurement Gas and LEL Measurement Units 8 3 3 1 Sensor On Off You can turn sensors on or off via this set of submenus An X in a box to the left of a sensor s name indicates it 1s turned on Press MODE to advance down the list of sensors Press Y to select deselect a sensor Press MODE until Exit 1s selected Press Y to save your selection and exit to the Measurement
11. alarm Replace contaminated external filter Be careful not to allow water condensation inside the unit Replace the pump The list of replacement parts 1s available online at www raesystems com 60 QRAE 3 User s Guide 18 Technical Support To contact RAE Systems Technical Support 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 19 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 61 QRAE 3 User s Guide RAE Systems Europe ApS Kirstinehgj 23 A DK 2770 Kastrup Denmark Phone 45 86 52 51 55 Fax 45 86 52 51 77 orders raeeurope com sales raeeurope com service raeeurope com Web www raesystems eu RAE Systems UK Ltd D5 Culham Innovation Centre Culham Science Centre Abingdon Oxon OX14 3DB United Kingdom Phone 44 1865408368 Fax 44 1235531119 Mobile 44 7841362693 Email raeuk raeeurope com RAE Systems France ZI des Ayats 679390 MILLERY France Phone 33 4 78 46 16 65 Fax 33 4 78 46 25 98 Email info france raeeurope com Web www raesystems fr RAE BeNeLux BV Hoofdweg 34C 2908 LC
12. and then press Y to select it 19 QRAE 3 User s Guide When the Apply Gas screen is shown connect the calibration gas to the instrument and start the bump test by pressing Y If you do not want to perform a single bump test press MODE to quit Note You can abort a bump test by pressing MODE once testing has started When the Multi Bump test is done a screen is shown with the sensor names and either Pass or Fail shown next to them 8 3 2 5 Single Zero This allows you to perform zero fresh air calibration on individual sensors The instrument should be zero calibrated in clean ambient air with 20 9 oxygen A zero calibration should precede a span calibration The active sensors names are shown in a list Press MODE to highlight the sensor you want to zero calibrate and then press Y to select it When the Zero Calibration screen is shown with the sensor name and its measurement unit start the zero calibration by pressing Y If you do not want to perform a calibration press MODE to quit Note You can abort a zero calibration by pressing MODE once testing has started When the zero calibration is done the Calibration Results screen is shown with either Pass or Fail shown 8 3 2 6 Single Span Instead of performing a span calibration on more than one sensor simultaneously you can select a single sensor and perform a span calibration The active sensors names are sho
13. instructions The user should understand how to set the correct parameters and interpret the obtained results CAUTION Only use RAE Systems battery pack P N G02 3004 000 Li ion rechargeable Charge the instrument Li ion battery using the appropriate RAE Systems charger and only outside hazardous areas Use of non RAE Systems components will void the warranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product Warning Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE The PGM25xx D multi gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test when a new sensor has been installed or at least once every 180 days depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants No precautions against electrostatic discharge are necessary for portable equipment that has an enclosure made of plastic metal or a combination of the two except where a significant static generating mechanism has been identified Activities such as placing the item on a belt operating a keypad or cleaning with a damp cloth do not present a significant electrostatic risk However where a static generating mechanism is identified such as repeated brushing against clothing then suitable precautions shall be taken e g the use of anti static footwear Note Users are recommended to refer to ISA RP12 13 Part II 1987 for general information on installation operation and maintenance of combustible gas de
14. keys MODE Y In addition to their labeled functions the keys labeled MODE and Y act as soft keys that control different parameters and make different selections within the instrument s menus From menu to menu each key controls a different parameter or makes a different selection Two 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 MODE key and the right pane corresponds to the Y 4 key Here are examples that show the relationships of the keys and functions In addition to the functions described above either key can be used to manually activate display backlighting Press a key when the backlighting 1s off to turn it on 3 2 Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors The QRAE 3 family of instruments can accommodate from one to four sensors In order to maximize readability and the amount of information shown the display is automatically reconfigured according to the number and types of sensors in the QRAE 3 K eus Yi amp Vv es 7 eg 0 Sch RA UU D P 0020 9 ER AJ One sensor Two sensors Three sensors Four sensors QRAE 3 User s Guide 3 3 Menus The reading menus are easy to step through by pressing the MODE and Y key Screen f Battery Type Date KD Time Battery Voltage Only If equipped Temp Remaining with toxic senso
15. menu pouces 8 3 3 2 Meas Unit The measurement unit for displaying data from sensors can be changed Your options are ppm parts per million and mg m3 milligrams per cubic meter Press MODE to move between measurement units Press Y to select a measurement unit Press MODE until Exit 1s selected Press Y to save your selection and exit to the Measurement menu Enr 21 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 3 3 3 LEL Meas Gas Note The LEL Measurement Gas option is only available if an LEL sensor is installed The QRAE 3 has extensive onboard gas libraries for combustible gases that you can use to configure your instrument to automatically apply the appropriate correction factors and produce readings in the units of the desired combustible gas LEL measurement gases are organized in two lists e Custom Gases are gases with user modified parameters Using ProRAE Studio II all parameters defining a gas can be modified including the name span value s correction factor and default alarm limits e Gas Library is a library that consists of many of the gases found in RAE Systems Technical Note TN 156 available online at www raesystems com Methane is the default gas Choose Custom Gases or Gas Library by pressing MODE and then press Y to make your selection Up to eight custom gases are in the library Scroll through the choices by pressing and then select the custom gas configuration by pressing
16. on the display If it has not warmed up you see three dashes next to it 2 Install the calibration adapter on the QRAE 3 if it is a diffusion model 3 Turn on the gas to initiate flow 4 Connect the instrument to the T calibration tube and connect it to the calibration gas 5 Press Start Y key to start the bump test or press MODE to quit While the bump test 1s being performed the readings for each sensor are shown Once the bump test completes pass fail test results and readings are shown for each sensor Important If one or more sensors fails a bump test be sure to calibrate those sensors 6 The bump test 15 now complete Press Y to exit and return to the Calibration menu 33 QRAE 3 User s Guide If all the alarms and all sensors have passed and no sensor 15 due for a calibration the instrument is now ready for use 10 3 Zero Calibration This operation sets the zero point of the sensor calibration curve for clean air It should be performed before other calibrations Note If you use a zero air cylinder you must use the QRAE 3 Calibration Adapter and a T calibration tube if the instrument has a pump Using a calibration adapter is not necessary for calibration in fresh air 10 3 1 Zero Calibration This procedure determines zero points of most sensors The QRAE 3 should be zero calibrated in clean air with 20 9 oxygen or with a cylinder of clean zero air At the Calibration menu s
17. pump speed and other parameters 25 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 3 5 1 Date And Time Date Month MM and Day DD have two digits each while the year Y Y Y Y uses four digits Time The QRAE 3 s time must be set using the 24 hour format following hours minutes and seconds HH MM SS 8 3 5 2 Display LCD Contrast The display s contrast can be increased or decreased from its default setting You may not need to ever change the default setting but sometimes you can optimize the display to suit extreme temperature and ambient brightness darkness conditions Use the Y key to change the LCD contrast When you are done press MODE to highlight OK and press Y to save your change Otherwise highlight Cancel and press Y to abort changes and revert to the original setting LCD Flip The display can be configured to flip 180 automatically when the QRAE 3 is turned upside down The LCD Flip feature can be set to On or Off Backlight The display s backlight can be set to illuminate either automatically based on ambient light conditions or manually or it can be shut off 8 3 5 3 Pump Speed If the QRAE 3 is equipped with a pump the pump can operate at two speeds high and low Running at low speed is quieter extends pump lifespan and conserves a small amount of power There is almost no difference in sampling accuracy Note High speed should be used for exotic sensors and for taking samples via a
18. s Guide Exit ProRAE Studio Il 16 Press MODE on the QRAE 3 to exit Communication Mode 9 2 Deactivating Policy Enforcement If the QRAE 3 screen displays the message that it must be bump tested or calibrated and if the option to bypass bump testing or calibration is not available you should shut off the instrument and follow the procedure outlined here if you want to change the Policy Enforcement settings l 2 2 E 17 Use a USB cable to connect the QRAE 3 in its Travel Charger to a computer running ProRAE Studio II Enter Diagnostic Mode on the QRAE 3 with the instrument turned off press and hold Y and MODE until it starts up After startup enter the password when prompted default is 0000 and press MODE Press MODE repeatedly until you see the Enter Communications Mode screen Press Y to enter Communications Mode Start ProRAE Studio II Select Administrator Input the password the default is rae Click OK Click A detect instruments automatically 11 12 13 14 15 16 Click on the instrument s icon when it appears Click Select Click Setup Click Policy Enforcement The Policy Enforcement pane is shown Deselect Policy Enforcement features you do not wish to use Click Upload all settings to the instrument Upload all settingsto the instrument E When you see this confirmation Click Yes x o Do you wa
19. settings deleted by performing this reset Reset Wireless Settings e Press Y to reset the wireless settings e Press MODE to exit without resetting the wireless settings 28 QRAE 3 User s Guide 9 Policy Enforcement The QRAE 3 can be configured to enforce a facility company s requirements that calibration and or bump testing be performed at specified intervals and to warn the user that calibration bump testing is required In addition it can require calibration or bump testing and not allow normal operation of the instrument unless calibration or bump testing 1s performed If Policy Enforcement is enabled and if the instrument has been bump tested and calibrated in compliance with the policy settings a check mark icon is included along the top of the QRAE screen d If Policy Enforcement is enabled then after startup the QR AE 3 displays a screen that informs the user that the instrument requires either a bump test or a calibration If both are required then they are shown in sequence 9 1 Setting Policy Enforcement You must use ProRAE Studio II to make changes to Policy Enforcement settings Make sure the AC adapter 1s connected and that a USB cable is connected to the Travel Charger and a computer running ProRAE Studio II Turn on the QRAE 3 Allow the system to start up and go through its startup routine Press MODE until Enter Communications Mode is displayed Press Y The screen now displays
20. to make sure they are clean If they are not wipe them with a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents or cleaners WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge remove or replace the battery only in an area known to be non hazardous Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from different manufacturers Catch the lip of the Travel Tilt the Travel Click the latch Charger on the front of the Charger up into place QRAE 3 Next put the plug from the power supply into the jack on the side of the Travel Charger Note For ATEX IECEx applications plug the cord from the Barrier Box P N M02 301 1 000 into the Travel Charger and then plug the power adapter into the Barrier Box Barrier Box From Power Supply RQ Non ATEX IECEx Power supply plugged ATEX IECEx Barrier Box Between power directly into Travel Charger supply and Travel Charger Plug the other end of the charger into a power source AC outlet or 12VDC mobile power port depending on the model When power is applied and the QRAE 3 s battery is charging the LED glows red The LED glows green when the battery is fully charged 10 QRAE 3 User s Guide 5 1 Replacing The Battery To replace the QRAE 3 battery 1 Remove the two screws that hold the battery compartment cover in place Note It is not necessary to remove the belt clip e d ee d 4 1 e d lt Ce j e e
21. 2 operation and programming keys MODE and Y Built in pump 200cc min to 450cc min or diffusion Can sample through tubing up to 30 meters long using tubing increases response time Calibration e Wireless remote alarm notification multi tone audible 95 dB 30 cm vibration visible flashing bright red LEDs and on screen indication of alarm conditions Man Down Alarm with pre alarm and real time remote wireless notification Datalogging Continuous datalogging three months for four sensors at 1 minute intervals 24 7 User configurable datalogging interval from 1 to 3 600 seconds Communicatio e Data download and instrument set up and upgrades on PC via charging and Travel n and Charger Data Download Wireless data and status transmission via built in RF modem optional Wireless RAE Systems Dedicated Wireless Network and closed loop systems with EchoView Network Host Wireless ISM license free bands 868MHz or 900MHz Frequency Wireless Range EchoView Host amp QRAE 3 Line of sight gt 200m receiving data gt 80 Typical ProRAE Guardian amp Mesh Reader amp QRAE 3 Line of sight gt 200m receiving data gt 80 ProRAE Guardian amp RAELink3 amp QRAE 3 Line of sight gt 10m receiving data gt 80 46 QRAE 3 User s Guide Instrument Specifications continued EM Immunity EMI and EDS test 100MHz to IGHz 30V m no alarm Contact 4kV Air 8kV no alarm Operating 4 to 122 F 20 to 50
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23. D Contrast LCD Test Position Sensor Run Time Communication Enter communication mode with computer Datalogging And Measurement Will Pause 45 QRAE 3 User s Guide 16 Specifications Instrument Specifications Diffusion 5 5 x 3 2 x 1 5 140 mm x 82 mm x 42 mm Pumped 5 7 x 3 2 x 1 7 145 mm x 82 mm x 42 mm Weight Diffusion 12 9 oz 365 g with Li ion battery and clip Pumped 14 5 oz 410 g with Li ion battery clip and external filter Four field replaceable sensors including electrochemicals for toxics and oxygen combustible LEL Battery Options Rechargeable Li ion 14 hours continuous without wireless and no alarms in diffusion mode 11 hours continuous without wireless and no alarm in pumped mode 10 hours with wireless and no alarm in diffusion mode 8 hours continuous with wireless and no alarm in pumped model Note All battery specifications at 20 C lower temperatures will affect runtime Display Monochrome graphic display 128 x 80 Display size 40 mm x 27 mm with backlighting activated automatically in dim ambient lighting conditions when monitor is in alarm or with a key press e Automatic screen flipping Display Real time reading of gas concentrations battery status pump status if equipped Readout with pump datalogging on off wireless on off and wireless reception quality STEL TWA peak and minimum values Man Down and policy enforcement indicators Keypad
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26. M02 3009 000 calibration tube for diffusion models P N M03 3010 000 is used for supplying calibration gas to all sensors at one time Follow these steps for attaching the Calibration Adapter Calibration A SSES Hose to Calibration Gas Source KS SCH 00 E0800 9 D 1 Align the Calibration Adapter s main body with the indented area around the QRAE 3 s gas inlets 2 Turn the knob clockwise to secure the Calibration Adapter to the instrument 3 Connect the hose to the Calibration Adapter and to its gas source 4 Make sure the Calibration Adapter is securely attached before starting the flow of calibration gas The Calibration Adapter has small grooves on its underside to allow gas to escape after passing over the sensors 35 QRAE 3 User s Guide 10 4 3 Multi Sensor Span Calibration This lets you perform a span calibration on multiple sensors simultaneously It requires using the appropriate span gas and that the concentration labeled on the gas cylinder matches the concentration programmed in the QRAE 3 Start the flow of calibration gas Attach the calibration adapter and gas to the QRAE 3 3 Press Y to begin calibration A countdown screen is shown You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing MODE If the calibration reaches its conclusion it shows the sensor names and tells you whether the calibration passed or failed followed by the sensor readings 10 4 4
27. MODE to highlight it With Save highlighted press Y to save your choice If you choose from the Gas Library press Y to scroll through the list and then press MODE to make your selection With Save highlighted press Y to save your choice Note The Gas Library contains many gases To rapidly scroll through the list press and hold Y 8 3 3 4 Alarms Use this menu to change high low STEL and TWA alarm limits the points at which alarms are triggered It can also change alarm mode latched or automatic reset and alarm output methods combinations of light buzzer and vibration alarm indications 8 3 3 5 Alarm Limits There are four groups of alarm settings that you can adjust for each individual sensor for which a particular alarm type is available Settings e High Alarm e Low Alarm e STEL Alarm e TWA Alarm Note Some alarm settings are not applicable to all sensors If a setting is irrelevant to a sensor in some cases STEL or TWA are not relevant to a sensor then that sensor does not appear in the list for alarm limits 22 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 3 3 6 Alarm Mode You can program the QRAE 3 so that there are two ways to shut off an alarm Auto Reset When the alarm condition is no longer present the alarm stops and resets itself Latch The latched setting only controls alarms for High Alarm Low Alarm STEL Alarm and TWA alarm When an alarm 15 in latched mode the alarm si
28. Ready To Communicate With Computer Start ProRAE Studio II Select Administrator Input the password the default 15 rae Click OK Click A detects instruments automatically Click on the instrument s icon when it appears to highlight it 10 Click Select 11 Click Setup 12 Click Policy Enforcement EEGEN 29 QRAE 3 User s Guide The Policy Enforcement pane 1s shown Policy Enforcement Get and setthe unit s policy enforcement feature C Must Calibrate Q Can t Bypass Q Can Bypass C Must Bump Q Can t Bypass Can Bypass You can select Must Calibrate and or Must Bump and then set whether the user must perform the selected operation in order to use the instrument 13 Once you have made your selections in ProRAE Studio II you must upload the changes to the instrument Click the icon labeled Upload all settings to the instrument Upload all settingsto the instrument C Ge 5 14 A confirmation screen is shown Click Yes to perform the upload or No to abort Do you want to upload all configurations to the instrument 9 Uploading takes a few seconds and this progress bar 1s shown You can abort the upload by clicking Cancel Ie x Uploading Time Elapsed 2 30 15 QRAE 3 User
29. X and CSA for US and Canada as intrinsically safe The PGM25xx D contains the following marking RAE SYSTEMS 3775 N 1 St San Jose CA 95134 USA PGM25xx D Type PGM 25xx PGM 25xxD Serial No barcode XXXX XXXX XX IECEx XX C E0575 T 1G SP 13 00xxX SIRA 13 ATEX 12 2583152 pending Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Class I Zone 0 AEX Ex ia IIC T4 pending C22 2 No 152 M1984 ANSI ISA 12 13 01 2000 Intrinsically safe Securite Intrinseque Exia Ambient temperature 20 C lt Tamb 50 C Um 20V Battery Packs G02 3004 000 Li ion rechargeable Warning e Read User s Manual for intrinsic safety precautions e Read and understand Manual before operating QRAE 3 User s Guide Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive 2002 96 EC is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their components at end of life This symbol crossed out wheeled bin indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries This product may contain one or more BEEN Nickel metal hydride NiMH Lithium ion or Alkaline batteries Specific battery information is given in this user guide Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly L Ld gt X At the end of its life this product must undergo separate collection and recycling from general or household waste Please use the return and collection system available
30. according to formulation and molecular weight Consult RAE Systems for custom correction factors Caution Refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN 144 for LEL sensor poisoning Year Of Manufacture To identify the year of manufacture refer to the serial number of the instrument The second to last digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture For example M indicates the manufacturing year is 2010 50 LEL Methane 49 QRAE 3 User s Guide 17 Controlled Part of the Manual for PGM 25xx D SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Only use RAE Systems battery pack P N G02 3004 000 Li ion rechargeable Charge the instrument Li ion battery using the appropriate RAE Systems charger and only outside hazardous areas Use of non RAE Systems components will void the warranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product Warning Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE e The PGM25xx D multi gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test when a new sen
31. ble when you download your datalog to a computer via ProRAE Studio II version 1 7 0 or higher software You can choose any or all of four types of data you must choose at least one Minimum Average Maximum Real Time 8 3 4 5 Datalog Type The instrument offers two options for starting the datalogging process Auto Automatically collects datalog information every time the instrument is sampling until the datalog memory is full Manual Datalogging occurs only when you manually initiate it see below for details Note You can only choose one datalog type to be active at a time About Manual Datalog When the instrument is set to Manual Datalog you can turn datalogging on and off by repeatedly pressing MODE and stepping through the screens from the main display until you reach the screen that says Start Datalog e When you reach the screen that says Start Datalog press Y to start it You see Datalog Started confirming that datalogging 1s now on e If datalogging is running it says Stop Datalog Press Y to stop datalogging Otherwise press MODE to advance to the next screen 8 3 4 6 Action When Full When the internal datalog memory is full the QRAE 3 can either stop collecting data Stop when full or go back to the beginning and overwrite the data from the first entry second entry etc Wraparound 8 3 5 Monitor The submenus under Monitor control the LCD s contrast operation mode
32. bration curve for all the sensors that require a zero calibration The instrument should be zero calibrated in clean ambient air with 20 9 oxygen A zero calibration should precede a span calibration The selected sensors are shown on the screen Start a multiple zero test by pressing Y If you do not want to perform a test press MODE Note You can abort a multiple zero test by pressing MODE once testing has started When the Multi Zero test is done a screen labeled Calibration Results is shown with the sensor names and either Pass or Fail shown next to them 8 3 2 3 Multi Span Depending on the configuration of your QRAE 3 and the span gas you have you can perform a span calibration simultaneously on multiple sensors The selected sensors and their values are shown on the screen With calibration gas connected to the instrument and turned on start a multiple span calibration by pressing Y If you do not want to perform a multiple span calibration press MODE Note You can abort a multiple span calibration by pressing MODE once testing has started When the Multi Span calibration is done a screen labeled Calibration Results 15 shown with the sensor names and either Pass or Fail shown next to them 8 3 2 4 Single Bump You can perform a separate bump test on each individual sensor The active sensors names are shown in a list Press MODE to highlight the sensor you want to bump test
33. cates Diffusion Sensors must be placed in the indicated sockets A diffusion D instrument cannot be changed to a pumped version nor can a pumped version be converted to a diffusion version PGM 2500 PGM 2510 PGM 2520 PGM 2530 PGM 2500D PGM 2510D PGM 2520D PGM 2530D IMPORTANT Always calibrate the instrument after replacing or removing sensors 39 QRAE 3 User s Guide 12 4 Replacing The Pump If your QRAE 3 has a pump and it requires replacement follow these steps Make sure the battery is removed before proceeding Remove the rear cover 2 The pump is held in place by a metal bracket and two Philips screws Remove the two screws 3 Lift off the metal bracket 4 The pump has an inlet and outlet that fit tightly over two small pipes inside the pump cavity Pressing down on the instrument s body with one hand pull the pump straight out 5 Press a new pump into place a small amount of wiggling helps making sure that both the inlet and outlet from the pump fit snugly over the two pipes Place the metal bracket over the pump Insert and tighten the two screws that attach the bracket to the housing Replace the cover Turn on the instrument and check for proper pump operation VU CON 92 13 Alarms Overview The QRAE 3 provides an unmistakable five way alarm notification system that combines local alarms on the device with real time remote wireless alarm notification to take worker safety to t
34. cess until the QRAE 3 15 powered off Caution The alarm is very loud During startup you can mute most of the sound by holding a finger over the alarm port Do not put tape over the alarm port to permanently mute it 12 QRAE 3 User s Guide 6 3 Testing Alarm Indicators Under normal operation mode and non alarm conditions the buzzer vibration alarm LED and backlight can be tested at any time by pressing Y once IMPORTANT If any of the alarms do not respond to this test check the Alarm Settings in Programming Mode It 15 possible that any or all of the alarms have been turned off If all of the alarms are turned on but one or more of them buzzer LED lights or vibration alarm does not respond to this test do not use the instrument Contact your RAE Systems distributor for technical support 6 4 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 aw If there is a pump failure or obstruction that disrupts the pump the alarm sounds and you see this icon blinking on and off Once the obstruction is removed you can restart the pump by pressing the Y key If the pump does not restart and the pump stall alarm continues consult the Troubleshooting section of this guide or contact your
35. classified Zone 0 Zone 1 or Zone 2 within the T4 temperature code range where gases of explosion groups IIA IIB or IIC may be present For North America and Canada the equipment can further be used in Class I Zone 0 in the same T4 temperature range Hazardous Areas Classified by Divisions PGM 25xx D 1s intended to be used 1n hazardous areas classified for Class L Div 1 or 2 within the temperature range of 20 C to 4 50 C where gases of explosion groups A B C or D may be present and within the T4 temperature code range Using the PGM 25xx D in Class I Division 1 Group A B C D Hazardous Locations Equipment which is intended for use in explosive atmospheres and which has been assessed and certified according to international regulations may be used only under specified conditions The components may not be modified in any way The appropriate regulations for service and repair must be properly observed during such activities The PGM25xx D is intrinsically safe and may be used in hazardous locations SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IGNITION OF HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES RECHARGE REMOVE OR REPLACE THE BATTERY ONLY IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES OR BATTERIES FROM DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS QRAE 3 User s Guide Year of Manufacture To identify the year of manufacture refer to the serial number of the instrument The
36. d combustible sensors to fit a wide variety of applications The QRAE 3 s wireless capability elevates worker protection to the next level by providing safety officers real time access to instrument readings and alarm status from any location for better visibility and faster response 2 1 Key Features e All in one continuous monitoring capabilities for oxygen toxic and combustible gases for a total of up to four threats at a time e Wireless access to real time instrument readings and alarm status from any location e Unmistakable five way local and remote wireless notification of alarm conditions including Man Down Alarm e Large graphical display with easy to use 1con driven user interface e Simple maintenance with easily accessible sensors and pump QRAE 3 Diffusion QRAE 3 Pumped Gas inlet External filter LEDs Gas inlets LEDs Alligator clip on back Alligator 2 Clip on back MODE Ke y Key Alarm Buzzer Charging and Communicaion Contacts Charging and Communicaion Contacts QRAE 3 User s Guide 3 User Interface The QRAE 3 s user interface consists of the display LEDs an alarm buzzer and two keys 3 1 Display Overview The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes the sensor types readings battery condition and other functions Calibration and bump test up to date Man Down alarm on Wireless radio status and signal strength Eg Pump Datalog and Batte
37. e The QRAE 3 requires little maintenance aside from replacing sensors the filter and the battery If the instrument 1s equipped with a pump it may need replacement as well 12 1 Replacing The Filters Pumped Version If the external filter 1s dirty or clogged remove it by unscrewing it from the inlet Discard it and replace it with a new filter IMPORTANT A pumped QRAE 3 must not be calibrated or operated without a filter Operation without a filter may damage the instrument 12 2 Removing Cleaning Replacing Sensor Modules WARNING Do not replace sensors in hazardous locations All sensors are located inside the sensor compartment in the upper half of the QRAE 3 They are accessed by removing the four screws in the top portion and then turning the instrument over and lifting off the sensor cover 6 0 0 Turn off the instrument Remove the four screws holding the sensor compartment Turn over the instrument and remove the cover The sensors are plugged into the slots Gently lift out the desired sensor module with your fingers Install the replacement sensor Make sure the electrical contact pins are aligned with the holes in the PC board and that the sensor is seated firmly 6 Replace the cover and tighten the four screws E x be IMPORTANT Always perform a full calibration after replacing sensors 38 QRAE 3 User s Guide 12 3 Sensor Locations IMPORTANT There are eight QRAE 3 models D indi
38. e 9 yy Remove the cover plate by tilting up the end closest to the belt clip and lifting off Slide the QRAE 3 s battery out of its compartment and into your hand Press a fully charged battery into the battery compartment and place it in the instrument Pay careful attention to the direction of the battery so that the electrical contacts are on the bottom Replace the cover and tighten the two screws to secure the battery 5 2 Battery States The battery icon on the display shows how much charge is in the battery and alerts you to any charging problems BN ICH 0 D Full charge 2 3 charge 1 3 charge Battery alert When the battery s charge falls below a preset voltage the instrument warns you by beeping once and flashing once every minute and the empty battery icon blinks on and off once per second The instrument automatically powers down within 10 minutes after which you will need to either recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one 11 L QRAE 3 User s Guide 6 Turning The QRAE 3 On And Off 6 1 Turning The QRAE 3 On With the instrument turned off press and hold the MODE key until the audible alarm stops and then release When starting up the QRAE 3 turns the backlight on and off beeps once blinks once and vibrates once A RAE Systems logo should appear first During a normal startup this is followed by a progression of screens that tell you the QRAE 3 s current settings
39. elect Fresh Air by pressing Y once to enter fresh air calibration After a timer countdown the zero calibration is done The LCD displays the sensor names and tells you whether each calibration passed or failed followed by the sensor readings Note You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing MODE 10 3 2 Single Sensor Zero Calibration Select the sensor and then start the calibration by pressing Y You can abort the procedure anytime by pressing MODE 10 4 Span Calibration This procedure determines the second point of the sensor calibration curve for the sensor Note When a manual calibration is performed the readings shown are in the equivalent units of the calibration gas and not the measurement gas 10 4 1 QRAE 3 Pumped Model The QRAE 3 pump draws at a flow rate of between 200cc min and 450cc min The instrument must be connected to a cylinder of calibration gas with supplied tubing featuring a T calibration tube P N M02 3008 000 as illustrated below Note A constant flow regulator with flow rates from 500cc min to 1000cc min should be used p Note Make sure pressure in the calibration gas cylinder is higher than 100 psi when using a T calibration tube 34 QRAE 3 User s Guide 10 4 2 QRAE 3 Diffusion Model Because there is no single inlet on the diffusion non pumped version of the QRAE 3 a Calibration Adapter calibration cap for diffusion models P N
40. etwork Bump Test Due Battery Network Lost Network Joined Lowest Comfort Beep 42 QRAE 3 User s Guide General Alarms HIGH Gas exceeds High Alarm limit 3 beeps flashes per second M Gas exceeds sensor s measurement range 3 beeps flashes per second V AX Gas exceeds electronic circuit s maximum 3 beeps flashes per second range WA R Gas exceeds Low Alarm limit 2 beeps flashes per second T Gas exceeds TWA limit Beep flash per second STEL Gas exceeds STEL limit Beep flash per second Crossed pump Inlet blocked or pump failure 3 beeps flashes per second icon flashes Empty battery Low battery 1 flash 1 beep per minute icon flashes Calibration failed or needs calibration beep flash per second L NEG Zero gas reading measures less than beep flash per second number stored in calibration For oxygen low alarm limit means a concentration 1s lower than the low alarm limit Testing Alarms Under normal operation mode and non alarm conditions the audible visible and vibration alarms can be tested at any time by pressing the Y key 43 QRAE 3 User s Guide 14 Troubleshooting Cannot turn on power after Reasons Defective charging circuit Defective battery charging the battery Solutions Replace battery or charger Try charging the battery again Lost password Solutions Call Technical Support at 1 408 952 8461 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Buzzer LED lights
41. firm the choice 3 Press Y to save your selection 41 QRAE 3 User s Guide 13 3 Alarm Signal Summary Alarm Type Priority Super Alarm Highest 4 beeps sec Man Down dan 400ms EM screen 3 beeps sec Man Down Arari 400ms EN screen Man Down Alarm Man Down Warning ec gm Are You OK screen 3 beeps sec HB DID Reading symbol Max 3 beeps sec Mx 2 eA 400ms Blinking O location reading Blinking maximum Buzzer amp LED Display Backlight Pump gt 3 0 C 3 3 lt On On On On n Over at sensor 5 5 5 5 5 Over Range 3 beeps sec location reading 3 beeps sec High gt 400ms PNEU location reading 3 beeps sec Bos 400ms Bancs location reading 1 beep sec NEE SE 400ms Panne location 0 SIEL at sensor A00ms Blinking location reading TWA TWA at Sensor Blinking location reading High S z Negative STEL Calibration Failure keete Cal at sensor A00ms Blinking location reading Bump at sensor Blinking symbol CAL at sensor location NNNM Reading Bump Failure Datalog Full Calibration Due Bump at sensor location symbol symbol 1 beep Radio symbol On beep min No LED flash Notes Negative means that the reading is below zero Network Lost means that the QRAE 3 has lost wireless connectivity with its network Network Joined means that the QRAE 3 has joined a wireless n
42. g Mode the Calibration screen is shown Press MODE to step through the programming screens Calibration Measurement Alarms be AA AER ppm Datalog Monitor Wireless ica ATA eae m To enter a menu and view or edit parameters in its submenus press Y 16 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 2 Enter Programming In Advanced Mode 1 To enter Programming Mode press and hold MODE and Y until you see the Calibration screen No password is necessary in Advanced Mode 2 Press MODE to step through the programming screens E TEN FI 999 ER Ble aA Datalog Monitor Wireless AA dh Wm em Dn KN el E EXIT To enter a menu and view or edit parameters in its submenus press Y 17 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 3 Menus And Submenus In Programming Mode menus and submenus are organized as shown here m e Multi Bump Sensor On Off Clear Datalog Date And Time Radio On Off Multi Zero Alarm Mode Display PAN ID Speed Single Zero Man Down Datalog Type User ID Interval Alarm Exit Action When User Mode Off Network Full Alarm single Span Set LEL Cal Gas Set Span Value Exit Wirelessly equipped versions only Pump equipped version only 8 3 1 Editing And Selecting Parameters And Sensors There are a few basic ways to edit parameters select sensors and perform other activities in the QRAE 3 The actions performed by pressing keys always match 1 to 1 with
43. gnal remains on even when the alarm condition is no longer present Press Y to acknowledge and reset alarm signals 8 3 3 7 Alarm Settings You can enable disable any combination of light LEDs buzzer and vibration alarms Settings All Enabled Light Vibration Buzzer Buzzer amp Light Buzzer amp Vibration Vibration amp Light All Disabled 8 3 3 8 Comfort Beep A Comfort Beep is a single beep of the audible alarm at 60 second intervals that reminds the person using the QRAE 3 that it is functioning It can be turned on or off 8 3 3 9 Man Down Alarm The Man Down Alarm is a critical and potentially lifesaving safety feature of every QRAE 3 The Man Down Alarm is based on the premise that if the instrument is motionless when it is not supposed to be something wrong may be happening to its user If that 15 the case the QRAE 3 not only goes into alarm locally on the instrument but also remotely over the RAE Systems Dedicated Wireless Network to notify people in the vicinity as well as remote safety officers at a command center that a person is down so that help can be dispatched quickly Note Remote notification requires wireless connection to a network Whenever the Man Down feature is on the main screen displays a Man Down icon along the top to indicate it is active e a ANTS AA 23 QRAE 3 User s Guide When the Man Down feature is on and there is no gas alarm the QRAE 3 senses that it is motionle
44. he next level Local alarms include audible buzzer alarm visible alarm via bright LED lights vibration alarm and an alarm notification on the display These can be programmed or selectively turned on or off 13 1 Alarm Signals During each measurement period the gas concentration is compared with the programmed alarm limits for Low High TWA and STEL alarm If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits the alarms are activated immediately to warn both the QRAE 3 user and a remote safety officer 1f wireless 1s enabled of the alarm condition In addition the QRAE 3 alarms if one of the following conditions occurs battery voltage low pump blocked etc When the low battery alarm occurs there may be approximately 10 minutes of operating time remaining In this case it is recommended that you promptly change or charge the battery in a non hazardous location 40 QRAE 3 User s Guide 13 2 Changing The Alarm Mode Your choices are Auto Reset and Latched A latched alarm stays on until you acknowledge the alarm by pressing a key An auto reset alarm turns off when the condition that set off the alarm is no longer present for instance a high H2S reading that exceeds the preset threshold and triggers an alarm but then lowers below that threshold turning the alarm off 1 Enter the Alarm Mode sub menu of the Alarms section under the Programming Menu Select Auto Reset or Latched by pressing MODE to select and Y to con
45. his function to change the gas concentration to be used for bump testing or span calibration Note If the sensor calibration fails try again If calibration fails repeatedly the sensor s should be replaced Replace the sensor WARNING Do not replace sensors in hazardous locations Battery Replacement A Li ion battery pack PN G02 3004 000 is supplied with each PGM 25xx D To replace a PGM 25xx D battery pack unscrew the two screws on the battery cover and then remove the battery cover After installing a new battery pack reinstall the battery cover and the two screws 59 QRAE 3 User s Guide Troubleshooting Possible Reasons amp Solutions Cannotturn on Reason Defective charging circuit Defective battery instrument after Solution Replace battery pack or charger Try another charger or charging the battery battery Lost password Solution Call Technical Support at 1 408 952 8461 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Buzzer Reason Buzzer disabled Inoperative Bad buzzer Solution Check that buzzer is not turned off in Programming Menu Call authorized service center Pump failed Reasons Inlet probe blocked Instrument directly connected to message Pump a gas outlet with the gas valve turned off External alarm filter sucked in water External filter too dirty Water condensed along the inlet probe Bad pump or pump circuit Solutions Remove the blocking objects and then press Y key to reset the pump
46. hose from a long distance 8 3 5 4 Site ID Choose and enter an 8 digit Site ID to uniquely identify the particular site where the instrument 1s to be used The first four digits can be an alphabet letter or number while the last four digits can only be numbers This Site ID is included in the datalog report Note Advance through the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9 by one with each press of the Y key To scroll quickly hold down the Y key for as long as you want it to scroll rapidly Save your changes by highlighting OK and pressing Y 8 3 5 5 User ID Enter an 8 digit alphanumeric User ID to uniquely identify a user This User ID is included in the datalog report 26 QRAE 3 User s Guide Note Advance through the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9 by one with each press of the Y key To scroll quickly hold down the Y key for as long as you want it to scroll rapidly Save your changes by highlighting OK and pressing Y 8 3 5 6 User Mode Two User Modes are available Advanced and Basic The Advanced User Mode allows a greater number of parameters to be changed than Basic User Mode No password is required to enter the Programming Menu when in Advanced User Mode 8 3 5 7 Zero At Start If your QRAE 3 has been configured to perform a zero fresh air calibration upon startup called Zero At Start then the startup routine is interrupted so that you can perform a fresh air calibration Pre
47. in your country for the disposal of this product Sensor Specifications Cross Sensitivities And Calibration Information For information on sensor specifications cross sensitivities and calibration information refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN 114 Sensor Specifications And Cross Sensitivities available for free download from www raesystems com All specifications presented in this Technical Note reflect the performance of standalone sensors Actual sensor characteristics may differ when the sensor is installed in different instruments As sensor performance may change over time specifications provided are for brand new sensors Make Sure Firmware Is Up To Date For best operation make sure your monitor is running the latest firmware Check www raesystems com for updates QRAE 3 User s Guide 1 Standard Contents The QRAE 3 is available in various user specified configurations each with the accessories shown below In addition to the instrument the following are included ParNumbe PC cable QRAE3CD Software CD ProRAE Studio ID QuickStart guide QRAE 3 User s Guide 2 General Information The QRAE 3 is a family of multi threat gas detectors that combines continuous monitoring capabilities for toxic and combustible gases with Man Down Alarm functionality in one highly portable instrument ORAE 3 monitors are available in pumped and diffusion versions and offer a selection of field replaceable electrochemical an
48. keys 3 Enter the 4 digit password the password is the same as the one for the Programming Mode the default password is 0000 e Step from one position in the four character string to the other by pressing MODE e Press Y repeatedly to select a desired number Numbers increase from 0 to 9 44 QRAE 3 User s Guide e Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wraps around back to 0 4 When you are done press MODE followed by Y If you input the correct password you see the Product Model screen 15 2 Exiting Diagnostic Mode 1 Turn off the QRAE 3 by pressing and holding MODE There will be a standard shutoff countdown 2 When the instrument shuts off you will be alerted Release your finger Note The next time you start QRAE 3 hold only MODE and it will automatically start in Normal Mode 15 3 Navigating Diagnostic Mode Step through Diagnostic Mode by pressing MODE The first screen you see is information about the product including the serial number firmware version etc Press MODE to advance through the screens Instrument model name serial number and ID Instrument Firmware Sensors Installed Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 Socket Raw Count Zero Span Count Location 1 ID and Name Location 2 ID and Name Location 3 ID and Name Location 4 ID and Name Buzzer Mode Buzzer Frequency Pump High Pump Low Battery RTC real time clock Lights Vibrator Temperature LC
49. mp test is done manually the instrument makes a pass fail decision based on sensor performance but the user still has the responsibility to make sure all the alarms are enabled and functional Note Bump testing and calibration can be performed using an AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test amp Calibration System An AutoRAE 2 bump test takes care of both the sensor and alarm tests Consult the AutoRAE 2 User s guide for details 32 QRAE 3 User s Guide 10 2 1 Bump Functional Testing The same gas is used for a bump test as for calibration A constant flow regulator producing 0 5 to 1 liters per minute should be used and the calibration adapter must be installed on diffusion models The instrument must be connected to a cylinder of calibration gas with supplied tubing Diffusion models require calibration cap but no T calibration tube Note Make sure pressure in Oz the calibration gas cylinder gen is higher than 100 psi when using a T calibration tube pumped models only 1 Turn on your QRAE 3 by pressing and holding the MODE key and allow the instrument to boot up fully until the main measurement screen with sensor names and readings is shown Important Make sure all of the instrument s sensors have warmed up before performing the bump test The instrument will take the time to warm up the sensors prior to enabling access to bump test menus You can tell a sensor has warmed up if you see a reading next to it name
50. nd Performing PC Based Instrument Configuration and Firmware Upgrades The QRAE 3 communicates with a PC running ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration and Data Management software to download datalogs configure the instrument or upload new firmware The QRAE 3 must be connected to a PC through the supplied Travel Charger and must be in the PC communications mode 1 Use the supplied PC Communications Cable USB to mini USB cable to connect the Travel Charger to a PC 2 Turn on the QRAE 3 Make sure it is running with the main measurement screen showing 3 Activate the PC communications mode on the QRAE 3 by pressing MODE repeatedly starting from the main measurement screen until you reach the Enter Communications Mode screen 4 Press Y Measurement and datalogging stop and the instrument is now ready to communicate with the PC The display now says Ready To Communicate With PC Or AutoRAE2 5 Start up the ProRAE Studio II software enter a password and detect the instrument following the directions provided in the ProRAE Studio II User s Manual 6 Follow the instructions in the ProRAE Studio II User s Manual to download the datalog configure the instrument settings or update the QRAE 3 s firmware 7 When you are done press MODE to exit the PC communications mode on the QRAE 3 After upgrading the QRAE 3 s firmware the instruments will turn off automatically 37 QRAE 3 User s Guide 12 Maintenanc
51. nt to upload all configurations to the instrument Uploading will take a few seconds and this progress bar 15 shown 31 QRAE 3 User s Guide x Uploading Time Elapsed 2 oe 18 When the upload is done exit ProRAE Studio II 19 Press MODE on the QRAE 3 to exit Communication Mode 10 Calibration And Testing 10 1 Manual Alarms Test Under Normal Operation Mode and non alarm conditions the buzzer audible alarm vibration visible alarms and backlight can all be tested anytime by pressing Y If any alarm does not respond check the alarm settings in the Programming Menu to make sure all alarms are enabled selected setting under Programming Alarms Alarm Settings should be All Enabled If any alarms are enabled but not functional the instrument should not be used 10 2 Bump Testing And Calibration RAE Systems recommends that a bump test be conducted periodically on the QRAE 3 The purpose of a bump test 15 to ensure that the instrument s sensors respond to gas and all the alarms are enabled and functional e The QRAE 3 multi gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test or at least once every 180 days depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants e Calibration intervals and bump test procedures may vary due to national legislation A bump test can be performed either manually or using the AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test and Calibration System When a bu
52. o Cancel and exit to Join Network without saving the change 27 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 3 6 4 Join Network You can tell the QRAE 3 to automatically join a network The PAN ID and Channel are shown for reference if either is incorrect you can change it as described above Press Y to join or MODE to advance to Interval without making a change While it is searching for a network to join the display shows this message Joining Network If it is unsuccessful you will see this message Failed To Join Network Check your other settings as well as those of the network you are trying to join You can press Y to retry or MODE to exit without joining a network 8 3 6 5 Interval This menu allows you to change the interval between wireless transmissions The interval can be set to 10 30 60 120 or 240 seconds Note The default interval is 30 seconds 8 3 6 6 Off Network Alarm If you would like the QRAE 3 to notify you when it loses connection with a network turn this on 1 Choose between On and Off by pressing MODE 2 Select the highlighted state by pressing Y 3 Press MODE until Exit is selected to register the change Note When wireless network connection 1s lost the QRAE 3 alarms once per second 8 3 6 7 Factory Reset Restore all the wireless settings to their original factory defaults Caution Once you reset the wireless settings you cannot retrieve any of the
53. onnel 7 2 Advanced User Mode In Advanced User Mode there are no access restrictions you do not need a password and the ORAE 3 provides the indications and data you need most for typical monitoring applications 14 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 Programming The menu in Programming Mode is to adjust settings calibrate sensors and initiate communication with a computer It has the following submenus Calibration Measurement Alarms Datalog Monitor Wireless 8 1 Enter Programming In Basic Mode 1 To enter Programming Mode press and hold MODE and Y until you see the Password screen Password Cancel 2 Input the 4 digit password e Increase the number from 0 through 9 by pressing Y e Step from digit to digit using MODE e After inputting the password s four digits advance to OK e Press Y to register the password and enter Programming Mode Otherwise advance to Cancel then press Y If you make a mistake you can cycle through the digits by pressing MODE and then using Y to change the number in each position Note The default password is 0000 Note The password screen only appears when you enter the Programming Mode the first time after turning the instrument on in Basic Mode If you have input the correct password you do not have to input it again to enter Programming Mode until you turn the instrument off and on again 15 QRAE 3 User s Guide Once you enter Programmin
54. ons and contaminants Calibration and bump test intervals are user configurable to match national regional and local regulations All calibration and bump test options are available under Programming Menu Calibration Calibration Single Sensor doru Single Sensor Span Single Sensor Bump Each bump test or calibration option shows a countdown followed by sensor reading and pass fail results 57 QRAE 3 User s Guide Pumped Models PGM 25xx The PGM 25xx s internal pump has two speed settings low or high The pump draws at a flow rate of between 200cc min and 450cc min The instrument must be connected to a cylinder of calibration gas with supplied tubing featuring a T calibration tube as illustrated below Note A constant flow regulator with flow rates from 500cc min to 1000cc min should be used Diffusion Models PGM 25xxD RAE Systems provided calibration cap should be installed on the diffusion versions of the instrument when it is being bump tested or calibrated A constant flow regulator with flow rates from 500cc min to 1000cc min should be used WARNING Make sure the calibration cap clips on and stays in t correct position during calibration as illustrated below Wrong Wrong Wrong Correct QRAE 3 User s Guide Zero Calibration The instrument should be zero calibrated in clean ambient air with 20 9 oxygen A zero calibration should precede a span calibration Changing Span Value Use t
55. resses MODE during the countdown answering the Are You OK question with No the Man Down alarm starts If wireless connectivity is enabled and the QRAE 3 is connected to a network a Man Down message is also sent to remote observers 8 3 4 Datalog The instrument displays a floppy disk icon to indicate that a datalog is being recorded The instrument stores the measured gas concentration for each sensor date and time for each measurement Site ID User ID and other parameters The QRAE 3 memory is sufficient to record three months worth of data for four sensors at one minute intervals All data are retained even after the unit 1s turned off in non volatile memory so that they can be downloaded at a later time to a PC 8 3 4 1 Clear Datalog This operation erases all data stored in the datalog Note Once the datalog is cleared the data cannot be recovered 24 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 3 4 2 Interval Intervals are shown in seconds The default value is 60 seconds The maximum interval is 3600 seconds and the minimum 15 1 second 8 3 4 3 Sensor Selection You can choose which sensors data are included in the datalog The entire list of installed sensors is shown and you can individually select whether their data is included Note Turning a sensor off in the list does not change or erase its settings 8 3 4 4 Data Selection Data Selection allows you to select which types of data are stored and made availa
56. rs Clear Peak And Minimum Values Clear Peak And Minimum Values Peak And Minimum Values Cleared Peak And Minimum Values Cleared PT Ree ns sbb PTR ns sbb Runtime Current O gt Previous Wireless Unit ID PAN ID LEL Meas Gas Correction Factor Enter Communications Mode Note Datalogging And Measurement Will Channel Only if equipped Pause Parent ID Manual with LEL sensor Bai A aren Datalogging D Device On E E RSSI Ready To Pings Sent Communicate With Received Press Y to step PCOrAutoRAE2 Region through Wireless D Radio Type sub menu screens Exit XI Only if wirelessly equipped Applying Settings 4 Wireless Control And Submenus When you step through the main menu as shown in the previous diagram there are four screens for wireless communication containing information on wireless settings and status Note These are only present if the QRAE 3 is equipped with a wireless module QRAE 3 User s Guide 5 Battery Always fully charge the battery before using the QRAE 3 Its Li ion battery is charged by placing the QRAE 3 in its Travel Charger Contacts on the bottom of the instrument meet the Travel Charger s contact pins transferring power Battery pack P N G02 3004 000 is used for QRAE 3 Note Before attaching the QRAE 3 to its Travel Charger visually inspect the contacts
57. ry Status indicators Reading value Unit of measure Soft keys functions change by activity 3 1 1 Status Indicator Icons Along the top of most screens are status indicators that tell you whether a function is operating and or its strength or level Wireless status the radio 15 on blinks when network connection 15 lost Wireless status the radio 1s off NM The instrument 15 not equipped with a radio no icon jail Wireless strength Oto 5 bars 0000000000000 Wireless Wireless strength 0 to 5 bars 0 to 5 bars Pump status only on pump equipped models sel Datalogging status shown when datalogging is on blank when off B Battery status three segments show battery charge level US Man Down alarm enabled All sensors tested and calibrated tick mark all sensors have been bump tested and calibrated no sensor is overdue for a bump test or calibration according to the intervals configured on the instrument QRAE 3 User s Guide 3 1 2 LCD Flip The QRAE 3 senses its vertical horizontal orientation and can automatically flip the display180 degrees making it easy to read if the QRAE 3 is upside down You can turn this feature on or off in Programming Mode under Monitor As the QRAE 3 is tilted the sensor detects its orientation and inverts the screen when it passes its horizontal position d i Y o amp 3 1 3 Keys amp Interface The QRAE 3 has two
58. sor has been installed or at least once every 180 days depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants No precautions against electrostatic discharge are necessary for portable equipment that has an enclosure made of plastic metal or a combination of the two except where a significant static generating mechanism has been identified Activities such as placing the item on a belt operating a keypad or cleaning with a damp cloth do not present a significant electrostatic risk However where a static generating mechanism is identified such as repeated brushing against clothing then suitable precautions shall be taken e g the use of anti static footwear Note Users are recommended to refer to ISA RP12 13 Part II 1987 for general information on installation operation and maintenance of combustible gas detection instruments 50 QRAE 3 User s Guide WARNINGS ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN ASSESSED FOR PERFORMANCE UNIQUMENT LA PORTION POUR D TECTOR LES GAZ COMBUSTIBLES DE CET INSTRUMENT A T VALU E CAUTION BEFORE EACH DAY S USAGE SENSITIVITY OF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS SENSOR MUST BE TESTED ON A KNOWN CONCENTRATION OF METHANE GAS EQUIVALENT TO 20 TO 50 OF FULL SCALE CONCENTRATION ACCURACY MUST BE WITHIN 0 AND 20 OF ACTUAL ACCURACY MAY BE CORRECTED BY CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ATTENTION AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION JOURNALIERE VERIFIER LA SENSIBILITE AVEC UNE
59. ss Y to start zero calibration when prompted If you do not want to perform a zero calibration press MODE to bypass it If you start a zero calibration and want to abort it press MODE and the calibration stops and the main display is shown 8 3 6 Wireless When a QRAE 3 is equipped with a wireless modem its settings are controlled via the menu items under Wireless 8 3 6 1 Radio On Off Turn the radio on or off via this menu 1 Choose between On and Off by pressing MODE 2 Select the highlighted state by pressing Y 3 Press MODE until Exit is selected to register the change e Press Y to save the change You see the message Turning On Radio Please Wait or if you are turning off the radio it simply advances to the Wireless menu screen 8 3 6 2 PAN ID The QRAE 3 and any other devices that you want to connect wirelessly must have the same PAN ID 1 Press Y to increase the number and MODE to advance to the next digit 2 After moving to the last digit and making changes press MODE e Press Y to save the change e Press MODE to undo the change 8 3 6 3 Channel The QRAE 3 and any other devices that you want to connect wirelessly must be operating on the same channel Press Y to increase the number and MODE to advance to the next digit 2 After moving to the last digit and making changes advance to OK and press MODE to save the change or advance t
60. ss for the amount of time set in the Motionless Time parameter If the instrument is not moved during that time then a pre alarm is activated to alert the user and shows the Are You OK screen Pressing Y clears the alarm and returns the QRAE 3 to its normal operation Pressing MODE sets it into Man Down Alarm and if wireless connectivity 15 enabled a Man Down message is sent in real time to remote observers If neither key 15 pressed then after the countdown it goes into Man Down Alarm again sending a message to remote observers if wirelessly enabled MAN DOWN ALARM ARE YOU OK Press Yes Within v Tu Yes Settings are available for Off On Motionless Time time the instrument is motionless before initiating a pre alarm Sensitivity set to low medium or high to compensate for ambient vibration or motion Warning Time countdown in seconds from pre alarm to Man Down alarm When the Man Down alarm is activated the buzzer sounds and LEDs flash continuously and a countdown begins e If the QRAE 3 s user presses Y for Yes in response to the Are You OK question on the screen before the countdown reaches zero the Man Down alarm stops and the main reading screen is displayed e Ifthe person does not press Y for Yes in response to the Are You OK question on the screen before the countdown reaches zero the Man Down alarm is sounded and LEDs flash continuously e Ifthe person p
61. tection instruments WARNINGS ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN ASSESSED FOR PERFORMANCE UNIQUMENT LA PORTION POUR DETECTOR LES GAZ COMBUSTIBLES DE CET INSTRUMENT A ETE EVALUEE QRAE 3 User s Guide CAUTION BEFORE EACH DAY S USAGE SENSITIVITY OF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS SENSOR MUST BE TESTED ON A KNOWN CONCENTRATION OF METHANE GAS EQUIVALENT TO 20 TO 50 OF FULL SCALE CONCENTRATION ACCURACY MUST BE WITHIN 0 AND 20 OF ACTUAL ACCURACY MAY BE CORRECTED BY CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ATTENTION AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION JOURNALIERE VERIFIER LA SENSIBILITE AVEC UNE CONCENTRATION CONNUE DE METHANE EQUIVALENTE A 20 50 DE LA PLEINE ECHELLE LA PRECISION DOIT ETRE COMPRISE ENTRE 0 20 DE LA VALEUR VRAIE ET PEUT ETRE CORRIGEE PARUNE PROCEDURE D ETALONNAGE CAUTION HIGH OFF SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION ATTENTION DES LECTURES SUPERIEURES A L CHELLE PEUVENT INDIQUER DES CONCENTRATIONS EXPLOSIVES FCC Part 15 Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two 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 QRAE 3 User s Guide Product Marking The QRAE 3 PGM25xx D 1s certified by IECEx ATEX and CSA for US and Canada as intrinsically safe The PGM25xx D 15 certified by IECEx ATE
62. the boxes along the bottom of the display and the two keys Some parameters are edited by scrolling and selecting individual items black bars behind white text act as highlighters Some include a choice via radio keys where only one item in a list can be selected while other menus use boxes for you to check with an X and these allow for multiple items in a list to be selected In all cases of editing you can save or undo your choice 18 QRAE 3 User s Guide 8 3 2 Calibration Use this menu to perform zero or span calibration for one or more sensors and change the gas concentration value assumed to be used in span calibration as well as zero calibration and calibration reference gas 8 3 2 1 Multi Bump Depending on the configuration of your QRAE 3 and the span gas you have you can perform a bump test simultaneously on multiple sensors The selected sensors and their values are shown on the screen With calibration gas connected to the instrument start a multiple bump test by pressing Y If you do not want to perform a multiple bump test press MODE Note You can abort a multiple bump test by pressing MODE once testing has started When the Multi Bump test is done a screen is shown with the sensor names and either Pass or Fail shown next to them 8 3 2 2 Multi Zero You can perform a zero calibration simultaneously on multiple sensors This procedure determines the zero point of the sensor cali
63. vibration alarms can be tested at any time by pressing the Y 4 key 56 QRAE 3 User s Guide Programming Menu Programming Menu is used to change instrument configuration settings can be entered from Normal Mode by pressing and holding MODE and Y together for more than 3 seconds and supplying a password when prompted Alarm Menus Use these menus to change high low STEL and TWA alarm limits the points at which alarms are triggered It can also change alarm mode latched or automatic reset and alarm output methods combinations of light buzzer and vibration alarm indications Changing Alarm Mode Auto Reset and Latched alarm modes are supported A latched alarm stays in alarm until the user acknowledges the alarm by pressing a key An auto reset alarm turns off when the condition that set off the alarm is no longer present A user can configure the desired alarm mode by supplying a password and entering the Programming Menu Alarms Alarm Mode Bump Testing and Calibration RAE Systems recommends that a bump test be performed on the PGM 25xx D prior to each use A bump test is defined as a brief exposure of the monitor to the calibration gas to confirm that the sensors respond to gas and the alarms are functional and enabled The PGM25xx D multi gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test when a new sensor has been installed or at least once every 180 days depending on use and sensor exposure to pois
64. wn in a list Press MODE to highlight the sensor you want to span calibrate and then press Y to select it When the Apply Gas screen is shown with the sensor name and its measurement unit connect a cylinder of span gas start its flow and then start the zero calibration by pressing Y If you do not want to perform a span calibration press MODE to quit Note You can abort a span calibration by pressing MODE once testing has started When the span calibration is done the Calibration Results screen 1s shown with either Pass or Fail shown 8 3 2 7 Set LEL Cal Gas For best response it is desirable to calibrate an LEL sensor with the specific gas that you are surveying target gas Changing the gas requires selecting the right calibration reference gas in the QRAE 3 Choose the sensor and then select from the list of reference gases Select from a Custom Gases list that you create or the built in Gas Library for your sensor taken from RAE Systems Technical Note TN 156 or the table at the end of this user s guide Choose Custom Gases or Gas Library by pressing MODE and then press Y to make your selection 20 QRAE 3 User s Guide Up to eight custom gases are in the library Scroll through the choices by pressing Y and then select the custom gas configuration by pressing MODE to highlight it With Save highlighted press Y to save your choice If you choose from the Gas Library press

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