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Read Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  b
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  c
Avertissements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  d
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
Equipment List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Display and Legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Operating the EntryRAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

Turning the Monitor On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Warm-up Sequence  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Turning the Monitor Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
The Pump Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Continuous Operation of the Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Detecting Gases and Vapors Real-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

Calibration Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Optional Step: Zero Calibration for the Oxygen Sensor . . . . . . . .  14
Calibration Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

EntryRAE Usage Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

Alarm Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Testing Alarm Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Alarm Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Preset Alarm Limits and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Back Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Sampling Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Datalogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Charging the EntryRAE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for EntryRAE PGM-3000

Page 1: ...EntryRAE USER MANUAL PGM 3000 Multi Gas Monitor 046 4001 000 Revision C June 2005...

Page 2: ...he monitor for several minutes in clean air the residual vapors should clear and readings should return to near zero Attention For European Applications A Recharge batteries in non hazardous locations...

Page 3: ...ation calibration gases before the instrument is put into service for the first time For safety check the accuracy of the monitor by exposing the sensors to calibration gas es before each day s use Re...

Page 4: ...nt pour la premi re fois Pour une s curit maximale la sensibilit du EntryRAE doit tre v rifi en exposant l instrument R f rez la Calibration la page 10 Attention Avant chaque utilisation journali re v...

Page 5: ...e Pump Cycle 8 Continuous Operation of the Pump 8 Detecting Gases and Vapors Real time 8 Calibration 10 Calibration Equipment 10 Calibration Procedure 10 Optional Step Zero Calibration for the Oxygen...

Page 6: ...If the monitor needs to be serviced contact either The RAE Systems distributor where the monitor was purchased they will RAE Systems distributor where the monitor was purchased they will RAE Systems...

Page 7: ...e technology leader in PIDs Our modular plug play self cleaning patented PID is the most reliable and durable PID available today Key Features Reliable self cleaning PID Also includes CO H2 S LEL and...

Page 8: ...12 EntryRAE Resource CD 046 4013 000 Computer Interface Cable RS232 to RS232 with USB adapter Optional Confined Space Kit II CSK II 046 0911 000 1 Hard Transport Case with precut foam 002 3009 000 9...

Page 9: ...General Information 3 1 8 5 5 6 5 6 10 7 2 4 11 9 12 3 Figure 1 The EntryRAE Optional Confined Space Kit...

Page 10: ...eration Program keys 3 Charge status 4 Visual alarm 5 Gas plate 6 Buzzer 7 Gas inlet with external filter 7 Gas inlet with external filter 8 Charging contacts 9 Charging cradle 10 Power jack 11 RS 232...

Page 11: ...page 12 8 Battery charge status page 19 9 Password protected page 11 26 HIGHLOW TWA STEL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 D16 D17 A B C D E F G ALARM H S 2 ppm CO ppm VOC ppm LEL VOL...

Page 12: ...rning the Monitor On 2 1 The EntryRAE firmware version displays 2 2 All of the display segments appear 2 3 The buzzer sounds twice if the unit has not been set to run silently see page 24 the LEDs bli...

Page 13: ...during fresh air calibration 6 3 Press Y and the calibration begins The display Y and the calibration begins The display Y counts down from 5 to 0 6 seconds at which time the process is complete 6 4...

Page 14: ...The pump runs continuously when 1 0 The concentration of any measured gas or vapor triggers an alarm condition 2 0 When the concentration of VOCs is nearing an alarm condition Continuous Operation of...

Page 15: ...concentration for the last 15 minutes which is updated every minute Dashes appear for the first 15 minutes TWA The Time Weighted Average for CO H2 S and VOC gases only the accumulated reading of the...

Page 16: ...z connue par une proc dure dietalonnage avant metre en service l instrument pour la premi re fois Pour une s curit maximale la sensibilit du EntreRAE doit tre v rifie en exposant l instrument une conc...

Page 17: ...gistering zero or 20 9 for O2 before it moves to the next step Span Cal Using External Zeroing Organic Filters Use an external zero organic filter P N 008 3024 000 3 pack if the ambient air may be con...

Page 18: ...ect the open end of the calibration adapter to the regulator The monitor starts to countdown from 70 seconds 3 4 When the countdown timer reaches zero turn off the gas and disconnect the calibration a...

Page 19: ...out or is disconnected To interrupt calibration press When calibration stops the sensors revert to their previous calibration values 3 7 After briefly displaying the concentration the monitor moves o...

Page 20: ...n end of the calibration adapter to the regulator The display reads Zero Cal and only the O2 segment appears s Press Y and turn on the gas If the calibration fails the monitor briefly displays Err abo...

Page 21: ...increases the digit Y N decreases the digit and moves to the next digit After the third digit is set the question mark blinks Press Y to accept the changes Press Y to accept the changes Press Y N to...

Page 22: ...level in the confined space that space is not safe DO NOT ENTER Identify the alarm condition and then start your preventive actions according to your company s confined space entry procedures No Alarm...

Page 23: ...ails calibration and goes into alarm The sensor must be successfully calibrated in order to clear this alarm Testing Alarm Signals Press Y while in monitoring mode Y while in monitoring mode Y If the...

Page 24: ...symbol on sensor name blinks move away from gas TWA 1 Yes alarm and TWA symbol on sensor name blinks move away from gas turn unit off on STEL 1 Yes alarm and STEL symbol on sensor name blinks move awa...

Page 25: ...t one minute intervals allowing five days continuous data storage When the end of the storage memory is reached the monitor automatically wraps around to the beginning of the log and overwrites the ol...

Page 26: ...e matching the contacts on the battery pack to the contacts on the charging cradle Figure 6 Installing the battery pack into the charging cradle The monitor or battery is still in charging mode when s...

Page 27: ...ld and recharge them upon returning from the field To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge battery only in areas known to be non hazardous Remove and replace battery only in a...

Page 28: ...to Alarm Reset or Latch Default Auto Set Run Silent Runs in Silent Mode Default No Adjust HIGH Adjusts High Alarm presets Adjust LOW Adjusts Low Alarm presets Adjust TWA Adjusts TWA presets Adjust STE...

Page 29: ...sensor to sensor 6 When the appears at the bottom of the display press Y to save changes or N to cancel changes and exit the submenu 7 To discard changes or exit the Programming Mode press to return t...

Page 30: ...bration the monitor sounds Once the monitor is calibrated the counter resets Set Type Choose either automatic alarm reset or latched constant alarm To acknowledge and reset a latched alarm press Y Set...

Page 31: ...CO H2 S and VOC gases only the average reading of the gas concentration for the last 15 minutes which is updated every minute Dashes appear in the display for the first 15 minutes Enable Disable Sens...

Page 32: ...o access Programming Mode Refer to Security on page 21 Secure Beep If yes a security beep sounds every If yes a security beep sounds every minute when the monitor is on Set LEL Unit The EntryRAE provi...

Page 33: ...perature range of 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C Ne faites aucune utilisation l ext rieur de batterie la gamme de temp rature de fonctionnement entre 4 122 F 20 50 C Do not store the battery outside the temper...

Page 34: ...e the battery compartment cover and tighten the screws The spent battery pack may be charged on the charging cradle by itself Refer to Charging the Li Ion Battery Pack on page 19 Figure 9 Removing the...

Page 35: ...o provide approximately 12 to 14 hours of operation approximately 12 to 14 hours of operation Remove the Li Ion battery pack from the monitor Remove the Li Ion battery pack from the monitor Install fo...

Page 36: ...ble gas LEL hydrogen sulfide H2 S and carbon monoxide CO sensors all have a 2 year warranty The PID sensor has 1 year warranty Replace a sensor when it fails to calibrate The sensors are located insid...

Page 37: ...sor puller remove the sensor by carefully pulling straight out Figure 15 The colored dots marked next to each sensor socket should match the color of the sensors 5 To install new sensors re align the...

Page 38: ...ss sensitivity The charcoal filter is installed in the gas plate above the CO sensor Under normal operation conditions the charcoal filter lasts from four to six weeks before it needs to be replaced I...

Page 39: ...ith sensor puller follow procedure on page 31 3 Using a swab drip a little bit methanol on the lamp window through the openings on the top of the PID 4 Use the swab to carefully clean the lamp window...

Page 40: ...the pump diagnostic screen The first CO H2 S O2 LEL VOC and run time screens are used for factory operation and testing only The pump diagnostic screen displays a high and low pump rate The first dig...

Page 41: ...cm Visible Bright LED bar visible from top front and sides Sensory Built in vibration alarm High 3 beeps and flashes per second Low 2 beeps and flashes per second STEL and TWA 1 beep and flash per sec...

Page 42: ...Oxygen O2 0 30 0 0 1 Combustible Gas LEL 0 100 LEL 1 LEL Carbon Monoxide CO 0 500 ppm 1 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H2 S 0 100 ppm 1 ppm Note that each sensor has cross sensitivities to multiple gases Infor...

Page 43: ...Specifications 37 Service and Repair Record Date Service Repair Type...

Page 44: ...iday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific Time 1 888 723 4800 toll free email tech raesystems com RAE Systems Tubes 888 RAE TUBE 888 723 8823 RAE Systems Europe ApS Orestads Boulevard 69 DK 2300 Copenhagen DENMAR...

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