RAE Systems ToxiRAE II Operating Manual

ToxiRAE II

PGM-1100 Series

Personal Toxic Gas Monitor

User Manual

045-4003-001, Rev A December 2012

- READ BEFORE OPERATING -

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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!

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 this monitor while the cover is
removed. Remove monitor cover and sensor module only in an
area known to be non-hazardous.

Sensors are not interchangeable; use only RAE Systems sensors,

and use only the sensor type specied for your ToxiRAE II monitor.

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

Calibrate before use.

Make sure gas inlet is free of dirt and debris.

Properly recycle Lithium batteries when disposing.

US & Canadian Intrinsic Safety

UL/cUL Class I, Groups A, B, C, D, T5

European Intrinsic Safety

0575 II 1G EEx ia IIB T5 / 2G EEx ia IIC T5

DEMKO 02 ATEX 0233306X

-40°C ≤ T

≤ 55°C

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Table of Contents

Standard Contents ......................1

Calibration Kit ..........................1

General Information .....................2

Physical Description .....................3

Display Features .......................4

Operating the ToxiRAE II .................5

Turning the Monitor ON ..................5

Using the ToxiRAE II ....................5

Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) ..........6

Time Weighted Average (TWA) ............6

Turning the Monitor OFF .................6

Peak Reading (PEAK) ...................6

Program Mode .........................7

Entering Program Mode ..................8

Calibration ............................8

Zero Calibration ........................9

Span Calibration .......................10

Changing Preset Limits or Span Gas Values .12

Maintenance ..........................13

Changing The Battery ...................13

Changing The Filter (All Versions) ..........15

Changing The Sensor (All Non-U.S. Versions)

Specications .........................17

Table A: Sensor Conguration ............18

Table B: Alarm Signals (H2S) .............19

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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 Nickel-metal
hydride (NiMH), Lithium-ion, or Alkaline batteries.

Specic battery information is given in this user

guide. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly.

At the end of its life, this product must undergo
separate collection and recycling from general
or household waste. Please use the return and
collection system available in your country for the
disposal of this product.

Standard Contents

ToxiRAE II monitor with sensor as specied

High-capacity Lithium battery installed

Gas adapter

Alligator clip

Stainless steel belt clip / hardhat adapter

Operation instructions

Calibration Kit

Test gas (for sensor as specied)

Gas regulator with ow controller

Hard transport case

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General Information

The ToxiRAE II single-gas monitor continuously displays
toxic gas concentrations. The ToxiRAE II is a full-featured
gas monitor providing continuous, digital display of the
selected toxic gas concentration, STEL, TWA and Peak
values, as well as high, low, TWA and STEL alarms.

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Physical Description

1 Bright red LED Alarm

2 Display

3 Audio Alarm

4 Gas Inlet

5 Button

6 Alligator Clip

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Display Features

1 Zero Calibration

2 Low Battery Indicator

3 Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL)

4 Time Weighted Average (TWA)

5 Low Alarm

6,7 High Alarm

8 Parts Per Million (ppm)

9,10 Span Calibration

11 Gas Concentration

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