MicroRAE
TM
QuickStart Guide
WARNINGS
Read Before Operating
The MicroRAE User’s Guide 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 manu-
facturer’s instructions.
CAUTION!
Never operate the monitor when the rear cover is re-
moved. Remove rear cover, sensors, and/or battery or
charge the battery only in an area known to be non-
hazardous. Never use the instrument with the calibration
adapter installed, as this can cause distorted readings, a
potential safety threat.
User Interface
Functions are controlled via the [MODE] and [Y/+]
keys. The display shows information such as
monitored threats, real-time readings and measure-
ment units, alarm type (when in alarm, including cal.
overdue), battery status, datalog (if on), GPS status,
and radio and connection quality (if available).
Turning The MicroRAE On
With the instrument turned off, press and hold the
[MODE] key until the audible alarm stops, and then
release. During startup, it tests the battery, buzzer,
vibration alarm, LEDs, and internal functions. Then the
main reading screen is shown.
Note:
If the battery is completely empty, then the
display briefly shows the message “Low Battery,” and
the MicroRAE shuts off. You should charge the battery
before turning it on again.
Note:
It takes 45 seconds for some sensors to show
a reading, so if any have not warmed up by the
time the main screen is shown, you will see “- -”
instead of a numerical value.
Note:
If Fast Startup is enabled on the instrument,
fewer screens are shown during startup, compared
to Normal Startup sequence.
Charging The MicroRAE
Always fully charge the battery before use. Contacts on
the bottom of the MicroRAE meet the Travel Charger’s
or Charging Cradle’s contact pins, transferring power.
Make sure the charger and MicroRAE are firmly
attached. Then connect the AC Adapter’s plug to the
charger, and plug its transformer into an AC outlet.
While charging, the LED on the cradle glows red. When
the battery is fully charged, the LED glows green.
Turning The MicroRAE Off
Press and hold [MODE]. A 5-second countdown to shut-
off begins. You must continue pressing 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 MicroRAE continues normal operation.
When the countdown ends and the screen displays “Unit
Off,” release your finger from the [MODE] key. The
MicroRAE is now off.
Testing The Alarms
Under normal-operation mode and non-alarm condi-
tions, the buzzer, vibration alarm, and LED can be
tested anytime by pressing [Y/+] once. If any alarm
does not respond, check the Alarm Settings in
Programming Mode or in ProRAE Studio II to make
sure all alarms are enabled. If any alarms are enabled
but are not functional, do not use the instrument.
Phone:
408-952-8200
Fax:
408-952-8480
Email:
www.raesystems.com
RAE Systems by Honeywell
3775 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA
AC Adapter
Plug
Cable from
AC adapter
Charger
Charging
status LED
LEDs
LEDs
Alarm
Buzzer
[MODE] key
[Y/+] key
Gas
Inlets
Gas
Inlets
Charging and
Communication
Contacts on bottom
Display
[N/-] key
Alarm
Buzzers
LEDs
[Y/+] key
Charging and
Communication
Contacts
[Y/+] key
[Y/+] key
