Honeywell AutoRAE 2 User manual

AutoRAE 2 ™

Automatic Test and Calibration System

AutoRAE 2 2 User Manual

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - Introduction 7

Product registration 7

Standard package contents 7

Read before operating 8

Sensor specifications, cross-sensitivities, and calibration information 8

Make sure firmware is up to date 8

Proper product disposal at end of life 8

Chapter 2 - General information 9

Automatic test and calibration system 9

Key features 9

Benefits 10

Differences between AutoRAE 2 and stand-alone cradle 10

Chapter 3 - Specifications 11

Chapter 4 - Overview 14

AutoRAE 2 Overview 15

Cradles 17

MultiRAE Cradle 17

ToxiRAE Pro Cradle 18

QRAE 3 Cradle 19

MicroRAE Cradle 20

Handheld PID cradle 21

End cap with ports 23

Standard package contents 24

Chapter 5 - Stand-alone use 25

Chapter 6 - Powering the AutoRAE 2 cradle 27

Chapter 7 - Preparing cradle 28

Installing an external filter 28

Installing an external charcoal filter 29

Connecting an AC adapter 30

Connecting calibration gas to a Cradle 31

Cross-sensitivities determination 32

Placing a MultiRAE monitor in the cradle 33

Placing a ToxiRAE Pro monitor in the cradle 34

Installing adapters in the ToxiRAE Pro cradle 34

Placing a ToxiRAE Pro monitor in the cradle 35

Placing a QRAE 3 monitor in the cradle 36

Placing a MicroRAE monitor in the cradle 37

Placing a Handheld PID monitor in the cradle 38

Installing a quick connector 38

Installing the instrument in the cradle 39

Warm-up 40

Chapter 8 - Performing a manual bump test 42

Chapter 9 - Performing a bump test 43

Chapter 10 - Performing a calibration 44

Chapter 11 - Bump and cal error 45

Chapter 12 - Charging a battery 47

Chapter 13 - Removing an instrument 48

AutoRAE 2 reports 50

Chapter 14 - Programming a cradle 52

Gas inlet configuration settings 54

Selectable gas index values 55

Concentration [value] 55

Concentration unit 56

Purge time (sec.) 56

Soak time (sec.) 56

Uploading settings to the AutoRAE 2 cradle 57

Saving the settings file 57

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Recalling stored settings 58

Uploading settings to multiple AutoRAE 2 cradles 59

Exiting programming 59

Chapter 15 - Upgrading cradle firmware 60

Chapter 16 - Automatic bump testing 62

Chapter 17 - stand-alone AutoRAE 2 set up 64

Chapter 18 - Performing firmware upgrades 65

Prepare for data transmission 65

Place a monitor in its cradle 66

Upgrade firmware on a monitor with a PC 67

Chapter 19 - Operation of an AutoRAE 2 70

Chapter 20 - Setting up an AutoRAE 2 71

Installing batteries for the real-time clock 72

Attaching an external filter 73

Active carbon filter for removing VOC 74

Chapter 21 - Powering an AutoRAE 2 75

Chapter 22 - Operation 76

Turning the AutoRAE 2 controller on 76

Turning the AutoRAE 2 controller off 76

Startup routine 77

User interface 79

Display status messages and color coding 80

Monitor warm-up 81

Upgrade firmware without a PC 82

Testing 84

Compatibility testing 84

Chapter 23 - Preparing controller 86

SD memory card 86

Installing an SD card 88

Removing an SD card 88

Connecting calibration gas to a controller 89

Placing monitors in cradles 90

Performing a bump test in a controller 90

Interrupting a bump test 93

Performing calibration 95

Interrupting a calibration 97

Direct bump testing and calibration 99

Configuration settings 100

Settings 101

Gas settings 103

System settings 104

Network settings 106

Chapter 24 - Programming an AutoRAE 2 108

Gas inlet settings 110

Configuring a gas cylinder 111

Gas number 111

Gas lot number 111

Expiration date 111

Gas index 111

Gas name 112

Concentration [value] for controller 112

Concentration unit for controller 112

Purge time (sec.) 112

Soak time (sec.) 112

Uploading settings to the AutoRAE 2 113

Saving the settings file for controller 114

Configuration files 115

Uploading settings to multiple AutoRAE 2 systems 117

Exiting programming in a controller 117

Chapter 25 - Updating controller firmware 118

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Chapter 26 - Transferring data 120

Exporting reports 122

Chapter 27 - Wireless operation 123

Configure the AutoRAE 2 network interface 124

Configure the Wi-Fi adapter 126

Chapter 28 - Wall mounting 129

Chapter 29 - Transferring data 131

Chapter 30 - Maintenance 132

Chapter 31 - Technical support 133

CHAPTER

1INTRODUCTION

Product registration

https://sps.honeywell.com/us/en/support/safety/hgas-product-registration

By registering your product, you can:

lReceive notification of product upgrades or enhancements

lBe alerted to Training classes in your area

lTake advantage of Honeywell special offers and promotions

Standard package contents

TheAutoRAE 2 Controller (P/N T02-0107-000) is shipped with the following:

lAutoRAE 2 Controller

lAutoRAE 2 Terminal Adapter

lPC Communications Cable, USB Type A (Male) to Type B (Male), P/N 410-0086-000

l12-volt, 7.5A power supply (P/N 500-0141-000) with:

lUS (P/N 410-0036-000),

lUK (P/N 410-0036-004), and

lEuropean (P/N 410-0036-005) power cords

lExternal inlet filters: 1 installed, three spare (P/N 008-3022-003, pack of 3)

lTygon tubing (1/8" I.D., 15mm long), pack of 5, P/N 411-0018-037-05

lSD memory card - 2GB, P/N 550-0300-000

lQuick Start Guide, P/N T02-4002-000

lProduct registration card

lQuality inspection and test certificate

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Read before operating

This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of

using, maintaining, or servicing this product. The product will perform as designed only if it is

used, maintained, and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Sensor specifications, cross-sensitivities, and

calibration information

The AutoRAE 2 can be used to calibrate a wide variety of sensors. For calibration information

and specifications and cross-sensitivities of various sensors refer to Honeywell Technical Note

TN-114: Sensor Specifications And Cross-Sensitivities (available for free download from

www.sps.honeywell.com). All specifications presented in this Technical Note reflect the

performance of standalone sensors. Actual sensor characteristics may differ when the sensor is

installed in different instruments. As sensor performance may change over time, specifications

provided are for brand-new sensors.

Make sure firmware is up to date

For best operation, make sure your monitors,AutoRAE 2 Controller and AutoRAE 2 Cradles are

running the latest firmware.

1. Controller firmware.

2. Cradle firmware.

3. Instrument firmware.

Proper product disposal at end of life

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2002/96/EC) is

intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their

components at end of life. This symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) indicates separate

collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. This

product may contain one or more Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), Lithium-ion, or

Alkaline batteries. Specific battery information is given in this user guide. Batteries

must be recycled or disposed of properly.

At the end of its life, this product must undergo separate collection and recycling from general

or household waste. Please use the return and collection system available in your country for

the disposal of this product.

CHAPTER

2GENERAL INFORMATION

Automatic test and calibration system

The AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test and Calibration System for new Honeywell portable gas

monitors makes compliance with monitor test and calibration requirements as easy as pressing

a button. Simply cradle the monitor and the system will take care of all calibration, testing, and

recharging.

The AutoRAE 2 is a flexible, modular system that can be configured to meet your calibration

requirements effectively and efficiently. An AutoRAE 2 system can be as simple as a single

cradle deployed in standalone mode to calibrate one instrument at a time, or as powerful as a

networked, controller-based system supporting ten monitors and five distinct calibration gas

cylinders.

Key features

lAutomatic testing, calibration, charging, and reports management

lDeployable as a standalone cradle or a controller-based system with up to 10 cradles

lController with a large, color LCD display

lUp to 5 calibration gas cylinders can be connected at the same time*

lData storage on a standard SD card

lBench-top or wall-mounted use

lInstruments supported: MultiRAE Lite (Pumped), MultiRAE, and MultiRAE Pro, MicroRAE,

ToxiRAE Pro, ToxiRAE Pro PID, ToxiRAE Pro LEL, and ToxiRAE Pro CO2, QRAE 3 (pumped

and diffusion models), and MiniRAE Lite, MiniRAE 3000, ppbRAE 3000, and UltraRAE 3000

lUnique cradle for all ToxiRAE Pro family (cradle supplied with adapters)

lNetworking capability (optional)

lWireless networking capability using external Wi-Fi module for AutoRAE 2 (optional)

* Supported only on AutoRAE 2 Controller-based systems.

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Benefits

lEasy, one-touch bump testing, calibration, charging, and reports management

lSupports a wide variety of gases, including exotics

lOptimized for field use—does not require a computer to operate

lFirmware-upgradeable to protect your investment

Differences between AutoRAE 2 and stand-alone cradle

Summary of differences between an AutoRAE 2 controller-based system and a stand-alone

cradle.

Controller-based system Standalone cradle

Monitors calibrated

simultaneously

Up to 10 1

Number of gas inlets

(distinct calibration gas

cylinders)

5 dedicated gas inlets plus fresh air with dedicated

exhaust port on the Controller

2 dedicated gas inlets plus fresh air

with dedicated exhaust port

Display 5.7" TFT (320 x 240) graphical backlit color LCD on the

Controller + 2 seven-segment LED displays on each

Cradle

2 seven-segment LED displays

Buttons 3 buttons ([Mode], [Y/+], and [N/-]) on the Controller + 2

buttons ([Bump] and [Cal]) on each Cradle

2 buttons ([Bump] and [Cal])

Power supply • 12V, 7.5A output

• Charges up to 10 instruments at a time

• 12V, 1.25A output

• Charges one instrument at a time

Printer support Through Safety Suite Device

Configurator (SSDC) on connected PC.

Built-in pump Built-in pump (500 ml/min) in the Controller MultiRAE Cradle relies on MultiRAE’s

pump to pull in air.

ToxiRAE Pro Cradle has 300cc/min

internal pump

AutoRAE Cradle for Handheld PID

relies on the instrument’s pump to pull

in air.

MicroRAE AutoRAE 2 controller pulls

about 300 cc/min

Data storage Standard 2 GB SD card with security lock on the

Controller

None. Data stored only on the PC

Networking RJ-45 10/100 Base-T port on the Controller Wireless

connectivity via external Wi-Fi adapter

None

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