Honeywell PGM-6560, PGM-6520 User Manual

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AreaRAE Plus & AreaRAE Pro

User’s Guide

Rev B

July 2017

P/N: W01-4001-000

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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 ..........................................................................................................................		15
2	Standard Contents ...............................................................................................................................		16
3	General Information............................................................................................................................		17
	3.1	Key Features .............................................................................................................................	18
4	Connections ........................................................................................................................................		19
5	User Interface......................................................................................................................................		20
	5.1	Display Overview .....................................................................................................................	20
		5.1.1 Status Indicator Icons ......................................................................................................	20
		5.1.2 Status Indicator Icons For Instruments Equipped with ISM Radio or Wi-Fi..................	22
	5.2	Keys And Interface ...................................................................................................................	23
		5.2.1 Reverse Direction............................................................................................................	23
	5.3	Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors ........................................................	24
	5.4	Glance Mode .............................................................................................................................	24
		5.4.1 Enter Glance Mode .........................................................................................................	24
		5.4.2 Screens ............................................................................................................................	24
		5.4.3 Exit Glance Mode ...........................................................................................................	24
	5.5	Menus........................................................................................................................................	25
		5.5.1 Operation Mode Navigation............................................................................................	25
6	Wireless Operation .............................................................................................................................		26
	6.1	Broadcast On Alarm And Remote Unit Sleep/Wakeup ............................................................	26
		6.1.1 Send Message..................................................................................................................	28
		6.1.2 Broadcast Message..........................................................................................................	30
		6.1.3 View Messages In AreaRAE Plus/Pro ............................................................................	31
		6.1.4 Wake Unit Up/Put Unit To Sleep....................................................................................	32
		6.1.5 Wake Unit Up (At Instrument)........................................................................................	32
		6.1.6 Wake Unit Up (From ProRAE Guardian).......................................................................	33
		6.1.7 Put Unit To Sleep (From ProRAE Guardian) .................................................................	34
7	Wireless Control And Submenus........................................................................................................		35
	7.1	ISM Settings..............................................................................................................................	36
8	Wi-Fi Settings .....................................................................................................................................		37
	8.1	Secure Wireless Access Point Configuration............................................................................	37
	8.2	Setting Wi-Fi Communication Parameters In ProRAE Studio II .............................................	38
		8.2.1 Wi-Fi Power ....................................................................................................................	39
		8.2.2 Address............................................................................................................................	39
		8.2.3 Channels And Security....................................................................................................	39
		8.2.4 Security Mode .................................................................................................................	39
		8.2.5 Security Key....................................................................................................................	40
		8.2.6 SSID ................................................................................................................................	40
		8.2.7 Server IP..........................................................................................................................	40
		8.2.8 Server Port.......................................................................................................................	40
9	Relays For Controlling External Equipment.......................................................................................		41
10	Battery.................................................................................................................................................		43
	10.1	Charging....................................................................................................................................	43
	10.2	Battery States ............................................................................................................................	44
	10.3	External Battery Charger ..........................................................................................................	44
		10.3.1 External Battery Charger LED Indicators....................................................................	45
11	Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro On And Off.....................................................................................		46
	11.1	Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro On .........................................................................................	46
		11.1.1 Pausing To View Screens During Startup....................................................................	46
	11.2	Turning The AreaRAE Plus/Pro Off.........................................................................................	46
	11.3	Testing Alarm Indicators ..........................................................................................................	47
	11.4	Pump Status ..............................................................................................................................	47
	11.5	Calibration Status......................................................................................................................	47

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11.6	Bump Status ..............................................................................................................................		48
12 Programming		......................................................................................................................................	49
12.1 Enter Programming ..........................................................................................In Basic Mode			49
12.2 Enter Programming ...................................................................................In Advanced Mode			50
12.3	Menus And ..............................................................................................................Submenus		51
	12.3.1 ..........................................................	Editing And Selecting Parameters And Sensors	51
	12.3.2 ....................................................................................................................	Calibration	52
	......................................................................................................	12.3.2.1. Fresh Air	52
	.......................................................................................	12.3.2.2. Multi Sensor Span	52
	.......................................................................................	12.3.2.3. Single Sensor Zero	53
	...................................................................	12.3.2.4. Single Sensor Span Calibration	54
	................................................................	12.3.2.5. Single Sensor Span 2 Calibration	55
	......................................................................................	12.3.2.6. Multi Sensor Bump	55
	....................................................................................	12.3.2.7. Single Sensor Bump	56
	.............................................................................................	12.3.2.8. Cal. Reference	57
	..........................................................................................	12.3.2.9. Change Cal. Gas	57
	..........................................................................................	12.3.2.10. Multi Cal. Select	57
	.....................................................................................	12.3.2.11. Change Span Value	58
	..................................................................................	12.3.2.12. Change Span 2 Value	58
	12.3.3 ..........................................................................................	LEL Calibration Procedure	59
	.............................................	12.3.3.1. Zero Sensor Calibration For The LEL Sensor	59
	........................................................	12.3.3.2. Span Calibration For The LEL Sensor	59
	12.3.4 ................................................................................................................	Measurement	60
	..............................................................................................	12.3.4.1. Sensor On/Off	60
	.......................................................................................	12.3.4.2. Change Meas. Gas	61
	.......................................................................................	12.3.4.3. Measurement Unit	61
	12.3.5 ..........................................................................................................................	Alarms	63
	................................................................................................	12.3.5.1. Alarm Limits	63
	.................................................................................................	12.3.5.2. Alarm Mode	63
	.............................................................................................	12.3.5.3. Alarm Settings	63
	..............................................................................................	12.3.5.4. Comfort Beep	63
	12.3.6 .........................................................................................................................	Datalog	64
	...............................................................................................	12.3.6.1. Clear Datalog	64
	...........................................................................................	12.3.6.2. Datalog Interval	64
	..........................................................................................	12.3.6.3. Sensor Selection	64
	..............................................................................................	12.3.6.4. Data Selection	65
	...............................................................................................	12.3.6.5. Datalog Type	65
	....................................................................................	12.3.6.6. Memory Full Action	66
	12.3.7 .......................................................................................................................	Wireless	67
	...................................................................................	12.3.7.1. Select Primary Radio	67
	..............................................................................................................	12.3.7.2. GPS	67
	............................................................................................................	12.3.7.3. Mesh	68
	..........................................................................................................	12.3.7.4. On/Off	68
	........................................................................................................	12.3.7.5. PAN ID	68
	........................................................................................................	12.3.7.6. Channel	69
	...............................................................................................	12.3.7.7. Factory Reset	69
	12.3.8 ..............................................................................................................................	ISM	70
	..............................................................................................	12.3.8.1. Power On/Off	70
	..................................................................................................	12.3.8.2. Network ID	70
	.........................................................................................................	12.3.8.3. Unit ID	71
	12.3.9 ............................................................................................................................	Wi - Fi	71
	12.3.10 .....................................................................................................................	Message	73
	12.3.11 .....................................................................................................................Monitor		73
	...............................................................................................	12.3.11.1. LCD Contrast	73

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			12.3.11.2.Zero At Start ................................................................................................	74
			12.3.11.3.Fast Startup ..................................................................................................	74
			12.3.11.4.Language .....................................................................................................	74
			12.3.11.5.Site ID..........................................................................................................	74
			12.3.11.6.User ID ........................................................................................................	74
			12.3.11.7.Secure In Place ............................................................................................	75
13	User Modes.........................................................................................................................................			78
	13.1	Basic User Mode.......................................................................................................................		78
	13.2	Advanced User Mode................................................................................................................		78
14	Policy Enforcement ............................................................................................................................			78
	14.1	Setting Policy Enforcement ......................................................................................................		78
	14.2	Deactivating Policy Enforcement .............................................................................................		80
15	Calibration And Testing......................................................................................................................			82
	15.1	Manual Alarms Test..................................................................................................................		82
	15.2	Bump Testing And Calibration .................................................................................................		82
		15.2.1	Bump (Functional) Testing ..........................................................................................	82
		15.2.2 Bias & Equilibration For Liquid O2 And Other Biased Sensors..................................		83
		15.2.3 Testing The Gamma Radiation Sensor ........................................................................		84
		15.2.4 Zero Calibration For Parts-Per-Billion (ppb) PID Sensor............................................		84
		15.2.5	Fresh Air Calibration ...................................................................................................	84
	15.3	Span Calibration........................................................................................................................		85
	15.4	Three-Point Calibration For Enhanced Linearity With Extended-
		Range And ppb PID Sensors ....................................................................................................		85
		15.4.1 VOC Zero Calibration Procedure For Enhanced Linearity With Extended-
			Range And ppb PID Sensors.......................................................................................	86
		15.4.2 Enabling 3-Point Calibration Via ProRAE Studio II ...................................................		87
		15.4.3	Calibration Setup .........................................................................................................	87
			15.4.3.1. Using A T-Tube...........................................................................................	87
			15.4.3.2. Calibrating Without A T-Tube ....................................................................	87
		15.4.4	Multi-Sensor Span Calibration.....................................................................................	88
		15.4.5	Single-Sensor Span Calibration ...................................................................................	89
16 Datalog Transfer, Monitor Configuration, and Firmware Upgrades Via Computer...........................				90
	16.1	Downloading Datalogs And Performing PC-Based Instrument
		Configuration And Firmware Upgrades ...................................................................................		90
17	Maintenance........................................................................................................................................			91
	17.1	Removing/Installing The Rubber Boot .....................................................................................		91
	17.2	Replacing The External Filter ...................................................................................................		91
	17.3	Removing/Cleaning/Replacing Sensor Modules ......................................................................		92
		17.3.1 Handling, Storage, And Calibration Of HF and HCL Sensors ....................................		93
		17.3.2	Sensor Locations..........................................................................................................	94
	17.4	Cleaning Or Replacing The PID ...............................................................................................		94
		17.4.1 Cleaning Or Replacing The 4R+ PID ..........................................................................		95
		17.4.2 Cleaning Or Replacing The 7R+ PID ..........................................................................		97
			17.4.2.1. Cleaning The PID Electrode Panel ............................................................	100
			17.4.2.2. Cleaning The Lamp Housing Or Changing The Lamp..............................	100
	17.5	Replacing The Sensor Compartment Cover............................................................................		102
	17.6	Battery Removal/Replacement ...............................................................................................		102
	17.7	RAEMet Meteorological Sensor (Optional) ...........................................................................		104
	17.8	Antenna Installation ................................................................................................................		105
	17.9	VOC Carbon Filter For CO Sensor.........................................................................................		106
	17.10 Exhaust Gas Collector For Diverting Output Or Collecting Gas Samples .........................			106
	17.11 Base Plate For Tripod Mounting (Optional) ...........................................................................			107
	17.12 Replacing The Pump...............................................................................................................			108
18	Alarms Overview..............................................................................................................................			110

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	18.1	Alarm Signals..........................................................................................................................		110
	18.2	Changing The Alarm Mode ....................................................................................................		110
19	Diagnostic Mode...............................................................................................................................			111
	19.1	Enter Diagnostic Mode ...........................................................................................................		111
	19.2	Adjusting Alarm LEDs & Buzzer ...........................................................................................		111
	19.3	Adjusting LCD Contrast .........................................................................................................		111
	19.4	Pump Stall Threshold Adjustment ..........................................................................................		111
		19.4.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode To Set The Pump Stall Threshold...................................		112
		19.4.2 Selecting The Pump Stall Threshold Method ............................................................		112
		19.4.3 Setting Pump Stall Threshold Values – Dynamic Method ........................................		113
		19.4.4 Setting Pump Stall Threshold Values – Static Method..............................................		115
			19.4.4.1. Stall High Threshold Setting – Static Method ...........................................	115
			19.4.4.2. Verifying the Stall High Setting ................................................................	116
			19.4.4.3. Stall Low Threshold Setting - Static ..........................................................	116
			19.4.4.4. Verifying the Stall Low Setting - Static ....................................................	116
	19.5	Exit Diagnostic Mode .............................................................................................................		116
	19.6	Alarm Signal Summary...........................................................................................................		117
		19.6.1	Hygiene Mode ............................................................................................................	117
		19.6.2	General Alarms ..........................................................................................................	118
20	Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................			119
21	Specifications		....................................................................................................................................	120
	21.1	AreaRAE ..........................................................................Plus/Pro Wireless Configurations		121
	21.2	Sensor Specifications ..............................................................................................................		122
22	Technical Support .............................................................................................................................			125
23 RAE Systems ..............................................................................................by Honeywell Contacts				126

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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 (gas plate 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 OU 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.

UNIQUEMENT, LA PORTION POUR DÉTECTER 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 AreaRAE Plus/Pro 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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CAUTION!

TheAreaRAE, PGM-65XXX shall only be charged using a charger specifically supplied for use with the unit with a maximum output voltage of 12V, 7.5A, 60950-certified.

Use of non-RAE Systems components will void the warranty and can compromise the safe performance of this product.

MARKING

The PGM-65XXX is marked with the following information: RAE SYSTEMS

3775 N. 1st. St., San Jose CA 95134, USA

Type PGM-65XXX.

Serial No/barcode: XXXX-XXXX-XX

Cl.I Dv 2, Grps A,B,C,D T-Code T4.

C22.2 No.152-M1984

ANSI/ISA-12.13.01-2013

-20º C < Tamb < +50º C;

CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING

ATTENTION: LIRE ET COMPRENDRE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER OU SERVICE.

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.

Caution:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules / Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency

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energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente

(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause interference; and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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MPE Reminder

To satisfy FCC / IC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation.

To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended.

Les antennes installées doivent être situées de facon à ce que la population ne puisse y être exposée à une distance de moin de 20 cm. Installer les antennes de facon à ce que le personnel ne puisse approcher à 20 cm ou moins de la position centrale de l’ antenne.

La FCC des éltats-unis stipule que cet appareil doit être en tout temps éloigné d’au moins 20 cm des personnes pendant son functionnement.

Only for detachable antennas:

This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

MESH	Freewave 900	Wi-Fi	Freewave 2400

Gain of antenna:	Gain of antenna:	Gain of antenna:	Gain of antenna:
3.0dBi	2.0dBi	4.9dBi	2.5dBi Max
Type of antenna:	Type of antenna:	Type of antenna:	Type of antenna:
Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional
Impedance of	Impedance of	Impedance of	Impedance of
antenna: 50 ohms	antenna: 50 ohms	antenna: 50 ohms	antenna: 50 ohms

Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie II) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

MESH	Freewave 900	Wi-Fi	Freewave 2400

Gain d'antenne:	Gain d'antenne:	Gain d'antenne:	Gain d'antenne:
3.0dBi	2.0dBi	4.9dBi	2.5dBi Max
Type d'antenne:	Type d'antenne:	Type d'antenne:	Type d'antenne:
Omni-directional	Omni-directional	Omni-directional	Omni-directional
Impedance	impédance	impédance	impédance
d'antenne: 50ohm	d'antenne: 50ohm	d'antenne: 50ohm	d'antenne: 50ohm

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Wireless Security Warning

Wireless data transmission can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. Without proper protection, data can be compromised. Use the security features of all wireless equipment in your network.

Each AreaRAE Plus/Pro has a default name and password. You should change these to personalize them upon first installation, which lessens the potential security risk that an unauthorized user can change the configuration.

After all configuration activities are completed, verify the each AreaRAE Plus/Pro for function with the location software separately from the system in which it will be operating.

IMPORTANT!

Other Wi-Fi devices may transmit specific Wi-Fi messages that interfere with AreaRAE Plus/Pro and other wireless devices in a wirelessly networked system. You should not allow any untrusted Wi-Fi transmitters inside the area of location and in its proximity (approximately 50 meters).

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Operation Area and Conditions

Hazardous Areas classified by Divisions

PGM-65XXX is intended to be used in hazardous areas classified for Class I Div. 2, within the temperature range of -20º C to +50º C, where gases of explosion groups A, B, C or D and temperature code T4 may be present.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

WARNING: Read and understand instruction manual before operation or servicing.

AVERTISSEMENT: Lisez et comprenez le manual d’instructions avant d’utiliser ou d'effectuer l'entretien.

WARNING: Substitution of components may impact safety. AVERTISSEMENT: La substitution de composants peut compromettre la sécurité.

WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be charged in an area known to be non-hazardous area in the ambient temperature range 0° C ≤ Tamb ≤ 40° C. Use only approved charger.

AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prevenir l’inflammation d’atmosphères dangereuse, ne charger le jeu de batteries que dans des emplacement designés non dangereux a temperature ambiante 0°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 40°C Utilisez uniquement un chargeur approuvé.

WARNING: As a condition of certification, connection may not be made to the communication port when the Gas Detector is in the hazardous location unless the area is known not to be hazardous. AVERTISSEMENT: Comme condition de la certification, un connexion filaire ne peut pas être faite via le port de communication lorsque le détecteur de gaz est dans la zone dangereuse à moins que la zone soit connue pour ne pas être dangereuse.

WARNING: Li-Ion rechargeable battery: Only use approved battery pack: W01-3007-000 or W01- 3007-100.

AVERTISSEMENT: Batterie rechargeable Li-Ion: Utilisez uniquement des batteries approuvé: W01- 3007-000 ou W01-3007-100.

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USE IN HAZARDOUS AREAS

Equipment which is intended for use in explosive atmospheres and which has been assessed and certified according to international regulations may be used only under specified conditions. The components may not be modified in any way.

(i)Connection must only be made to the Vdc input jack and to the USB communication port when the instrument is in non-hazardous location or unless the area is known to be non-hazardous.

(ii)The battery pack shall only be charged or replaced in a non-hazardous location.

(iii)The sensors shall only be replaced in a non-hazardous location.

(iv)The external connection to the PGM 65xxx shall be in accordance to control drawing W01 0901CTL. The external alarms that are to be connected to PGM 65xxx must be suitable for the hazardous location where they are mounted, and supplied from Class 2 power supply or equivalent. The wiring method shall be to local electrical code and installation are subject to acceptance by authority having jurisdiction.

The appropriate regulations for service and repair must be properly observed during such activities.

PGM-65XXX contains a connector for mounting of a wind sensor – RAEMet. This connector has a set of entity parameters that match the input entity parameters of RAEMet:

Uo: 5.2V; Po: 0.788W; Lo: 198μH; Co: 1000μF.

Keep all ports covered when they are not in use. This keeps moisture and debris out of the ports and contributes to the instrument’s safety.

Cover all ports when they are not in use

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 Nickelmetal hydride (NiMH), Lithium-ion, or Alkaline batteries. Specific battery information is given in this user guide. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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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

The AreaRAE Plus and AreaRAE Plus/Pro share many of the same features and the same housing. This user’s guide details all features, including those that are only available on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro (depending your instrument’s configuration it may be configured with a different number of sensors, different primary radio type, etc.).

The table below shows the features on the AreaRAE Plus and AreaRAE Plus/Pro.

		AreaRAE Plus	AreaRAE Pro
		(PGM-6520)	(PGM-6560)
Gas Sensors
Number of Gas		7	7
Sensor Slots

VOC		7R+ 10.6eV Lamp PID (0.1ppm)	7R+ 10.6eV Lamp PID (10 ppb)
		4R+ 10.6eV Lamp PID (0.1 ppm)	4R+ 10.6eV Lamp PID (10 ppb)
		4R+ 9.8eV Lamp PID (1 ppm)	4R+ 9.8eV Lamp PID (1 ppm)

Combustible		LEL	LEL
NDIR CO2 Sensor		CO2	CO2
Toxic EC		Up to 6	Up to 6
Supported Sensors		O2, CO, CO ext., CO & H2,	O2, CO, CO ext., CO & H2,
		H2S, H2S ext., SO2, NO, NO2,	H2S, H2S ext., SO2, NO, NO2,
		HCN, NH3, PH3, HCl, HF,	HCN, NH3, PH3, HCl, HF,
		ETO-A, ETO-B, ETO-C, Cl2,	ETO-A, ETO-B, ETO-C, Cl2,
		ClO2, H2	ClO2, H2
Other Sensors
Gamma		No	Yes (optional)
RAEMet (Wind		Yes (optional)	Yes
Speed, Direction,
Temperature,
Relative Humidity)
GPS		Yes	Yes

Wireless
Long Range	ISM Band	900/2400 MHz	900/2400 MHz
	Wi-Fi	Optional	Optional
Short Range	Mesh	915/868 MHz	915/868 MHz

RF Antenna		Vertical Polarization, Spring	Vertical Polarization, Spring
		Base	Base
Solid-State Relays		Yes (3)	Yes (3)

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2 Standard Contents

The AreaRAE Pro and AreaRAE Plus kit includes:

AreaRAE Pro or AreaRAE Plus monitor with sensors, battery, and wireless options as specified and protective rubber boot installed

USB communication cable

AC/DC power adapter (90-264VAC input) plus power cords

Spare rechargeable battery

3 Spare external filters

Phillips screwdriver

Flathead screwdriver

4R+ PID opening tool (if instrument is equipped with a PID sensor)

7R+ PID cover opening tool (if instrument is equipped with a PID sensor)

PID lamp removal tool (if instrument is equipped with a PID sensor)

Lamp-cleaning kit (isopropanol)

“T”-type calibration tube

QuickStart Guide

CD with documentation

CD with ProRAE Studio II instrument configuration and data management software

Calibration and test certificate

Optional accessories:

Exhaust Gas Collector (P/N: W01-3020-000)

Tripod Base Plate (P/N: W01-3018-000)

VOC filter for CO sensors, package of 5 (P/N: W01-3019-000)

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3 General Information

Honeywell’s AreaRAE Plus/Pro is a wireless, transportable area monitor that can simultaneously detect toxic and combustible gases, carbon dioxide, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), radiation and meteorological factors. Whether being used into a HazMat response, deploying it at a public venue or installed as part of a fence-line detection system — for hours, days or weeks at a time — the AreaRAE Plus/Pro gives you the right hazard intelligence so you can ensure safety for your teams and the general public.

The AreaRAE Plus/Pro also facilitates Industrial Fence-line monitoring and has the capability to trigger additional devices via relays.

Remote real-time monitoring of sensor data and alarm status is achieved via ProRAE Guardian software.

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3.1Key Features

Up to seven gas sensors (PID, LEL, CO2, Toxics)

Dedicated radiation sensor slot – Gamma sensor

RAEMet station for wind speed and direction, ambient temperature, and relative humidity

Multiple onboard wireless options:

Primary radio: ISM (900/2400 MHz)/Wi-Fi

Secondary radio: Mesh

CID2 certified for U.S. and Canada

Standard GPS module

Relay outputs

On the field interchangeable gas sensor (4R+ Smart sensor)

Colored rubber boots

Spare rechargeable battery

External battery charger

108dB alarm buzzer

Wraparound LED alarm

Easy serviceability (access to pump/gas sensors/battery)

Large Screen and intuitive User interface using icon and text (translated)

User interface available in 9 languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Antenna

RAEMet Meteorological Sensor (optional)

	Alarm LEDs
	Alarm
Alarm	LEDs
LED
	Display
	Charging and
External filter	USB ports
And gas inlet	(on side)
	Alarm buzzer
[Y/+] key	(on side)
[Y/+] key
Alarm buzzer
(on side)	[N/-] key
(on side)
[MODE] key	18
	18

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4 Connections

The AreaRAE Plus/Pro has six physical ports located on the left, right, and top sides. The rubber boot has integral caps for covering the ports when they are not in use.

USB for data transfer

Relay connector

RAEMet port

DC input for power and charging the internal battery

Port for future features

Antenna port

IMPORTANT!

Keep all ports covered when they are not in use. This keeps moisture and debris out of the ports and contributes to the instrument’s intrinsic safety.

Cover all ports when they are not in use

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5 User Interface

The AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s user interface consists of the display, alarm LEDs, an alarm buzzer, and three keys.

5.1 Display Overview

The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes the sensor types, readings, alarm status, battery condition, and other information.

Heading (changes with alarm, etc.)

Wireless radio on/off status, signal strength, active radio types and number, and GPS status

Installed, active sensors

Wind speed

Wind direction (relative to 0° north orientation)

Status indicators ̶Datalog, battery

Pump, and “all sensors tested and calibrated according to policy” tick mark

Reading

Alarm type (High, Low, etc.)

Unit of measure

Temperature

Relative humidity

Soft keys (functions change by activity)

5.1.1Status Indicator Icons

Along the top of most screens are status indicators that tell you whether a function is operating and/or its strength or level.

Icon	Function

	Wireless status: the ISM or Wi-Fi radio is on (blinks when it cannot find a network)

	Wireless status: the ISM or Wi-Fi radio is off

	ISM or Wi-Fi radio signal 0% to 19%

	ISM or Wi-Fi radio signal 20% to 39%

	ISM or Wi-Fi radio signal 40% to 79%

	ISM or Wi-Fi radio signal 80% to 100%

ISM or	Long-haul radio type (ISM or Wi-Fi)
Wi-Fi

RTR	Number of Mesh Routers connected

STD	Number of standard mesh-radio devices connected

	20

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GPS enabled and power is off

(flashing) Cannot find satellite

1 to 3 satellites

4 to 8 satellites

9 to 12 satellites

Pump operating normally (alternates between these two icons)

Pump blocked (blinks once per second)

Datalogging status (shown when datalogging is on, blank when off)

Battery voltage is ≥80%

Battery voltage is ≥50% and <80%

Battery voltage is ≥10% and <50%

Battery voltage is <10%

Battery error

Sensor due for calibration

Sensor due for a bump test

“All electrochemical sensors tested and calibrated to policy” tick mark (all sensors have been bump tested and calibrated; no sensor is overdue for a bump test or calibration according to the intervals configured on the instrument). This icon is not shown if any sensor is due for bump testing or calibration, or if policy enforcement is turned off

Wind speed

Wind direction

Temperature

Relative humidity

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5.1.2Status Indicator Icons For Instruments Equipped with ISM Radio

or Wi-Fi

AreaRAE Plus/Pro instruments equipped with optional ISM radio or Wi-Fi use specific icons to indicate functionality.

Icon	Description

	ISM or Wi-Fi power is off

	Cannot find network

	Received signal strength is
	>0 and <20%

	Received signal strength is
	≥20% and <40%

	Received signal strength is
	Received signal strength is
	≥40% and <60%

	Received signal strength is
	≥60% and <80%

	Received signal strength is
	≥80%

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5.2 Keys And Interface

The AreaRAE Plus/Pro has three keys:

Y/+

MODE

N/-

In addition to their labeled functions, [Y/+], [MODE], and [N/-] act as “soft keys” that control different parameters and make different selections within the instrument’s menus. From menu to menu, each key controls a different parameter or makes a different selection.

Three panes along the bottom of the display are “mapped” to the keys. These change as menus change, but at all times the left pane corresponds to the [Y/+] key, the center pane corresponds to the [MODE] key, and the right pane corresponds to the [N/-] key. Here are examples that show the relationships of the keys and functions:

In addition to the functions described above, any of the keys can be used to manually activate display backlighting. Press any key when the backlighting is off to turn it on. A subsequent key press is required to carry out an actual function corresponding to that key.

5.2.1Reverse Direction

Sometimes you want to go back to a previous screen rather than advance through an entire set of screens before “wrapping around” to that screen again.

To reverse direction:

1.Press and hold [N/-] for 3 seconds.

2.When the arrow changes from pointing to the right to pointing to the left, release your finger.

Now when you press [N/-], you step back through the screens.

To change direction again: Press and hold [N/-] for 3 seconds and then release.

Note: Changing direction does not work with all screens. It works primarily in submenus.

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5.3 Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors

The AreaRAE Plus/Pro can display readings from one to eight sensors, plus four meterology sensors (wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity) depending on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro’s configuration. In order to maximize readability and the amount of information shown, the display is automatically reconfigured, according to the number and types of sensors in the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.

8 Sensors with meteorology sensors

8 sensors without meteorology sensors

5.4 Glance Mode

Glance Mode allows you to get vital information without turning on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro. You can check information such as the instrument’s model and serial number, installed sensor types, wireless modules installed, etc., which may help when taking inventory of instruments and their sensors or when working with service or support personnel. Glance Mode can be enabled/disabled via ProRAE Studio II.

5.4.1Enter Glance Mode

Note: The instrument must be configured so that Glance Mode is turned on (the default mode is “Off”).

This can be done in ProRAE Studio II.

With the AreaRAE Plus/Pro turned off, press and hold [Y/+] to enter Glance Mode. The feature is latched, meaning that it runs even after you release the [Y/+] key. If you see the message “GLANCE DISABLED,” you must configure the instrument to use Glance Mode.

If Glance Mode is enabled, the first screen is displayed. After releasing [Y/+], other screens can be displayed by pressing the [N/-] Key. In ProRAE Studio II, Glance Mode can be enabled or disabled by checking or unchecking the box labeled “Enable Glance Mode.”

5.4.2Screens

Every screen displayed in sequence as configuration. Press [N/-] to advance to the next screen.

Press [MODE] to exit Glance Mode. The screens are shown in sequence.

5.4.3Exit Glance Mode

The AreaRAE Plus/Pro exits Glance Mode and turns off when you press the [MODE] key. In addition, if you do not press either key in 60 seconds, the AreaRAE Plus/Pro automatically exits Glance Mode.

Honeywell PGM-6560, PGM-6520 User Manual

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5.5 Menus

The reading menus are easy to step through by pressing the [N/-] key.

Notes:

If the instrument is not equipped with a VOC sensor (PID), or is not equipped with an LEL sensor, then screens for those sensors (VOC Gas Status and LEL Gas Status, respectively) are not shown.

If ISM or Wi-Fi is not the primary modem, its menu is not displayed.

5.5.1Operation Mode Navigation

Note: Dashed line indicates automatic progression.

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6 Wireless Operation

Depending on the wireless configuration of the instrument and which radio modules are active, the AreaRAE Plus/Pro can communicate directly through ISM-band radio to a RAELink3 wireless Host modem or via Wi-Fi to a Wi-Fi access point. In addition, the AreaRAE Plus/Pro is equipped with a Meshradio modem that communicates with Mesh-equipped instruments such as the MultiRAE, ToxiRAE Pro, etc., located up to 330 feet (100 meters) away. Up to eight of these instruments’ data can be relayed through the AreaRAE Plus/Pro to a PC running ProRAE Guardian to monitor them, as well as the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.

MultiRAE connected via Mesh radio to AreaRAE Plus/Pro

ISM

RAELink3
AreaRAE Plus/Pro Host	PC running
acts as access	ProRAE
point and relays data	Guardian
from connected
wireless instruments

MiniRAE 3000, QRAE 3, ToxiRAE Pro, and MicroRAE monitors connected via Mesh radio to AreaRAE Plus/Pro

Note: If the AreaRAE Pro or AreaRAE Plus is equipped with Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi is used as the primary radio instead of ISM, then a Wi-Fi access point substitutes for the RAELink3 Host.

Note: The ISM radio acts as a repeater, providing extended range for other instruments operating with it.

Note: AreaRAE Plus/Pro can receive up to 10 different messages from a base station PC running ProRAE Guardian. The AreaRAE Plus/Pro can only receive a message from ProRAE Guardian when it is in Normal mode, and when no there are no active alarms.

6.1 Broadcast On Alarm And Remote Unit Sleep/Wakeup

Using ProRAE Guardian, you can control remote functions in the AreaRAE Plus/Pro.

1.Turn on your AreaRAE Plus/Pro.

2.Start ProRAE Guardian for your system.

3.Click “Data Sources.”

4.When the “Data Sources” window appears, check that the correct Serial Port is active.

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5.Program the “Broadcast On Alarm” settings. Select “Broadcast on Alarm” to send a message to the entire system (via ISM or Wi-Fi) when an instrument goes into alarm. You can set the Alarm Interval to the time after each alert to be repeated (this is set in seconds; 2 seconds is the default value).

Click the “Remote Unit Sleep/Wakeup” button to access the screen with four buttons/functions:

Button	Function
Send Message	Sends a message to a selected unit
Broadcast Message	Sends a message to all units on the same network
Wake Unit Up	Wakes up a selected unit that is currently in Sleep mode
Put Unit To Sleep	Puts a selected unit that is currently in Normal operation mode to sleep

You can select specific units on the network to wake or put to sleep, as well as send a message that you type in the “Message” field.

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6.1.1Send Message

Type a message that you want to send:

Click the name of an instrument that you want to send a message to:

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Click “Send Message.”

Any alarms (sound, lights) on the AreaRAE Plus/Pro will be triggered, and the message appears on its screen:

After 60 seconds, the message is cleared and the screen reverts to showing monitoring data.

Note: You can select multiple units to send to (Shift-Click to select sequential group, Control-Click to select individuals).

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6.1.2Broadcast Message

From ProRAE Guardian, you can broadcast a message to all instruments on the network that accept messages.

1.Type a message into the “Message” field. Note: Each message is limited to 32 characters, including spaces.

2.Click “Broadcast Message.”

The message is broadcast to all instruments on the network that are capable of receiving messages.

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