RAE Systems ToxiRAE Pro Quick Start Guide
ToxiRAE Pro
(Electrochemical Sensors)
QuickStart Guide
WARNINGS
Read Before Operating
The ToxiRAE Pro 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 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 monitor top cap, rear cover, and
battery only in an area known to be non-hazardous.
User Interface
The ToxiRAE Pro’s user interface consists of the display,
four LED lights, an alarm buzzer, and two keys, [MODE]
and [Y/+]. The LCD displays real-time reading in
specified measurement units, sensor type, alarm type
(when in alarm, including cal. or bump overdue), Man
Down status, battery status, datalog (if on), and radio and
connection quality (if available).
Charging The ToxiRAE Pro
Always fully charge the battery before use. Contacts on
the bottom of the ToxiRAE Pro meet the cradle’s
contact pins, transferring power. While charging, the
LED on the cradle glows red. When the battery is fully
charged, the LED glows green.
Turning The ToxiRAE Pro On
Press and hold [MODE] for 3 seconds. During
startup, the battery, buzzer, vibration alarm, and
LEDs are tested, and then the ToxiRAE Pro
performs self-testing of its functions. When the
main measurement screen appears, the ToxiRAE
Pro is ready for calibration or use.
Note: If the battery is almost fully discharged, the
message “Battery too low! Needs charging.
Powering off!” shows in the display and the
ToxiRAE Pro shuts off. You must charge the
battery before you can use the instrument.
Turning The ToxiRAE Pro Off
Press and hold [MODE]. A 5-second countdown to
shutoff begins. You must continue pressing on the
key for the entire shutoff process. If you remove
your finger from the key during the countdown, the
shutoff operation is canceled and the ToxiRAE Pro
continues normal operation.
When the countdown beeps stop and you see “Unit
Off,” release your finger from the [MODE] key.
The ToxiRAE Pro is now off.
Belt clip (on back)
Alarm
Buzzer
LEDs
Display
[MODE] key
[Y/+] key
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3.
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6.
4.
Gas inlet
LED
Place ToxiRAE
Pro in
charging cradle
Connect AC
adapter to charging
cradle and
plug it into AC
power source
Latch
release
Raised lip
locks into
cradle’s
latch
A
B
Charging
status LED
Phone: 408-952-8200 Fax: 408-952-8480
Email: customerserv@raesystems.com
www.raesystems.com
RAE Systems, Inc.
3775 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA
Calibration
The ToxiRAE Pro can be automatically bump tested and
calibrated using the AutoRAE 2 Test and Calibration
Station (refer to its User’s Guide for instructions).
Manually calibrate using a fixed-flow regulator (flow rate
between 0.5 and 1.0 liters per minute) and the supplied
special calibration adapter that covers the gas inlet:
1. To begin calibration, connect the zero air or
calibration gas cylinder, flow regulator, and calibration
adapter to the ToxiRAE Pro.
2. Enter Programming Mode by pressing and holding
[MODE] and [Y/+] simultaneously until the password
screen appears.
3. Input the 4-digit password. (The default password is
“0000.” If you do not know the password, highlight
and select “OK.”) Then follow the instructions for
zero calibration and span calibration.
Important! After a bump test or calibration, remove the
calibration adapter to ensure correct readings.
Zero (Fresh Air) Calibration
The ToxiRAE Pro should be zero-calibrated in clean air
with 20.9% oxygen. If the ambient air has impurities, a
cylinder of clean zero air should be used for zero
calibration. With the ToxiRAE Pro in Programming
Mode and “Zero Calib” highlighted:
1. Press [Y/+]. “Apply zero gas…” is displayed.
2. Start the flow of the zero gas, if used, and press
[Y/+] to start the fresh air or zero calibration.
3. The screen says, “Zeroing…” and shows the
countdown.
4. When done, it says, “Zero is done! Reading = X” (this
reading should be 0.0 ppm or very close to it for toxic
gas sensors, and 20.9% Vol. for an oxygen sensor).
5. “Span Calib” is highlighted.
6. Shut off the flow of zero air (if used).
7. Remove the calibration adapter.
Manual Span Calibration
In Programming Mode, and with “Span Calib” highlighted:
1. Press [Y/+]. The screen displays the current (or
default) calibration gas and its concentration.
· Press [MODE] if you do not want to change it.
· Press [Y/+] if you do want to change it.
2. Attach the calibration adapter, and connect the
calibration gas cylinder and flow regulator to the
ToxiRAE Pro, and start the gas flow.
3. Press [Y/+] to start calibration.
4. Upon completion, "Span is done!" and the reading
are shown. Make sure it is within ±10% of the span
gas value.
5. Remove the calibration adapter.
Bump (Functional) Testing
RAE Systems recommends periodic bump testing to
confirm that the sensor is working and that the alarms
are functional.
With the ToxiRAE Pro in Normal Mode:
1. Connect the calibration gas cylinder, flow
regulator, and calibration adapter to the
ToxiRAE Pro and start the gas flow.
2. Make sure the unit goes into alarm and that the
buzzer produces at least two beeps per second,
the LED lights flash on and off, and the vibration
alarm functions. The display backlight should
illuminate and an alarm message should be
shown in the display.
3. Turn off the gas flow.
4. Remove the calibration adapter.
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P/N: G02-4012-000 Rev C 201303
Menu Navigation In Normal Mode
Pressing [MODE] repeatedly
allows you to step through
the screens as shown here.
Note: The gray boxes
indicate the datalog
functions when datalogging
is in Manual mode. When
datalogging is in Automatic
mode, these screens do not
appear. Refer to the User’s
Guide for information on
selecting Automatic or
Manual datalogging.
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* If your ToxiRAE Pro is configured with an oxygen (O2) sensor, TWA and STEL are not included
in the menus because neither TWA nor STEL are calculated for this sensor. Min (for minimum) is
included only when an oxygen sensor is used.
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