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MiniRAE 3000
ppbRAE 3000
Basic Operation
Pocket Reference
PN: 059-4030-000-D
Rev. B August 2010

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  • Page 1 MiniRAE 3000 ppbRAE 3000 Basic Operation Pocket Reference PN: 059-4030-000-D Rev. B August 2010...
  • Page 2 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Read Before Operating This Pocket Reference is intended as a quick guide to basic use and calibration of your instrument. It does not cover advanced features. Information on advanced features and other operation modes is included in the User’s Guide.
  • Page 3 Read and understand the User’s Guide completely before operating or servicing. Use only RAE Systems battery packs, part numbers 059- 3051-000, 059-3052-000, and 059-3054-000. This instrument has not been tested in an explosive gas/air atmosphere having an oxygen concentration greater than 21%.
  • Page 4 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference For maximum safety, the accuracy of the instrument should be checked by exposing it to a known concentration calibration gas before each day’s use. Do not use USB/PC communication in hazardous locations. Intrinsic Safety: US and Canada: Class I, Division 1,...
  • Page 5 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Special Notes When the instrument is taken out of the transport case and turned on for the first time, there may be some residual organic or inorganic vapor trapped inside the detector chamber. The initial PID sensor reading may indicate a few ppm.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Contents Charging The Battery ............6 Charging A Spare Rechargeable Battery ......8 Pump Status & Calibration Status ........10 User Interface..............12 Display ................15 Operating The Instrument ..........16 Turning The Instrument On ........... 17 Turning The Instrument Off ..........

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Charging The Battery Always fully charge the battery before using the instrument. The instrument’s Li-ion battery is charged by placing the instrument in its cradle. Contacts on the bottom of the instrument meet the cradle’s contacts, transferring power without other connections.
  • Page 8 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference 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 in the cradle glow The instrument begins charging automatically. The “Primary”...

  • Page 9: Charging A Spare Rechargeable Battery

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference cradle properly. If you still receive the message, check the Troubleshooting section of this guide. Charging A Spare Rechargeable Battery A rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged when it is not inside the monitor. The charging cradle is designed to accommodate both types of charging.
  • Page 10 Note: If you need to replace the Li-ion battery pack, replacements are available from RAE Systems. The part number is 059-3051-000. Note: An Alkaline Battery Adapter (part number 059-...

  • Page 11: Pump Status & Calibration Status

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Low Voltage Warning When the battery’s charge falls below a preset voltage, the instrument warns you by beeping once and flashing once every minute, and the “empty battery” icon blinks on and off once per second.
  • Page 12 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference If there is a pump failure or obstruction that disrupts the pump, you will see this icon blinking on and off: If you see this blinking icon, consult the Trouble- shooting section in the User’s Guide.

  • Page 13: User Interface

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference User Interface The instrument’s user interface consists of the display, LEDs, an alarm transducer, and four keys. The keys are: MODE Flashlight on/off The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes time, battery condition, and other functions.
  • Page 14 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference LEDs and flashlight Display Y/+ key N/- key MODE key Flashlight on/off key...
  • Page 15 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Three panes along 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 corresponds to the [N/-] key.

  • Page 16: Display

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Display The display shows the following information: Graph Graphic representation of concentration plotted over time Gas info* Tells the Correction Factor and type of calibration gas Reading Concentration of gas as measured Indicates that calibration should be...

  • Page 17: Operating The Instrument

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Operating The Instrument The instrument is designed as a broadband VOC gas monitor and datalogger for work in hazardous environments. It gives real-time measurements and activates alarm signals whenever the exposure exceeds preset limits. Prior to factory shipment, the instrument is preset with default alarm limits and the sensor is pre- calibrated with standard calibration gas.

  • Page 18: Turning The Instrument On

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Turning The Instrument 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. If any tests (including sensor and memory tests fail), refer to the Troubleshooting section of the User’s Guide.

  • Page 19: Turning The Instrument Off

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Turning The Instrument Off 1. Press and hold the Mode key for 3 seconds. A 5- second countdown to shutoff begins. 2. Once the countdown stops, the instrument is off. Release the Mode key. 3. When you see “Unit off...” release your finger from the [MODE] key.

  • Page 20: Basic User Mode/Hygiene Mode

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Basic User Mode/Hygiene Mode (Default Settings) The instrument is programmed to operate in Basic User Mode/Hygiene Mode as its default. This 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.
  • Page 21 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference...

  • Page 22: Entering Calibration

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Entering Calibration 1. Press and hold [MODE] and [N/-] until you see the Password screen. 2. In Basic User Mode, you do not need a password to perform calibrations. Instead of inputting a password, enter calibration by pressing [MODE].
  • Page 23 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference The Calibration screen is now visible with Zero Calibration highlighted. These are your options: • Press [Y/+] to select the highlighted calibration (Zero Calib or Span Calib). • Press [MODE] to exit calibration and return to the main display and resume measurement.

  • Page 24: Standard Two-Point Calibration (Zero & Span)

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Standard Two-Point Calibration (Zero & Span) The following diagram shows the instrument’s calibrations in Basic/Hygiene mode. Note: In the diagram, a dashed line indicates automatic change to another screen.
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  • Page 26: Zero (Fresh Air) Calibration

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Zero (Fresh Air) Calibration This procedure determines the zero point of the sensor calibration curve. To perform a fresh air calibration, use the calibration adapter to connect the instrument to a “fresh” air source such as from a cylinder or Tedlar bag (optional accessory).
  • Page 27 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference If you have pressed [Y/+] to enter Zero calibration, then you will see this message: 1. Turn on your Zero calibration gas. 2. Press [Y/+] to start calibration. Note: At this point, you may press [MODE] if you decide that you do not want to initiate calibration.
  • Page 28 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference During the zeroing process, the instrument performs the Zero calibration automatically and does not require any actions on your part. Note: To abort the zeroing process at any time and proceed to Span calibration, press [N/-] at any time while zeroing is being performed.

  • Page 29: Span Calibration

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Span Calibration This procedure 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 regulator is the simplest way to perform this procedure.
  • Page 30 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference • Press [Y/+] to enter Span calibration. • Press [N/-] to skip Span calibration and return to Zero calibration. • Press [MODE] to exit Span calibration and return to the top calibration menu. If you have pressed [Y/+] to enter Span calibration, then...
  • Page 31 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference that you do not want to initiate calibration. This will abort the span calibration and take you directly to the Calibration menu for Zero calibration. 3. Span calibration starts and displays this message: Calibrating... During the Span calibration process, there is a 30-second countdown and the instrument performs the Span calibration automatically.
  • Page 32 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference When Span calibration is complete, you see this message: Span 1 is done! Reading = 100.0 ppm The instrument then exits Span calibration and shows the Zero calibration menu on its display. Note: The reading should be very close to the span gas...

  • Page 33: Exiting Two-Point Calibration

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Exiting Two-Point Calibration 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 and then returns to...

  • Page 34: Alarm Signal Summary

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Alarm Signal Summary If the measured gas concentration exceeds any of the preset limits, the buzzer and red flashing LED are activated immediately to warn you of the alarm condition. The instrument also alarms if one of the following conditions occurs: battery voltage falls below a preset voltage level, failure of the UV lamp, or pump stall.
  • Page 35 MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference STEL Gas exceeds “STEL” 1 Beep/flash per second* limit Pump Pump failure 3 beeps/flashes per second icon flashes Lamp PID lamp failure 3 beeps/flashes per second plus “Lamp” message on display Battery Low battery 1 flash per minute, 1 beep...

  • Page 36: Preset Alarm Limits & Calibration

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Preset Alarm Limits & Calibration The instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas, and is programmed with default alarm limits. Cal Gas unit Low High TWA STEL Span (Isobu- tylene) ppbRAE 3000 MiniRAE 3000...

  • Page 37: Sampling Pump

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Sampling Pump When approaching the end of the specified lifetime of the pump, it will consume higher amount of energy and reduce its sample draw capability significantly. When this occurs, it is necessary to replace or rebuild the pump.

  • Page 38: Ordering Replacement Parts

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Ordering Replacement Parts If you need replacement parts, contact your local RAE Systems distributor. A list is available online: http://www.raesystems.com In the U.S., you can order sensors, replacement batteries, and other accessories online at: http://istore.raesystems.com/...

  • Page 39: Special Servicing Note

    MiniRAE 3000/ppbRAE 3000 Pocket Reference Special Servicing Note If the instrument needs to be serviced, contact either: 1. The RAE Systems distributor from whom the instrument was purchased; they will return the instrument on your behalf. 2. The RAE Systems Technical Service Department.

  • Page 40: Technical Support

    RAE Systems by Honeywell 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA Web: www.raesystems.com Technical Support To contact RAE Systems Technical Support Team: Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific (US) Time Phone (toll-free): +1 888-723-4800 Phone: +1 408-952-8461 Email: tech@raesystems.com...

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