Rae AreaRAE Installation guide

Rev 20040413

• System Overview
• AreaRAE Operation and Maintenance
• System Setup
• ProRAE Remote Software
• ProRAE Suite
Training Agenda:

Training Agenda:

Passive MonitorHost ControllerDetectors
Components of a
Wireless System
ProRAE Remote Host
Controller Passive Monitor

• AreaRAE Operation and Maintenance
– AreaRAE features
– AreaRAE Kits
– Turning on the AreaRAE
– AreaRAE Startup
– Operation Modes (Overview)
• Normal Mode
• Program Mode
– Alarm modes
– ProRAE Suite overview
Section Agenda

AreaRAE Monitor
Features
• 5 internal sensors
–PID
– O2, LEL
– Gamma
– Toxics
• Optional GPS
• Built-In 902-928 MHz RAELink modem
– Frequency hopping, spread spectrum
– Up to 2 miles / 3.2 kilometers
– North America, Australia, parts of Latin America and other markets
• Other RF solutions in planning and development stages
– Europe
–China
– Others

AreaRAE Monitor
Features
• Large LED display and alarm light
• Loud (> 100 dB) Alarm (can be muted)
• Strong 500 cc/min Sampling pump
• 4-Way power
– Li-Ion rechargeable battery
– Alkaline battery
– 120 / 240 VAC
– 12 VDC
• Intrinsically safe
– Class I, Division II, Groups A, B, C, D
– ATEX

AreaRAE Monitor
Features
• Long Run time:
– 18 hrs w/Li-ion, 9 hrs with Alkaline
– Continuous operation via AC power
• Rugged Housing:
– IP53 for water and dust proof
– Withstands 1 meter drop
– Size: 7.25"L x 6.0"W x 4.5"H
– Weight: 4.5 lb. with battery pack
• Temperature range
–-4
oF to 113oF
–-20
oC to 45oC

AreaRAE Monitor
Sensors
• Oxygen: 0-30%
• Combustibles: 0-100% of LEL
• Toxic sensors:
–CO,H
2S, SO2, NO, NO2, Cl2, HCN, NH3, PH3
• VOC monitor: 0-2000 PPM
• Gamma Sensor: 1-4000 uR/h ( uSv/h)

AreaRAE Monitor
Pump
• Makes remote sampling easy
• Sample draw over 100 feet!
• External filter for added protection
• Pump stall feature:
– when moisture is detected or when pump is blocked the
pump will shut off,
– protecting the AreaRAE from potential damage
• ~300cc/min at Low flow, ~550cc/min at High flow
• Only use Teflon tubing

AreaRAE Kits
The AreaRAE (PGM-5020) consists of:
• AreaRAE monitor
• Up to five sensors
• Carbon filters, for monitors equipped with a CO
sensor
• Calibration adapter
• Quick Reference Guide
• Operation and Maintenance manual
• Shoulder strap
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack

AreaRAE Kits
• Charger
• Spare alkaline battery pack
• Ten spare water and dust trap filters
• Three-inch inlet probe
• Hard transport case with pre-cut foam
• Fifteen feet (5 meters) of Teflon® tubing
• Tool kit
• Lamp cleaning kit, for monitors equipped with a
PID sensor

AreaRAE Start-up: Turning On
• Hold “MODE” Key to turn on
• Alarm will beep once
• Watch display screen for messages such as:
– Sensors installed & their warranty expiration
– Alarm limits
– Last calibration date
– User/Alarm/Datalog modes
• Warm-up will take approximately 90 seconds
• After warm-up is complete, press ‘radio’ button
to activate the internal RF modem

AreaRAE Start-up: Warnings
• If this screen appears during the start-up just
acknowledge it with the “Y” key and follow the procedure
for setting the clock.
• The battery has gone dead and the AreaRAE has
detected a mismatch between the date code on the
sensors and its internal clock.
TOX1 VOC TOX2
Incorrect Year
LEL Check Clock!!! OXY

AreaRAE Start-up: Warnings
• This is a warning screen. As long as the sensor
calibrates properly it is valid to continue using it.
Acknowledge by pressing the “Y” key to continue warm-
up.
• For maximum AreaRAE availability, RAE Systems
recommends replacing sensors at the end of their
warranty period
TOX1 VOC TOX2
O2Installed
LEL Warranty Expired OXY

Start-up: Check Sensor Zero
• After 90 sec. warm-up, the AreaRAE should
display for all of the installed sensors
• If there is no alarm, and the sensor readings are
in the range shown above, then the AreaRAE is
ready for use.