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
Contact us 134

CHAPTER
1INTRODUCTION
Product registration
Register your product online by visiting:
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