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- Page 1 ToxiRAE POCKET PID PGM-30 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL (Document No.: 007-4001-004) Rev. E RAE SYSTEMS INC. 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 May 2005...
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- Page 3 IMPORTANT! Note: RAE Systems’ updated firmware version V1.30 and above for the ToxiRAE PID (PGM-30) requires the new lamp so when ordering replacement lamps please use part #050-0040-000. The ToxiRAE PID (PGM-30) with firmware version V1.27 and below requires the standard lamp, please use part #050-0010-000 when ordering replacement lamps.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ..........1-1 General Specifications .............1-2 2. OPERATION OF TOXIRAE ..........2-1 Physical Description ............2-2 Keys and Display.............2-4 Power On/Off..............2-6 Operations................2-8 Alarm Signals ..............2-11 Backlight................2-14 Preset Alarm Limits and Calibration ......2-15 Datalogging..............2-16 3. OPERATION OF CHARGING STATION ....3-1 4. - Page 5 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ............. 8-1 Special Diagnostic Mode..........8-1 Troubleshooting Table.............8-3 APPENDIX A. REFERENCE OF DISPLAY MODE……..A-1 APPENDIX B. REFERENCE OF PROGRAM MODE…...B-1 APPENDIX C. RESPONSE INFORMATION………….….C-1 APPENDIX D. RAE SYSTEMS TECHNICAL NOTES…..D-1 APPENDIX E. RAE SYSTEMS APPLICATION NOTES..E-1 Main Contact Numbers ...………………...…Outer Back Cover...
- Page 6 WARNING -DO NOT PROCEED WITHOUT READING- THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY 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.
- Page 7 WARNING: Use only RAE Systems battery packs, part nos. 500- 0021 or 500-0022. This instrument has not been tested in an explosive gas/air atmosphere having an oxygen concentration greater than 21%.
- Page 8 WARNING: The calibration of all newly purchased RAE Systems instruments should be tested by exposing the sensor(s) to known concentration calibration gas before the instrument is used or put into service. For maximum safety, the accuracy of the ToxiRAE should be checked by exposing the sensor(s) to known concentration calibration gas before each day’s use.
- Page 9 Special Note When the PGM-30 Pocket PID is taken out from the transport case and turned on for the first time, there may be some residual organic vapor trapped inside the ionization chamber. The initial reading may indicate a few ppm. Enter an area known to be free of any organic vapor and turn on the unit.
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Page 10: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ToxiRAE is a programmable pocket Photo-Ionization Detector (PID) designed to provide continuous exposure monitoring of toxic gases for workers in hazardous environments. It monitors two classes of toxic gases: (1) organic vapors with the supplied 10.6 eV gas discharge lamp, chlorinated compounds... -
Page 11: General Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 General Specifications Table 1.1 Pocket PID Unit Specification Dimensions 6.0"L x 1.75"W x 1.0"H Weight 6.4 oz with battery Detector Electrodeless 10.6 eV ultraviolet discharge lamp with Teflon stainless steel chamber Battery Rechargeable, 2.4V/900 mAh, Ni-CD battery pack or alkaline battery adapter Operating Time 12 hours continuous operation... - Page 12 GENERAL INFORMATION Pocket PID Unit Specification (continued) Keypads 1 operation key and 2 programming keys Alarm Settings Separate alarm limit settings for TWA, STEL, Low and High alarm Alarm 90 dB buzzer and flashing red LED to indicate exceeded preset limits, low battery, or lamp failure Calibration Two point field calibration for zero...
- Page 13 GENERAL INFORMATION Table 1.2 Single-unit Charging Station Specification Dimension 2.5"L x 2"W x 3.5"H Weight 4.1 oz. Charging Capacity 1 slot to charge a ToxiRAE Pocket PID plus 1 auxiliary connector to charge a spare Ni-Cd battery pack Power Source 110VAC or 6V DC Charging Time 4 hours to full charge...
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Page 14: Operation Of Toxirae
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 2. OPERATION OF TOXIRAE The ToxiRAE PID Unit is a pocket size organic vapor exposure monitor/sampler. It gives the real time measurements and activates alarm signals whenever the exposure exceeds preset limits. Prior to factory shipment the ToxiRAE is preset with default alarm limits and the sensor is pre-calibrated with 100 ppm isobutylene gas. -
Page 15: Physical Description
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 2.1 Physical Description Figure 2.1 shows the main components of the ToxiRAE Pocket PID Unit which includes: • 3 keys for user to interact with the unit: 1 operation key and 2 programming keys for normal operation or programming of the unit •... - Page 16 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE Figure 2.1 Major Parts of the ToxiRAE Pocket PID Unit 2 - 3...
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Page 17: Keys And Display
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 2.2 Keys and Display Figure 2.2 shows the LCD display and the keypad on the front panel of the unit. The function of the 3 keys during normal operation are summarized below: Figure 2.2 Key-pad and Display of the ToxiRAE Pocket PID Unit Table 2.1 Function in Normal Operation... - Page 18 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE The Pocket PID includes an 8-digit dot matrix LCD display. The LCD show the following eight types of displays during normal operation: • Real time gas concentration in ppm • Time weighted average (TWA) value of the gas concentration in ppm •...
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Page 19: Power On/Off
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 2.3 Power On/Off To turn on the ToxiRAE Pocket PID Unit, press [MODE] key. The audio buzzer will beep once and the display show "ON!.." and then "Ver n.nn" to indicate the software version number. The serial number of the unit is displayed next. - Page 20 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE Datalog versus Non-Datalog unit There are two versions of PGM-30 Pocket PID: Datalog unit and Non-Datalog unit. During power on sequence, if there is a letter “D” follows the version number indicates that the unit is configured as a Datalog unit. Without the letter “D,”...
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Page 21: Operations
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE Operations In the normal operations, the ToxiRAE Pocket PID Unit displays different readings: Instantaneous concentration, TWA, STEL, Peak in ppm, battery voltage in volt and run time in hours and minutes. In addition, there are two more displays to enable or disable datalogging operation (only in datalog version of PGM- 30D) and to communicate with a PC. - Page 22 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 5) The battery voltage reading is the current battery voltage in volts. The reading is updated once per second and is shown as "Bat=2.4V" in the LCD display. Note: a fully charged battery pack should show 2.8 volts or higher.
- Page 23 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE Note: When the unit is in communication standby mode, it stops monitoring the gas concentration and stops datalogging. Datalogging must be manually restarted, if unit is in manual log mode. Press the [MODE] or [N/-] key to exit the communication standby mode and move to the next display, which shows instantaneous readings.
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Page 24: Alarm Signals
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 2.5 Alarm Signals The built-in microcomputer constantly updates and monitors gas concentration and compares it with the programmed alarm limits (TWA, STEL, and two instantaneous gas concentration alarm limit settings: Lo & Hi). Whenever the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits, the loud buzzer and red flashing LED are activated immediately to warn user of the alarm condition. - Page 25 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE Alarm Signal Latching: It is possible to setup the ToxiRAE from a PC so that when an alarm condition occurs, the alarm signals stay on even after the alarm condition is no longer present. This is called "latching alarm" mode. The alternative mode is to automatically reset the alarm signal when the alarm condition is absent.
- Page 26 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE Alarm Signal Testing: Under normal non-alarm condition, it is possible to test the ToxiRAE LED, buzzer and backlight by pressing the [Y/+] key momentarily. The buzzer will beep and the LED and backlight will flash once to indicate that these alarm signals are functioning correctly.
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Page 27: Backlight
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 2.6 Backlight The LCD display is equipped with a red LED backlight to assist in reading the display under poor lighting conditions. Pressing and holding the [N/-] key for one second in normal operation can turn on this backlight. Pressing the [N/-] key a second time turns off the backlight. -
Page 28: Preset Alarm Limits And Calibration
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 2.7 Preset Alarm Limits and Calibration The ToxiRAE Pocket PID Unit is factory calibrated with standard isobutylene gas, and is programmed with default alarm limits as listed below. Refer to Section 4 for programming procedures if new calibration or alarm limits are required. -
Page 29: Datalogging
OPERATION OF TOXIRAE 2.8 Datalogging ToxiRAE Pocket PID Unit calculates and stores the gas readings based on user specified data logging period and the type of measurement. Three types of gas measurements (minimum, average, maximum concentration) can be stored, at each datalogging period. The datalogging period can be programmed from one second to 60 minutes in one-second increments. - Page 30 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE Start/stop datalogging manually If manual datalogging mode has been selected, from the normal operation menu, toggle through the menu using the [MODE] key until the Log On/Off? prompt is displayed. Pressing the [Y/+] key while “Log On?” is displayed, turns on datalogging and displays a"⎡"...
- Page 31 OPERATION OF TOXIRAE Datalogging indicator If datalogging is on, a small "⎡" symbol is displayed before the letter "ppm" to indicate the datalogging status. Datalogging pause Under the following conditions, the datalogging will be paused automatically: 1) When entering programming mode, datalogging will stop.
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Page 32: Operation Of Charging Station
OPERATION OF CHARGING STATION 3. OPERATION OF CHARGING STATION The charging station includes: • Auxiliary connector for charging a spare battery pack of the Pocket PID • An AC to 6V DC wall mount adapter for 110 V AC power source •... - Page 33 OPERATION OF CHARGING STATION Figure 3.1 Single Unit Charging Station 3 - 2...
- Page 34 OPERATION OF CHARGING STATION Charging Station Operation Procedures 1. Connect the AC adapter (or the optional automotive charging adapter) to the charging station. 2. With the Pocket PID front cover facing the same direction as the front label of the charging station, as shown in Figure 3.1, place the Pocket PID into the slot.
- Page 35 OPERATION OF CHARGING STATION The battery of the ToxiRAE unit will be drained slowly even if the unit is turned off. If the unit has not been charged for 4-5 days, the battery voltage will be low. The charging circuit is designed to prevent over charging. Therefore, it is good practice to always leave the unit in the charger when it is not in use so that it is fully charged and ready for immediate use.
- Page 36 OPERATION OF CHARGING STATION Discharging the battery: Ni-CD batteries are known to have a memory effect, i.e. if the battery has not been fully discharged before it is charged again, it will lose some of its capacity. Therefore, it is necessary to completely discharge the battery from time to time in order to recover full capacity.
- Page 37 OPERATION OF CHARGING STATION Alkaline battery adapter An alkaline battery adapter is supplied with each ToxiRAE kit. It accepts two AAA size alkaline batteries and can be used in place of the Ni-Cd battery pack to provide approximately 8-9 hours of operation. The adapter is intended for use in emergency situations when there is no time to charge the Ni-Cd battery...
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Page 38: Programming Of Toxirae
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4. PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE The ToxiRAE Unit is built with a microcomputer to provide programming flexibility for the user. Authorized users can re-calibrate the unit, change the alarm limits, change site number, user ID, datalogging period, real time clock, etc. -
Page 39: Menu Options
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.1 Menu Options The programming mode provides seven menu options as shown in Table 4.1. Each menu includes various sub- menus to perform additional programming functions. The first menu option allows entry into the programming mode by keying-in a four-digit password. Once inside the programming mode, menu options two through seven can be viewed by pressing the [N/-] repeatedly until the desired... - Page 40 PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE User Mode There are two user modes to allow a user to control the access to the programming menu. If the user mode is set to “display,” then a user cannot enter programming menu at all. If the user mode is set to “program”, then a user can enter programming mode.
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Page 41: Keys For Programming Mode
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.2 Keys for Programming Mode The three keys perform a different set of functions during the programming mode as summarized below. Table 4.2 Function in Programming Mode [MODE] Exit menu when press momentarily or exit data entry mode when pressed and held for 1 second [Y/+] Increase numerical value for data entry... -
Page 42: Entering Into Programming Mode
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.3 Entering into Programming Mode 1. Turn on the ToxiRAE unit (refer to Section 2.3 for the power on sequence). 2. Press and hold down both [MODE] and [N/-] keys for three seconds to enter programming mode. Note: this is to prevent user entering programming mode by accident. - Page 43 PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 5. If the correct digit value is not "0", use [Y/+] key or [N/-] key to increase or decrease the digit value. Then press [MODE] key momentarily to confirm the digit value. - Display shows the actual digit entered and moves the flashing cursor to the next digit (to the right) 6.
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Page 44: Calibration Of Toxirae Unit
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.4 Calibration of ToxiRAE Unit CALIBRATION WARNINGS: The calibration of all newly purchased RAE Systems instruments should be tested by exposing the sensor(s) to known concentration calibration gas before the instrument is used or put into service. -
Page 45: Zero Gas Calibration
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.4.1 Zero Gas Calibration This procedure determines the zero point of the sensor calibration curve. To perform zero gas calibration, the calibration adapter, a gas bottle and a bottle of "zero" air. (optional) are required. The "zero" air is clean dry air without any organic vapor or impurities. - Page 46 PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 1. "Calibration" is the first menu item in Table 4.1. Display shows "Calib?"- Press [Y/+] to perform calibration. The first sub-menu shows: "Zero?" 2. If "zero" air is available, snap in the calibration adapter over the sensor cap of the ToxiRAE Unit and connect the other end of the tube to the zero gas bottle, as shown in Fig.
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Page 47: Standard Reference Gas (Span Gas) Calibration
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.4.2 Standard Reference Gas (Span Gas) Calibration This procedure determines the second point of the sensor calibration curve. A bottle of standard reference gas (span gas) is needed to perform this procedure. 100 ppm isobutylene is typically used as the span gas. Snap in the calibration adapter over the sensor cap of the ToxiRAE Unit, and connect the tube to the gas bottle as shown in Figure 4.1... - Page 48 PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 3. Press [Y/+] key to exit the standard gas calibration procedure and move to the next sub-menu item. 4. Turn off the flow of gas. Disconnect the calibration adapter from the ToxiRAE Unit. Ensure that the sensor cap is still firmly secured onto the PID unit.
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Page 49: Standard Reference Gas (Span Gas) Check
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.4.3 Standard Reference Gas (Span Gas) Check The purpose of this function is to check the instrument drift since last calibration. A bottle of standard reference gas is needed to perform this procedure. Use the same gas as used in calibration. - Page 50 PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4. Turn off the flow of gas. Disconnect the calibration adapter from the ToxiRAE Unit. Ensure that the sensor cap is still firmly secured onto the PID unit. 5. Press the [MODE] key to exit the calibration sub-menu and move directly to next menu item "Set Alarm Limits"...
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Page 51: Enter Standard Calibration Gas Value
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.4.4 Enter Standard Calibration Gas Value This function allows the user to change the value of the standard calibration gas. 1. "Enter Calibration gas value" is the next sub-menu item in Table 4.2. - Display shows "Cal Gas?" 2. - Page 52 PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 3. Starting from the left-most digit of the standard calibration gas value, use [Y/+] or [N/-] key to change the digit value and press [MODE] key momentarily to advance to next digit, the flashing digit will move to next digit to the right.
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Page 53: Set Alarm Limits
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.5 Set Alarm Limits In the programming mode, the users may change various alarm limits for the ToxiRAE Unit. Table 4.3 shows the sub-menus for setting alarm limits (default limits shown). Table 4.3 Sub-Menu Option Display 1 Set TWA alarm limit +- 0010.0 2 Set STEL alarm limit STEL... -
Page 54: Set Twa Alarm Limit
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.5.1 Set TWA Alarm Limit 1. The first sub-menu item in Table 4.3 is to set the TWA alarm limit. -Display shows "TWA" and "+ - 0010.0" with the left- most digit flashing, where "0010.0" is the previously stored TWA alarm limit. -
Page 55: Set Stel Alarm Limit
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.5.2 Set STEL Alarm Limit 1. The second sub-menu item in Table 4.3 is to set the STEL alarm limit. -Display shows "STEL" and "+- 0025.0" with the left- most digit flashing, where "0025.0" is the previously stored STEL alarm limit. -
Page 56: Set Low Alarm Limit
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.5.3 Set Low Alarm Limit 1. The third sub-menu item in Table 4.3 is to set the Lo Alarm limit. - Display shows "Lo Alarm" and "+- 0050.0" with the left-most digit flashing, where "0050.0“ is the previously stored Lo Alarm limit. -
Page 57: Set High Alarm Limit
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.5.4 Set High Alarm Limit 1. The fourth sub-menu item in Table 4.3 is to set the Hi Alarm limit. - Display shows "Hi Alarm" and "0100.0" with the left- most digit flashing, where "0100.0” is the previously stored Hi Alarm limit. -
Page 58: Set Datalog Options
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.6 Set Datalog Options ToxiRAE unit calculates and stores the gas readings at a specified interval or period. More datalogging options can be programmed in the PC and downloaded to the unit (see Section 5.0 for details on how to program various datalogging options). -
Page 59: Clear Data Memory
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.6.1 Clear Data Memory This function will erase all data stored in the non-volatile data memory. 1. "Clear data memory" is the first sub-menu item in Table 4.4. Display shows "Clear?" message. 2. Press the [Y/+] key to clear the data memory. - Display shows "Sure?"... -
Page 60: Set Datalogging Period
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.6.2 Set Datalogging Period The datalogging period can be programmed from one to 3,600 seconds (1 hour) with one-second increment. 1. "Set datalogging period" is the second sub-menu item in Table 4.4. Display shows "Period?" message. [Y/+] 2. -
Page 61: Set Real Time Clock
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.7 Set Real Time Clock In the programming mode, users may change the year, month, date, hour and minute of the real time clock inside the ToxiRAE Unit. Table 4.5 shows the sub-menus for setting real time clock. Table 4.5 Sub-Menu Option Display... -
Page 62: Set Year
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.7.1 Set Year 1. The first sub-menu item in Table 4.5 is to set year. - Display shows "Year =" and "+- 95" with the left- most digit flashing, where "95" is the current year value of the real time clock. 2. -
Page 63: Set Month
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.7.2 Set Month 1. The second sub-menu item in Table 4.5 is to set month. Display shows "Month =" and "+- 02" with the left- most digit flashing, where "02" is the current month value of the real time clock. 2. -
Page 64: Set Day
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.7.3 Set Day 1. The third sub-menu item in Table 4.5 is to set date. - Display shows "Day =" and "+- 05" with the left-most digit flashing, where "05" is the current date value of the real time clock. 2. -
Page 65: Set Hour
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.7.4 Set Hour 1. The fourth sub-menu item in Table 4.5 is to set hour. Display shows "Hour =" and "+- 14" with the left-most digit flashing, where "14" is the current hour value of the real time clock stored in 24 hour clock style. 2. -
Page 66: Set Minute
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.7.5 Set Minute 1. The fifth sub-menu item in Table 4.5 is to set minute. Display shows "Minute =" and "+- 30" with the left- most digit flashing, where "30" is the current minute value of the real time clock. 2. -
Page 67: Gas Correction Factor
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.8 Gas Correction Factor The correction factor for a specific gas is defined as: Sensitivity to a calibration gas ________________________ Correction Factor = Sensitivity to a specific gas The correction factors are often used to obtain a calculated concentration of a given gas while using a different gas during calibration. -
Page 68: Select Gas
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.8.1 Select Gas This function allows users to choose one of the four gases pre-stored in the unit and load its correction factor to be used during gas measurements. 1. "Select gas" is the first sub-menu item in Table 4.6. Display shows "Gas = Hexane?"... -
Page 69: Modify Correction Factor
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.8.2 Modify Correction Factor User can modify the correction factor to increase or decrease the gain of the gas reading. This allows users to use a custom factor for a specific gas or mixture of gases. 1. "Modify correction factor" is the second menu item in Table 4.6. -
Page 70: Setup Instrument
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.9 Setup Instrument In the programming mode, users may change the user ID or site number so that datalogging will include appropriate user and site information. Table 4.7 shows the two sub- menus for setting up the instrument. Table 4.7 Sub-Menu Option Display... -
Page 71: Set User Id
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.9.1 Set User ID A four-digit user ID number is stored with each set of datalogging information. This ID number can be used to identify different users of the instrument. 1. The first sub-menu item in Table 4.7 is to set user ID. Display shows "User7777"... -
Page 72: Set Site Number
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.9.2 Set Site Number A four-digit site number is stored with each set of datalogging information. This site number can be used to identify different job or site locations during the operation of the instrument. 1. The second sub-menu item in Table 4.7 is to set site number. -
Page 73: Exit Programming Mode
PROGRAMMING OF TOXIRAE 4.10 Exit Programming Mode 1. To exit programming mode from menu level (see Table 4.1), press the [MODE] key once. - Display shows an instantaneous reading of normal operation mode. 2. To exit programming mode from sub-menu level (see Table 4.2 - 4.7), press the [MODE] key twice. -
Page 74: Computer Interface For Toxirae
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5. COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR ToxiRAE Each datalogging ToxiRAE is shipped with a software package, called ProRAE-Suite, and a serial computer interface cable. This software package runs on any IBM compatible ® Personal Computer (PC) under Windows 95 , Windows ®... -
Page 75: Install Prorae-Suite Software
Run datalog box to start the setup process. If the user chooses the default settings in every step of the process, the ProRAE-Suite software will be installed under the default directory: C:\Program Files\RAE Systems Inc\ProRAE-Suite. After the software is installed successfully, a new menu item ProRAE-Suite is added to the Programs menu. - Page 76 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE menu item to display the ProRAE-Suite submenu. There are two submenu items under the ProRAE-Suite submenu: ProRAE-Suite and Readme, as shown in Figure 5.2. Click the ProRAE-Suite submenu item to start the ProRAE-Suite software. Figure 5.2 Start Menu 5 - 3...
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Page 77: Connect Toxirae To Pc
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.2 Connect ToxiRAE to PC The basic kit of the ToxiRAE is supplied with a serial interface cable. Connect the DB-9 connector side of the cable to the serial port of the PC, and connect another side of the cable to the ToxiRAE monitor. -
Page 78: Start Prorae-Suite Software
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.3 Start ProRAE-Suite Software To start the ProRAE-Suite software, click the Start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu, click Programs -> ProRAE-Suite -> ProRAE-Suite submenu item to start the ProRAE-Suite software. Figure 5.3 shows the main window of the ProRAE-Suite software. - Page 79 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE displaying the logged data in different format, exporting the logged data to a tab delimited text file so that it can be read by the Microsoft Excel software, etc. There is a tool bar beneath the menu bar. The frequently used functions are represented in this tool bar in the form of a small icon.
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Page 80: Setup Communication Port
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.4 Setup Communication Port It is necessary to setup the communication port on the ProRAE-Suite software so that the ToxiRAE monitor can communicate with the PC correctly. Figure 5.4 shows the Setup Port dialog box. Choose the appropriate port according to the PC’s serial port setup. -
Page 81: Processing The Configuration Data
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.5 Processing the Configuration Data The ProRAE-Suite software allows user to edit the configuration data, send the configuration data to the ToxiRAE monitor, and receive the configuration data from the ToxiRAE monitor. The following sub-sections describe the detail of each operation. 5 - 8... -
Page 82: Editing The Configuration Data
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.5.1 Editing the Configuration Data From the main menu of the ProRAE-Suite software, select the Open menu item from the File dropdown menu, or click the Open toolbar button, a dialog box appears. Select the “Files of type:” to Config Files [*.cfg], as shown in Figure 5.5. - Page 83 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE Once the configuration file is open, the configuration data is displayed in the newly opened client window, as shown in Figure 5.6. Figure 5.6 Displayed Configuration Data To edit the opened configuration data file, click the Edit - >...
- Page 84 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE Figure 5.7 Edit Configuration File Dialog Box The General tab page, which is shown in Figure 5.7, allows user to change the general settings of the configuration data. The following is the description of each field in the General tab page of the Edit Configuration File dialog: This section sets the identification that is used throughout the datalog process.
- Page 85 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE Level 0 allows the user to enter the programming menu without password checking, but does not allow changes to alarm limits, real time clock, correction factor, or user and site information, etc. The user can still perform calibrations.
- Page 86 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE Power On Zero: This option allows the monitor to perform a fresh air calibration automatically when the monitor is turned on. Care must be taken, when using this mode, to ensure that the monitor is in a fresh air environment when turned. Clock from PC: This option allows the PC clock to be downloaded to the ToxiRAE monitor so that the user does not need to...
- Page 87 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE interval between start and stop is the period of time the monitor will datalog (at “data logging period” rate). -- With Scheduled start/stop, all the entry boxes for year, month, day, hour and minute for both start and stop time must be entered to specify when the datalog is to occur.
- Page 88 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE Figure 5.8 Gas Parameters Settings Tab Page Alarm Levels (ppm): This is the place where the user can specify the STEL alarm level (ppm), TWA alarm level (ppm), low alarm level (ppm) and high alarm level (%) for the sensor. Calibration Span (ppm): The user can specify the calibration gas span for the sensor here.
- Page 89 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE OK/Cancel: When the configuration changes are completed, click on the OK button to save the configuration and return to the client window, or click on the Cancel button to abort the configuration changes. 5 - 16...
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Page 90: Send Configuration To The Toxirae
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.5.2 Send Configuration to the ToxiRAE After the ProRAE-Suite software opens the configuration data file, the user can send the configuration settings to the ToxiRAE monitor. To send the configuration settings to the instrument, click Communication->Send Config menu item or click the Send toolbar icon (right arrow with “Send”... -
Page 91: Receiving Configuration Data
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.5.3 Receiving Configuration Data To receive the configuration data from the ToxiRAE monitor, click the Communication->Receive Config menu item. A message box will appear to remind the user to connect the instrument to the PC through the serial port. -
Page 92: Configuring All Settings
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.5.4 Configuring All Settings A user can use this function to update the entire configuration settings (except the instrument ID, serial number and the datalog option) in the ToxiRAE monitor. To configure all the settings in the instrument, click the Option->Config All menu item, and a message box will appear to remind the user to connect the instrument to the PC through the serial port. -
Page 93: Processing The Logged Data
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6 Processing the Logged Data The ProRAE-Suite software allows the user to retrieve the logged data from the ToxiRAE monitor and display the data in many different formats. The user can also export the displayed text to a tab delimited text file so that Microsoft Excel can read it directly. -
Page 94: Receiving Data
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.1 Receiving Data To receive the logged data from the ToxiRAE monitor, click the Communication->Receive Data menu item or click the Receive Data toolbar button (left arrow with “Recv” letters). A message box will appear to remind user to connect the instrument to the PC through the serial port. -
Page 95: View Logged Data In Text Mode
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.2 View Logged Data in Text Mode Once the user opens a data file or receives the logged data from the instrument, a data window appears, as shown in Figure 5.9. Figure 5.9 Displayed Logged Data The data window is a two-pane client window. - Page 96 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE the left pane and the right pane to the left or to the right to enlarge a pane as desired. To view the data points of a specific event, the user can click the item representing that event under the item Text Mode.
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Page 97: View Stel/Twa/Avg Value
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.3 View STEL/TWA/AVG Value To view the STEL, TWA or AVG value of any event, click the event number item under the tree item STEL/TWA/AVG in the left pane. The right pane displays the STEL, TWA and AVG value of each data point of that event, as shown in Figure 5.10. -
Page 98: View Summary Information
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.4 View Summary Information To view the summary information of any event, such as peak value and minimum value, click the event number item under the tree item Summary in the left pane. The right pane displays the summary information of that event, as shown in Figure 5.11. -
Page 99: View Logged Data In Graph Mode
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.5 View Logged Data in Graph Mode To view the logged data of a specific event in graph mode, click the event item under the tree item Graph Mode in the left pane, and the right pane displays the graph of that event, as shown in Figure 5.12. - Page 100 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE Figure 5.13 Graph Type Tab Page Select graph range: User can choose the value range on the x-axis and y-axis in the Graph Range tab page of the Graph Settings dialog box. To display the Graph Settings dialog box, click any place in the right pane so that pane has the focus, then click Option->Graph Settings menu item to display the Graph Settings dialog box.
- Page 101 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE Figure 5.14 Graph Range Tab Page To choose the range of Y-axis, first click the User Defined radio button in the Y-Axis (Data Value) Range type group box, then user can specify the top value and the bottom value in the Data Value Range (Y-axis) group box.
- Page 102 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE If the Default radio button is selected in the X-Axis (Data Time) Range group box, the ProRAE-Suite will scale the range of X-axis by itself to cover the every data point on x-axis. 5 - 29...
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Page 103: Export The Displayed Data To A Text File
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.6 Export the Displayed Data to a Text File The ProRAE-Suite software allows the user to export the displayed text to a tab delimited text file so that Microsoft ® Excel can read it directly. To export the text displayed in the right pane to a tab delimited text file, click Option ->... -
Page 104: Exporting Graph To A File
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.7 Exporting Graph to a File The ProRAE-Suite software allows the user to export the displayed graph to a windows bitmap (.bmp) file or a windows metafile (.wmf) file. To export the displayed graph in the right pane to a windows bitmap or metafile file, first click any place in the right pane to make sure that the graph pane has the focus, then click Option ->... -
Page 105: Print The Logged Data
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.8 Print the Logged Data After viewing the data results, the user may print the data to a printer in order to obtain a hard copy of the text or graphic data report. First, click any place in the right pane to set the focus on that pane, then select the File ->... -
Page 106: Upgrade The Datalog Option
COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE 5.6.9 Upgrade the Datalog Option To upgrade the datalog option of the ToxiRAE monitor, open the ProRAE-Suite software. Do not open any configuration file or data file so the ProRAE-Suite software has no client window open, as shown in Figure 5.15. - Page 107 COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR TOXIRAE Figure 5.16 Enable Datalog Dialog Box Figure 5.16 shows that the instrument’s datalog feature are currently disabled. If the user wants to enable the datalog option, click Enable radio button, and type the three-digit authorization code in the Authorization Code field, then click the OK button to close the dialog box.
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Page 108: Theory Of Operation
THEORY OF OPERATION 6. THEORY OF OPERATION ToxiRAE unit uses a newly developed electrodeless discharge UV lamp as the high-energy photon source for the PID instrument. A special high-efficiency lamp driver is developed to turn on the UV lamp (see Figure 6.1). LCD display pump driver... - Page 109 THEORY OF OPERATION The ionization chamber for this ToxiRAE unit is constructed as a small cavity in front of the UV lamp. The electrode is made of wired mesh so that the high energy UV light can shine through the mesh and excite the gas molecules when they pass in front of the UV window.
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Page 110: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 7. MAINTENANCE As shown in Figure 7.1, the major maintenance items of a ToxiRAE PLUS are: • Battery Pack • Sensor Module • Lamp Figure 7.1 Main Components of ToxiRAE 7 - 1... -
Page 111: Battery Charging And Replacement
MAINTENANCE 7.1 Battery Charging and Replacement When the display shows a flashing message "Bat," the battery requires recharging. The battery may be replaced in the field if required. It is recommended to recharge the ToxiRAE unit upon returning from fieldwork. A fully charged battery powers a ToxiRAE unit for 12 hours continuous operation. - Page 112 MAINTENANCE Recharging Pocket PID Unit 1. Turn off power of the Pocket PID unit. 2. Place the Pocket PID unit into the slot of the charging station to recharge (see Section 3.0). 3. Make sure that the indicator LED turns red to indicate that the unit has made good contact and is being charged.
- Page 113 MAINTENANCE Replacing Alkaline Battery Adapter 1. Insert two fresh AAA size alkaline batteries into the adapter. Make sure that the polarity of the battery is observed. 2. Follow the same procedure as described above to replace the battery adapter. 7 - 4...
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Page 114: Sensor Module Cleaning
MAINTENANCE 7.2 Sensor Module Cleaning During the course of normal operation, a film of gas vapor may build up inside the sensor module and the filter. The rate at which the film develops depends on the type and concentration of the vapors being sampled. As a guide, it is recommended to clean the sensor module and filter regularly upon returning from fieldwork. - Page 115 MAINTENANCE 5. Clean the sensor cap and all the surface of the filter thoroughly with methanol using a cotton swab. 6. If the filter is dirty, clean the filter with methanol. 7. Refer to Figure 7.1, re-assemble the cleaned sensor module and the filter.
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Page 116: Lamp Cleaning And Replacement
MAINTENANCE 7.3 Lamp Cleaning and Replacement If the lamp does not turn on or there is excessive film build -up on the lamp window, the unit will display a message of "Lmp" to indicate cleaning or replacing of the lamp is required. - Page 117 MAINTENANCE Lamp Window Cleaning Procedure: Clean the lamp window surface by wiping it with anhydrous methanol using a cotton swab. Rub in a circular motion at moderate pressure. After cleaning, hold the lamp up to the light at an angle to detect any remaining film.
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Page 118: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 8. TROUBLESHOOTING To aid the user in diagnosing the instrument, the unit has a special mode that can display critical, low level parameters. Along with a troubleshooting table, the user can usually narrow the problem down to one or two areas and correct the problem without having to return the unit for repair. - Page 119 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 8.1 Key Action Results 10 x1 [MODE] Lamp 154 [MODE] Pump 10 [MODE] No Lamp? [MODE] Bat 2.4V [MODE] Run Time ... 00:01 [MODE] Log On? (if log option) [MODE] PC comm? [MODE] 10 x1 The Lamp and Pump displays indicate the present power consumption of the respective devices.
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Page 120: Troubleshooting Table
TROUBLESHOOTING 8.2 Troubleshooting Table Table 8.2 Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions Reasons: Discharged battery. Cannot turn on power Defective battery. after Microcomputer hang-up. charging the Solutions: Charge or replace battery. battery Disconnect then connect battery to reset computer. Reasons: Defective LED or LCD back No LED or LCD back light. - Page 121 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions Reasons: Dirty sensor module. Reading abnormally Dirty filter. high Excessive moisture and water condensation. Solutions: Clean sensor module. Replace filter. Blow dry the sensor module. Reasons: Dirty sensor. “Lmp”/“Fan” message Weak or defective lamp. during Defective pump (Fan).
- Page 122 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions Reasons: There is actually a small Read a small background background gas level. value Instrument zero drift. Solutions: Do zero gas calibration (see Section 4.4.1). Reasons: Incorrect gas calibration. Reading jumping Low sensitivity to cal gas. around Solutions: Calibrate the unit.
- Page 123 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions Reasons: Discharged battery. "Bat" message in operation Solutions: Recharge battery. Reasons: Dirty or wet sensor. Full scale measurement Solutions: Clean and dry sensor. in humid environment Replace filter. Reasons: Dirty lamp / sensor module. Measurement max out at Weak lamp.
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Page 124: Appendix A. Reference Of Display Mode
APPENDIX A. QUICK REFERENCE OF DISPLAY MODE APPENDIX A. QUICK REFERENCE OF DISPLAY MODE display wrong [N]+[m] for 3 seconds Password Instantaneous Security Level ? Check correct =0 or 2 STEL Toggle Manual Toggle Datalog Back Light Program Peak Mode Battery volt Run Time Log On/Off ? - Page 125 APPENDIX A. QUICK REFERENCE OF DISPLAY MODE ToxiRAE POCKET PID DISPLAY MODE Display Meaning MODE ON!... power on and version # V 1.20D firmware version, datalog option SNxxxxxx unit’s serial number Diagnose diagnostic in progress Alarms ... current 4 alarm limits Bat =2.8 V battery voltage Mem xx%...
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Page 126: Appendix B. Reference Of Program Mode
APPENDIX B. QUICK REFERENCE OF PROGRAM MODE APPENDIX B. QUICK REFERENCE OF PROGRAM MODE Calib? Zero? Span? Check? Cal Gas= Alarm? TWA= STEL= Data? Clear? Period= Clock? Month= Date= Hour= Year= Minute= Gas? Gas= Facotr= Setup? User= Site= B - 1... - Page 127 APPENDIX B. QUICK REFERENCE OF PROGRAM MODE ToxiRAE POCKET PID PROGRAM MODE Display Meaning MODE & N/- Calib? calibrate instrument? Alarm? set alarm limits? Data? set datalog options? Clock? set real time clock? Gas? select gas correction factor? Setup? setup instrument information? Zero? zero gas calibration? Span?
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Page 128: Appendix C. Response Information
APPENDIX C. RESPONSE INFORMATION APPENDIX C. RESPONSE INFORMATION Calibration factors for a number of commonly used organic vapor for 10.6 eV lamp is included in Table C.1 Correction Factors for the 10.6 eV lamp: Table C.1 Compound Correction Factor Acetaldehyde Acetone Allyl alcohol Benzene... - Page 129 APPENDIX C. RESPONSE INFORMATION Correction Factors for the 10.6 eV lamp continued: Isopropyl alcohol Methyl ethyl ketone 0.86 Methyl isobutyl ketone Methyl methacrylate Octane (n-) 0.58 Perchloroethylene 0.31 Pinene ( Pinene ( 0.37 Propylene Styrene 0.42 Tetrahydrofuran 0.50 Toluene Trichloroethylene 0.52 Vinyl chloride 2.14...
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Page 130: Appendix D. Rae Systems Technical Notes
TN-116 ToxiRAE Oxygen Monitor (PGM-36) at a Glance π TN-117 ToxiRAE Combustible Gas Monitor (PGM-37) at a Glance π TN-118 Use of RAE PIDs for Soil Headspace Measurements π TN-119 Calculation of STEL, TWA, Min., Max., and Average Values for ToxiRAE PID. D - 1... - Page 131 APPENDIX D. RAE SYSTEMS TECHNICAL NOTES π TN-120 Measuring Correction Factors for Volatile Compounds with MiniRAE 7 and ToxiRAE PIDs π TN-121 CO Sensor Cross-Sensitivity and Removal with Charcoal Filter π TN-122 MiniRAE Compliance with EPA Method 21 π TN-123 Diagnostic Modes for RAE Instruments π...
- Page 132 APPENDIX D. RAE SYSTEMS TECHNICAL NOTES π TN-137 Exiting Diagnostic Mode for ToxiRAE LEL π TN-138 RAE System Year 2000 Compliance π TN-139 UltraRAE Communication with NT π TN-140 Tubing Volume π TN-141 MultiRAE Remote Control π TN-142 MiniRAE 2000 Compound Library π...
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Page 133: Appendix E. Rae Systems Application Notes
AP-207 PIDs as an Arson Investigation Tool π AP-208 HAZMAT User List π AP-209 UltraRAE User List π AP-210 North American RAE Instrument User List π AP-211 PIDs for Continuous Monitoring of VOCs π AP-212 PIDs for Indoor Air Quality π... - Page 134 APPENDIX E. RAE SYSTEMS APPLICATION NOTES See Appendix F on how to obtain Application Notes. E - 2...
- Page 135 Please send me the following information: Name: Company: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Country: Telephone: Fax: Technical Notes: (just list TN #) Application Notes: (just list AP #) Comments: Thank you, RAE Systems Sales & Marketing Department F - 1...
- Page 136 Only send accessories with the instrument when they are also in need of repair. This will help us get your equipment back to you in an efficient manner. Thank you, RAE Systems Service Department G - 1...
- Page 137 RAE's obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at RAE's option, any defective part if returned to a RAE authorized factory repair center, with shipping charges prepaid by the buyer, and which, upon inspection by RAE, shall prove to have been defective in normal use and service.
- Page 138 RAE neither assumes nor authorizes any other firm or person to assume on RAE's behalf any liability in any way connected with the sale of RAE products. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY SHALL EXTEND TO BUYER OF RECORD ONLY AND NOT TO SALES MADE BY BUYER'S CUSTOMERS.
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Page 139: Main Contact Numbers
RAE Systems Inc. 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 Main Contact Numbers TEL: 408.952.8200 FAX: 408.952.8480 Toll Free Numbers Instrument Sales: 877.RAE.CUSTomer (723-2878) Technical Service: 888.RAE.4800 (723.4800) Tube Sales: 888.RAE.TUBE (723.8823) E-mail: Instrument Sales: raesales@raesystems.com Technical Service: tech@raesystems.com raetubes@raesystems.com...