Geotechnics MiniRAE 3000 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide for the MiniRAE 3000 (PID)
This document serves as a quick reference guide and is not intended to
replace the user manual. It is recommended to consult the user manual
for more detail.
1. About the MiniRAE3000
The MiniRAE 3000 is a Photoionization detector (PID) which measures
volatile organic compounds in the range of 0 – 15,000 ppm. The PID is
commonly used to screen for the presence of Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) and the built-in pump allows sampling from potential dangerous
areas, up to 30 m away.
2. Turning the PID on
a. Attach a water trap filter to the tip of the probe by pushing the
plastic opening of the filter onto the metal probe tip of the PID.
This equiment should never be used without a water trap filter.
b. The MiniRAE3000 (PID) has the following 3 buttons (from left to
right) under the screen and a circular flash light button.
• Y/+
• MODE
• N/-
c. Press and hold down the 'MODE' button until a beep sound is heard.
The PID will run through its start-up sequence.
3. Zero Gas/Fresh Air Calibration
a. Carry out a zero gas/fresh air calibration in a known atmosphere
free of toxic or combustible gas.
b. When prompted during start-up to 'apply zero gas', press the
'Y/+' button.
4. Normal Operation/Home Screen
a. The home screen should display 0.0 ppm.
b. The unit is now measuring and ready to use.
5. Turning the PID off
a. Press and hold the 'MODE' button to start the shutdown sequence.
b. A long beep will follow the shutdown sequence and the unit will
turn off.
MiniRAE 3000 (PID) Quick Start Guide
Author: Jordan Widodo Version 1.0: 27/09/2017
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