Rae AreaRAE Manuale
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AreaRAE
Wireless Multi-Gas Monitor
Includes AreaRAE, AreaRAE Gamma,
AreaRAE Gamma Steel,
And AreaRAE Steel
Operation & Maintenance Manual
Document Number: 029-4034-000
Revision A, September 2006
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- READ BEFORE OPERATING -
This manual must be carefully read by ALL individuals who
have or will have the responsibility for 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.
When the AreaRAE is removed from the transport case and
turned on for the first time, there may be residual organic or
inorganic vapor trapped inside the detector chamber. The initial
PID or toxic sensor reading may indicate a few ppm. Ensure an
area free of organic or toxic vapors and turn the monitor on.
After running the monitor for several minutes, the residual
vapor in the detector chamber should clear, and the reading
should return to zero.
The battery of the AreaRAE slowly drains even when it is not
on. If the monitor has not been charged for 5 to 7 days, the
battery voltage will be low. Therefore, it is good practice to
charge the monitor before each use. It is also recommended to
fully charge the monitor for AT LEAST 10 HOURS before initial
use. See Section 6 for more information on battery charging
and replacement. CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the power off before
opening the monitor cover. Disconnect the battery before
removing sensor module for service. Never operate the monitor
when the cover is removed. Remove monitor cover and sensor
module only in an area known to be non-hazardous.
AreaRAE, AreaRAE Gamma, AreaRAE Steel, and AreaRAE
Gamma Steel Multi-Gas Monitors are certified for:
CSA Canada/USA Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
The AreaRAE Steel Multi-Gas Monitor is also certified for:
DEMKO ATEX EX II 3G EEx nAL IIC T6
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AreaRAE & AreaRAE Gamma
WARNINGS
Use only RAE Systems rechargeable battery pack part number
029-3051-000/029-3151-000, or alkaline battery pack part
number 029-3052-000/029-3152-000. Use only DURACELL
Mn1400 or ENERGIZER E93 C size batteries with alkaline
battery pack. This instrument has not been tested in an
explosive gas/air atmosphere having an oxygen concentration
greater than 21%. Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2. Recharge/replace batteries
only in non-hazardous locations. Do not connect the serial
communication port in a hazardous location.
STATIC HAZARD: Clean only with a damp cloth.
For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and
serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and understand
instruction manual completely before operating or servicing.
Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument
has been assessed for performance.
Before each day’s usage, sensitivity must be tested on a
known concentration of methane gas equivalent to 20% to 50%
of full-scale concentration. Accuracy must be within ±20% of
actual. Accuracy may be corrected by calibration procedure.
Any rapid up-scale reading followed by a declining or erratic
reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale
limit which may be hazardous.
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
used or put into service. For maximum safety, the accuracy of
the AreaRAE and AreaRAE Gamma should be checked by
exposing the sensor(s) to known concentration calibration gas
before each day’s use.
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AreaRAE & AreaRAE Gamma
AVERTISSEMENT
Utiliser seulement l'ensemble de batterie RAE Systems, la
référence 029-3051-000/029-3151-000 ou 029-3052-000/029-
3152-000. Cet instrument n’a pas été essayé dans une
atmosphère de gaz/air explosive ayant une concentration
d’oxygène plus élevée que 21%. La substitution de
composants peut compromettre la sécurité intrinsèque. Ne
charger les batteries que dans un emplacement désigné non
dangereux. Ne reliez pas le port de communication périodique
dans un endroit dangereux.
DANGER RISQUE D'ORIGINE ELECTROSTATIQUE:
Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide.
Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipement doit être utilisé,
entretenu et réparé uniquement par un personnel qualifié. Étudier
le manuel d’instructions en entier avant d’utiliser, d’entretenir ou
de réparer l’équipement.
Uniquement, la portion pour détecter les gaz combustibles de cet
instrument a été évaluée.
Avant chaque utilisation journalière vérifier la sensibilité avec une
concentration connue de méthane équivalente a 20-50% de la
pleine échelle. La précision doit être comprise entre ±20% de la
valeur vraie et peut être corrigée par une procédure dietalonnage.
Toute lecture rapide et positive, suivie d’une baisse subite au
erratique de la valeur, peut indiquer une concentration de gaz
hors gamme de détection qui peut être dangereuse.
La calibration de toute instruments de RAE Systems doit être
testé en exposant l’instrument à une concentration de gaz connue
par une procédure dietalonnage avant de mettre en service
l’instrument pour la première fois. Pour une sécurité maximale, la
sensibilité du AreaRAE et AreaRAE-Gamma doit être vérifié en
exposant l’instrument à une concentration de gaz connue par une
procédure dietalonnage avant chaque utilisation journalière.
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AreaRAE Steel & AreaRAE Gamma Steel
WARNINGS
Explosion Hazard – Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Division 2 hazardous locations.
Use only RAE Systems rechargeable battery pack part number
029-3153-200, or alkaline battery pack part number 029-3154-
000. Use only DURACELL MN1400 or ENERGIZER E93 C
size batteries with alkaline battery pack. This instrument has
not been tested in an explosive gas/air atmosphere having an
oxygen concentration greater than 21%. Substitution of
components may impair safety. Recharge/replace batteries
only in non-hazardous locations.
STATIC HAZARD: Clean only with a damp cloth.
For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and
serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and understand
instruction manual completely before operating or servicing.
Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument
has been assessed for performance.
Before each day’s usage, sensitivity must be tested on a
known concentration of methane gas equivalent to 20% to 50%
of full-scale concentration. Accuracy must be within ±20% of
actual. Accuracy may be corrected by calibration procedure.
Any rapid up-scale reading followed by a declining or erratic
reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale
limit which may be hazardous.
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
used or put into service. For maximum safety, the accuracy of
the AreaRAE Steel should be checked by exposing the
sensor(s) to known concentration calibration gas before each
day’s use.
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AreaRAE Steel & AreaRAE Gamma Steel
AVERTISSEMENT
Risque d’explosion – la substitution de composants pourrait
altérer la compatibilité pour les zones dangereuses de
division2.
Utiliser seulement l'ensemble de batterie RAE Systems, la
référence 029-3153-200 ou 029-3154-000. Cet instrument n’a pas
été essayé dans une atmosphère de gaz/air explosive ayant une
concentration d’oxygène plus élevée que 21%. La substitution de
composants peut compromettre la sécurité. Ne charger les
batteries que dans un emplacement désigné non dangereux.
DANGER RISQUE D'ORIGINE ELECTROSTATIQUE:
Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide.
Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipement doit être utilisé,
entretenu et réparé uniquement par un personnel qualifié.
Étudier le manuel d’instructions en entier avant d’utiliser,
d’entretenir ou de réparer l’équipement.
Uniquement, la portion pour détecter les gaz combustibles de
cet instrument a été évaluée.
Avant chaque utilisation journalière vérifier la sensibilité avec
une concentration connue de méthane équivalente a 20-50%
de la pleine échelle. La précision doit être comprise entre
±20% de la valeur vraie et peut être corrigée par une
procédure dietalonnage.
Toute lecture rapide et positive, suivie d’une baisse subite au
erratique de la valeur, peut indiquer une concentration de gaz
hors gamme de détection qui peut être dangereuse.
La calibration de toute instruments de RAE Systems doit être
testé en exposant l’instrument à une concentration de gaz
connue par une procédure dietalonnage avant de mettre en
service l’instrument pour la première fois. Pour une sécurité
maximale, la sensibilité du the AreaRAE Steel doit être vérifié
en exposant l’instrument à une concentration de gaz connue
par une procédure dietalonnage avant chaque utilisation
journalière.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. General Information 1-1
1.1 AreaRAE & AreaRAE Steel Specifications 1-3
1.2 AreaRAE Gamma & AreaRAE Gamma Steel
Specifications 1-6
1.3 Radio Specifications – 869 MHz models 1-9
1.4 Radio Specifications – 900 MHz models 1-10
1.5 Radio Specifications – 2.4 GHz models 1-11
2. Operation of the AreaRAE 2-1
2.1 Physical Description 2-2
2.1.1 AreaRAE & AreaRAE Gamma 2-2
2.1.2 AreaRAE Steel & AreaRAE Steel
Gamma 2-5
2.2 Keys and Displays 2-8
2.3 Turn Power On/Off 2-9
2.4 Data Protection 2-10
2.5 Operation Modes 2-11
2.5.1 Text Mode 2-12
2.5.2 Display Mode 2-13
2.5.3 Program Mode 2-18
2.6 Alarm Signals 2-20
2.7 Backlight 2-22
2.8 Preset Alarm Limits & Calibration 2-23
2.9 Integrated Sampling Pump 2-24
2.10 Datalogging 2-25
3. Operation of Accessories 3-1
3.1 Battery Charging Operation 3-2
3.2 Interchangeable Battery Packs 3-3
3.2.1 AreaRAE & AreaRAE Gamma 3-3
3.2.2 AreaRAE Steel & AreaRAE Steel
Gamma 3-4
3.3 External Filter 3-7
3.4 Remote Sampling Probe 3-7
3.5 Dilution Fitting 3-8
3.6 Calibration Adapter 3-8
4. Programming the AreaRAE 4-1
4.1 Program Mode 4-2
4.2 Keys for Program Mode 4-4
4.3 Entering Program Mode 4-5
4.4 Calibrating the AreaRAE Steel 4-7
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4.4.1 Fresh Air Calibration 4-8
4.4.2 Sensor Calibration Time 4-9
4.4.3 Multiple-Sensor Calibration 4-10
4.4.4 Single-Sensor Calibration 4-13
4.4.5 Modify Span Gas Value 4-15
4.4.6 Change LEL/VOC Span Gas 4-16
4.5 Change Alarm Limits 4-18
4.6 Change Datalog 4-20
4.6.1 Clear All Data 4-21
4.6.2 Change Datalog Period 4-22
4.6.3 Select Data Type 4-23
4.6.4 Enable/Disable Datalog 4-24
4.7 Change Monitor Setup 4-25
4.7.1 Change Site ID 4-26
4.7.2 Change User ID 4-27
4.7.3 Change Alarm Mode 4-28
4.7.4 Change User Mode 4-29
4.7.5 Change Real-time Clock 4-30
4.7.6 Change Light and Buzzer Mode 4-31
4.7.7 Change Password 4-32
4.7.8 Change Pump Duty Cycle 4-33
4.7.9 Change Pump Speed 4-34
4.7.10 Change Averaging Method 4-35
4.7.11 Change Display Language 4-36
4.7.12 Set Temperature Unit 4-37
4.8 Change Sensor Configuration 4-38
4.8.1 Correction Factors 4-39
4.8.2 Change LEL/VOC Gas Selection 4-40
4.8.3 Enable/Disable Sensor 4-43
4.8.4 Change Dilution Ratio 4-44
4.8.5 Change PID Lamp Type 4-45
4.8.6 Change RAD Unit (Gamma Models Only) 4-45
4.9 Exit Program Mode 4-46
5. Theory of Operation 5-1
6. Maintenance Of AreaRAE & AreaRAE Gamma 6-1
6.1 Battery Replacement 6-2
6.2 Sensor Replacement 6-3
6.3 PID Sensor Cleaning / Replacement 6-6
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6.4 Taking Care of the Lamp 6-8
6.5 Sampling Pump Replacement 6-9
7. Maintenance Of AreaRAE Steel & AreaRAE
Steel Gamma 7-1
7.1 Opening the Monitor 7-2
7.2 Reassembling the Monitor 7-2
7.3 Battery Replacement 7-4
7.4 Sensor Replacement 7-5
7.5 PID Sensor Cleaning/Replacement 7-9
7.6 Taking Care of the Lamp 7-10
7.7 Sampling Pump Replacement 7-11
8. Troubleshooting 7-1
8.1 Possible Problems and Solutions 7-2
8.2 Lamp Troubleshooting Details 7-4
8.3 Radio Communication Guide 7-5
9. Contact Information 8-1
Acronyms used throughout manual:
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display
LED - Light Emitting Diode
LEL - Lower Explosive Limit
PC - Personal Computer
PCB - Printed Circuit Board
PID - Photoionization Detector
ppm - Parts Per Million
RF - Radio Frequency
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
TWA - Time Weighted Average
VOC - Volatile Organic Compound
INDEX OF TABLES AND FIGURES
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Table # Title Page
1.1 Range, Resolution & Response Time 1-4
2.1 Key Functions During Normal Operation 2-8
2.2 Alarm Signal Summary 2-16
2.3 Alarm Limits and Calibration 2-18
4.1 Programming Keys 4-4
Figure # Title Page
2-1 Front View of AreaRAE 2-2
2-2 Right Side View of AreaRAE 2-3
2-3 Left Side View of AreaRAE 2-4
2-4 Front of AreaRAE Steel 2-5
2-5 Right Side View of AreaRAE Steel 2-6
2-6 Left Side View of AreaRAE Steel 2-7
2-7 Display and Keypad 2-8
3-1 Interchangeable Battery Packs (AreaRAE
& AreaRAE Gamma) 3-3
3-1 Interchangeable Battery Packs (AreaRAE
Steel & AreaRAE Gamma Steel) 3-5
5-1 Block Diagram 5-1
6-1 Internal Components of AreaRAE 6-1
6-2 Gas Plate of AreaRAE 6-4
6-3 Detailed Sensor Assembly of AreRAE
Steel 6-4
7-1 Internal Components of AreaRAE Steel 7-1
7-2 Housing Hex Screw 7-5
7-3 Battery Connection 7-6
7-4 Gas Piping Plate Removal 7-6
7-5 Sensor Locations 7-7
7-6 Sampling Pump On Gas Plate 7-11
7-7 Gas Plate Connector 7-11
7-8 Gas Plate Screw 7-12
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