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Summary of Contents for Rae EntryRAE
- Page 1 Using the EntryRAE Affordable, superior protection from the expected unexpected...
- Page 2 Agenda • EntryRAE Features • Daily Start-up • Pump Cycle • Monitor Mode • Programming Mode • Calibration • AutoRAE Docking Station...
- Page 3 EntryRAE Features • 5-sensor confined space entry monitor – PID (0-999 ppm VOCs) (10.6 eV lamp) – Oxygen (0-30% vol) – LEL (0-100% LEL) – H S (0-100 ppm) – CO (0-500 ppm) – Displays STEL, TWA, High and Low values •...
- Page 4 EntryRAE Features • Big display • Big buttons • Rugged construction...
- Page 5 EntryRAE Features • Datalogging • Drop-in charging station with PC connectivity • Fast access to sensors and battery Vehicle Mount with latch (optional accessory)
- Page 6 EntryRAE Features • AutoRAE docking station for automated bump test and calibration system (optional accessory)
- Page 7 Daily Start-up There are 2 main steps to start-up: 1. Turn on the monitor 2. Do a fresh air calibration...
- Page 8 Turn the Monitor On To turn on the EntryRAE, press the (mode) key for 1 second The monitor will perform a warm-up sequence...
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Page 9: Daily Startup
Daily Start-up • Warm-up sequence... - Page 10 Daily Start-up • Warm-up sequence – Firmware version displays (varies over time)
- Page 11 Daily Start-up • Warm-up sequence – Firmware version displayed – Display segments tested...
- Page 12 Daily Start-up • Warm-up sequence – Firmware version displayed – Display segments tested – The buzzer sounds – The LEDs blink – The vibrator cycles on and off...
- Page 13 Daily Start-up • Warm-up sequence – Firmware version displayed – Display segments tested – The buzzer sounds – The LEDs blink – The vibrator cycles on and off – Alarm limits appear in order (High, Low, STEL, TWA)
- Page 14 Daily Start-up • Time and Date – The time is shown in 24-hour format, and the date is shown in “ddmmyy” format.
- Page 15 Daily Start-up • Time and Date – If the monitor has never been programmed before or if the clock battery is dead, you will see a "date error" message. – Press @ to acknowledge the error.
- Page 16 Daily Start-up • Calibration Needed – Based upon a Cal Due Day that you set – Can also appear if the Time or Date were changed – Press @ to acknowledge the message.
- Page 17 Daily Start-up • Fresh Air Calibration – You must be in clean ambient air!
- Page 18 Daily Start-up • Fresh Air Calibration – You must be in clean ambient air! – Press Y and the calibration will begin.
- Page 19 Daily Start-up • Fresh Air Calibration – You must be in clean ambient air! – Press Y and the calibration will begin. – The display will count- down from 5 to 1...
- Page 20 Daily Start-up • Fresh Air Calibration – The calibration data is updated – The monitor warm-up is complete...
- Page 21 Check Sensor Zero • If there are no alarms and the readings are as shown, the EntryRAE is ready for use...
- Page 22 Test Pump • Test the pump by blocking the inlet with your finger when the pump is on • The monitor should go into alarm • Press the Y key to clear the alarm • If it does not go into alarm, change the pump threshold...
- Page 23 Check Sensor Zero • If there are no alarms and the readings are as shown, the EntryRAE is ready for • If the monitor has not been used recently, a PID warm- up of up to 3 minutes (180 seconds) may occur, and...
- Page 24 Pump Cycle • The Pump Cycle – 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 25 Pump Cycle • Continuous Operation of the Pump – Pressing the Y key and the N key simultaneously will cause the pump to run continuously for 30 minutes for applications like remote sampling of a confined space prior to entry...
- Page 26 Pump Cycle • Continuous Operation of the Pump – Use ProRAE Studio to change the “continuous operation” time period – Set it to run for up to 99 minutes, or – Set it to run continuously until the instrument is turned off.
- Page 27 Pump Cycle...
- Page 28 Pump Cycle • The Pump Cycle – The pump will also run continuously when: • The concentration of any measured gas or vapor is nearing an alarm condition. • The concentration of VOCs is nearing an alarm condition.
- Page 29 Monitor Mode • Once the warm-up sequence is complete the EntryRAE is in Monitor Mode • In this mode the display shows: – The current concentration of gases in ppm – HIGH – LOW – TWA – STEL • Press the button...
- Page 30 Monitor Mode • HIGH – The highest reading for each gas concentration since the monitor was turned on • LOW – The lowest reading for each concentration since the gas was turned on • STEL – The Short Term Exposure Limit for CO, H2S and VOCs only •...
- Page 31 STEL • Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) – The STEL is the average reading of the gas concentration for the last 15 minutes. – NOTE: The STEL reading does not appear until 15 minutes have elapsed.
- Page 32 • Time Weighted Average (TWA) – The TWA is the accumulated reading of the gas concentration, divided by 8 hours, since the monitor was turned on.
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Page 33: Data Logging
Datalogging • Automatic – 1 minute intervals – 5 days continuous data storage – Wrap-around memory • Stops when the monitor is in Programming Mode – Resumes when the monitor is back in Monitor Mode • Use ProRAE Studio software to manage datalogged data... - Page 34 ProRAE Studio • Datalogged data...
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Page 35: Alarm Signals
Alarm Signals • If the pre-set alarm limits are exceeded, the monitor will go into alarm, and the user should leave the contaminated area immediately. - Page 36 EntryRAE Alarms: High • Pre-set HIGH alarms...
- Page 37 EntryRAE Alarms: Low • Pre-set LOW alarms...
- Page 38 EntryRAE Alarms: STEL • Pre-set STEL Alarms...
- Page 39 EntryRAE Alarms: TWA • Pre-set TWA Alarms...
- Page 40 EntryRAE Alarms: NEG • The negative (NEG) alarm is tripped if the Fresh Air Calibration was performed in a contaminated environment • The instrument requires calibration...
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Page 41: Programming Mode
Programming Mode • Programming mode is used to – Calibrate – Change alarm limits – Change alarm settings – Enable/Disable sensors... - Page 42 Programming Mode • To get into Programming Mode – Press the and N keys until the “Fresh Air Cal” screen appears...
- Page 43 Programming Mode...
- Page 44 Programming Mode • Press the N key to scroll through the programming options • Press the Y key to enter a programming option • Press the key to move to the sub-option of interest • Use the Y and N keys to change values •...
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Page 45: Span Calibration
Span Calibration • To calibrate an EntryRAE, the following items are needed: – A cylinder of four-gas mix containing • 50% LEL methane • 20.9% O2 • 10 ppm H2S • 50 ppm CO – A cylinder of 100 ppm isobutylene. - Page 46 Calibration • Fresh Air Calibration – You must be in clean ambient air! – Press Y and the calibration will begin – When it is complete it will move on to the next step of calibration...
- Page 47 Calibration • Multi-Sensor Calibration – Connect the calibration adapter to the EntryRAE and put a regulator (500 cc per minute flow rate) on the 4-gas mix cylinder. – Connect the open end of the calibration adapter to the Calibration adapter...
- Page 48 Calibration • Multi-Sensor Calibration – When “Span Cal?” appears on the display, press Y and turn the gas all the way – The monitor will countdown from 70 seconds.
- Page 49 Calibration • Multi-Sensor Calibration – When the countdown is done, compare the readings displayed on the monitor to the span gas values indicated on the gas cylinder – The readings should closely agree with the span gas values.
- Page 50 Calibration • PID Calibration – The final step is to calibrate the PID sensor. – Connect the isobutylene cylinder to the EntryRAE...
- Page 51 Calibration • PID Calibration – Press Y and turn the gas all the way on. – The monitor will countdown from 30 – Turn off the gas flow and remove the calibration adapter from the monitor. – The reading should closely agree with the span gas value.
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Page 52: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery... - Page 53 Accessing Sensors Easy access to sensors...
- Page 54 Accessing Sensors Easy access to sensors • Loosen two screws...
- Page 55 Accessing Sensors Easy access to sensors • Loosen two screws • Push the screws...
- Page 56 Accessing Sensors Easy access to sensors • Loosen two screws • Push the screws • The gas plate on the front of the EntryRAE comes off...
- Page 57 Cleaning the PID Pull the PID out using the tweezers from the toolkit...
- Page 58 Cleaning the PID • You must use the special swabs provided! • Use isopropyl alcohol or methyl alcohol...
- Page 59 Cleaning the PID Dip the swab in the alcohol and gently clean the exposed area of the lamp...
- Page 60 Cleaning the PID • Allow to dry for 24 hours. • Put back in monitor • Calibrate!
- Page 61 Accessing the Battery Easy access to battery...
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Page 62: Accessing The Battery
Accessing the Battery • Loosen three screws... - Page 63 Accessing the Battery • Loosen three screws • Lift off the cover...
- Page 64 Accessing the Battery • Loosen three screws • Lift off the cover • Lift out the battery...
- Page 65 Accessing the Battery Alkaline battery adapter...
- Page 66 Charcoal Filter for CO • CO sensor is sensitive to hydrocarbons • Replace the filter every 4 to 6 weeks • More frequently in dirty environments...
- Page 67 Setting the Pump Threshold • If the monitor fails the pump test, re-set the pump threshold – Press the Y and keys simultaneously for about 4 seconds – the sensor readings will go blank – Release the keys • Using the scroll through the display until it reads “HI LO”...
- Page 68 Setting the Pump Threshold • To set the pump stall alarm, write down the HI value as found • While the pump is running block the pump inlet for about 5 seconds until the HI reading stabilizes • Write down the new HI value. Add the two HI values together, and then divide by two to get the average value •...
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Page 69: Other Resources
Other Resources • To learn more about how to put your new PID to good use, please read the Technical and Application Notes included on this CDROM. – Brief, 1-2 pages – To the point, e.g., • “Using PIDs for LEL measurements”... - Page 70 Thank You! Thank you for purchasing a RAE Systems, Inc. monitor. We hope you are more than satisfied with your purchase. We want to hear from you! If you have a special application that you want to share with us, a question, a suggestion, a concern… please,...