Rae Q-RAE Manuel utilisateur

Q-RAE

MULTI-GAS MONITOR

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

(Document No.:027-4001)

Rev. B

RAE SYSTEMS INC.

1339 Moffett ParkDrive

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

November 2001

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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................... 1-1

1.1 General Specifications........................................1-2

2. OPERATION OF Q-RAE................................. 2-1

2.1 Physical Description ...........................................2-2

2.2 Keys and Display................................................2-4

2.3 Power On/Off......................................................2-7

2.4 Operations.........................................................2-10

2.5 Alarm Signals ...................................................2-18

2.6 Backlight...........................................................2-21

2.7 Preset Alarm Limits and Calibration ................2-22

2.8 Integrated Sampling Pump................................2-23

2.9 Datalogging.......................................................2-24

3. OPERATION OF ACCESSORIES.................. 3-1

3.1 Battery Charging Operation................................3-2

3.2 Alkaline Battery Adapter....................................3-4

3.3 Water Trap Filter ................................................3-5

3.4 Remote Sampling Probe or Tygon Tubing.........3-6

3.5 Dilution Fitting ...................................................3-7

3.6 Calibration Adapter.............................................3-8

4. PROGRAMMING OF Q-RAE......................... 4-1

4.1 Programming Mode............................................4-2

4.2 Keys for Programming Mode .............................4-4

4.3 Entering into Programming Menu......................4-5

4.4 Calibration of Q-RAE Monitor...........................4-7

4.4.1 Fresh Air Calibration.......................................4-9

4.4.2 Multiple Sensor Calibration ..........................4-10

4.4.3 Single Sensor Calibration..............................4-13

4.4.4 Modify Span Gas Value.................................4-16

4.4.5 Change LEL Span Gas...................................4-17

4.5 Change Alarm Limits........................................4-18

4.6 View or Change Datalog...................................4-20

4.6.1 Reset Peak and Minimum..............................4-21

4.6.2 Clear All Data…………………………… …4-22

4.6.3 Change Datalog Period..................................4-23

4.6.4 Select Data Type............................................4-24

4.6.5 View Datalog………………………………..4-25

4.6.6 Enable / Disable Datalog...............................4-26

4.7 Change Monitor Setup......................................4-27

4.7.1 Change Site ID...............................................4-28

4.7.2 Change Alarm Mode .....................................4-29

4.7.3 Change User Mode........................................4-30

4.7.4 Change Real Time Clock...............................4-31

4.7.5 Change Back Light Mode..............................4-32

4.7.6 Change Password...........................................4-33

4.7.7 Change Pump Speed......................................4-34

4.7.8 Change Averaging Method............................4-35

4.8 Change Sensor Configuration...........................4-36

4.8.1 Change LEL Gas Selection............................4-38

4.8.2 Enable / Disable Sensor.................................4-40

4.9 Exit Programming Mode ..................................4-42

5. COMPUTER INTERFACE FOR Q-RAE....... 5-1

5.1 Install ProRAE-Suite Software...........................5-2

5.2 Connect Q-RAE to PC........................................5-4

5.3 Start ProRAE-Suite Software .............................5-5

5.4 Setup Communication Port.................................5-7

5.5 Processing the Configuration Data.....................5-8

5.5.1 Editing the Configuration Data........................5-9

5.5.2 Send Configuration to Q-RAE ......................5-20

5.5.3 Saving Configuration Data............................5-21

5.5.4 Configuring All Settings................................5-22

5.6 Processing the Logged Data .............................5-24

5.6.1 Receive Data from Q-RAE............................5-25

5.6.2 View Logged Data in Text Mode..................5-26

5.6.3 View STEL/TWA/AVG Value .....................5-28

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5.6.4 View Summary Information..........................5-29

5.6.5 View Logged Data in Graph Mode................5-30

5.6.6 Export the Displayed Data to a Text File......5-34

5.6.7 Export Graphic to a File................................5-35

5.6.8 Print the Logged Data....................................5-36

5.7 Upgrade the Datalog Option.............................5-37

5.8 Upgrade the Firmware......................................5-39

6. THEORY OF OPERATION............................. 6-1

7. MAINTENANCE ............................................... 7-1

7.1 Battery Replacement...........................................7-2

7.2 Sensor Replacement............................................7-4

7.3 Sampling Pump Replacement.............................7-7

8. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 8-1

8.1 Special Diagnostic Mode....................................8-2

8.2 Troubleshooting Table........................................8-8

APPENDIX A. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.........A-1

APPENDIX B. CORRECTION FACTORS...............B-1

APPENDIX C. Q-RAE DATA CONVERSION

TO MICROSOFT EXCEL...............C-1

APPENDIX D. RAE TECHNICAL NOTES..............D-1

APPENDIX E. RAE APPLICATION NOTES ..........E-1

APPENDIX F. LITERATURE REQUEST................F-1

APPENDIX G. REQUEST FOR RETURN

AUTHORIZATION FORM............... G-1

Main Contact Numbers .......................Outer Back Cover

! WARNING !

-DONOT proceed before reading -

This manual must be carefully read by all

individuals who have or will have the responsibility

for 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!!

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn off power

before removing the monitor cover. Disconnect the

battery before removing sensor module for service.

Never operate the monitor while the cover is

removed. Remove monitor cover and sensor

module only in an area known to be non-hazardous.

The model PGM-50Qequipment is classified as to

intrinsic safety for use in class I, division 1, groups

A, B, C, D, or non-hazardous locations only.

Special Notes

-1-

When the Q-RAE monitor is taken out from the

transport case and turned on for the first time, there

may be some residual organic or inorganic vapors

trapped inside the detector chamber. The initial toxic

sensor reading may indicate a few ppm. Place the unit

in an area free of organic or toxic vaporsand turn on

the monitor. After running for several minutes, the

residual vaporsin the detector chamber will be cleared

and the reading should return to zero.

-2-

The battery of the Q-RAE monitor will discharge slowly

even if it is turned off. If the monitor has not been

charged for 5-7 days, the battery voltage will be low.

Therefore, it is a good practice to always charge the

monitor before using it. It is also recommended to fully

charge the monitor for AT LEAST 10 HOURS before

initial use. See Section 7 for more information on

battery charging and replacement.

WARNINGS:

Use only RAE Systems battery packs, part numbers

500-0028, 500-0029, 500-0037, or500-0039. This

instrument has not been tested in an explosive gas/air

atmosphere having an oxygen concentration greater

than 21%. Substitution of components may impair

intrinsic safety. Recharge batteries only in non-

hazardous locations.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Utiliser seulement l'ensemble de batterie RAE Systems,

les references500-0028, 500-0029, 500-0037, ou 500-

0039. Cet instrument n’a pas été essayé dans une

atmosphère de gaz/air explosive ayant une

concentration d’oxygène plus élevée que 21%. La

substitution de composants peut compromettre la

sécurité intrinsique. Ne charger les batteries que dans

l’emplacements désignés non-dangereux.

STATIC HAZARD:

Clean only with a damp cloth.

DANGER RISQUE D'ORIGINE

ELECTROSTATIQUE:

Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide.

CAUTION:

For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and

serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and

understand instruction manual completely before

operating or servicing.

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ATTENTION:

Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipment doit être

utilisé, entretenu et réparé uniquement par un

personnel qualifié. Étudier le manuel d’instructions en

entier avant d’utiliser, d’entretenir ou de réparer

l’équipement.

CAUTION:

Before each day’s usage,sensitivity must be tested on a

known concentration of methane gas equivalent to 20-

50% of full scale concentration. Accuracy must be

within -0-+20% of actual. Accuracy may be corrected

by calibration procedure.

ATTENTION:

Avant chaque utilisation journaliere verifier la

sensibilitéavec une concentration connue de methane

equivalente a 20 -50% de la pleine échelle. La précision

doit être comprise entre 0 -20% de la valeur vraie et

peut être corrigée par une procédure diétalonnage.

CAUTION:

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.

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AVERTISSEMENT:

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 dangereux.

WARNING:

The calibration of all newly purchased RAE Systems

instruments should be tested by exposing the sensor(s)

to known concentration calibration gas before the

instrument is put into service for the first time.

For maximum safety, the accuracy of the Q-RAE should

be checked by exposing the sensor(s) to known

concentration calibration gas before each day’s use.

AVERTISSEMENT:

La calibration de toute instruments de RAE Systems

doivent être testé en exposant l’instrument a une

concentration de gaz connue par une procédure

diétalonnage avant de mettre en service l’instrument

pour la première fois.

Pour une securite maximale, la sensibilité du Q-RAE

doit être verifier en exposant l’instrument a une

concentration de gaz connue par une procédure

diétalonnage avant chaque utilisation journalière.

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