Rae PGM62x6 User manual

MultiRAE Series
User’s Guide
Rev J
September 2017
P/N: M01-4003-000

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IMPORTANT!
MultiRAE-series instruments use instrument firmware version 1.50/sensor firmware version 1.50.
IMPORTANT! BUMP TEST THE MONITOR BEFORE EACH DAY’S USE
Prior to each day’s use, every gas detection monitor should be bump tested to confirm the response of all
sensors and activation of all alarms by exposing the monitor to a concentration of target gas that exceeds
the low alarm set point. A bump test is also recommended if the monitor has been subjected to physical
impact, liquid immersion, an Over Limit alarm event, or custody changes, or anytime the monitor’s
performance is in doubt.
To ensure greatest accuracy and safety, only bump test and calibrate in a fresh air environment.
The monitor should be calibrated every time it does not pass a bump test, but no less frequently than every
six months, depending on use and exposure to gas and contamination, and its operational mode.
• Calibration intervals and bump test procedures may vary due to national legislation.
• Honeywell recommends using calibration gas cylinders containing the gas that is appropriate to the
sensor you are using, and in the correct concentration.

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Contents
1 Features Comparison........................................................................................................10
2 Standard Contents ............................................................................................................11
3 General Information...........................................................................................................12
3.1 Key Features.............................................................................................................13
4 User Interface....................................................................................................................15
4.1 Display Overview.......................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Mesh Radio Status Indicator Icons.......................................................................15
4.1.1.1 Wi-Fi Status Indicator Icons..........................................................................17
4.1.2 Keys And Interface ..............................................................................................18
4.1.3 LCD Flip...............................................................................................................18
4.1.4 Key Remapping When LCD Is Flipped.................................................................19
4.2 Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors...........................................20
4.3 Menus .......................................................................................................................21
4.3.1 Hygiene Mode......................................................................................................21
4.3.2 Search Mode .......................................................................................................22
5 Wireless Control And Submenus.......................................................................................24
6 Point-To-Point Wired Connection......................................................................................25
6.1 Using ProRAE Studio II To Set P2P Operation..........................................................25
6.1.1 License Key Installation.......................................................................................25
6.1.2 Enabling P2P.......................................................................................................29
6.2 Connecting A MultiRAE To A PC To Enable Point-To-Point Operation......................30
6.3 Charging With The MultiRAE Desktop Cradle............................................................31
6.4 Automatic PID Cleaning.............................................................................................32
6.5 Charging With The Travel Charger............................................................................32
6.6 Carrying The MultiRAE In A Vehicle..........................................................................33
6.6.1 Truck Mount Installation.......................................................................................33
6.6.2 Using The Truck Mount With The 12-Volt Travel Charger....................................33
6.7 Charging With The AutoRAE 2 ..................................................................................34
6.8 Replacing A Battery...................................................................................................34
6.9 Charging Batteries With A MultiRAE Battery Charger................................................35
6.9.1 Assembly.............................................................................................................35
6.9.2 Charging..............................................................................................................36
6.10 Battery States............................................................................................................37
6.11 Alkaline Battery Pack.................................................................................................37
7 Turning The MultiRAE On And Off ....................................................................................38
7.1 Turning The MultiRAE On..........................................................................................38
7.2 Turning The MultiRAE Off..........................................................................................38
7.3 Testing Alarm Indicators............................................................................................39
7.4 Glance Mode.............................................................................................................39
7.5 Pump Status..............................................................................................................40
7.6 Calibration Status......................................................................................................40
7.7 Bump Status..............................................................................................................41
7.8 Toggle Display: Alternating Between Correction Factor And Reading.......................41
7.9 Enabling Benzene Sep-Tube Cartridge Tutorial (MultiRAE Benzene).......................41
8 Modes Of Operation..........................................................................................................42
8.1 Hygiene Operation Mode...........................................................................................42
8.2 Search Operation Mode.............................................................................................42
8.3 Benzene-Specific Mode (MultiRAE Benzene Only)....................................................42
8.3.1 Separation Tube Cartridge Installation.................................................................43
8.3.2 Measurement.......................................................................................................45
8.4 Basic User Mode.......................................................................................................49
8.5 Advanced User Mode................................................................................................49
9 Programming.....................................................................................................................49

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9.1 Enter Programming In Advanced Mode.....................................................................49
9.2 Enter Programming In Basic Mode............................................................................50
9.3 Menus And Submenus ..............................................................................................51
9.3.1 Editing And Selecting Parameters And Sensors ..................................................51
9.3.2 Calibration ...........................................................................................................52
9.3.3 Bias & Equilibration For Liquid O2And Other Biased Sensors .............................52
9.3.3.1 Fresh Air.......................................................................................................52
9.3.3.2 Multi Sensor Span ........................................................................................54
9.3.3.3 Single Sensor Zero.......................................................................................54
9.3.3.4 Single Sensor Span......................................................................................55
9.3.3.5 MultiRAE Benzene Calibration Process........................................................56
9.3.3.6 Multi Sensor Bump .......................................................................................57
9.3.3.7 Single Sensor Bump.....................................................................................59
9.3.3.8 Cal. Reference..............................................................................................60
9.3.3.9 Change Cal. Gas..........................................................................................60
9.3.3.10 Multi Cal Select.............................................................................................60
9.3.3.11 Change Span Value......................................................................................61
9.3.3.12 Change Span2 Value....................................................................................61
9.3.4 Calibrating A PH3Sensor Using H2S Calibration Gas ..........................................62
9.3.5 Measurement.......................................................................................................63
9.3.5.1 Sensor On/Off...............................................................................................63
9.3.5.2 Change Meas. Gas.......................................................................................63
9.3.5.3 Measurement Units.......................................................................................64
9.3.6 Alarms .................................................................................................................65
9.3.6.1 Alarm Limits..................................................................................................65
9.3.6.2 Alarm Mode..................................................................................................65
9.3.6.3 Alarm Settings ..............................................................................................65
9.3.6.4 Comfort Beep ...............................................................................................65
9.3.6.5 Man Down Alarm..........................................................................................66
9.3.6.6 Man Down Messaging (Wi-Fi-Equipped Instruments Only)...........................67
9.3.6.7 Panic Alarm (Wi-Fi-Equipped Instruments Only)...........................................68
9.3.7 Quick Access Menu (Wi-Fi-Equipped Instruments Only)......................................69
9.3.8 Datalog................................................................................................................72
9.3.8.1 Clear Datalog................................................................................................72
9.3.8.2 Datalog Interval.............................................................................................72
9.3.8.3 Sensor Selection...........................................................................................72
9.3.8.4 Data Selection ..............................................................................................73
9.3.8.5 Datalog Type ................................................................................................73
9.3.8.6 Memory Full Action.......................................................................................73
9.3.9 Wireless...............................................................................................................74
9.3.9.1 Radio ON/OFF..............................................................................................74
9.3.9.2 Roaming.......................................................................................................74
9.3.9.3 PAN ID .........................................................................................................75
9.3.9.4 Channel........................................................................................................75
9.3.9.5 Join Network.................................................................................................76
9.3.9.6 Interval..........................................................................................................76
9.3.9.7 Off Network Alarm ........................................................................................77
9.3.9.8 Factory Reset ...............................................................................................77
9.3.10 Wireless (Instruments Equipped With Wi-Fi Only)................................................78
9.3.11 Monitor.................................................................................................................80
9.3.11.1 LCD Contrast................................................................................................80
9.3.11.2 Operation Mode............................................................................................80
9.3.11.3 Pump Speed.................................................................................................81
9.3.11.4 Zero At Start.................................................................................................81

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9.3.11.5 Fast Startup..................................................................................................81
9.3.11.6 Temperature Units........................................................................................81
9.3.11.7 Language......................................................................................................81
9.3.11.8 Site ID...........................................................................................................81
9.3.11.9 User ID .........................................................................................................81
9.3.11.10 Date Format ................................................................................................81
9.3.11.11 Date ............................................................................................................82
9.3.11.12 Time Format................................................................................................82
9.3.11.13 Time............................................................................................................82
9.3.11.14 User Mode...................................................................................................82
9.3.11.15 Backlight......................................................................................................82
9.3.11.16 LCD Flip......................................................................................................82
10 Policy Enforcement ...........................................................................................................83
10.1 Setting Policy Enforcement........................................................................................83
10.1.1 Using The AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test And Calibration System ...........................83
10.1.2 Using The MultiRAE Desktop Cradle Or Travel Charger......................................87
10.2 Deactivating Policy Enforcement ...............................................................................88
10.2.1 AutoRAE 2 Cradle ...............................................................................................88
10.2.2 MultiRAE Desktop Cradle Or Travel Charger.......................................................88
11 Calibration And Testing.....................................................................................................90
11.1 Manual Alarms Test...................................................................................................90
11.2 Bump Testing And Calibration...................................................................................90
11.2.1 MultiRAE Equipped With A Pump........................................................................90
11.2.2 MultiRAE Lite Diffusion Model (No Pump)............................................................91
11.2.3 Bump (Functional) Testing...................................................................................91
11.2.4 Testing The Gamma Radiation Sensor................................................................93
11.3 Zero/Fresh Air Calibration..........................................................................................94
11.3.1 Zero Calibration For A CO2 Sensor.....................................................................94
11.3.2 Zero Calibration For Parts-Per-Billion (ppb) Sensor.............................................94
11.3.3 Fresh Air Calibration............................................................................................94
11.3.4 Single-Sensor Zero Calibration............................................................................95
11.4 Span Calibration........................................................................................................95
11.5 Three-Point Calibration For Enhanced Linearity With Extended-
Range And ppb PID Sensors.....................................................................................95
11.5.1 Enabling 3-Point Calibration Via ProRAE Studio II...............................................96
11.5.2 Multi-Sensor Span Calibration .............................................................................98
11.5.3 Single-Sensor Span Calibration...........................................................................99
12 MultiRAE Pro Normal & Gamma Operation.....................................................................100
12.1 Normal Mode For Simultaneous Radiation & Gaseous Threat Measurements.......100
12.2 Gamma Radiation-Only Measurement Mode...........................................................100
12.2.1 Activating Gamma-Only Measurement Mode.....................................................100
12.2.2 Exiting Gamma-Only Measurement Mode .........................................................101
13 Datalog Transfer, Monitor Configuration, and Firmware Upgrades Via Computer ...........102
13.1 Downloading Datalogs And Performing PC-Based Instrument Configuration And
Firmware Upgrades.............................................................................................................102
13.1.1 Desktop Cradle or Travel Charger .....................................................................102
13.1.2 AutoRAE 2.........................................................................................................103
13.1.3 Upgrading Firmware –Two Steps......................................................................103
14 Maintenance....................................................................................................................105
14.1 Removing/Installing The Rubber Boot .....................................................................105
14.2 Replacing The Filter(s) ............................................................................................105
14.3 Replacing The Gas Inlet Adapter (Pumped Versions Only)......................................106
14.4 Removing/Cleaning/Replacing Sensor Modules......................................................106
14.5 Removing/Cleaning/Replacing A PID (Pumped Versions Only)...............................107

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14.6 Replacing The Pump...............................................................................................109
15 Alarms Overview.............................................................................................................110
15.1 Alarm Signals ..........................................................................................................110
15.2 Changing The Alarm Mode......................................................................................110
15.3 Alarm Signal Summary............................................................................................111
15.3.1 Hygiene Mode....................................................................................................111
15.3.2 Search Mode .....................................................................................................112
15.3.3 General Alarms..................................................................................................113
16 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................114
17 Pump Stall Threshold Adjustment ...................................................................................115
17.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode To Set The Pump Stall Threshold...................................115
17.2 Selecting The Pump Stall Threshold Method...........................................................115
17.3 Setting Pump Stall Threshold Values –Dynamic Method ........................................116
17.4 Setting Pump Stall Threshold Values –Static Method.............................................117
17.4.1 Stall High Threshold Setting –Static Method.....................................................118
17.4.2 Verifying the Stall High Setting...........................................................................118
17.4.3 Stall Low Threshold Setting - Static ...................................................................118
17.5 Verifying the Stall Low Setting - Static.....................................................................119
18 Configuring Wi-Fi Communication (Wi-Fi-Equipped Instruments Only)......................120
18.1 Setting Wi-Fi Communication Parameters In ProRAE Studio II................................120
18.1.1 Wi-Fi Power.......................................................................................................121
18.1.2 Address .............................................................................................................121
18.1.3 Channels And Security ......................................................................................122
18.1.4 Scan Channel List..............................................................................................122
18.1.5 Security Mode....................................................................................................122
18.1.6 Security Key ......................................................................................................123
18.1.7 SSID..................................................................................................................123
18.1.8 Location Anchor SSID........................................................................................123
18.1.9 ProRAE Guardian IP..........................................................................................123
18.1.10 ProRAE Guardian UDP Port...........................................................................123
18.2 Configuring Messaging............................................................................................124
19 Specifications..................................................................................................................125
20 Technical Support ...........................................................................................................130

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WARNINGS
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.
CAUTION!
Never operate the monitor when the cover is removed. Remove the monitor rear cover or battery only in
an area known to be non-hazardous.
ANY RAPID UP-SCALE READING FOLLOWED BY A DECLINING OR ERRATIC READING
MAY INDICATE A GAS CONCENTRATION BEYOND UPPER SCALE LIMIT, WHICH MAY
BE HAZARDOUS.
TOUTE LECTURE RAPIDE ET POSITIVE, SUIVIE D’UNE BAISSE SUBITE AU ERRATIQUE
DE LA VALEUR, PEUT INDIQUER UNE CONCENTRATION DE GAZ HORS GAMME DE
DÉTECTION QUI PEUT ÊTRE DANGEREUSE
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 LEL 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
DU CAPTEUR DE LIE AVEC UNE CONCENTRATION CONNUE DE METHANE EQUIVALENTE
DE 20 A 50% DE LA PLEINE ECHELLE. LA PRECISION DOIT ETRE COMPRISE ENTRE 0 ET
20% DE LA VALEUR VRAIE ET PEUT ETRE CORRIGEE PAR UNE PROCEDURE
D’ETALONNAGE.
CAUTION: HIGH OFF-SCALE READINGS MAY INDICATE AN EXPLOSIVE
CONCENTRATION.
ATTENTION: DES LECTURES HAUTES ET HORS D’ECHELLE PEUVENT INDIQUER DES
CONCENTRATIONS DE GAZ INFLAMMABLES
CAUTION: SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY.
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.
The MultiRAE multi-gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test, or at least once every
180 days, depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
1. The PGM-62xx shall only be fitted with RAE Systems Battery Pack type M01-3051-000,
M01-3053-000, M01-3055-000, or M01-3056-000 or Battery Adapter M01-3052-000 or
M01-3054-000 fitted with Duracell MN1500 batteries.
2. The PGM62xx shall only be charged outside hazardous areas.
3. 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 in a
pocket or 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.
The model PGM62xx is certified according to the IECEx scheme, ATEX and cCSAus (for US and
Canada). PGM62xx is intrinsically safe and may be used in hazardous locations. SUBSTITUTION OF
COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY.
MARKING
The product is marked with the following information:
RAE SYSTEMS
3775 N. 1st. St., San Jose
CA 95134, USA
Type PGM62x0, PGM 62x6, PGM 62x8
Serial No/matrix: XXX-XXXX-000
IECEx SIR 11.0069X,
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Ex ia I Ma
(PGM62x0/PGM62x6)
Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb
Ex ia I Ma
(PGM62x8)
2460 SIRA
11ATEX2152X
II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
I M1 Ex ia I Ma
(PGM62x0/PGM62x6)
II 2G Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb
I M1 Ex ia I Ma
(PGM62x8)
Exia Cl I, Dv 1
Gr. A, B, C, D, T4;
Cl II, Dv 1 Gr. E, F, G;
T85ºC
C22.2 No 152-1984
ISA-12.13.01-2000
IECEx TSA 13.0021X /
ANZEx 13.3023X
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Ex ia I Ma
(PGM62x0/PGM62x6)
Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb
Ex ia I Ma
(PGM62x8)
Warnings: Understand manual first before operating.
Warning: Do not change batteries in hazardous location.
Do not mix old/new or different type of batteries
PGM62x0: Use only RAE Systems battery pack, PN: M01-3051-000, M01-3056-000, or M01-3052-000.
PGM62x6/62x8: Use only RAE Systems battery pack, PN: M01-3053-000, M01-3055-000, or
M01-3054-000.
Um: 20V
-20º C ≤ Tamb ≤ +50º C

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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.
Operation Area and Conditions
Hazardous Areas classified by Zones
PGM62x0/PGM62x6 are intended to be used in hazardous areas zone 0, zone 1 or zone 2, and PGM62x8
in hazardous areas zone 1 or zone 2 within the temperature range of -20º C to +50º C, where gases of
explosion groups IIA, IIB or IIC and T4 may be present.
Hazardous Areas classified by Divisions
PGM62x0/PGM62x6/PGM62x8 are intended to be used in hazardous areas classified for Class I &II Div.
1 or 2, within the temperature range of -20º C to +50º C, where gases of explosion groups A, B, C, D, T4;
Groups E, F, G; T85°C.
WARNINGS:
1. NDIR sensors shall not be installed in PGM62x0 or PGM 62x6 models.
2. NDIR LEL sensors shall not be installed in PGM62x8 diffusion models bearing cCSAus logo.
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/downloads/tech-notes). All specifications presented in this
Technical Note reflect the performance of stand-alone sensors. Actual sensor characteristics may vary
when the sensor is installed in different instruments. As sensor performance may change over time,
specifications provided are for brand-new sensors.

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1 Features Comparison
This chart shows the differences between the various MultiRAE models. (For information on the
MultiRAE MX, refer to the MultiRAE MX data sheet and User’s Guide.)
MultiRAE
Pro
MultiRAE
MultiRAE Lite
MultiRAE
Benzene
Appearance
Gamma Radiation Sensor
Yes
ppb PID
(10.6 eV; 0.01 - 2,000 ppm; 10 ppb
resolution)
Yes
High-Range ppm PID
(10.6 eV; 0.1 - 5,000 ppm;
0.1 ppm res.)
Yes
Yes
ppm PID
(10.6 eV; 1 - 1,000 ppm;
1 ppm resolution)
Pumped Only
ppm PID (9.8 eV; 0.1 - 2,000 ppm; 0.1 ppm
resolution)
Yes
20+ Electrochemical Sensors
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
ETO-C Extended-range Sensor
Diffusion Only
Hydrogen (H2) Sensor
Diffusion Only
H2S, HR Extended-range Sensor
Diffusion Only
Catalytic %LEL Sensor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Combustible NDIR Sensors (%LEL or
%Vol. CH
4
)
Yes
Yes
Pumped Only
CO2 NDIR Sensor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Integrated Wireless Modem (Optional)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Integrated Wi-Fi Modem (Optional)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sampling
Pumped
Pumped
Pumped or
Diffusion
Pumped
IP Rating
IP-65
IP-65
IP-65 (Pumped)
IP-67
(Diffusion)
IP-65
Default Rubber Boot Color
Black
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Automatic Test and Calibration System
AutoRAE
2
AutoRAE 2
AutoRAE 2,
pumped version
only
AutoRAE 2