MultiRAE Plus
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SER
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ANUAL
PGM-50/4, PGM-50/4P, PGM-50/5P
Multiple-Gas Monitor
008-4022-000, Revision B, November 2003
Page 1: ...MultiRAE Plus USER MANUAL PGM 50 4 PGM 50 4P PGM 50 5P Multiple Gas Monitor 008 4022 000 Revision B November 2003...
Page 2: ...08 3006 005 6 Training CD 008 4013 000 7 User manual 008 4022 000 Monitor with Accessories Kit 1 Hard transport case 002 3009 000 8 Remote sampling probe with coiled Teflon tubing 008 3015 200 9 Tool...
Page 3: ...i 6 7 8 11 11 9 9 10 10 10 10 2 2 3 3 5 5 11 11 12 12 4 4 This is a complete kit which includes the accessories and calibration kits with a MultiRAE Plus monitor that is datalog enabled...
Page 4: ...idual vapors should clear and readings should return to near zero Attention For European Applications A 0575 II 2G DEMKO 03 ATEX 0308256X EEx ia d IIC T3 T4 B Recharge batteries in non hazardous locat...
Page 5: ...bration The calibration of any newly purchased RAE Systems Instrument should be tested by exposing it to known concentration calibration gases before the instrument is put into service for the first t...
Page 6: ...de toute instruments de RAE Systems doit tre test en exposant l instrument une concentration de gaz connue par une proc dure die talonnage avant de mettre en service l instrument pour la premi re foi...
Page 7: ...on 6 Zero Organic Filters for Zeroing PID 6 Multiple Sensor Calibration 7 Calibrating the PID Sensor 7 Single Sensor Calibration 8 MultiRAE Plus Usage Overview 9 Alarm Signals 10 Preset Alarm Limits a...
Page 8: ...y Contrast 28 LEL Power 28 Clock Time Battery and Temperature 29 Sensor Expiration Date 29 Pump Stall 29 Back Light Threshold 29 Serial Number and Pump 29 Battery Duration Time 29 Communicate with PC...
Page 9: ...aded to meet your changing needs Its versatility replaces a wide range of monitors saving training and maintenance costs The MultiRAE Plus transitions quickly and easily from a sophisticated technicia...
Page 10: ...WA Instrument Calibration The last calibration date must be within the last 30 days for safe operation Battery Shut Off Voltage User Mode Alarm Mode Datalog Memory Datalog Time Left Datalog Mode Datal...
Page 11: ...e OXY oxygen percentage OXY yes with OK on LCD yes yes PEAK the highest reading for each gas concentration since the monitor was turned on updated every second no yes yes MIN the lowest reading for ea...
Page 12: ...og turns manual datalogging on off no no yes LEL Gas monitor measures LEL in units of specified target gas NOTE Correction factor may only be changed in Program Mode no no yes VOC Gas monitor measures...
Page 13: ...a known concentration of a given gas Some sensors may show sensitivity to other gases this is called cross sensitivity Therefore it is important to choose the gas mixture carefully We recommend the s...
Page 14: ...ir Calibration The first step of calibration is a Fresh Air Calibration Calibrate Monitor Press Y Fresh Air Calibration Press Y The monitor will cycle through each sensor When the process is complete...
Page 15: ...ars instead Refer to Troubleshooting Calibration Error Message on page 38 NOTE If calibration is accidentally started and gas has run out or has been disconnected press M repeatedly Calibration will s...
Page 16: ...Single Sensor Calibration TOX1 VOC TOX2 LEL OXY Span Cal done Turn off Gas NOTE Some sensors Cl2 PH3 NH3 HCN require a special presoak period prior to starting calibration Turn the gas on to the Multi...
Page 17: ...se Alarms If there are any gas ALARMS at any level in the confined space it is not safe DO NOT ENTER Identify the alarm condition and then start your preventive actions according to your company s Con...
Page 18: ...educe the risk of exposure to hazardous atmospheres use these modes only in an area known to be non hazardous The alarm system can be set up in one of two ways Auto Reset Alarm default The alarm signa...
Page 19: ...m gas Unit short circuits or Reading over max range 3 3 yes sensor name MAX indicates possible sensor failure calibrate sensor to verify performance Excessive sensor negative drift 1 1 yes sensor name...
Page 20: ...he backlight assists reading the LCD in poor lighting conditions and automatically turns on anytime the MultiRAE Plus is in alarm To manually turn on press N and it will automatically turn off after 6...
Page 21: ...ues will only be logged if average is selected All data is stored in non volatile memory that can be downloaded to a computer Users may select one of two types of memory storage wrap around or stop Re...
Page 22: ...pack charges to full capacity in less than 10 hours When the Bat message appears on the LCD the battery pack needs to be recharged NOTE A fully charged battery pack will switch to trickle charge to ma...
Page 23: ...ubing For longer distances attach a length of Teflon tubing The monitor is capable of drawing samples from over 100 feet Accessories Optional Dilution Fitting When gas samples have less than 10 oxygen...
Page 24: ...a male Luer connector on the end During calibration connect one end of the tube to the external filter on the monitor and the other end to the calibration gas Alternatively the calibration gas can be...
Page 25: ...02 000 with calibration gas flow exceeding the pump demand or an optional demand flow regulator P N 002 3051 000 female or demand flow regulator P N 002 3051 000 female or demand flow regulator P N 00...
Page 26: ...achable 4 Intrinsically safe barrier 5 Power cable 6 MultiRAE Plus monitor 4 5 3 1 1 6 2 Communicating with a Computer This connection is not necessary during normal charging Connect the RS 232 cable...
Page 27: ...gramming is finished Press for desired menu to answer no to decrease a digit Press for desired submenu to answer yes to increase a digit Press to return to the sensor name instantaneous reading displa...
Page 28: ...od Select Data Type Enable Disable Datalog Select Memory Full Type Change Site ID Change ID Mode Change User ID Change Alarm Mode Change User Mode Change Real Time Clock Change Backlight Mode Change P...
Page 29: ...hange LEL VOC Span Gas Change Alarm Change High Alarm Limit Change Low Alarm Limit Change STEL Alarm Limit Change Average Alarm Limit Change Datalog Clear All Data Change Datalog Period Select Data Ty...
Page 30: ...ay modify the span values of the standard calibration gases to use other calibration gases However DO NOT modify the span values when using the RAE Systems calibration gas supplied with the monitor Ch...
Page 31: ...g Enable or disable the datalogging function for each sensor If a is displayed next to a sensor name data will be recorded Use M to move from sensor to sensor An asterisk means the sensor is enabled n...
Page 32: ...ication code to use during start up or to access a previously saved customized ID Change User ID Enter an eight character alphanumeric user identification which is included in datalog reports Change A...
Page 33: ...isted in the monitor to calculate its correction factor relative to the LEL or VOC calibration gas Refer to Correction Factors on page 26 The correction factor allows the unit to display the equivalen...
Page 34: ...or reading of the calibration gas to the true concentration of a measurement gas use the following equation True Concentration ppm CF x Monitor Reading ppm The monitor has three sets of correction fac...
Page 35: ...s programmed and is properly installed the sensor name should appear If the sensor name does not appear then the sensor may be improperly programmed or defective The raw sensor reading is the uncalibr...
Page 36: ...ctive Show x1 and x10 Range of PID Sensor PID detectors only The PID sensor is connected to two amplifiers with two different gains unity gain and gain of ten these are the raw outputs of both amplifi...
Page 37: ...to shut off To determine the pump stall threshold max RC when pump is free max RC when pump is blocked 2 To adjust the pump stall threshold press Y to increase or N to decrease the numerical value Bac...
Page 38: ...nsors or any components insides the monitor Severe damage to the PCB may occur if the battery pack is not disconnected before servicing the unit Maintenance monitor cover monitor cover Li Ion battery...
Page 39: ...ce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge battery only in areas known to be non hazardous Remove and replace battery only in areas known to be non hazardous Ne charger les batteries qu...
Page 40: ...tor cover Remove the Li Ion battery pack from the monitor by carefully disconnecting the wires Install four AA alkaline batteries into the battery adapter making sure the battery polarity is correct C...
Page 41: ...d in socket 1 A Refer to Special Bias Voltage for Toxic Sensors on page 35 Any toxic sensor can be installed in socket 2 B Replace the sensor when it fails to calibrate To replace sensor s turn the mo...
Page 42: ...OC gases the carbon filter needs to be replaced more frequently P N 008 3006 005 5 pack keep unused filters sealed during storage Refer to Technical Note 121 CO Sensor Cross Sensitivity and Removal wi...
Page 43: ...ller move the stopper block from the OFF pins to the ON pins The sensor ID and bias voltage will be checked during the power on sequence An error message appears if the sensors are plugged into the wr...
Page 44: ...the PID sensor by carefully pulling straight out Dip the entire PID sensor into RAE Systems lamp cleaning solution supplied in the Lamp Cleaning Kit P N 081 0002 000 DO NOT store the methanol from th...
Page 45: ...fer to Adjust Lamp Failure Threshold on page 27 Sampling Pump Replacement The sampling pump is a positive displacement piston pump which needs to be replaced as it approaches the end of its life span...
Page 46: ...t clock Cannot turn off Corrupted characters Microprocessor hang up Disconnect and reconnect battery to reset computer Reload firmware No LED or LCD backlight Defective LED or LCD backlight Check if b...
Page 47: ...ensor in methanol in ultrasound bath Replace filters Dry PID sensor Reading jumping around Incorrect calibration gas Wrong span value Calibrate the sensors Use different calibration gas Change sensor...
Page 48: ...condition Keypads 1 operation and 2 programming keys Direct Readout Instantaneous up to 5 values Oxygen as percentage by volume Combustible gas as percentage of lower explosive level LEL Toxic gases...
Page 49: ...to 0 43 mW cm RF interference 5 watts at 12 inches Intrinsic Safety U S A and Canada UL cUL Class I Division I Groups A B C D hazardous locations Temperature Code T3C Europe DEMKO 03 ATEX 0308256X EE...
Page 50: ...42 Service and Repair Record Service and Repair Record Date Service Repair Type...
Page 51: ...Notes...
Page 52: ...tain 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 monitor is return...
