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MiniRAE 3000

ppbRAE 3000

Basic Operation

Pocket Reference

PN: 059-4030-000-D
Rev. B August 2010

Summary of Contents for MiniRAE 3000

Page 1: ...MiniRAE 3000 ppbRAE 3000 Basic Operation Pocket Reference PN 059 4030 000 D Rev B August 2010...

Page 2: ...bility 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...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...SB PC communication in hazardous locations Intrinsic Safety US and Canada Class I 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...

Page 5: ...er 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...

Page 6: ...17 Turning The Instrument Off 18 Operating The Built In Flashlight 18 Basic User Mode Hygiene Mode 19 Entering Calibration 21 Standard Two Point Calibration Zero Span 23 Zero Fresh Air Calibration 25...

Page 7: ...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 mak...

Page 8: ...cate 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 batter...

Page 9: ...ts on the bottom of the battery meet the contacts on the cradle transferring power without other connections and a spring loaded capture holds the battery in place during charging 1 Plug the AC DC ada...

Page 10: ...s are available from RAE Systems The part number is 059 3051 000 Note An Alkaline Battery Adapter part number 059 3052 000 which uses four AA alkaline batteries Duracell MN1500 may be substituted for...

Page 11: ...nutes and either recharge the battery by placing the instrument in its cradle or replace the battery with a fresh one with a full charge Pump Status During operation make sure the probe inlet and the...

Page 12: ...g section in the User s Guide Calibration Status The instrument displays this icon if it requires calibration Calibration is required and indicated by this icon if The lamp type has been changed for e...

Page 13: ...hlight on off The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes time battery condition and other functions In addition to their labeled functions the keys labeled Y MODE and N act as soft keys th...

Page 14: ...MiniRAE 3000 ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference 13 Display Y key N key MODE key Flashlight on off key LEDs and flashlight...

Page 15: ...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 Her...

Page 16: ...tion of gas as measured Calibration Indicates that calibration should be needed performed Radio power Indicates whether radio connection is on or off Radio signal Indicates signal strength in 5 bar ba...

Page 17: ...asurements 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 st...

Page 18: ...er Hygiene Mode the default setting the instrument stops after self testing and asks whether to perform a zero air fresh air calibration You can start this calibration quit or abort the calibration wh...

Page 19: ...ote 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 norma...

Page 20: ...le requiring the fewest parameter adjustments Pressing N steps you from one screen to the next and eventuallyreturn to the main display If you do not press a keywithin 60 seconds after entering a disp...

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Page 22: ...you see the Password screen 2 In Basic User Mode you do not need a password to perform calibrations Instead of inputting a password enter calibration by pressing MODE Note If you inadvertently press...

Page 23: ...w visible with Zero Calibration highlighted 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...

Page 24: ...00 Pocket Reference 23 Standard Two Point Calibration Zero Span The following diagram shows the instrument s calibrations in Basic Hygiene mode Note In the diagram a dashed line indicates automatic ch...

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Page 26: ...resh 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...

Page 27: ...message 1 Turn on your Zero calibration gas 2 Press Y to start calibration Note At this point you may press MODE if you decide that you do not want to initiate calibration This will take you directly...

Page 28: ...oing process at any time and proceed to Span calibration press N at any time while zeroing is being performed You will see a confirmation message that says Zero is aborted and then the Span calibratio...

Page 29: ...n 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...

Page 30: ...alibration 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...

Page 31: ...pan 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...

Page 32: ...1 When Span calibration is complete you see this message 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...

Page 33: ...alibration 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...

Page 34: ...ne of the following conditions occurs battery voltage falls below a preset voltage level failure of the UV lamp or pump stall Mess age Condition Alarm Signal HIGH Gas exceeds High Alarm limit 3 beeps...

Page 35: ...plus Lamp message on display Battery icon flashes Low battery 1flashperminute 1beep perminuteplusbatteryicon flashesondisplay CAL Calibration failed or needs calibration 1 beep flash per second NEG Ga...

Page 36: ...larm Limits Calibration The instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas and is programmed with default alarm limits Cal Gas Isobu tylene Cal Span unit Low High TWA STEL ppbRAE 3000...

Page 37: ...s 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...

Page 38: ...eplacement 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...

Page 39: ...stems 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...

Page 40: ...8 USA Web www raesystems com 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...

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