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UltraRAE 3000

User’s Guide

Rev. C

August 2010

P/N 059-4023-000

Ex-Ox-Tox Gasdetectie

Westerdreef 5V

2152 CS Nieuw-Vennep

Telefoon: 0252 620885

E-mail: [email protected]

Website

www.exoxtox.nl

Summary of Contents for UltraRAE 3000

Page 1: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Rev C August 2010 P N 059 4023 000 Ex Ox Tox Gasdetectie Westerdreef 5V 2152 CS Nieuw Vennep Telefoon 0252 620885 E mail info exoxtox nl Website www exoxtox nl...

Page 2: ...th part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interfer...

Page 3: ...On Zero 24 8 3 Turning The Instrument Off 24 8 4 Operating The Built In Flashlight 24 8 5 Pump Status 25 8 6 Calibration Status 26 9 Operating Modes 27 10 Compound Specific Operation 31 10 1 Compound...

Page 4: ...4 Exiting Two Point Calibration In Basic User Level 55 20 Three Point Calibration 56 20 1 Span 2 Calibration 58 20 2 Exiting Three Point Calibration 59 21 Programming Mode 60 21 1 Entering Programming...

Page 5: ...22 7 15 LCD Contrast 86 22 7 16 Lamp ID 86 23 Humidity Compensation 87 24 Hygiene Mode 87 24 1 Basic User Level Hygiene Mode 88 24 2 Entering Search Mode From Hygiene Mode 90 24 3 Optional Graphic Sc...

Page 6: ...apter 105 27 2 PID Sensor Lamp Cleaning Replacement 107 27 3 Cleaning The PID Sensor 108 27 3 1 Cleaning The Lamp Housing Or Changing The Lamp 108 27 3 2 Determining The Lamp Type 109 27 3 3 Sampling...

Page 7: ...The user should understand how to set the correct parameters and interpret the obtained results CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock turn the power off before removing the instrument cover Di...

Page 8: ...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 If the in...

Page 9: ...aving an oxygen concentration greater than 21 Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Recharge batteries only in non hazardous locations Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries fr...

Page 10: ...e ayant une concentration d oxyg ne plus lev e que 21 La substitution de composants peut compromettre la s curit intrins que Ne charger les batteries que dans des emplacements d sign s non dangereux N...

Page 11: ...eV gas discharge lamp It also can be used to measure total volatile organic compound VOC as a broadband monitor by utilizing the PID with a 9 8 eV 10 6 eV or 11 7 eV lamp Features include Lightweight...

Page 12: ...consists of a PID with associated microcomputer and electronic circuit The unit is housed in a rugged case with a backlit LCD and 3 keys to provide easy user interface It also has a built in flashlig...

Page 13: ...ts Charge contacts for plugging directly to its charging station Easy to use separation tube holder USB communication port for PC interface Protective rubber cover 4 Specifications Size 10 L x 3 W x 2...

Page 14: ...r cleaning and replacement Correction Factors Over 200 VOC gases built in based on RAE Systems Technical Note TN 106 Calibration Two point field calibration of zero and standard reference gases Calibr...

Page 15: ...WA alarm Operating Mode Hygiene or Search mode Alarm Buzzer 95dB at 12 30cm and flashing red LEDs to indicate exceeded preset limits low battery voltage or sensor failure Alarm Type Latching or automa...

Page 16: ...n battery pack part number 059 3051 000 is also available To install the adapter in the instrument 1 Remove the alkaline battery adapter from the instrument by sliding the tab and tilting out the adap...

Page 17: ...its Travel Charger or Charger Stand the alkaline battery will not be recharged The internal charging circuit is designed to prevent damage to alkaline batteries and the charging circuit when alkaline...

Page 18: ...arger Stand s contacts transferring power without other connections Travel Charger Charger Stand Note Before connecting the charger to the instrument visually inspect the contacts to make sure they ar...

Page 19: ...battery icon is no longer animated and shows a full battery The message Fully charged is shown If the Charger Stand or Travel Charger is used its LED glows continuously green Note If you see the Batt...

Page 20: ...y begins charging automatically During charging the Secondary LED in the Charger Stand blinks green When charging is complete it glows steady green Release the battery from the Charger Stand by pullin...

Page 21: ...r the Li ion battery or alkaline batteries are removed This backup battery should last approximately five years and must be replaced by an authorized RAE Systems service technician It is not user repl...

Page 22: ...The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes the reading time battery condition and other functions LEDs and flashlight Display Y key N key MODE key Flashlight on off key In addition to the...

Page 23: ...g the bottom of the display 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 c...

Page 24: ...tion needed Indicates that calibration should be performed Radio power Indicates whether radio connection is on or off Radio signal Indicates signal strength in 5 bar bargraph Battery Indicates batter...

Page 25: ...ent is fully charged and calibrated it is ready for immediate operation 8 1 Turning The Instrument On Simple 1 With the instrument turned off press and hold MODE 2 When the display turns on release th...

Page 26: ...8 3 Turning The Instrument Off 1 Press and hold the Mode key for 3 seconds A 5 second countdown to shutoff begins 2 When you see Unit off release your finger from the MODE key The instrument is now of...

Page 27: ...ings or pump stalling During normal operation the pump icon alternately shows inflow and outflow as shown here During duty cycling PID lamp cleaning the display shows these icons in alternation If the...

Page 28: ...Calibration is required and indicated by this icon if The lamp type has been changed for example from 10 6 eV to 9 8 eV The sensor module has been replaced It has been 30 days or more since the instr...

Page 29: ...can change modes using a password and using the instrument s navigation In other cases you must use ProRAE Studio software The following two sections cover operation in the two modes Compound Specific...

Page 30: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Compound Specific Tube Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 28...

Page 31: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 29...

Page 32: ...is is outlined in detail on page 88 The other options covered later in this guide are User Mode Advanced page 92 Operation Mode Hygiene User Mode Advanced page 96 Operation Mode Search Using ProRAE St...

Page 33: ...nt 5 UltraRAE 3000 displays and logs measurement 6 Remove the separation tube 10 3 Performing A Measurement Before performing a compound specific measurement for Benzene or Butadiene using a RAE Sep s...

Page 34: ...ion and Placing A Tube Into The UltraRAE 3000 instructions before pressing any buttons on the UltraRAE 3000 Once the tube is in place then proceed to measuring IMPORTANT Once a tube s ends are broken...

Page 35: ...aration tubes and remove one 2 Place the tip in the package s tube tip breaker the small hole on the front and snap off the tip 3 Turn the tube around and snap off the other end CAUTION Handle tubes w...

Page 36: ...ANT Do not overtighten any portion of the sampling assembly Note When the UltraRAE 3000 is used for VOC monitoring no tube is inserted IMPORTANT To ensure that there are no leaks periodically test the...

Page 37: ...by pressing N at any time Once the countdown is complete the reading is shown Press Y to continue sampling with the tube for 15 minutes to establish a STEL reading or press N to return to the main me...

Page 38: ...nu which shows the tube type instead of the CF correction factor Press N to advance to this screen If you press Y you are asked Clear peak value Are You Sure to confirm Press Y to clear the Peak value...

Page 39: ...put the inlet back together Then press N This display is shown After a few seconds the UltraRAE 3000 enters VOC mode and shows this display You can step through the rest of the steps by pressing N rep...

Page 40: ...is gives you the most commonly needed features while requiring the fewest parameter adjustments Pressing N steps you from one screen to the next and eventually return to the main display If you do not...

Page 41: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 39...

Page 42: ...description of zero calibration Start zero calibration by pressing Start Y You see the message Zeroing followed by a 30 second countdown Note You can press MODE to quit bypassing the zero air calibra...

Page 43: ...entration alarm limit settings If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits the loud buzzer and red flashing LED are activated immediately to warn you of the alarm condition In addition the i...

Page 44: ...eeds STEL limit 1 Beep flash per second Pump icon flashes Pump failure 3 beeps flashes per second Lamp PID lamp failure 3 beeps flashes per second plus Lamp message on display Battery icon flashes Low...

Page 45: ...vides a 450 to 550 cc per minute flow rate Connecting a Teflon or metal tubing with 1 8 inside diameter to the gas inlet port of the instrument this pump can pull in air samples from 200 61 m away hor...

Page 46: ...time to a PC 15 1 Datalogging Event When Datalogging is enabled measurement readings are being saved These data are stored in groups or events A new event is created and stored each time the instrume...

Page 47: ...snapshot single event capture initiated by pressing MODE sampling See page 65 for details Note You can only choose one datalog type to be active at a time 16 Accessories The following accessories are...

Page 48: ...off it automatically turns on 3 While charging the display message shows Charging The Primary LED on the cradle flashes green when charging 4 When the battery is fully charged the LED changes to glowi...

Page 49: ...brane with a 0 45 micron pore size to prevent dust or other particles from being sucked into the sensor manifold which would cause extensive damage to the instrument It prolongs the operating life of...

Page 50: ...sed in the calibration process It regulates the gas flow rate from the Span gas cylinder into the gas inlet of the instrument during calibration process The maximum flow rate allowed by the flow contr...

Page 51: ...3000 User s Guide 19 Standard Two Point Calibration Zero Span The following diagram shows the instrument s calibrations in Basic Hygiene mode Hygiene mode Note Dashed line indicates automatic progres...

Page 52: ...sing MODE Note If you inadvertently press Y and change any of the numbers simply press MODE and you will be directed to the calibration menu The Calibration screen is now visible with Zero Calibration...

Page 53: ...nts or a charcoal filter can be used At the Zero Calibration menu you can proceed to perform a Zero calibration or bypass Zero calibration and perform a Span calibration You may also go back to the in...

Page 54: ...rocedure determines the second point of the sensor calibration curve for the sensor A cylinder of standard reference gas span gas fitted with a 500 cc min flow limiting regulator or a flow matching re...

Page 55: ...will see the name of your Span gas the default is isobutylene and the span value in parts per million ppm IMPORTANT If you are using the UltraRAE 3000 to test for benzene it is recommended that you c...

Page 56: ...e a confirmation message that says Span is aborted and then the Zero calibration menu appears You can then proceed to perform a Zero calibration perform a Span calibration or exit to the topmost Calib...

Page 57: ...c User Level 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 an...

Page 58: ...libration gas Note Once the third calibration is set you do not need to use ProRAE Studio to allow future 3 point calibrations Also you can only disable 3 point calibration capability by using ProRAE...

Page 59: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 57...

Page 60: ...tive is to use a regulator with 500 cc min flow but allow the excess flow to escape through a T or an open tube In the latter method the span gas flows out through an open tube slightly wider than the...

Page 61: ...he process You will see a confirmation message that says Span is aborted and then the Zero calibration menu will appear You can then proceed to perform a Zero calibration perform a Span calibration or...

Page 62: ...is Basic you must provide a 4 digit password to enter 21 1 Entering Programming Mode 1 Press and hold MODE and N until you see the Password screen 2 Input the 4 digit password Increase the number from...

Page 63: ...with the name of the menu shown at the top of the display and the corresponding icon highlighted As you repeatedly press N the selection moves from left to right and you see these screens Note When yo...

Page 64: ...n Meas Gas High Alarm Clear Datalog Radio Power Span Calibration Meas Unit Low Alarm Interval Op Mode Tube Selection STEL Alarm Data Selection Site ID TWA Alarm Datalog Type User ID Alarm Mode User Mo...

Page 65: ...22 2 Navigating Programming Mode Menus Navigating through the Programming Mode menus is easy and consistent using a single interface format of Select Back and Next at the top level The three control...

Page 66: ...ir and Span Select Zero or Span Calibration by pressing N Once your choice is highlighted press Y 22 3 1 Zero Calibration The procedure for performing a zero calibration is covered on page 49 22 3 2 S...

Page 67: ...last ten gases used by your instrument The list is built automatically and is only updated if the gas selected from Custom Gases or Library is not already in the Last Ten This ensures that there is no...

Page 68: ...to the Programming Mode menus by pressing MODE 22 4 2 Meas Unit Standard available measurement units include Abbreviation Unit UltraRAE 3000 ppm parts per million Yes ppb parts per billion mg m3 milli...

Page 69: ...mpound Specific mode the internal computer works most effectively when it is told which type of separation tube is being used 1 Scroll through the menu by pressing N 2 Press Y to make a selection 3 Pr...

Page 70: ...arts per billion or g m3 micrograms per cubic meter depending on your setting 1 Scroll through the Alarm Limit sub menu using the N key until the display shows the desired limit to be changed High Ala...

Page 71: ...tions press MODE You will see two choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings Press Y to save the changes Pr...

Page 72: ...match the value for the calibration gas It is expressed in parts per billion ppb Note The default value depends on the measurement gas To change the STEL Alarm value 1 Press Y to increase each digit s...

Page 73: ...o change the TWA Alarm value 1 Press Y to increase each digit s value 2 Press N to advance to the next digit 3 Again use Y to increase the number Repeat this process until all numbers are entered When...

Page 74: ...the main Reading display is shown Automatic Reset When the alarm condition is no longer present the alarm stops and resets itself 1 Press N to step from one alarm mode to the other 2 Press Y to selec...

Page 75: ...utton indicates your selection 3 When you have completed your selections press MODE You will see two choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind...

Page 76: ...cleared the data cannot be recovered Press Y to clear the datalog The display asks Are you sure Press Y if you want to clear the datalog When it has been cleared the display shows Datalog Cleared Pre...

Page 77: ...d and made available when you offload your datalog to a computer via ProRAE Studio software You can choose any or all of three types of data you must choose at least one Average Maximum Minimum 1 Pres...

Page 78: ...our selection press MODE You will see two choices Save and Undo You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings Press Y to save the ch...

Page 79: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 77...

Page 80: ...are uniquely identified by time and other parameters 22 7 Monitor Setup Many settings can be accessed in this menu including setting the date and time and adjusting the pump s on off duty cycle 22 7 1...

Page 81: ...to place the instrument in the selected mode 4 Press Y to commit the change and exit to the Monitor Setup screen or press N to Undo exit to the Monitor Setup screen without changing the Mode 22 7 3 S...

Page 82: ...luded in the datalog report 1 Press Y and the display shows the current User ID Example RAE00001 Note that the left most digit flashes to indicate it is the selected one 2 Press Y to step through all...

Page 83: ...indicates on 3 When you have completed your selection press MODE 4 Press Y to accept the new User Mode Press N to discard the change and move to the next sub menu 22 7 6 Date The Date is expressed as...

Page 84: ...e ratio of its on time to off time The duty cycle ranges from 50 to 100 always on this is the default value and the period is 10 seconds Therefore a duty cycle of 60 means that the pump is on for 6 se...

Page 85: ...rature unit Press N to undo the change and move to the next sub menu 22 7 10 Pump Speed The pump can operate at two speeds high and low Running at low speed is quieter and conserves a small amount of...

Page 86: ...int to multipoint Data is transferred from the instrument to multiple locations using a wired connection Default data rate 19200 bps P2P cable Point to point default Data is transferred only between t...

Page 87: ...ent when more than one instrument is used in a network If multiple sensing units are attempting to communicate with the same Host then the units must all have a different Unit ID 1 Press Y to step thr...

Page 88: ...mum value is 20 The maximum value is 60 1 Press Y to increase the value or N to decrease the value 2 Press MODE to save your selection Press Y to save your new contrast value Press N to undo it and re...

Page 89: ...or once a year See page 99 for the simple procedure 24 Hygiene Mode The instrument usually operates in Hygiene Mode which provides basic functionality However it is possible to operate it in a second...

Page 90: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide 24 1 Basic User Level Hygiene Mode The default setting is navigated in the following way Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 88...

Page 91: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Pressing N steps you from screen to screen Options include clearing the Peak value and turning on the instrument s PC Communications for data transfer to a PC 89...

Page 92: ...number 3 Press N to advance to the next digit 4 Again press Y to increment the number 5 Press N to advance to the next digit Continue the process until all four numbers of the password have been inpu...

Page 93: ...reen without changing the Mode 24 3 Optional Graphic Screen In Search Mode Using ProRAE Studio you can set your instrument to show a graphic display instead of a numeric display of ongoing data Consul...

Page 94: ...iene Mode enter User Mode Advanced User Level refer to the section called Monitor Mode for instructions Once you are in Advanced User Level and Hygiene Mode together you can change the calibration ref...

Page 95: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 93...

Page 96: ...ructions When the instrument is in Search Mode it only samples when you activate sampling When you see the display that says Ready Start sampling press Y to start The pump turns on and the instrument...

Page 97: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 95...

Page 98: ...vanced User Level refer to the section called Monitor Mode for instructions Operation is similar to Basic User Level Sampling Mode but now allows you to change calibration and measurement reference ga...

Page 99: ...must begin with the instrument turned off Press and hold Y and MODE until the instrument starts The instrument goes through a brief startup and then displays raw data for the PID sensor These numbers...

Page 100: ...e may be a leak in the gas inlet or the pump is weak or defective Add the two readings you wrote down This is the average of the maximum block count and the maximum idle count Divide that number by 2...

Page 101: ...s until you reach a screen that says T H P for temperature humidity pressure at the top There are three numbers for the humidity reading H The first number is the current humidity reading from the sen...

Page 102: ...the zero gas and wait a few seconds for the sensor reading to stabilize It should read within 10 of the low reference number If it does not replace the T H P sensor 10 Once you have finished testing t...

Page 103: ...E 3000 User s Guide Shut down the instrument When it is off restart it by holding the MODE key Diagnostic Mode cannot be entered until the instrument is restarted as outlined in Entering Diagnostic Mo...

Page 104: ...Place the instrument into its cradle The charging LED should be illuminated 3 Start ProRAE Studio on your PC 4 From ProRAE Studio select Operation and select Setup Connection 5 Select the COM port to...

Page 105: ...ng LED should be illuminated 3 Start RAEProgrammer 7000 on your PC 4 From RAEProgrammer 7000 select Operation and select Setup Connection 5 Select the COM port to establish a communication link betwee...

Page 106: ...ponents inside the instrument Severe damage to the printed circuit board or battery may occur if the battery pack is not disconnected before servicing the unit 27 1 Battery Charging Replacement When t...

Page 107: ...tab back up to its locked position 27 1 2 Replacing The Alkaline Battery Adapter An alkaline battery adapter is supplied with each instrument The adapter part number 059 3052 000 accepts four AA alka...

Page 108: ...charging If you place the instrument in its cradle the alkaline battery will not be recharged The internal charging circuit is designed to prevent damage to alkaline batteries and the charging circuit...

Page 109: ...bration 2 The reading is very sensitive to air moisture 3 A liquid has been sucked into the unit and damaged the unit Use of the external filter helps to prevent contamination of the sensor To access...

Page 110: ...ut not overtight If the sensor is corroded or otherwise damaged it should be replaced 27 3 1 Cleaning The Lamp Housing Or Changing The Lamp If the lamp does not turn on the instrument will display an...

Page 111: ...he lamp to set the proper Correction Factor There are two ways to determine the lamp type Remove the lamp and look for markings bars on the side No bars 10 6eV 1 bar 11 7eV 2 bars 9 8eV Also when the...

Page 112: ...pump repair or replacement 27 3 4 Testing The T H P Sensor It is recommended that you periodically test the humidity sensitivity of the T H P temperature humidity pressure sensor See page 99 for a si...

Page 113: ...your behalf or 2 The RAE Systems Technical Service Department Before returning the instrument for service or repair obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number for proper tracking of your equ...

Page 114: ...ng abnormally High Reasons Dirty filter Dirty sensor module Excessive moisture and water condensation Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Blow dry the sensor module Calibrate the unit Readi...

Page 115: ...ll free at 1 888 723 4800 Lamp message during operation Reasons Lamp drive circuit Weak or defective PID lamp defective Solutions Turn the unit off and back on Replace UV lamp 29 Technical Support To...

Page 116: ...aesystems com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific Time Phone 1 408 952 8461 Email tech raesystems com Life critical after hours support is available 1 408 952...

Page 117: ...des eaux 69390 Vernaison France Phone 33 4 78 46 16 65 Fax 33 4 78 46 25 98 Email info france raeeurope com Web www raesystems fr RAE BeNeLux BV Hoofdweg 34C 2908 LC Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands...

Page 118: ...Plaza 33 Lok Yip Road Fanling N T Hong Kong Phone 852 2669 0828 Fax 852 2669 0803 Email hksales raesystems com RAE Systems Japan 403 Plaza Ochanomizu Bldg 2 1 Surugadai Kanda Chiyoda Ku Tokyo Japan P...

Page 119: ...ent On 1 With the instrument turned off press and hold MODE 2 When the display turns on release the MODE key The instrument is now operating and performs self tests Once the self tests are complete th...

Page 120: ...UltraRAE 3000 User s Guide countdown the shutoff operation is canceled and the instrument continues normal operation 118...

Page 121: ...preset voltage level failure of the UV lamp pump stall or when the datalog memory is full Alarm Signal Summary Message Condition Alarm Signal HIGH Gas exceeds High Alarm limit 3 beeps flashes per sec...

Page 122: ...measures less than number stored in calibration 1 beep flash per second Preset Alarm Limits Calibration The instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas and is programmed with defau...

Page 123: ...C adapter s barrel connector into the instrument s cradle 2 Plug the AC DC adapter into the wall outlet 3 Place the instrument into the cradle press down and lean it back It locks in place and the LED...

Page 124: ...as known to be non hazardous Remove and replace batteries only in areas known to be non hazardous Low Voltage Warning When the battery s charge falls below a preset voltage the instrument warns you by...

Page 125: ...nown to be non hazardous Replacing Rechargeable Li Ion or NiMH Battery Caution Turn off the instrument before removing or replacing the battery Alkaline Battery Adapter An alkaline battery adapter is...

Page 126: ...abnormally High Reasons Dirty filter Dirty sensor module Excessive moisture and water condensation Incorrect calibration Solutions Replace filter Blow dry the sensor module Calibrate the unit Reading...

Page 127: ...eck flow path for leaks sensor module O ring tube connectors Teflon tube compression fitting Call Technical Support at 1 408 752 0723 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Lamp message during operation Reaso...

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