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EntryRAE
PGM-3000
Multi-Gas Monitor
U
M
SER
ANUAL
046-4001-000, Revision C, June 2005

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  • Page 1 EntryRAE PGM-3000 Multi-Gas Monitor ANUAL 046-4001-000, Revision C, June 2005...
  • Page 2 A. Recharge batteries in non-hazardous locations. B . Do not connect external cable to serial interface jack in hazardous locations. C. Use RAE Systems Charging cradle (P/N 046-3059-000) for connection to communication port and charging jack only in a non hazardous area.

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Battery Pack Use only RAE Systems battery packs (P/N 046-3007-000 or 046-3051-000). 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 safety.

  • Page 4: Avertissements

    Ensemble de Batterie Utiliser seulement de paquets batterie de RAE Systems (numéro de la pièce 046-3007-000 ou 046-3051-000). Cet instrument n’a pas été essayé dans une atmosphère de gaz/air explosive ayant une concentration d’oxygène plus élevée que 21%.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read Before Operating ........b Warnings .
  • Page 6 Service and Repair Record ....... . 37 SPECIAL NOTE: If the monitor needs to be serviced, contact either: The RAE Systems distributor where the monitor was purchased; they will RAE Systems distributor where the monitor was purchased; they will RAE Systems distributor return the monitor on your behalf, The RAE Systems Technical Service department.

  • Page 7: General Information

    Reliable, easy to operate and simple to calibrate, the EntryRAE delivers added protection without added complexity. Simple, Modular, Durable PID RAE Systems is the technology leader in PIDs. Our modular, plug & play, self-cleaning (patented) PID is the most reliable and durable PID available today.

  • Page 8: Equipment List

    Equipment List Photo Item Part Name Part Number Number Monitor Only *Shipping case Monitor 701-3040-000 Sensors Photoionization Detector 023-0102-000 Oxygen (O 046-1161-000 2 2 2 2 2 Combustible (%LEL, %Vol) 014-0212-000 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 032-0200-000 Hydrogen Sulfide (H 032-0202-000 2 2 2 2 2 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery 046-3007-000 Charging Cradle...
  • Page 9 5, 6 5, 6 Figure 1. The EntryRAE Optional Confined Space Kit. General Information 3...

  • Page 10: Physical Description

    Physical Description Physical Description 1. Display 2. Operation / Program keys 2. Operation / Program keys 3. Charge status 4. Visual alarm 5. Gas plate 6. Buzzer 7. Gas inlet with external filter 7. Gas inlet with external filter 8. Charging contacts 9.

  • Page 11: Display And Legend

    Display and Legend 1. PID lamp alarm 2. Alarm conditions (page 18) 3. Pump on (page 19) 4. Pump off 5. Time (page 25) 6. Date (Day, Month, Year) 7. Apply calibration gas (page 12) 8. Battery charge status (page 19) 9.

  • Page 12: Operating The Entryrae

    Operating the EntryRAE The external filter must always be used with the monitor. Turning the Monitor On To turn the monitor on: 1.0 Press the @ (mode) key for 1 second. 2.0 The warm-up sequence begins: 2.1 The EntryRAE firmware version displays. 2.2 All of the display segments appear.

  • Page 13: Turning The Monitor Off

    5.0 The date of the last calibration is checked: 5.1 Calibration Needed This message appears if the number of days since the last calibration is greater than the “Cal Due Day” setting. (Refer to “Calib Due Day?” in the Calibration section on page 24.) NOTE: If the Time and Date are invalid or were recently updated, then calibration is automatically due.

  • Page 14: Monitor Mode

    Monitor Mode In Monitor Mode, the EntryRAE samples the environment and displays real-time readings for each enabled sensor. The Pump Cycle Under normal operating conditions, when the monitor is not in an alarm state, the pump cycles on and off about every 8 seconds. This on/off cycle improves the reliability of the PID and saves battery life.
  • Page 15 In Monitor Mode, the EntryRAE samples the environment and displays the current measured readings for each enabled sensor. It also calculates and stores the High, Low, STEL and TWA for the sensors. Press @ to scroll through these readings: TWA - The Time Weighted Average for CO, H S, and VOC gases only;...

  • Page 16: Calibration

    While EntryRAEs are calibrated prior to leaving the factory, temperature extremes and/or shocks during shipment can cause sensor drift. Therefore, the accuracy of any newly purchased RAE Systems monitor should be tested by exposing the sensor(s) to known concentration calibration gas before the monitor is used or put into service.
  • Page 17 1.2.1 If a password is enabled, you are prompted to enter one. 1.2.2 Use Y to increase the digit and N to decrease the digit. 1.2.3 Use @ to move to the next digit. 1.2.4 Press @ and Y to enter the password. 1.2.5 If the password is incorrect, the monitor returns to Monitor mode.
  • Page 18 Figure 4. Gas Cylinded with Regulator. Figure 5. Calibration Adapter. 3.1 Connect the calibration adapter to the EntryRAE and put a regulator (500 cc per minute flow rate) on the 4-gas mix cylinder. Figure 6. EntryRAE Connected to Calibration Gas. 3.2 After “Span Cal?”...
  • Page 19 3.6 If calibration fails, the monitor briefly displays “Err” above each failed sensor. NOTE: Stop calibration in the event that the gas runs out or is disconnected. To interrupt calibration, press @ . When calibration stops, the sensors revert to their previous calibration values. 3.7 After briefly displaying the concentration, the monitor moves on to calibrating the PID.

  • Page 20: Optional Step: Zero Calibration For The Oxygen Sensor

    Optional Step: Zero Calibration for the Oxygen Sensor Zero calibration for the oxygen sensor is not required under normal use. A span calibration using ambient air (20.9% O ) is usually sufficient to establish its performance. However, zero calibration may be required for special applications.

  • Page 21: Calibration Period

    After the optional zero calibration for the O sensor, “Calib due day?” is displayed. Press Y to set a new date, or N to skip. Y to set a new date, or N to skip. When setting a new day, Y increases the digit, Y increases the digit, N decreases the digit, and @ moves to the next digit.

  • Page 22: Entryrae Usage Overview

    EntryRAE Usage Overview After the EntryRAE is warmed up, calibrated, and charged, it is ready for use to enhance your personal safety. CAUTION: HIGH OFF-SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION. EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION. Storage Always keep the EntryRAE on its charging cradle in a dry indoor area when it is not in use.

  • Page 23: Alarm Signals

    or less of run time remaining. Leave the Confined Space immediately! (Refer to the Applications and Technical Notes Guide, P/N 000-4001-000, for more information regarding confined space entry and other applications.) After Usage s Press the @ button for 5 seconds. s The display counts down from 3 to 1 (3 seconds).

  • Page 24: Alarm Conditions

    Alarm Conditions Alarm Beep/sec Vibration Screen Message Reset Alarm Condition Flash/sec Alarm Pump alarm symbol on, pump unblock inlet, press Y Failure symbol blinks to restart pump Lamp alarm symbol on, lamp turn off/on or wait Failure symbol blinks alarm symbol on, OVER Over Range move away from gas symbol on, blink “999”...

  • Page 25: Sampling Pump

    Sampling Pump Under normal operating conditions, when the monitor is not in an alarm state, the pump cycles on and off about every eight seconds. This on/off cycle improves the reliability of the PID and saves battery life. Press the Y key and the N key simultaneously and the pump will run continuously for fi ve minutes.
  • Page 26 The monitor (or battery) is still in charging mode when: s The LED on the charging cradle is red s The “Monitor Charging” message appears on the display s The segments of the battery icon are scrolling. Figure 6. Installing the battery pack into the charging cradle. To charge the battery pack alone, place the battery pack on the charging cradle,...

  • Page 27: The Li-Ion Battery Pack

    The Li-Ion Battery Pack The factory-supplied Li-ion battery pack is designed to last for 16 hours of normal operation between charges (without alarm or back light conditions). The rechargeable batteries have a 1-year warranty. Age, ambient temperature, and heavy usage may impact battery life. Battery packs slowly drain even if the monitor is turned off.

  • Page 28: Programming Menus

    Programming Menus 22 Programming Mode...

  • Page 29: Entering Program Mode

    Entering Program Mode Press @ and N together until the first program menu, “Fresh Air Calibration?” appears. Press N to cycle through the submenu options. Press Y to enter a submenu. To modify a value, use Y to increase and N to decrease.
  • Page 30 Span Calibration VOC? Refer to “Span Gas Calibration for the PID Sensor” on page 13. Zero Calibration? Refer to “Zero Calibration for the Oxygen Sensor” on page 14. Calib Due Day? Use this feature to set a reminder to calibrate regularly. Enter the number of days between calibrations per your company’s standards.
  • Page 31 LOW – The lowest reading for each gas concentration since the monitor was turned on, updated every second. Press Y to reset the minimum values. TWA - The Time Weighted Average for CO, H S, and VOC gases only; the accumulated reading of the gas concentration, divided by 8 hours, since the monitor was turned on.
  • Page 32 Set LEL Unit? The EntryRAE provides the option of displaying the concentration of combustibles gases in %LEL or %Vol. Change Pass? (Password) Set a four-digit password, which is used to access Programming Mode. (Refer to “Security” on page 21.) Secure Beep? If “yes,” a security beep sounds every If “yes,”...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing the Li-Ion Battery Pack To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, recharge the battery only in areas known to be non-hazardous. Remove and replace the battery only in areas known to be non-hazardous. Ne charger les batteries que dans emplacements désignes non dangereux.
  • Page 34 Remove the battery pack from the monitor. Figure 9. Removing the Battery Pack Cover. Figure 10. Removing the Li-Ion Battery Pack. Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the screws. The spent battery pack may be charged on the charging cradle by itself. (Refer to “Charging the Li-Ion Battery Pack”...

  • Page 35: Emergency Alkaline Battery Adapter

    Emergency Alkaline Battery Adapter Figure 11. Installing the Alkaline Battery Pack. Use the adapter when there isn't time to recharge Use the adapter when there isn't time to recharge the Li-Ion battery pack. The adapter (P/N 046- the Li-Ion battery pack. The adapter (P/N 046- 3051-000) accepts four AA alkaline batteries (use 3051-000) accepts four AA alkaline batteries (use only Duracell MN1500 or Energizer 91) to provide...

  • Page 36: Sensor Replacement

    Sensor Replacement Under normal operating conditions, most sensors lose their original sensitivity after the expected operating life and need to be replaced. Warranties: The oxygen (O ), combustible gas (LEL), hydrogen sulfi de S) and carbon monoxide (CO) sensors all have a 2-year warranty. The PID sensor has 1 year warranty.
  • Page 37 Figure 13. Loosening rear Figure 14. Pushing screws to screws. remove sensor cover. To replace a sensor: 1. Turn the monitor off. 2. Remove the front sensor cover by loosening the two screws on the back of the monitor below the battery cover. See Figure 13.

  • Page 38: Co Sensor Charcoal Filter

    8. Turn the monitor on and the newly installed sensors should be properly identified by the EntryRAE in the start-up screen. Let the monitor run for 15 minutes before calibration. 9. Calibrate all sensors prior to use. CO Sensor Charcoal Filter The carbon monoxide (CO) sensor may be sensitive to hydrocarbons, so use a charcoal fi lter (P/N 008-3006-005) to reduce or eliminate organic vapor contamination or cross-sensitivity.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Pid

    Leave the PID to dry by itself for fi ve minutes. Figures 19. Cleaning the PID. Pump Replacement The pump in the EntryRAE is not fi eld replaceable. Call RAE Systems Technical Support or an authorized service center when the pump needs to be replaced. Maintenance 33...

  • Page 40: Setting Pump Stall Threshold

    Setting Pump Stall Threshold Setting Pump Stall Threshold Note: This section should only be used by authorized technical users. Monitoring continues while EntryRAE is in Diagnostic Mode. Diagnostic mode allows users to set the pump stall setpoint. This should only be done if your EntryRAE is going into a pump alarm when the pump is not blocked, or if the EntryRAE does not go into pump alarm when you block the pump inlet by holding your fi nger over it.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Humidity 0% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Pressure 1 Atmosphere ±10% Attachments Stainless steel alligator clip (installed), wrist strap Warranty Lifetime on non-consuming components (per RAE Standard Warranty), 2 years for O , LEL, CO, and H S sensors, 1 year for PID, 1 year for...

  • Page 42: Certifications

    Certification UL: Class I, Groups A, B, C, D, T3C CE 0575 II 2G DEMKO 04 ATEX 0419092X Eex ia d IIC T4 Monitor label (enlarged). Sensor Range and Resolution Sensor Range Resolution 0-999 ppm VOC 1 ppm VOC Oxygen (O 0-30.0% Combustible Gas (LEL) 0-100% LEL...

  • Page 43: Service And Repair Record

    Service and Repair Record Date Service / Repair Type Specifications 37...
  • Page 44 E-mail: customerserv@raesystems.com Web Site: www.raesystems.com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacifi c Time +1.888.723.4800 (toll-free) email: tech@raesystems.com RAE Systems Tubes: 888.RAE.TUBE (888.723.8823) RAE Systems Europe ApS Orestads Boulevard 69 DK-2300 Copenhagen, DENMARK Phone: +45.8652.5155 Fax: +45.8652.5177 RAE Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd.

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