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UltraRAE 3000 User`s Guide

1. 44 15 3 Auto Manual Snapshot Datalogging 45 16 JACCOSSOLIeS SSO apash a Sum maa payaa ma IHRE er e TUE E 45 17 Standard Kit amp Accessories 46 17 1 AC Adapter Battery Charger 46 172 External Filter onere rm 47 18 Optional Accessories 48 18 1 Calibration Adapter sse 48 18 2 Calibration Regulator eere 48 18 3 Organic Vapor Zeroing Kit 48 19 Standard Two Point Calibration Zero amp Span 49 19 1 Entering Calibration eee 50 19 2 Zero Fresh Air Calibration 51 19 3 Span Calibration na uqa s aussi aa 52 19 4 Exiting Two Point Calibration In Basic User Level 55 20 Three Point Calibration 56 20 1 Span 2 Calibration 58 20 2 Exiting Three Point Calibration 59 2 Programming Mode seen 60 21 1 Entering Programming Mode 60 22 Programming Mode Menus a 61 22 1 Exiting Programming Mode 63 222 Navigating Programming Mode Menus 63 22 3 Cahbration oi Rees 64 22 3 Zero Calibration tette teet 64 22 3 2 Span Calibration t
2. 104 27 1 1 Replacing The Li ion Battery 105 27 1 2 Replacing The Alkaline Battery Adapter 105 27 2 PID Sensor amp Lamp Cleaning Replacement 107 27 3 Cleaning The PID Sensor 108 27 3 1 Cleaning The Lamp Housing Or Changing The Lamp 108 27 3 2 Determining The Lamp Type 109 27 3 3 Sampling Pump eterne 109 27 3 4 Testing The T H P Sensor 109 27 3 5 Cleaning The Instrument 109 27 3 6 Ordering Replacement Parts sss 110 27 4 Special Servicing Note 111 28 Troubleshootine neret treten pna 112 29 Technical Support essent 113 30 RAE Systems Contacts essere 114 31 Controlled Part Of Manual eee 117 UltraRAE 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
3. 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 ATEX WARNING To reduce the risk of electrostatic ignition do not use the instrument without the rubber boot in place UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Special Notes When the instrument is taken out of the 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 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide WARNINGS STATIC HAZARD Clean onl
4. Press Y to select that mode for the instrument Press MODE when you want to register your selection to place the instrument in the selected mode 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 22 7 3 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 79 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 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 22 7 4 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 RAE00001 Note that the left most digit flashes to indicate it is the selected one 2 Press Y to step through all 26 le
5. 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 90 UltraRAE 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 Undo exit to the Monitor Setup screen without changing the Mode 24 3 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 Radio power Y y 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 91 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 25 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 25 1 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 Moni
6. Leave the sub menu and return to the Programming Mode menus by pressing MODE 66 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 4 3 Tube Selection When operating the UltraRAE 3000 in Compound Specific mode the internal computer works most effectively when it is told which type of separation tube is being used Tube Selection O Benzene sss O Butadiene 1 Scroll through the menu by pressing N 2 Press Y to make a selection 3 Press MODE when you are done 4 Press Y to save your choice or N to undo your selection Tube Selection O Benzene NN NN O Butadiene 67 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 5 Alarm Setting During each measurement period 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 42 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 gt 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
7. UItraRAE 3000 User s Guide 8 5 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 e During duty cycling PID lamp cleaning the display shows these icons in alternation If there is a pump failure or obstruction that disrupts the pump the alarm sounds and you see this icon blinking on and off Ka If you see this blinking icon consult the Troubleshooting section of this guide ww G UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 8 6 Calibration Status The instrument displays this icon if it requires calibration Calibration is required and indicated by this icon if e Thelamp type has been changed for example from 10 6 eV to 9 8 eV e Thesensor module has been replaced e It 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 26 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 9 Operating Modes The UItraRAE is actually two monitors in one e Compound specific monitor VOC monitor As a compound specific monitor it takes timed measurements and uses a separation tube in conjunction with software that enables the UItraRAE 3000 to give specific readings on one particular type of compound suc
8. 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 numbers 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 68 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 5 1 High Alarm You can 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 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 s
9. N to advance You will see this screen Tube Benzene Start sampling Do not begin sampling yet Before you start sampling you must insert a RAE Sep separation tube into the inlet holder Follow the Separation Tube Preparation and Placing A Tube Into The UItraRAE 3000 instructions before pressing any buttons on the UItraRAE 3000 Once the tube is in place then proceed to measuring IMPORTANT Once a tube s ends are broken off the material inside is exposed Therefore use the tube for sampling as soon as possible 10 4 Separation Tube Preparation CAUTION Wear hand and eye protection when breaking tube tips Use caution in handling tubes with broken ends Keep away from children RAE Sep tubes should be disposed of according to local regulations See footnotes of data sheets for disposal information 32 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 1 Open a package of RAE Sep separation tubes and remove one 2 Place the tip in the package s tube tip breaker the small hole on the front and snap off the tip 3 Tur the tube around and snap off the other end CAUTION Handle tubes with care Tube ends are sharp after ends are broken off 33 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 10 5 Inserting The Separation Tube 1 Unscrew the front of the sampling probe from the base Slip the tube into the rubber holder in the front portion Make sure the arrow on the side of the tube points toward the instrument 3 Insert the
10. 8480 Email RAE tech honeywell com 114 UltraRAE 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 096 to 9596 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 the 115 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide countdown the shutoff operation is canceled and the instrument continues normal operation 116 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Alarm Signals During each measurement period the gas concentration is compared with the
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12. 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 120 UltraRAE 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 121 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Troubleshooting 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 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 Solutions Replace filter Remove Calibration Ada
13. be non hazardous 104 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 27 1 1 Replacing The Li ion Battery l 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 1t 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 27 1 2 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 hex socket 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 105 UltraRAE 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 to secure the battery adapter IMPORTANT Alkaline batter
14. 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 82 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 7 9 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 22 7 10 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 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 e Press Y to save the new temperature unit e Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu 83 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 7 11 Language English is the default language but other languages can be selected for the instrument 1 Press N to step from one option to the next Press Y to make your selection the dark cir
15. 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 22 7 14 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 Note If you are using an UItraRAE 3000 with a RAELink3 this unit ID is displayed by the RAELink3 85 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 7 15 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 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 s
16. for the latest updates to ProRAEProgrammer 7000 at WWW raesystems com 103 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 27 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 In addition you can test the humidity sensor this should be done annually in order to ensure the most accurate operation 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 27 1 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 known to be non hazardous Remove and replace battery only in areas known to
17. or off Y key s function for this screen MODE key s function for this screen N key s function for this screen 22 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 8 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 8 1 Turning The Instrument On Simple 1 With the instrument turned off press and hold MODE 2 When the display turns on release the MODE key Y all Start Up amp 0 00i AN Self Test CF 1 00 Isobuten 5e E x O gt 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 instrument is fully functional an
18. 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 IMPORTANT If you are using the UItraRAE 3000 to test for benzene it is recommended that you calibrate with 5 ppm benzene calibration gas from RAE Systems You will also see this message that prompts you Isobutene Span 100 ppm Please apply gas 1 1 Turn on your span calibration gas Press Y to initiate calibration 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 53 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 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 me
19. s Guide 17 2 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 probe 47 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 18 Optional Accessories 18 1 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 18 2 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 18 3 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 port of the instrument 48 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide int Calibration Po 19 St
20. the Travel Charger or Charger Stand The LED in the Travel Charger or Charger Stand should glow Charger Stand is used the Primary LED blinks green to indicate charging During charging the diagonal lines in the battery icon on the instruments display are animated and you see the message Charging The instrument begins charging automatically If the optional E Note If the Li ion battery has been discharged below a certain threshold the Charging message does not display immediately The charging LED blinks to indicate that it is charging and after it has been charging for a while the Charging message appears 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 If the Charger Stand or Travel Charger is used its LED glows continuously green outline with an exclamation mark inside check that the instrument or rechargeable battery has been properly set into the Travel Charger or Charger Stand If you still receive the message check the Troubleshooting section of this guide Note If you see the Battery Charging Error icon a battery T Note If the instrument or battery has been charging 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
21. the alarm condition is no longer present the alarm stops and resets itself 1 Press N to step from one alarm mode to the other 2 Press Y to select an alarm mode 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 72 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 5 6 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 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 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 22 6 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 LC gt ppm Select Back 73 Ul
22. 3052 000 ou 059 3054 000 Cet instrument n a pas t test dans une atmosph re de gaz air explosive ayant une concentration d oxygene plus lev e que 2196 La substitution de composants peut compromettre la s curit intrins que Ne charger les batteries que dans des emplacements d sign s non dangereux Ne pas m langer les anciennes et les nouvelles batteries ou bien encore les batteries de diff rents fabricants L talonnage de tout instrument de RAE Systems doit tre test en exposant l instrument une concentration de gaz connue avant de mettre en service l instrument pour la premiere fois Pour une s curit maximale la sensibilit de l instrument doit tre v rifi e en exposant l instrument une concentration de gaz connue avant chaque utilisation journali re Ne pas utiliser de connexion USB PC en zone dangereuse UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 1 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 2 General Information The UItraRAE 3000 is a hand held programmable compound specific PID monitor designed to provide instantaneous exposure monitoring of a specific organic gas It monitors a specific gas by utilizing a gas separation tube and the photoionization detector PID with a 9 8 eV gas discharge lamp It also can be used to measure total volatile organic compo
23. 85 22 1 AS LCD Gontrast oett testate ode ees 86 22 1 16 E mp ID iine rte retten 86 23 Humidity Compensation essere 87 24 Hygiene Mode eu eei te Re ere aus 87 24 1 Basic User Level amp Hygiene Mode 88 24 2 Entering Search Mode From Hygiene Mode 90 24 3 Optional Graphic Screen In Search Mode 91 25 Advanced User Level Hygiene Mode Or Search Mode 92 25 Advanced User Level amp Hygiene Mode 92 25 2 Basic User Level amp Search Mode 94 25 3 Advanced User Level amp Search Mode 96 25 4 Diagnostic Mode eene 97 25 4 1 Entering Diagnostic Mode 97 25 4 2 Adjusting The Pump Stall Threshold 98 2545 Pump High eet beni aderire 98 254A P mp EOW iege ep u pitis q iya 98 25 4 5 Testing The Humidity Sensor 99 25 4 6 Exiting Diagnostic Mode 100 26 Transferring Data To amp From A Computer 102 3 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 26 1 Downloading The Datalog To A PC 102 26 2 Uploading Firmware To The instrument From A PC 103 27 Maintenance s e recette ee rhe tee e HER 104 27 Battery Charging amp Replacement
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25. 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 2500 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 58 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 5 Press Y to initiate calibration 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 Spancalibration starts a 30 second countdown and displays this message Calibrating During the Span calibration process the instrument performs t
26. EL sobutylene Pan ppbRAE ppm 10 25 3000 MiniRAE 100 3000 MiniRAE 100 ppm 50 100 Lite UItraRAE 100 ppm 50 100 3000 118 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Charging The Battery Always fully charge the battery before using the instrument The instruments 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 ac a 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 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 c
27. ID site ID gas name serial number last calibration date and alarm limits are recorded 15 2 Datalogging Sample 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 44 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 15 3 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 16 Accessories The following accessories are included with the instrument AC Adapter Battery Charger Travel Charger Alkaline battery adapter External Filter Organic Vapor Zeroing kit Hard case kits also include these accessories e Calibration gas if specified e Calibration adapter e Calibration regulator and flow controller e Charging Cradle instead of Travel Charger 45 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 17 Standard Kit amp Accessories 17 1 AC Adapter Battery Charger WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge battery only in area known to
28. Last Tenis a list of the last ten gases used by your instrument The list 1s built automatically and is only updated if the gas selected from Custom Gases 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 many of 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 65 UltraRAE 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 22 4 2 Meas Unit Standard available measurement units include Abbreviation UItraRAE 3000 ppm parts per million ppb parts per billion sP S milligrams per cubic meter 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
29. UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Rev D April 2015 P N 059 4023 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 Wireless Approval For UAE In Middle East TRA REGISTERED No ER36153 14 DEALER No HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST LTD DUBAI BR Wireless Approval For QATAR In Middle East ictQATAR Type Approval Reg No R 4466 Copyright 2015 RAE Systems by Honeywell UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Contents 1 standard Contents 4 iie aei eto pe een de 9 2 General Information seedeet iiei iieii eii 9 3 Physical Description iei e rei reb hie ti 11 4 Specifications inier eee eterne rs 11 5 Replacing Alkaline Batteries eee 14 6 X Charging A Lithium Ion Battery 16 6 1 Charging A Spare Battery esse 18 6 2 Low Voltage Warning eese 18 6 3 Clock Battery aaah ce Re ede 19 6 4 Data Protection While Power Is Off 19 TP Userintertacess cuo dnd E 20 7 1 Display eterne mete 22 8 Operating The Instrument seen 23 8 1 Turning The Instrument On Simple 23 8 2 Turning The Inst
30. Y key A MODE ke Q N key Flashlight lt on off key In addition to their labeled functions the keys labeled Y MODE and N act as soft keys that control different parameters and make different selections within the instrument s menus From menu to 20 UltraRAE 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 vs O gt Select Back v 10 O49 10 21 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 7 1 Display The display shows the following information Calibration needed Gas info Reading Calibration needed Radio power Radio signal Battery Pump Datalog Y MODE N Measurement Unit Mode key N key 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 battery level in 3 bars Indicates that pump is working Indicates whether datalog is on
31. and make sure the contacts on the instrument are meeting the Travel Charger s or Charger Stand s contacts If the message is still shown consult your distributor or RAE Systems Technical Services 17 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 6 1 Charging A Spare Rechargeable Battery Optional Charger Stand Only A rechargeable Li ion battery can be charged when it is not Inside the monitor The Charger Stand is designed to accommodate both types of charging Contacts on the bottom of the battery meet the contacts on the Charger Stand 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 Charger Stand 2 Place the battery into the Charger Stand 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 Charger Stand blinks green When charging is complete it glows steady green Release the battery from the Charger Stand by pulling it back toward the rear of the Charger Stand 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 3051 000 WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge and replace batteries only in areas known to be non hazardous 6 2 Low Voltage Warnin
32. andard Two Zero amp Span The following diagram shows the instrument s calibrations in Basic Hygiene mode pauoqe si ueds wdd 0 001 Buipeay jeuop si ueds mm m c om s buneiqie uorsso1go1d oneurojne sojeorpur SUT PASEA 330N uoneiqije ueds inue w uoneiqie pauoqe si 0497 wdd 0 0 Buipeay jeuop si Buioi z buloJoz jueujaJnsea w C Aejdsig urew uoneiqile2 uoneiqi e5 oZ nuew uoneiqy e5 apow pue N pjoy pue ssaig OQ piomsseg Je 49 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 19 1 Entering Calibration 1 Press and hold MODE and N until you see the Password screen Password Enter gt 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 1s now visible with Zero Calibration highlighted Calibration Zero Calib Span Calib These are your options Press Y to select the highlighted calibration Zero Calib or Span Calib Press MODE to exit calibration and return to the main display and resume measurement Press N to toggle the highlighted calibration type 50 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 19 2 Zero Fresh Air Calibration This procedure determines t
33. aners 27 3 6 Ordering Replacement Parts If you need replacement parts contact your local RAE Systems distributor A list is available online http www raesystems com In the U S you can order sensors replacement batteries and other accessories online at http istore raesystems com 110 UItraRAE 3000 User s Guide 27 4 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 111 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 28 Troubleshooting 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 408 752 0723 or toll free at 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 uni
34. asurement The UItraRAE 3000 can perform compound specific measurement in addition to general VOC measurement This requires using a RAE Sep separation tube butadiene or benzene and having the UItraRAE 3000 in Tube Mode operating with a 9 8eV lamp 10 2 Measurement Phases To perform a compound specific measurement follow this order UItraRAE 3000 is ready for sampling Prepare the separation tube Insert the separation tube Start measurement UItraRAE 3000 displays and logs measurement Remove the separation tube QUA dE OU ES 10 3 Performing A Measurement Before performing a compound specific measurement for Benzene or Butadiene using a RAE Sep separation tube make sure the UItraRAE 3000 is in Tube Mode and that the appropriate tube type is selected The UItraRAE 3000 only acts as a compound specific measurement device when it is equipped with a 9 8eV lamp The UItraRAE 3000 is designed to auto sense the lamp type It can also be manually set to default to a 9 8eV lamp type Make sure the UItraRAE 3000 is set to operate with your selected tube Enter Programming Mode Select Measurement Select Tube Selection Make a choice of Benzene or Butadiene Save your choice qe Du Ea 31 UItraRAE 3000 User s Guide To begin measuring turn on the UItraRAE 3000 This screen is shown which includes the CF correction factor and measurement gas type for calibration reference 0 00 CF 1 00 Isobutene e Press
35. ave your new contrast value e Press N to undo it and return to the previous value 22 7 16 Lamp ID The UItraRAE can automatically identify the type of lamp or you can select a lamp type manually Lamp ID O Auto detect O 10 6eV 1 Scroll through the menu by pressing N 2 Press Y to make a selection 3 Press MODE when you are done 4 Press Y to save your choice or N to undo your selection Lamp ID O Auto detect O 10 6eV 86 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 23 Humidity Compensation The UltraRAE 3000 has a humidity sensor and humidity compensation circuitry By default it is on but it can be turned off or on by using ProRAE Studio software RAE Systems recommends testing the humidity sensor once a year See page 99 for the simple procedure 24 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 87 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Mode lene User Level amp Hygi ic 1 Bas 24 The default setting is navigated in the following way uoisso1god oreurojne sojeorpur SUT p ouseq 330N pee1 wwo Od lu
36. ayed 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 98 UltraRAE 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 25 4 5 Testing The Humidity Sensor 1 Press MODE to step through the diagnostic screens until you reach a screen that says T H P for temperature humidity pressure at the top There are three numbers for the humidity reading H The first number is the current humidity reading from the sensor The second is the reference number for 0 humidity and the third number is the reference for 10096 humidity T 253 H 707 678 866 P 413 S N GHTJ1W0200 2 Fill a cup with warm water 225 C 77 F 3 Puta filter on the UltraRAE 3000 s inlet probe 4 Place the inlet probe over the warm water 99 10 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Cover the cup with your hand M a Cn LJ Wait a few seconds and check
37. 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 instrument 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 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 46 UltraRAE 3000 User
38. bort the measurement and change the tube Then do a snapshot test instead of a STEL test Note If the STEL is exceeded the UItraRAE 3000 goes into alarm 35 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide If you press N to return to the main menu which shows the tube type instead of the CF correction factor 0 001725 Tube Benzene If you press Y you are asked Clear peak value Are You Sure to confirm Clear peak value Are you sure Press Y to clear the Peak value and exit to VOC operation If you press N this display is shown Remove tube and return to VOC mode 36 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Remove the tube and put the inlet back together Then press N This display is shown Resetting TWA STEL and Peak After a few seconds the UltraRAE 3000 enters VOC mode and shows this display Date 11 21 2007 Time 06 30 55 Temp 71 F You can step through the rest of the steps by pressing N repeatedly until you reach the main menu again 37 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 11 VOC Operation 11 1 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 requiring 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 secon
39. cle 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 22 7 12 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 default 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 Use this setting with a RAELink3 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 real time communications protocol e Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu 84 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 7 13 Power On Zero When Power On Zero is on the instrument is ready to perform 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
40. d ready to use 23 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 8 2 Turning The Instrument On Power On Zero If your UltraRAE 3000 has been configured to perform a zero fresh air calibration upon startup called Power On Zero then the startup routine is interrupted so that you can perform a fresh air calibration See page 85 for details on turning this feature on or off Main Display 0 oor CF 1 00 isobulen SH O gt Start Up amp Apply zero gas A gt sat A 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 N and the calibration stops and the main display is shown 8 3 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 the countdown the shutoff operation is canceled and the instrument continues normal operation 8 4 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 24
41. dity non condensing Polycarbonate splashproof and dustproof Battery can be changed without removing rubber boot 13 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 5 Replacing Alkaline Batteries 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 An optional rechargeable lithium ion battery pack part number 059 3051 000 is also available To install the adapter in the instrument 1 Remove the alkaline battery adapter from the instrument by sliding the tab and tilting out the adapter 2 Replace the batteries follow the procedure below 3 Tilt the alkaline battery adapter and put it into the instrument 4 Slide the tab back into place to secure the battery adapter To insert batteries into the adapter Remove the three hex socket screws to open the compartment in the adapter 9 14 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 2 Insert four fresh AA batteries as indicated by the polarity markings 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 Travel Charger or Charger Stand the alkaline battery will not be recharged The internal charg
42. ds 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 38 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide UOISSISOId ongutolng sojeorpur SUT p ouseq 330N Kejdsip urew 01 s3441 1 duuo2 ase suolle3lunuuuuo2 1 1JV spuodas 09 ui paysnd ase suojinq ou Ji Aejdsip urew o1 sAd e39l3euuoiny I I I peay lt 1Yu ul imse u 45 Suone iunululo dois pue 9 seb seaw Dd wwo Od 491u3 9 seb e spuodas Q9 ui paysnd aie suoynq ou Ji Aejdsip ureui 0 s349 81 e neuo3ny I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I Kou m c G oS om m m s PENES I I I eap yead 9 qe 1315 YML Aejdsiq urew ip 1e 2 39 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide After the instrument is turned on it runs through the start up menu If the UItraRAE 3000 is set for Power On Zero then the message 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 51 for a more detailed description of zero calibration Start zero calibration by pressing Start Y 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 comple
43. ee control buttons correspond to these choices as shown Note Pressing MODE in the Programming Mode s top level causes the instrument to exit Programming Mode 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 63 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 3 Calibration Two types of calibration are available Zero fresh air and Span Calibration Select Zero or Span Calibration by pressing N Once your choice is highlighted press Y 22 3 1 Zero Calibration The procedure for performing a zero calibration is covered on page 49 22 3 2 Span Calibration The procedure for performing a basic span calibration is covered on page 49 64 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 4 Measurement The sub menus for Measurement are Measurement Gas and Measurement Unit Measurement DENIS ppm Select Back 22 4 1 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
44. es 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 22 7 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 e ax ELS Select Back 22 7 1 Radio Power The radio connection can be turned on or off The default value is 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 78 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 7 2 Op Mode Under Monitor Setup is Op Mode Press Y to select You see two options one is highlighted Hygiene Search The current mode is indicated by a dark circle within the circle in front of either Hygiene or Search 1 2 3 4 Select Hygiene or Search by pressing N The highlighting changes from one to the other each time you press N
45. ettings 22 5 2 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 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 69 UltraRAE 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 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 22 5 3 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 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
46. g 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 You should turn off the instrument within 10 minutes and either recharge the battery by placing the 18 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide instrument in its cradle or replace the battery with a fresh one with a full charge 6 3 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 6 4 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 19 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 7 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 4 LEDs and flashlight Display
47. gether 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 97 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 25 4 2 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 25 4 3 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 the Y or N key to increase or decrease the stall value to equal that number Press the MODE key to exit this display 25 4 4 Pump Low In Diagnostic Mode press the MODE key until Pump Low is displ
48. h as benzene or butadiene As a VOC monitor the UItraRAE 3000 operates in different modes 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 following two sections cover operation in the two modes Compound Specific 31 VOC page 38 The diagram on the next page shows the basic flow of the UItraRAE 3000 s functions The area with the gray field is the compound specific tube mode while the rest shows VOC mode Navigate through the steps by using the Y and N keys as shown in the diagram Note If you use a password to access Programming Mode see page 60 then the navigation changes slightly entering part of Advanced Hygiene Mode s settings as shown on page 29 27 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide uorsso180d orjeuiojne sojeorpur OUT PSEA 930N Ke dsip urew 03 S443431 ajaj dwod ae suone iunuiuloo 1 1JV spuodas 09 ui peusnd ase suoynq ou ji Aejdsip urew 01 Slu A 1 A eoneuiony td C Ed a ae I I CroO ausursunsesur Gn ne dure19 43 Apea wwo dois pue 3 se5 seaw Dd wwo Dd 491u3 3 seb e Ke dsiq ipa1ea INS noA ay uea ea jan eA xeag sea ead i n eA ead 1e9 Mdb Ke dsiq 131S9 YML e ipa1ea 5 C BINS NOA aJ i n 8A xeag 122 2 spuooes 09 u p usnd aie suoynq ou Ji Aejdsip urew o1 syanas jje3neuuolny Peed i POW DOA puy ep ol uini9y CD 31S
49. harged is shown and the Primary LED on the cradle glows continuously green 119 UltraRAE 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 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
50. he Span calibration automatically and does not 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 20 2 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 59 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide The instrument updates its settings and then returns to the main display It begins or resumes monitoring 21 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 21 1 Entering Programming Mode 1 Press and hold MODE and N until you see the Password screen Password L amp Enter gt 2 Input the 4 digit password e Increase t
51. he Teflon portions and that they are parallel to each other Make sure that the nuts on the sensor pins are snug but not overtight If the sensor is corroded or otherwise damaged it should be replaced 27 3 1 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 Ifthe lamp is operational clean the lamp window surface and the lamp housing by wiping it with isopropanol 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 Reinstall the PID sensor module 4 Tighten the Lamp Housing Cap 108 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 27 3 2 Determining The Lamp Type The monitor can accommodate three lamp values 10 6eV standard 9 8eV and 11 7eV Always make sure you are using the correct lamp value and that the instrument is set to use that lamp Also when the monitor is r
52. he number from 0 through 9 by pressing Y e Step from digit to 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 Note The default password is 0000 60 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide When you have successfully entered Programming Mode you see this screen Calibration i BERBE 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 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 99 E R al lS gt gt Select Back Datalog Monitor Setup MES uu ATE Rs TER Select Back Select Back gt Note When you reach Monitor Setup and press N the menu cycles back to Calibration 22 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 info
53. he zero point of the sensor calibration curve To perform a fresh atr 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 pr 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 51 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 3 Zero calibration starts a 30 second countdown and displays this message Zeroing During the zeroing process the instrument performs the Zero calibration automatically and does not require any action on your part Note To abort the zeroing process at any t
54. hich 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 75 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 6 4 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 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 You will see two choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register
55. ies 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 106 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 27 2 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 FRU S O ring 35mm x 2mm Tube Adapter Assembly Porous Metal Filter Y PN 059 3015 000 FRU Lamp 1 2 9 8eV PN 050 0020 000 Rubber Adapter Seal Mu gt Sensor Detector PN 023 3010 001 Sensor Body Stainless Steel Washer Assembly PN 023 3006 000 FRU O ring 36 5mm x 2 65mm e A Sensor Module Assembly lt v PN 023 3005 600 FRU THP temperature humidity pressure Sensor Module PN 023 3011 000 FRU Sensor Components Note The cleaning procedure i
56. iet be tnnt 64 224 Measureim nt use eiie teet eu s 65 22 4 1 Meas Gas teeth Ea E EE hua 65 227 7 Meas Unito eee Sarg pane eae ener gnenenenenens nau 66 224 3 Tube Selection eee eee tied 67 22 5 Alarm Sette eet cete e 68 22 5 1 Aish Alarm a aa a aaa Det deterret 69 22 5 2 Low Alarm e eR E e 69 22 53 STEL Aldrin nie ssc dette ee teet ette 70 2254 T WA AW S sa nn ann cbe 71 225 5 Alarm Mode odore u a eed ie u uu ss 72 22 5 6 Buzzer amp Light x t a tte eden 73 22 6 Dataleg suan lami luahan deeds 73 22 6 1 Clear Datalog niente 74 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 6 2 Interval esed ean de ated peii 74 22 6 3 Data Selection eode U dope ooo ooa 75 22 64 Datalog sl ype t n a eee te tete 76 22 6 5 ManualiDatalog atti deaf 76 22 6 6 Snapshot Datalog 11 78 22 l Monitor Set p etn at beeen ne eee ieee 78 22 TM Radio POWEL se ss tn A D uy D Susu Denm 78 22 12 Op Mode ettet tee 79 22 3 Ste D ue et te ae aad 79 22 14 User ID xa detenti ueteres 80 22 1 5 User Mod sott teet cette ette e 81 22 A OND AC eats EN 81 22H TD eee sete o tete teca aen 82 22 1 8 Duty Cycle ioi eee 82 22 7 9 Temperature Unit ha q aa 83 22 110 Pump Speed 2 eee ett etes 83 22 T Languages ceat e EP REESE EE 84 22 7 12 Real Time Protocol iersinii 84 22 1 13 Power ON Zet iss esee eee opidi ets 85 22 1 NA UmtID a n ana usa et be ette d ete
57. ime 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 19 3 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 2500 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 52 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide At the Span Calibration menu you perform a Span calibration You may also go back to the Zero calibration menu
58. ing The Datalog To A PC 1 Connect the data cable to the PC and the cradle 2 Place the instrument into its cradle The charging LED should be illuminated 3 Start ProRAE Studio on your PC 4 From ProRAE Studio select Operation and select Setup Connection 5 Select the COM port to establish a communication link between the PC and the instrument 6 To receive the datalog in the PC select Downlog Datalog 7 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 102 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 26 2 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 5 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 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
59. ing 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 Charging Cradle or Travel Charger s charging LED does not glow indicating that it will not charge the alkaline batteries Note When replacing alkaline batteries dispose of old ones properly 15 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 6 Charging A Lithium lon Battery Always fully charge the battery before using the instrument The instrument s Li ion battery is charged by attaching the instrument to the Travel Charger or by placing the instrument in the optional Charger Stand Contacts on the bottom of the instrument meet the Travel Charger s or Charger Stand s contacts transferring power without other connections T ra Travel f Charger e 639 a Charger Stand Note Before connecting the charger to the instrument 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 Charger Stand or Travel Charger o amp eco 2 Plug the AC DC adapter into the wall outlet 3 Connect the AC DC adapter to the Travel Charger or Charger Stand 16 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 4 Place the instrument into
60. inlet port filter the instrument detects the obstruction and immediately shuts down the pump 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 43 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 14 Backlight The LCD display is equipped with an LED backlight to assist in reading the display under poor lighting conditions 15 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 15 1 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
61. le Separation tube housing with permanent VOC tube Bluetooth 2 4GHz 1 operation key and 2 programming keys 1 flashlight switch Instantaneous average STEL TWA and peak value and battery voltage 12 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Intrinsic Safety EM Interference Alarm Setting Operating Mode Alarm Alarm Type Real time Clock Datalogging Communication Sampling Pump Temperature Humidity Housing including rubber boot US and Canada Class L 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 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 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 12 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 096 to 9596 relative humi
62. libration Span 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 56 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide n ui pajeAne Ajuo I L uorss 8oid ongutolng sojeorpur SUT peuseq 330N p uoqe si ueds uudd0001 Buipe su k i uopsizueds L pauoqe si ueds uddo ueds jauop s ueds payoge s 0197 uuddo 0 bulpeay jauop si DuioJoz 1u uu mnse Ww Keldsiq urew 7 seb Kjdde se d oipms 3vuyoid iuoneiqie JUIOg eeJu 1 uoneiqie p seb ueds Kjdde nuew se d uoneiqile uoneiqie OJ9Z Kjdde nuew 6ujioj z se d uoneiqie 9pow pue N ploy pue ssaig CO uoneiqile2 57 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 20 1 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
63. 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 70 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 5 4 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 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 71 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 5 5 Alarm Mode There are two selectable alarm modes Latched Automatic Reset 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 When
64. nu appears 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 54 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 19 4 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 55 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 20 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 ca
65. ocess 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 81 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 7 7 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 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 22 7 8 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 this is the default value and the period is 10 seconds Therefore a duty cycle of 6096 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 measurement is greater than the 2ppm threshold and is re enabled when the reading falls
66. other end of the tube into the middle of the base while turning the front portion to tighten it onto the base s threads B IMPORTANT Do not overtighten any portion of the sampling assembly Note When the UltraRAE 3000 is used for VOC monitoring no tube is inserted IMPORTANT To ensure that there are no leaks periodically test the seals With the UltraRAE 3000 running place your finger over the end of the inlet probe The alarm should sound and the pump stall icon should flash on the display This indicates that all seals are good Stop the alarm by pressing Y If the pump does not alarm or show the stalled pump icon then check that all inlet parts are tight and inspect the O ring for damage replace it if necessary 34 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 10 6 Measuring Once the tube is in place begin measuring by pressing Y The display shows a countdown 60 seconds is shown here but sampling time depends on the type of separation tube selected and the temperature _ Abort Note You can abort the sampling by pressing N at any time Once the countdown is complete the reading is shown Benzene 0 00 ppm Continue and establish STEL Press Y to continue sampling with the tube for 15 minutes to establish a STEL reading or press N to return to the main menu WARNING At least 1 4 of the tube should still be yellow orange at the bottom If not the STEL value is not valid A
67. 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 Summar 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 117 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Battery Low battery 1 flash 1 beep per minute icon plus battery icon flashes on flashes display Calibration failed or 1 beep flash per second needs calibration Gas reading measures 1 beep flash per second less 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 Cal unit Low TWA ST
68. pter Calibrate the unit Check for air leakage Buzzer Reasons Bad buzzer Inoperative Solutions Check that buzzer is not turned off Call authorized service center 122 Inlet flow too low Lamp message during operation UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Reasons Solutions Reasons Solutions 123 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 408 752 0723 or toll free at 888 723 4800 Lamp drive circuit Weak or defective PID lamp defective Turn the unit off and back on Replace UV lamp on g E EL Sua S m E RAE Systems by Honeywell 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 technical support RAE tech honeywell com Web Site www raesystems com WORLDWIDE SALES OFFICES USA Canada 1 877 723 2878 Europe 800 333 222 44 41 44 943 4380 Middle East 971 4 450 5852 China 86 10 5885 8788 3000 Asia Pacific 852 2669 0828 Rev D April 2015 P N 059 4023 000
69. rmation etc Programming Mode has five menus Each menu includes several sub menus to perform additional programming functions 61 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide This table shows the menus and sub menus 999 ppm E Calibration Measurement Alarm Datalog Monitor Setting Setup Zero Meas Gas High Clear Radio Calibration Alarm Datalog Power Span Meas Unit Low Interval Op Mode Calibration Alarm Tube Selection STEL Data Site ID Alarm Selection TWA Datalog User ID Alarm Type Alarm User Mode Mode Buzzer Date amp Light Time Pump Duty Cycle Pump Speed Temperature Unit Language Real Time Protocol Power On Zero Unit ID LCD Contrast Lamp ID 62 UltraRAE 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 22 1 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 22 2 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 thr
70. rument On Power On Zero 24 8 3 Turning The Instrument O ff 24 8 4 Operating The Built In Flashlight 24 8 5 Pump Status eee ti eee eet ced e edel 25 8 6 Calibration Status 5 rete eene treten eher 26 9 Operating Mod s u sasa qu ettari HE erret toe H o CUR 27 10 Compound Specific Operation 31 10 1 Compound Specific Measurement 31 10 2 Measurement Phases a 31 103 Performing A Measurement 31 10 4 Separation Tube Preparation 32 10 5 Inserting The Separation Tube 34 10 6 Measuring eere emeret terret 35 11 VOC Operation inde ee Re Eee 38 11 1 Basic User Level Hygiene Mode Default Settings 38 12 Alari Signal S eeen enaren tette eet tete etek 41 12 4 Alarm Signal Summary eee 42 12 2 Preset Alarm Limits amp Calibration 43 12 3 Testing The Alarm eene 43 13 Integrated Sampling Pump eee 43 14 B acklight nette e ete ce eee qe 44 I5 WDatalos eine code ee be n hee 44 15 1 Datalogging Event 44 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 1522 Datalogging Sample
71. s 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 A liquid 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 Note The 10 6eV lamp requires a Teflon O ring The 9 8eV and 11 7eV lamps do not require the O ring 107 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 27 3 Cleaning The PID Sensor Place the entire PID sensor module into isopropanol 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 an isopropanol 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 t
72. shes per second plus Lamp message on display Battery Low battery 1 flash 1 beep per minute icon plus battery icon flashes on flashes display 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 42 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 12 2 Preset Alarm Limits amp Calibration The instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas and is programmed with default alarm limits Cal Gas Cal unit Low TWA STEL Span 12 3 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 13 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 200 61 m away horizontally or 90 27 5 m vertically at about 3 0 9 m per second flow speed 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
73. t 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 112 UltraRAE 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 408 752 0723 or toll free at 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 29 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 RAE tech honeywell com 113 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 30 RAE Systems Contacts RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 1 888 723 4800 E mail RAE tech honeywell com Web Site www raesystems com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific US Time Phone toll free 1 877 723 2878 Phone 1 408 952 8200 Fax 1 408 952
74. tation Easy to use separation tube holder USB communication port for PC interface Protective rubber cover 4 Specifications Size 10 Lx3 Wx2 5 H 25 5 cm x 7 6 cm x 6 4 cm Weight 26 oz 738 g with battery pack Detector Photoionization sensor with 9 8 10 6 or 11 7 eV UV lamp Battery A 4 2V 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 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Measurement range amp resolution Lamp Range Resolution 10 6 eV 50 ppb to 10 000 ppm 50 ppb VOC mode 9 8 eV 50 ppb to 200 ppm for 50 ppb benzene and butadiene 50 ppb to 5 000 ppm VOC mode 11 7 eV 50 ppb to 2 000 ppm 50 ppb VOC mode Response time T 2 seconds Accuracy 396 at calibration point Isobutylene PID Detector Easy access to lamp and sensor for cleaning Correction Factors Calibration Calibration Reference Inlet Probe Radio module Keypad Direct Readout and replacement Over 200 VOC gases built in based on RAE Systems Technical Note TN 106 Two point field calibration of zero and standard reference gases Store up to 8 sets of calibration data alarm limits and span values Flexible 5 tubing a short tube is also availab
75. te you see the 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 40 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 12 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 41 UItraRAE 3000 User s Guide 12 1 Alarm Signal Summary O HIGH Gas exceeds High 3 beeps flashes per second Alarm limit VR 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 PID lamp failure 3 beeps fla
76. te 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 94 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide uorsso1god oreuirojne sojeorpur SUT p ouseq 330N A 9 0L euejnqos seo W euejnqos se9 9 ijueuieanseeui dojs Apea wwo Dd pue uiui dq 19 u3 jpaseajo yeag aans nok aay jenjea yeed 1e 5 O s de wdd 9960 488d SS 0 90 eun did Pn hace deig L002 kZ kh aa eco y 000003V QI S 10000000 Gl 1esn Builduues yes Apeay 95 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 25 3 Advanced User Level amp Search Mode enter User Mode and select Advanced User Level refer to the section called With the instrument in Operation Mode Search Mode Monitor Mode for instructions Operation is similar to Basic User Level amp Sampling Mode but now allows you to change calibration Refer to the section on measurement gases on page 65 for more details and measurement reference gases Uotisso18o1d orneurojne O lt s jeorpur OUT pouseq 330N pea1 wwo Jd Yu uu inse ui dojs pue uiuo Od 19 u3 u uex H ue jse1 u euexaH O 04 S29 3993S 9u319J Y ED
77. the high humidity reading The humidity reading should be within 10 of the 100 humidity reading If it is not then the THP Sensor part number 023 3011 000 FRU should be replaced Check the low humidity reading by connecting the inlet probe to a tank of zero gas air at 0 humidity Turn on the zero gas and wait a few seconds for the sensor reading to stabilize It should read within 1046 of the low reference number If it does not replace the T H P sensor Once you have finished testing the humidity sensor exit Diagnostic Mode by shutting down the UItraRAE 3000 hold MODE through the countdown and then release when it is off 25 C 77 F 25 4 6 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 100 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 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 101 26 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Transferring Data To amp From Computer Once you have 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 26 1 Download
78. 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 22 6 5 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 76 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide uorss 8oid oreuiojne sojeorpur ut POSLA 330N Aejdsip urew 03 S14 A 1 1 duuo2 ase suoneoiunululoo Jay spuoo es Q9 ui peusnd ase suoynq ou Jl Kejdsip ureuu 03 sua e3i3euuolny pore ba peut S PASE en PST eee ee ee kos m m TES MUERE Ke dsiq ejdsig Kpeay C jJuewainseaw Ga 2 Gin myej dul l suone31iunuuuuo2 dois pue m seb seaw Ipaueis ibojeieg 3 OWI Bojeyeq uels Jd wwo Dd 191u3 3 seb je 9 eg spuooes Q9 ui paysnd aie suoynq ou Ji Aejdsip urew 0 suaa Jeyrieuiony uea ip ie D Tong TIS YML Kejdsiq urew 77 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 6 6 Snapshot Datalog When the instrument is in Snapshot datalogging mode it captur
79. tor 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 vertical line in the middle is shown activates the countdown to shutoff 92 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide uorss 18oid oneuirojne sojeorpur SUT p ouseq 9 0N lt D se yuawasnseaw dois uogeorunumuoo Jd pue uiuo Jd 13303 wea eres u euexoH uay jse1 u euexaH O u euexeH O susinaos PsA me gt gt ui014 SED 129Jo8 92u019J0M jeJ 92u819j83 29 00 seg W eBueyD 92u919j21 Bueu5S u nqosi se9 W 001232 euejngos se I u nqosi Se9 2 9euejnqos se9 Ww 0 491 18D L 1 ipe1eojo yeod ON I I SOA aans nok ay jenjen yeod Je 5 3 44 due wdd 09z 0 xeed SG 0 90 un wddszoo 131S LOOZ EZ ELL aed wdd 9 0 0 YML 93 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 25 2 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 activa
80. traRAE 3000 User s Guide 1 Scrollthrough 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 22 6 1 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 22 6 2 Interval Intervals are shown in 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 74 UltraRAE 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 22 6 3 Data Selection Data Selection allows you to select w
81. tters 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 80 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 22 7 5 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 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 22 7 6 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 1s selected 2 Press Y to step through all 10 numerals 0 to 9 3 Press N to advance to the next digit The next digit to the right flashes Repeat this pr
82. ui inse ui dojs pue wwo9 2d 193u3 aans nok aly janjea yead 1e 5 we wdd g ozZ eed SS 0 90 unl wdd sz ais LO0z LZ LL aa wdd 90 WML A9 9 0L 00 L 45 euejngos Sed IN euejngos ses 9 8 sex ueinqosi 001245 ai 0 0 88 UltraRAE 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 transfer to a PC 89 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 24 2 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
83. und VOC as a broadband monitor by utilizing the PID with a 9 8 eV 10 6 eV or 11 7 eV lamp Features include Lightweight and Compact e Compact lightweight rugged design e Built in sample draw pump Dependable and Accurate Up to 16 hours of continuous monitoring with rechargeable battery pack 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 9 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide The UltraRAE 3000 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 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 3 Physical Description The main components of the portable compound specific and VOC monitoring instrument include Three 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 s
84. unning 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 Tur Note This screen can be accessed from the reading screen by pressing N four times 27 3 3 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 27 3 4 Testing The T H P Sensor It is recommended that you periodically test the humidity sensitivity of the T H P temperature humidity pressure sensor See page 99 for a simple procedure 27 3 5 Cleaning The Instrument Occasional cleaning with a soft cloth is recommended Do not use detergents or chemicals 109 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 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 cle
85. y with damp cloth For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only Read and understand the instruction manual completely before operating or servicing Use only RAE Systems battery packs part numbers 059 3051 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 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 UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide AVERTISSEMENT DANGER RISQUE D ORIGINE ELECTROSTATIQUE Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide Pour des raisons de s curit cet quipement doit tre utilis entretenu et r par uniquement par un personnel qualifi tudier 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 r f rence 059 3051 000 ou 059

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