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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide rev. C august 2010 p/n 059-4023-000

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    Fcc information contains fcc id: pi4411b 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 that may cause ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide contents 1 standard contents...................................................................9 2 general information................................................................9 3 physical description .............................................................11 4 ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 15.2 datalogging sample.....................................................44 15.3 auto/manual/snapshot datalogging............................45 16 accessories ...........................................................................45 17 standard kit & accessories.......

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.6.2 interval..................................................................................74 22.6.3 data selection ......................................................................75 22.6.4 datalog type..............................................................

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 26.1 downloading the datalog to a pc..........................102 26.2 uploading firmware to the instrument from a pc 103 27 maintenance........................................................................104 27.1 battery charging & replacement ............................

  • Page 7: Read Before Operating

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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...

  • Page 8: Special Notes

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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...

  • Page 9: Warnings

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 the instruction manual completely before operating or servicing. Use only rae systems battery packs, part n...

  • Page 10: Avertissement

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

  • Page 11: 1  Standard Contents

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 1 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 2 general information the ultrarae 3000 is a hand-held, programmable compound specific pid mo...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide the ultrarae 3000 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. 10

  • Page 13: 3  Physical Description

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 3 physical description the main components of the portable compound-specific and voc monitoring instrument include: • three operation/programming keys for normal operation or programming • lcd display with back light for direct readout and calculated measurements • built-i...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide measurement range & resolution lamp range resolution 10.6 ev 50 ppb to 10,000 ppm (voc mode) 50 ppb 9.8 ev 50 ppb to 200 ppm, for benzene and butadiene; 50 ppb to 5,000 ppm (voc mode) 50 ppb 11.7 ev 50 ppb to 2,000 ppm (voc mode) 50 ppb response time (t 90 ): 2 seconds acc...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide intrinsic safety: us and canada: class i, division 1, groups a, b, c, d 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 60079-0:2007, iec 60079-11:2006 ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 5 replacing alkaline batteries an alkaline battery adapter is supplied with each instrument. The adapter (part number 059-3052-000) accepts four aa alkaline batteries (use only duracell mn1500) and provides approximately 12 hours of operation. (an optional rechargeable lit...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 2. Insert four fresh aa batteries as indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. 3. Replace the cover. Replace the three screws. Important! Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged. The instrument’s internal circuit detects alkaline batteries and will not allow recharging. If ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 6 charging a lithium-ion battery always fully charge the battery before using the instrument. The instrument’s li-ion battery is charged by attaching the instrument to the travel charger (or by placing the instrument in the optional charger stand). Contacts on the bottom o...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 4. Place the instrument into the travel charger or charger stand. The led in the travel charger (or charger stand) should glow. The instrument begins charging automatically. (if the optional charger stand is used, the “primary” led blinks green to indicate charging.) durin...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 6.1 charging a spare rechargeable battery (optional charger stand only) a rechargeable li-ion battery can be charged when it is not inside the monitor. The charger stand is designed to accommodate both types of charging. Contacts on the bottom of the battery meet the conta...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide instrument in its cradle, or replace the battery with a fresh one with a full charge. 6.3 clock battery an internal clock battery is mounted on one of the instrument’s printed circuit boards. This long-life battery keeps settings in memory from being lost whenever the li-i...

  • Page 22: 7   User Interface

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 7 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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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 7.1 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 radio power indicates whet...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 8 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 i...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 8.2 turning the instrument on (power on zero) if your ultrarae 3000 has been configured to perform a zero (fresh air) calibration upon startup, called power on zero, then the startup routine is interrupted so that you can perform a fresh air calibration. (see page 85 for d...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 8.5 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 outf...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 8.6 calibration status the instrument displays this icon if it requires calibration: calibration is required (and indicated by this icon) if: • the lamp type has been changed (for example, from 10.6 ev to 9.8 ev). • the sensor module has been replaced. • it has been 30 day...

  • Page 29: 9  Operating Modes

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 9 operating modes the ultrarae is actually two monitors in one: • compound-specific monitor • voc monitor as a compound-specific monitor, it takes timed measurements and uses a separation tube in conjunction with software that enables the ultrarae 3000 to give specific rea...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide c o m p o u n d -s p e c if ic ( t u b e ) n o te : d as he d l ine i ndi ca te s a ut om at ic pr ogr es si on. 28.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 29.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide the default setting for your instrument is: user mode: basic operation mode: hygiene this is outlined in detail on page 88. The other options, covered later in this guide, are: user mode: advanced (page 92) operation mode: hygiene user mode: advanced (page 96) operation mo...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 31 10 compound-specific operation 10.1 compound-specific measurement the ultrarae 3000 can perform compound-specific measurement in addition to general voc measurement. This requires using a rae- sep separation tube (butadiene or benzene) and having the ultrarae 3000 in tu...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide to begin measuring, turn on the ultrarae 3000. This screen is shown, which includes the cf (correction factor) and measurement gas type for calibration reference: press [n/-] to advance. You will see this screen: do not begin sampling yet! Before you start sampling, you mu...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 1. Open a package of rae-sep separation tubes and remove one. 2. Place the tip in the package’s tube tip breaker (the small hole on the front) and snap off the tip. 3. Turn the tube around and snap off the other end. Caution! Handle tubes with care. Tube ends are sharp aft...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 10.5 inserting the separation tube 1. Unscrew the front of the sampling probe from the base. 2. Slip the tube into the rubber holder in the front portion. Make sure the arrow on the side of the tube points toward the instrument. 3. Insert the other end of the tube into the...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 10.6 measuring once the tube is in place, begin measuring by pressing [y/+]. The display shows a countdown (60 seconds is shown here, but sampling time depends on the type of separation tube selected and the temperature): note: you can abort the sampling by pressing [n/-] ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide if you press [n/-] to return to the main menu, which shows the tube type instead of the cf (correction factor): press [n/-] to advance to this screen: if you press [y/+], you are asked, “clear peak value! Are you sure?” to confirm: press [y/+] to clear the peak value and e...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide remove the tube and put the inlet back together. Then press [n/-]. This display is shown: after a few seconds, the ultrarae 3000 enters voc mode and shows this display: you can step through the rest of the steps by pressing [n/-] repeatedly until you reach the main menu ag...

  • Page 40: 11  Voc Operation

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 38 11 voc operation 11.1 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...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide n o te : d as he d l ine i ndi ca te s a ut om at ic pr ogr es si on. 39.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide after the instrument is turned on, it runs through the start-up menu. If the ultrarae 3000 is set for “power on zero,” then the message “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 u...

  • Page 43: 12  Alarm Signals

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 12 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 immediate...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 12.1 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 “lo...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 12.2 preset alarm limits & calibration the instrument is factory calibrated with standard calibration gas, and is programmed with default alarm limits. Cal gas cal span unit low high twa stel isobutylene 100 ppm 50 100 10 25 benzene 5 ppm 2 5 0.5 2.5 butadiene 10 ppm 5 10 ...

  • Page 46: 14  Backlight

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 14 backlight the lcd display is equipped with an led backlight to assist in reading the display under poor lighting conditions. 15 datalogging during datalogging, the instrument displays a disk icon to indicate that datalogging is enabled. The instrument stores the measure...

  • Page 47: 16  Accessories

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 15.3 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 63 for details). Sn...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 17 standard kit & accessories 17.1 ac adapter (battery charger) 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 area known to be non-hazardous. Ne charger les batte...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 17.2 external filter the external filter is made of ptfe (teflon ® ) membrane with a 0.45 micron pore size to prevent dust or other particles from being sucked into the sensor manifold, which would cause extensive damage to the instrument. It prolongs the operating life of...

  • Page 50: 18  Optional Accessories

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 18 optional accessories 18.1 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 tubin...

  • Page 51: (Zero & Span)

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 19 standard two-point calibration (zero & span) the following diagram shows the instrument’s calibrations in basic/hygiene mode. Hygiene mode. N o te : d as he d l ine i ndi ca te s a ut om at ic pr ogr es si on. 49.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 19.1 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 pre...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 19.2 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 acc...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 pr...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide at the span calibration menu, you perform a span calibration. You may also go back to the zero calibration menu or to the initial calibration menu if you want to exit calibration. • press [y/+] to enter span calibration. • press [n/-] to skip span calibration and return to...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide during the span calibration process, there is a 30-second countdown and the instrument performs the span calibration automatically. It requires no actions on your part. Note: if you want to abort the span calibration process, press [n/-] at any time during the process. You...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 19.4 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 ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 20 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 pror...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide n o te : d as he d l ine i ndi ca te s a ut om at ic pr ogr es si on. 57.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 20.1 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 sp...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 messa...

  • Page 62: 21  Programming Mode

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide the instrument updates its settings and then returns to the main display. It begins or resumes monitoring. 21 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 t...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide when you have successfully entered programming mode, you see this screen: 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 it...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide this table shows the menus and sub-menus: calibration measurement alarm setting datalog monitor setup zero calibration meas. Gas high alarm clear datalog radio power span calibration meas. Unit low alarm interval op mode tube selection stel alarm data selection site id twa...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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/+]. 22.1 exiting programming mode to exit programming m...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.3 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/+]. 22.3.1 zero calibration the procedure for performing a zero calibration is covered on page 4...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.4 measurement the sub-menus for measurement are measurement gas and measurement unit. 22.4.1 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 pror...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 th...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.4.3 tube selection when operating the ultrarae 3000 in compound specific mode, the internal computer works most effectively when it is told which type of separation tube is being used. 1. Scroll through the menu by pressing [n/-]. 2. Press [y/+] to make a selection. 3. ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.5 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 ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.5.1 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 h...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 c...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.5.4 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. T...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.5.5 alarm mode there are two selectable alarm modes: 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 t...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.5.6 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 (...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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. 22.6.1 clear datalog this eras...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.6.4 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...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.6.6 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 captur...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.7.2 op mode under monitor setup is “op mode.” press [y/+] to select. You see two options (one is highlighted): hygiene search 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 [...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide repeat this process until all eight digits of the new site id are entered. Press [mode] to exit. If there is any change to the existing site id, the display shows “save?” press [y/+] to accept the new site id. Press [n/-] to discard the change and move to the next sub-menu...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.7.5 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....

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.7.7 time the time is expressed as hours/minutes/seconds, with two digits for each. The time is in 24-hour (military) format. 1. Press [y/+] and the display shows the current time. Note that the left-most digit flashes to indicate it is selected. 2. Press [y/+] to step t...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.7.9 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 complete...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.7.11 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 comp...

  • Page 87

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.7.13 power on zero when power on zero is on, the instrument is ready to perform a zero calibration when it is turned on. 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 your selec...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 22.7.15 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. • the...

  • Page 89: 23  Humidity Compensation

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 23 humidity compensation the ultrarae 3000 has a humidity sensor and humidity compensation circuitry. By default it is on, but it can be turned off or on by using prorae studio software. Rae systems recommends testing the humidity sensor once a year. See page 99 for the si...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 24.1 basic user level & hygiene mode the default setting is navigated in the following way: n o te : d as he d l ine i ndi ca te s a ut om at ic pr ogr es si on. 88.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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. 89.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 24.2 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 ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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). 24.3 option...

  • Page 94: Mode Or Search Mode)

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 25 advanced user level (hygiene mode or search mode) the user mode called advanced user level allows a greater number of parameters to be changed than basic user level. It can be used with either of the operation modes, hygiene mode or search mode. 25.1 advanced user level...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide n o te : d as he d l ine i ndi ca te s a ut om at ic pr ogr es si on. 93.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 25.2 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. ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide n o te : d as he d l ine i ndi ca te s a ut om at ic pr ogr es si on. 95.

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 25.3 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 y...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 25.4 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, w...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 25.4.2 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 ...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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. 25.4.5 testing the humidity sensor 1. Press [mode] to step through the diagnostic screens until you reach a screen that says “t....

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 5. Cover the cup with your hand. 25° c / 77° f 6. Wait a few seconds and check the high-humidity reading. 7. The humidity reading should be within ±10% of the 100% humidity reading. If it is not, then the thp sensor (part number 023-3011-000-fru) should be replaced. 8. Che...

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    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide shut down the instrument. When it is off, restart it by holding the [mode] key. Diagnostic mode cannot be entered until the instrument is restarted as outlined in “entering diagnostic mode.” 101.

  • Page 104: Computer

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 26 transferring data to & from 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). 26.1 downloading the ...

  • Page 105

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 26.2 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. ...

  • Page 106: 27  Maintenance

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 27 maintenance the major maintenance items of the instrument are: • battery pack • sensor module • pid lamp • sampling pump • inlet connectors and filters in addition, you can test the humidity sensor (this should be done annually, in order to ensure the most accurate oper...

  • Page 107

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 27.1.1 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 batte...

  • Page 108

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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. Importan...

  • Page 109

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 27.2 pid sensor & lamp cleaning/replacement the sensor module is made of several components and is attached to the lamp-housing unit as shown below. Inlet probe assembly pn 023-3012-000-fru tube adapter assembly pn 059-3015-000-fru o-ring, 35mm x 2mm porous metal filter la...

  • Page 110

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 27.3 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...

  • Page 111

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 27.3.2 determining the lamp type the monitor can accommodate three lamp values: 10.6ev (standard), 9.8ev, and 11.7ev. The monitor automatically reads a marking on the side of the lamp to set the proper correction factor. There are two ways to determine the lamp type: remov...

  • Page 112

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 27.3.3 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, ...

  • Page 113

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 27.4 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 t...

  • Page 114: 28   Troubleshooting

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 28 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 115: 29  Technical Support

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 “lamp”...

  • Page 116: 30  Rae Systems Contacts

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 30 rae systems contacts rae systems world headquarters 3775 n. First st. San jose, ca 95134-1708 usa phone: +1 408.952.8200 fax: +1 408.952.8480 e-mail: customerserv@raesystems.Com web site: www.Raesystems.Com rae systems technical support monday through friday, 7:00am to ...

  • Page 117

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide rae systems uk ltd d5 culham innovation centre culham science centre abingdon, oxon ox14 3db united kingdom phone: +44 1865408368 fax: +44 1235531119 mobile: +44 7841362693 email: raeuk@raeeurope.Com rae systems france 336, rue de la fée des eaux 69390 vernaison france pho...

  • Page 118

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide rae middle east lot 7, ground floor, office 19 jebel ali free zone dubai united arab emirates phone: +971 4 887 5562 fax: +971 4 887 5563 email: mesales@raesystems.Com rae systems (hong kong) ltd. Room 8, 6/f, hong leong plaza 33 lok yip road fanling, n.T, hong kong phone:...

  • Page 119: Controlled Part Of Manual

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 117 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 60...

  • Page 120

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide countdown, the shutoff operation is canceled and the instrument continues normal operation. 118.

  • Page 121: Alarm Signals

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 immediately ...

  • Page 122

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 limits...

  • Page 123: Charging The Battery

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 other ...

  • Page 124

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 125

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 be...

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 +1...

  • Page 127

    Ultrarae 3000 user’s guide 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 “lamp”...

  • Page 129

    Rae systems world headquarters 3775 n. First st. San jose, ca 95134-1708 usa phone: 408.952.8200 fax: 408.952.8480 e-mail: customerserv@raesystems.Com web site: www.Raesystems.Com rev. C august 2010 p/n 059-4023-000