User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Standard Contents
- 2. General Information
- 3. User Interface
- 4. Wireless Control And Submenus
- 5. Battery
- 6. Turning The QRAE 3 On And Off
- 7. Modes Of Operation
- 8. Programming
- 8.
- 8.3.2.1. Multi Bump
- 8.3.2.2. Multi Zero
- 8.3.2.3. Multi Span
- 8.3.2.4. Single Bump
- 8.3.2.5. Single Zero
- 8.3.2.6. Single Span
- 8.3.2.7. Set LEL Cal. Gas
- 8.3.2.8. Set Span Value
- 8.3.3. Measurement
- 8.3.4. Datalog
- This operation erases all data stored in the datalog.
- Note: Once the datalog is cleared, the data cannot be recovered.
- Data Selection allows you to select which types of data are stored and made available when you download your datalog to a computer via ProRAE Studio II (version 1.7.0 or higher) software.
- You can choose any or all of four types of data (you must choose at least one):
- Minimum
- Average
- Maximum
- Real Time
- The instrument offers two options for starting the datalogging process:
- Auto Automatically collects datalog information every time the instrument is sampling until the datalog memory is full.
- Manual Datalogging occurs only when you manually initiate it (see below for details).
- When the instrument is set to Manual Datalog, you can turn datalogging on and off by repeatedly pressing [MODE] and stepping through the screens from the main display until you reach the screen that says “Start Datalog?”
- When you reach the screen that says “Start Datalog?” press [Y/+] to start it. You see “Datalog Started,” confirming that datalogging is now on.
- If datalogging is running, it says, “Stop Datalog?” Press [Y/+] to stop datalogging. Otherwise, press [MODE] to advance to the next screen.
- Date Month (MM) and Day (DD) have two digits each, while the year (YYYY) uses four digits.
- The display’s contrast can be increased or decreased from its default setting. You may not need to ever change the default setting, but sometimes you can optimize the display to suit extreme temperature and ambient brightness/darkness conditions.
- If the QRAE 3 is equipped with a pump, the pump can operate at two speeds, high and low. Running at low speed is quieter, extends pump lifespan, and conserves a small amount of power. There is almost no difference in sampling accuracy. Note: High spee...
- Choose and enter an 8-digit Site ID to uniquely identify the particular site where the instrument is to be used. The first four digits can be an alphabet letter or number, while the last four digits can only be numbers. This Site ID is included in the...
- Note: Advance through the alphabet and numbers (0 through 9) by one with each press of the [Y/+] key. To scroll quickly, hold down the [Y/+] key for as long as you want it to scroll rapidly. Save your changes by highlighting “OK” and pressing [Y/+].
- Enter an 8-digit alphanumeric User ID to uniquely identify a user. This User ID is included in the datalog report.
- Note: Advance through the alphabet and numbers (0 through 9) by one with each press of the [Y/+] key. To scroll quickly, hold down the [Y/+] key for as long as you want it to scroll rapidly. Save your changes by highlighting “OK” and pressing [Y/+].
- 9. Policy Enforcement
- 10. Calibration And Testing
- 10.1. Manual Alarms Test
- 10.2. Bump Testing And Calibration
- 10.3. Zero Calibration
- This operation sets the zero point of the sensor calibration curve for clean air. It should be performed before other calibrations.
- Note: If you use a zero air cylinder, you must use the QRAE 3 Calibration Adapter (and a T calibration tube if the instrument has a pump). Using a calibration adapter is not necessary for calibration in fresh air.
- 10.3.1. Zero Calibration
- 10.3.2. Single-Sensor Zero Calibration
- 10.4. Span Calibration
- 11. Datalog Transfer, Monitor Configuration, and Firmware Upgrades Via Computer
- 12. Maintenance
- 13. Alarms Overview
- In addition, the QRAE 3 alarms if one of the following conditions occurs: battery voltage low, pump blocked, etc.
- When the low battery alarm occurs, there may be approximately 10 minutes of operating time remaining. In this case, it is recommended that you promptly change or charge the battery in a non-hazardous location.
- Testing Alarms
- 14. Troubleshooting
- 15. Diagnostic Mode
- 16. Specifications
- 17. Controlled Part of the Manual for PGM-25XX/D
- Caution:
- Refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN-114 for LEL sensor cross-sensitivities.
- Refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN-144 for LEL sensor poisoning. Turning the PGM-25XX/D On
- Turning the PGM-25XX/D Off
- Alarm Signals
- The instrument is equipped with audible, visible, and vibration alarms. During its normal operation, the PGM-25XX/D compares gas concentrations to the programmed alarm limits for Low, High, TWA and STEL alarms. If the concentration exceeds any of the ...
- When a low-battery alarm occurs, there may be approximately 20 to 30 minutes of operating time remaining. However, it is recommended that you promptly change or charge the battery in a non-hazardous location.
- Testing Alarms
- Turning the PGM-25XX/D Off
- Programming Menu
- Zero Calibration
- Battery Replacement
- 18. Technical Support
- 19. RAE Systems Contacts
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16. Specifications
Instrument Specifications
Size
Diffusion: 5.5" x 3.2" x 1.5" (140 mm x 82 mm x 42 mm)
Pumped: 5.7" x 3.2" x 1.7" (145 mm x 82 mm x 42 mm)
Weight
Diffusion: 12.9 oz (365 g with Li-ion battery and clip)
Pumped: 14.5 oz (410 g with Li-ion battery, clip, and external filter)
Sensors
Four field-replaceable sensors, including electrochemicals for toxics and oxygen,
combustible LEL
Battery Options
• Rechargeable Li-ion: 14 hours continuous without wireless and no alarms, in
diffusion mode;
11 hours continuous without wireless and no alarm in pumped mode;
10 hours with wireless and no alarm in diffusion mode;
8 hours continuous with wireless and no alarm in pumped model
Note: All battery specifications at 20° C; lower temperatures will affect runtime.
Display
• Monochrome graphic display (128 x 80)
• Display size: 40 mm x 27 mm with backlighting (activated automatically in dim
ambient lighting conditions, when monitor is in alarm, or with a key press)
• Automatic screen flipping.
Display
Readout
• Real-time reading of gas concentrations; battery status; pump status (if equipped
with pump); datalogging on/off; wireless on/off and wireless reception quality.
• STEL, TWA, peak, and minimum values
• Man Down and policy enforcement indicators
Keypad
2 operation and programming keys (MODE and Y/+)
Sampling
Built-in pump (200cc/min to 450cc/min) or diffusion. Can sample through tubing up
to 30 meters long; using tubing increases response time
Calibration
Manual
Alarms
• Wireless remote alarm notification; multi-tone audible (95 dB @ 30 cm), vibration,
visible (flashing bright red LEDs), and on-screen indication of alarm conditions
• Man Down Alarm with pre-alarm and real-time remote wireless notification
Datalogging
• Continuous datalogging (three months for four sensors at 1-minute intervals, 24/7)
• User-configurable datalogging interval (from 1 to 3,600 seconds)
Communication
and
Data Download
• Data download and instrument set-up and upgrades on PC via charging and Travel
Charger
• Wireless data and status transmission via built-in RF modem (optional)
Wireless
Network
RAE Systems Dedicated Wireless Network and closed-loop systems (with EchoView
Host)
Wireless
Frequency
ISM license free band, 868Mhz or 900Mhz
FCC Part15, CE R&TTE, ANATEL
Wireless Range
(Typical)
EchoView Host & QRAE 3: Line of sight >200m (650 ft), receiving data >80%
ProRAE Guardian & Mesh Reader & QRAE 3: Line of sight >200m (650 ft), receiving data
>80%
ProRAE Guardian & RAELink3 & QRAE 3: Line of sight >100m (330 ft), receiving
data >80%