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Rae ppbRAE 3000 User Manual

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Manual is about: PID monitor designed to provide instantaneous exposure monitoring of a specific organic gas

Summary of ppbRAE 3000

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide rev. E february 2016 p/n 059-4021-000

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    Fcc information contains fcc id: pi4411b or su3rm900 the enclosed device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference tha...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 1 contents read before operating ..................................................................... 5 special notes .................................................................................... 6 warnings ...............................................................

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 2 alkaline battery adapter ......................................................... 36 external filter .......................................................................... 36 optional accessories ...................................................................... 3...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 3 user mode................................................................................ 74 basic...................................................................................... 74 advanced. ..............................................................................

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 4 sensor components .............................................................. 100 cleaning the pid sensor ..................................................... 101 cleaning the lamp housing or changing the lamp ........ 101 determining the lamp type .......................

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 5 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 m...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 6 special notes when the instrument is taken out of the transport case and turned on for the first time, there may be some residual organic or inorganic vapor trapped inside the detector chamber. The initial pid sensor reading may indicate a few ppm. Enter an area known to b...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 7 warnings static hazard: clean only with damp cloth. For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and understand instruction manual completely before operating or servicing. Use only rae systems battery packs, part numbe...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 8 avertissement danger risque d'origine electrostatique: nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide. Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipment doit être utilisé, entretenu et réparé uniquement par un personnel qualifié. Étudier le manuel d’instructions en entier avant d’ut...

  • Page 11: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 9 standard contents instrument calibration kit charging cradle ac/dc adapter alkaline battery adapter data cable cd-rom with user’s guide, quick start guide, and related materials general information the compact instrument is designed as a broadband voc gas monitor and datal...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 10 the instrument consists of a pid with associated microcomputer and electronic circuit. The unit is housed in a rugged case with a backlit lcd and 3 keys to provide easy user interface. It also has a built-in flashlight for operational ease in dark locations..

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 11 physical description the main components of the portable voc monitoring instrument include: three keys for user to interact with the instrument: 3 operation/programming keys for normal operation or programming lcd display with back light for direct readout and calculated ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 12 measurement range & resolution lamp range resolution 10.6 ev 1 ppb to 10,000 ppm 1 ppb 9.8 ev 0.01 ppm to 5,000 ppm 10 ppb response time (t 90 ): 2 seconds accuracy 10 to 2000 ppm: 3% at calibration point. (isobutylene): pid detector: easy access to lamp and sensor for cl...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 13 iec 60079-11:2006 (iic: 059-3051-000 li-ion bat pack or 059-3054-000 nimh bat pack; iib: 059-3052-000 alkaline bat pack) em interference: highly resistant to emi/rfi. Compliant with emc r&tte (rf modules) alarm setting: separate alarm limit settings for low, high, stel an...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 14 housing (including polycarbonate, splashproof and dustproof rubber boot): battery can be changed without removing rubber boot..

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 15 charging the battery always fully charge the battery before using the instrument. The instrument’s li-ion battery is charged by placing the instrument in its cradle. (the battery can also be charged by placing the instrument in an autorae 2 cradle.) contacts on the bottom...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 16 note: if you see the “battery charging error” icon (a battery outline with an exclamation mark inside), check that the instrument or rechargeable battery has been set into the cradle properly. If you still receive the message, check the troubleshooting section of this gui...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 17 note: an alkaline battery adapter (part number 059-3052-000), which uses four aa alkaline batteries (duracell mn1500), may be substituted for the li-ion battery. Warning! To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, recharge and replace batteries only in areas...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 18 user interface the instrument’s user interface consists of the display, leds, an alarm transducer, and four keys. The keys are: y/+ mode n/- flashlight on/off the lcd display provides visual feedback that includes the reading, time, battery condition, and other functions....

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 19 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 three ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 20 display the display shows the following information: gas info tells the correction factor and type of calibration gas reading concentration of gas as measured by the instrument calibration needed indicates that calibration should be performed calibration (or bump) dark ic...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 21 operating the instrument the instrument is designed as a broadband voc gas monitor and datalogger for work in hazardous environments. It gives real-time measurements and activates alarm signals whenever the exposure exceeds preset limits. Prior to factory shipment, the in...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 22 turning the instrument off 1. Press and hold the mode key for 3 seconds. A 5-second countdown to shutoff begins. 2. Once the countdown stops, the instrument is off. Release the mode key. 3. When you see “unit off...” release your finger from the [mode] key. The instrument...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 23 during duty cycling (pid lamp cleaning), the display shows these icons in alternation: if there is a pump failure or obstruction that disrupts the pump, you will see this icon blinking on and off: if you see this blinking icon, consult the troubleshooting section of this ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 24 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. Policy enforcement the ppbrae ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 25 using the travel charger, desktop charger, or autorae 2 automatic test and calibration system to program a ppbrae 3000 via an autorae 2, you need prorae studio ii instrument configuration and data management software, the autorae 2 connected to a power source, and a usb p...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 26 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 ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 27 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 s...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 28 operating modes your instrument operates in different modes, depending on the model and its factory default settings. In some cases, you can change modes using a password and using the instrument’s navigation. In other cases, you must use prorae studio software. The defau...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 29 basic user level/hygiene mode (default settings) the instrument is programmed to operate in basic user level/hygiene mode as its default. This gives you the most commonly needed features while requiring the fewest parameter adjustments. Pressing [n/-] steps you from one s...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 30 no te: dash ed lin e in d icate s au to m atic p ro g ress io n ..

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 31 after the instrument is turned on, it runs through the start-up menu. Then the message “ please apply zero gas… ” is displayed. At this point, you can perform a zero air (fresh air) calibration. If the ambient air is clean, you can use that. Otherwise, use a cylinder of z...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 32 alarm signal summary message condition alarm signal high gas exceeds “high alarm” limit 3 beeps/flashes per second* ovr gas exceeds measurement range 3 beeps/flashes per second* max gas exceeds electronics’ maximum range 3 beeps/flashes per second* low gas exceeds “low al...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 33 preset alarm limits & calibration the instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas, and is programmed with default alarm limits. Cal gas (isobutylene) cal span unit low high twa stel ppbrae 3000 10 ppm 10 25 10 25 testing the alarm you can test the alarm...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 34 backlight the lcd display is equipped with an led backlight to assist in reading the display under poor lighting conditions. Datalogging during datalogging, the instrument displays a disk icon to indicate that datalogging is enabled. The instrument stores the measured gas...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 35 auto/manual/snapshot datalogging the instrument has three datalog types: auto default mode. Collects datalog information when the instrument is sampling. Manual datalogging occurs only when the instrument’s datalogging is manually started (see page 69 for details). Snapsh...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 36 accessories the following accessories are included with the instrument: an ac adapter (battery charger) alkaline battery adapter external filter organic vapor zeroing kit hard-case kits also include these accessories: calibration adapter calibration regulator and flow con...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 37 the display. If there is a charging error, the led glows red continuously. A completely discharged instrument can be charged to full capacity within 8 hours. Batteries drain slowly even if an instrument is off. Therefore, if the instrument has been in storage or has not b...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 38 recharged. The internal charging circuit is designed to prevent damage to alkaline batteries and the charging circuit when alkaline batteries are installed inside the instrument. If you try to charge an alkaline batteries installed in the instrument, the instrument’s disp...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 39 optional accessories calibration adapter the calibration adapter for the instrument is a simple 6-inch tygon tubing with a metal adapter on one end. During calibration, simply insert the metal adapter into the regular gas inlet probe of the instrument and the tubing to th...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 40 standard two-point calibration (zero & span) the following diagram shows the instrument’s calibrations in basic/hygiene mode. No te: dash ed lin e in d icate s au to m atic p ro g ress io n ..

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 41 entering calibration 1. Press and hold [mode] and [n/-] until you see the password screen. 2. In basic user level, you do not need a password to perform calibrations. Instead of inputting a password, enter calibration by pressing [mode]. Note: if you inadvertently press [...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 42 zero (fresh air) calibration this procedure determines the zero point of the sensor calibration curve. To perform a fresh air calibration, use the calibration adapter to connect the instrument to a “fresh” air source such as from a cylinder or tedlar bag (optional accesso...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 43 3. Zero calibration starts a 30-second countdown and displays this message: zeroing... During the zeroing process, the instrument performs the zero calibration automatically and does not require any action on your part. Note: to abort the zeroing process at any time and p...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 44 span calibration this procedure determines the second point of the sensor calibration curve for the sensor. A cylinder of standard reference gas (span gas) fitted with a 500 cc/min. Flow-limiting regulator or a flow-matching regulator is the simplest way to perform this p...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 45 2. Press [y/+] to initiate calibration. Note: you may press [mode] if you decide that you do not want to initiate calibration. This will abort the span calibration and take you directly to the calibration menu for zero calibration. 3. Span calibration starts and displays ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 46 exiting two-point calibration in basic user level when you are done performing calibrations, press [mode], which corresponds with “back” on the display. You will see the following message: updating settings… the instrument updates its settings and then returns to the main...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 47 three-point calibration for enhanced accuracy, it is possible to perform a second span calibration in addition to the zero and span calibrations outlined in the previous section. Your instrument first must be set to allow this third calibration. This requires using prorae...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 49 span 2 calibration a cylinder of standard reference gas (span gas) fitted with a 500 cc/min. Flow-limiting regulator or a flow-matching regulator is the simplest way to perform this procedure. Note: this gas should be of a higher concentration than the gas used for span 1...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 50 5. Press [y/+] to initiate calibration. Note: you may press [mode] if you decide that you do not want to initiate calibration. This will take you directly to the calibration menu for zero calibration. 6. Span calibration starts a 30-second countdown and displays this mess...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 51 exiting three-point calibration when you are done performing calibrations, press [mode], which corresponds with “back” on the display. You will see the following message: updating settings… the instrument updates its settings and then returns to the main display. It begin...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 52 6. You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing [n/-]. 7. If the calibration is not aborted, the display shows reading and then tells you whether the bump test passed or failed. If the bump test failed, then it automatically advances to the c...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 53 programming mode programming mode can be entered from either hygiene mode or search mode. If the current user mode is basic, you must provide a 4- digit password to enter. Entering programming mode 1. Press and hold [mode] and [n/-] until you see the password screen. 2. I...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 54 note: the password can only be changed by connecting the instrument to a pc running prorae studio software. Follow the instructions in prorae studio to change it.The calibration label is shown and its icon is highlighted, but you can press [n/-] to step from one programmi...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 55 calibration measurement alarm setting datalog monitor setup zero calibration meas. Gas high alarm clear datalog op mode span calibration meas. Unit low alarm interval site id bump test stel alarm data selection user id twa alarm datalog type user mode alarm type date buzz...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 56 once you enter programming mode, the lcd displays the first menu, calibration. Each subsequent menu is accessed by pressing [n/-] repeatedly until the desired menu is displayed. To enter a sub-menu of a menu, press [y/+]. Exiting programming mode to exit programming mode ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 57 the three keys perform the following functions in programming mode: key function in programming mode [mode]: exit menu when pressed momentarily or exit data entry mode [y/+]: increase alphanumerical value for data entry or confirm (yes) for a question [n/-]: provides a “n...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 58 calibration two types of calibration are available: zero (fresh air) and span. Select zero or span calibration by pressing [n/+]. Once your choice is highlighted, press [y/+]. Zero calibration the procedure for performing a zero calibration is covered on page 40. Span cal...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 59 measurement the sub-menus for measurement are measurement gas and measurement unit. Meas. Gas 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 on ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 60 3. Once you are in one of the categories, press [n/-] to scroll through its list of options and [y/+] to select one. (if you press [mode], you exit to the next submenu.) 4. Press [y/+] to save your choice or [n/-] to undo your selection. Leave the sub-menu and return to t...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 61 alarm setting during each measurement period, the gas concentration is compared with the programmed alarm limits (gas concentration alarm limit settings: low, high, twa and stel). If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits, the loud buzzer and red flashing led ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 62 high alarm you can change the high alarm limit value. The value is typically set by the instrument to match the value for the current calibration gas. It is expressed in parts per billion (ppb). Note: the default value depends on the measurement gas. To change the high al...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 63 when you have completed your selections, press [mode]. You will see two choices: save and undo. You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings. Press [y/+] to save the changes. Press [n/-] to undo the chan...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 64 twa alarm you can change the twa (time-weighted average) alarm limit value. The value is typically set by the instrument to match the value for the calibration gas. It is expressed in parts per billion (ppb). Note: the default value depends on the measurement gas. To chan...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 65 alarm type there are two selectable alarm types: latched when the alarm is triggered, you can manually stop the alarm. The latched setting only controls alarms for high alarm, low alarm, stel alarm, and twa alarm. Note: to clear an alarm when the instrument is set to “lat...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 66 buzzer & light the buzzer and light alarms can be programmed to be on or off individually or in combination. Your choices are: both on light only buzzer only both off 1. Press [n/-] to step from one option to the next. 2. Press [y/+] to make your selection (the dark circl...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 67 1. Scroll through the datalog sub-menu using the [n/-] key until the display shows the desired parameter to be changed: clear datalog interval data selection datalog type 2. Press [y/+] to make your selection. Exit by pressing [mode] for back. Clear datalog this erases al...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 68 repeat this process until all numbers are entered. When you have completed your selections, press [mode]. You will see two choices: save and undo. You have the opportunity to register the new settings or to change your mind and revert to your previous settings. Press [y/+...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 69 datalog type the instrument has three datalog types: auto default mode. Collects datalog information when the instrument is sampling. Manual datalogging occurs only when the instrument’s datalogging is manually started (see below for details). Snapshot datalogs only durin...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 71 snapshot datalog when the instrument is in snapshot datalogging mode, it captures a single “snapshot” of the data at the moment of your choosing. Whenever the instrument is on and it is set to snapshot, all you have to do is press [mode] each time you want to capture a sn...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 72 the current mode is indicated by a dark circle within the circle in front of either hygiene or search. 1. Select hygiene or search by pressing [n/-]. The highlighting changes from one to the other each time you press [n/-]. 2. Press [y/+] to select that mode for the instr...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 73 user id enter an 8-digit alphanumeric user id in the programming mode. This user id is included in the datalog report. 1. Press [y/+] and the display shows the current user id. Example: “rae00001.” note that the left-most digit flashes to indicate it is the selected one. ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 74 user mode the instrument has two user modes: basic basic users can only see and use a basic set of functions. Advanced advanced users can see all screens and perform all available functions. Note: the default value for user mode is basic. To change the user mode: 1. Press...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 75 date the date is expressed as month/day/year, with two digits for each. 1. Press [y/+] and the display shows the current date. Note that the left-most digit flashes to indicate it is selected. 2. Press [y/+] to step through all 10 numerals (0 to 9). 3. Press [n/-] to adva...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 76 duty cycle the pump’s duty cycle is the ratio of its on time to off time. The duty cycle ranges from 50% to 100% (always on), and the period is 10 seconds. Therefore, a duty cycle of 60% means that the pump is on for 6 seconds and off for four seconds. Duty cycling is emp...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 77 temperature unit the temperature display can be switched between fahrenheit and celsius units. 1. Press [n/-] to step from one option to the next. 2. Press [y/+] to make your selection (the dark circle in the “radio button” indicates “on”). 3. When you have completed your...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 78 language english is the default language, but other languages can be selected for the instrument. 1. Press [n/-] to step from one option to the next. 2. Press [y/+] to make your selection (the dark circle in the “radio button” indicates “on”). 3. When you have completed y...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 79 real time protocol real time protocol is the setting for data transmission. The choices are: p2m (cable) point to multipoint. Data is transferred from the instrument to multiple locations using a wired connection. Default data rate: 19200 bps. P2p (cable) point to point. ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 80 unit id this three-digit number keeps data separated by instrument when more than one instrument is used in a network. If multiple sensing units are attempting to communicate with the same host, then the units must all have a different unit id. 1. Press [y/+] to step thro...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 81 lamp id the ppbrae 3000 does not automatically identify the type of lamp, so you must select a lamp type manually. 1. Scroll through the menu by pressing [n/-]. 2. Press [y/+] to make a selection. 3. Press [mode] when you are done. 4. Press [y/+] to save your choice or [n...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 82 minutes (240 seconds). The transmission frequency is user-adjustable, but a rate of at least once every 30 seconds is recommended. Note: shorter intervals reduce battery life. 1. Press [n/-] to step from one option to the next. 2. Press [y/+] to make a selection. 3. When ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 83 basic user level & hygiene mode the default setting is navigated in the following way: no te: dash ed lin e in d icate s au to m atic p ro g ress io n ..

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 84 pressing [n/-] steps you from screen to screen. Options include clearing the peak value and turning on the instrument’s pc communications for data transfer to a pc..

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 85 entering search mode from hygiene mode in order to change the instrument’s operational mode from hygiene mode to search mode, you must enter the password-protected programming mode: 1. Hold [mode] and [n/-] until you see the password screen. 2. Use [y/+] to increment to t...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 86 3. Press [mode] when you want to register your selection to place the instrument in the selected mode. 4. Press [y/+] to commit the change and exit to the monitor setup screen, or press [n/-] to undo (exit to the monitor setup screen without changing the mode). Advanced u...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 88 basic user level & search mode with the instrument in operation mode: search mode, enter user mode and select basic user level (refer to the section called user mode for instructions). When the instrument is in search mode, it only samples when you activate sampling. When...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 89 no te: dash ed lin e in d icate s au to m atic p ro g ress io n ..

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 90 advanced user level & search mode with the instrument in operation mode: search mode, enter user mode and select advanced user level (refer to the section called monitor mode for instructions). Operation is similar to basic user level & sampling mode, but now allows you t...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 92 diagnostic mode important! Diagnostic mode is designed for servicing and manufacturing, and therefore is not intended for everyday use, even by advanced users. It provides raw data from sensors and about settings, but only allows adjustment of pump stall parameters, which...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 93 adjusting the pump stall threshold 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. Use the following steps to adjust the pump stall thresh...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 94 number by 2. Use the [y/+] or [n/-] key to increase or decrease the stall value to equal that number. Press the [mode] key to exit this display. Exiting diagnostic mode you can exit diagnostic mode and go directly to programming mode or monitor mode as outlined above, or ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 95 transferring data to & from a computer once you have connected your instrument cradle to the pc, you can can transfer data, including a download of the datalog to the computer and updates of firmware to the instrument (should this ever be necessary). Downloading the datal...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 96 uploading firmware to the instrument from a pc uploading new firmware to your instrument requires connecting the instrument and pc. Follow these steps to make the connection: 1. Connect the data cable to the pc and the cradle. 2. Place the instrument into its cradle. The ...

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    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 97 maintenance the major maintenance items of the instrument are: battery pack sensor module pid lamp sampling pump inlet connectors and filters note: maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel only . Note: the printed circuit board of the instrument is connected...

  • Page 100: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 98 replacing the li-ion battery 1. Turn off the instrument. 2. Located on the rear of the instrument is a battery tab. Slide it down to unlock the battery. 3. Remove the battery pack from the battery compartment by tilting it out. 4. Replace a fully charged spare battery pac...

  • Page 101: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 99 to install the adapter in the instrument: 1. Remove the li-ion battery pack from the battery compartment by sliding the tab and tilting out the battery. 2. Replace it with the alkaline battery adapter 3. Slide the tab back into place to secure the battery adapter. Importa...

  • Page 102: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 100 pid sensor & lamp cleaning/replacement the sensor module is made of several components and is attached to the lamp-housing unit as shown below. Sensor components note: the cleaning procedure is not normally needed. Clean the pid sensor module, the lamp and the lamp housi...

  • Page 103: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 101 cleaning the pid sensor place the entire pid sensor module into gc grade methanol. It is highly recommended that an ultrasound bath to be used to clean the sensor for at least 15 minutes. Then dry the sensor thoroughly. Never touch the electrodes of the sensor by hand. A...

  • Page 104: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 102 determining the lamp type the monitor can accommodate two lamp values: 10.6ev (standard) and 9.8ev. There are two ways to determine the lamp type. 1. Turn off the instrument and remove the lamp. Now look at the serial number. The following identify the lamp type: 10.6ev ...

  • Page 105: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 103 sampling pump when approaching the end of the specified lifetime of the pump, it will consume higher amount of energy and reduce its sample draw capability significantly. When this occurs, it is necessary to replace or rebuild the pump. When checking the pump flow, make ...

  • Page 106: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 104 special servicing note if the instrument needs to be serviced, contact either: 1. The rae systems distributor from whom the instrument was purchased; they will return the instrument on your behalf. Or 2. The rae systems technical service department. Before returning the ...

  • Page 107: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 105 troubleshooting problem possible reasons & solutions cannot turn on power after charging the battery reasons: discharged battery. Defective battery. Solutions: charge or replace battery. Lost password solutions: call technical support at +1 408-752-0723 or toll-free at +...

  • Page 108: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 106 inlet flow too low reasons: pump diaphragm damaged or has debris. Flow path leaks. Solutions: check flow path for leaks; sensor module o-ring, tube connectors, teflon tube compression fitting. Call technical support at +1 408-752-0723 or toll-free at +1 888-723-4800 “lam...

  • Page 109: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 107 rae systems contacts rae systems by honeywell world headquarters 3775 n. First st. San jose, ca 95134-1708 usa phone: +1 888-723-4800 e-mail: rae-tech@honeywell.Com web site: www.Raesystems.Com rae systems technical support monday through friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm pacific...

  • Page 110: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 108 controlled part of manual intrinsic safety: us and canada: class i, division 1, groups a,b,c,d t4 europe: atex (0575 ex ii 2g ex ia iic/iib t4 gb) kema 07 atex 0127 complies with en60079-0:2009, en60079-11:2007 iecex csa 10.0005 ex ia iic/iib t4 gb complies with iec 6007...

  • Page 111: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 109 note: you must hold your finger on the key for the entire shutoff process. If you remove your finger from the key during the countdown, the shutoff operation is canceled and the instrument continues normal operation..

  • Page 112: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 110 alarm signals during each measurement period, the gas concentration is compared with the programmed alarm limits (gas concentration alarm limit settings). If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits, the loud buzzer and red flashing led are activated immediatel...

  • Page 113: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 111 battery icon flashes low battery 1 flash, 1 beep per minute plus battery icon flashes on display cal calibration failed, or needs calibration 1 beep/flash per second neg gas reading measures less than number stored in calibration 1 beep/flash per second preset alarm limi...

  • Page 114: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 112 charging the battery always fully charge the battery before using the instrument. The instrument’s li-ion/nimh battery is charged by placing the instrument in its cradle. Contacts on the bottom of the instrument meet the cradle’s contacts, transferring power without othe...

  • Page 115: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 113 note: a spare li-ion battery (059-3051-000) or nimh(059-3054- 000) can be charged by placing it directly in the charging port on the back of the cradle. It can be charged at the same time as the instrument. Press the battery in place, sliding it slightly toward the front...

  • Page 116: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 114 warning to reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, recharge battery only in area known to be non-hazardous . Remove and replace battery only in an area known to be non-hazardous. Replacing rechargeable li-ion or nimh battery caution: turn off the instrument...

  • Page 117: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 115 troubleshooting problem possible reasons & solutions cannot turn on power after charging the battery reasons: discharged battery. Defective battery. Solutions: charge or replace battery. Lost password solutions: call technical support at +1 408-752-0723 or toll- free at ...

  • Page 118: Ppbrae 3000

    Ppbrae 3000 user’s guide 116 inlet flow too low reasons: pump diaphragm damaged or has debris. Flow path leaks. Solutions: check flow path for leaks; sensor module o-ring, tube connectors, teflon tube compression fitting. Call technical support at +1 408-752-0723 or toll-free at +1 888-723-4800 “lam...

  • Page 120: Rae Systems By Honeywell

    Rae systems by honeywell world headquarters 3775 n. First st. San jose, ca 95134-1708 usa phone: 408.952.8200 toll-free: 888.723.4800 fax: 408.952.8480 e-mail (technical support): rae-tech@honeywell.Com web site: www.Raesystems.Com worldwide sales offices usa/canada 1.877.723.2878 europe +800.333.22...