RAE Systems PpbRAE Plus Addendum (Rev. C2, 1.0, June 2004) Ppb Rev C2 Addendum1

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ppbRAE Plus

Parts per Billion VOC Monitor

PGM-7240

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

(Document No.: 025-4001)

June 2004, Rev C2 Addendum 1.0

RAE SYSTEMS INC.

1339 Moffett Park Drive

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

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4.5 Changing Alarm Limits 46

4.5.1 Changing Low Alarm Limit 48

4.5.2 Changing the STEL Limit 49

4.5.3 Changing the TWA Limit 50

4.6 Viewing or Changing the Datalog 51

4.6.1 Viewing Data (Datalog) 52

4.6.2 Clearing Data 54

4.6.3 Changing the Data Period 55

4.6.4 Changing the Average Type 56

4.7 Changing Monitor Setup 57

4.7.1 Changing Operation Mode 58

4.7.2 Changing Site ID 59

4.7.3 Changing User ID 60

4.7.4 Changing Alarm Mode 61

4.7.5 Changing the User Mode 62

4.7.6 Changing the Date 63

4.7.7 Changing the Time 64

4.7.8 Changing the Lamp 65

4.7.9 Changing the Units 66

4.7.10 Changing the Output 67

4.7.11 Changing the Pump Speed 68

4.7.12 Changing the DAC Range 69

4.8 Exit Programming Mode 70

Chapter 5 Computer Interface 71

5.1 Install ProRAE-Suite Software 72

5.2 Connecting ppbRAE to the PC 74

5.3 Starting ProRAE-Suite Software 75

5.4 Setup Communication Port 77

5.5 Processing the Configuration Data 78

OPERATION

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After the monitor is turned on, it runs through the start up

menu. Then the message “Ready..” is displayed (see figure

below). At this point, the user has two options: (1) step

through the operation menu (see below), or (2) take a

Press the [MODE] key to cycle through the main operation

menu. The PID sensor and pump are turned off during this

operation.

Main operation menu displays include:

“Ready…”

Avg reading

Peak reading

Run time

Current battery voltage and shut down voltage

Date, time, and temperature

Log on/off?

PC comm?

Ready…

measurement (see page 16).

Gas = [reference gas] (default is isobutylene)

Cancel background?

Figure 2-3. Survey mode "Ready..."

2.4.1 Survey Mode

Mode [Survey or Hygiene]

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The displays are arranged in a “round robin” order:

To choose a specific display, press the [MODE] key one or

more times until the desired display appears.

Ready

Mode

PC comm?

08/08/99

10:30

To get back to “Ready” mode from any of the above

displays, press the [MODE] key repeatedly until the

“Ready” message reappears.

T=xx°

Gas=

Cancel background?

Log on/off?

Peak

Avg

xxx ppm/ppb

xxx ppm/ppb

hh:mm

Run Time

Bat = x.x V

Figure 2-4. Survey Mode Flow Chart

Note:

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“Ready..” To choose a specific display, press the

[MODE] key one or more times until the desired

display appears.

There are two ways to start a measurement: (1)operating in

the Hygiene mode and (2) manually starting and stopping

measurement in the Survey mode. To start a measurement

in the Hygiene mode, please refer to Section 4.7.1 on

“Change Op mode.” To start a measurement in Survey

mode, the ppbRAE monitor must first be in the “Ready…”

mode. This is the mode that the monitor normally powers

up.

Measurement phases:

• Ready

• Start measurement

• Measurement display and datalogging

• Stop measurement

Ready:

The ppbRAE monitor is ready to start a sample.

Start Measurement:

Press the [Y/+] key to start the measurement cycle. Display

will say"Check", and check the lamp. If the lamp does not

show the site ID and then the gas selected for

measurement. The pump will start and the reading will be

displayed.

Measurement Display and Datalog :

Instantaneous readings of the gas concentration in parts per

billion (ppb) are updated every second. A flashing

superscript “L” is displayed when datalogging is on.

Datalog information is saved only after one full datalog

period is completed.

Taking a measurement:

turn on, "Can not turn on lamp, quit!, will display. Press any

key and try again. If lamp turns on, the display will

OPERATION OF ACCESSORIES

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To install the adapter, remove the cover of the battery

compartment. Remove the Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack

from the battery compartment and replace with the alkaline

battery adapter. Replace the battery compartment cover.

The internal charging circuit is designed to prevent damage

to alkaline batteries and the charging circuit when alkaline

batteries are installed inside the monitor.

Note: The AA Alkaline battery adapter supplied by RAE

Systems Inc. is intrinsically safe!

3. External Filter

The external filter is made of PTFE (Teflon(tm)) membrane

with a 10-micron pore size to help mininize water from being

sucked into the sensor manifold, which would cause

extensive damage to the monitor. It will also prevent most

dust and other particles from entering the monitor and

prolong the operating life of the sensor.

To install the external filter, simply insert it to the front of the

inlet tube of the ppbRAE monitor.

OPERATION OF ACCESSORIES

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4. VOC Zeroing Tubes

VOC Zeroing Tubes (P/N 025-2000-010) are used for

filtering organic air contaminants that may affect the

zero calibration reading.

1) Connect the tube adapter to the Flex-I-Probe by inserting

the tip of the sample probe into the smaller end;

2) Break the two ends of a VOC zeroing tube using the side

hole of the tube adapter;

3) Insert one end (the arrow in the silk screen indicates the

right direction) of the open VOC zeroing tube into the bigger

end of the adapter;

4) Run the zeroing calibration procedure of the instrument to

zero the unit;

5) Discard the used VOC zeroing tube (single use only) and

put the tube adapter back to the VOC zeroing kit container.

Tube tip breaker Tube adapter

VOC Zeroing Tube Flex-i-Probe

PROGRAMMING

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4.1 Programming Mode

The programming mode allows users to change the setups in

the monitor, calibrate the monitor, modify the sensor

configuration and enter user information, etc. The

programming mode has four menu items. Each menu item

includes several sub-menus to perform additional

programming functions. Appendix A shows a more detailed

menu tree structure.

Table 4-1. Programming Menu

Calibrate/Select Gas?

Change Alarm Limits?

View or Change Datalog?

Change Monitor Setup?

Once inside the programming mode, the LCD will display

the first menu. Each subsequent menu item can be viewed

by pressing the [N/ ] repeatedly until the desired menu is

displayed. To enter the sub-menu of a particular menu,

press [Y/+] key, the sub-menu will be displayed.

Return to Operation mode: To exit the programming mode

and return to operation, press the [MODE] key once at any

of the programming menu displays.

PROGRAMMING

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This procedure determines the zero point of the sensor

calibration curve. To perform a zero air calibration, connect

the tube adapter, break off both ends of a VOC zeroing tube

and insert the tube into the adapter.

1. Press the [Y/+] key at the "Zero Cal?" prompt

to start the zero calibration

2. The display will read "zeroing in progress". It will

count down from 30 to 1 and then say, "please wait".

3. When the zero span is finished, the display will move

on to the span calibration.

PROGRAMMING

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4.4.2 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 needed to

perform this procedure. Choose the 500 cc/min. regulator

only because the flow rate matches the flow rate of the

pump inside. Alternatively, the span gas can first be filled

into a Tedlar Bag. Connect the calibration adapter to the

inlet port of the ppbRAE Monitor, and connect the tube to

the regulator or Tedlar bag.

1. Before executing a span calibration, make sure the span

value has been set correctly (see next sub-menu).

2. Make sure the monitor is connected to one of the span

gas sources described above.

3. Press the [Y/+] key at the “Span Cal?” to start the

calibration. The display shows the gas name and the

span value of the corresponding gas.

4. The display shows: “Apply gas now!” Turn on the

valve of the span gas supply.

5. Display shows “wait.... 30” with a count down timer

showing the number of remaining seconds while the

monitor performs the calibration.

6. To abort the calibration, press any key during the count

down. The display shows “Aborted!” and return to

“Span Cal?” sub-menu.

7. When the count-down timer reaches 0, continue to

apply gas. The display will read "Please wait" - continue

apply gas. The display will show the calibrated value.

PROGRAMMING

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4.4.4 Changing the Span Value

This function allows the user to change the span values of

the calibration gases.

1. “Change Span Value?” is the fourth sub-menu item in

the Calibration sub-menu.

2. Press [Y/+], display shows the gas name and the span

value. A cursor will blink at the first digit of the Span

value. To modify the span gas value, go to Step 3.

Otherwise, press and hold the [MODE] key for one

second to accept the previously stored span gas value

and move to the next sub-menu.

3. Starting from the left-most digit of the span gas value,

use the [Y/+] or [N/ ] keys to change the digit value and

press the [MODE] key momentarily to advance to the

next digit. Repeat this process until all digits are

entered. Press and hold the [MODE] for one second to

exit.

4. The display shows “Save?” To accept the new value,

press the [Y/+] key. Press the [N/ ] key or the [MODE]

key to discard the change and move to the next sub-

menu.

Note: The minimum span gas concentration is 1 ppm.

PROGRAMMING

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4.6 Viewing or Changing the Datalog

The ppbRAE monitor calculates and stores the

concentration and ID of each sample taken. In the datalog

sub-menu, a user can perform the tasks and functions shown

in Table 4-5. Datalog Sub-Menu

Table 4-5. Datalog Sub-Menu.

View Data?

Clear Data?

Change Data Period?

Change Average Type?

PROGRAMMING

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4.6.1 Viewing Data (Datalogging)

This function allows the user to review all the data that is

stored in the non-volatile datalog memory.

Data is stored in groups or “events.” Each event consists of

the event time (hour : minute : second), and measurement

values.

For example:

Event/Log #1

Data #1 (10/01/97, 14:35:05, Avg., 0.2 PPM, Max 4.0)

Data #2 (14:35:10, Avg. 0.4, Max 11.0)

Data #3 (14:35:15, Avg. 0.4, Max 11.0)

Event/Log #2

Data #1 (10/03/98, 07:20:30, Avg. 3.4, Max 20.0)

Data #2 (07:20:40, Avg. 0.7, Max 20.0)

1. “View Data?” is the second sub-menu item in the

Datalog sub-menu.

2. Press the [Y/+] key and the display shows “Event..” and

“Log #1?” (see figure below). Press the [Y/+] key to

view the data of the displayed event. Or press the [N/-]

key to scroll to next event. If there are no more events,

the message “No more events! Start from event #1?”

will appear. Press the [Y/+] key, the monitor will jump

back to the first event. Press the [N/-] key, the monitor

will remain in the last event.

3. Press the [Y/+] key to review the first data of the

selected event. The display shows the stored data

including the time stamp in hours and minutes, and

measurement values.

PROGRAMMING

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Log# 1?

Figure 4-2. Viewing logged data.

Action Display

Event, Log# 1?

[Y/+] 08/01/99, 14:20:07, Avg. 150, Max 210

[Y/+] 14:20:08, Avg. 150, Max 200

4. Press the [Y/+] or [N/-] keys to move forward or

backward to view other data from this event. When the

beginning or the end of the event is reached, the

message “1st data” or “End data” will appear. Press the

[MODE] key to exit the current event.

Note: This Function 

discontinued.

PROGRAMMING

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4.7 Changing the Monitor Setup

Several monitor specific variables can be changed in this

menu. The following is a list of configuration data that can

be modified by the user.

Table 4-6. Monitor Setup Sub-Menu

Change Operation Mode?

Change Site ID?

Change User ID?

Change Alarm Mode?

Change User Mode?

Change Date?

Change Time?

Change Lamp?

Change Conc. Unit?

Change Pump Speed?

Change Dilution Ratio?

Change External Output?

Change DAC Range?

PROGRAMMING

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4.7.11 Changing the Pump Speed

There are two pump speeds of approximately 600 cc/min

and 400 cc/min designated as “high” and “low,”

respectively.

1. “Change Pump Speed?” is the eleventh sub-menu item

in the Monitor Setup menu.

2. Press the [Y/+] key and the display shows the current

pump speed: “Pump = Low?”

3. Press the [Y/+] key to accept the currently displayed

output option. Press [N/ ] to change to the other external

option: “Pump = High?” Press [MODE] to exit this

sub-menu and move to the next monitor setup sub-

menu.

4. If there are any changes to the existing selection,

pressing the [Y/+] key the display will show “Save?”

Then, press the [Y/+] key to save the change or press

[N/ ] to go back to Step 2.

Note: This Function 

discontinued.

PROGRAMMING

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4.7.9 Changing the Units

Table 4-7. Units Sub-Menu

Display Unit = ppb?

Display Unit = ug?

Display Unit = ppm?

Display Unit = mg?

The user can change the display and datalog units from parts

per billion (ppb), micrograms per cubic meter (ug), parts per

million (ppm), and milligrams per cubic meter (mg).

1. “Change Conc. Unit?” is the ninth sub-menu item in the

Monitor Setup sub-menu.

2. Press the [Y/+] key, the display should show the current

unit “Display Unit = xxx?”

3. Press [Y/+] key to accept the currently displayed unit.

Press [N/-] key to toggle to the other units. Press the

[MODE] key to exit this sub-menu.

4. If there are any changes to the existing selection, press

the [Y/+] key to save the change or press [N/-] key to

discard the change.

CAUTION:

The correction factor in the gas library is calculated based

on “ppb” and “ppm” units. If either “ug” or “mg” units are

selected, the built-in correction factor library is not valid.

The Automatic range is between “ppb” and “ppm” or

between “ug” and “mg.” There are no other automatic

conversions.When the unit name is changed from “ppb” or

“ppm” to “ug” or “mg,” calibration by using a standard

“mg” gas is required. The same rule applies when the unit

is changed back.

APPENDIX A

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: Programming Mode

Calibrate/select Gas?

Fresh air cal?

Span cal?

Select cal memory?

Change span value?

Modify cal memory?

Change correction factor?

Change alarm limits?

High limit?

Low limit?

STEL limit?

TWA limit?

Change datalog?

Clear Data?

Change Data Period?

Change Average Type?

Change monitor setup?

Change Op mode?

Change Site ID?

Change User ID?

Change Alarm Mode?

Change User Mode?

Change Date?

Change Time?

Change Lamp?

Change Conc. Unit?

Change Output?

Change DAC Range?

APPENDIX B

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EXPENDABLE AND REPLACEMENT PART LIST

The replacement part number of the standard expendables

and common repair parts are listed in the table below:

Part Number Part Description

000-5001-000 ProRAE-Suite software

025-2000-000 VOC Zeroing Tubes (box of 10)

025-3002-000 VOC Zeroing Tube adapter

008-3003-000 Computer interface cable

002-3011-000 Regulator with adapter

500-0003-000 Tedlar calibration bag

011-3006-000 Filter and O-ring

012-3009-000 Air outlet adapter

012-3051-000 NiMH battery pack

012-3052-000 Alkaline

021-2400-000 6" Flex-i-Probe

025-3009-000 Hard transport case with keys

025-3042-000 Rubber boot

025-4001-000

050-0000-001 ½”, 10.6 eV PID lamp

081-0002-000 Lamp cleaning kit

600-0069-000 10 ppm Isobutylene, 34L

011-3022-000 External filter

081-0008-000 Tool kit

300-0012-170 Pump

411-0018-037 Tygon tubing, 1/8” diameter inside

430-0014-001 O-ring, ½” diameter inside

430-0025-001 O-ring, 3/8” diameter inside

500-0036-000 Batter charger, 110VAC, 12VDC

023-0201-000

battery adapter

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