RAE Systems EchoView Host Operating Manual
Rev. C
P/N F04-4006-000
EchoView Host
Mini-Controller for Closed-Loop
Portable Wireless Solutions
User’s Guide
January 2013
© Copyright 2013 RAE System s by Honeywell
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Contents
1 Standard Kit ............................................................................. 6
2 General Informatio n ................................................................. 6
3 Physical Description ................................................................ 9
3.1 LCD Display (Monitoring) ...................................... 10
3.2 LCD Display (In Alarm) .......................................... 10
4 Specifications ......................................................................... 11
5 Operation................................................................................ 12
5.1 Turning The EchoView Host On ............................. 12
5.2 Turning The EchoView Host Off ............................ 14
5.3 Battery Indicator ...................................................... 14
5.4 Buzzer (Audible Alarm) Off Indicator .................... 15
5.5 Wireless Communication Indicator ......................... 15
6 Deploying The EchoView Host ............................................. 16
7 Programming The EchoView Host ........................................ 16
7.1 Settings ..................................................................... 18
7.1.1 Buzzer On/Off ................................................... 19
7.1.2 LCD Contrast .................................................... 19
7.1.3 Serial Number ................................................... 20
7.1.4 Firmware Version ............................................. 21
7.1.5 Factory Reset .................................................... 21
7.1.6 Edit Password.................................................... 22
7.1.7 Page Disable...................................................... 24
7.1.8 Exit .................................................................... 24
7.2 Wireless.................................................................... 25
7.2.1 Ping Net ............................................................ 26
7.2.2 PAN ID Setup ................................................... 27
7.2.3 Form Net ........................................................... 28
7.2.4 Channel Setup ................................................... 29
7.2.5 Exit .................................................................... 30
8 Viewing Data From Connected Monitors .............................. 31
8.1 One Monitor In Alarm ............................................. 32
8.2 Multiple Monitors In Alarm..................................... 32
8.2.1 Alarm Abbreviations ......................................... 34
8.2.2 Alarm Signal Summary..................................... 35
8.3 Offline Monitor(s) .................................................... 35
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8.4 Backlight .................................................................. 35
9 Internal Battery Replacement ................................................ 36
9.1 Proper Battery Disposal ........................................... 37
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 38
11 Year Of Manufacture ...................................................... 39
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Cl. I, Div. 1, Gr A, B, C, D T4
-40° C < Tamb < 50° C
IECEx TSA 10.0016X Ex ia I/IIC T4
DNV 10 ATEX 83388X
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
0575 IM1/II 1G Ex ia I/IIC T4
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-Controll er is the corner ston e 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 display s 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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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
3 Physical Description
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1
Selected monitor (solid circle or star)*
2
Unselected monitor (open circle or star)
3
Offline monitor (open circle with “X”)
4
Radio transmission indicator (“H” for “Host”)
5
Audible alarm on/off indicator (“on” shown)
6
Battery indicator
1
Monitor in alarm and selected (solid star)
2
Unselected monitor in alarm (open star)
3
Unselected monitor not in alarm (open circle)
4
Radio transmission indicator (“H” for “Host”)
5
Audible alarm on/off indicator (“on” shown)
6
Battery indicator
1 1 2
4 4 2 5 6 3 5 6
3
3.1 LCD Display (Monitoring)
Note: The Unit ID can be a device ID as well as a radio ID, depending on
the portable monitor’s setting.
3.2 LCD Display (In Alarm)
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RF
Certifications
FCC Part15
CE EN 300328
Display
Graphical LCD (1 x 1.5″) with backlight
Audible alarm
90dB @ 30cm
Visual alarm
2 super-bright red LEDs
Calibration
None necessary
EM Immunity
No effect when exposed to 0.43mW/cm2 RF
interference (5-watt transmitter at 12")
Operating
Range
Up to 300 meters/990 feet to Mesh Router, or up to
100 meters/330 feet to wireless portable device, typical
User Interface
Three keys (Y/+, MODE, N/-)
Power Supply
D-size Lithium replaceable battery, +3.6V
Operation
Internal Battery: Up to 10 days
External Battery: Up to 45 days
Operating
Temperature
-4° to 122° F (-20° to +50° C)
Humidity
0% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions
26.5cm x 9.5cm x 5.5cm
(10.5″ L x 3.7″ W x 2.1″ H)
Weight
0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
IP Rating
IP-65
Mounting
Optional stainless-steel bracket with pole mount or
magnetic mount
4 Specifications
Time
FCC Part 15 Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Opera tion is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inte rference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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5 Operation
When turned on, the EchoView Host radio is always turned on and
listening for remote units.
Whenever you start EchoView Host, it automatically tries to form a
network with remote wireless devices configured to communicate on the
same PAN ID and Channel.
Make sure the battery with sufficient charge is installed before operating
the EchoView Host. Refer to page 36 for information on battery
installatio n and re p la c ement.
5.1 Turning The EchoView Hos t On
Hold down the [MODE] key and release it when the EchoView Host
display and LED lights light up. The display indicates that the unit is
now on:
During startup, the display shows the firmware version:
Next, it shows the firmware’s build date and time:
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This is followed by the Unit Mode and Modem Type:
Note: Modem type relates to its permanently set operating frequency.
For further information, refer to page 29.
Then the EchoView Host attempts to form a wireless network. When the
network is created and communication with wireless monitors is
established, the main screen is shown. It includes radio-on indicator,
battery charge, buzz er on/off icon, and the identification numbers of all
monitors on the network:
The monitor name shown on the EchoView Host screen is either the ID
of the monitor’s radio or the first four characters of the monitor’s
configurable USERID.
Important! Each name on a network must be unique. The automatically
assigned radio ID is unique by default, but if a custom name is used for a
monitor, it is a good idea to make sure the first four characters of the monitor’s
USERID (that form the custom monitor’s name) are unique to each name.
“JOSEPH1” and “JOSEPH2” programmed into remote instruments will both
be interpreted and displayed by the EchoView Host as “JOSE.”
Note: If no monitors are within the EchoView Host's range, its display will
only show the radio-on indicator, battery charge, and buzzer on/off icon.
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