Rae MiniRAE 3000, ppbRAE 3000 Basic Operation/pocket Reference

PN: 059-4030-000-D

MiniRAE 3000

ppbRAE 3000

Basic Operation

Pocket Reference

Rev. B August 2010

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Read Before Operating

This Pocket Reference is intended as a quick guide to basic
use and calibration of your instrument. It does not cover
advanced features. Information on advanced features and
other operation modes is included in the User’s Guide.

The User’s Guide 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
designe d only if it is used , maintain ed, and serv iced in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The user
should understand how to set the correct parameters and
interpret the obtained results.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of electric shock , turn the pow er off
before removing the instrument cover. Disconnect the
battery before removing sensor module for service.
Never operate the instrument when the cover is
removed. Remove instrument cover and sensor module
only in an area known to be non-hazardous.

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WARNINGS

STATIC HAZARD: Clean only with damp cloth.
For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and
serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and
understand the User’s Guide completely before
operating or servicing.

Use only RAE Systems battery packs, part numbers 059­3051-000, 059-3052-000, and 059-3054-000. 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.

Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from
different manufacturers.

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.

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For maximum safety, the accuracy of the instrument
should be checked by exposing it to a known
concentration calibration gas before each day’s use.

Do not use USB/PC communication in hazardous
locations.

Intrinsic Safety : US and Canada: Class I, Division 1,

Groups A,B, C, D
Europe: ATEX (0575 Ex I I 2G Ex ia
IIC/IIB T4 Gb)
KEMA 07 ATEX 0127
Complies with EN60079-0:2009,
EN60079-11:2007
IECEx CSA 10.0005 Ex ia IIC/IIB T4 Gb
Complies with IEC 60079-0:2007,
IEC 60079-11:2006
(IIC: 059-3051-000 L i-ion bat pack or
059-3054-000 NiMH ba t pack;
IIB: 059-3052-000 alkaline bat pack)

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Special Notes

When the instrument is taken out of the
transport case and turned on for the first time,
there may be some residual organic or inorganic
vapor trapped inside the detector chamber. The
initial PID sensor reading may indicate a few
ppm. Enter an area known to be free of any
organic vapor and turn on the instrument. After
running for several minutes, the residual vapor
in the detector chamber will be cleared and the
reading should return to zero.

The battery of the instrument discharges slowly
even if it is turned off. If the instrument has not
been charged for 5 to 7 days, the battery voltage
will be low. Therefore, it is a good practice to
always charge the instrument before using it. It
is also recommended to fully charge the
instrument for at least 10 hours before first use.
Refer to the User Guide’s section on battery
charging for more information on battery
charging and replacement.

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Contents

Charging The Battery ......................................................... 6

Charging A Spare Rechargeable Battery ............................ 8

Pump Status & Calibration Status .................................... 10

User Interface.................................................................... 12

Display .............................................................................. 15

Operating The Instrum e nt ................................................. 16

Turning The Instrument On ........................................... 17

Turning The Instrument Off .......................................... 18

Operating The Built-In Flashlight ................................. 18

Basic User Mode/Hygiene Mode ..................................... 19

Entering Calibration .......................................................... 21

Standard Two-Point Calibration (Zero & Span) ............... 23

Zero (Fresh Air) Calibration .......................................... 25

Span Calibration ............................................................ 28

Exiting Two-Point Calibration ...................................... 32

Alarm Signal Summary .................................................... 33

Preset Alarm Limits & Calibration ................................... 35

Sampling Pump ................................................................. 36

Ordering Replacement Parts ............................................. 37

Special Servicing Note ..................................................... 38

Troubleshooting ................................................................ 38

Technical Support ............................................... Back cover

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Charging The Battery

Always fully charge the battery before using the
instrument. The instrument’s Li-ion battery is charged
by placing the instrument in its cradle. Contacts on the
bottom of the instrum en t meet the crad le’s con tac ts,
transferring power without other connections.

Note: Before setting the instrument into its charging
cradle, visually inspect the contacts to make sure they
are clean. If they are not, wipe them with a soft cloth.
Do not use solvents or cleaners.

Follow this procedure to charge the instrument:

1. Plug the AC/DC adapter’s barrel connector into
the instrument’ s crad le.

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2. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the wall outlet.

3. Place the instrument into the cradle, press

down, and lean it back. It locks in place and
the LED in the cradle glow

The instrument begins charging automatically. The
“Primary” LED in the cradle blinks green to indicate
charging. During charging, the diagonal lines in the
battery icon on the instrument’s display are animated
and you see the message “Charging...”

When the instrument’s battery is fully
charged, the battery icon is no longer animated
and shows a full battery. The message “Fully
charged!” is shown. The cradle’s LED glows
continuously green.

Note: If you see the “Battery Charging Error”
icon (a battery outline with an exclamation
mark inside), check that the instrument or
rechargeable battery has been set into the

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cradle properly. If you still receive the message, check
the Troubleshooting section of this guide.

Charging A Spare Rechargeable Battery

A rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged when it is
not inside the monitor. The charging cradle is designed
to accommodate both types of charging. Contacts on the
bottom of the battery meet the contacts on the cradle,
transferring power without other connections, and a
spring-loaded capture holds the battery in place during
charging.

1. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the monitor’s
cradle.

2. Place the battery into the cradle, with the gold­plated contacts on top of the six matching
charging pins.

3. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the wall outlet.

The battery begins charging automatically. During
charging, the Secondary LED in the cradle blinks green.
When charging is complete, it glows steady green.

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Release the battery from the cradle by pulling it back
toward the rear of the cradle and tilting it out of its slot.

Note: If you need to replace the Li-ion battery pack,
replacements are available from RAE Systems. The part
number is 059-3051-000.

Note: An Alkaline Battery Adapter (part number 059­3052-000), which uses four AA alkaline batteries
(Duracell MN1500), may be substituted for the Li-Ion
battery.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres,
recharge and replace batteries only in areas known to be
non-hazardous. Remove and replace batteries only in
areas known to be non-hazardous.

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Low Voltage Warning

When the battery’s charge falls below a preset
voltage, the instrument warns you by beeping
once and flashing once every minute, and the
“empty battery” icon blinks on and off once per second.
Turn off the instrument within 10 minutes and either
recharge the battery by placing the instrument in its cradle,
or replace the battery with a fresh one with a full charge.

Pump Status

During operation, make sure the probe inlet and the gas
outlet are free of obstructions. Obstructions can cause
premature wear on the pump, false readings, or pump
stalling. During normal operation, the pump icon
alternately shows inflow and outflow as shown here:

During duty cycling (PID lamp cleaning), the
display shows these icons in alternation:

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If there is a pump failure or obstruction that disrupts the
pump, you will see this icon blinking on and off:

If you see this blinking icon, consult the Trouble­shooting section in the User’s Guide.

Calibration Status

The instrument displays this icon if it requires
calibration:

Calibra tion is requ ired (a nd in dica ted by this ic on) if :

• The lamp type has been changed (for

example, from 10.6 eV to 9.8 eV).

• The sensor has been replaced.

• It has been 30 days or more since the

instrument was last calibrated.

• If you have changed the calibration gas type

without recalibrating the instrument.