Rae microrae User manual
MicroRAE
TM
Wireless Personal Four-Gas Monitor
Rev. A
January 2016
P/N M03-4002-000
© 2016 RAE Systems by Honeywell
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MicroRAE User’s Guide
Contents
1. Standard Contents ........................................................................................................... 9
2. General Information ...................................................................................................... 10
3. User Interface ................................................................................................................ 11
3.1. Display Overview ............................................................................................... 11
3.1.1. Status Indicator Icons .................................................................................. 11
3.1.2. Keys & Interface ......................................................................................... 13
3.2. Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors ................................. 13
3.3. Menus ................................................................................................................. 14
3.4. Glance Mode ...................................................................................................... 15
3.5. Panic Alarm ........................................................................................................ 15
3.6. Confidence LED ................................................................................................. 15
4. Mesh Wireless Control And Submenus ........................................................................ 16
5. Battery Charging ........................................................................................................... 17
6. External Filter ............................................................................................................... 20
7. Turning The MicroRAE On And Off ........................................................................... 21
7.1. Turning The MicroRAE On ............................................................................... 21
7.2. Turning The MicroRAE Off .............................................................................. 21
7.3. Testing Alarm Indicators .................................................................................... 22
7.4. Glance Mode ...................................................................................................... 22
7.4.1 Enter Glance Mode ..................................................................................... 22
7.4.2 Screens ........................................................................................................ 23
7.4.3 Exit Glance Mode ....................................................................................... 23
8. Modes Of Operation ..................................................................................................... 26
9. Programming................................................................................................................. 26
9.1. Enter Programming In Basic Mode .................................................................... 26
9.2. Enter Programming In Advanced Mode ............................................................ 27
9.3. Menus And Submenus ....................................................................................... 27
9.3.1. Calibration....................................................................................................... 28
9.3.2. Sensor On/Off ................................................................................................. 30
9.3.3. Clear Datalog .................................................................................................. 30
9.3.4. Monitor Setup ................................................................................................. 30
9.3.4.1. GPS On/Off ........................................................................................ 30
9.3.4.2. Set User ID ......................................................................................... 30
9.3.4.3. Set Site ID .......................................................................................... 31
9.3.5. Set Radio ......................................................................................................... 31
9.3.5.1. BLE On/Off ....................................................................................... 31
9.3.5.2. WiFi On/Off ....................................................................................... 31
9.3.5.3. Sent History ....................................................................................... 31
9.3.5.4. Roaming On/Off ................................................................................ 31
9.3.5.5. Radio On/Off ..................................................................................... 32
9.3.5.6. Set PAN ID ........................................................................................ 32
9.3.5.7. Set Channel ........................................................................................ 32
9.3.5.8. Join Network ...................................................................................... 32
9.3.5.9. Factory Reset ..................................................................................... 33
9.3.5.10. Exit ................................................................................................... 33
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9.4. Parameters Accessed Through ProRAE Studio II .............................................. 34
10. Policy Enforcement ..................................................................................................... 36
11. Calibration And Testing .............................................................................................. 39
11.1. Bump Testing And Calibration....................................................................... 39
11.1.1. Bump (Functional) Testing (Single Bump or Multi Bump) ......................... 40
11.2. Zero Calibration .............................................................................................. 41
11.2.1. Zero Calibration ............................................................................................ 41
11.2.2. Single-Sensor Zero Calibration ............................................................... 41
11.3. Span Calibration ............................................................................................. 42
11.3.3 Multi-Sensor Span Calibration ...................................................................... 42
11.3.4. Single-Sensor Span Calibration .................................................................... 42
12. Datalog Transfer, Monitor Configuration, and Firmware Upgrades Via Computer .. 44
13. Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 45
14. Alarms Overview ........................................................................................................ 48
15. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 51
16. Diagnostic Mode ......................................................................................................... 51
17. Editing Features .......................................................................................................... 53
18. Specifications .............................................................................................................. 55
19. Controlled Part of the Manual for PGM-2600 ............................................................ 59
20. Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 63
21. RAE Systems Contacts ............................................................................................... 63
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WARNINGS
This Manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the respon-
sibility 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 manufac-
turer’s instructions. The user should understand how to set the correct parameters and
interpret the obtained results.
CAUTION!
•Only use the RAE Systems rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack supplied with
the instrument.
•Charge the instrument Li-ion battery using the specifically supplied RAE Systems
charger and only outside hazardous areas. The maximum voltage from the charger
must not exceed 6.0 VDC.
•Any data download device connected to this instrument must be approved SELV
or Class 2 equipment.
•Use of non-RAE Systems components will void the warranty and can
compromise the safe performance of this product.
•Warning: Substitution of components may impair safe performance of this
product.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
•This multi-gas monitor must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test, when a
new sensor has been installed, or at least once every 180 days, depending on use
and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants
•No precautions against electrostatic discharge are necessary for portable
equipment that has an enclosure made of plastic, metal or a combination of the
two, except where a significant static-generating mechanism has been identified.
Activities such as placing the item on a belt, operating a keypad or cleaning with a
damp cloth, do not present a significant electrostatic risk. However, where a
static-generating mechanism is identified, such as repeated brushing against
clothing, then suitable precautions shall be taken, e.g., the use of anti-static
footwear.
Note: Users are recommended to refer to ISA -RP12.13, Part II-1987 for general
information on installation, operation, and maintenance of combustible gas detection
instruments.
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WARNINGS
ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTION OF THIS
INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN ASSESSED FOR PERFORMANCE.
UNIQUMENT, LA PORTION POUR DÉTECTOR LES GAZ COMBUSTIBLES
DE CET INSTRUMENT A ÉTÉ ÉVALUÉE.
CAUTION: BEFORE EACH DAY’S USAGE, SENSITIVITY OF THE
COMBUSTIBLE GAS SENSOR MUST BE TESTED ON A KNOWN
CONCENTRATION OF METHANE GAS EQUIVALENT TO 20 TO 50% OF FULL-
SCALE CONCENTRATION. ACCURACY MUST BE WITHIN 0 AND +20% OF
ACTUAL. ACCURACY MAY BE CORRECTED BY CALIBRATION PROCEDURE.
ATTENTION: AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION JOURNALIERE VERIFIER LA
SENSIBILITE AVEC UNE CONCENTRATION CONNUE DE METHANE
EQUIVALENTE A 20-50% DE LA PLEINE ECHELLE. LA PRECISION DOIT ETRE
COMPRISE ENTRE 0-20% DE LA VALEUR VRAIE ET PEUT ETRE CORRIGEE
PARUNE PROCEDURE D’ETALONNAGE.
CAUTION: HIGH OFF-SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE
CONCENTRATION.
ATTENTION: DES LECTURES SUPÉRIEURES A L’ÉCHELLE PEUVENT
INDIQUER DES CONCENTRATIONS EXPLOSIVES.
FCC Part 15 Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Product Marking
The MicroRAE (PGM-2600) is certified according to the IECEx scheme, ATEX and CSA for US
and Canada under the intrinsic safety method of protection.
The PGM-2600 is marked with the following information:
RAE SYSTEMS
3775 N. 1st. St., San Jose
CA 95134, USA
Type PGM-2600.
Serial No/barcode: XXXX-XXXX-XX
IECEx SIR
15.0039X
Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb
Ex ia I Ma
0575
SIRA 15 ATEX 2080X
II 2G Ex ia d IIC T4
Gb
I M1 EX ia I Ma
Cl.I Dv 1, Grps A,B,C,D T-Code T4.
C22.2 No.152-M1984
ANSI/ISA-12.13.01-2000
Intrinsically safe/Sécurité intrinséque
-20º C < Tamb < +60º C
Um: 6V
Battery pack: M03-3004-000
Warning: Substitution of components may impact intrinsic safety
Avertissement: La substitution de composants peut compromettre la securité intrinsèque
WARNING: Read and understand instruction manual before operation or servicing.
AVERTISSEMENT: Lisez et comprenez le manual d’instructions avant d’utiliser ou
service.
WARNING: Substitution of components may impact intrinsic safety.
AVERTISSEMENT: La substitution de composants peut compromettre la sécurité
intrinsèque
WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be
charged in an area known to be non-hazardous. Um = 6.0V. Use only approved charger/
AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prevenir l’inflammation d’atmosphères dangereuse, ne
charger le jeu de batteries que dans des emplacement designés non dangereux. Um = 6V
Utilisez uniquement un chargeur approuvé.
Only use approved battery pack: M03-3004-000
Only charge the battery in safe area in the ambient temperature range 0°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 40°C
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Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive
(2002/96/EC) is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment and their components at end of life. This symbol (crossed-out
wheeled bin) indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment in the EU countries. This product may contain one or more
Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), Lithium-ion, or Alkaline batteries. Specific
battery information is given in this user guide. Batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly.
At the end of its life, this product must undergo separate collection and recycling from
general or household waste. Please use the return and collection system available in your
country for the disposal of this product.
Sensor Specifications, Cross-Sensitivities, And Calibration Information
For information on sensor specifications, cross-sensitivities, and calibration information,
refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN-114: Sensor Specifications And Cross-
Sensitivities (available for free download from www.raesystems.com). 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 monitor is running the latest firmware. Check
www.raesystems.com for updates.
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1. Standard Contents
The MicroRAE is available in various user-specified configurations, each with the
accessories shown below.
In addition to the instrument, the following are included:
Item
Part Number
Travel charger
M03-3005-000
AC adapter
500-0036-102
USB cable
410-0203-000
MicroRAE CD
M03-4005-000
QuickStart guide
M03-4002-000
Calibration cap for diffusion models
M03-3003-000
Warranty card
000-4008-001
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2. General Information
The MicroRAE gas monitor combines continuous monitoring capabilities for toxic and
combustible gases with Man Down Alarm functionality, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and
optional GPS and either WiFi or Mesh Radio wireless connectivity in a compact, portable
instrument. It offers a selection of field-replaceable electrochemical and combustible sensors to
fit a wide variety of applications. Its wireless capability elevates protection by providing real-time
access to instrument readings and alarm status from any location for better visibility and faster
response.
2.1. Key Features
•All-in-one continuous monitoring capabilities for oxygen, toxic and combustible
gases, for a total of up to four threats at a time
•Wireless access to real-time instrument readings and alarm status from any location
•Local and remote wireless notification of alarm conditions, including Man Down
Alarm and location
•GPS functionality to allow better location
•Simple maintenance with easily accessible sensors
•Glance Mode gives quick overview of sensors and wireless configuration
Gas inlets
Display
MODE
Key
Y/+
Key
Alarm
Buzzer
LED
LED
LED
LED
Alligator
Clip
(on back)
Charging and
Communicaion
Contacts
(on bottom)
Light
Sensor
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