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Rae AreaRAE Operation And Maintenance

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  • Page 1 Rev 20040413...
  • Page 2 Training Agenda: • System Overview • AreaRAE Operation and Maintenance • System Setup • ProRAE Remote Software • ProRAE Suite...
  • Page 3 Training Agenda:...
  • Page 4 Components of a Wireless System ProRAE Remote Host Passive Monitor Controller Detectors Host Controller Passive Monitor...
  • Page 6 Section Agenda • AreaRAE Operation and Maintenance – AreaRAE features – AreaRAE Kits – Turning on the AreaRAE – AreaRAE Startup – Operation Modes (Overview) • Normal Mode • Program Mode – Alarm modes – ProRAE Suite overview...
  • Page 8 AreaRAE Monitor Features • 5 internal sensors – PID – O2, LEL – Gamma – Toxics • Optional GPS • Built-In 902-928 MHz RAELink modem – Frequency hopping, spread spectrum – Up to 2 miles / 3.2 kilometers – North America, Australia, parts of Latin America and other markets •...
  • Page 9 AreaRAE Monitor Features • Large LED display and alarm light • Loud (> 100 dB) Alarm (can be muted) • Strong 500 cc/min Sampling pump • 4-Way power – Li-Ion rechargeable battery – Alkaline battery – 120 / 240 VAC –...
  • Page 10 AreaRAE Monitor Features • Long Run time: – 18 hrs w/Li-ion, 9 hrs with Alkaline – Continuous operation via AC power • Rugged Housing: – IP53 for water and dust proof – Withstands 1 meter drop – Size: 7.25"L x 6.0"W x 4.5"H –...
  • Page 11 AreaRAE Monitor Sensors • Oxygen: 0-30% • Combustibles: 0-100% of LEL • Toxic sensors: – CO, H S, SO , NO, NO , Cl , HCN, NH , PH • VOC monitor: 0-2000 PPM • Gamma Sensor: 1-4000 uR/h ( uSv/h)
  • Page 12 • Pump stall feature: – when moisture is detected or when pump is blocked the pump will shut off, – protecting the AreaRAE from potential damage • ~300cc/min at Low flow, ~550cc/min at High flow • Only use Teflon tubing...
  • Page 14 AreaRAE Kits The AreaRAE (PGM-5020) consists of: • AreaRAE monitor • Up to five sensors • Carbon filters, for monitors equipped with a CO sensor • Calibration adapter • Quick Reference Guide • Operation and Maintenance manual • Shoulder strap...
  • Page 15 AreaRAE Kits • Charger • Spare alkaline battery pack • Ten spare water and dust trap filters • Three-inch inlet probe • Hard transport case with pre-cut foam • Fifteen feet (5 meters) of Teflon® tubing • Tool kit • Lamp cleaning kit, for monitors equipped with a...
  • Page 17 AreaRAE Start-up: Turning On • Hold “MODE” Key to turn on • Alarm will beep once • Watch display screen for messages such as: – Sensors installed & their warranty expiration – Alarm limits – Last calibration date – User/Alarm/Datalog modes •...
  • Page 18 • If this screen appears during the start-up just acknowledge it with the “Y” key and follow the procedure for setting the clock. • The battery has gone dead and the AreaRAE has detected a mismatch between the date code on the sensors and its internal clock.
  • Page 19 • This is a warning screen. As long as the sensor calibrates properly it is valid to continue using it. Acknowledge by pressing the “Y” key to continue warm- • For maximum AreaRAE availability, RAE Systems recommends replacing sensors at the end of their warranty period...
  • Page 20 Start-up: Check Sensor Zero • After 90 sec. warm-up, the AreaRAE should display for all of the installed sensors • If there is no alarm, and the sensor readings are in the range shown above, then the AreaRAE is ready for use.
  • Page 21 Start-up: Check Sensor Zero TOX1 TOX2 20.6-21.2 • If any reading is outside these limits, wait a few minutes then check again. – If readings are in limits use the unit – If readings are still outside these limits perform “Fresh air calibration”...
  • Page 22 • “Lamp” display along with audible alarm indicates that PID lamp has failed to light • Press “Y/+” key to clear alarm, if it clears AreaRAE is ready for use • If alarm does not clear, wait a few minutes and check...
  • Page 23 AreaRAE Start-up: Lamp Alarm • If after a few minutes the “Lamp” message remains, turn off AreaRAE and restart • If after restart “Lamp” message disappears, AreaRAE is ready for use • If after restart “Lamp” message remains, the PID Lamp...
  • Page 24 AreaRAE Start-up: Pump Alarm • Every time the AreaRAE is used it is important to check pump flow • Block the filter on the pump inlet • Reset pump alarm by pressing the “Y” key • If pump does not go into alarm, check for loose/cracked...
  • Page 25 Wireless Mode Display • A small radio antenna displayed in the left center of the AreaRAE screen indicates that the wireless link is established...

  • Page 26: Gps Mode Display

    GPS Mode Display • A small satellite displayed in the left center of the AreaRAE screen indicates that the GPS is communicating. • A minimum of 3 satellites is needed for good signal • The display will show a max of 4 satellites...

  • Page 28: Operation Modes

    Operation Modes There are three operation modes: • Normal – for normal sensing operation and viewing current status of the monitor • Program – for monitor setup, calibration, etc • Diagnostic – troubleshooting tools...
  • Page 30 3 User Modes Normal Mode has different privilege levels or User Modes • Program Mode: 11 screens for most advanced users • Display Mode: 7 screens and has password to get into programming (default mode) • Text Mode: 3 screens and has password to get into programming...
  • Page 31 Comparison of User Modes Program (11) Display (7) Text (3) Sensor ID Sensor ID Sensor ID w/OK PEAK PEAK Battery PC Comm STEL STEL Battery Battery Time/Date/Temp PC Comm Start Datalog* LEL Gas * Will not show VOC Gas if no datalogging Disable GPS? option or auto PC Comm...
  • Page 32 Instantaneous Reading (Main Display) • AreaRAE will return to this screen in 60 seconds if left in any subsequent screen • This screen alternates between the instantaneous reading and the sensor name approximately every 3 seconds...
  • Page 33 Instantaneous Reading (Main Display) • CO: Carbon Monoxide Sensor • VOC: Photo Ionization Detector (PID) • H2S: Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor • LEL: Combustible gas sensor • OXY: Oxygen sensor • Tap “MODE” key to proceed...
  • Page 34 Peak Reading Display This screen is deleted in Text Mode • Holds Highest reading since AreaRAE was turned on • Press “Y” key to clear peak/min – Screen will prompt: “Are you sure?” – Press “Y” to confirm peak clearing...
  • Page 35 Minimum Reading Display This screen is deleted in Text Mode • Holds Lowest reading since AreaRAE was turned on • Tap “MODE” key to proceed to next screen...
  • Page 36 This screen is deleted in Text Mode • Short Term Exposure Limit (average for the past 15 minutes) • Displays “***” until AreaRAE has been on for 15 minutes • STEL only is calculated for VOC & toxics • STEL alarm beeps once a second •...
  • Page 37 • Time Weighted Average is the accumulated reading of gas concentration divided by 8 hours since the AreaRAE was turned on • TWA only is calculated for VOC & toxics • TWA alarm beeps once per second • Tap “MODE” key to...

  • Page 38: Battery Voltage Display

    Battery Voltage Display This screen is deleted in Text Mode • AreaRAE shuts down when battery voltage drops below 6.2 volts • Normal Full Charge is over 7.6 volts • Tap “MODE” key to proceed to next screen...
  • Page 39 This screen is deleted in Display & Text Mode • Date, Time of day • Accumulated time in hours and minutes since the AreaRAE was turned on • Temperature in Centigrade or Fahrenheit (operating range from -20-45oC, -4-113oF) • Tap “MODE” key to proceed...
  • Page 40 • Manual: logs if “Y/+” key is pushed now • Automatic: this screen is deleted and it logs data when as soon as the AreaRAE on • Scheduled: logs data at a preset time • Will datalog 20,000 points (64 hrs of data) •...
  • Page 41 Datalog Mode Display • A small “L” is displayed in the left center of the AreaRAE screen indicates datalogging • Will datalog 20,000 points (64 hrs, 5 channels, 1 min interval) • User can choose one of 4 datalog modes (Manual, Automatic, Periodic &...
  • Page 42 LEL Units Display This screen is deleted in Display & Text Mode • Target Gas for LEL displayed here (AreaRAE is currently measuring LEL in units of methane) • Correction Factor can only be changed in programming mode • Tap “MODE” key to proceed to next screen...
  • Page 43 VOC Units Display This screen is deleted in Display & Text Mode • Target Gas VOC is displayed here (AreaRAE is currently measuring VOC in units of isobutylene) • Correction Factor can only be changed in programming mode • Tap “MODE” key to proceed to next screen...
  • Page 44 Communicate with PC Display • If “Y/+” key is pushed then AreaRAE will display “Monitor will Pause. OK?” • If “Y/+” key is pushed again the AreaRAE will display “Ready...” until it receives a signal from the computer or the “MODE”...
  • Page 45 Communicate with PC Display • When the AreaRAE is in this communication standby mode it stops monitoring gas concentrations and stops datalogging. • Datalogging must be manually restarted when exiting unless automatic datalogging is in use.
  • Page 47 Operation Modes Remember: There are three operation modes: • Normal – for normal sensing operation and viewing current status of the monitor • Program – for monitor setup, calibration, etc • Diagnostic – troubleshooting tools...
  • Page 48 Getting Into Programming • Hold “MODE” and “N/-” keys for 5 sec. to get in Programming Mode • If AreaRAE asks a question “?” – Answer “Y” or “N” • To Accept or Escape – Use “MODE” Key – repeatedly pushing the “MODE” key will...

  • Page 49: Programming Menus

    Programming Menus • Calibrate Monitor? • Change Alarm Limits? • Change Datalog? • Change Monitor Setup? • Change Sensor Configuration? • Choose (Y) to accept or (N) to move on – ref. Appendix A-2 in AreaRAE Manual...

  • Page 50: Calibrate Monitor

    Calibrate Monitor? • Fresh Air Calibration? – Make sure air is clean! • Multiple Sensor Calibration? • Single Sensor Calibration? • Modify Span Gas Value? • Change LEL/VOC Span Gas? – Choose (Y) to accept or (N) to move on, MODE to escape...
  • Page 51 Fresh Air Calibration? Make sure air is clean!

  • Page 52: Multiple Sensor Calibration

    Multiple Sensor Calibration • At “Multiple Sensor Calibration” press “Y/+” key...
  • Page 53 Multiple Sensor Calibration • For CO/H2S/LEL mixed gas calibration the next screen should appear as above...
  • Page 54 • Attach calibration gas regulator to mixed gas cylinder • Turn on calibration gas • Attach calibration hose to AreaRAE • Press “Y/+” key to display “Apply Mixed Gas on screen • After 60 second countdown, follow instructions on screen...
  • Page 55 Multiple Sensor Calibration • If you get this screen check for gas flow, the AreaRAE will not perform span calibrations unless it senses calibration gas...
  • Page 56 Multiple Sensor Calibration • Try again after you have verified that the gas is correct and it is flowing properly • Follow instructions on screen • Disconnect regulator from gas cylinder when complete calibration TOX1 TOX2 Apply gas or hit any key to start...
  • Page 57 Single Sensor Calibration • VOC can only be calibrated individually, other sensors can be calibrated individually if necessary • At “Single Sensor Calibration” press “Y/+” key • Use “MODE” to select...

  • Page 58: Single Sensor Calibration

    Single Sensor Calibration • Attach calibration gas regulator to VOC (Isobutylene) cylinder • Turn on calibration gas • Attach calibration hose to AreaRAE and make sure it is tight • With cursor on VOC press “Y/+” key • Follow instructions on screen •...
  • Page 59 – Allows you to change the calibration gas values to use other cal gases – Do not change if you are using the RAE Systems cal gas supplied with your meter • Change LEL/VOC Span Gas? – Allows you to change the calibration gas from methane (LEL) &...

  • Page 60: Change Alarm Limits

    Change Alarm Limits? • Change High alarm limit? – 3 Beeps per second (“High”) • Change Low alarm limit? – 2 Beeps per second (“Low”) • Change STEL alarm limit? – 1 Beep per second (“STEL”) • Change TWA alarm limit? –...

  • Page 61: Change Datalog

    Change Datalog? • Clear All Data? • Change Datalog Period? • Select Data Type? • Enable/Disable Datalog? Choose (Y) to accept or (N) to move on, MODE to escape...

  • Page 62: Change Monitor Setup

    Change Monitor Setup? • Change Site ID? • Change User ID? • Change Alarm Mode? • Change User Mode? – “Program” – “Display” – “Text” • Change Real Time Clock? • Change Light & Buzzer Mode?
  • Page 63 Change Monitor Setup? • Change Password? • Change Pump Duty Cycle? • Change Pump Speed? • Change Averaging Method? • Change Display Language? (English, Spanish) • Set Temperature Unit? (C Choose (Y) to accept or (N) to move on MODE to escape...

  • Page 64: Change Sensor Configuration

    Change Sensor Configuration? • Change LEL/VOC Gas Selection? • Enable/Disable Sensor? • Change Dilution Ratio? • Change PID Lamp Type? Choose (Y) to accept or (N) to move on, MODE to escape...
  • Page 65 AreaRAE: Power Off • Hold Mode Key for full 5 seconds • Audible alarm will beep and display will read “Power-down in ...5 seconds” • Plug 15V DC charger into AreaRAE charge port when not in use...
  • Page 67 AreaRAE Alarm Signals • The AreaRAE will provide audible and visual alarms to alert users to unsafe states • It is extremely important to note that during the following conditions the alarm signals are disabled: – When entering the “Communicate with PC?” standby mode.
  • Page 68 AreaRAE Alarms: High • “High” display along with 3 beat/second audible/visible alarm and flashing display backlight indicates that the high alarm has exceeded • VOC sensor (PID) has high alarm setpoint 100 ppm default. • Press “Y/+” key to clear if latching alarm...
  • Page 69 AreaRAE Alarms: Low • “Low” display along with 2 beat/second audible/visual alarm and flashing display backlight indicates that Oxygen sensor has gone into low alarm (less than 19.5% Oxygen default) – All other sensors, Low alarm indicates the first warning –...
  • Page 70 • “STEL” display along with a 1 beat/second audible/visual alarm indicates that VOC or Toxic sensor has exceeded STEL alarm setpoint – 25 ppm VOC default • This alarm will only clear after 15 minutes in clean air or the AreaRAE is turned off!
  • Page 71 • “TWA” display along with a 1 beat/second audible/visual alarm indicates that VOC or Toxic sensor has exceeded the TWA alarm setpoint – 10 ppm VOC default • This alarm will only clear after moving to clean air and then turning off the AreaRAE...
  • Page 72 Alarms: LEL OFF • “OFF” display along with a 3 beat/second audible/visual alarm indicates that LEL sensor has been exposed to too much gas and has shut off to protect the sensor. • Move the meter to clean air and press the “Y” key to reset.
  • Page 73 AreaRAE Alarms: Pump • “Pump” display along with 3 beep audible alarm indicates that pump has stopped due to line clog • Pump alarm is a latching alarm • Clear line/filter and press “Y/+” key to clear alarm and restart pump...
  • Page 74 • A flashing “Bat” display along with a 1 beep alarm every 10 seconds indicates that the battery voltage has dropped below 6.2 V and it will shut down in 20-30 minutes • Quickly complete confined space entry and charge AreaRAE or install alkaline battery...
  • Page 75 Alarms: NEG • “NEG” display along with a 1 beat/second audible/visual alarm indicates that a sensor has drifted negative (below zero) because the sensor was zeroed in an area containing gas. • Perform “Fresh Air Calibration” in an area clear of all gases.
  • Page 77 Host Controller Overview ProRAE Remote Host Controller Detectors Host Controller...
  • Page 78 Connecting the RAELink Host Modem • (A) Connect the rs-232 cable to the RAELink Host modem (WDT-5001) • (B) Connect antenna to the RAELink Host Modem • Connect the other end of the serial cable either directly into the computer, or USB-serial adapter (C), as shown •...
  • Page 79 Connecting the RAELink Host Modem • Take note of which ‘com port’ that you are using. You will need to set this in ProRAE Remote • Make sure that ProRAE Remote is installed as per the instructions on the installation...
  • Page 81 • remote sensor readings into user-friendly displays • Allows real-time, two-way wireless communication between AREARAE and base controller – Continuously displays sensor data – Shows alarm status when necessary – Can send alarm to cell phones and pagers –...
  • Page 82 ProRAE-Remote: Panel View • Panel View: Displays status and alarm condition for all detectors in system – Normal (no alarm) = green – Alarm status (flashing red) Normal Green indicator...
  • Page 83 ProRAE-Remote: Panel View • Alarms: Simulated voice audible alarms along with visual alarms Red “Stop Sign” Alarm Indicators...
  • Page 84 ProRAE-Remote: Status Window •Status window: Shows current reading and history of each sensor for a specific AREARAE monitor...
  • Page 85 ProRAE-Remote: Status Window Displays data from remote sensors: every sensor reading is updated at the master polling interval Alarm Command: Can send command to remote monitor to activate audible and visual alarm along with text messages to the display on the remote sensor(s) Alarm Box: red text display shows pump is clogged...
  • Page 86 Safe Area phone and provide a text Hazardous Area (CID2) message of the alarm RF link status. • The AREARAE system can be set up and left running without the Unit 1 requirement for an operator at the host controller at all times.
  • Page 87 Safe Area text message of the Hazardous Area (CID2) alarm status. RF link • The AREARAE system can be set up and left running Unit 1 without the requirement for an operator at the host controller at all times.
  • Page 88 ProRAE Remote:Log View •Can show data history for each remote monitor as text...
  • Page 89 ProRAE Remote:Log View •Also can show data history or each remote monitor as a graph...
  • Page 90 ProRAE Remote: Image View •Place the remote unit on an imported map (bmp, jpg, gif) •Status windows can be shown on this view just like panel...
  • Page 91 ProRAE Remote:GPS Option ProRAE-GPS will automatically place remote unit on the correct map within 10 meters base upon info received from the remote unit Zoom in, zoom out and map manipulation...
  • Page 93 ProRAE Suite ProRAE Suite is used for: • Changing monitor settings • Uploading log data • Upgrading firmware...

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