RAE Systems 6560D PGM-6560D,PGM-6520D User Manual AreaRAE User s Guide

RAE Systems, Inc PGM-6560D,PGM-6520D AreaRAE User s Guide

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      AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s GuideRev A July  2016 P/N: W01-4001-000
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AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 3  Contents Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life......................................................................................... 11 1  Features Comparison ................................................................................................................ 12 2  Standard Contents..................................................................................................................... 13 3  General Information.................................................................................................................. 14 3.1  Key Features .................................................................................................................... 15 4  Connections ............................................................................................................................. 16 5  User Interface........................................................................................................................... 17 5.1  Display Overview ............................................................................................................. 17 5.1.1  Status Indicator Icons.................................................................................................. 17 5.1.2  Status Indicator Icons For Instruments Equipped with ISM radio   or WiFi ..................... 19 5.2  Keys And Interface ........................................................................................................... 20 5.2.1  Reverse Direction ....................................................................................................... 20 5.3  Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors..................................................... 21 5.4  Glance Mode .................................................................................................................... 21 5.4.1  Enter Glance Mode ..................................................................................................... 21 5.4.2  Screens ...................................................................................................................... 21 5.4.3  Exit Glance Mode....................................................................................................... 21 5.5  Menus.............................................................................................................................. 22 5.5.1  Operation Mode Navigation ........................................................................................ 22 6  Wireless Operation ................................................................................................................... 23 7  Wireless Control And Submenus ............................................................................................... 24 7.1  ISM Settings .................................................................................................................... 25 8  WiFi Settings ........................................................................................................................... 26 8.1  Setting WiFi Communication Parameters In ProRAE Studio II ............................................ 26 8.1.1  WiFi Power ................................................................................................................ 27 8.1.2  Address...................................................................................................................... 27 8.1.3  Channels And Security................................................................................................ 27 8.1.4  Security Mode ............................................................................................................ 27 8.1.5  Security Key .............................................................................................................. 28 8.1.6  SSID.......................................................................................................................... 28 8.1.7  Server IP .................................................................................................................... 28 8.1.8  Server Port ................................................................................................................. 28 9  Relays For Controlling External Equipment ............................................................................... 28 10  Battery ..................................................................................................................................... 30 10.1  Charging .......................................................................................................................... 30 10.2  Battery States ................................................................................................................... 31 10.3  External Battery Charger ................................................................................................... 31 11  Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro On And Off .............................................................................. 33 11.1  Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro On ................................................................................... 33 11.1.1  Pausing To View Screens During Startup ..................................................................... 33 11.2  Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro Off .................................................................................. 33 11.3  Testing Alarm Indicators................................................................................................... 34 11.4  Pump Status ..................................................................................................................... 34 11.5  Calibration Status ............................................................................................................. 34 11.6  Bump Status ..................................................................................................................... 35 12  Programming ........................................................................................................................... 36 12.1  Enter Programming In Basic Mode .................................................................................... 36 12.2  Enter Programming In Advanced Mode ............................................................................. 37 12.3  Menus And Submenus ...................................................................................................... 38 12.3.1  Editing And Selecting Parameters And Sensors ............................................................ 38 12.3.2  Measurement.............................................................................................................. 39 12.3.3  Alarms ....................................................................................................................... 42 12.3.4  Datalog ...................................................................................................................... 43
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 4  12.3.5  Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 46 12.3.6  ISM ........................................................................................................................... 49 12.3.7  WiFi .......................................................................................................................... 50 12.3.8  Monitor...................................................................................................................... 52 12.3.9  Calibration ................................................................................................................. 55 12.3.10  LEL Calibration Procedure ...................................................................................... 62 13  User Modes .............................................................................................................................. 63 13.1  Basic User Mode .............................................................................................................. 63 13.2  Advanced User Mode ....................................................................................................... 63 14  Policy Enforcement .................................................................................................................. 63 14.1  Setting Policy Enforcement ............................................................................................... 63 14.2  Deactivating Policy Enforcement....................................................................................... 65 15  Calibration And Testing ............................................................................................................ 67 15.1  Manual Alarms Test ......................................................................................................... 67 15.2  Bump Testing And Calibration .......................................................................................... 67 15.2.1  Bump (Functional) Testing.......................................................................................... 67 15.2.2  Testing The Gamma Radiation Sensor ......................................................................... 69 15.2.3  Zero Calibration For Parts-Per-Billion (ppb) PID Sensor ............................................... 69 15.2.4  Fresh Air Calibration .................................................................................................. 69 15.3  Span Calibration ............................................................................................................... 70 15.4  Three-Point Calibration  For Enhanced Linearity With Extended-              Range And ppb PID Sensors.............................................................................................. 70 15.4.1  Enabling 3-Point Calibration Via ProRAE Studio II ...................................................... 72 15.4.2  Multi-Sensor Span Calibration..................................................................................... 73 15.4.3  Single-Sensor Span Calibration ................................................................................... 74 16  Datalog Transfer, Monitor Configuration, and Firmware Upgrades Via Computer ........................ 75 16.1  Downloading  Datalogs And Performing PC-Based Instrument              Configuration And Firmware Upgrades.............................................................................. 75 17  Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 76 17.1  Removing/Installing The Rubber Boot ............................................................................... 76 17.2  Replacing The External Filter ............................................................................................ 76 17.3  Removing/Cleaning/Replacing Sensor Modules.................................................................. 77 17.4  Cleaning Or Replacing The PID ........................................................................................ 78 17.4.1  Cleaning Or Replacing The 4R+ PID ........................................................................... 79 17.4.2  Cleaning Or Replacing The 7R+ PID ........................................................................... 81 17.5  Replacing The Sensor Compartment Cover ........................................................................ 86 17.6  Battery Removal/Replacement .......................................................................................... 86 17.7  Alkaline Battery Pack ....................................................................................................... 88 17.8  RAEMet Meteorological Sensor (Optional) ........................................................................ 92 17.9  Antenna Installation .......................................................................................................... 93 17.10  Replacing The Pump......................................................................................................... 94 18  Alarms Overview ..................................................................................................................... 96 18.1  Alarm Signals................................................................................................................... 96 18.2  Changing The Alarm Mode ............................................................................................... 96 19  Diagnostic Mode ...................................................................................................................... 97 19.1  Enter Diagnostic Mode ..................................................................................................... 97 19.2  Adjusting Alarm LEDs & Buzzer ...................................................................................... 97 19.3  Adjusting LCD Contrast.................................................................................................... 97 19.4  Pump Stall Threshold Adjustment...................................................................................... 97 19.4.1  Entering Diagnostic Mode To Set The Pump Stall Threshold......................................... 98 19.4.2  Selecting The Pump Stall Threshold Method ................................................................ 98 19.4.3  Setting Pump Stall Threshold Values – Dynamic Method .............................................. 99 19.4.4  Setting Pump Stall Threshold Values – Static Method ................................................. 101 19.5  Exit Diagnostic Mode ..................................................................................................... 102
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 5  19.6  Alarm Signal Summary ................................................................................................... 103 19.6.1  Hygiene Mode.......................................................................................................... 103 19.6.2  General Alarms ........................................................................................................ 104 20  Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 105 21  Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 106 22  Technical Support................................................................................................................... 122 23  RAE Systems by Honeywell Contacts ...................................................................................... 123
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 6   WARNINGS  Read Before Operating  This manual must be carefully read by all  individuals  who have or will  have the responsibility  of using, maintaining,  or servicing this product. The product will  perform as designed only if it is used, maintained, and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  CAUTION! Never operate the monitor when the cover is removed. Remove the monitor  rear cover or battery only in an area known to be non-hazardous.  ANY RAPID UP-SCALE READING FOLLOWED BY A DECLINING OR ERRATIC READING MAY INDICATE A GAS CONCENTRATION BEYOND UPPER SCALE LIMIT, WHICH MAY BE HAZARDOUS.  TOUTE LECTURE RAPIDE ET POSITIVE, SUIVIE D’UNE BAISSE SUBITE OU ERRATIQUE DE LA VALEUR, PEUT INDIQUER UNE CONCENTRATION DE GAZ HORS GAMME DE DÉTECTION QUI PEUT ÊTRE DANGEREUSE ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN ASSESSED FOR PERFORMANCE. UNIQUEMENT, LA PORTION POUR DÉTECTER LES GAZ COMBUSTIBLES DE CET INSTRUMENT A ÉTÉ ÉVALUÉE.  CAUTION:  BEFORE EACH DAY’S USAGE, SENSITIVITY OF THE LEL SENSOR MUST BE TESTED ON A KNOWN CONCENTRATION OF METHANE GAS EQUIVALENT TO 20 TO 50% OF FULL-SCALE CONCENTRATION.  ACCURACY MUST BE WITHIN 0 AND +20% OF ACTUAL.  ACCURACY MAY BE CORRECTED BY CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. ATTENTION:  AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION JOURNALIERE, VERIFIER LA SENSIBILITE DU CAPTEUR DE LIE AVEC UNE CONCENTRATION CONNUE DE METHANE EQUIVALENTE DE 20 A 50% DE LA PLEINE ECHELLE.  LA PRECISION DOIT ETRE COMPRISE ENTRE 0 ET 20% DE LA VALEUR VRAIE ET PEUT ETRE CORRIGEE PAR UNE PROCEDURE D’ETALONNAGE.  CAUTION: HIGH OFF-SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION.             ATTENTION: DES LECTURES HAUTES ET HORS D’ECHELLE PEUVENT INDIQUER DES CONCENTRATIONS DE GAZ INFLAMMABLES  CAUTION: SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY.  Note: Users are recommended to refer to ISA-RP12.13, Part II-1987 for general information  on installation,  operation, and maintenance of combustible gas detection instruments.  The AreaRAE2 multi-gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test, or at least once every 180 days, depending  on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 7  CAUTION! TheAreaRAE,  PGM-65XX shall  only  be charged  using  a charger  specifically  supplied  for use with  the unit  with  a mximum  output  voltage  of 17V.   Use of non-RAE  Systems  components  will  void  the warranty  and can compromise  the safe performance  of this  product.    MARKING  The PGM-65XX is certified  according  to the IECEx  scheme,  ATEX and CSA for US and Canada under the non-sparking  safety  method  of protection.    The PGM-65XX  is marked with the following  information: RAE SYSTEMS  3775 N. 1st. St., San Jose CA 95134,  USA Type PGM-65XX. Serial No/barcode: XXXX-XXXX-XX   IECEx  XXX15.XXXX Ex ic nA [ic] IIC  T4 Gc     XXX 15 ATEX XXXX         II  3G Ex ic nA [ic] IIC  T4 Gc      Cl.I Dv 2, Grps A,B,C,D   T-Code T4. C22.2 No.152-M1984 ANSI/ISA-12.13.01-2013   -20º C < Tamb < +50º C; Um:17V RAEMet connection:  Uo: 5.2V, Po: 0.788W, Lo:198uH,  Co:1000μF SSRelay connection:  Ui:  24V, Ii:  250mA Battery pack: W01-3007-000  CAUTION:  READ  AND UNDERSTAND  INSTRUCTION  MANUAL  BEFORE  OPERATING  OR SERVICING ATTENTION:  LIRE  ET COMPRENDRE  MANUEL  D’INSTRUCTIONS  AVANT D’UTILISER  OU SERVICE. FCC Part 15 Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following  two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  interference that may cause undesired operation.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 8  Caution: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules / Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following  two conditions:  (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  interference that may cause undesired operation.  Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables  aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation  est autorisée aux deux conditions  suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire  de brouillage,  et (2) l'utilisateur  de l'appareil  doit  accepter tout brouillage  radioélectrique subi,  même si le brouillage  est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.  Changes or modifications  not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  for a Class B digital  device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  installation.  This equipment  generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  and used in accordance with the instructions,  may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will  not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  —Reorient or relocate the receiving  antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  Under Industry Canada regulations,  this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum  (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential  radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically  radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.  Conformément à la réglementation  d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal  (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage  radioélectrique  à l'intention  des autres utilisateurs,  il  faut choisir  le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication  satisfaisante.  This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including  interference that may cause undesired operation  of        the device.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 9  MPE Reminding To satisfy  FCC / IC RF exposure  requirements,  a separation  distance  of 20 cm or more should  be maintained  between the antenna  of this  device  and persons during  device  operation.  To ensure  compliance,  operation  at closer  than this  distance  is not recommended.    Les antennes installées doivent être situées de facon à ce que la population ne puisse  y être exposée à une distance de moin de 20 cm. Installer les antennes de facon à ce  que le personnel ne puisse approcher à 20 cm ou moins de la position centrale de l’  antenne. La FCC des éltats-unis stipule que cet appareil doit être en tout temps éloigné d’au  moins 20 cm des personnes pendant son functionnement.   Only for detachable antennas:   This  radio transmitter  (identify  the device  by certification  number,  or model  number  if Category  II) has been approved by Industry  Canada to operate with  the antenna  types  listed  below with  the maximum  permissible  gain  and required  antenna  impedance  for  each antenna  type indicated.  Antenna  types not included  in this  list,  having  a gain   greater than  the maximum  gain  indicated  for that type, are strictly  prohibited  for use   with  this  device.  MESH Freewave 900 WIFI Freewave 2400 Gain  of antenna: 3.0dBi Gain  of antenna: 2.0dBi Gain  of antenna: 4.9dBi Gain  of antenna: 2.5dBi Max Type of antenna:Omni-directional Type of antenna:Omni-directional Type of antenna:Omni-directional Type of antenna:Omni-directional Impedance d'antenne:  50ohm   impédance d'antenne:  50ohm impédance d'antenne:  50ohm impédance d'antenne:  50ohm  Le présent émetteur  radio (identifier  le dispositif  par son numéro  de certification  ou  son numéro  de modèle  s'il  fait  partie du matériel  de catégorie  I) a été approuvé par  Industrie  Canada pour fonctionner  avec les types d'antenne  énumérés  ci-dessous  et  ayant  un gain  admissible  maximal  et l'impédance  requise  pour chaque type d'antenne.   Les types d'antenne  non inclus  dans cette liste,  ou dont le gain  est supérieur  au gain   maximal  indiqué,  sont strictement  interdits  pour l'exploitation  de l'émetteur.  MESH Freewave 900 WIFI Freewave 2400 Gain  d'antenne: 3.0dBi Gain  d'antenne: 2.0dBi Gain  d'antenne: 4.9dBi Gain  d'antenne: 2.5dBi Max Type d'antenne:Omni-directional Type d'antenne:Omni-directional Type d'antenne:Omni-directional Type d'antenne:Omni-directional Impedance d'antenne:  50ohm   impédance d'antenne:  50ohm impédance d'antenne:  50ohm impédance d'antenne:  50ohm
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 10  Operation  Area and Conditions Hazardous Areas classified by Zones PGM-65XX  are  intended to be used in hazardous areas classified zone 2 within  the temperature range of -20º C to +50º C,  where gases of explosion  groups IIA, IIB or IIC and T4 may be present.   Hazardous Areas classified by Divisions PGM-65XX  is  intended to be used in hazardous areas classified for Class I Div. 2, within  the temperature range of -20º C to +50º C, where gases of explosion  groups A, B, C or D and temperature code T4 may be present.     INSTRUCTIONS  FOR SAFE USE  WARNING: Read and understand instruction  manual before operation or servicing. AVERTISSEMENT: Lisez et comprenez le manual d’instructions  avant d’utiliser  ou d'effectuer l'entretien.  WARNING: Substitution  of components may impact safety. AVERTISSEMENT:  La substitution  de composants peut compromettre la sécurité.   WARNING: To prevent ignition  of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be charged in an area known to be non-hazardous area in the ambient temperature range 0° C ≤ Tamb  ≤ 40° C. Use only approved charger. AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prevenir l’inflammation  d’atmosphères dangereuse, ne charger le jeu de batteries que dans des emplacement designés non dangereux a temperature ambiante 0°C ≤ Tamb  ≤ 40°C Utilisez  uniquement un chargeur approuvé.  WARNING: As a condition  of certification,  connection may not be made to the communication  port when the Gas Detector is in the hazardous location  unless the area is known not to be hazardous. AVERTISSEMENT: Comme condition  de la certification,  un connexion   filaire ne peut pas être faite via le port de communication  lorsque le détecteur de gaz est dans la zone dangereuse à moins que la zone soit connue pour ne pas être dangereuse.  WARNING: Li-Ion rechargeable battery: Only use approved battery pack: W01-3007-000. AVERTISSEMENT:  Batterie rechargeable Li-Ion:  Utilisez  uniquement  des batteries approuvé: W01-3007-000.  WARNING: For the battery cassette for primary batteries only use 5 new D size alkaline  batteries (Duracell MN1300). Do not mix old and new primary batteries or batteries from different manufacturers, in the primary battery cassette. AVERTISSEMENT:  Pour la cassette des batteries primaires utilisent  seulement 5 nouvelles  piles alcalines de type D (Duracell MN1300).  Ne pas mélanger des piles  primaires anciennes et nouvelles  ou de différents fabricants, dans la cassette de la batterie primaire.    Only use RAE Systems charger for PGM-65XX  with a maximum  output voltage of 17V.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 11  USE IN HAZARDOUS  AREAS  Equipment  which is intended for use in explosive  atmospheres and which has been assessed and certified according to international regulations may be used only under specified conditions.  The components may not be modified  in any way.   The appropriate regulations for service and repair must be properly  observed during such activities.  PGM-65XX contains a connector for mounting  of a wind sensor – RAEMet. This connector has a set of entity parameters that mach the input entity parameters of RAEMet:   Uo: 5.2V; Po: 0.788W; Lo: 198μH; Co: 1000μF.  The solid-state relay connection  is supplied with following  entity parameters, that must be complied  with for external connections:  Ui: 24V; Ii:  250mA.  Keep all ports covered when they are not in use. This keeps moisture and debris out of the ports and contributes to the instrument’s intrinsic  safety.                                       Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life  The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2002/96/EC) is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their components at end of life. This symbol  (crossed-out wheeled bin)  indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment  in the EU countries. This product may contain one or more Nickel-metal hydride  (NiMH), Lithium-ion,  or Alkaline  batteries. Specific battery information  is given in this user guide. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.  At the end of its life,  this product must undergo separate collection and recycling  from general or household waste. Please use the return and collection  system available  in your country for the disposal  of this product.  Sensor Specifications, Cross-Sensitivities, And Calibration Information For information  on sensor specifications,  cross-sensitivities,  and calibration  information,  refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN-114: Sensor Specifications And Cross-Sensitivities  (available for free download from www.raesystems.com/downloads/tech-notes). All specifications presented in this Technical Note reflect the performance of stand-alone sensors. Actual sensor characteristics may vary when the sensor is installed in different instruments. As sensor performance may change over time, specifications provided are for brand-new sensors.  Cover all ports when they are not in use
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 12  1  Features Comparison The AreaRAE  Plus  and AreaRAE  Plus/Pro  share many  of the same features  and the same housing.  This  user’s guide  details  all  features,  including  those that are only  available  on the AreaRAE  Plus/Pro  (depending  your  instrument’s  configuration  it may be configured  with  a different  number  of sensors, different  primary  radio type, etc.).  The table below shows the features  on the AreaRAE  Plus  and AreaRAE  Plus/Pro.     AreaRAE Plus (PGM-6520) AreaRAE Plus/Pro (PGM-6560) Gas Sensors Number of Gas        Sensor Slots  7 7       VOC  7R+ 10.6eV Lamp PID (0.1ppm) 4R+ 9.8eV Lamp PID (1ppm) 7R+ 10.6eV  Lamp PID (10 ppb) 4R+ 10.6eV  Lamp PID (10 ppb) 4R+ 9.8eV Lamp PID (1ppm)      Combustible  LEL LEL      Toxic EC  Up to 6 Up to 6 Supported Sensors  Liq. O2, CO, CO 2000,  CO cw H2, H2S, H2S ext.,SO2, NO, NO2, HCN, NH3, PH3, HCl, HF, ETO-A, ETO-B, ETO-C, Cl2, ClO2, H2 Liq. O2, CO, CO 2000,  CO cw H2, H2S, H2S ext., SO2, NO, NO2, HCN, NH3, PH3, HCl, HF, ETO-A, ETO-B, ETO-C, Cl2, ClO2, H2 Other Sensors Gamma  No Yes (optional) RAEMet  (Wind Speed, Direction, Temperature, Relative Humidity)  Yes (optional) Yes (optional) GPS  Yes Yes Wireless Long Range ISM Band 900/2400 MHz 900/2400 MHz  WiFi Optional Optional Short Range Mesh  915/868  MHz 915/868  MHz RF Antenna  Vertical Polarization,  Spring Base Vertical Polarization,  Spring Base Solid-State Relays  Yes (3) Yes (3)
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 13  2  Standard Contents The AreaRAE Pro and AreaRAE Plus kit includes:  AreaRAE Pro or AreaRAE Plus monitor with sensors, battery, and wireless options  as specified and protective rubber boot installed  USB communication  cable             AC/DC power adapter (90-264VAC input)  plus power cords  Alkaline  battery adapter  3 Spare external filters          Phillips  screwdriver  Flathead screwdriver  4R+ PID opening tool   (if instrument is equipped with a PID sensor)  7R+ PID cover opening  tool  (if instrument is equipped  with a PID sensor)  PID lamp removal tool (if instrument  is equipped with a PID sensor)  Lamp-cleaning kit (isopropanol)  “T”-type calibration tube  QuickStart Guide       CD with documentation   CD with ProRAE Studio II  instrument configuration and data management software             Calibration  and test certificate
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 14  3  General Information  Honeywell’s AreaRAE Plus/Pro is a wireless, transportable area monitor that can simultaneously  detect toxic and combustible gases, volatile  organic chemicals (VOCs), radiation  and meteorological  factors. Whether being used into a HazMat response, deploying  it at a public  venue or installed as part of a fence-line  detection system — for hours, days or weeks at a time — the AreaRAE Plus/Pro gives you the right hazard intelligence  so you can ensure safety for your teams and the general public.  The AreaRAE Plus/Pro also facilitates Industrial  Fence-line monitoring  and has the capability  to trigger additional  devices via relays.  Remote real-time monitoring  of sensor data and alarm status is achieved via ProRAE Guardian software.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 15  3.1 Key Features   Up to seven gas sensors (PID, LEL, Toxics)  Dedicated radiation  sensor slot – Gamma sensor  RAEMet station for wind speed and direction,  ambient temperature, and relative humidity  Multiple  onboard wireless options:           Primary radio:  ISM (900/2400  MHz)/WiFi         Secondary radio:  Mesh  CID2 certified for U.S., Zone 2 ATEX  Standard GPS module  Relay outputs  On the field interchangeable gas sensor (4R+ Smart sensor)   Colored rubber boots  Battery alkaline  adapter  External battery charger  108dB alarm buzzer  Wraparound LED alarm  Easy serviceability  (access to pump/ gas sensors/ battery)  Large Screen and intuitive  User interface using icon and text (translated)                [N/-] key [MODE] key Antenna Display Alarm  LEDs Alarm  buzzer (on side) RAEMet Meteorological Sensor (optional) Alarm LEDs Alarm LED [Y/+] key External filter And gas inlet Charging and USB ports (on side) Alarm  buzzer (on side)
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 16  4   Connections The AreaRAE Plus/Pro has six physical  ports located on the left,  right,  and top sides. The rubber boot has integral  caps for covering  the ports when they are not in use.            IMPORTANT! Keep all ports covered when they are not in use. This keeps moisture and debris out of the ports and contributes to the instrument’s intrinsic  safety.                                       Cover all ports when they are not in use USB for data transfer DC input for power and charging the internal battery Relay connector Port for future features RAEMet  port Antenna port
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 17  5  User Interface The AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s user interface consists  of the display,  alarm LEDs, an alarm buzzer,  and three keys.  5.1 Display Overview The LCD display  provides visual feedback that includes the sensor types, readings,  alarm status, battery condition,  and other information.               5.1.1  Status Indicator Icons Along the top of most screens are status indicators that tell  you whether a function is operating  and/or its strength or level.  Icon Function  Wireless status:  the ISM or WiFi  radio is on (blinks  when network is not found)  Wireless status: the ISM or WiFi  radio is off  ISM or WiFi radio signal  0% to 20%  ISM or WiFi radio signal  21% to 40%  ISM or WiFi radio signal  41% to 80%  ISM or WiFi radio signal  81% to 100% ISM or WiFi Long-haul  radio type (ISM or WiFi) RTR Number of Mesh Routers connected STD Number of standard mesh-radio devices connected  Unit of measure  Reading Installed, active sensors Soft keys (functions  change by activity) Status  indicators   ̶  Datalog, battery Pump, and “all sensors  tested  and calibrated according to policy” tick mark Wireless radio on/off status,  signal strength, active radio types and number, and GPS status Heading (changes  with alarm, etc.) Alarm type (High, Low, etc.) Temperature Relative humidity Wind speed Wind direction (relative to 0° north orientation)
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 18    GPS enabled and power is off  (flashing)  Cannot find satellite  1 to 3 satellites  4 to 8 satellites  9 to 12 satellites    Pump operating  normally  (alternates between these two icons)  Pump blocked (blinks  once per second)  Datalogging status (shown when datalogging  is on, blank when off)  Battery voltage  is ≥80%  Battery voltage  is ≥50% and <80%  Battery voltage  is ≥10% and <50%  Battery voltage  is <10%  Battery error    Sensor due for calibration    Sensor due for a bump test    “All  electrochemical sensors tested and calibrated to policy”  tick mark (all electrochemical sensors have been bump tested and calibrated; no sensor is overdue for a bump test or calibration  according to the intervals configured on the instrument). This icon is not shown if any sensor is due for bump testing or calibration,  or if policy  enforcement is turned off  Wind speed  Wind direction  Temperature  Relative humidity
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 19  5.1.2   Status Indicator Icons For Instruments Equipped with ISM radio   or WiFi AreaRAE Plus/Pro instruments equipped  with optional  ISM radio or WiFi use specific icons to indicate functionality.  Icon Description  ISM or WiFi power is off  Cannot find network  Received signal  strength is >0 and <20%  Received signal  strength is ≥20% and <40%  Received signal  strength is ≥40% and <60%  Received signal  strength is ≥60% and <80%  Received signal  strength is ≥80%
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 20  5.2 Keys And Interface The AreaRAE Plus/Pro has three keys:      Y/+ MODE N/-  In addition  to their labeled functions,  [Y/+], [MODE], and [N/-] act as “soft keys” that control different parameters and make different selections within the instrument’s menus. From menu to menu, each key controls a different parameter or makes a different selection.  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. Here are examples that show the relationships  of the keys and functions:                 In addition  to the functions described above, any of the keys can be used to manually activate display backlighting.  Press any key when the backlighting  is off to turn it on. A subsequent key press is required to carry out an actual function corresponding  to that key.  5.2.1  Reverse Direction Sometimes you want to go back to a previous screen rather than advance through an entire set of screens before “wrapping around” to that screen again.  To reverse direction:  1. Press and hold [N/-] for 3 seconds. 2. When the arrow changes from pointing  to the right to pointing  to the left, release your finger.                                                      Now when you press [N/-], you step back through the screens.  To change direction again: Press and hold [N/-] for 3 seconds and then release.  Note: Changing direction does not work with all screens. It works primarily  in submenus.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 21  5.3 Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors The AreaRAE Plus/Pro can display readings from one to eight sensors (including dual sensors), plus four meterology sensors (wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity) depending on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s configuration. In order to maximize readability and the amount of information shown, the display is automatically reconfigured, according to the number and types of sensors in the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.    8 Sensors  with meteorology sensors 8 sensors  without meteorology sensors  5.4 Glance Mode Glance Mode allows you to get vital  information  without turning  on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. You can check information  such as the instrument’s model and serial number, installed  sensor types, wireless modules installed,  etc., which may help when taking  inventory  of instruments and their sensors or when working  with service or support personnel.  Glance Mode can be enabled/disabled via ProRAE Studio II.  5.4.1  Enter Glance Mode Note: The instrument must be configured so that Glance Mode is turned on (the default mode is “Off”). This can be done in ProRAE Studio II.  With the AreaRAE Plus/Pro turned off, press and hold [Y/+] to enter Glance Mode. The feature is latched, meaning that it runs even after you release the [Y/+] key. If you see the message “GLANCE DISABLED,” you must configure the instrument to use Glance Mode.   If Glance Mode is enabled, the first screen is displayed.  After releasing [Y/+], other screens can be displayed by pressing the [N/-] Key. In ProRAE Studio II, Glance Mode can be enabled or disabled  by checking or unchecking the box labeled “Enable Glance Mode.”  5.4.2  Screens Every  screen displayed  in  sequence  as configuration.  Press [N/-] to advance  to the next screen.  Press [MODE] to exit  Glance  Mode. The screens are shown  in  sequence.  5.4.3  Exit Glance Mode The AreaRAE Plus/Pro exits Glance Mode and turns off  when you press the [MODE] key. In addition,  if you do not press either key in 60 seconds, the AreaRAE Plus/Pro automatically exits Glance Mode.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 22  5.5  Menus The reading menus are easy to step through by pressing the [N/-] key.   Notes:   If the instrument is not equipped with a VOC sensor (PID), or is not equipped with an LEL sensor, then screens for those sensors (VOC Gas Status and LEL Gas Status, respectively) are not shown.  If ISM or WiFi  is not the primary modem, its menu is not displayed.  5.5.1  Operation Mode Navigation     Note: Dashed  line indicates automatic progression.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 23  6  Wireless Operation Depending on the wireless configuration of the instrument and which radio modules are active, the AreaRAE Plus/Pro can communicate directly through ISM-band radio to a RAELink3 wireless Host modem (located up to 2 miles/3.2km  away) or via WiFi to a WiFi  access point. In addition,  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro is equipped with a Mesh-radio modem that communicates with Mesh-equipped instruments such as the MultiRAE,  ToxiRAE Pro, etc., located up to 330 feet (100 meters) away. Up to eight of these instruments’ data can be relayed through the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to a PC running  ProRAE Guardian to monitor  them, as well as the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.Note: If the AreaRAE Pro or AreaRAE Plus is equipped with WiFi,  and Wifi is used as the primary radio instead of ISM, then a WiFi access point substitutes for the RAELink3 Host.RAELink3 Host PC running ProRAE Guardian AreaRAE  Plus/Pro acts as access point and relays data from connected wireless instruments MiniRAE  3000, QRAE  3, ToxiRAE Pros, and MicroRAE  connected via Mesh radio to AreaRAE  Plus/Pro MultiRAE connected via Mesh radio to  AreaRAE  Plus/Pro ISM
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 24  7  Wireless Control And Submenus When you step through the main menu, as shown in the previous diagram,  there are screens for wireless communication,  including  ISM, WiFi,  and Mesh radio.  In order to allow turning radios on or off in the AreaRAE Plus/Pro, you can use ProRAE Studio II to set the instrument in Advanced User Mode or Basic User Mode.    It is also necessary to select  a Primary  Modem  if the AreaRAE Plus/Pro  is equipped  with  both  ISM and WiFi modems.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 25    7.1 ISM Settings Every  network  using  ISM radio must  have a Network ID, which  identifies  that network and all equipment  operating  in that network.  All  AreaRAE  Plus/Pro  and RAELink3  (or other RAELink model)  Host, Repeater, and Remote wireless  modems  in  the same AreaRAE  network  need to be configured  with  the same Network ID. Each device  on the network  must  have a unique  Unit  ID.    Note: ISM Settings  can be adjusted in  the AreaRAE  Plus/Pro’s  Wireless  menu  under “ISM.”
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 26  8   WiFi Settings  AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s WiFi is designed to operate on a wireless network anchored by ProRAE Guardian monitoring  software and using WiFi  access points. Operational distance between the instrument  and the access point (wireless router) varies, depending on distance, interference, and obstacles. It uses the 802.11b protocol  using the 2.4GHz ISM (license-free) frequency band.  Note: To ensure the best communication,  it is recommended that the WiFi-equipped  instruments and access point not be located close to microwave ovens, cordless telephones, or Bluetooth  devices.  8.1  Setting WiFi Communication Parameters In ProRAE Studio II WiFi-equipped  instruments’ parameters for communication  must be set in ProRAE Studio II.    1. Connect WiFi-equipped  instrument via USB to a PC running ProRAE Studio II. 2. Place the AreaRAE Plus/Pro in Communications  Mode.  3. From the main screen, press [N/-] until  you see “Enter Communications  Mode?” 4. Press [Y/+]. 5. Select PC.  The message on the display  should say “Ready To Communicate With Computer”.  1. Start ProRAE Studio  II. 2. Log in using  your Administrator’s  password. 3. Click the “Detect Instruments Automatically”  icon.  4. When your WiFi-equipped  instrument is detected, click on its information  and then click “Select”.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 27  5. Click “Setup” to download the current settings from the WiFi-equipped  instrument. The main screen appears. 6. Find  and click  “WiFi” in  the list.    WiFi  parameters appear in the right pane.  You can now change settings for the WiFi-equipped  instrument. When you are done, click  this icon to send the new settings to the instrument:    8.1.1  WiFi Power Select either “On” or “Off” to set the default power setting for your WiFi-equipped  instrument.    Note: WiFi Power can also be turned on or off in the AreaRAE Plus/Pro in the Wireless menu’s “WiFi.”  8.1.2  Address Select “Use Static IP Address” if you have a static IP or “Use DHCP” if your system allows dynamic hosting configuration. Check with your system administrator  to determine which is appropriate for your network.  If you use a static IP address, you must provide  the Static IP address, Gateway, and Subnet Mask. If you are using DHCP, you do not have to provide  these, because they will  be filled  in automatically.  8.1.3  Channels And Security Check with your system administrator  for the settings in this section.  8.1.4  Security Mode Different types of wireless security guard your network against possible instances of unauthorized access.  Using security, you can:  Ensure that no one can easily connect to your wireless network without permission  Personalize access regarding who can configure your wireless settings  Protect all data that is transmitted through  the wireless network Check with your system administrator  for the wireless security mode you should use. Use the drop-down menu to select the type of security:
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 28  Then set your Security Key.  8.1.5  Security Key Depending on the type of security you choose, your key will  have to be a different number of characters. Here are characteristics of the different types, their relative security strength, and the number of characters needed in the key:  Security Type Security Rank Number of Characters WEP (Wired Equivalent  Protocol) Basic 40/64-bit (10 characters) 128-bit (26 characters) WPA Personal Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal Strong 8 to 63 characters WPA2 Personal Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Personal Strongest 8 to 63 characters WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode WPA2: Strongest WPA: Strong 8 to 63 characters  Warning! Using a network with security disabled  is not recommended.  8.1.6  SSID The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a case-sensitive unique identifier  attached to the header of packets sent over a wireless local-area network. Each wireless network in your range will  have its own SSID. Consult with your IT department for the SSID.  8.1.7  Server IP This is the destination IP address for the instrument to communicate with a computer running ProRAE Guardian  8.1.8  Server Port The port number is distinct from any physical port on a computer such as a COM port or an I/O port address. It is a 16-bit address that exists only  for the purpose of passing certain types of information  to the correct location above the transport layer of the protocol  stack.   9  Relays For Controlling  External Equipment The AreaRAE Pro/Plus is equipped with three solid-state relays that are switched by gas sensor alarm conditions.  These relays are always active. The relays’ contacts are protected against high in-rush current. They can be tested by accessing Diagnostic Mode.  Status: Normally  Closed (default) Type: Dry Contact Maximum voltage: 24VDC Maximum amperage: 250mA  Relays open to indicate High,  Low, and Sensor Failure  status.  Note: If an external device is not connected, keep the dust cap on the connector to protect the pins.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 29  Pinout For Relay Port:    Pin1: COM (GND) Pin2: Relay1 output Pin3: Relay2 output Pin4: Relay3 output   A mating  connector for wiring  to external devices is available  from electronics distributors:   Samtec part number ACP-16-03-G-00.30-S-BC-O-1    Test Setup For Relays:    The output from  the three potential-free relay connections for intrinsic safety (IS ic) circuits is: Ui=24 Ii=250mA  Relay Alarm  Indications Relay number Alarm Description AreaRAE  Pro/Plus Display 1 Low Instant reading reaches the low limitation of any sensor installed The text “Low,” “High,” “Fail,” “Lamp,” and “Over” flashes alongside  the readings. 2 High Instant reading reaches the high limitation  of any sensor installed 3 Fail Any sensor in Fail  alarm, VOC sensor in Lamp alarm, LEL sensor in Over alarm.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 30  10  Battery Always make sure the battery is fully charged before using the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. Two battery options are available for the AreaRAE Plus/Pro (PGM-65XX):  1. Standard duration rechargeable Li-ion battery (PN: W01-3007-000) 2. Alkaline  battery pack for five standard D-sized batteries (PN: W01-3007-300)  WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, recharge, remove or replace the battery only in an area known to be non-hazardous! Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from different manufacturers.  10.1  Charging   Note: Batteries should be charged in an environment  where the temperature is in the range of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C).  Follow  this procedure to charge the AreaRAE Plus/Pro:  1. Remove the cover over the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s power port.                                         2. Plug the AC/DC adapter’s barrel plug into the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s power port.                                   3. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the wall outlet.  The AreaRAE Plus/Pro begins charging automatically.  The display  shows that the battery is charging.  Green LEDs around the top of the AreaRAE Plus/Pro are used in Charge mode and Diagnostic mode.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 31   Charging without a VOC sensor installed: After the battery is fully charged, the green LEDs flash once every 10 seconds. Charging with a VOC sensor installed: The AreaRAEPro performs a VOC sensor auto-cleaning for two hours, and then it runs the pump for 20 minutes. The large battery icon is shown on the screen while auto cleaning is taking place. After auto cleaning is completed and the battery is fully charged, the green LEDs flash once every 10 seconds.  Note: The AreaRAE Plus/Pro does not charge alkaline  batteries in the alkaline  battery pack. IMPORTANT! Always securely close the cover over the power port when not charging. This keeps moisture and debris out of the port.   10.2  Battery States The battery icon on the display  shows how much charge is in the battery and alerts you to any charging problems.       Full charge 2/3 charge 1/3 charge Low charge Battery alert  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. The instrument automatically  powers down within 15 minutes,  after which you will need to either recharge the battery, or replace it with a fresh one with a full  charge.    10.3  External Battery Charger You can charge a spare Li-Ion battery with the optional  External Li-Ion Battery Charger For AreaRAE (P/N: W01-3005-000).    Align the Charger’s edges and contact pins with the battery Top View Rear View Press  the Charger into place, making sure the contact pins mate Press  down on the back of the Charger to ensure that it is securely set
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 32  Once the Charger is attached to the battery, plug in the AC adapter’s barrel and the plug the power cord into an AC source.   WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, recharge, remove or replace the battery only in an area known to be non-hazardous!
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 33  11  Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro On And Off  11.1  Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro On With the instrument turned off, press and hold the [MODE] key until  the beep sounds and the display  and LED alarm lights  turn on. Then release the [MODE] key.  A RAE Systems logo (or a company name) should  appear first. This is followed by a progression  of screens that tell you the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s current settings.  11.1.1  Pausing To View Screens During Startup Press the [MODE] button anytime during  the startup sequence to pause the progression.  This allows you to view the information  for as long as you like. To resume the progression,  press [MODE] again. Even if you pause the progression of screens, the startup process is not interrupted.   Note: To speed up the startup time,  the number of screens shown on startup can be reduced by enabling the Fast Startup option  under Programming/Monitor.  Then the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s main reading screen appears. It displays instantaneous readings similar  to the following  screen (depending on the sensors installed)  and is ready for use.     Note: If the battery is completely empty, then the display  briefly  shows the message “Battery Low,” and the AreaRAE Plus/Pro shuts off. You should charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery before turning  it on again.  11.2  Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro Off Press and hold [MODE]. A 5-second countdown to shutoff begins. You must hold your finger on the key for the entire shutoff process until  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro is powered off.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 34  11.3  Testing Alarm Indicators Under normal-operation  mode and non-alarm conditions,  the buzzer, LEDs, and backlight  can be tested at any time by pressing [Y/+] once.  IMPORTANT! If any of the alarms does not respond to this test, check the Alarm Settings in Programming Mode. It is possible that any or all  of the alarms have been turned off. If all of the alarms are turned on, but one or more of them (buzzer or LED lights)  does not respond to this test, do not use the instrument. Contact your RAE Systems distributor  for technical support.   11.4  Pump Status   IMPORTANT! During operation,  make sure the probe inlet  and the gas outlet are free of obstructions. Obstructions can cause premature wear on the pump, false readings, or pump stalling.  During normal  operation, the pump icon alternately shows inflow and outflow as shown here:              If there is a pump failure or obstruction that disrupts the pump,  the alarm sounds and you see this icon blinking  on and off:    Once the obstruction  is removed, you can try to restart the pump by pressing the [Y/+]. If the pump does not restart, and the pump stall alarm continues,  consult the Troubleshooting  section of this guide or contact RAE Systems Technical Support.  It is advisable to perform a pump stall  test periodically,  to make sure the pump is working properly and there are no leaks in the system. To perform a pump stall test, simply block the gas inlet with your finger. To pass the test, the instrument should go into a pump alarm. Press [Y/+] to disable the alarm and return to normal operation.  Note: For all AreaRAE Plus/Pro instruments with a 4R+ PID, if the pump is in alarm for more than five minutes,  the PID lamp automatically  turns off. The display  reading shows “- - -” and there is a “Lamp” alarm. Click [Y/+] to restart the pump. If there is no longer a pump alarm, then the PID lamp will  require a 2-minute warm-up to stabilize.  During this time, the PID’s reading shows “- - -”. Once the PID lamp is warmed up, the display shows the actual value.  11.5  Calibration Status The instrument displays this icon next to the sensor that requires calibration:    Calibration  is required (and indicated  by this icon) if:   The lamp type has been changed.  The sensor module has been replaced with one whose calibration  is overdue.  The defined period of time between calibrations has been exceeded.  If you have changed the calibration  gas type without  recalibrating the instrument.  The sensor has failed a previous calibration.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 35   11.6  Bump Status The instrument displays this icon next to the sensor that requires bump test:    A bump test is required (and indicated  by this icon) if:   The defined period of time between bump tests has been exceeded (bump test overdue).  The sensor has failed a previous bump test.  The sensor(s) should be challenged on a periodic  basis.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 36   12  Programming The menu in Programming Mode is to adjust settings,  and calibrate sensors. It has the following submenus:   Measurement  Alarms  Datalog  Wireless  Monitor  Calibration  12.1 Enter Programming In Basic Mode Programming in Basic Mode is limited  to calibration  only. A password is required to access other programming  menus.  1. To enter Programming Mode, press and hold [MODE] and [N/-] until  you see the Password screen.    2.  Input the 4-digit  password:   Increase the number from 0 through 9 by pressing [Y/+].  Step from digit  to digit  using  [N/-].  Press [MODE] when you are done.  If you make a mistake, you can cycle through the digits  by pressing [N/-] and then using [Y/+] to change the number in each position.  Note: The default password is 0000.  Note: The password screen appears when you enter the Programming Mode the first time after turning the instrument on in Basic Mode, and each time after that.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 37  Once you enter Programming Mode, the Calibration  menu is highlighted.  You cannot access other menu items, and you can only perform the following  types of calibration:   Fresh Air  Multi  Sensor Span  Single  Sensor Zero  Single  Sensor Span  The following  require password access in Basic Mode or can be directly accessed in Advanced Mode.   Multi  Sensor Bump  Single  Sensor Bump  Cal. Reference  Change Cal. Gas  Multi  Cal Select  Change Span Value  To enter a menu and view or edit parameters in its submenus, press [Y/+].   12.2 Enter Programming In Advanced Mode 1. To enter Programming Mode, press and hold [MODE] and [N/-] until  you see the Calibration  screen. No password is necessary in Advanced Mode. 2. Press [N/-] to step through the programming  screens. Note: Holding down [N/-] advances quickly through the menu options.    When a menu item is selected, its name is shown at the top of the screen, and its icon is enlarged.  To enter a menu and view or edit parameters in its submenus, press [Y/+].
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 38  12.3 Menus And Submenus In Programming Mode, menus and submenus are organized as shown here:        Measurement Alarms Datalog Wireless Monitor Calibration Sensor On/Off Alarm  Limits Clear Datalog Sel Primary Radio LCD Contrast Fresh Air Change  Meas. Gas Alarm  Mode Datalog Interval GPS Pump Speed Multi  Sensor Span Measurement Unit Alarm Settings Sensor Selection Mesh Zero At Start Single  Sensor Zero Duplicated Sensor Comfort  Beep Data Selection ISM Fast Startup Single  Sensor Span   Datalog  Type WiFi Language Multi  Sensor Bump   Memory  Full Action  Site ID Single  Sensor Bump     User ID Cal. Reference     Secure In Place Change  Cal. Gas      Multi  Cal. Select      Change  Span Value   12.3.1  Editing And Selecting Parameters And Sensors There are a few basic ways to edit parameters,  select  sensors, and perform  other activities  in  the AreaRAE  Plus/Pro.  The actions  performed  by pressing  keys always  match  1-to-1 with  the boxes along  the bottom of the display  and the three keys. Some parameters  are edited by scrolling  and selecting  individual  items  (black bars behind  white  text act as highlighters).  Some include  a choice  via “radio  buttons,”  where  only  one item  in  a list  can be selected,  while  other menus  use boxes for you  to “check”  with  an  “X,” and these allow  for multiple  items  in a list  to be selected. In all  cases of editing,  you can save or undo your choice.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 39  12.3.2  Measurement The submenus for Measurement include Sensor On/Off, Change Measurement Gas, and VOC and Gamma (if equipped) Measurement Units.      Sensor On/Off You can turn sensors on or off via this submenu. An “X” in a box to the left of a sensor’s name indicates it is turned on.    1. Scroll  down the list of sensors using the [N/-] key. 2. Add or remove that gas from the list by pressing [Y/+]. An “X” in a box to the left of a sensor’s name indicates it is selected.  3. Once you have made all your selections, press [MODE] for “Done.”
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 40  Change Meas. Gas The AreaRAE Plus/Pro has extensive onboard gas libraries for combustible  gases and VOCs that you can use to configure your AreaRAE Plus/Pro to automatically  apply the appropriate correction factors and produce readings in the units of the desired combustible  gas or VOC.    Measurement gases are organized in four lists:   My List is a customized list of gases that you create. It contains a maximum  of 10 gases and can only be built  in ProRAE Studio  II on a PC and transferred to the instrument.   Note: The first gas in the list is always isobutylene (it cannot be removed from the list).   Last Ten is a list of the last ten gases used by your instrument. The list  is built  automatically  and is only  updated if the gas selected from Custom Gases or Library is not already in the Last Ten. This ensures that there is no repetition.  Gas Library is a library  that consists of more than 200 gases for the PID sensor and more than 50 for the catalytic LEL sensor.  Custom Gases are gases with user-modified  parameters. Using ProRAE Studio II, all parameters defining  a gas can be modified,  including  the name, span value(s), correction factor, and default alarm limits.    Measurement Unit In some cases, the measurement unit for displaying  data from sensors can be changed. The type of sensor is shown in the display,  and if there is more than one sensor type (VOC, EC, Gamma), they are shown in a list.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 41  Depending on the installed  sensors, standard available measurement units include:   Abbreviation Unit Sensor Type ppm,ppb parts per million,  parts per billion PID for VOC mg/m3,  ug/m3 milligrams  per cubic meter,  micrograms  per cubic meter PID for VOC ppm parts per million EC mg/m3 milligrams  per cubic meter EC μrem/h,  mrem/h microrems  and millirems  per hour Gamma μSv/h, mSv/h microSieverts  and milliSieverts  per hour Gamma μR/h, mR/h microRoentgens  and milliRoentgens  per hour Gamma μGy/h, mGy/h microGrays  and milliGrays  per hour Gamma ppm parts per million CO2 VOL Volume CO2 ºF Fahrenheit  degrees Temperature ºC Celsius  degrees Temperature m/s meter per second Wind  speed MPH mile  per hour Wind  speed  Here is an example of the menu hierarchy (select the sensor type and then the measurement unit):                   Duplicated Sensor If there is sensor duplication  (for example, two PID sensors for VOC), then the “Duplicated Sensor” menu item is shown. You can select which of the duplicated  sensors to make active. The instrument does not support duplicate  sensors.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 42  12.3.3  Alarms Use this menu to change high,  low,  STEL, and TWA alarm limits  - the points  at which alarms are triggered. The Alarms menu also allows changing  alarm mode (latched or automatic reset) and alarm output methods (combinations of light  and buzzer alarm indications).     Alarm Limits There are four groups of alarm settings that you can adjust for each individual  sensor for which a particular alarm type is available.  Settings:   High Alarm  Low Alarm  STEL (Short-Term Exposure Limit)  Alarm  TWA (Time-Weighted Average) Alarm  Note: Some alarm settings are not applicable to all sensors. If a setting is irrelevant to a sensor (for example, STEL for a gamma radiation sensor), then that sensor does not appear in the list.  Alarm Mode You can program the AreaRAE Plus/Pro so that there are two ways to shut off an alarm:  Auto Reset When the alarm  condition  is no longer  present,  the alarm  stops automatically. Latch You must  manually  turn  off  an alarm  when  one is triggered.  The latched  setting only  controls  alarms  for High  Alarm,  Low Alarm,  STEL Alarm,  and TWA Alarm.  Alarm Settings You can enable/disable  any combination  of light  (visible)  or buzzer (audible) alarms, or alarms off.  Settings:   All Enabled  Light  Buzzer  All Disabled  Comfort Beep A Comfort Beep is a single  beep of the audible  alarm at 60-second intervals that informs the person using the AreaRAE Plus/Pro that it is functioning.  It can be turned on or off.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 43  12.3.4  Datalog The instrument displays a floppy  disk icon to indicate that a datalog is being recorded. The instrument stores the measured gas concentration for each sensor, date and time for each measurement, Site ID, User ID, and other parameters. The AreaRAE Plus/Pro memory is sufficient to record six months’ worth of data for 12 sensors and GPS at one-minute intervals,  24/7. All data are retained (even after the unit is turned off) in non-volatile  memory so that they can be downloaded at a later time to a PC.   Clear Datalog This operation erases all data stored in the datalog. Select “Clear Datalog,” and then “Yes.”     Note: Once the datalog is cleared, the data cannot be recovered.   Datalog Interval Intervals are shown in seconds. The default value is 60 seconds. The maximum  interval  is 3600 seconds, and the minimum  is 1 second.    Sensor Selection You can choose which sensors’ data are included in the datalog. The entire list  of installed sensors is shown, and you can individually  select whether their data is included.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 44  Note: Turning a sensor off in the list does not change or erase its settings.  Data Selection 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 1.04 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    Datalog Type The instrument  offers three 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).    Note: You can only choose one datalog type to be active at a time.   About Manual Datalogging When the instrument  is set to Manual Datalog, you can turn datalogging  on and off by repeatedly pressing [N/-] 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. You can turn it off by pressing [Y/+] again.  If datalogging  is running,  you can leave it running. However, if you want to turn it off, follow this procedure:
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 45  Press [N/-] repeatedly to step through the screens until you reach the screen that says, “Stop Datalog?” Press [Y/+] to stop datalogging.  The screen displays “Datalog Stopped” for a few seconds, before displaying  “Start Datalog?” and the datalog interval. You can restart it anytime by pressing [Y/+] from that screen.   Memory Full Action When the internal  datalog memory is full,  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro can either stop collecting  data (Stop When Full)  or go back to the beginning  and overwrite the data from the first entry, second entry, etc. (Wraparound).
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 46  12.3.5  Wireless When an AreaRAE Plus/Pro is equipped with a wireless modem, its settings are controlled via the menu items under “Wireless.”    Note: Instruments equipped with WiFi  provide different menu choices. Refer to page 26 for details.    Select Primary Radio Select the primary radio.  1. Choose between “ISM” and “WiFi”  by pressing [N/-]. 2. Select the highlighted  state by pressing [Y/+]. 3. Save or  register  the change:  Press [Y/+] to save the change.  Press [N/-] to undo the change.  Note: Either ISM or WiFi  can be active, but not both at the same time.  GPS GPS receivers  operate by line  of sight  with  global  positioning  satellites.  A receiver  must  be able to get signals  from  at least four  satellites  in  order to calculate  longitude  and latitude  (there  are currently  30 GPS satellites  orbiting  the earth).  The more satellites  a GPS receiver  can “see,”  the more accurate and reliable  the positioning. For a GPS-equipped  AreaRAE  Plus/Pro  to work properly,  it must  have a direct line  of sight  to a satellite,  meaning  it will  not work well  (if  at all)  indoors.  Although  radio signals  from  navigation satellites  can pass through  clouds, glass,  plastic  and other lightweight  materials,  satellite navigation  receivers  do not work underground  or in other enclosed  spaces. If you need to operate a monitor  under  a roof or anything  else that obstructs  a clear view  of the sky, you may  need to take the AreaRAE  Plus/Pro  outdoors into  a nearby  clear area, manually  set GPS coordinates  in  ProRAE Guardian,  and allow  those coordinates  to be used on maps in ProRAE Guardian  running  on a host computer.  You can turn the GPS power on or off.  1. Press [Y/+] to see on and off states, and which is selected. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to “On” or “Off.” 3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 47  Mesh The AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s secondary Mesh radio is designed to work in a RAE Systems wireless mesh radio network. This type of flexible,  robust wireless network provides reliable, low-cost operation and supports point-to-point  and point-to-multi-point  networking with ProRAE Guardian monitoring  software.  Options include:  Power On/Off  PAN ID  Channel  Factory Reset  On/Off 1. Press [Y/+] to see on or off state, and which is selected. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to “On” or “Off.” 3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo. PAN ID The AreaRAE Plus/Pro and any other devices that you want to interconnect wirelessly must have the same PAN ID. You can set the PAN ID in the instrument or through  ProRAE Studio II.   1. Press [Y/+] to increase the number and [N/-] to advance to the next digit. 2. After moving to the last digit and making  changes, press [MODE].   Press [Y/+] to save the change.  Press [N/-] to undo the change.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 48  Channel The AreaRAE Plus/Pro and any other devices that you want to interconnect wirelessly must be operating on the same channel.  1. Press [N/-] to step through the channel numbers from 1 through 10. 2. Once your selection is highlighted:    Press [Y/+] to select the channel.  Press [Y/+] to save your choice or press [N/-] to undo your changes.    Note: You cannot change the channel setting on an instrument equipped with a radio modem that operates at a frequency of 868 MHz.  Factory Reset Restore all the wireless settings to their original  factory defaults.  Caution! Once you reset the wireless settings, you cannot retrieve any of the settings deleted by performing this reset.     Press [Y/+] to reset the wireless settings.  Press [N/-] to exit without resetting the wireless settings.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 49  12.3.6  ISM The AreaRAE Plus/Pro and any other devices that you want to interconnect wirelessly through ISM must have the same Network ID (1 to 4095,  but do not use 255), as well as a unique  Unit ID (1 through 64). You can set the Network ID in the instrument  or through ProRAE Studio II.   1. Press [Y/+] to increase the number and [N/-] to advance to the next digit. 2. After moving to the last digit and making  changes, press [MODE].   Press [Y/+] to save the change.  Press [N/-] to undo the change.  Power On/Off You can turn the ISM radio’s power on or off.  1. Press [Y/+] to see on or off state, and which is selected. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to “On” or “Off.” 3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo.   Network ID Every  ISM network must  have  a Network ID, which  identifies  that network  and all  equipment operating  in  that network. All  instruments,  including  the host, repeaters, etc., in the same network need to be configured  with  the same Network ID.  1. Press [Y/+] to increase the number and [N/-] to advance to the next digit. 2. After moving to the last digit and making  changes, press [MODE].   Press [Y/+] to save the change.  Press [N/-] to undo the change.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 50  Unit ID Each instrument  in  an ISM network must  be assigned  a unique  Unit  ID (between  00 and 99).  Make sure that the unit  ID is not duplicated  among  any of the units  within  the same network.  1. Press [Y/+] to increase the number and [N/-] to advance to the next digit. 2. After moving  to the last digit  and making  changes, press [MODE].   Press [Y/+] to save the change.  Press [N/-] to undo the change.    12.3.7  WiFi You can turn the WiFi  radio’s power on or off.  1. Press [Y/+] to see on and off states, and which is selected. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to “On” or “Off.” 3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo.   In order to communicate via WiFi,  you must configure WiFi  settings for the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to match your router by using ProRAE Studio II:  1. Connect a USB cable between the AreaRAE Plus/Pro and a PC running ProRAE Guardian. 2. In Normal mode, press the [N/-] key until  the screen shows “Enter Communication  Mode?” 3. Press [Y/+]. 4. Start ProRAE Studio II on the PC. 5. Log in as Administrator.  You must provide  a password (the default is “rae”.) 6. Click the “A” (for Automatic) detection. 7. When the AreaRAE Plus/Pro shows up in the list,  click on it and then click “Select.” 8. Click “Setup” when the list of items is shown on the left. This downloads the instrument’s setup. 9. Click “WiFi.”  This is where you see the current WiFi parameters and can set new ones.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 51     10. It is recommended that you select “Use DHCP” to dynamically  set up the correct settings. If you must use a Static IP Address (many corporate enterprises require it), check with your I.T. administrator.    11. Settings for “Security Mode,” “Security Key,” and “SSID” must match the settings on the router associated with the PC or server running ProRAE Guardian. 12. Settings for “Server IP” and “Server Port” must match those of the PC or server running ProRAE Guardian.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 52  13. Once your settings are made, upload  the settings to the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. Click this icon:    14. When uploading  is finished,  quit  ProRAE Studio II. 15. On the AreaRAE Plus/Pro, press [Y/+] to exit Communication  mode. 16. Disconnect the USB cable.   12.3.8  Monitor The submenus under “Monitor”  control the following:   LCD Contrast  Pump Speed  Zero At Start  Fast Startup  Language  Site ID  User ID  Secure In Place  Press [N/-] to advance through the submenus, and when you reach the last one, it returns to the first selection.  LCD Contrast 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.      1. Use the [Y/+] and [N/-] keys to decrease or increase LCD contrast, respectively (the bar graph aids in setting it). 2. When you are done, press [MODE] to select “Done.”  If you have not made a change, it exits to the submenu’s next selection. If you have made a change, you are prompted at the next screen to press [Y/+] to save the change or [N/-] to undo the change and exit to the next submenu selection.  Pump Speed The AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s pump can operate at two speeds, high and low. It is recommended that you run the pump at high  speed.  1. Press [Y/+] to see the current, selected setting. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to “High” or “Low.”
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 53  3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo.  Zero At Start If your AreaRAE Plus/Pro has been configured to perform a zero (fresh air) calibration  upon startup, called Zero At Start, then the startup routine is interrupted so that you can perform a fresh air calibration for all sensors prior to using  the instrument.  1. Press [Y/+] to see on or off state, and which is selected. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to “On” or “Off.” 3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo. If you do not want to perform a zero calibration,  press [MODE] to bypass it. If you start a zero calibration and want to abort it, press [N/-], and the calibration  stops and the main display  is shown.  Fast Startup Fast Startup reduces the amount of time between when the instrument is turned on and is ready for use. It skips showing you many settings and is best suited to environments where the AreaRAE Plus/Pro is turned on and off very often during a given day. If Fast Startup is not selected, then when the instrument starts, it shows you details of each sensor, including calibration information, high and low alarm settings, etc.   1. Press [Y/+] to see on or off state, and which is selected. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to “On” or “Off.” 3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo. Language English  is the default language, but other languages can also be selected for the instrument. Note: The language can also be changed through ProRAE Studio II.  1. Press [Y/+] to see the current, selected language. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to the language you want. 3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo. Site ID 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 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.  User ID Enter an 8-digit  alphanumeric User ID to uniquely  identify  a user. This User ID is included  in the datalog report. The first four characters of a customized User ID act as an identifier  for montoring  the instrument.  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.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 54  Secure In Place Secure In Place provides anti-tampering  features to prevent unwanted access to screens or functions. These features use passwords to control access.    Power Down Lock: Requires that you enter the system password to power down the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.    Note: This feature is disabled by default, and is configurable  via ProRAE Studio II and via the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s menu.  Screen Lock: AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s Screen Lock mode prevents changing the screen from the main reading display  without first entering a password.  When Screen Lock is active, only the instantaneous reading screen is displayed.  Note: When screen lock is active, the alarm test function  is not available by pressing the [Y/+] key, and the alarm test soft key is not displayed.   Remote Monitoring Mode: When AreaRAE Plus/Pro is programmed in Remote Monitoring  mode, the screen displays the text “Monitor  Active,” indicating  that the instrument is actively monitoring.   During alarm events, the display  reverts to Screen Lock mode.  Once the alarm conditions are cleared, Remote Monitoring  mode resumes.  Note: If enabled, Remote Monitoring  mode is active upon entry to Normal mode, immediately  after startup, and/or upon exiting  Programming mode.  To select a Secure In Place feature (or to disable  all of them):  1. Press [Y/+] to see the currently selected mode. 2. Press [N/-] to scroll to the mode you want. 3. Press [Y/+] to select. 4. Press [Y/+] to “Save.” You can also press [N/-] to undo. Your options  are:   Power Down Lock  Screen Lock  Remote Monitoring  Mode  All Disabled
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 55  12.3.9  Calibration Use this  menu to perform  a bump  test or zero or span calibration  for one or more sensors,  and change  the gas concentration  value  used in bump  tests and span calibration,  as well  as choose  which  sensors will  be calibrated  at the same time.  Fresh Air This procedure determines the zero point for all  the sensors that require a zero calibration.  For the oxygen sensor, Fresh Air calibration  sets the point equal to the concentration of oxygen in ambient air (approximately 20.9% volume).  Note: Fresh air calibration is performed on all  enabled gas sensors at the same time. To perform Fresh Air calibration  on multiple  sensors:  1. Connect the instrument’s inlet to a source of dry, clean ambient air. 2. At the Calibration  Menu, select “Fresh Air.” Press [Y/+] once to enter the fresh air calibration sub-menu. 3. Start the flow of dry zero air, if used. 4. Press [Y/+] to start fresh air calibration.   5. A countdown screen appears. You can abort the calibration  at any time during the countdown by pressing [N/-].       6. If the calibration  is not aborted, the display  shows the sensor names and tells you whether the fresh air calibration  passed or failed,  followed by the sensors’ fresh air readings.  Multi Sensor Span Depending on the configuration  of your AreaRAE Plus/Pro and the span gas you have, you can perform a Span calibration simultaneously  on multiple  sensors.  The selected sensors are shown on the screen, along with the concentration settings for their Span gas.  With calibration  gas connected to the instrument,  start a multi  span by applying  gas to the instrument. Calibration  should start after a few seconds. If not, press [Y/+]. If you do not want to perform a multi span, press [MODE].  Note: You can abort a multi  span by pressing [N/-] once testing has started.  When the Multi  Span is done, a screen is shown, with the sensor names and either “Pass” or “Fail” shown next to them.   Note: Dotted line indicates automatic progression.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 56  Single Sensor Zero This allows you to perform zero (fresh air) calibration  on individual  sensors. Even though most toxic gas sensors can be zeroed in fresh air, some sensors such as a parts-per-billion  PID sensor for volatile  organic compounds (VOCs) should not be zeroed in fresh air. VOCs are normally present in ambient air, so zeroing  these sensors in ambient air will  not allow  for a true zero to be set for such sensors. The parts-per-billion  PID sensor with should  only be zeroed with zero air or in ambient air using a charcoal filter or a VOC zeroing tube.  1. If you are using a charcoal filter,  connect it to the instrument.  2. If you are using dry air, connect the instrument  to a source of zero air. 3. At the Calibration  Menu, select “Single  Sensor Zero.” Press [Y/+] once to enter the zero calibration sub-menu. 4. Start the flow of zero air, if used. 5. Press [Y/+] to start zero calibration.   6. A countdown screen appears. You can abort the calibration  at any time during the countdown by pressing [N/-].       7. If the calibration  is not aborted, the display  shows the sensor names and tells you whether the zero calibration  passed or failed,  followed by the sensors’ zero calibration  readings.  Note: Dotted line indicates automatic progression.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 57  Single Sensor Span Instead of performing a span calibration  on multiple  sensors simultaneously,  you can select a single sensor and perform a span calibration.    Note: If a calibration icon (bottle with bottom portion filled  in) is shown next to any of the sensors, it means that the sensor is due for a full calibration.  To perform span calibration  of an individual  sensor, follow these steps: 1. At the Calibration  Menu, select “Single  Sensor Span.” 2. Select a sensor to calibrate from the list. 3. Install the “T” tube and connect it to a source of calibration  gas. 4. Verify that the displayed  calibration  value meets the concentration specified on the gas cylinder. 5. Start the flow of calibration  gas.                                                                  6. Press [Y/+] to start calibrating  or wait for calibration to start automatically.   7. A countdown screen appears. You can abort the calibration  at any time during the countdown by pressing [N/-].      Note: Dotted line indicates automatic progression.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 58  8. If the calibration  is not aborted, the display  shows the sensor names and tells you whether the calibration  passed or failed,  followed by the sensor readings. Note: The gamma radiation sensor comes pre-calibrated from the factory and does not require routine calibration.  However, you can check it by placing  a check-source on the rear of the AreaRAE Plus/Pro equipped with a gamma sensor to check the readings. Place the check-source near the upper middle  of the rear of the instrument and hold it until  you see the Gamma reading change in the display.  Multi Sensor Bump Depending on the configuration  of your AreaRAE Plus/Pro and the span gas you have, you can perform a bump test simultaneously  on multiple  sensors.  The selected sensors are shown on the screen.  With calibration  gas connected to the instrument,  start a multiple  bump test by applying  gas to the instrument and pressing [Y/+]. If you do not want to perform a multiple  bump test, press [MODE].  Note: You can abort a multiple  bump test by pressing [N/-] once testing has started.  When the Multi  Bump test is done, a screen is shown, with the sensor names and either “Pass” or “Fail” shown next to them.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 59  Single Sensor Bump This menu allows a bump test to be performed on an individual  sensor of your choice.  Note: If a bump test icon (bottle with bottom  portion not filled  in) is shown next to any of the sensors, it means that the sensor is due for a bump test.    To perform a bump test on an individual  sensor, follow these steps: 1. At the Calibration  Menu, select “Single  Sensor Bump.” 2. Scroll  down the list using  [N/-], and then press [Y/+] to select a sensor to bump test. 3. Install the “T” tube and connect it to a source of calibration  gas. 4. Verify that the displayed  calibration  value meets the concentration specified on the gas cylinder. 5. Start the flow of calibration  gas.                                                                  6. Press [Y/+] to start calibrating  or wait for the bump test to start automatically.   7. A countdown screen appears. You can abort the bump test at any time during  the countdown by pressing [N/-]. 8. If the bump test is not aborted, the display  shows the sensor names and tells you whether the bump test passed or failed, followed  by the sensor readings.  Important! After each sensor is bump tested, and you press “OK,” the next sensor in the menu list is highlighted. Note: Dotted line indicates automatic progression.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 60  Cal. Reference It is sometimes desirable to calibrate a sensor (PID for VOC, and LEL) with a specific gas for best response to a gas you are surveying. The Cal. Reference library contains a list of reference gases that can be selected for the PID and LEL sensors. Choose the sensor, and then select from the list of reference gases.    Change Cal. Gas You can change the calibration gas for the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s PID and LEL sensors. Select from a custom list that you create (My List), the last ten gases used, the built-in gas library for your PID lamp, and user-defined custom  gases. Each gas is shown  in the list  for selection  and the screen automatically  changes  to show its full  name, chemical  formula,  molecular  weight  (M.W.) and correction  factor (CF).      Multi Cal. Select This menu allows you to define a group of sensors to be bump tested and span calibrated together. Simultaneous  testing and calibration  of multiple  sensors shortens the bump test and calibration  processes and reduces the number of individual  gas cylinders you need. For example, it may be more efficient to use a single  cylinder  with a four-gas mix  including  50% LEL Methane, 18% O2, 10 ppm H2S, and 50 ppm CO, to calibrate the LEL, O2, CO, and H2S sensors at one time, compared to using  four distinct gas cylinders and calibrate these sensors individually  in sequence. In order for sensors to be calibrated together, all  of them must be selected using  Multi  Cal. Select.   1. Scroll  down the list of sensors using the [N/-] key. 2. Add or remove that gas from the list by pressing [Y/+]. An “X” in a box to the left of a sensor’s name indicates it is selected.  3. Once you have made all your selections, press [MODE] for “Done.”
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 61     Change Span Value You can individually  set the span gas concentration for each sensor. This concentration setting will  also be used for a bump test. The units  of measure (ppm, %LEL, etc.) are shown on the display.    1. Scroll  down the list of sensors using the [N/-] key. 2. Press [Y/+] to select it. 3. Press [N/-] to step through  the digits. 4. Press [Y/+] to increase the number from 0 through 9. Once the number 9 is reached, pressing [Y/+] causes the numbers to “wrap around” to 0 and count up again. 5. Once you have set the desired value, press [MODE] for “Done.” This registers the new span value.      Change Span 2 Value For enhanced  accuracy,  it is possible  to perform  a second Span calibration  in addition  to Zero and Span calibrations.  Your instrument  first  must  be set to allow  this  third  calibration.  This requires  using  ProRAE  Studio II software  and a PC, as well  as a higher  concentration  of calibration  gas. Note: 3-point calibration  is the default  for AreaRAE  Pro for ppb resolution  or the high  range  (0 to 5,000 ppm); for other configurations,  2-point calibration  is the default.  Note: You can only  disable  3-point calibration  capability  by using  ProRAE  Studio  II again.  1. Press [Y/+] to select VOC. 2. Press [N/-] to step through  the digits. 3. Press [Y/+] to increase the number from 0 through 9. Once the number 9 is reached, pressing [Y/+] causes the numbers to “wrap around” to 0 and count up again. 4. Once you have set the desired value, press [MODE] for “Done.” This registers the new second span value. 5. Press [Y/+] for “Save” and [N/-] for “Undo.”
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 62   12.3.10 LEL Calibration Procedure You must perform a separate zero calibration for the LEL sensor and then perform a span calibration.   Important!  Before calibrating,  make sure pump is on its high  setting. This is in the “Pump Speed” submenu under the “Monitor” menu item.  To calibrate  the LEL sensor,  follow  these two procedures:  Zero Sensor Calibration  For The LEL Sensor  1. Turn on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro and allow it to warm up for 20 minutes in ambient air. 2. In Programming mode, Select “Calibration”  and then select “Single  Sensor Zero.” 3. Select “LEL.” 4. Calibrate the LEL sensor’s zero point  with ambient air. 5. After zero calibration is complete,  press [MODE] to return to the Calibration  menu. “Single Sensor Span” is highlighted  Span Calibration  For The LEL Sensor  1. Press [Y/+]  to select “Single  Sensor  Span.” 2. Press [N/-] until  “LEL Sensor”  is highlighted. 3. Press [Y/+]  to select “LEL  Sensor.” 4. Screw one end of  a “T” using  Teflon  tubing  to the AreaRAE Plus/Pro  filter  on the inlet.  (You can use RAE Systems  P/N: W01-3003-000).                                             5. Attach  the other end to the flow  regulator  of a calibration  cylinder  with  50% LEL methane  (unless otherwise  specified  ). The flow  rate should  not be less than 750cc/min. 6. Start the flow  of calibration  gas. 7. Press [Y/+]  to start calibration. 8. When calibration  is complete,  shut off the calibration  gas flow  and disconnect  the calibration  tubing. 9. Press [MODE] to exit  to the menu.  (You may perform  other  calibrations.  Otherwise,  exit.)
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 63  13  User Modes  The AreaRAE Plus/Pro can be configured for two user modes, Basic and Advanced. The choice is selected and set in ProRAE Studio II.  13.1 Basic User Mode In Basic User Mode, some restrictions are applied,  including  password protection that guards against entering Programming Mode by unauthorized  personnel.  13.2 Advanced User Mode In Advanced User Mode, there are no access restrictions (you do not need a password), and the AreaRAE Plus/Pro provides the indications  and data you need most for typical  monitoring  applications.  14  Policy Enforcement  The AreaRAE Plus/Pro can be configured to enforce a facility/company’s  requirements that calibration and/or bump testing be performed at specified intervals, and to explicitly  prompt the user that calibration/bump  testing is required. Depending on how Policy Enforcement features are configured, the user may be required to perform a bump test or calibration  prior to being able to use the instrument. That is, it can be set to not allow normal operation of the instrument unless calibration  or bump testing is performed.  If the instrument  has been bump  tested and calibrated  in  compliance  with  the policy  settings,  a check-mark  icon is included  along  the top of the AreaRAE  Plus/Pro  screen:          If Policy Enforcement is enabled, then after startup the AreaRAE Plus/Pro displays a screen that informs the user that the instrument requires either a bump test or a calibration.  If both are required, then they are shown in sequence.  Note: Policy enforcement features are disabled by default.  14.1 Setting Policy Enforcement You must use ProRAE Studio  II to make changes to Policy Enforcement settings. The procedure requires connecting the AreaRAE Plus/Pro via USB cable to a PC running ProRAE Studio  II. Policy violations  are captured in the datalog.  1. Connect a USB cable between the AreaRAE Plus/Pro and a PC with ProRAE Studio II. 2. Put the AreaRAE Plus/Pro into PC Communications  Mode. 3. Start ProRAE Studio II software on the PC. 4. Select “Administrator”  and input  the password (the default is “rae”). 5. Click “Detect the instruments automatically”  (the magnifying  glass icon with the letter “A” in it). After a few seconds, the AreaRAE Plus/Pro is found and it is shown, along with its serial number:  6. Click on the icon to highlight  it,  and then click  “Select.”. 7. Click “Setup.”
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 64    8. In the menu that now appears on the left side, click “Policy  Enforcement.” It is highlighted,  and the Policy Enforcement pane is shown:           For “Must Calibrate” and “Must Bump,” you have the options  of no enforcement or enforcement (including  “Can’t Bypass,” and “Can Bypass”).  Must Calibrate. The user is prompted to calibrate the instrument when calibration is due (as set by the calibration  interval). There are two programmable options:   Can’t Bypass. Unless calibration is performed, the instrument  cannot be used, and the only option is to turn off the instrument.  Can Bypass. If calibration is due but the user does not want to perform a calibration,  the instrument can still  be used. In this case, the instrument records that the user has bypassed the calibration  requirement in a Policy Violation  report.  Must Bump. The user is prompted to bump test the instrument when a bump test is due (as set by the bump test  interval). There are two programmable options:   Can’t Bypass. Unless a bump test is performed, the instrument  cannot be used, and the only option is to turn off the instrument.  Can Bypass. If a bump test is due but the user does not want to perform one, the instrument can still  be used. In this case, the instrument  records that the user has bypassed the bump testing requirement in a Policy Violation  report.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 65  These are the screens that are shown on an AreaRAE Plus/Pro after startup if “Can Bypass” is selected:                   If “Can’t Bypass” is selected, the display looks  like  this, and only  allows the options  of performing  the test or shutting down:           16. Once you have made your selections in ProRAE Studio II, you must upload the changes to the instrument. Click  the icon labeled “Upload all settings to the instrument.”    17. A confirmation  screen is shown. Click “Yes” to perform the upload,  or “No” to abort.    Uploading  takes a few seconds, and a progress bar is shown. You can abort the upload by clicking “Cancel.”   18. Exit ProRAE Studio  II.   19. Press [Y/+] on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to exit Communication  Mode.  14.2  Deactivating Policy Enforcement  If the AreaRAE Plus/Pro screen displays the message that it must be bump tested or calibrated, and if the option to bypass bump testing or calibration  is not available,  you should shut off the instrument  and follow  the procedure outlined  here if you want to change the Policy Enforcement settings: 1. Use a USB cable to connect the AreaRAE to a computer running  ProRAE Studio II. 2. Enter Diagnostic  Mode on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro (with the instrument turned off, press and hold [Y/+] and [MODE] until  it starts up. 3. After startup, enter the password when prompted (default is “0000”) and press [MODE]. 4. Press [N/-] repeatedly until  you see the “Enter Communications  Mode?” screen. 5. Press [Y/+] to enter Communications  Mode. 6. Start ProRAE Studio II. 7. Select “Administrator.”
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 66  8. Input the password (the default is “rae”). 9. Click “OK.” 10. Click “A” (detect instruments automatically). 11. Click on the instrument’s icon when it appears. 12. Click “Select.” 13. Click “Setup.” 14. Click “Policy  Enforcement.” The Policy Enforcement pane is shown. 15. Deselect Policy Enforcement features you do not wish to use. 16. Click “Upload  all settings to the instrument.”           17. When you see this confirmation.  Click “Yes.”                 Uploading  will  take a few seconds, and this progress bar is shown:           18. When the upload is done, exit ProRAE Studio II. 19. Press [Y/+] on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to exit Communication  Mode.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 67   15   Calibration And Testing  15.1  Manual Alarms Test  Under Normal Operation Mode and non-alarm conditions,  the buzzer (audible alarm), visible  alarms, and backlight  can all be tested anytime by pressing [Y/+] twice. If any alarm does not respond, check the alarm settings in the Programming  Menu to make sure all  alarms are enabled (selected setting under Programming/Alarms/Alarm  Settings should  be “All  Enabled”). If any alarms are enabled but not functional,  the instrument  should not be used.  15.2  Bump Testing And Calibration  RAE Systems recommends that a bump test be conducted prior to each day’s use. The purpose of a bump test is to ensure that the instrument’s sensors respond to gas and all the alarms are enabled and functional.     The AreaRAE Plus/Pro multi-gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test when a new sensor is installed,  after sensor maintenance has been performed, or at least once every 180 days, depending  on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants.  Calibration  and bump test intervals and procedures may vary due to national  legislation  and company policy.   During a bump  test, the instrument makes a pass/fail decision  based on sensor performance, but the user still  has the responsibility  to make sure all the alarms are enabled and functional.     15.2.1  Bump (Functional) Testing  A bump test can be performed on an individual  sensor (Single Sensor Bump) or a group of sensors (Multi Sensor Bump) combined into Multi  Cal. Select. The same gas is used for a bump test as for calibration. Typically,  two cylinders  of calibration gas are needed to perform a bump test or calibration  on an instrument with a PID sensor and electrochemical and LEL sensors. This may require one gas cylinder with Isobutylene or another VOC test gas to test the PID sensor, and another with a 4-gas mix to test electrochemical (such as CO, H2S, and O2) and LEL sensors. As with calibration,  the instrument intelligently  splits the process into two consecutive steps: first, the wizard prompts for testing electrochemical and LEL sensors, and then it tests the PID sensor.   IMPORTANT! Make sure all  of the instrument’s sensors have warmed up before performing a bump test. The instrument will  take the time to warm up the sensors prior to enabling access to bump test menus. You can tell  a sensor has warmed up if you see a reading next to it name on the display.  If it has not warmed up, you see three dashes (“---”) next to it.   Teflon tubing  must be used to test or calibrate the PID sensor. Follow the steps described here to perform a manual bump test:  1. Turn on your AreaRAE Plus/Pro by pressing and holding  [MODE] (the middle  button) and allow the instrument to boot up fully  until  the main measurement screen with sensor names and readings is shown.  2. Enter the Bump Test menu. It is accessible either through Programming Menu.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 68  3. Connect the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to the calibration  gas. Turn on the gas to initiate  flow.   4. Press [Y/+] to start the bump test. While the bump test is being performed, the readings for each sensor are shown. Once the bump test completes, pass/fail test results and readings are shown for each sensor.  Note: If a PID or other sensors are installed in the instrument require a dedicated cylinder of gas to calibrate, the instrument will  prompt  for calibrating  such sensors at this point.  IMPORTANT!    If one or more sensors fails a bump test, be sure to calibrate those sensors. 5. The bump test is now complete. Press Exit to return to the main measurement screen.   6. Now perform a manual alarms test (see page 67). If all  the alarms and all sensors have passed and no sensor is due for a calibration,  the instrument is now ready for use. Note: When a manual bump test is performed, the readings shown are in the equivalent  units of the calibration  gas, and not the measurement gas (if different).
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 69  15.2.2  Testing The Gamma Radiation Sensor The gamma  radiation  sensor does not require  user calibration.  To check whether  the sensor is operational,  place a gamma  check-source on the upper half  of the rear of the AreaRAE  Plus/Pro equipped  with  a gamma  sensor. The reading  should  increase.   15.2.3  Zero Calibration For Parts-Per-Billion (ppb) PID Sensor IMPORTANT! The parts-per-billion  PID sensor for volatile  organic compounds (VOCs) should not be zeroed in fresh air. VOCs are normally present in ambient air, so zeroing the sensor in ambient air will not allow for a true zero to be set. The parts-per-billion  PID sensor should be zeroed with ambient air using a charcoal filter or a VOC zeroing  tube. Refer to the procedure on page 71.   15.2.4  Fresh Air Calibration  This procedure determines zero points of most sensors. The AreaRAE Plus/Pro should be zero-calibrated in clean air with 20.9% oxygen or with a cylinder  of clean zero air. Note: If you use a zero air cylinder,  you must connect it directly to the filter that is attached to the instrument’s inlet.  At the Calibration  menu, select “Fresh Air” by pressing [Y/+] once to enter fresh air calibration.      After a timer countdown,  the zero calibration  is done. The LCD displays the sensor names and tells you whether each calibration passed or failed, followed by the sensor readings.    Note: You can abort the calibration  at any time during  the countdown by pressing [N/-].
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 70  15.3  Span Calibration This procedure determines the second point  of the sensor calibration.   Note: When a manual calibration  is performed, the readings shown are in the equivalent  units of the calibration  gas, and not the measurement gas. 15.4  Three-Point Calibration For Enhanced Linearity With Extended-     Range And ppb PID Sensors For better linearity  at higher concentrations when an AreaRAE Plus/Pro is equipped with a PID sensor, a 3-point calibration  can be performed.  IMPORTANT! Three-point calibration is disabled by default, but can be enabled using  ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration  and Data Management software on AreaRAE Plus/Pro instruments with 10.6eV PID sensors, including  high-range ppm and ppb PID sensors.  Default calibration  gas settings for AreaRAE Plus/Pro PID sensors are as follows:  Sensor Specifications Zero Span Span 2 (Third calibration point, if enabled) AreaRAE Plus/Pro parts-per-billion (ppb) PID 0 to 2,000 ppm range, 10 ppb resolution With a charcoal filter or VOC zeroing  tube 10 ppm Isobutylene 100 ppm Isobutylene AreaRAE Plus/Pro extended-range ppm PID 0 to 5,000 ppm range, 0.1 ppm resolution Fresh air or dry air 100 ppm Isobutylene 1,000  ppm Isobutylene AreaRAE Plus/Pro 9.8eV PID 0.1 to 2,000  ppm; 0.1 ppm resolution Fresh air or dry air 100 ppm Isobutylene 5 ppm Benzene Not supported
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 71  15.4.1  VOC Zero Calibration Procedure For Enhanced Linearity With Extended-  Range And ppb PID Sensors  You will need a VOC Zeroing Tube Adapter (P/N: 025-3002-000)  and a VOC Zeroing Tube (P/N: 025-2000-010).  1. Inspect the external filter on the instrument and replace it if it appears to be dirty.  2. Break the two ends of a VOC Zeroing Tube by putting  the ends into the small  hole near the bottom of the tube box and snapping  them off.                      3. Connect the VOC Zero Tube Adapter to the external filter on AreaRAE Pro/Plus, and then insert one end of the VOC Zeroing Tube into the adapter. The arrow on the tube indicates the correct direction.    4. Run the zeroing calibration  procedure for the instrument.  5. After zero calibration,  properly dispose of the used VOC zeroing tube (it is designed for single use only),  and remove the VOC Zeroing Adapter.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 72  15.4.2  Enabling 3-Point Calibration Via ProRAE Studio II   The AreaRAE Plus/Pro must be connected to a PC through the supplied  USB cable and must be in the PC Communications  mode.  1. Start up the ProRAE Studio  II software, enter a password, and detect the instrument  following  the directions provided in the ProRAE Studio II User’s Manual. 2. Click “Setup” to download the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s current configuration information 3. Click “Sensor Information.” 4. Click the “+” to the left of “Sensor Summary” to show the list of installed  sensors. 5. Click “VOC(ppm)” or “VOC(ppb)” to get and set sensor parameters. 6. Click 3-Point Calibration  (the check mark should now be showing). 7. Click the “Upload all  settings to the instrument” icon. You will  be asked whether you want to upload  all configurations  to the instrument. Click  “Yes.” 8. When you are done, quit ProRAE Studio II and then press [Y/+] on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to exit the PC communications  mode. The instrument  returns to operating in Normal mode.   15.4.3  Calibration Setup  For single-sensor  and multi-sensor  span calibration,  there are three methods  for  calibrating.  Each has different  regulator  type, flow  rate, and pressure  compensation  requirements:   Regulator Type Flow Rate T-Tube Necessary? Good Constant  Flow 500 cc/min No Better Constant  Flow 750 cc/min Yes Best Demand  Flow -- No   Using A T-Tube  Using  Teflon  tubing,  attach  one end of  a “T” to the  external  filter  on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro  inlet.  (You can use RAE Systems  P/N: W01-3003-000).                                              Calibrating Without A T-Tube  Use Teflon  tubing  to connect  the calibration  gas cylinder’s  regulator  to the  external  filter  on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro inlet.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 73  Multi-Sensor Span Calibration This lets you perform a span calibration  on multiple  sensors simultaneously.  It requires using the appropriate span gas and that the concentration labeled on the gas cylinder  matches the concentration programmed in the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.     Teflon tubing  must be used to test or calibrate the PID sensor. Follow the steps described here to perform a multi-sensor  span calibration:  1. Attach the “T” tube and connect gas to the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. 2. Start the flow of gas and then either press [Y/+] to begin calibration  or wait for calibration  to start automatically  once the sensor “senses” the gas. A countdown screen is shown. You can abort the calibration at any time during  the countdown by pressing [N/-].  If the calibration  reaches its conclusion,  it shows the sensor names and tells  you whether the calibration passed or failed, followed by the sensor readings.  Note: If there are other sensors to be calibrated at this stage, the screens will guide  you through  the process.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 74  15.4.4  Single-Sensor Span Calibration To perform span calibration  of an individual  sensor, follow these steps: 1. At the Calibration  Menu, select “Single  Sensor Span.” 2. Select a sensor from the list. 3. Connect the “T” tube and connect it to a source of calibration gas. 4. Verify that the displayed calibration  value meets the concentration label on the gas cylinder. 5. Start the flow of calibration  gas.                                                                 6. Press [Y/+] to start calibrating. You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing [N/-].    After a timer countdown,  the span calibration  is done. The LCD will  display  whether the calibration  was successful and the reading for that calibration  gas.  Note: If the sensor calibration fails,  try again. If calibration fails repeatedly, turn off the instrument and then replace the sensor.   WARNING: Do not replace sensors in hazardous locations.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 75  16   Datalog Transfer, Monitor Configuration, and Firmware Upgrades Via Computer Datalogs can be downloaded  from the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to a computer, and firmware updates can be uploaded to the AreaRAE Plus/Pro via the USB port on the side. Use the included USB cable to connect the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to a computer running  ProRAE Studio  II.                  16.1  Downloading Datalogs And Performing PC-Based Instrument   Configuration And Firmware Upgrades  The AreaRAE Plus/Pro communicates with a PC running  ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration  and Data Management software to download datalogs,  configure the instrument,  or upgrade the instrument’s firmware.   Note: The most recent version of ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration  and Data Management software is available for a free-of-charge download at: http://www.raesystems.com/downloads/product-software .  1. Use the supplied  PC Communications  Cable to connect the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to a PC. 2. Turn on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. Make sure it is running  in Normal mode (with the main measurement screen showing). 3. Activate the PC communications mode on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro by pressing [N/-] repeatedly, starting from the main measurement screen until  you reach the “Enter Communication  Mode?” screen. 4. Press [Y/+]. Measurement and datalogging stop, and the instrument is now ready to communicate with the PC. The display  now says “Ready To Communicate With Computer.” 5. Start up the ProRAE Studio  II software, enter a password, and detect the instrument  following  the directions  provided in the ProRAE Studio II User’s Guide. 6. Follow  the instructions  in the ProRAE Studio II User’s Guide to download the datalog,  configure the instrument settings, or update the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s firmware. 7. When you are done, press [Y/+] to exit the PC communications  mode on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. The instrument returns to operating in Normal mode.   IMPORTANT! Always securely close the cover over the USB port when it is not in use. This keeps moisture and debris out of the port.  USB cable USB port
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 76  17   Maintenance The AreaRAE Plus/Pro requires little  maintenance, aside from replacing  sensors, the filter, and the battery. The pump may need replacement, as well. If the instrument has a PID, then the PID sensor lamp and sensor electrode panel may require periodic cleaning.  17.1  Removing/Installing The Rubber Boot  In order to open the AreaRAE Plus/Pro, it is necessary to remove the belt clip and the rubber boot. Note that there are two hex screws on the bottom  rear side that secure the boot.   1. Turn off the instrument. 2. Remove the external filter. 3. Remove the wind sensor (if one is attached). 4. Unscrew the two the two screws on each side. 5. Slide the top part of the boot upward until  it clears the top of the instrument. 6. Slide off the bottom portion  of the boot.    17.2  Replacing The External Filter  If a filter is dirty  or clogged, remove it by unscrewing it from the black gas inlet adapter on the front of the instrument. Discard it and replace it with a new filter (P/N: 008-3022-000).  Perform a pump stall test to make sure the inlet and the external filter are installed properly so that there are no leaks in the system.     IMPORTANT! An AreaRAE Pro/Plus must not be calibrated or operated without  a filter. Operation without  a filter may damage the instrument. a. c. b. d.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 77  17.3  Removing/Cleaning/Replacing Sensor Modules    WARNING! Do not replace sensors in hazardous locations.   All sensors are located inside  the sensor compartment in  the upper half of the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. They are accessed by removing the cover that is held on by four screws.       1. Turn off the instrument. 2. Remove the four screws holding  the sensor compartment. 3. Remove the cover. The sensors are plugged into the slots. 4. Gently  lift out the desired sensor module with your fingers. 5. Install the replacement sensor. It can only  go into its slot one way. The connector inside  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro and the indexing  guides are good visual  indicators of how to set the sensor into position.  Make sure the indexing  keys are aligned and press the sensor into place to ensure it is seated firmly.  Note that the sensors are also in different sizes, and one size cannot be substituted for another.                              Match index keys on sensor  module with  socket Sensor indexing key
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 78  Sensor Locations Location Sensor type(s) 1 4R+ EC --- O2 2 4R+ EC or 4R+ PID 3 4R+ EC (avoid  using  O2 sensor in  this  slot) 4 4R+ EC 5 4R+ EC or LEL 6 4R+ EC (avoid  using  O2 sensor in  this  slot) 7 7R+ sensors 8 7R+ sensors    Note: The AreaRAE Plus/Pro does not allow  duplicate sensors (that is,  two or more of the same kind, including,  for example, a 4R+ PID and a 7R+ PID) to operate simultaneously.  Therefore, if duplicate sensors are inserted in the slots, when the instrument is turned on, it automatically  senses the redundancy and only allows operation of one of the sensors, selecting the sensor in the location  with the lowest number.  WARNING! If you are removing a sensor and not replacing it,  its slot cannot be left empty. A “dummy” sensor must be installed  in the empty slot.  17.4  Cleaning Or Replacing The PID Note:  The cleaning procedure is not normally needed. Clean the PID sensor module, the lamp and the lamp housing  only when one of the following  has happened: 1. The reading is inaccurate even after calibration.   2. The reading is very sensitive to air moisture. 3. A chemical liquid  has been sucked into the unit and damaged the unit.   Use of the external filter helps to prevent contamination  of the sensor.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 79  17.4.1  Cleaning Or Replacing The 4R+ PID  1. Gently  lift out the PID module with your fingers. 2. If the module requires replacement (because the lamp does not illuminate,  or the module  has been used past its expiration  date), place a new module  into the slot, being careful to match the indexing  keys. The sensor can only go into its slot one way. Refer to step 11 for alignment information. 3. If you want to open the sensor module  to inspect and clean the lamp and sensor electrode panel, you must use the special tool  (P/N: G02-0306-003).  The special tool’s “C”-shaped end has small “teeth” inside.  Slide the tool  so that the teeth slip  into the notch between the module’s cap and body:    4. Gently  pry up the cap using a rocking motion:    5. Once the cap is removed, set it aside.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 80  6. Now lift  the sensor electrode panel from the module:    7. Clean the sensor electrode panel in a solution  of isopropanol  lamp cleaner (included,  along with cleaning swabs, in a PID Lamp Cleaning  Kit, part number 500-0014-010,  package of 10), and allow it to dry.  8. Clean the lamp’s window with a cleaning swab dipped  in isopropanol  lamp cleaner, and allow it to dry. Do not touch the lamp window with your fingers, as the residual oils  will  shorten its life.    9. Inspect the electrical contacts. Clean them with a swab dipped  in lamp cleaner if they appear to need cleaning (make sure the contacts are not pressed down when you are done):    10. Reassemble the sensor module by placing the sensor electrode panel back in place and firmly pressing the cap back onto the top.            11. Place the sensor module back into the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. Make sure the index points  are aligned (it can only go in one way).    12. Carefully place the cap back onto the AreaRAE Plus/Pro and tighten the screw. Match index points on sensor module with sensor slot
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 81   17.4.2  Cleaning Or Replacing The 7R+ PID Note: Always calibrate the AreaRAE Plus/Pro after replacing the sensor module.  1. Gently  lift out the PID module from the instrument  with your fingers. 2. If the module requires replacement (because the lamp does not illuminate,  or the module  has been used past its expiration  date), place a new module  into the slot, being careful to match the indexing  keys. The sensor can only go into its slot one way.  If you want to open the sensor module  to inspect and clean the lamp and sensor electrode panel, you must use the special 7R+ PID Sensor Cover Opening Tool (P/N: C04-2025-000).  1. Press the tool down around the sensor module,  making sure to align the arrow on the module  and the tool:    2. Check that the alignment  of the two arrows is correct:    3. Locate the notch  on the side of the  sensor module.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 82  4. Place the tip of a flat-blade  screwdriver  in  the slot  and gently  pry up on the cover, using the tool for leverage.   5. Once the cover is loose, remove  the screwdriver.     6. Lift  the lid off,  exposing  the sensor electrode  panel.   Sensor electrode panel
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 83  7. Lift  out the sensor  electrode  panel. The PID lamp’s  window  is now visible.    8. Use the 7R+ PID Lamp Removal Tool (P/N: C04-2026-000) to remove the lamp. With the tool’s collar retracted (a), press down around the top of the lamp (b). Then press down the collar so that the tool grips the lamp (c).                                    Sensor Electrode Panel PID lamp window a. c. b.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 84  9. Gently  lift the PID lamp out of the sensor module  by pulling  up.    Cleaning The PID Electrode Panel Place the PID electrode panel into  isopropanol.  It is highly  recommended that an ultrasound bath to be used to clean it for at least 15 minutes. Then dry the electrode panel thoroughly.  Never touch the electrodes with your hand.  Also use an isopropanol-soaked  cotton swab to wipe off the lamp housing  where it contacts the sensor when the sensor is installed.  Turn over the Electrode Panel so that the pins point  up and the sensor cavity is visible. Examine the sensor electrodes for any corrosion,  damage, or bending out of alignment.  The metal sensor electrode “fingers” should  be flat and straight. If necessary, carefully bend the sensor fingers to ensure that they do not touch the Teflon portions and that they are parallel  to each other. Make sure that the nuts on the sensor pins are snug but not overtight. If the sensor is corroded or otherwise damaged, it should be replaced.  Cleaning The Lamp Housing Or Changing The Lamp If the lamp does not turn on, the instrument will  display  an error message to indicate replacement of the lamp may be required. 1.  If the lamp is operational,  clean the lamp window surface and the lamp housing by wiping  it with isopropanol  using a cotton swab using moderate pressure. After cleaning, hold  the lamp up to the light  at an angle to detect any remaining  film. Repeat the process until  the lamp window is clean. Never use water solutions to clean the lamp. Dry the lamp and the lamp housing  thoroughly  after cleaning.   CAUTION:  Never touch the window surface with the fingers or anything else that may leave a film. Never use acetone or aqueous solutions. 2.  If the lamp does not turn on, remove the lamp from the lamp housing. Insert the new lamp,  avoiding contact with the flat window surface.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 85  3.  Reinstall  the PID sensor module  by pressing it into  place with a soft, non-woven cloth. It is not necessary to press excessively. When the Electrode Panel and Lamp Housing Cap are replaced, the PID sensor will be properly seated. 4.   Inspect the two electrical contacts (pins) to make sure they are not pressed down. 5.   Replace the Electrode Panel.                                                        IMPORTANT!  Make sure the Electrode Panel is inserted with the correct side up. The bottom of the Electrode Panel is larger than the top, and  it fits into the top of the Sensor Module directly over the PID Lamp Window (the word “UP” is imprinted  on the top of the Electrode Panel). If the Sensor Electrode Panel is upside down, it will  not function  correctly and the cover for the Sensor Module  cannot close completely.                                                           5.  Replace the Lamp Housing  Cap.  Note: Always fully calibrate the AreaRAE Plus/Pro after replacing the sensor module  and/or lamp.  Bottom is larger than top PID Lamp Window Sensor Electrode Panel fits here Sensor Electrode Panel Sensor Module with cover removed
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 86  17.5  Replacing The Sensor Compartment Cover Before replacing the sensor compartment cover, inspect the large O-ring gasket for damage. If it is damaged, discard it and use a new one.  1. Place the O-ring gasket in the compartment. (Inspect the O-ring gasket for wear or damage first. If necessary, replace it.) 2. Press all the sensors firmly in place to ensure they are seated correctly. 3. Set the sensor compartment cover on top of the compartment. 4. Tighten the four screws. Note: Do not overtighten.     17.6  Battery Removal/Replacement The battery is located in a bay in the lower half of the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s back.       Changing  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro battery pack requires a Philips  screwdriver. To replace the AreaRAE Plus/Pro battery:  1. Turn the instrument off. 2. Remove the filter from the front of the instrument. 3. Place the instrument face-down on a soft surface. 4. Remove the four screws that hold the battery.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 87                   5. Use your fingers to lift the battery out (there are indents at each end):                     6. Slide a new battery into place. 7. Tighten the four screws.   WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, recharge, remove or replace the battery only in an area known to be non-hazardous! Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from different manufacturers.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 88  17.7  Alkaline Battery Pack The  alkaline battery  adapter (part number W01-3007-300) is installed and removed just like the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It accepts five D-cell alkaline batteries (use only Duracell MN1300). To replace the alkaline  adapter’s batteries: 1. Remove the four screws holding  the adapter.          2. Lift the alkaline  battery adapter from the rear of the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.       3. Unscrew the two Philips  screws.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 89  4. Tilt  up the cover of the battery compartment and remove it.                    5. The five locations for batteries have hook-and-loop fabric strips across them. Unfasten them.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 90  6. Insert five fresh D-cell alkaline batteries as indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings.            7. Attach the hook-and-loop  fabric to secure the batteries in place.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 91  8. Replace the cover by tilting  it so that the two tabs match the slots in the instrument and then lowering  it into place.                           9. Replace the two Philips  screws.                           10. Slide a new battery into place. 11. Tighten the four screws.   IMPORTANT! Alkaline  batteries cannot be recharged. The instrument’s internal circuit detects alkaline  battery pack and will  not allow recharging. If you try to charge alkaline batteries installed in the instrument, the display does not show charging, indicating  that it will  not charge them. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from different manufacturers.  Note: When replacing alkaline  batteries, properly dispose of old ones.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 92  17.8  RAEMet Meteorological Sensor (Optional) If your  AreaRAE Plus/Pro is equipped with a RAEMet meteorological  sensor (P/N: C04-0970-000),  it is typically  removed for storage and must be attached before using  it.  1. If the AreaRAE Plus/Pro is on, turn it off. (Never attach or remove the RAEMet without first turning  off the instrument’s power.) 2. Lift up the weather-tight rubber cover, located at the end of the handle, to expose the RAEMet receptacle.       3. Align  the RAEMet’s connector plug with the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s receptacle using the indexing key and notch as a guide. 4. Press the RAEMet’s base into place, and then turn the locking  ring  to tighten the connection. Never force the connector in or out of the receptacle. 5. Tighten the locking ring until the RAEMet sensor is firmly  seated. Do not turn the entire RAEMet sensor.    IMPORTANT! If  the RAEMet and AreaRAE receptacle are not aligned properly,  electrical connections will  not be made and the RAEMet sensor will  not operate. Also, when the RAEMet sensor is not attached to the instrument,  make sure the cover is securely closed to keep moisture and debris from entering the base.  Note: Keep strong magnets away from the RAEMet sensor. It contains a compass, and strong magnetism can affect its accuracy. Locking Ring Indexing notch in receptacle Indexing key in RAEMet  Connector
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 93  17.9  Antenna Installation Attach the antenna by opening the compartment, aligning the antenna, and turning the base of the antenna until it is snug.       IMPORTANT! When the antenna is not attached to the instrument,  make sure the cover is securely closed to keep moisture and debris from entering the base.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 94  17.10  Replacing The Pump  If your AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s pump requires replacement, follow these steps.   IMPORTANT! Turn off the instrument  and remove the battery before proceeding.  IMPORTANT! Remove the external filter before proceeding.   1.  Remove the sensor compartment cover.                                      2.  Turn it upside down and set it on a soft flat surface. 3.  The pump assembly is attached to the sensor compartment cover with two Philips  screws.       Remove the two screws.   4.  Lift off the pump assembly. 5.  Pressing down on the gas plate with one hand, disconnect the pump from internal  tubing  by gently      pulling  it out. It has an inlet  and outlet  that are held in the two holes with rubber O-ring gaskets. 6.  Install  two new O-ring gaskets (P/N: 430-B081-0H0) in the compartment’s inlet and outlet.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 95    7.   Press a new pump assembly (P/N: W01-3002-000) into  place, making sure that both the inlet and outlet from the pump go through  the O-rings into the two holes. 9.   Insert and tighten the two screws that attach the bracket to the housing. 10. Replace the cover. 11. Turn on the instrument  and check for proper pump operation.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 96  18  Alarms Overview The AreaRAE Plus/Pro provides an unmistakable  four-way alarm notification  system that combines local alarms on the device with real-time remote wireless alarm notification  (if the instrument is equipped wireless functionality  and it is active). Local alarms include  audible buzzer alarm, visible  alarm via bright LED lights,  and an alarm notification  on the display.  These can be selectively turned on or off.  18.1 Alarm Signals  During each measurement period,  the gas concentration and radiation levels are compared with the programmed alarm limits  for Low, High,  TWA, STEL, and other alarms, as applicable. If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits,  the alarms are activated immediately  to warn both the AreaRAE Plus/Pro user and a remote safety officer (if wireless is enabled) of the alarm condition.  In addition  to gas and radiation  alarms, other alarms are available.  Furthermore, the AreaRAE Plus/Pro alarms if one or more of the following  conditions  occurs: battery voltage low, pump blocked,  PID lamp failed,  etc.   When the low battery alarm occurs, there may be approximately 15 minutes of operating time remaining. In this case, it is recommended that you promptly change or charge the battery in a non-hazardous location.  18.2   Changing The Alarm Mode  Your choices are Auto Reset and Latched. A latched alarm stays on until  you acknowledge the alarm by pressing a button. An auto-reset alarm turns off when the condition  that set off the alarm is no longer present (for instance, a high  H2S reading that exceeds the preset threshold and triggers an alarm, but then lowers below that threshold,  turning  the alarm off).  1.  Enter the Alarm Mode sub-menu of the Alarms section under the Programming Menu.    2.  Select Auto Reset or Latched by pressing [N/-] to select the mode, and [Y/+] to confirm the choice.   3.  Press [Y/+] to save your  selection.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 97  19  Diagnostic Mode In Diagnostic Mode, the AreaRAE Plus/Pro provides raw counts for sensor, battery, and other readings, as well as a list of installed  sensors and information  about them (expiration  date, serial number, etc.). Most of these screens are useful only to service technicians. Many allow access for changing settings.  Diagnostic Mode can only  be accessed at startup time. In Diagnostic Mode, readings are displayed in raw counts instead of parts per million  (ppm) or other units of measure.   19.1  Enter Diagnostic Mode  1. With the instrument turned off, press and hold  [Y/+] and [MODE] until  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro starts up. 2. After startup, enter the password when prompted (default is “0000”) and press [MODE].  Once Diagnostic Mode is active, step from screen to screen by pressing [N/-].  19.2  Adjusting Alarm LEDs & Buzzer The buzzer,  green LEDs, red LEDs, and backlight  can be turned on or off in Diagnostic mode. In addition,  you can adjust the repetition  rate and loudness of the buzzer and the repetition rate and brightness of the LEDs.  1. Start with the instrument turned off. Hold down the [Y/+] and [MODE] keys until  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro starts. 2. When you see the password screen, input  your 4-digit  password, and then press [MODE]. 3. Once you have entered Diagnostic Mode, press [N/-] until  the “Alarm” screen is displayed.   4. Press [MODE] to step through the menu items; press [Y/+] to make a change, and press [N/-] to advance to the next menu.  Important! When you are done, exit Diagnostic Mode and test the instrument before actual use.  19.3  Adjusting LCD Contrast The display’s  contrast can be adjusted in Diagnostic  mode.  1. Start with the instrument turned off. Hold down the [Y/+] and [MODE] keys until  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro starts. 2. When you see the password screen, input  your 4-digit  password, and then press [MODE]. 3. Once you have entered Diagnostic Mode, press [N/-] until  the “LCD Contrast” screen is displayed.   4. Press [Y/+] to increase the value; press [MODE] to decrease the value, and press [N/-] to advance to the next menu.  Important! When you are done, exit Diagnostic Mode and test the instrument before actual use.  19.4  Pump Stall Threshold Adjustment  Proper setting of the pump stall threshold is necessary so that if there is an obstruction to the inlet,  the pump will  stop and the instrument will  go into alarm. This prevents unwanted debris or liquid  from entering the pump and causing disruption  or damage. The AreaRAE Plus/Pro provides two methods to set the pump stall threshold:  Static and Dynamic.  Note: The Dynamic method uses an algorithm  that takes external temperature into consideration for greater accuracy.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 98  If it is necessary to set the pump stall threshold,  you must enter Diagnostic Mode. Also, regardless of which method is used, when you are done setting thresholds, exit Diagnostic Mode and test the instrument before actual use.  19.4.1  Entering Diagnostic Mode To Set The Pump Stall Threshold  5. Start with the instrument turned off. Hold down the [Y/+] and [MODE] keys until  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro starts. 6. When you see the password screen, input  your 4-digit  password, and then press [MODE]. 7. Once you have entered Diagnostic Mode, press [N/-] until  the “Pump” screen is displayed.  8. Set the high  and low threshold  settings for pump stall using  the instructions in this section. Press [MODE] to step through the menu items; press [Y/+] to make a change, and press [N/-] to advance to the next menu.  19.4.2   Selecting The Pump Stall Threshold Method At the Pump screen, the settings are shown, including  the Pump Speed and Pump Stall Algorithm  (which can be Dynamic or Static).    To change the pump Speed or Stall  Algorithm  setting:  1. Press [MODE]. Either the pump Speed or the Stall  Algorithm  is highlighted. 2. To change from “High” to “Low” or “Dynamic” to “Static,” press [Y/+].  Important! The pump Speed must be set to “High” in order to access Dynamic pump stall settings.  Now follow directions to change the pump stall threshold values, using the method that matches your choice of either Dynamic or Static.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 99  19.4.3  Setting Pump Stall Threshold Values – Dynamic Method When the Dynamic pump stall threshold values are shown, you can perform calibration  to set the pump stall values dynamically.    Press [MODE] to begin calibration. This screen is shown, indicating  that it is ready:    Press [MODE] to begin calibration. There is a countdown shown in the box. Press [N/-] anytime to abort the calibration and go back.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 100  Once the countdown is finished,  this message is displayed:    Hold your finger over the inlet,  and allow the countdown to proceed. Press [Y/+] anytime to abort and return to the previous  screen.    When the countdown is finished,  the main Dynamic pump stall  screen is shown.    Dynamic pump  stall calibration  is complete. You can now exit Diagnostic Mode.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 101  Important! When you are done setting thresholds, exit Diagnostic Mode and test the instrument before actual use.   19.4.4   Setting Pump Stall Threshold Values – Static Method Use the following  values for reference when using the Static method to adjust the pump stall threshold values:   Low Speed High Speed Vacuum  ≤ -2.5in Hg ≤ -10in Hg Flow rate  >200 cc/min >400 cc/min Idle (I) 100 to 200 counts 150 to 250 counts Block  (Block-Idle)  > 100 counts (Block-idle)  > 100 counts Stall Setting (Idle + Block)/2 (Idle + Block)/2  Stall High Threshold Setting – Static Method In Diagnostic Mode, press the [MODE] key repeatedly until  the “Pump” screen is displayed.  “High” should  be highlighted.  Otherwise, press [Y/+] to select the “High” value.     The Idle value (shown as a value for “I”) should be 150 to 250. Record the value.  Block the inlet,  and record the value after it goes up.  The blocked  value minus  the Idle (Unblocked) value should be greater than 100 counts: (Blocked value – Unblocked value) > 100.  If it is greater than 100, then the pump is working  correctly and tubing leading  from the inlet is not leaking.  To calculate the best High value, first add the Blocked and Unblocked values and divide  by 2: (Blocked value + Unblocked value) / 2 = correct Stall High value.   Press [N/-] to advance to the next Pump screen.  Use the [Y/+] and [N/-] keys to increase or decrease the high value input the results of your calculation.  Press [MODE] to register that value.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 102  Verifying the Stall High Setting Exit Diagnostic Mode. In Normal Mode, with the pump at high speed, block the inlet. The pump should stall after a few seconds, sending  the instrument  into alarm. This tells you that the pump’s Stall  High setting is correct.   If the gas inlet is blocked but the pump does not shut down, or the pump shuts down too easily with a slight blockage,  the pump stall threshold value may be set too high  or too low.  If the pump does not stall or send the instrument into alarm, then there may be a leak in the gas inlet or the pump is weak or defective and should  be replaced.    Stall Low Threshold Setting - Static In Diagnostic Mode, press the [MODE] key repeatedly until  the “Pump” screen is displayed.  “Low” should  be highlighted.  Otherwise, press [Y/+] to select the “Low” value.   The Idle (shown as a value for “I”) value should  be 100 to 200. Record the value.  Block the inlet,  and record the value after it goes up.  The blocked  value minus  the idle  (unblocked) value should be greater than 100 counts: (Blocked value – Unblocked value) > 100  If it is greater than 100, then the pump is working  correctly and tubing  leading  from the inlet is not leaking.  To set the Low value, first add the blocked and unblocked  values and divide  by 2: (Blocked value + Unblocked value) / 2 = correct Stall Low value  Then, using the [Y/+] and [N/-] keys, set the Stall Low value to this number.   Verifying the Stall Low Setting - Static Exit Diagnostic Mode. In Normal Mode, block the inlet. The pump should stall after a few seconds, sending the instrument into  alarm. This tells you that the pump’s Low setting is correct.  If the gas inlet is blocked but the pump does not shut down, or the pump shuts down too easily with a slight blockage,  the pump stall threshold value may be set too high  or too low.  If the pump does not stall and send the instrument  into alarm, then there may be a leak in the gas inlet or the pump is weak or defective and should  be replaced.    Important! When you are done setting thresholds, exit Diagnostic Mode and test the instrument before actual use.   19.5  Exit Diagnostic Mode  Hold [MODE] until  the AreaRAE Plus/Pro shuts off. When you start it up again, it is in normal operating mode.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 103  19.6   Alarm Signal Summary  19.6.1  Hygiene Mode  Alarm Type Buzzer & LED Display Reading Backlight Priority Fail 3 beeps/sec “Lamp” at PID location “Off” at LEL location Blinking reading Fail Highest Pump 3 beeps/sec Blinking  pump symbol Reading Pump  Fail 3 beeps/sec “Lamp” at PID location “Off” at LEL location Blinking reading On Pump 3 beeps/sec Blinking  pump symbol Reading On Max 3 beeps/sec “Max” at sensor location Blinking reading On Over Range 3 beeps/sec “Over” at sensor location Blinking 9999 On High 3 beeps/sec “High” at sensor location Reading On Low 2 beeps/sec “Low” at sensor location Reading On Negative 1 beep/sec “Neg” at sensor location 0 On STEL 1 beep/sec “STEL” at sensor location Reading On TWA 1 beep/sec “TWA” at sensor location Reading On Calibration Fail 1 beep/sec “Cal” at sensor location Reading On Bump Fail 1 beep/sec “Bump” at sensor location Reading On Datalog Full 1 beep/sec Blinking  datalog symbol Reading On Calibration Required - “Full”  Bottle symbol   Reading - Bump Required - “Empty” Bottle symbol   Reading - Battery 1 beep/min Blinking  battery symbol Reading Stays as is Comfort Beep 1 beep/min no LED flash - Reading - Lowest  Notes “Negative”  means  that  the true sensor reading  is below  zero, even though  a zero reading  is shown  for the sensor.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 104  19.6.2   General Alarms Message  Condition  Alarm Indications  HIGH  Gas exceeds “High Alarm” limit   3 beeps/flashes per second  OVR  Gas exceeds sensor’s measurement range  3 beeps/flashes per second  MAX  Gas exceeds electronic circuit’s maximum range  3 beeps/flashes per second  LOW  Gas exceeds “Low Alarm” limit*   2 beeps/flashes per second  TWA  Gas exceeds “TWA” limit   1 Beep/flash per second  STEL  Gas exceeds “STEL” limit   1 Beep/flash per second  Crossed pump icon flashes  Inlet blocked or pump failure  3 beeps/flashes per second   “Lamp” flashes PID lamp failure  3 beeps/flashes per second  Empty battery icon flashes  Low battery  1 flash, 1 beep per minute  CAL  Calibration  failed, or needs calibration   1 beep/flash per second  NEG  True sensor reading  is below zero, even though  a zero reading  is shown  for the sensor.  1 beep/flash per second * For oxygen,  “low alarm limit”  means a concentration is lower than the low alarm limit.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 105   20  Troubleshooting  Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions                Cannot turn on power after charging the battery Reasons:  Defective charging circuit. Defective battery.                      Solutions:  Replace battery or charger. Try charging  battery again. Lost password Solutions:  Call Technical Support at +1 408-952-8461 or toll-free at +1 888-723-4800 Buzzer, LED lights inoperative Reasons:  Buzzer and/or other alarms disabled.  Bad buzzer,  LED lights,  or PCB.  Solutions:  Check under “Alarm Settings” in Programming Mode that buzzer and/or other alarms are not turned off. Call authorized service center. “Lamp” message when power on. Lamp alarm.  Reasons:   Low ion concentration inside PID lamp especially in cold environment  when first powered on. Defective PID lamp or defective circuit. Solutions:   Turn the unit off and back on. Replace UV lamp. Pump failed message. Pump alarm.  Reasons:   Inlet probe blocked. Direct connection to a gas outlet while the gas value is turned off. Water trap filter sucks in water. Water trap filter too dirty. Water condensed along the inlet probe. Bad pump or pump circuit.  Solutions:   Remove the blocking  objects and then press [Y/+] key to reset the pump alarm. Replace contaminated water trap filter. Be careful not to allow water condensation inside the unit. Replace the pump.  If you need replacement parts, a list is available online:        www.raesystems.com
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 106  21   Specifications  Dimensions 12.6″ x 12.4″ x 6.3″  (322 mm x 315 mm x 160 mm) with boot Weight 13.67 lbs (6.3 kg) Gas Sensor Slots 7 total; see Sensor list on this page Additional Sensors* Gamma, RAEMet (wind speed, wind direction,  temperature, humidity) GPS Installed at factory Battery   Rechargeable 7.2V/10AH Li-ion  battery pack with built-in  charger  Alkaline  adapter with 5 D-size batteries Battery Charging Time <10 hrs Operating Hours Approximately  16 hours with wireless connectivity,  GPS, and all sensors operational Power input AC adapter with Input 110-240 V AC Display Large 240x320  pixel  LCD display   2.5″  x  3.34″ (63.59 mm x 84.79 mm) Keypads 3 operation and programming keys Alarms High/Low limits  for gases and radiation  detectors, STEL, TWA limits  for EC sensors, low battery, sensor, or pump failure Visible Alarm Bright LED, 360-degree view Audible Alarm Dual buzzers:  108 dB @ 1 m Data logging Continuous  datalogging  (90 days for 12 gas sensors and GPS at 1-minute intervals,  continuously) Data Storage 24M bytes (memory-full  action: stop when full  or wrap-around) Data Interval User-configurable from 1 to 3,600 sec Wireless  Long Range: ISM License-free 900 to 928 MHz or 2.4GHz  Optional  WiFi  Secondary: Mesh Network FCC Compliance FCC Part 15 Communication Communicates to ProRAE Studio via USB cable to PC;  Wireless data and alarm status transmission via Wi-Fi or ISM modem; Acts as gateway to connect up to 8 remote Mesh-module equipped instruments Safety Certification Class I, Division  2 Groups A, B, C, D ATEX Zone 2  (II 3G Ex nA [ic Gc] IIC T4 Gc) IECEx (Ex n IIC T4 Gc)  Ex n IIC T4 Gc (China) Sampling Pump Built-in  pump,  typical  flow rate 450 cc/min  Temperature -20° C to 50° C (-4° F to 122° F) Humidity 0% to 95% relative humidity  (non-condensing) Ingress  Protection (IP) IP-65 (third-party  tested)
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 107   Languages Chinese, Dutch, English,  French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish Warranty • Two years on non-consumable  components and catalytic LEL, CO, H2S,     and O2 sensors • Six months for 9.8eV lamp PID sensor • One year on all  other sensors, battery, and other consumable parts * Optional  sensors. Gamma sensor only available on AreaRAE Plus/Pro.  Specifications are subject to change.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 108   Sensor Specifications Radiation Sensor Range Resolution Gamma 0 to 20,000 µRem/h 1 µRem/h PID Sensors  for VOC Range Resolution 4R+; 10.6eV* ppb 0 to 2,000 ppm 10 ppb 4R+ 9.8 eV 0 to 2,000 ppm 0.1 ppm 7R+ 10.6 eV* ppb 0 to 2,000 ppm 10 ppb 7R+ 10.6 eV (Extended Range) 0 to 5,000  ppm 0.1 ppm Combustible Sensors Range Resolution 4R+ LEL 0 to 100% LEL 1% LEL Electrochemical Sensors Range Resolution Ammonia 0 to 100 ppm 1 ppm Carbon Monoxide 0 to 500 ppm  1 ppm Carbon Monoxide 0 to 2,000 ppm  10 ppm Carbon Monoxide   (H2-comp) 0 to 2,000 ppm  10 ppm Chlorine 0 to 50 ppm 0.1 ppm Chlorine  dioxide 0 to 1 ppm 0.03 ppm Ethylene Oxide ETO-A 0 to 100 ppm 0.5 ppm Ethylene Oxide ETO-B 0 to 10 ppm 0.1 ppm Ethylene Oxide ETO-C 0 to 500 ppm 10 ppm Hydrogen 0 to 2,000 ppm 2 ppm Hydrogen Chloride 0 to 30 ppm  1 ppm Hydrogen Cyanide 0 to 50 ppm 0.5 ppm Hydrogen Fluoride 0 to 10 ppm 0.1 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide 0 to 100 ppm 0.1 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide  extended 0 to 1,000 ppm 0.1 ppm Oxygen 0 to 30% 0.1% Sulfur Dioxide 0 to 20 ppm 0.1 ppm Nitric Oxide 0 to 250 ppm 1 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide 0 to 50 ppm 0.1 ppm Phosphine 0 to 5 ppm 0.1 ppm Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 109  LEL Range, Resolution & Response Time LEL  0-100%   1 %      15 sec   LEL Correction Factors  Compound 100% LEL (Vol %) LEL CF* Acetone 2.5 1.9 Ammonia 15 1.0 Benzene 1.2 2.1 Butane, n- 1.9 1.9 Carbon monoxide 12.5 1.3 Cyclohexane 1.3 2.1 Ethanol 3.3 1.8 Ethyl acetate 2 2.4 Gasoline 1.3 2.6 Heptane, n- 1.1 2.5 Hexane, n- 1.1 2.1 Hydrogen 4 1.0 Isobutene (Isobutylene) 1.8 1.6 Isopropanol 2 2.2 Methane 5 1.0 Methanol 6 1.6 Methyl ethyl ketone 4.5 2.2 Octane, n- 1 2.7 Propane 2.1 1.4 Propene 2 1.6 Toluene 1.1 2.4 Turpentine 0.8 3.0  Note: Values in bold type are confirmed with RAE Systems by Honeywell instruments. Others, shown in italic, are calculated from diffusion  models.  * These figures are for guidance only and are rounded to the nearest 5%.  For the most accurate measurements, the instrument should be calibrated with the gas under investigation.  See RAE Systems Technical Note TN-156 for more details and other compounds.  Caution: Refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN-144 for LEL sensor poisoning.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 110   Year Of Manufacture To identify  the year of manufacture, refer to the serial number of the instrument.  The second to last digit  in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture. For example, “M” indicates the manufacturing  year is 2010.  First  digit  Year J 2008 K 2009 M 2010 N 2011 P 2012 Q 2013 R 2014 S 2015 T 2016 U 2017 V 2018 W 2019
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 111  Controlled Part of Manual  WARNINGS  Read Before Operating  This manual must be carefully read by all  individuals  who have or will  have the responsibility  of using, maintaining,  or servicing this product. The product will  perform as designed only  if it is used, maintained, and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  CAUTION! Never operate the monitor when the cover is removed. Remove the monitor  rear cover or battery only in an area known to be non-hazardous.  ANY RAPID UP-SCALE READING FOLLOWED BY A DECLINING OR ERRATIC READING MAY INDICATE A GAS CONCENTRATION BEYOND UPPER SCALE LIMIT, WHICH MAY BE HAZARDOUS.  TOUTE LECTURE RAPIDE ET POSITIVE, SUIVIE D’UNE BAISSE SUBITE AU ERRATIQUE DE LA VALEUR, PEUT INDIQUER UNE CONCENTRATION DE GAZ HORS GAMME DE DÉTECTION QUI PEUT ÊTRE DANGEREUSE ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN ASSESSED FOR PERFORMANCE. UNIQUMENT, LA PORTION POUR DÉTECTOR LES GAZ COMBUSTIBLES DE CET INSTRUMENT A ÉTÉ ÉVALUÉE.  CAUTION:  BEFORE EACH DAY’S USAGE, SENSITIVITY OF THE LEL SENSOR MUST BE TESTED ON A KNOWN CONCENTRATION OF METHANE GAS EQUIVALENT TO 20 TO 50% OF FULL-SCALE CONCENTRATION.  ACCURACY MUST BE WITHIN 0 AND +20% OF ACTUAL.  ACCURACY MAY BE CORRECTED BY CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. ATTENTION:  AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION JOURNALIERE, VERIFIER LA SENSIBILITE DU CAPTEUR DE LIE AVEC UNE CONCENTRATION CONNUE DE METHANE EQUIVALENTE DE 20 A 50% DE LA PLEINE ECHELLE.  LA PRECISION DOIT ETRE COMPRISE ENTRE 0 ET 20% DE LA VALEUR VRAIE ET PEUT ETRE CORRIGEE PAR UNE PROCEDURE D’ETALONNAGE.  CAUTION: HIGH OFF-SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION.             ATTENTION: DES LECTURES HAUTES ET HORS D’ECHELLE PEUVENT INDIQUER DES CONCENTRATIONS DE GAZ INFLAMMABLES  CAUTION: SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY.  Note: Users are recommended to refer to ISA-RP12.13, Part II-1987 for general information  on installation,  operation, and maintenance of combustible gas detection instruments. The AreaRAE2 multi-gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test, or at least once every 180 days, depending  on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 112  CAUTION! TheAreaRAE, PGM-65XX, shall only be charged using a charger specifically  supplied  for use with the unit with a maximum  output voltage of 17V.   Use of non-RAE Systems components will  void  the warranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product.   PGM-65XX   Marking  The PGM-65XX  is certified according to the IECEx scheme, ATEX and CSA for US and Canada under the non-sparking  safety method of protection.   The PGM-65XX  is marked with the following  information: RAE SYSTEMS  3775 N. 1st. St., San Jose CA 95134,  USA Type PGM-65XX. Serial No/barcode: XXXX-XXXX-XX   IECEx  XXX15.XXXX Ex ic nA [ic] IIC  T4 Gc     XXX 15 ATEX XXXX         II  3G Ex ic nA [ic] IIC  T4 Gc      Cl.I Dv 2, Grps A,B,C,D   T-Code T4. C22.2 No.152-M1984 ANSI/ISA-12.13.01-2013  -20º C < Tamb < +50º C; Um:17V RAEMet  connection:Uo:  5.2V, Po:  0.788W, Lo:198μH, Co:1000μF SSRelay  connection:  Ui:  24V, Ii:250mA Battery  pack: W01-3007-000  CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING ATTENTION: LIRE ET COMPRENDRE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER OU SERVICE  Operation  Area and Conditions Hazardous Areas Classified by Zones PGM-65XX  are  intended to be used in hazardous areas classified zone 2 within  the temperature range of -20ºC to +50ºC,  where gases of explosion  groups IIA, IIB or IIC and T4 may be present.  Hazardous Areas classified by Divisions PGM-65XX  is  intended to be used in hazardous areas classified for Class I Div. 2, within  the temperature range of -20º C to +50º C, where gases of explosion  groups A, B, C or D and temperature code T4 may be present.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 113  Instruction  For Safe Use  WARNING: Read and understand instruction  manual before operation or servicing. AVERTISSEMENT: Lisez et comprenez le manual d’instructions  avant d’utiliser  ou d'effectuer l'entretien.  WARNIING: Substitution  of components may impact safety. AVERTISSEMENT: La substitution de composants peut compromettre la sécurité.   WARNING: To prevent ignition  of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be charged in an area known to be non-hazardous area in the ambient temperature range 0° C ≤ Tamb  ≤ 40° C. Use only approved charger. AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prevenir l’inflammation  d’atmosphères dangereuse, ne charger le jeu de batteries que dans des emplacement designés non dangereux a temperature ambiante 0°C ≤ Tamb  ≤ 40°C Utilisez  uniquement un chargeur approuvé.  WARNING: As a condition  of certification,  connection may not be made to the communication  port when the Gas Detector is in the hazardous location  unless the area is known not to be hazardous. AVERTISSEMENT: Comme condition de la certification,  un connexion   filaire ne peut pas être faite via le port de communication  lorsque le détecteur de gaz est dans la zone dangereuse à moins que la zone soit connue pour ne pas être dangereuse.  WARNING: Li-Ion rechargeable battery: Only use approved battery pack: W01-3007-000/ AVERTISSEMENT:  Batterie rechargeable Li-Ion: Utilisez  uniquement  des approuvé : W01-3007-000  WARNING: For the battery cassette for primary batteries only use 5 new D-size alkaline  batteries. Do not mix old and new primary batteries or batteries from different manufacturers, in the primary battery cassette. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour la cassette des batteries primaires utilisent  seulement 5 nouvelles piles alcalines de type D (Duracell MN1300).  Ne pas mélanger des piles  primaires anciennes et nouvelles  ou de différents fabricants, dans la cassette de la batterie primaire.    Only use RAE Systems charger for PGM-65XX  with a maximum  output voltage of 17V.  Use In Hazardous Areas  Equipment  which is intended for use in explosive  atmospheres and which has been assessed and certified according to international regulations may be used only under specified conditions.  The components may not be modified  in any way.   The appropriate regulations for service and repair must be properly  observed during  such activities.  PGM-65XX contains a connector for mounting  of  a wind sensor – RAEMet. This connector havs a set of entity parameters that match the input entity parameters of RAEMet:   Uo: 5.2V; Po: 0.788W; Lo: 198μH; Co: 1000μF  The solid-state relay connection  is supplied with the following  entity  parameters, which must be complied with for external connections:  Ui: 24V; Ii:  250mA
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 114  Year of manufacture To identify  the year and month of manufacture, refer to the two digit  marking placed adjacent to the serial number on the instrument  label according to the following  table:  Year First digit Year code Month Second digit Month  code 2014 R January 1 2015 S February 2 2016 T March 3 2017 U April 4 2018 V May 5 2019 W June 6 2020 A July 7 2021 B August 8 2022 C September 9 2023 D October A 2024 E November B 2025 F December C E.g.: “RA” indicates that the monitor  was manufactured in the month of October in the year 2014.  Turning the PGM-65XX On With the instrument turned off, press and hold the [MODE] key for 3 seconds, and then release. The startup process begins. The instrument performs a set of self-tests, while displaying  information  about instrument’s settings, configuration,  due dates for calibration  and bump tests, etc.   When the startup completes, the  PGM-65XX displays its normal measurement screen with instantaneous readings and other information.  Pausing To View Screens During Startup Press the [MODE] button anytime during  the startup sequence to pause the progression.  This allows you to view the information  for as long as you like. To resume the progression,  press [MODE] again. Even if you pause the progression of screens, the startup process is not interrupted.   Note: To speed up the startup time,  the number of screens shown on startup can be reduced by enabling the Fast Startup option  under Programming/Monitor.  Then the PGM-65XX’s main reading screen appears. It displays instantaneous readings similar  to the following  screen (depending on the sensors installed)  and is ready for use.  Note: If the battery is completely empty, then the display  briefly  shows the message “Battery Fully Discharged,” and the PGM-65XX shuts off. You should charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery before turning it on again.  Turning the PGM-65XX Off Press and hold [MODE]. A 5-second countdown to shutoff begins. You must hold your finger on the key for the entire shutoff process.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 115  Alarm Signals The instrument is equipped  with audible,  visible,  and vibration  alarms. During its normal  operation, the PGM-65XX compares gas concentrations to the programmed alarm limits  for Low, High,  TWA and STEL alarms. If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits,  the loud  buzzer, and red flashing LEDs are activated immediately  to warn of the alarm condition.  In addition,  the PGM-65XX  alarms if the battery voltage is low, pump is blocked, etc.   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.  Alarms Summary                   Testing Alarms  Under normal  operation mode and non-alarm conditions,  the audible,  visual,  and vibration  alarms can be tested at any time by pressing the [Y/+] key.  Programming Menu Programming Menu is used to change instrument configuration  settings can be entered from Normal Mode by pressing and holding  [MODE] and [N/-] together for more than 3 seconds and supplying  a password when prompted.   Message  Condition  Alarm Indications  HIGH  Gas exceeds “High Alarm” limit   3 beeps/flashes per second  OVR  Gas exceeds sensor’s measurement range  3 beeps/flashes per second  MAX  Gas exceeds electronic circuit’s maximum range  3 beeps/flashes per second  LOW  Gas exceeds “Low Alarm” limit*   2 beeps/flashes per second  TWA  Gas exceeds “TWA” limit   1 Beep/flash per second  STEL  Gas exceeds “STEL” limit   1 Beep/flash per second  Crossed pump icon flashes  Inlet blocked or pump failure  3 beeps/flashes per second   “Lamp” flashes PID lamp failure  3 beeps/flashes per second  Empty battery icon flashes  Low battery  1 flash, 1 beep per minute  CAL  Calibration  failed, or needs calibration   1 beep/flash per second  NEG  True sensor reading  is below zero, even though  a zero reading  is shown  for the sensor.  1 beep/flash per second * For oxygen,  “low alarm limit”  means a concentration is lower than the low alarm limit.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 116  Alarm Menus  Use this menu to change high,  low,  STEL, and TWA alarm limits  - the points  at which alarms are triggered. The Alarms menu also allows changing alarm mode (latched or automatic reset) and alarm output methods (combinations  of light  and buzzer alarm indications).     Changing Alarm Mode You can program the AreaRAE Plus/Pro so that there are two ways to shut off an alarm:  Auto Reset When the alarm condition  is no longer present, the alarm stops automatically. Latch You must manually  turn off an alarm when one is triggered. The latched setting only controls alarms for High Alarm, Low Alarm, STEL Alarm, and TWA Alarm.  Bump Testing and Calibration  RAE Systems recommends that a bump test be conducted prior to each day’s use. The purpose of a bump test is to ensure that the instrument’s sensors respond to gas and all the alarms are enabled and functional.     The PGM-65XX  multi-gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test when a new sensor is installed,  after sensor maintenance has been performed, or at least once every 180 days, depending  on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants.  Calibration  and bump test intervals and procedures may vary due to national legislation  and company policy.    During a bump  test, the instrument makes a pass/fail decision  based on sensor performance, but the user still  has the responsibility  to make sure all the alarms are enabled and functional.    Each bump test or calibration option  shows a countdown followed by sensor reading and pass/fail results.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 117  Bump Testing A bump test can be performed on an individual  sensor (Single  Sensor Bump) or a group of sensors (Multi Sensor Bump) combined into Multi  Cal. Select. The same gas is used for a bump test as for calibration. Typically,  two cylinders  of calibration gas are needed to perform a bump test or calibration  on an instrument with a PID sensor and electrochemical and LEL sensors. This may require one gas cylinder with Isobutylene or another VOC test gas to test the PID sensor, and another with a 4-gas mix  to test electrochemical (such as CO, H2S, and O2) and LEL sensors. As with calibration,  the instrument intelligently  splits the process into two consecutive steps: first, the wizard prompts for testing electrochemical and LEL sensors, and then it tests the PID sensor.   For a manual bump test, a constant-flow regulator producing 0.75 to 1 liters per minute should be used. Attach  one end of  a “T” using  Teflon  tubing  to the  filter  on the PGM-65XX  inlet.  (You can use RAE Systems P/N: W01-3003-000).                                             Teflon tubing  must be used to test or calibrate the PID sensor. Follow the steps described here to perform a manual bump test:  1. Turn on your PGM-65XX  by pressing and holding  [MODE] (the middle  button) and allow  the instrument to boot up fully  until  the main measurement screen with sensor names and readings is shown.  IMPORTANT! Make sure all  of the instrument’s sensors have warmed up before performing the bump test. The instrument will  take the time to warm up the sensors prior  to enabling  access to bump test menus. You can tell a sensor has warmed up if you see a reading next to it name on the display. If it has not warmed up, you see three dashes (“---”) next to it.  2. Enter the Bump Test menu. It is accessible either through Programming Menu.  3. Connect the PGM-65XX  to the calibration  gas. Turn on the gas to initiate flow.   4. Press [Y/+] to start the bump test. While the bump test is being performed, the readings for each sensor are shown. Once the bump test completes, pass/fail test results and readings are shown for each sensor.  Note: If a PID or other sensors are installed in the instrument require a dedicated cylinder of gas to calibrate, the instrument will  prompt  for calibrating  such sensors at this point.  5. If a PID or other sensors installed in the instrument require a dedicated gas cylinder to calibrate, the instrument will  prompt to calibrate such sensors at this point.  Disconnect the gas cylinder and connect the next (for example,  10 ppm Isobutylene for a 4R+ ppb PID and the next gas should be 100 ppm; 100 ppm for 7R+ PID, and the next gas 1000 ppm).
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 118  6. Press “OK” to proceed to the PID sensor test. Turn on the gas and press Start ([Y/+] button). While  the bump test is being performed, PID sensor readings are shown. Once the bump test completes, pass/fail test results and readings are shown for the PID sensor.   Note: If other installed  sensors require a dedicated cylinder of gas to calibrate, the instrument prompts for calibrating these sensors at this point.  IMPORTANT!    If one or more sensors fails a bump test, be sure to calibrate those sensors. 7. The bump test is now complete. Press Exit to return to the main measurement screen.   8. Now perform a manual alarms test. If all  the alarms and all sensors have passed and no sensor is due for a calibration,  the instrument is now ready for use. Note: When a manual bump test is performed, the readings shown are in the equivalent  units of the calibration gas, and not the measurement gas (if different).    Zero Calibration  The instrument should be zero calibrated in clean ambient air with 20.9% oxygen. A zero calibration should  precede a span calibration.   IMPORTANT! The parts-per-billion  PID sensor for volatile  organic compounds (VOCs) should not be zeroed in fresh air. VOCs are normally present in ambient air, so zeroing  the sensor in ambient air will not allow for a true zero to be set. The parts-per-billion  PID sensor should be zeroed with ambient air using a charcoal filter or a VOC zeroing  tube.  Fresh Air Calibration This procedure determines zero points of most sensors. The PGM-65XX  should  be zero-calibrated in clean air with 20.9% oxygen or with a cylinder of clean zero air. At the Calibration  menu, select “Fresh Air” by pressing [Y/+] once to enter fresh air calibration.    After a timer countdown,  the zero calibration  is done. The LCD displays the sensor names and tells you whether each calibration passed or failed, followed by the sensor readings.  Note: You can abort the calibration  at any time during  the countdown by pressing [N/-].
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 119  Multi-Sensor Span Calibration This lets you perform a span calibration  on multiple  sensors simultaneously.  It requires using  the appropriate span gas and that the concentration labeled on the gas cylinder  matches the concentration programmed in the PGM-65XX.  For a multi-sensor span calibration,  a constant-flow regulator producing 0.75 to 1 liters per minute  should be used. Attach  one end of  a “T” using  Teflon  tubing  to the  filter  on the PGM-65XX  inlet.  (You can use RAE Systems  P/N: W01-3003-000).                                              Teflon tubing  must be used to test or calibrate the PID sensor. Follow the steps described here to perform a multi-sensor span calibration:  1. Attach the “T” tube and connect gas to the PGM-65XX. 2. Start the flow of gas and then either press [Y/+] to begin calibration  or wait for calibration  to start automatically  once the sensor “senses” the gas. A countdown screen is shown. You can abort the calibration  at any time during  the countdown by pressing [N/-].  If the calibration  reaches its conclusion,  it shows the sensor names and tells  you whether the calibration passed or failed, followed by the sensor readings.  Note: If there are other sensors to be calibrated at this stage, the screens will guide  you through  the process.  Single-Sensor Span Calibration To perform span calibration  of an individual  sensor, follow these steps: 1. At the Calibration  Menu, select “Single  Sensor Span.” 2. Select a sensor from the list. 3. Connect the “T” tube and connect it to a source of calibration gas. 4. Verify that the displayed calibration  value meets the concentration label on the gas cylinder. 5. Start the flow of calibration  gas.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 120  6. Press [Y/+] to start calibrating. You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing [N/-].  After a timer countdown,  the span calibration  is done. The LCD will  display  whether the calibration  was successful and the reading for that calibration gas.  Note:  If the sensor calibration fails,  try again. If calibration  fails repeatedly, the sensor(s) should be replaced. Replace the sensor.  WARNING: Do not replace sensors in hazardous locations.    Battery Replacement The battery (W01-3007-000)  is located in a bay in the lower half of the PGM-65XX’s back. Changing  the PGM-65XX  battery pack requires a Philips  screwdriver. To replace the battery:  1. Turn the instrument off. 2. Remove the filter from the front of the instrument. 3. Place the instrument face-down on a soft surface. 4. Remove the four screws that hold the battery. 5. Use your fingers to lift the battery out (there are indents at each end). 6. Slide a new battery into place. 7. Tighten the four screws.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 121  Troubleshooting  Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions                Cannot turn on power after charging the battery Reasons:  Defective charging circuit. Defective battery.                      Solutions:  Replace battery or charger. Try charging  battery again. Lost password Solutions:  Call Technical Support at +1 408-952-8461 or toll-free at +1 888-723-4800 Buzzer, LED lights inoperative Reasons:  Buzzer and/or other alarms disabled.  Bad buzzer, LED lights,  or PCB.  Solutions: Check under “Alarm Settings” in Programming Mode that buzzer and/or other alarms are not turned off. Call authorized service center. “Lamp” message when power on. Lamp alarm.  Reasons:   Low ion concentration inside PID lamp especially in cold environment  when first powered on. Defective PID lamp or defective circuit. Solutions:   Turn the unit off and back on. Replace UV lamp. Pump failed message. Pump alarm.  Reasons:   Inlet probe blocked. Direct connection to a gas outlet while the gas value is turned off. Water trap filter sucks in water. Water trap filter too dirty. Water condensed along the inlet probe. Bad pump or pump circuit.  Solutions:   Remove the blocking  objects and then press [Y/+] key to reset the pump alarm. Replace contaminated water trap filter. Be careful not to allow water condensation inside the unit. Replace the pump.  The list  of replacement parts is available online at www.raesystems.com.
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 122  22  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 E-mail:  RAE-tech@honeywell.com Web Site:  www.raesystems.com, www.honeywellanalytics.com  Outside the Americas: E-Mail: HAexpert@honeywell.com  Honeywell Analytics Ltd. 4 Stinsford Road Nuffield Industrial  Estate Poole, Dorset, BH17 0RZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1202 645 544 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 645 555  Honeywell Analytics ZAC Athélia 4 – 375 avenue du Mistral Bât B, Expace Mistral 13600 La Ciotat France Tel: +33 (0) 4 42 98 17 75 Fax: +33 (0) 4 42 71 97 05 Honeywell Analytics Elsenheimerstrasse 43 80687 München Germany Tel: +49 89 791 92 20 Fax: +49 89 791 92 43 Honeywell Analytics P.O. Box-45595 6th Street Musaffah Industrial  Area Abu Dhabi UAE Tel: +971 2 554 6672 Fax: +971 2 554 6672
AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro User’s Guide 123  23   RAE Systems by Honeywell  Contacts  RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA Phone: +1 408.952.8200 Fax: +1 408.952.8480    WORLDWIDE SALES OFFICES USA/Canada:  1.877.723.2878  Europe: +800.333.222.44/+41.44.943.4380 Middle East: +971.4.450.5852 China: +86.10.5885.8788-3000 Asia Pacific: +852.2669.0828
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