Rae EchoView Host User manual

Rev. B
November 2012
P/N F04-4006-000
EchoView Host
Mini-Controller for Closed-Loop
Portable Wireless Solutions
User’s Guide

© Copyright 2012 RAE Systems, Inc.

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Contents
1Standard Kit............................................................................. 6
2General Information................................................................. 6
3Physical Description .............................................................. 10
3.1 LCD Display (Monitoring) ...................................... 11
3.2 LCD Display (In Alarm).......................................... 11
4Specifications......................................................................... 12
5Operation................................................................................ 13
5.1 Turning The EchoView Host On............................. 13
5.2 Turning The EchoView Host Off ............................ 15
5.3 Battery Indicator ...................................................... 15
5.4 Buzzer (Audible Alarm) Off Indicator .................... 16
5.5 Wireless Communication Indicator ......................... 16
6Deploying The EchoView Host............................................. 17
7Programming The EchoView Host........................................ 17
7.1 Settings..................................................................... 19
7.1.1 Buzzer On/Off................................................... 20
7.1.2 LCD Contrast.................................................... 20
7.1.3 Serial Number................................................... 21
7.1.4 Firmware Version ............................................. 22
7.1.5 Factory Reset .................................................... 22
7.1.6 Edit Password.................................................... 23
7.1.7 Page Disable...................................................... 25
7.1.8 Exit.................................................................... 25
7.2 Wireless.................................................................... 26
7.2.1 Ping Net ............................................................ 27
7.2.2 PAN ID Setup................................................... 28
7.2.3 Form Net........................................................... 29
7.2.4 Channel Setup................................................... 30
7.2.5 Exit.................................................................... 31
8Viewing Data From Connected Monitors.............................. 32
8.1 One Monitor In Alarm ............................................. 33
8.2 Multiple Monitors In Alarm..................................... 33
8.2.1 Alarm Abbreviations......................................... 35
8.2.2 Alarm Signal Summary..................................... 36
8.3 Offline Monitor(s).................................................... 36

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8.4 Backlight.................................................................. 36
9Internal Battery Replacement ................................................ 37
9.1 Proper Battery Disposal........................................... 38
10 Troubleshooting.............................................................. 39
11 Year Of Manufacture...................................................... 40

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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.
Warning:
Use only the Lithium battery or external rechargeable battery provided
by RAE Systems. This instrument has not been tested in an explosive
gas/air atmosphere having an oxygen concentration greater than 21%.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for intrinsic safety.
Replace batteries only in non-hazardous locations.
STATIC HAZARD: Clean only with a damp cloth.
For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by
qualified personnel only. Read and understand instruction manual
completely before operating or servicing. 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.
Intrinsically Safe Marking
Cl. I, Div. 1, Gr A, B, C, D T4
-40° C < Tamb < 50° C
IECEx TSA 10.0016X Ex ia I/IIC T4
0575 IM1/II 1G Ex ia I/IIC T4
DNV 10 ATEX 83388X
Ui = 3.6V, Ci=78µF, Li/Ri=3.5µH/ohm
Warning
Substitution of components may impair suitability for intrinsic safety.
Replace batteries only in non-hazardous locations.
Warning
To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres,
disconnect power before servicing.

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1 Standard Kit
EchoView Host Mini Controller
Antenna
Swivel Belt Clip
Maintenance/battery replacement tool
User’s Guide
2 General Information
The EchoView Host Mini-Controller is the cornerstone of RAE Systems’
Closed-Loop Wireless Solutions for portable gas monitors. This rugged
handheld device can establish a self-sufficient network with up to eight
supported RAE Systems portable wireless monitors and display their
readings and alarm status in real time on an easy-to-read screen,
supplemented by audible and visible alerts.
One EchoView Host and up to eight ToxiRAE Pro and/or MultiRAE
monitors. The EchoView collects data from all eight monitors and
displays it.

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Extending the range between monitors and an EchoView Host. If a
long distance is between the portable monitors and the EchoView Host,
Mesh Routers can be employed to extend the range. Up to three Mesh
Routers can be used in this configuration, and each can extend the range
by up to 300 meters, typical.

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1.1. Key Features
• Remote wireless access to real-time readings and alarm status of
portable gas monitors for faster incident response
• Establishes a closed-loop wireless network with and displays real-time
readings and alarm status of up to eight portable gas monitors at the same
time
• Communication range extendable to 1 km / 0.6 mi with Mesh Routers
• Field-replaceable battery with a 10-day runtime
• Bright-red high-visibility alarm lights
• Loud audio alarm, 90dB at 30cm
• Highly-resistant to electromagnetic and radio interference
• IP-65 water and dust ingress protection rating
• Intrinsically safe for Class I, Division 1 ATEX/IECEx hazardous
locations

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3 Physical Description
1
LED alarm
2
LCD (with backlighting)
3
Buzzer alarm
4
Battery cover (on bottom)
5
Y/+, MODE, and N/- keys
6
Antenna
1
2
3
6
4
5