ultra rae 3000_user_training06242008

Protection Through Detection

RAE SystemsRAE Systems

Using the UltraRAE 3000


UltraRAE 3000UltraRAE 3000

UltraRAE 3000

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


AgendaAgenda

• User Interface

• Turning on the UltraRAE 3000

• Recommended daily start-up procedure

• Hygiene mode & displays

• Alarm signals

• Programming mode

• Charging station


User InterfaceUser Interface

• User Interface:

– [Y/+] tests alarms

– [N/-]

– [MODE] (on)

– Flashlight on/off key

Display

MODE key

Flashlighton/off key

LEDs and flashlight


Control ButtonsControl Buttons

• [Y/+] always controls left-hand response & increases numerical values

• [N/-] controls right-hand response & moves to next digit

• [MODE] controls center & returns to previous menu


Start-up: Turning OnStart-up: Turning On

• Press and hold [MODE]

• When display appears, release [MODE] key

• Instrument performs self-test

• Final display shows and unit is ready for zero calibration


Start-up: Programmable Zero CalibrationStart-up: Programmable Zero Calibration

• Unit performs Zero calibration after warm-up

• “apply zero gas…”

• If in fresh air, the UltraRAE can be calibrated, or a Zeroing kit with charcoal tube can be used


Test PumpTest Pump

• To ensure that there are no leaks, periodically test the seals.

• With the UltraRAE 3000 running, place your finger over the end of the inlet probe.

• The alarm should sound and the pump-stall icon should flash on the display.

• This indicates that all seals are good. Stop the alarm by pressing [Y/+].


Test PumpTest Pump

• If the pump does not alarm or show the stalled-pump icon, then check that all inlet parts are tight and inspect the O-ring for damage (replace it if necessary).

• After inspection and/or replacing, test again.

• If there is still no alarm, send instrument in for pump service.


Start-up: Programmable Zero calibrationStart-up: Programmable Zero calibration


Start-up: Lamp Alarm Start-up: Lamp Alarm

• “Lamp” alarm may occur on start-up• This indicates that PID lamp has failed to light

– Wait 1-2 minutesWait 1-2 minutes• If “Lamp” message remains, turn off UltraRAE 3000 and restart

– “Lamp” alarm clears and UltraRAE 3000 is ready for use• If after restart, “Lamp” message remains, the PID needs service


Start-up: Humidity Check

• It is important to check if the instrument responds to moisture

1. Cup hand over inlet or breathe into inlet for 10-20 seconds

2. Do not block flow

• If UltraRAE reads >2 ppm, then the sensor needs cleaning


Compound Specific vs VOC MonitorCompound Specific vs VOC Monitor

Two main operating modes: • Compound Specific Monitor: The factory default mode.

After warm-up, the meter takes timed samples for Benzene or Butadiene

• VOC Monitor: After warm-up, the meter works similar to the MiniRAE 3000

– In this mode, the monitor does not need a tube, but make sure cap is air-tight.


Compound Specific MonitorCompound Specific Monitor

• Turn unit on and wait for warm-up to finish.

• Press [N/-] to advance.

• Before you start sampling, you must insert a RAE-Sep separation tube into the inlet/holder.


Separation Tube PreparationSeparation Tube Preparation

• Open a package of RAE-Sep separation tubes and remove one.

• Place the tip in the package’s tube tip breaker (the small hole on the front) and snap off the tip.


Separation Tube PreparationSeparation Tube Preparation

• Turn the tube around and snap off the other end.

• Handle tubes with care. Tube ends are sharp after ends are broken off.


Inserting Separation TubeInserting Separation Tube

• Unscrew the front of the sampling probe from the base.

• Slip the tube into the rubber holder in the front portion.


Inserting Separation TubeInserting Separation Tube

• Insert the other end of the tube into the middle of the base while turning the front portion to tighten it onto the base’s threads.

• Do not overtighten any portion of the sampling assembly.


Measuring Compound SpecificMeasuring Compound Specific

• Once the tube is in place, begin measuring by pressing [Y/+].

• The display shows a countdown

– 60 seconds is standard, but sampling time depends on the type of separation tube selected and the temperature.

• You can abort the sampling by pressing [N/-] at any time.



• Once the countdown is complete, the gas reading is shown.

• Press [Y/+] to continue sampling with the tube for 15 minutes to establish a STEL reading, or press [N/-] to return to the main menu



WARNING!

• At least 1/4 of the tube should still be yellow-orange at the bottom. If not, the STEL value is not valid.

• Abort the measurement and change the tube. Then do a snapshot test instead of a STEL test.

• Note: If the STEL is exceeded, the UltraRAE 3000 goes into alarm.



• Press [N/-] to advance to the next screen.

• If you press [Y/+], you are asked, “Clear peak value!

– Are You Sure?”

• Press [Y/+] to clear the Peak value and exit to VOC operation.



• If you press [N/-], this display is shown.

• Remove the tube and put the inlet back together. Then press [N/-].

• After a few seconds, the UltraRAE 3000 enters VOC mode.


VOC ModeVOC Mode

• You can step through the rest of the screens by pressing [N/-] repeatedly until you reach the main menu again.


VOC ModeVOC Mode

• 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 screen to the next, and eventually return to the main display.


VOC Monitor: Hygiene/Search ModeVOC Monitor: Hygiene/Search Mode

Two main operating modes: • Hygiene Mode: The factory default mode. After warm-up,

the meter samples continuously.

• Search Mode: After warm-up. the pump shuts off and “Ready” is displayed.


Hygiene Mode/Basic UserHygiene Mode/Basic User

*Dashed (- - -) line is automatic return


Hygiene Mode/Basic UserHygiene Mode/Basic User

Screens

• Current readings

• TWA/STEL/PEAK

• Date/Time/Temperature

• Calibration Gas/Measurement Gas/Correction Factor

• Enter PC Communications


Hygiene Mode/Advanced UserHygiene Mode/Advanced User

Differences

• Change reference gas without entering Programming Mode

• Change measurement gas when reference gas is Isobutylene


Hygiene ModeHygiene Mode

• Reading in ppm• Gas information• Calibration needed• Wireless status• Battery status• Datalog• Pump Status• Press [N/-] to move to next screen


TWA/STEL/PEAKTWA/STEL/PEAK

• TWA reading• STEL reading• Peak reading• Press [Y/+] to clear• Press [N/-] to move to next screen


Date/Time/TempDate/Time/Temp

• Date

• Time

• Internal temperature

• Press [N/-] to move to next screen


Gas DisplayGas Display

• Calibration gas

• Measurement gas

• Correction factor



PC CommunicationPC Communication

• Enter PC communication and stop sampling

• Press [Y/+] to enter PC Comm mode

– Press [Y/+] to exit after communication is complete



Alarm signalsAlarm signals


Search ModeSearch Mode

• A discrete sampling mode can easily start/stop datalogging for many points

• Perfect for drum or headspace sampling

• Optional graphic screen


Optional Graphic ScreenOptional Graphic Screen

• Using ProRAE Studio, set display to graphic display

Or

• Leave display in ppm reading


Search Mode/Basic UserSearch Mode/Basic User

*Dashed (- - -) line is automatic return


Search Mode/Basic UserSearch Mode/Basic User

Screens• Ready?... Start Sampling• User ID/Site ID/Correction Factor• Current gas readings• Stop sampling?• AVG/PEAK• Date/Time/Temperature• Calibration Gas/Measurement Gas/Correction Factor• Enter PC Communications


Search Mode/Advanced UserSearch Mode/Advanced User

Differences

• Change reference gas without entering Programming Mode

• Change measurement gas when reference gas is Isobutylene


Programming ModeProgramming Mode

• Navigate using interface of “Select,” “Back,” and “Next”

• Press [MODE] to exit Programming

• [Y/+] to increase numerical values or confirm a question

• [N/-] to decrease numerical values


Programming ModeProgramming Mode

• Press and hold [N/-] and [MODE] to enter Programming

• Input password “0000”


CalibrationCalibration

• Press [Y/+] to select Calibration menu and Calibration type• Press [N/-] to toggle between Zero calibration and Span calibration• Press [MODE] to exit Calibration menu


Two-point vs Three-point CalibrationTwo-point vs Three-point Calibration

• Three-point calibration can be added for enhanced accuracy

• Feature is added through ProRAE Studio

• Second, higher concentration of calibration gas is required

• After calibrating Span Gas 1, display moves to Span Gas 2


CalibrationCalibration

• You need:

• Zero-grade air bottle or zeroing calibration kit

• Bottle of 100ppm Isobutylene with .5L regulator and/or Tedlar bag, or matched flow regulator (VOC Monitor)

• Bottle of 5ppm Benzene with .5L regulator and/or Tedlar bag, or matched flow regulator (Benzene tube)


For best accuracy, a matched flow calibration is required!

• Use matched flow regulator or Tedlar bag

• Fill Tedlar bag with calibration gas and then draw down with UltraRAE 3000

Matched Flow Calibration


Zero calibrationZero calibration

• Press [Y/+] to select Zero Calibration

• Press [MODE] to return to main display

• Press [N/-] to select Span Calibration


Zero calibrationZero calibration

• If in fresh air, the UltraRAE 3000 can be calibrated or a Zeroing kit with charcoal tube can be used

• Press [Y/+] to start calibration


Span CalibrationSpan Calibration

• After Zero Calibration, menu returns to calibration selection with Span Calibration highlighted

• Press [Y/+] to enter Span calibration.

• Press [N/-] to skip Span calibration and return to Zero calibration.

• Press [MODE] to exit and return to the top calibration menu.



• Turn on your span calibration gas.

• Press [Y/+] to initiate calibration.

• Press [N/-] to abort calibration.



• Calibration is complete when instrument reads:

Span 1 is done!

Reading = xxx. ppm• Instrument then moves to request three- point calibration• Select [Y/+] to continue, [N/-] to skip• Press [MODE] to return to normal operations.



• Calibration is complete when instrument reads:

Span 2 is done!

Reading = xxx. ppm

• Press [MODE] to return to normal operations


Measurement Gas and UnitMeasurement Gas and Unit

• Measurement gas has 4 lists

– My list: maximum of 10, starting with Isobutylene

– Last Ten: last ten used by instrument

– Gas Library: all gases in TN-106

– Custom Gases: user modified via ProRAE Sudio


Measurement ListsMeasurement Lists

• Press [N/-] to scroll through list

• Press [Y/+] to select


Measurement ListsMeasurement Lists

• Once list is selected,

– Press [N/-] to scroll through options

– Press [Y/+] to select option• Press [MODE] to exit• Press [Y/+] to save selection or [N/-] not to save


Measurement ListMeasurement List

Abbreviation Unit MiniRAE 3000

ppbRAE 3000

ppm parts per million Yes Yes

ppb parts per billion Yes

mg/m3 milligrams per cubic meter

Yes Yes

ug/m3 micrograms per cubic meter

Yes


Tube SelectionTube Selection

• Scroll through the menu by pressing [N/-].

• Press [Y/+] to make a selection.• Press [MODE] when you are

done.• Press [Y/+] to save your choice

or [N/-] to undo your selection.


Alarm settingAlarm setting

• Press [Y/+] to change High, Low, STEL, and/or TWA alarm

• Scroll through the menu with [N/-]

• Press [Y/+] to select alarm to change


Alarm settingAlarm setting

• Cursor flashes over digits of alarm limit• Press [Y/+] to increase each digit value• Advance to the next number with [N/-] • Press [MODE] when done

– Press [Y/+] to accept change

– Press [N/-] to cancel change


Alarm typeAlarm type

• Latched alarm – although alarm condition might have cleared, [Y/+] must be pressed to acknowledge alarm

• Automatic reset – once condition has cleared, alarm will stop (default setting)


Buzzer & LightBuzzer & Light

• Program light and buzzer– Both on– Light only– Buzzer only– Both off

• Press [N/-] to go to next option, Press [Y/+] to select and [MODE] to exit


DatalogDatalog

• Press [Y/+] to enter Datalog menu– Clear Data– Interval– Data Selection– Datalog Type

• Press [N/-] to move to next menu, and [MODE] to return to normal operations


Clear DatalogClear Datalog

• Erases all data stored in instrument• Press [Y/+] to clear data

– Display asks “Are you sure?”• Press [Y/+] to confirm• Press [N/-] to keep data


IntervalInterval

• Intervals are shown in seconds• Default is 60 seconds• Maximum is 3600

– Press [Y/+] to increase each digit

– Press [N/-] to move to the next digit• Press [MODE] when done• Press [Y/+] to save and [N/-] to cancel changes


Data SelectionData Selection

• Choose type of data to store– Average– Maximum– Minimum

• Press [N/-] to move from one selection to next• Press [Y/+] to choose data, “X” shows which data is stored• Press [MODE] when done• Press [Y/+] to save and [N/-] to cancel changes


Datalog TypeDatalog Type

Three Datalog Types• Automatic – Default mode, unit datalogs while running• Manual – unit datalog only when datalog is manualy turned on• Snapshot – datalogs only during single-event capture sampling


Datalog TypeDatalog Type

• To make changes to Datalog type

– Press [N/-] to move to next option

– Press [Y/+] to accept change

• When done, press [MODE]

• Press [Y/+] to save changes

• Press [N/-] to discard changes


Monitor SetupMonitor Setup

• Temperature Unit

• Op Mode

• Site ID

• User ID

• User Mode

• Date

• Time

• Duty Cycle


Monitor SetupMonitor Setup

• Pump Speed

• Language

• Radio Power

• Real Time Protocol

• Power On Zero

• Unit ID

• LCD Contrast

• Lamp ID


Radio PowerRadio Power

• Radio connection can be turned on or off• Press [N/-] to highlight selection• Press [Y/+] to select radio setting• When done, press [MODE] • [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


Real Time ProtocolReal Time Protocol

• P2M – cable – Point to multipoint.

– Data is transferred from the instrument to multiple locations using a wired connection

• P2P – cable – Point to point. (default)

– Data is transferred only between the instrument and one other location, such as a computer

• P2M – wireless - Point to multipoint, wireless.

– Data is transferred wirelessly and can be received by multiple receivers (only Bluetooth is supported at this time and is necessary for use with RAELink3)


Real Time ProtocolReal Time Protocol

• Press [N/-] to highlight selection

• Press [Y/+] to select Real time protocol setting


• [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


Op ModeOp Mode

• Switch between Hygiene or Search Mode by pressing [N/-] to highlight the option

• Press [Y/+] to select mode• Press [MODE] to accept change• Press [Y/+] to save and [N/-] to discard change


Site IDSite ID

• Enter 8-digit alpha/numeric/character Site ID• Press [Y/+] to display current Site ID• Press [Y/+] to change the number/ letter/ character

– Note: the last four digits must be numbers


Site IDSite ID

• Press [N/-] to move to the next digit

• Press [MODE] to exit

• If there has been a change, [Y/+] to save

• [N/-] to discard any changes


User IDUser ID

• Enter 8-digit alpha/numeric User ID

• Press [Y/+] to display current User ID

• Press [Y/+] to change the number/letter


User IDUser ID

• Press [N/-] to move to the next digit

• Press [MODE] to exit

• If there has been a change, [Y/+] to save

• [N/-] to discard any changes


User ModeUser Mode

• Basic Mode – User can only see and use a basic set of functions

• Advanced Mode – Advanced users can see and use all screens and perform all available functions


User ModeUser Mode

• Press [N/-] to change option

• Highlight will move to next selection each time [N/-] is pressed

• Press [Y/+] to make selection

• Press [MODE] to choose Basic or Advanced Mode



DateDate

• Date is expressed as Month/Day/Year, with two digits for each. • Press [Y/+] to display current date.• Note that the left-most digit flashes to indicate it is selected.


DateDate

• Press [Y/+] to change the number• Press [N/-] to move to the next digit• Press [MODE] once the date has been changed completely• [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


TimeTime

• Time is expressed as Hours/Minutes/Seconds, with two digits for each. • Time is in 24-hour (Military) format.• Press [Y/+] to display current time.• Note that the left-most digit flashes to indicate it is selected.


TimeTime

• Press [Y/+] to change the number• Press [N/-] to move to the next digit• Press [MODE] once the time has been changed completely• [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


Duty CycleDuty Cycle

• The pump’s duty cycle is the ratio of its “on” time to ‘off’ time. • The duty cycle ranges from 50% to 100% (100% is default), 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 and 100% is always on. • Duty cycling is employed by the instrument to clean the PID. • A lower duty cycle has a greater effect on keeping the PID clean than a

higher duty cycle.



Important! Pump duty cycling is interrupted when the instrument senses a gas.

• The pump’s duty cycle is disabled when the measurement is greater than the 2ppm threshold and is re-enabled when the reading falls below 90% of the threshold (1.8 ppm).



• Press [Y/+] to increase value




Temperature UnitTemperature Unit

• Choose Temperature measurement in Fahrenheit or Celsius units • Press [N/-] to highlight selection• Press [Y/+] to select temperature unit• When done, press [MODE] • [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


Pump SpeedPump Speed

• Choose high or low pump speed

– Low speed conserves battery and is quieter• Press [N/-] to highlight selection• Press [Y/+] to select pump speed• When done, press [MODE] • [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


LanguageLanguage

• English is default language; 12 languages are available

• Press [N/-] to highlight selection

• Press [Y/+] to select Language




Power On ZeroPower On Zero

• Program instrument to request a Zero calibration on start-up• Press [N/-] to highlight selection• Press [Y/+] to select Power On Zero• When done, press [MODE] • [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


Unit IDUnit ID

• Three-digit number to separate wireless units on the same network ID

– Units must have individual ID values• Press [Y/+] to change the number• Press [N/-] to move to the next digit• Press [MODE] once the Unit ID has been changed completely• [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


LCD ContrastLCD Contrast

• Increase or decrease contrast of display

– Minimum value is 20

– Maximum value is 60• Press [Y/+] to increase, [N/-] to decrease the value• Press [MODE] once the contrast has been changed• [Y/+] to accept change, [N/-] to discard change


Lamp IDLamp ID

• Scroll through the menu by pressing [N/-].

• Press [Y/+] to make a selection.

• Press [MODE] when you are done.

• Press [Y/+] to save your choice or [N/-] to undo your selection.


Monitor Set upMonitor Set up

• At any time, press [MODE] to return to normal operations

• When inside a menu selection, press [MODE] to move to the top menu


Power Off

• Hold [MODE] for full 3 seconds

• Audible alarm will beep and unit will countdown 5 seconds

• Release [MODE] when you see “Unit Off…”

• Unit will stay on if you release [MODE] before countdown completes


Humidity Filtering II TubesHumidity Filtering II Tubes

• Temporary relief for a dirty sensor• Dries sample gas for about ½ hour • Measure VOCs; multiple sample use OK• Useful for gasoline and chlorinated solvents• CAUTION: May cause low response for some compounds, at low

temperature or concentration

Humidity Filtering II Tube(10-pack, p/n 025-2002-010)

Tube Tip Breaker

Tube Adapter(p/n 025-3002-000)

Flex-I-Probe(p/n 021-2400-100)


Charging on Charging CradleCharging on Charging Cradle

• To Charge unit

– Push instrument down on charging cradle

– Set back of unit against back wall of cradle

• To remove unit from cradle

– Push down on instrument

– Pull unit towards you


Charging Battery on Travel chargerCharging Battery on Travel charger

• Line the back edge of Travel Charger with the back edge of unit

• Carefully screw both plastic pins of charger into instrument

• Plug wall adapter into travel charger once charger is fully attached to instrument


Charging ErrorCharging Error

• If the instrument or battery has been charging for more than 10 hours and you see the “Battery Charging Error” icon and a message that says, “Charging Too Long,” this indicates that the battery is not reaching a full charge.

• Try changing the battery and make sure the contacts on the instrument are meeting the Travel Charger’s (or Charger Stand’s) contacts.


Removing batteryRemoving battery

• Rubber boot stays on monitor

• First push down on tab

• Then pull battery from instrument


Charging Battery on Charging CradleCharging Battery on Charging Cradle

• Use back of charging station to charge battery externally

– Push into contacts

– Lay battery flat

• To remove battery

– Push battery towards station

– Lift battery off of charging station


MaintenanceMaintenance

• Clean PID Lamp & Sensor

– When display creeps upwards after good zero

– When PID responds to moisture

– When movement of PID results in response on display

No dirt build-up to foster a decrease in airspace resistance

Clean Sensor Dirty Sensor

Bias Electrode

Sensing Electrode

Bias Electrode

Sensing Electrode

Dirt build-up absorbs water and breaks down airspace resistance leading to sensor “leakage” or moisture response



• How to clean the PID lamp

– Use anhydrous methanol (lamp cleaning solution)

– Use finger cots to hold lamp

– Dip cotton swap in methanol and clean flat top surface of lamp

– Dry lamp face with lens tissue



• How to Clean PID Sensor– Always clean sample probe and replace or clean filters FIRST! If PID

holds a stable zero after this step then further cleaning may not be necessary

– Use anhydrous methanol (lamp cleaning solution)

– Clean sensor by immersion and agitation in cleaning solution

– Ultrasonic cleaner (Jewelry cleaner) for 15 min. cleans much better than just dipping in

• Drying the PID Sensor– Let air dry overnight

– Warm air (not hot) will speed drying


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Configuration from ComputerDatalogging


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