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1. CR ProRAE Studio 11 Untitled 10 x Fie Operation Help a Val QM K MultiRAE2 Cradle F011DEMO14 MultiRAE2 Cradle V1 00 coms 115200bps Adminis trator EZ Expand the view to show the MultiRAE MX in the AutoRAE 2 Cradle by clicking the to the left of the image of the AutoRAE 2 Cradle M ProRAE Studio 11 Untitled ll xi File Operation Help MultiRAE2 Cradle F011DEMO14 MukiRAE MBB10013N4 MultiRAE2 Cradle V1 00 coms 115200bps Adminis istrator Lo 10 Double click on the icon representing the MultiRAE MX 11 Click Setup ME ProRAE Studio II Untitled File Operation Help 48 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 12 In the menu that now appears on the left side click Policy Enforcement It 1s highlighted and the Policy Enforcement pane is shown M ProRAE Studio II Untitled 10 x File Operation Help Ss gt H SN y WO ELY gt o E MultiRAE Model PGM 6220 SN MBB10013N4 et Datalog BI Time Format 7 Previous Runtime min Policy Enforcement EN LCD Contrast Get and set the unit s policy enforcement feature ER LCD Flip i Reports 3 Temperature Unit Zei Startup Mode S Pump Information X Fool Q Site ID and User ID C Must Calibrate 5 2 User Mode a Language Can t Bypass SD Password Access O Can Bypass Zero At Start Back Light 9 Man Down O Must Bump K Operation Mode O Can t Bypass
2. O to 100 LEL 1 LEL NDIR 0 100 Vol Propane O to 100 Vol 0 1 Vol Ammonia NH3 O to 100 ppm Carbon Monoxide CO 0 to 500 ppm Carbon Monoxide CO Ext 0 to 2 000 ppm Range Carbon Monoxide CO H2 comp 0 to 2 000 ppm Carbon Monoxide CO 0 to 500 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide H2S Combo 0 to 200 ppm Chlorine Cl O to 50 ppm 0 1 ppm Chlorine Dioxide C103 0 to ppm 0 03 ppm Ethylene Oxide EtO A O to 100 ppm Ethylene Oxide EtO B O to 10 ppm Ethylene Oxide EtO C Ext 0 to 500 ppm Range All specifications are subject to change without notice ATEX performance tested in the MultiRAE MX Wheelmark tested in the MultiRAE MX Supported in MultiRAE MX diffusion version only 74 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 18 2 Range Resolution amp Response Time Sensor Range Resolution Response Time LEL 010 100 18 3 LEL Correction Factors Vong LELCP 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 kuch LA kuch OO N SININ Su Io Ee w E NS A AIAI NIU LA Co VC N Co O MIN Butadiene 1 3 OO NO Butane 1 Butane n amp 4 o 2 zl ON Butene 2 trans Butyric acid bech LA 12 5 Chlorobenzene Carbonyl sulfide l pu LA 2 6 l 2 l i 3 2 2 7 5 3 5 5 5 2 4 2 2 Chloropropane 1 2 6 4 2 3 2 2 1 2 3 3 7 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 100 LEL woen LEL CF Chemical Ethyl benzene l 08 Ethyl bromide LGB
3. e Date Or e Temperature gt Battery Type Current Runtime G Time Humidity Battery Voltage CR Previous Runtime e Shut Off Voltage W Press Y to toggle on off Wireless e Unit ID Start Oad or stop LEL Gas Status Calibration Gas Enter Communications Mode Datalogging And PC Exit Communicate With PAN ID Datalogging Measurement Gas Measurement Will Pause AutoRAE 2 ws Channel i e Evi e Correction Factor Exit Manual Parent ID Datalogging Press N to highlight Device Type On PC AutoRAE 2 or Exit Ready To Preparing To Abort MN e Ping Sent Press MODE to ping Communicate Communicate AutoRAE 2 Ping Received Region Radio Type Tx Power through Wireless a network for response Press Y to step sub menu screens With AutoRAE 2 Please Place The Monitor In The Cradle Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 13 With AutoRAE 2 Please Wait Ready To Communicate With Computer Gi Exit PC MultiRAE MX User s Guide Search Mode After sampling but Peak and Min not cleared ec ele JO A Di Di D Sampling starts 4 Sampling Stopped gt Clear Peak And Minimum Values Site ID Peak And Minimum Values Cleared Temperature Os Battery Type Radio is Off On e Humidity e Battery Voltage Tur
4. supply Voltage 3 4V DC to 4 2V DC Limits Maximum lt Power Consumption Display e Real time reading of gas concentrations battery status datalogging on off wireless Readout on off and reception quality e STEL TWA peak and minimum values Keypad l operation and 2 programming keys MODE Y and N Built in pump or diffusion Average flow rate pumped 350 cc min Auto shutoff in low flow conditions Calibration Automatic with AutoRAE 2 Test and Calibration Station or manual e Wireless remote alarm notification multi tone audible 95 dB 30 cm vibration visible flashing bright red LEDs and on screen indication of alarm conditions e Man Down Alarm with pre alarm and real time remote wireless notification Datalogging e Continuous datalogging six months for 5 sensors at 1 minute intervals 24 7 e User configurable datalogging interval from 1 to 3 600 seconds Communication Data download and instrument setup on PC via Travel Charger or AutoRAE 2 and Automated Test and Calibration Station Data Download Wireless data and status transmission via built in RE modem optional Wireless RAE Systems Dedicated Wireless Network Network Wireless ISM license free bands Frequency Wireless Range 656 feet 200 meters Typical MultiRAE MX User s Guide Instrument Specifications continued EM Immunity No effect when exposed to 0 43mW cm RF interference 5 watt transmitter at 12 O
5. to step through the digits Press Y to increase the number from 0 through 9 Once the number 9 is reached pressing Y causes the numbers to wrap around to and count up again Once you have set the desired value press MODE for Done This registers the new span value Select Sensor Change Span Value LEL LEL CO OXY H2S C3H8 EXILE PS SES A 34 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 3 Measurement The submenus for Measurement include Sensor On Off Change Measurement Gas and Measurement Units Measurement Sensor On Off Change Meas Gas Measurement Units Select Back 4 9 3 3 1 Sensor On Off You can turn sensors on or off via this submenu An X in a box to the left of a sensor s name indicates it is turned on Measurement Sensor On Off Change Meas Gas Measurement Units Select Back k 1 Scroll down the list of sensors using the N key 2 Add or remove that gas from the list by pressing Y An X in a box to the left of a sensor s name indicates it is selected 3 Once you have made all your selections press MODE for Done Sensor On Off E Sensor On Off E Sensor On Off Sensor On Off IE GI ve X LEL Dx LEL x co XX co X co XX co IX oxy IX oxy IX oxy IX oxy Dx H2s Mys tas _ H2s _ c3H8 _ c3H8 OCS O M O 9 3 3 2 Change Meas Gas The Mult RAE MX has extensive onboard gas libraries for combustible ga
6. MultiRAE MX User s Guide RevA October 2014 P N MO1 4035 000 Product Registration Register your product online by visiting http www raesystems com support product registration By registering your product you can e Receive notification of product upgrades or enhancements e Be alerted to Training classes in your area e Take advantage of RAE Systems special offers and promotions 2014 RAE Systems by Honeywell ON OO MultiRAE MX User s Guide Contents 1 1 Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life EE 6 Standard C OMM S tiens 7 General MONO ains 8 3 1 Standard Sensor Cons UratiOncaxican ian aaah ieee hein eerie nica 8 22 Key Peares aio iia lia 9 User Ie 10 4 1 DIS Play OEI V e oe 10 Aled Stats Indicaton ICONS cars id 10 A A e 11 Al Keys amp MEN aCe nere A E deren eee ants 11 4 2 Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors ooooooccccccnncnonononocnncnnnnnnnnnnnos 12 4 3 EE 13 Wireless Control And SUDMe nU Ss dereen iien EEN Eug 16 Bal A RO 17 6 1 Ustmo Phe Wray E EE 18 02 Replace A E 19 6 3 Banery Sile eee ne mR re oR a a a 20 64 Alkalme Battery PACK EE 20 Turing The Muln RAE MX On And Off esinen idad ada 21 7 1 Tamme The WAR AE MX O is 21 2 kret The MOHRAE MX Os a 21 7 3 Testine Alarm ING Cato E 22 TA PUMP EE 22 7 5 CAND EATON S a EE 22 RO BUMPS aree UN II A IN 23 Modes OF EE ee Seo weenie ene eas 24 8 1 Fly iene Operation MOG Cig eege Ee 24 8 2 EENEG 24 8 3 Basic User
7. Note To clear an alarm when the instrument is set to Latched press Y when the main measurement display is shown Note After an alarm is shut off the instrument requires 1 second to refresh 37 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 4 3 Alarm Settings You can enable disable any combination of light LEDs buzzer and vibration alarms Settings All Enabled Light Vibration Buzzer Buzzer amp Light Buzzer amp Vibration Vibration amp Light All Disabled 9 3 4 4 Comfort Beep A Comfort Beep is a single beep of the audible alarm at 60 second intervals that reminds the person using the MultiRAE MX that it is functioning It can be turned on or off 9 3 4 5 Man Down Alarm The Man Down Alarm is a critical and potentially lifesaving safety feature of every MultiRAE MX The Man Down Alarm is based on the premise that if the instrument is motionless when it is not supposed to be something wrong may be happening to its user If that 1s the case the MultiRAE MX not only goes into alarm locally on the instrument but also remotely over the RAE Systems Dedicated Wireless Network to notify people in the vicinity as well as remote safety officers at a command center that a person is down so that help can be dispatched quickly Whenever the Man Down feature is on the main screen displays a Man Down icon along the top to indicate it is active The MultiRAE MX has a 3D gravity sensor that can track the slightest moti
8. 4 2 Screen Display For Various Numbers Of Active Sensors The MultiRAE MX can accommodate from one to five sensors some are dual sensors depending on the 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 MultiRAE MX Yal BY Ans Y ll SY WES OK Y UE OK Y UE OXY ECH SC 20 9 0 an i ALEL LEL MS 20 9 0 0 j VOL ppm Eee Exa EEE One sensor Two sensors Three sensors Four sensors OK ans 0 ppm LEL OXY 20 9 0 1 0 0 ppm a VOL ESA Five sensors 12 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 4 3 Menus The reading menus are easy to step through by pressing the N key Hygiene Mode in which sampling is continuous allows you to clear peak and minimum values at any time Search Mode allows you to clear peak and minimum values but samples only when you tell it to sample This allows you to save sample readings as individual events in the datalog Note You can switch between Hygiene and Search modes via the Programming Menu Select Monitor and then Operation Mode Hygiene Mode creen KE Di Zi Clear Peak And Minimum Values Peak And Minimum Values Cleared Peak And Minimum Values Cleared Radio is Off On Turn On Off Only H Equipped With Wireless And In Advanced User Mode
9. Enter Communications Mode is displayed 5 Press Y The screen shows three options e PC e AutoRAE 2 e Exit 6 With PC highlighted press Y to select it The screen now displays Ready To Communicate With Computer 7 Start ProRAE Studio II 8 Select Administrator 9 Input the password the default is rae 10 Click OK 11 Click A detects instruments automatically 12 Click on the instrument s icon when it appears to highlight it 13 Click Select 14 Click Setup 15 Click Policy Enforcement The Policy Enforcement pane is shown Policy Enforcement Get and set the unit s policy enforcement feature O Must Calibrate Cant Bypass Worth UYUdss O Can Bypass C Must Bump e NOS 31 RUNS a wt UPL You can select Must Calibrate and or Must Bump and then set whether the user must perform the selected operation in order to use the instrument 91 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 16 Once you have made your selections in ProRAE Studio II you must upload the changes to the instrument Click the icon labeled Upload all settings to the instrument Upload all settingsto the instrument Sear 17 A confirmation screen 1s shown Click Yes to perform the upload or No to abort x O Do you want to upload all configurations to the instrument Jm Uploading takes a few seconds
10. battery will not be recharged The internal charging circuit is designed to prevent damage to alkaline batteries and the charging circuit when alkaline batteries are installed inside the instrument If you try to charge alkaline batteries installed in the instrument the Travel Charger s charging LED does not glow indicating that it will not charge them The alkaline battery adapter accepts four AA alkaline batteries use only Duracell MN1500 Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from different manufacturers Note When replacing alkaline batteries dispose of old ones properly 20 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 7 Turning The MultiRAE MX On And Off 7 1 Turning The MultiRAE MX On With the instrument turned off press and hold the MODE key until the beep sounds and the display and LED alarm lights turn on and then release A RAE Systems logo or a company name should appear first This 1s followed by a progression of screens that tell you the MultiRAE MX s current settings Product name and model number air flow type and serial number Application firmware version build date and build time Sensor firmware build date build time Installed sensors including serial number production expiration calibration date and alarm limit settings Current date time temperature and relative humidity User mode and operation mode Battery type voltage shutoff voltage Alarm mode and alarm settings Datalog period if it 1s a
11. e D H SZ KX XxX Y Wrong Wrong Wrong Correct 94 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 11 2 2 MultiRAE MX Diffusion Model No Pump Because there is no single inlet on the diffusion non pumped version of the MultiRAE MX a Calibration Adapter is used for supplying calibration gas to all sensors at one time Follow these steps for attaching the Calibration Adapter Hose to l A Calibration ao Adapter source Grasp the small handles on the Align the Calibration Adapter s Make sure the connectors are Calibration Adapter two connectors with the screws securely in place before starting on both sides of the MultiRAE the flow of calibration gas The MX s gas inlets Calibration Adapter has small grooves on its underside to allow gas to escape after passing over the sensors 55 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 11 2 3 Bump Functional Testing A bump test can be performed on an individual sensor Single Sensor Bump or a group of sensors Multi Sensor Bump combined into Multi Cal Select The same gas is used for a bump test as for calibration Typically two cylinders of calibration gas are needed to perform a bump test or calibration on an instrument with electrochemical and LEL sensors This may require one gas cylinder with Isobutylene and another with a 4 gas mix to test electrochemical such as CO H2S and O2 and LEL sensors As with calibration the instrument intelligently splits the process into two consecutive st
12. to start zero calibration 6 A countdown screen appears You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing N Select Sensor Zero Calibration Zero Calibration Zero Calibration Zero Cal Reading LEL LEL LEL LEL co 0 0 OXY LEL LEL H2S Zeroing Calibration Aborted Zero Calibration C3H8 Passed co e H D H AAA ss ss sas 04 Note Dotted line indicates automatic progression 7 Tf the calibration is not aborted the display shows the sensor names and tells you whether the zero calibration passed or failed followed by the sensors zero calibration readings 9 3 2 4 Single Sensor Span Instead of performing a span calibration on multiple sensors simultaneously you can select a single sensor and perform a span calibration Note If a calibration icon bottle with bottom portion filled in is shown next to any of the sensors it means that the sensor is due for a full calibration To perform span calibration of an individual sensor follow these steps 1 At the Calibration Menu select Single Sensor Span Select a sensor to calibrate from the list Install the calibration adapter and connect it to a source of calibration gas Verify that the displayed calibration value meets the concentration specified on the gas cylinder set A pr Start the flow of calibration gas Calibration Fresh Air Multi Sensor Span Single Sensor Zero Cal Reference Change Cal Gas Multi Cal Se
13. 6268X shall only be charged outside hazardous areas No precautions against electrostatic discharge are necessary for portable equipment that has an enclosure made of plastic metal or a combination of the two except where a significant static generating mechanism has been identified Activities such as placing the item in a pocket or on a belt operating a keypad or cleaning with a damp cloth do not present a significant electrostatic risk However where a static generating mechanism is identified such as repeated brushing against clothing then suitable precautions shall be taken e g the use of anti static footwear The model PGM 6268X is certified according to the IECEx scheme ATEX and cCSAus for US and Canada PGM 6268X is intrinsically safe and may be used in hazardous locations SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY CAUTION 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 Recharge batteries only in non hazardous locations Do not connect the serial communication port in a hazardous location MARKING The product is marked with the following information RAE SYSTEMS 3775 N 1 St San Jose CA 95134 USA Type PGM 6268X Serial No matrix MXXXXXXXXX IECEx SIR 11 0069X 0575 SIRA 11ATEX2152X GE Exia C1 L Dv 1 Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb Gr A B C D T4 II 2G
14. AE MX is equipped with a wireless modem its settings are controlled via the menu items under Wireless Wireless Radio ON OFF PAN ID Channel Join Network Interval Off Network Alarm Factory Reset Select Back 9 3 6 1 Radio ON OFF Turn the radio on or off via this menu 1 Choose between On and Off by pressing N 2 Select the highlighted state by pressing Y 3 Save or register the change e Press Y to save the change e Press N to undo the change Wireless Radio ON OFF Radio ON OFF Radio ON OFF Radio ON OFF O oft Oo PAN ID Oon Turning On Radio Channel Join Network eee Please Wait Interval Off Network Alarm Factory Reset COLES Select Done Timm Select Done Save Undo SS A 41 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 6 2 PAN ID The MultiRAE MX and any other devices that you want to interconnect wirelessly must have the same PAN ID 1 Press Y to increase the number and N to advance to the next digit 2 After moving to the last digit and making changes press MODE e Press Y to save the change e Press N to undo the change Wireless PAN ID 1 999 PAN ID 1 999 PAN ID 1 999 Radio ON OFF Channel Join Network Interval Off Network Alarm Factory Reset Select Back 4 Done gt Done gt Save Undo 9 3 6 3 Channel The MulttRAE MX and any other devices that you want to interconnect
15. Al 28 Ethyl chloride Ethyl ether za 3 Ethylamine 3 Ethyl formate 2 2 ME 28 Ethyl mercaptan 2s RSC O N N WIN 2 S 2 2 H NO Ethyl methyl ether Ethyl pentane bo Co 3 N Ethylene oxide 2 2 3 N by 8 1 9 3 8 8 2 12 SR 2 4 4 2 5 9 10 1 5 2 3 3 A N NO Hydrogen cyanide 56 Isobutene Isobutylene 18 Isopropanol 5 6 0 7 0 6 1 7 6 S 7 9 7 1 9 pu CO SAS SISI 5 S S ES Ek VE E oa IN o 15 o 5 Q P o pd ge Nip N NO bei ke NINIS LA kuch Methyl acetate 4 bo Rh 49 CA Methyl chloride O ae Methyl ether Methyl ethyl ketone IA Methyl formate Methyl hexane a2 Methyl mercaptan n Methyl n propyl ketone a aa Methyl propionate 255 Methylcyclohexane MIE Methylpentane l 3 Napthalene 09 E Nitromethane 7 08 Octane n 1 Pentane n 2 Pentane 1 1 76 kuch iN UI P N gt N kuch NO kuch NO N e UY 1 1 1 1 1 1 LA NO NM N 2 2 5 4 5 4 4 5 2 z 2 Z pa NO Slsssls Aa CH gt S O Gids Ei SIS a O MX i N 1 Z z gt O T Uo O 9 Se N MultiRAE MX User s Guide ae Les Propylamine n Propylene oxide Triethylamine Turpentine 08 30 Xylene o 09 28 Values in bold type are confirmed with RAE Systems instruments Others are calculate
16. Alarm 4 beeps sec Highest Man Down Alarm screen Sp 9 2 beeps sec PETOS 400ms Ke On screen 3 beeps sec On e GE 400ms e location reading symbol location reading Over at sensor Blinking G7 gt High 7 beeps 30ms sec G6 6 beeps 40ms sec G5 5 beeps 50ms sec G4 4 beeps 60ms sec No change 400ms Reading On G3 3 beeps 70ms sec G2 2 beeps 80ms sec G1 gt Low 1 beep 90ms sec location location location location location symbol Empty bottle l eee Iess ides min Blinking battery Stays as symbol 1S symbol 1 beep min Man Down Alarm Man Down Warning Fail 3 beeps sec Pump 5 5 5 Leem gt gt Y a D 5 O Q O oN om D O Bump Fail Datalog Full Calibration Required Bump Required 67 MultiRAE MX User s Guide General Alarms HIGH Gas exceeds High Alarm limit 3 beeps flashes per second M OVR AX Gas exceeds electronic circuit s maximum 3 beeps flashes per second range WA Gas exceeds Low Alarm limit 2 beeps flashes per second Gas exceeds TWA limit 1 Beep flash per second STEL Gas exceeds STEL limit 1 Beep flash per second Crossed pump Inlet blocked or pump failure 3 beeps flashes per second icon flashes Empty battery Low battery 1 flash 1 beep per minute icon flashes Calibration failed or needs calibration 1 beep flash per second NEG True sensor reading is below zero even beep flash per sec
17. Enter Programming In Advanced Mode 1 To enter Programming Mode press and hold MODE and N until you see the Calibration screen No password is necessary in Advanced Mode 2 Press N to step through the programming screens E CEA D 999 cd Ed SC Datalog Wireless Monitor US 010 010 de Re D S To enter a menu and view or edit parameters in its submenus press Y 24 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 2 Enter Programming In Basic Mode 1 To enter Programming Mode press and hold MODE and N until you see the Password screen Password Sa a FRR 2 Input the 4 digit password e Increase the number from O through 9 by pressing Y e Step from digit to digit using N e Press MODE when you are done If you make a mistake you can cycle through the digits by pressing N and then using Y to change the number in each position Note The default password is 0000 Note The password screen only appears when you enter the Programming Mode the first time after turning the instrument on in Basic Mode If you have input the correct password you do not have to input it again to enter Programming Mode until you turn the instrument off and on again Once you enter Programming Mode the Calibration screen is shown Press N to step through the programming screens E CEA D 999 oa Le e Datalog Wireless Monitor AA Fed FA Be Ca GER To enter a menu and view or edi
18. Modas di 24 Sd Advanced User Mode tas AA 24 A AMT te ea E 24 9 1 Enter Programming In Advanced Mode wisici atin acca wid Odin eens 24 92 Enter Prosramiimne In Tee TEE 29 9 3 Menus ANd SUDIMENUS ata 26 9 3 1 Editing And Selecting Parameters And Sensors 26 a CADA eee 21 GE E E EE 21 Dolls Mult Sensor EE 28 JAS Oele SENSOR LO Oo 28 GE Smole CASO CODA 29 0 5 2 0 Muti Sensor Bump A AO 30 23 20 Single Sensor BUMP E 32 Dz Cal E EE 33 Doo Chane al Gas noi orcos 33 9329 Mult Cal Selina ras 33 EH Change Span E oia 34 TS AV TC AGU CNC MN castes ias 35 PFE DE E EE 35 Doe Chane Meas E 35 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Bos Medsen on ui EE 36 GE E 37 JAL Ala A Eee 37 GE AA VOCS cid 37 E Alam CNES a a a eran cae 38 234 Comon De Pasan la 38 GE e WEE EN WR e EE iaa 38 O Dal EE 39 GE re Ll A cnt er Nee cra eter Ten Ri niet oe er E teen Ae ee ae ne ere 39 Oe Datalos Tne E 40 955 95 SENSOR eleccion ida cia 40 Dn Data eleccion EE 40 MANS RE Ee E PE laca 40 935 0 Memory EOL ACHOn it AAA AAA AA 41 GE ENG dic 41 DON Ramo ON OPE slo 41 O E 42 A A ene ee eee 42 D307 JOm NeW kase 42 GE E EE 43 OOO OFN IVORA l e is 43 TOD Factory Ee 44 9 A A hemedebbesbustendiandees 44 GE E ME WK EE 44 oda Operation MIO Suceso 45 yO hd A UL AA ne E 45 DO EROS ae 45 E ASEO tds 45 OO Ee BEEN 45 Octal BEE 45 DS oe Dasa a et ae te een eer ee ne eee eee 45 Soe he a Te EE 46 OOO Sate POM Mat ace do o Ee 46 ihe D E E 46 o A DAA A A 4
19. Peak or clear the Min it advances to Date and Time as well After sampling but Peak and Min not cleared 4 cic as D Sampling starts 3 Sampling Stopped s User ID Site ID E Stop Sampling Clear Peak And Minimum Values ear Peak And inimum Values Peak And Minimum Values Cleared D vv Date CS Temperature Battery Type up Current Runtime Time e Humidity Battery Voltage Previous Runtime GRk Only H Equipped With Wireless And In Advanced e Shut Off Voltage Press Y to 9 toggle on off User Mode Wireless Only if radio is turned on e Unit ID e PAN ID s Channel cececcesce vrs Only if Manual Parent ID Datalogging is Enter Communications Communicate With Mode Datalogging And s PC Measurement Will Pause AutoRAE 2 s Exit CS Start LEL Gas Status or stop 1 Calibration Gas Datalogging Measurement Gas Correction Factor Press N to highlight Device Type on PC AutoRAE 2 or Exit Return To Normal nr pj Ready To Preparing To a pn Ping Sent Press MODE to ping Measurement Communicate Communicate AutoRAE 2 Ping Received a network for response Mode With AutoRAE 2 With AutoRAE 2 Region e Radio Type Tx Power Press Y to step through Wireless sub menu screens Go Please Place The Please Wait Ready Ti Monitor In The Cradle eagy lo Comm
20. Specific Travel Charger PC communications adapter PC communication cable AC adapter 6VDC Calibration adapter Alkaline battery adapter included with rechargeable configurations only Spare filters Hex tool QuickStart Guide CD with documentation 10 charcoal filters reduce CO cross sensitivity to VOCs CD with ProRAE Studio II instrument configuration and data management software Calibration and test certificate Warranty registration card MultiRAE MX User s Guide 3 General Information The MultiRAE MX a multi threat gas detector that combines continuous monitoring capabilities for toxic and combustible gases with Man Down Alarm functionality in one highly portable instrument MultiRAE MX monitors offer an industry leading selection of interchangeable field replaceable electrochemical combustible and infrared sensors to fit a wide variety of applications The MultiRAE MX s optional wireless capability elevates worker protection to the next level by providing safety officers real time access to instrument readings and alarm status from any location for better visibility and faster response 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 All specifications presented i
21. by repeatedly pressing N and stepping through the screens from the main display until you reach the screen that says Start Datalog e When you reach the screen that says Start Datalog press Y to start it You see Datalog Started confirming that datalogging is now on You can turn it off by pressing Y again e If datalogging is running you can leave it running However if you want to turn it off follow this procedure Press N repeatedly to step through the screens until you reach the screen that says Stop Datalog Press Y to stop datalogging The screen displays Datalog Stopped for a few seconds before displaying Start Datalog and the datalog interval You can restart it anytime by pressing Y from that screen 40 MultiRAE MX User s Guide About Snapshot Datalogging When the instrument 1s in Snapshot datalogging mode it captures a single snapshot of the data at the moment of your choosing All you have to do is press MODE each time you want to capture a snapshot of the data at that instant a E O aS No snapshot Press MODE for a snapshot Datalog icon is shown momentarily during a snapshot 9 3 5 6 Memory Full Action When the internal datalog memory is full the MuliRAE MX can either stop collecting data Stop when full or go back to the beginning and overwrite the data from the first entry second entry etc Wraparound 9 3 6 Wireless When a Mult
22. on page 54 If all the alarms and all sensors have passed and no sensor is due for a calibration the instrument is now ready for use Note When a manual bump test is performed the readings shown are in the equivalent units of the calibration gas and not the measurement gas if different 11 3 Zero Fresh Air Calibration This operation sets the zero point of the sensor calibration curve for clean air It should be performed before other calibrations Note If you use a zero air cylinder you must use the MultiRAE MX Calibration Adapter Using a calibration adapter is not necessary for calibration in fresh air 57 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 11 3 1 Fresh Air Calibration This procedure determines zero points of most sensors The MultiRAE MX should be zero calibrated in clean air with 20 9 oxygen or with a cylinder of clean zero air At the Calibration menu select Fresh Air by pressing Y once to enter fresh air calibration Calibration Multi Sensor Span Single Sensor Zero Single Sensor Span Cal Reference Change Cal Gas Multi Cal Select Select Done After a timer countdown the zero calibration is done The LCD displays the sensor names and tells you whether each calibration passed or failed followed by the sensor readings Fresh Air Calibration Fresh Air Calibration Fresh Air Calibration Calibration Results Fresh Air Cal Reading 0 RSC OSA pass Ten wm a WEI SA Calibrating C
23. one side and one alignment point on the other side designed to mate with matching points on the bottom of the MultiRAE MX 4 Press in on the capture mechanism to lock the MultiRAE MX in place 5 Start up the ProRAE Studio II software enter a password and detect the instrument following the directions provided in the ProRAE Studio I User s Guide 6 Follow the instructions in the ProRAE Studio II User s Guide to download the datalog configure the instrument settings or to update the MultiRAE MX s firmware 7 When you are done press Y to exit the AutoRAE 2 Communications Mode on the MultiRAE MX The instrument returns to operating in Normal mode IMPORTANT After changing parameters by using an external PC check that all settings are correct in one of the following ways e Check the parameter settings at the instrument e Read back the parameters from the instrument and manually verify received values 14 Maintenance The MultiRAE MX requires little maintenance aside from replacing sensors the filter and the battery If the instrument is equipped with a pump it may need replacement as well IMPORTANT After performing maintenance on the instrument always restart 1t especially 1f a self test was not performed as part of the maintenance procedure 14 1 Removing Installing The Rubber Boot In order to open the MultiRAE MX it is necessary to remove the belt clip and the rubber boot Note that there are two hex scre
24. s user interface consists of the display LEDs an alarm buzzer and three keys 4 1 Display Overview The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes the sensor types readings time battery condition and other functions Calibration and bump test up to date Man Down alarm on vA ensor calibration due Wireless radio status Ki 7 E Stat dicat geen A lt lt Status indicators and signal strength al a pe Reading Sensor type apo r 0 mtg 0 0 20 9 oe of measure VOL Ose Soft keys functions change by activity 4 1 1 Status 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 Wireless status the radio is on Wireless status the radio 1s off The instrument is not equipped with a radio no icon A Wireless strength 0 to 5 bars Pump status only on pump equipped models Datalogging status shown when datalogging is on blank when off Battery status three segments show battery charge level R Man Down alarm enabled i Sensor calibration due Bump test due calibrated no sensor is overdue for a bump test or calibration according to the intervals configured on the instrument All sensors tested and calibrated tick mark all sensors have been bump tested and 10 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 4 1 2 LCD Flip The Mult RAE MX senses its vertical horizontal orientation and can automatically flip t
25. unscrew it in the same manner as the external filter When replacing it make sure that the arrow on the front points to the triangle on the rubber boot Perform a pump stall test to make sure the inlet and the external filter are installed properly so that there are no leaks in the system Match arrow on nozzle to triangle on rubber boot 14 4 Removing Cleaning Replacing Sensor Modules WARNING Do not replace sensors in hazardous locations All sensors are located inside the sensor compartment in the upper half of the MultiRAE MX They are accessed by removing the cover that is held on by four screws 1 Turn off the instrument 2 Remove the four screws holding the sensor compartment 63 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Remove the cover The sensors are plugged into the slots Gently lift out the desired sensor module with your fingers Install the replacement sensor It can only go into its slot one way The connector inside the MultiRAE and the indexing guides are good visual indicators of how to set the sensor into position Make sure the indexing keys are aligned and that the sensor is seated firmly Match index keys on O sensor module with wae X C 7 socket E AY WARNING If you are removing a sensor and not replacing it the slot cannot be left empty A MultiRAE dummy sensor must be installed in any open slot SR Sensor indexing key 14 5 Replacing The Pump If your MultiRAE MX has a pump an
26. wirelessly must be operating on the same channel 1 Press Y to increase the number and N to advance to the next digit 2 After moving to the last digit and making changes press MODE e Press Y to save the change e Press N to undo the change Wireless Channel 1 10 Channel 1 10 Channel 1 10 Radio ON OFF PAN ID Join Network Interval Off Network Alarm Factory Reset SIs ES ES EJEKI 9 3 6 4 Join Network You can tell the MultiRAE to automatically join a network with a certain PAN ID without having to specify the communications channel The PAN ID is shown for reference if it is incorrect you can change it as described above Press Y to join Wireless Radio ON OFF PAN ID Channel Network Please Wait Join Network Interval Off Network Alarm Automatically Join Joining Network Failed To Join Network PAN ID 333 Factory Reset Ss Ss oo 42 MultiRAE MX User s Guide While it is searching for a network to join the display shows this message Joining Network Please Wait If it is unsuccessful you will see this message Failed To Join Network Check your other settings as well as those of the network you are trying to join You can press Y to retry or N to quit 9 3 6 5 Interval This menu allows you to change the interval between wireless transmissions The interval can be set to 10 30 60 120 or 240 seconds 1 Scroll down t
27. without recalibrating the instrument The sensor has failed a previous calibration 22 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 7 6 Bump Status The instrument displays this icon next to the sensor that requires bump test i A bump test 1s required and indicated by this icon if e The defined period of time between bump tests has been exceeded bump test overdue e The sensor has failed a previous bump test e The sensor s should be challenged on a periodic basis 23 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 8 Modes Of Operation The MulttRAE MX has two operation modes and two user modes 8 1 Hygiene Operation Mode Hygiene Mode provides continuous monitoring 8 2 Search Operation Mode Search Mode provides monitoring only when monitoring is turned on This allows specific samples to be taken at different times rather than continuously 8 3 Basic User Mode In Basic User Mode some restrictions are applied including password protection that guards against entering Programming Mode by unauthorized personnel 8 4 Advanced User Mode In Advanced User Mode there are no access restrictions you do not need a password and MultiRAE MX provides the indications and data you need most for typical monitoring applications 9 Programming The menu in Programming Mode is to adjust settings calibrate sensors and initiate communication with a computer It has the following submenus Calibration Measurement Alarms Datalog Wireless Monitor 9 1
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29. 9 User ID Enter an 8 digit alphanumeric User ID to uniquely identify a user This User ID is included in the datalog report The first four characters of a customized User ID act as an identifier for the monitor on the screen of the EchoView Host Wireless Mini Controller to which the MultiRAE MX is wirelessly connected Note Advance through the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9 by one with each press of the Y key To scroll quickly hold down the Y key for as long as you want it to scroll rapidly 9 3 7 10 Date Format Month MM and Day DD have two digits each while the year YY YY uses four digits The Date can be expressed in three different formats e MM DD YYYY e DD MM YYYY e YYYY MM DD 9 3 7 11 Date Set the date according to the format selected in Date Format 9 3 7 12 Time Format The time format can be either of these two options e 12 Hour AM PM e 24 Hour 9 3 7 13 Time Regardless of the Time Format you select the MultiRAE s time must be set using the 24 hour format following hours minutes and seconds HH MM SS 9 3 7 14 User Mode Two User Modes are available Advanced and Basic The Advanced User Mode allows a greater number of parameters to be changed than Basic User Mode It can be used with either of the Operation Modes Hygiene or Search No password 1s required to enter the Programming Menu when in Advanced User Mode 9 3 7 15 Backlight The display s backlight can be set to illuminate eit
30. E EPolicy Enforcement a 2 O Can Bypass mDatalog Option Log Mode Log Interval s Gas Information Gas Library Information Custom Gas List My Gas List Last Ten Gas List Y Sensor Information E Sensor Summary n Multi calibration Sensor to Log MultiRAE V1 10 COM5 115200bps Administrator For Must Calibrate and Must Bump you have the options of no enforcement or enforcement including Can t Bypass and Can Bypass Must Calibrate The user is prompted to calibrate the instrument when calibration is due as set by the calibration interval There are two programmable options e Cant Bypass Unless calibration is performed the instrument cannot be used and the only option is to turn off the instrument e Can Bypass If calibration is due but the user does not want to perform a calibration the instrument can still be used In this case the instrument records that the user has bypassed the calibration requirement in a Policy Violation report Must Bump The user is prompted to bump test the instrument when a bump test 1s due as set by the bump test interval There are two programmable options e Cant Bypass Unless a bump test is performed the instrument cannot be used and the only option is to turn off the instrument e Can Bypass If a bump test is due but the user does not want to perform one the instrument can still be used In this case the instr
31. E EVALUEE 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 H 1987 for general information on installation operation and maintenance of combustible gas detection instruments 4 MultiRAE MX User s Guide The MultiRAE MX 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 SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE l The PGM 6268X shall only be fitted with RAE Systems Rechargeable Battery Pack type M01 3055 000 or M01 3053 000 or Battery Adapter M01 3054 000 fitted with Duracell MN1500 batteries 2 The PGM
32. Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb 92 2 No 152 1984 ISA 12 13 01 2000 Warnings Understand manual first before operating Do not change batteries in hazardous location Do not mix old new or different type of batteries Use only RAE Systems battery pack PN MO1 3053 000 MO1 3055 000 or MO1 3054 000 Um 20V 20 C lt Tamb lt 50 C MultiRAE MX User s Guide FCC Part 15 Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation 1s 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 Operation Area and Conditions Hazardous Areas classified by Zones PGM 6268X are intended to be used in hazardous areas zone 1 or zone 2 within the temperature range of 20 C to 50 C where gases of explosion groups HA IIB or IC and T4 may be present Hazardous Areas classified by Divisions PGM 6268X are intended to be used in hazardous areas classified for Class I Div 1 or 2 within the temperature range of 20 C to 50 C where gases of explosion groups A B C or D and temperature class T4 may be present 1 1 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 indicat
33. MODE The first screen you see is information about the product including the serial number firmware version etc Product Model SN 1234567890 Inst ID 0x03070000 FW Ver V1 00 Build Date Oct 20 2011 Build Time 13 35 44 Sech 2F0F20311000000AB 70 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Press MODE to advance through the screens Sensor Firmware ExtFlash Sensor Installed Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Location 4 Location 5 Socket Raw Count Calibration Data Buzzer Pump Battery RTC real time clock Lights Vibrator TH Temperature and Humidity LCD Contrast Position Sensor Communicate With Computer Datalogging And Measurement Will Pause 71 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 18 Specifications Instrument Specifications Size 7 6 H x 3 8 W x 2 6 D 193 x 96 5 x 66 mm Weight Pumped models 31 oz 880 g Diffusion models 26 8 oz 760 g About 25 intelligent interchangeable field replaceable sensors including electrochemicals for toxics and oxygen combustible LEL and NDIR Battery Options Rechargeable Li ion 12 hours runtime pumped 18 hours diffusion lt 6 hours recharge time e Alkaline adapter for 4 x AA batteries 6 hours runtime pumped 8 hours diffusion Display e Monochrome graphical LCD display 128 x 160 with backlighting activated automatically in dim ambient lighting conditions when monitor is in alarm or with a button press e Automatic screen flipping
34. Setting Policy Enforcement You must use ProRAE Studio II to make changes to Policy Enforcement settings The procedure differs depending on whether you are using an AutoRAE 2 Cradle or a MultiRAE MX Travel Charger Policy violations are captured in the datalog 10 1 1 Using The AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test And Calibration System To program a MultiRAE MX via an AutoRAE 2 you need ProRAE Studio I Instrument Configuration and Data Management Software the AutoRAE 2 connected to a power source and a USB PC communications cable Connect a USB cable between a PC with ProRAE Studio II and the AutoRAE 2 Apply power to the AutoRAE 2 Turn off the MultiRAE MX or put it into AutoRAE 2 Mode and set it in the cradle Start ProRAE Studio II software on the PC Select Administrator and input the password the default is rae Click Detect the instruments automatically the magnifying glass icon with the letter A in it After a few seconds the AutoRAE 2 Cradle is found and it is shown along with its serial number tS a Auto Detect x m Ce Instrument Version Serial Number MultiRAE2 Cradle V1 00 FOIIDEMO14 COM5 115200 47 7 8 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Click on the icon to highlight it and then click Select Auto Detect x Sen MultiRAE2 Cradle V1 00 FOIIDEMO14 COM5 115200 In ProRAE Studio Il the AutoRAE 2 Cradle is shown including its Serial Number under Online
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36. alibration Aborted Pass Pass 0 0 21 2 C3H8 ppm ass 0 1 AVOL start cut M M A A Note You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing N 11 3 2 Single Sensor Zero Calibration Select the sensor and then start the calibration by pressing Y You can abort the procedure anytime by pressing N Select Sensor Zero Calibration Zero Calibration Zero Calibration Zero Cal Reading LEL LEL LEL LEL co 0 0 OXY LEL LEL H2S Zeroing Calibration Aborted Zero Calibration C3H8 Passed KOES ES Eee 98 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 11 4 Span Calibration This procedure determines the second point of the sensor calibration curve for the sensor Note When a manual calibration is performed the readings shown are in the equivalent units of the calibration gas and not the measurement gas 11 4 1 Multi Sensor Span Calibration This lets you perform a span calibration on multiple sensors simultaneously It requires using the appropriate span gas and that the concentration labeled on the gas cylinder matches the concentration programmed in the MultiRAE MX Multi Calibration Multi Calibration Multi Calibration Calibration Results Multi Cal Reading Col LEl MT E MO LEL Huel oer MS oer ie ALEL C Calibrating Calibration Aborted 0 0 21 2 ppm VOL a e dla ss is Znnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnei 1 Attach the calibration adapter and gas to the MultiRAE MX 2 Sta
37. and this progress bar is shown You can abort the upload by clicking Cancel Upload Setup x e DEE Uploading Time Elapsed 2 18 Exit ProRAE Studio Il 19 Press Y on the MultiRAE MX to exit Communication Mode 10 2 Deactivating Policy Enforcement 10 2 1 AUtoRAE 2 Cradle To deactivate Policy Enforcement when using an AutoRAE 2 Cradle follow the procedure for changing settings See page 47 for details 10 2 2 MultiRAE MX Travel Charger If the MultiRAE MX screen displays the message that it must be bump tested or calibrated and if the option to bypass bump testing or calibration is not available you should shut off the instrument and follow the procedure outlined here if you want to change the Policy Enforcement settings 1 Use a USB cable to connect the MultiRAE MX in its Travel Charger to a computer running ProRAE Studio II 2 Enter Diagnostic Mode on the MultiRAE MX with the instrument turned off press and hold Y and MODE until it starts up After startup enter the password when prompted default is O000 and press MODE Press N repeatedly until you see the Enter Communications Mode screen 5 Press Y to enter Communications Mode 92 SCH SS ch Sen S 17 18 19 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Start ProRAE Studio II Select Administrator Input the password the default is rae Click OK Click A detect instrume
38. charge 2 3 charge 1 3 charge Battery alert 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 The instrument automatically powers down within 10 minutes after which you will need to either recharge the battery or replace it with a fresh one with a full charge 6 4 Alkaline Battery Pack An alkaline battery adapter is supplied with each instrument The adapter part number M01 3054 000 is installed and removed just like the rechargeable battery It accepts four AA alkaline batteries use only Duracell MN1500 and provides approximately 8 hours of normal operation An optional rechargeable lithium ion battery pack part number MO1 3053 000 or M01 3055 000 Note The vibration alarm is disabled whenever the alkaline adapter 1s used To replace the alkaline adapter s batteries 1 Remove the hex socket screw at the end of the adapter 2 Lift the cover off the battery compartment 3 Insert four fresh AA batteries as indicated by the polarity markings 4 Replace the cover and replace the hex screw w RH SGA aD ot Rm rn e E zz IMPORTANT Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged The instrument s internal circuit detects alkaline battery pack and will not allow recharging If you place the instrument mus Travel Charger the alkaline
39. ctivated and interval Policy Enforcement settings whether calibration and or bump testing are enforced Note To speed up the startup time the number of screens shown on startup can be reduced by enabling the Fast Startup option under Programming Monitor Then the MultiRAE MX s main reading screen appears It may take a few minutes for sensors to show a reading so if any have not warmed up by the time the main screen 1s shown you will see instead of a numerical value until the sensor provides data typically less than 2 minutes Then it displays instantaneous readings similar to the following screen depending on the sensors installed and is ready for use ABE LEL Yal BV ppm LEL OXY 0 0 20 9 ppm VOL ieee EA Note If the battery is completely empty then the display briefly shows the message Battery Fully Discharged and the MultiRAE MX shuts off You should charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery before turning it on again 7 2 Turning The MultiRAE MX Off Press and hold MODE A 5 second countdown to shutoff begins You must hold your finger on the key for the entire shutoff process until the MultiRAE MX 1s powered off 21 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 7 3 Testing Alarm Indicators Under normal operation mode and non alarm conditions the buzzer vibration alarm LED and backlight can be tested at any time by pressing Y once IMPORTANT If an
40. d from diffusion models for LEL sensors For the most accurate measurements the instrument should be calibrated with the gas under investigation See RAE Systems Technical Note TN 156 for more details and other compounds Note Reported values of the lower explosive limit for jet fuels range from about 0 3 to 0 9 by volume An earlier third party test reported a CF for jet fuels of 3 35 However we have been unable to confirm this result and recommend using a PID as a much more accurate method of measuring LEL for jet and diesel fuels Caution Refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN 144 for LEL sensor poisoning 7 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Year of Manufacture To identify the year of manufacture refer to the serial number of the instrument The second to last digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture For example M indicates the manufacturing year is 2010 19 Technical Support To contact RAE Systems Technical Support Team Monday through Friday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific US Time Phone toll free 1 888 723 4800 Phone 1 408 952 8461 Email tech raesystems com EMEAI Support Email haexpertO honeywell com 78 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 20 RAE Systems Contacts RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 1 408 952 8200 Fax 1 408 952 8480 E mail customerserv raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com RAE Systems
41. d it requires replacement follow these steps Make sure the battery is removed before proceeding 1 Remove the rear cover 2 The pump is held in place by a metal bracket and two Philips screws Remove the two SCrews 3 Lift off the metal bracket 4 Pressing down on the gas plate with one hand pull the pump straight out It has an inlet and outlet that are held in the two holes with rubber gaskets to the left of the pump cavity ES 5 Press a new pump into place a small amount of wiggling helps making sure that both the inlet and outlet from the pump go into the two holes 6 Place the metal bracket over the pump 7 Insert and tighten the two screws that attach the bracket to the housing 8 Replace the cover 9 Turn on the instrument and check for proper pump operation 64 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 15 Alarms Overview The MulttRAE MX provides an unmistakable five way alarm notification system that combines local alarms on the device with real time remote wireless alarm notification to take worker safety to the next level Local alarms include audible buzzer alarm visible alarm via bright LED lights vibration alarm and an alarm notification on the display These can be programmed or selectively turned on or off Note The vibration alarm is automatically disabled whenever the alkaline adapter is used 15 1 Alarm Signals During each measurement period the gas concentration is compared with the programmed ala
42. de H2S 0 to 100 ppm Was tested in accordance with EN 45544 1 2 3 1999 and EN 50271 2010 and certified in FTZU 14 EX 0008 e Performance testing did not include special filters MultiRAE MX User s Guide 3 2 Key Features e All in one continuous monitoring capabilities for oxygen and toxic and combustible gases e Wireless access to real time instrument readings and alarm status from any location e Unmistakable five way local and remote wireless notification of alarm conditions including Man Down Alarm e Large graphical display with easy to use icon driven user interface e Simple maintenance with easily accessible sensors pump and plug and play Li ion battery e Fully automated bump testing and calibration with AutoRAE 2 pumped version only MultiRAE MX With Pump front view MultiRAE MX Diffusion Model rear view External filter Alarm LEDs Gas inlets Belt clip on back gt on N key EEN La ar eh l Alarm a ev Buzzer Alarm Alarm Alarm LEDs Buzzer LED ue Note The front of the diffusion model Charging and of the MultiRAE MX is the same as the Communication pumped model but instead of a single Contacts gas inlet at the top there are five inlets on the back side as well as an extra alarm buzzer and LEDs The belt clip on the back of the pumped version can be swiveled for holding the instrument at different angles MultiRAE MX User s Guide 4 User Interface The MulttRAE MX
43. down by pressing N Fresh Air Calibration Fresh Air Calibration Fresh Air Calibration Calibration Results Fresh Air Cal Reading LEL as ox MES Pass Pass ppm mee ee O Calibrating Calibration Aborted Pass Pass 0 0 20 9 y Pass 0 1 Ss quit BSE ES aes A H Znnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngnnnnnnnnnnnnf Note Dotted line indicates automatic progression 6 If the calibration is not aborted the display shows the sensor names and tells you whether the fresh air calibration passed or failed followed by the sensors fresh air readings MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 2 2 Multi Sensor Span Depending on the configuration of your MultiRAE and span gas you have you can perform a span calibration simultaneously on multiple sensors You can define which sensors are calibrated together using the Multi Cal Select menu described in section 9 3 2 9 In case all sensors in the instrument cannot be calibrated with the same gas the MultiRAE will intelligently split the span calibration process into several steps and will provide menu prompts accordingly 1 At the Calibration Menu select Multi Sensor Span 2 Install the calibration adapter and connect it to a source of calibration gas 3 Start the flow of calibration gas 4 Press Y to start calibrating or wait for calibration to start automatically 5 A countdown screen is shown You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressin
44. e 64 E E en E TEE 65 A A O O a 65 152 Chanome The Alarm Moda ia 65 Bo AS renal S ULAR ida ias 66 L ILUSO Ee ee 69 E DiaenOs Modena ios 70 AL Enterins Diagnostic Mode wessintaeasirntnt pias 70 17 2 Exiting DiacmOstic MOS oia 70 17 0 Navigatine DiasnOstie Modena 70 Ee 55015 W 62 ere a a ate 12 USE EE 74 13 2 Range Resolution amp Response TMe iii di 75 tSo CERC ommectiOm FION e Ge 75 19 Technical Support EE 78 ZO RAE Syse Eed 79 MultiRAE MX User s Guide ZN warnincs ZA 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 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 AU ERRATIQUE DE LA VALEUR PEUT INDIQUER UNE CONCENTRATION DE GAZ HORS GAMME DE DETECTION QUI PEUT ETRE DANGEREUSE ONLY THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION PORTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN ASSESSED FOR PERFORMANCE UNIQUMENT LA PORTION POUR DETECTOR LES GAZ COMBUSTIBLES DE CET INSTRUMENT A ET
45. eon Kyungki Do Korea Phone 82 32 328 7123 Fax 82 32 328 7127 Email krsales Oraesystems com RAE Systems by Honeywell Brazil Office Av Marginal da Rodovia dos Bandeirantes 100 Jundia SP 13213 008 Brazil Telefone 55 11 3309 1030 Fax 55 11 3309 1035 E mail HALA Ohoneywell com Web www raesystems com br 80 Ka m amin Y T M y Honeywell on RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N First St san Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 408 952 8200 Fax 408 952 8480 E mail customerserv raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com RevA October 2014 P N MO1 4035 000
46. eps the wizard prompts for testing electrochemical and LEL sensors For a manual bump test a constant flow regulator producing 0 5 to 1 liters per minute should be used and the calibration cap must be installed on the instrument Testing and calibration with an AutoRAE 2 must be performed using demand flow regulators A calibration cap must not be used Follow the steps described here to perform a manual bump test 1 Turn on your MultiRAE MX by pressing and holding MODE the middle button and allow the instrument to boot up fully until the main measurement screen with sensor names and readings is shown Important Make sure all of the instrument s sensors have warmed up before performing the bump test The instrument will take the time to warm up the sensors prior to enabling access to bump test menus You can tell a sensor has warmed up if you see a reading next to it name on the display If it has not warmed up you see three dashes next to it 2 Enter the Bump Test menu It is accessible either through Programming Menu Calibration or using the following easy shortcut With the instrument running in Normal Mode and the main measurement screen shown press both Y and N at the same time and hold them for 5 seconds If all the sensors have warmed up the Multi Bump Test menu then appears Multi Bump Test O O A WS Apply Gas Usan aut Otherwise the menu appears after the warm up is complete wh
47. es 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 o Alkaline batteries Specific battery information is given in this user guide Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly X 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 EC Declaration of Conformity These documents can be downloaded from www raesystems com 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 All specifications presented in this Technical Note reflect the performance of standalone sensors Actual sensor characteristics may differ when the sensor is installed in different instruments As sensor performance may change over time specifications provided are for brand new sensors MultiRAE MX User s Guide 2 Standard Contents The MulttRAE MX is available in this kit MultiRAE MX monitor with pump sensors battery and wireless options as specified and protective rubber boot filter and belt clip installed Wheelmark
48. f editing you can save or undo your choice 26 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 2 Calibration Use this menu to perform zero or span calibration for one or more sensors and change the gas concentration value assumed to be used in span calibration as well as zero calibration and calibration reference gas 9 3 2 1 Fresh Air This procedure determines the zero point of the sensor calibration curve for all the sensors that require a zero calibration This procedure determines the zero point of the sensor calibration curve for all the sensors that require a zero calibration For the oxygen sensor Fresh Air calibration sets the point equal to the concentration of oxygen in ambient air approximately 20 9 volume Note Fresh air calibration is performed on all enabled gas sensors at the same time To perform Fresh Air calibration on multiple sensors 1 If using dry air install the calibration adapter and connect it to a source of dry air Otherwise do not use calibration adapter to perform fresh air calibration 2 At the Calibration Menu select Fresh Air Press Y once to enter the fresh air calibration sub menu Calibration Multi Sensor Span Single Sensor Zero Single Sensor Span Cal Reference Change Cal Gas Multi Cal Select Select Done y Start the flow of dry air if used 4 Press Y to start fresh air calibration A countdown screen appears You can abort the calibration at any time during the count
49. g N Multi Calibration Multi Calibration Multi Calibration Calibration Results Multi Cal Reading RSC RSC RSC ge Ss Re 0 0 en EE Pass Pass ppm LEL Calibrating Calibration Aborted o 0 0 ppm I ER A y SSE a U L wm Zennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnei Multi Calibration Multi Calibration Multi Calibration Multi Calibration Calibration Results Multi Cal Reading Pass Calibrating Calibration Aborted Calibrate Apply Gas BSE ES EE eee wem Se E Znnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnf Note Dotted line indicates automatic progression 6 If the calibration is not aborted the display shows the sensor names and tells you whether the calibration passed or failed followed by the sensor readings 9 3 2 3 Single Sensor Zero This allows you to perform zero fresh air calibration on individual sensors Even though most toxic gas sensors can be zeroed in fresh air some sensors should not be zeroed in fresh air Refer to RAE Systems Technical Note TN 114 to confirm fresh air zeroing can be performed with your specific MultiRAE MX configuration 1 Tf you are using a charcoal filter connect it to the instrument 2 If you are using dry air install the calibration adapter and connect it to a source of dry air 3 At the Calibration Menu select Single Sensor Zero Press Y once to enter the zero calibration sub menu 4 Start the flow of dry air if used 28 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 5 Press Y
50. he display180 degrees making it easy to read if the MultiRAE MX is upside down You can turn this feature on or off in Programming Mode under Monitor y jes ag Mee a ech As the MultiRAE MX is tilted the sensor Mee a SE 0 detects its orientation and inverts the 0 ppm LEL screen when it is past its horizontal ppm LEL Las position Si 00 20 9 00 20 9 ppm ppm 0 1 0 1 VOL VOL re Oe ea EJON 4 1 3 Keys amp Interface The MultiRAE MX has three keys A O AM Y MODE N In addition to their labeled functions the keys labeled 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 A 4 Shon Clear 4 4 d p d dennen de OT de du d CELLE Y y O O t 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 11 MultiRAE MX User s Guide
51. he list of intervals by pressing N until the interval you want is highlighted 2 Select the highlighted interval by pressing Y 3 Save or register the change e Press Y to save the change e Press N to undo the change Wireless Radio ON OFF PAN ID Channel Join Network Interval Off Network Alarm Factory Reset CORA Note The default interval is 30 seconds 9 3 6 6 Interval O 30 sec O 60 sec O 120 sec O 240 sec EZIN Off Network Alarm Interval Gei 10 sec CET O 60 sec O 120 sec O 240 sec Select Done Interval O 10 sec O 60 sec O 120 sec O 240 sec Select Done TC Interval O 10 sec O 60 sec O 120 sec O 240 sec If you would like the MultiRAE MX to notify you when it loses connection with a network turn this on 1 Choose between On and Off by pressing N 2 Select the highlighted state by pressing Y 3 Register the change e Press Y to save the change e Press N to undo the change Wireless Radio ON OFF PAN ID Channel Join Network Interval Off Network Alarm Factory Reset EOIR Off Network Alarm O On KAREN Off Network Alarm Off Select Done 43 Off Network Alarm O Off ERR Off Network Alarm O Off MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 6 7 Factory Reset Restore all the wireless settings to their original factory defaults Caution Once you reset the wireless settings you cannot retr
52. her readings as well as a list of installed sensors and information about them expiration date serial number etc Most of these screens are useful only to service technicians A few allow access for changing settings The MultiRAE MX s Diagnostic Mode can only be accessed at startup time In Diagnostic Mode MultiRAE MX displays readings in raw counts instead of units such as parts per million ppm 17 1 Entering Diagnostic Mode 1 With the MultiRAE MX turned off press and hold both MODE and Y 2 When the display turns on and the password screen appears release the keys 3 Enter the 4 digit password the password is the same as the one for the Programming Mode the default password 1s 0000 e Step from one position in the four character string to the other by pressing N e Press Y repeatedly to select a desired number Numbers increase from 0 to 9 e Once 9 is reached pressing Y again wraps around back to 0 4 When you are done press MODE If you input the correct password you see the Product Model screen 17 2 Exiting Diagnostic Mode 1 Turn off the MuliRAE MX by pressing and holding MODE There will be a standard shutoff countdown 2 When the instrument shuts off you will be alerted Release your finger Note The next time you start Mult RAE MX hold only MODE and it will automatically start in Normal Mode 17 3 Navigating Diagnostic Mode Step through Diagnostic Mode by pressing
53. her automatically based on ambient light conditions or manually or it can be shut off If manual backlighting is selected when the backlight is turned off pressing any key turns backlighting on A key needs to be pressed again to perform its main function 9 3 7 16 LCD Flip The display can be configured to flip 180 automatically when the MultiRAE is turned upside down The LCD Flip feature can be set to On or Off 46 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 10 Policy Enforcement The MultiRAE MX can be configured to enforce a facility company s requirements that calibration and or bump testing be performed at specified intervals and to explicitly prompt the user that calibration bump testing is required Depending on how Policy Enforcement features are configured the user may be required to perform a bump test or calibration prior to being able to use the instrument That is it can be set to not allow normal operation of the instrument unless calibration or bump testing is performed If the instrument has been bump tested and calibrated in compliance with the policy settings a check mark icon is included along the top of the MultiRAE MX screen d If Policy Enforcement is enabled then after startup the MultiRAE MX displays a screen that informs the user that the instrument requires either a bump test or a calibration If both are required then they are shown in sequence Note Policy enforcement features are disabled by default 10 1
54. ieve any of the settings deleted by performing this reset Wireless Radio ON OFF PAN ID Reset Wireless Channel Join Network Interval Off Network Alarm Select Back 4 _ Settings To Factory Defaults e Press Y to reset the wireless settings e Press N to exit without resetting the wireless settings 9 3 7 Monitor The submenus under Monitor control the LCD s contrast operation mode pump speed and other parameters Press N to advance through the submenus and when you reach the last one it returns to the first selection Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor LCD Contrast Co O Date Format Date Format Operation Mode User ID Date Date Pump Speed Date Format Time Format Time Format Zero At Start Date Time Time Fast Startup Time Format User Mode User Mode Temperature Units Time Backlight Backlight Language User Mode LCD Flip LCD Flip Select Back Select Back EEES Cam L 3 9 3 7 1 LCD Contrast The display s contrast can be increased or decreased from its default setting You may not need to ever change the default setting but sometimes you can optimize the display to suit extreme temperature and ambient brightness darkness conditions LCD Contrast 50 lt done gt Use the Y and N keys to decrease or increase LCD contrast respectively the bar graph aids in setting it When you are done press MODE to select Done If you have
55. ile it is warming up the screen indicates that you must wait for the sensors to warm up Sensor Warmup WIL s IN kb Please Wait 96 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Note If you do not apply gas within a couple of minutes the screen changes briefly to indicate gas has not been applied and then the instrument returns to its normal reading screen 3 Install the calibration cap on the MulttRAE MX and connect it to the calibration gas Turn on the gas to initiate flow 4 Press Y to start the bump test While the bump test is being performed the readings for each sensor are shown Once the bump test completes pass fail test results and readings are shown for each sensor Note If sensors are installed in the instrument require a dedicated cylinder of gas to calibrate the instrument will prompt for calibrating such sensors at this point 5 If sensors installed in the instrument require a dedicated gas cylinder to calibrate the instrument will prompt to calibrate such sensors at this point Disconnect the gas cylinder and connect the next Note If other installed sensors require a dedicated cylinder of gas to calibrate the instrument prompts for calibrating these sensors at this point Important If one or more sensors fails a bump test be sure to calibrate those sensors 6 The bump test is now complete Press Exit to return to the main measurement screen 7 Now perform a manual alarms test as described
56. l Intervals are shown in seconds The default value is 60 seconds The maximum interval is 3600 seconds and the minimum is second Datalog Datalog Interval Datalog Interval Clear Datalog Datalog Interval Sensor Selection 6 0 0 Data Selection sec sec Datalog Type Memory Full Action Select Back 9 3 5 3 Sensor Selection You can choose which sensors data are included in the datalog The entire list of installed sensors 1s shown and you can individually select whether their data is included Note Turning a sensor off m the list does not change or erase its settings 9 3 5 4 Data Selection Data Selection allows you to select which types of data are stored and made available when you download your datalog to a computer via ProRAE Studio II version 1 04 or higher software You can choose any or all of four types of data you must choose at least one Minimum Average Maximum Real Time 9 3 5 5 Datalog Type The instrument offers three options for starting the datalogging process Auto Automatically collects datalog information every time the instrument is sampling until the datalog memory is full Manual Datalogging occurs only when you manually initiate it see below for details Snapshot Captures a single event when you press MODE Note You can only choose one datalog type to be active at a time About Manual Datalogging When the instrument is set to Manual Datalog you can turn datalogging on and off
57. lect Select Done _ 6 Press Y to start calibrating or wait for calibration to start automatically 29 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 7 A countdown screen appears You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing N Calibration Select Sensor Span Calibration Span Calibration Span Calibration Span Cal Reading Fresh Air Multi Sensor Span LEL LEL LEL LEL Single Sensor Zero OXY 50 LEL 50 LEL Single Sensor Span H2S Apply Gas Calibrating Span Calibration Span Calibration C3H8 Cal Reference ABRA Pissed Change Cal Gas Multi Cal Select CCC a RECH E IR ana ST IEA us Select Sensor K 22 Note Dotted line indicates automatic progression 8 If the calibration is not aborted the display shows the sensor names and tells you whether the calibration passed or failed followed by the sensor readings 9 3 2 5 Multi Sensor Bump Depending on the configuration of your MultiRAE MX and span gas you have you can perform a bump test simultaneously on multiple sensors Which sensors are bump tested simultaneously is defined in the Multi Cal Select menu Refer to section 9 3 2 9 for more information In case all sensors in the instrument cannot be calibrated with the same gas the MultiRAE will intelligently split the span calibration process into several steps and will provide menu prompts accordingly Calibration Fresh Air Multi Sensor Span Single Sensor Zero Single Senso
58. n On Off Wireless e Unit ID e PAN ID e Channel Start or stop Datalogging O LEL Gas Status Enter Communications Calibration Gas Mode Datalogging And e Measurement Gas Measurement Will Pause Correction Factor Manual Parent ID Datalogging Device Type On Return To Normal Ready To Preparing To Abort Ping Sent Press MODE to ping Measurement Communicate Communicate Ping Received a network for response Mode With AutoRAE 2 With AutoRAE 2 ae ee te Please Place The Please Wait Press Y to step vs Monitor In The Cradle through Wireless sub menu screens Radio Type Tx Power Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 14 e Shut Off Voltage W Press Y to toggle on off Only If Equipped With Wireless And In Advanced User Mode Exit Communicate With e PC AutoRAE 2 KI Exit Press N to highlight PC AutoRAE 2 or Exit Then press Y AutoRAE 2 Ready To Communicate PC With Computer Exit MultiRAE MX User s Guide Note If the Peak or Min is cleared the Average 1s also cleared In addition each cycle through the main screen after they are cleared will route from Ready Start sampling directly to Date and Time 1f you press N see red line in diagram below until you perform a new sample Also if you start sampling again and stop sampling clear the
59. n this Technical Note reflect the performance of standalone sensors Actual sensor characteristics may differ when the sensor is installed in different instruments As sensor performance may change over time specifications provided are for brand new sensors 3 1 Standard Sensor Configuration The following sensors have been ATEX performance tested in the MultiRAE MX Other sensors are available but are not included in the performance certification of this instrument Other sensors that can be used in this instrument are included in the table on page 72 Measurement Range RAE Systems Part Number 0 to 100 LEL RAE Systems C03 091 1 000 huen EE RAE Systems NDIR 0 to 100 Vol CH raw sensor C03 0965 000 Dynament EL O2 0 to 2000 ppm CO RAE Systems C03 0903 000 0 to 100 ppm H2S RAE Systems C03 0907 001 e For LEL NDIR and Oxygen sensors only install the approved types listed in the table At least one of these sensors must be installed in order to comply with the Wheelmark applied on the equipment e LEL catalytic principle PGM 6268X have been performance tested in 0 to 100 LEL in propane e NDIR has been ATEX performance tested in O to 100 Vol in propane The ATEX performance test for combustible gases in accordance to EN 60079 29 1 2007 and EN 50271 2010 was certified in FTZU 13 ATEX 0196X Oxygen O was tested in O to 25 oxygen in accordance with EN 50104 2010 Carbon Monoxide CO 0 to 2000 ppm Hydrogen Sulfi
60. nel api Tx Power 3 High OE OEE Unit ID unique identifier of the instrument s radio Pan ID and Channel are read only parameters that help you to check whether the instrument s wireless settings are correct very helpful for troubleshooting The next page Parent ID and Device Type are also read only The Parent ID the ID of the Parent wireless device to which the monitor is connected is not changeable The device type tells you that it is Standard meaning it transmits and receives The third page is labeled Ping where you can check the signal strength via RSSI received signal strength indication and ping the network to confirm an active two way communication network Each time you press MODE to ping the network a number of sends is included under Sent If the network receives the signal and sends one back which is in turn received by the MultiRAE then a number is added under Received The fourth page includes the type of transmitter Region Radio Type model and Tx Power transmission power These are primarily for diagnostics and troubleshooting When you reach the fourth page you can wrap around to the first one by pressing Y Otherwise you can press N to quit which advances to the next screen 16 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 6 Battery Always fully charge the battery before using
61. not made a change it exits to 44 MultiRAE MX User s Guide the submenu s next selection If you have made a change you are prompted at the next screen to press Y to save the change or N to undo the change and exit to the next submenu selection 9 3 7 2 Operation Mode There are two operation modes outlined below Hygiene Mode When the MultiRAE MX is in Hygiene Mode it continuously monitors and if datalogging is on it saves data continuously Search Mode When the instrument is in Search Mode it only samples when you activate sampling When you see the display that says Ready Start sampling press Y to start The instrument automatically assigns a new Site ID to each measurement you take The pump turns on and the instrument begins collecting data To stop sampling press N while the main display is showing You will see a new screen that says Stop sampling Press Y to stop sampling Press N if you want sampling to continue 9 3 7 3 Pump Speed If the MultiRAE MX is equipped with a pump the pump can operate at two speeds high and low Running at low speed is quieter extends pump lifespan and conserves a small amount of power There is almost no difference in sampling accuracy 9 3 7 4 Zero At Start If your MultiRAE MX has been configured to perform a zero fresh air calibration upon startup called Zero At Start then the startup routine 1s interrupted so that you can perform a fre
62. nsor Bump This menu allows a bump test to be performed on an individual sensor of your choice Note If a bump test icon bottle with bottom portion not filled in is shown next to any of the sensors it means that the sensor is due for a bump test Calibration Fresh Air Multi Sensor Span Single Sensor Zero Single Sensor Span Multi Sensor Bump Single Sensor Bump Cal Reference Select Back y To perform a bump test on an individual sensor follow these steps 1 At the Calibration Menu select Single Sensor Bump 2 Scroll down the list using N and then press Y to select a sensor to calibrate 3 Install the calibration adapter and connect it to a source of calibration gas 4 Verify that the displayed calibration value meets the concentration specified on the gas cylinder 5 Start the flow of calibration gas Calibration Select Sensor Single Sensor Bump Single Sensor Bump Single Sensor Bump Bump Test Results Multi Sensor Span Single Sensor Zero cn E Single Sensor Span eh 50 LEL Multi Sensor Bump H2S Apply Gas C3H8 Bump Test Aborted Bump Test Passed Cal Reference Change Cal Gas anna ST IIA Select Sensor LEL Important After each sensor is bump tested and i ony you press OK the next sensor in the menu list is deng highlighted C3H8 select Back y Note Dotted line indicates automatic progression 6 Press Y to start calibrating or wait for calibration to s
63. nsor On Off Change Meas Gas Measurement Units Select Back y Standard available measurement units include Abbreviation np CCC Sensor Type ppm mg m3 parts per million milligrams per cubic meter EC electrochemical VOL only percent by volume C3H8 NDIR 36 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Here is an example of menu hierarchies select the sensor type and then the measurement unit Measurement Units EC O pom CH mg m3 ug m3 9 3 4 Alarms Use this menu to change high low STEL and TWA alarm limits the points at which alarms are triggered It can also change alarm mode latched or automatic reset and alarm output methods combinations of light buzzer and vibration alarm indications 9 3 4 1 Alarm Limits There are four groups of alarm settings that you can adjust for each individual sensor for which a particular alarm type is available Settings e High Alarm e Low Alarm e STEL Alarm e TWA Alarm Note Some alarm settings are not applicable to all sensors If a setting is irrelevant to a sensor then that sensor does not appear in the list 9 3 4 2 Alarm Mode You can program the MultiRAE MX so that there are two ways to shut off an alarm Auto Reset When the alarm condition is no longer present the alarm stops and resets itself Latch You can manually stop the alarm when one is triggered The latched setting only controls alarms for High Alarm Low Alarm STEL Alarm and TWA alarm
64. nts automatically 11 12 13 14 15 16 Click on the instrument s icon when it appears Click Select Click Setup Click Policy Enforcement The Policy Enforcement pane is shown Deselect Policy Enforcement features you do not wish to use Click Upload all settings to the instrument Upload all settingsto the instrument aaa ae When you see this confirmation Click Yes em O Do you want to upload all configurations to the instrument No Uploading will take a few seconds and this progress bar is shown x Cancel Uploading Time Elapsed 2 When the upload is done exit ProRAE Studio II Press Y on the MuliRAE MX to exit Communication Mode 93 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 11 Calibration And Testing 11 1 Manual Alarms Test Under Normal Operation Mode and non alarm conditions the buzzer audible alarm vibration visible alarms and backlight can all be tested anytime by pressing Y twice If any alarm does not respond check the alarm settings in the Programming Menu to make sure all alarms are enabled selected setting under Programming Alarms Alarm Settings should be All Enabled If any alarms are enabled but not functional the instrument should not be used 11 2 Bump Testing And Calibration RAE Systems recommends that a bump test be conducted prior to each day s use The purpose of a bump test is to ensure that the in
65. o be bump tested and span calibrated together Simultaneous testing and calibration of multiple sensors shortens the bump test and calibration processes and reduces the number of individual gas cylinders you need For example it may be more efficient to use a single cylinder with a four gas mix including 50 LEL Methane 18 O 10 ppm HS and 100 ppm CO to calibrate the LEL O2 CO and HS sensors at one time compared to using four distinct gas cylinders and calibrate these sensors individually in sequence In order for sensors to be calibrated together all of them must be selected using Multi Cal Select 1 Scroll down the list of sensors using the N key Add or remove that gas from the list by pressing Y An X in a box to the left of a sensor s name indicates it is selected 3 Once you have made all your selections press MODE for Done Multi Cal Select Multi Cal Select Multi Cal Select Multi Cal Select X LL elt ef XX co IX co X co AI co IX oxy IX oxy IX oxy IX oxy Gres ES Mi LEE iL c3H8 _ C3H8 _ C3H8 _ C3H8 E MAE E ECJ 33 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 2 10 Change Span Value You can individually set the span gas concentration for each sensor This concentration setting will also be used for a bump test The units of measure ppm LEL etc are shown on the display l Ze 3 4 Scroll down the list of sensors using the N key Press Y to select it Press N
66. on of the instrument in any direction If the instrument is not moved during that time then a pre alarm is activated to alert the user and shows the Are You OK screen Pressing Y clears the alarm and returns the MultiRAE MX to its normal operation Pressing N sets it into Man Down Alarm and if wireless connectivity 1s enabled a Man Down message 1s sent in real time to remote observers If neither key is pressed then after the count down it goes into Man Down Alarm again sending a message to remote observers if wirelessly enabled ARE YOU OK MAN DOWN ALARM Press Yes Before Countdown Ends To Prevent MAN DOWN ALARM Clear 38 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Settings are available for e Off On e Motionless Time time the instrument is motionless before initiating a pre alarm e Motion Sensitivity set to low medium or high to compensate for ambient vibration or motion e Warning Time countdown in seconds from pre alarm to Man Down alarm When the Man Down alarm is activated the buzzer sounds and LEDs flash continuously and a countdown begins e If the MultiRAE MX s user presses Y for Yes in response to the Are You OK question on the screen before the countdown reaches zero the Man Down alarm stops and the main reading screen is displayed e Ifthe person does not press YA for Yes in response to the Are You OK question on the screen before the coun
67. ond though a zero reading is shown for the sensor For oxygen low alarm limit means a concentration is lower than the low alarm limit 68 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 16 Troubleshooting Possible Reasons amp Solutions Cannot turn on power Reasons Defective charging circuit Defective after charging the battery battery Solutions Replace battery or charger Try charging the battery again Solutions Call Technical Support at 1 408 952 8461 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Buzzer LED lights and Reasons Buzzer and or other alarms disabled vibration motor Bad buzzer inoperative Solutions Check under Alarm Settings in Programming Mode that buzzer and or other alarms are not turned off Call authorized service center Pump failed message Reasons Inlet probe blocked Direct connection to Pump alarm a gas outlet while the gas value is turned off External filter sucks in water External filter too dirty Water condensed along the inlet probe Bad pump or pump circuit Solutions Remove the blocking objects and then press Y key to reset the pump alarm Replace contaminated External filter Be careful not to allow water condensation inside the unit Replace the pump If you need replacement parts a list is available online WWw raesystems com 69 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 17 Diagnostic Mode In Diagnostic Mode the Mult RAE MX provides raw counts for sensor battery and ot
68. perating 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C Temperature SAP AP 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Dust and Water IP 65 pumped IP 67 diffusion Resistance Hazardous Location EN Exia Class I Division 1 Groups A B C D T4 Approvals SIRA 1IATEX2152X 0575 II 2G Ex iad IIC T4 Gb UM 20V TECEx SIR 11 0069X Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb CE Compliance EMC directive 2004 108 EC European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC Conformity ATEX directive 94 9 EC MED MED directive 96 98 EC and amending directive 8th 2012 32 EU Compliance Wheelmark FCC FCC Part 15 Compliance Performance LEL CSA C22 2 No 152 ISA 12 13 01 Tests ATEX performance combustible gases FTZU 13 ATEX 0196X EN60079 29 1 2007 and EN 50271 2010 Performance Toxic gases and Oxygen FTZU 14 EX 0008 EN 45544 1 2 3 1999 EN 50104 2010 and EN 50271 2010 Languages Arabic Chinese Czech Danish Dutch English French German Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish and Swedish Warranty e Two years on non consumable components and catalytic LEL H3S and O sensors e One year on CO 2000 and all other sensors battery and other consumable parts Specifications are subject to change 73 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 18 1 Sensor Specifications Sensor stabilization time 24 hours new sensor 2 minutes warmed up sensor Combustible Sensors Range Resolution Catalytic bead LEL
69. r Span Multi Sensor Bump Single Sensor Bump Cal Reference Select Back At the Calibration Menu select Multi Sensor Bump Install the calibration adapter and connect it to a source of calibration gas Start the flow of calibration gas SC E SS Press Y to start calibrating or wait for calibration to start automatically 30 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 5 A countdown screen is shown You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing N Multi Bump Test Multi Bump Test es ox 0 0 ppm LEL IS Apply Gas 0 0 20 9 a El ppm Usar aut O Multi Bump Test Bump Test Results RSC D Pass Fail eS ox Pass Pass Bump Test Aborted Multi Bump Test Multi Bump Test Bump Test Apply Gas Multi Bump Test Multi Bump Test C3H8 C3H8 0 e 1 VOL Bump Test Aborted Bump Test Results Fail Uo e Li Znnnnnnnnnnnnnn E E Le Note Dotted line indicates automatic progression 6 If the calibration is not aborted the display shows the sensor names and tells you whether the calibration passed or failed followed by the sensor readings 7 Ifa sensor requires different gas you are prompted Change the calibration gas and when you are ready start bump testing by pressing Y Note You can quit the bump calibration procedure and exit to the menu whenever you see Quit Press MODE to quit 31 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 2 6 Single Se
70. rm limits for Low High TWA and STEL alarm If the concentration exceeds any of the preset limits the alarms are activated immediately to warn both the MultiRAE MX user and a remote safety officer if wireless 1s enabled of the alarm condition In addition the MultiRAE MX alarms if one of the following conditions occurs battery voltage low pump blocked PID lamp failed etc When the low battery alarm occurs there may be approximately 10 minutes of operating time remaining In this case it is recommended that you promptly change or charge the battery in a non hazardous location 15 2 Changing The Alarm Mode Your choices are Auto Reset and Latched A latched alarm stays on until you acknowledge the alarm by pressing a button An auto reset alarm turns off when the condition that set off the alarm is no longer present for instance a high H2S reading that exceeds the preset threshold and triggers an alarm but then lowers below that threshold turning the alarm off 1 Enter the Alarm Mode sub menu of the Alarms section under the Programming Menu 2 Select Auto Reset or Latched by pressing N to select and Y to confirm the choice 3 Press Y to save your selection 65 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 15 3 Alarm Signal Summary Hygiene Mode Alarm Type Buzzer amp LED Display Vibration Super Alarm 4 beeps sec Super Alarm screen 400ms Man Down Bee Man Down Alarm 400ms Alarm screen Man Down E gt gt E 2 beep
71. rt the flow of gas and then press Y to begin calibration A countdown screen is shown You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing N If the calibration reaches its conclusion it shows the sensor names and tells you whether the calibration passed or failed followed by the sensor readings 99 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 11 4 2 Single Sensor Span Calibration To perform span calibration of an individual sensor follow these steps At the Calibration Menu select Single Sensor Span Select a sensor from the list Connect the calibration adapter and connect it to a source of calibration gas Start the flow of calibration gas Verify that the displayed calibration value meets the concentration label on the gas cylinder NH wn Calibration Fresh Air Multi Sensor Span Single Sensor Zero Cal Reference Change Cal Gas Multi Cal Select ENEE 6 Press Y to start calibrating You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing N Calibration Select Sensor Span Calibration Span Calibration Span Calibration Span Cal Reading Fresh Air Multi Sensor Span LEL LEL LEL LEL Single Sensor Zero OXY 50 LEL 50 LEL Single Sensor Span H2S Apply Gas Calibrating Span Calibration Span Calibration C3H8 Cal Reference AGA Piit Change Cal Gas Multi Cal Select CCU O O am IR auna ST IEA Select Sensor After a timer countdown the span calibra
72. s sec Are you OK screen 400ms Warning Lamp at PID location Fail 3 beeps sec DPP at LEL location 400ms Pump 3 beeps sec Blinking pump symbol 400ms Max 3 beeps sec Max at sensor location 400ms Low Low at sensor location 400ms Negative Neg at sensor location 400ms STEL 1 beep sec STEL al SE 400ms location TWA 1 beep sec IA ge 400ms location Bump Fail 1 beep sec 400ms Datalog Full 1 beep sec Blinking datalog symbol 400ms Calibration ees Required NE Full Bottle symbol Reading Backlight n Blinking reading Reading Blinking reading Blinking 9999 Reading E E Reading Reading Reading O Reading O Reading O Reading Reading Bump Required Battery 1 beep min Blinking battery symbol 400ms Nwk Lost 1 beep min SE 400ms symbol Nwk Joined RF symbol with RSSI 400ms Comfort 1 beep min Beep no LED flash Notes Negative means that the reading 1s below zero Nwk Lost means Network Lost This indicates that the MuliRAE has lost wireless connectivity with its network Nwk Joined means that the MultiRAE MX has joined a wireless network Empty Bottle symbol Reading Reading Stays i 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Reading Reading Reading 66 Priority Highest Lowest MultiRAE MX User s Guide Search Mode Alarm Type Buzzer amp LED Display Priority screen Super
73. ses that you can use to configure your Mult RAE MX to automatically apply the appropriate correction factors and produce readings in the units of the desired combustible gas Measurement Sensor On Off Change Meas Gas Measurement Units Select Back y 35 MultiRAE MX User s Guide Measurement gases are organized in four lists e My List is a customized list of gases that you create It contains a maximum of 10 gases and can only be built in ProRAE Studio II on a PC and transferred to the instrument e Last Ten is a list of the last ten gases used by your instrument The list is built automatically and is only updated if the gas selected from Custom Gases or Library is not already in the Last Ten This ensures that there is no repetition e Gas Library is a library that consists of more than 50 gases for the catalytic LEL sensor e Custom Gases are gases with user modified parameters Using ProRAE Studio II all parameters defining a gas can be modified including the name span value s correction factor and default alarm limits Change Gas Select Gas List Select Gas My List Methane LEL Last Ten Butane n Gas Library 10 6 eV Octane n Propane Propane Custom G MN MW ani e y M W 44 1 M W 44 1 CF LEL 1 60 CF LEL 1 60 Select Back y Select Back y Select y Select Back 9 3 3 3 Measurement Units In some cases the measurement unit for displaying data from sensors can be changed Measurement Se
74. sh air calibration for all sensors prior to using the instrument If you do not want to perform a zero calibration press MODE to bypass it If you start a zero calibration and want to abort it press N and the calibration stops and the main display is shown 9 3 7 5 Fast Startup Fast Startup reduces the amount of time between when the instrument is turned on and is ready for use It skips showing you many settings and is best suited to environments where the MultiRAE MX is turned on and off very often during a given day If Fast Startup is not selected then when the instrument starts it shows you details of each sensor including calibration information high and low alarm settings etc 9 3 7 6 Temperature Units The display unit of the internal temperature sensor can be switched between Fahrenheit and Celsius 9 3 7 7 Language English is the default language but other languages can also be selected for the instrument 9 3 7 8 Site ID Choose and enter an 8 digit Site ID to uniquely identify the particular site where the instrument is to be used The first four digits can be an alphabet letter or number while the last four digits can only be numbers This Site ID is included in the datalog report Note Advance through the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9 by one with each press of the Y key To scroll quickly hold down the Y key for as long as you want it to scroll rapidly 45 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 7
75. strument s sensors respond to gas and all the alarms are enabled and functional e The MultiRAE MX multi gas detector must be calibrated if it does not pass a bump test when a new sensor is installed after sensor maintenance has been performed or at least once every 180 days depending on use and sensor exposure to poisons and contaminants e Calibration and bump test intervals and procedures may vary due to national legislation A bump test or calibration can be performed either manually or using the AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test and Calibration System When a bump test or calibration is done manually the instrument makes a pass fail decision based on sensor performance but the user still has the responsibility to make sure all the alarms are enabled and functional An AutoRAE 2 bump test or calibration takes care of both the sensor and alarm tests Consult the AutoRAE 2 User s Guide for details 11 2 1 Flow Rate amp Calilbration Adapter Pumped With its pump speed setting of low or high a MultiRAE MX normally draws in air at a flow rate of between 200 cc min and 300 cc min RAE Systems recommends that a calibration cap used with calibration gas flow rates from 500 cc min to 1000 cc min Installing The Calibration Adapter WARNING Make sure the calibration cap clips on and stays in the correct position during calibration as illustrated below Otherwise the calibration cap must be manually held in the correct position d 8 f f
76. t parameters in its submenus press Y 25 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 Menus And Submenus In Programming Mode menus and submenus are organized as shown here rig Calibration Se co 30 El Alarms Datalog Sensor On Off Clear Datalog Radio ON OFF LCD Contrast LCD Contrast Datalog Interval Sensor Selection Data Selection Memory Full Temperature Action Alarm Units ite Alarm Limits Alarm Mode Multi Sensor Change Meas Span Gas Single Sensor Measurement Zero Units Single Sensor Span nge Cal Alarm Settings Comfort Beep Man Down Alarm Multi Sensor Bump Single Sensor Bump Cal Reference e Sen Change Ca Gas Multi Cal Select ae This menu is available on wirelessly equipped instruments only Pump equipped version only 9 3 1 Editing And Selecting Parameters And Sensors There are a few basic ways to edit parameters select sensors and perform other activities in the MultiRAE MX The actions performed by pressing keys always match 1 to 1 with the boxes along the bottom of the display and the three keys Some parameters are edited by scrolling and selecting individual items black bars behind white text act as highlighters Some include a choice via radio buttons where only one item in a list can be selected while other menus use boxes for you to check with an X and these allow for multiple items in a list to be selected In all cases o
77. t the Travel Charger to a PC 2 Turn on the MultiRAE MX Make sure it is running in Normal mode with the main measurement screen showing Connect the MultiRAE MX to the Travel Charger 4 Activate the PC communications mode on the MultiRAE MX by pressing N repeatedly starting from the main measurement screen until you reach the Communicate With Computer screen 5 Press Y Measurement and datalogging stop and the instrument is now ready to communicate with the PC The display now says Ready To Communicate With Computer 6 Start up the ProRAE Studio II software enter a password and detect the instrument following the directions provided in the ProRAE Studio II User s Guide 7 Follow the instructions in the ProRAE Studio II User s Guide to download the datalog configure the instrument settings or update the MultiRAE MX s firmware 8 When you are done press Y to exit the PC communications mode on the MultiRAE MX The instrument returns to operating in Normal mode SS 61 MultiRAE MX User s Guide AutoRAE 2 1 Follow the instructions in the AutoRAE 2 User s Guide to connect the AutoRAE 2 and the PC using the included cable 2 Make sure the monitor is either turned off or is in AutoRAE 2 Communications Mode 3 Place the instrument into the cradle face down making sure that it is aligned correctly with the contacts on the AutoRAE 2 Cradle s charging port There are two alignment points on
78. tart automatically 7 A countdown screen appears You can abort the calibration at any time during the countdown by pressing N 8 If the calibration is not aborted the display shows the sensor names and tells you whether the calibration passed or failed followed by the sensor readings 32 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 2 7 Cal Reference It is sometimes desirable to calibrate a sensor LEL with a specific gas for best response to a gas you are surveying The Cal Reference library contains calibration curves for LEL sensors for select gases Choose the sensor and then select from the list of reference gases Cal Reference LEL Cal Ref Propane Octane n Butane n Toluene Xylene m Ethanol Gasoline Select Back y Select Done y 9 3 2 8 Change Cal Gas You can change the calibration gas for the MultiRAE s LEL sensor Select from a custom list that you create My List the last ten gases used and user defined custom gases Each gas 1s shown in the list for selection and the screen automatically changes to show its full name chemical formula molecular weight M W and correction factor CP Change Gas Select Gas List Select Gas My List Methane LEL Last Ten Butane n Gas Library 10 6 eV Octane n Propane Propane Custom G MW MW A weg MW 44 1 M W 44 1 CF LEL 1 60 CF LEL 1 60 9 3 2 9 Multi Cal Select This menu allows you to define a group of sensors t
79. tdown reaches zero the Man Down alarm is sounded and LEDs flash continuously e Ifthe person presses N during the countdown answering the Are You OK question with No the Man Down alarm starts If wireless connectivity is enabled a Man Down message is also sent to remote observers IMPORTANT When gas or radiation alarm conditions exist at the same time as the Man Down 1s activated the pre alarm stage is skipped and the instrument goes straight into a Super Alarm gas or radiation and Man Down with four beeps flashes per second 9 3 5 Datalog The instrument displays a floppy disk icon to indicate that a datalog is being recorded The instrument stores the measured gas concentration for each sensor date and time for each measurement Site ID User ID and other parameters The MultiRAE MX memory is sufficient to record six months worth of data for five sensors at one minute intervals 24 7 All data are retained even after the unit is turned off in non volatile memory so that they can be downloaded at a later time to a PC 9 3 5 1 Clear Datalog This operation erases all data stored in the datalog Select Clear Datalog and then Yes Datalog Clear Datalog Datalog Interval Sensor Selection Clear Datalog Datalog Cleared Data Selection Datalog Type Memory Full Action Note Once the datalog is cleared the data cannot be recovered 39 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 9 3 5 2 Datalog Interva
80. the MultiRAE MX Its Li ion battery is charged by connecting the MultiRAE MX to its Travel Charger PN MO1 3021 200 Contacts on the bottom of the instrument meet the Travel Charger s contact pins transferring power The PGM 6268X should only be fitted with RAE Systems Battery Pack type MO01 3055 000 or MO01 3053 000 or Battery Adapter MO1 3054 000 fitted with Duracell MN1500 batteries Note Before connecting the MultiRAE MX with its Travel Charger visually inspect the contacts to make sure they are clean If they are not wipe them with a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents or cleaners WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres recharge remove or replace the battery only in an area known to be non hazardous Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries from different manufacturers IMPORTANT Only use the Travel Charger For Wheel Mark and the Switch Mode Power Supply PN 500 0150 000 designed for use with the MultiRAE MX PN MO1 3021 200 in this application 17 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 6 1 Using The Travel Charger Follow these steps to use the Travel Charger Before attaching the Travel Charger check that it 1s aligned correctly with the base of the MultiRAE MX There are two alignment points on one side and one alignment point on the other side designed to mate with matching points on the bottom of the MultiRAE MX 1 Check bottom of MultiRAE MX 2 Align Travel Charger
81. tion is done The LCD will display whether the calibration was successful and the reading for that calibration gas Note If the sensor calibration fails try again If calibration fails repeatedly turn off the instrument and then replace the sensor WARNING Do not replace sensors in hazardous locations 60 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 12 Datalog Transfer And Monitor Configuration Datalogs can be downloaded from the MultiRAE MX to a computer via the USB port on the Travel Charger or AutoRAE 2 Use the included Mini B USB 5 pin to USB cable to connect the Travel Charger to a computer running ProRAE Studio II or a USB A to USB B cable to connect the AutoRAE 2 Mini B USB 5 Pin port Travel E Mini B USB Charger gt T o 5 Pin to A S USB cable 13 Downloading Datalogs And Performing PC Based Instrument Configuration The Multi RAE MX communicates with a PC running ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration and Data Management software to download datalogs or to configure the instrument Note The most recent version of ProRAE Studio I Instrument Configuration and Data Management software is available for a free of charge download at http www raesystems com downloads product software The MulttRAE MX must be connected to a PC through the supplied Travel Charger or AutoRAE 2 and must be in the PC or AutoRAE 2 communications mode Travel Charger 1 Use the supplied PC Communications Cable USB to mini USB cable to connec
82. ument records that the user has bypassed the bump testing requirement in a Policy Violation report 49 Instrument Must Be Calibrated Before Use Calibrate Now Instrument Must Be Calibrated Before Use Calibrate Now MultiRAE MX User s Guide These are the screens that are shown on a MultiRAE MX after startup if Can Bypass is selected Instrument Must Be Bump Tested Before Use Bump Test Now If Can t Bypass is selected the display looks like this and only allows the options of performing the test or shutting down Instrument Must Be Bump Tested Before Use Bump Test Now 16 Once you have made your selections in ProRAE Studio II you must upload the changes to the instrument Click the icon labeled Upload all settings to the instrument 17 A confirmation screen is shown Click Yes to perform the upload or No to abort Uploading takes a few seconds and a progress bar is shown You can abort the upload by clicking Cancel 18 Exit ProRAE Studio II 19 Press Y on the MultiRAE MX to exit Communication Mode 90 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 10 1 2 Using The MultiRAE MX Travel Charger Make sure the AC adapter is connected and that a USB cable is connected to a computer running Prob AF Studio II 1 Turn on the MultiRAE MX 2 Hold down MODE and N to enter Programming Mode 3 Provide the password 4 Press N until
83. unicate With Computer Cos Exit PC Note Dashed line indicates automatic progression 15 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 5 Wireless Control And Submenus When you step through the main menu as shown in the previous three diagrams there are two screens for wireless communication Note These are only present if the MultiRAE MX is equipped with a wireless module At the Radio On Off screen you can turn the radio on or off 1f the MultiRAE MX is in Advanced User Mode The radio turns off instantly but turning on the radio takes a few seconds so you see a screen that indicates the radio is being turned on If the instrument is in Basic User Mode the option for turning the radio on or off does not appear you can turn it on or off in Programming Mode Yall amp Y Vas Yag agg Yig SUE Radio Is ON Radio Is OFF Turning On Radio Turn Off Turn On Please Wait Yes 1 OI No Yes No ee a as At the Wireless screen you can check communication with other wireless devices and get other useful information about the wireless settings The Wireless menu is divided into a sequence of four pages each presenting different information As you press Y on each of the pages you advance to the next one Yal RY Wireless vas Yal RY Wireless ane Val LY Ping IR ENS Yal RY Wireless Ans Unit ID Parent ID RSSI Region 011F 0000 85 915NA PAN ID Device Type n Radio Type 630 Standard RM900A Chan
84. with Travel Charger s alignment pins bottom of MultiRAE MX for correct orientation with the MultiRAE MX MO Sra WII SE So l 3 Press Travel Charger onto 4 Make sure the Travel Charger bottom of MultiRAE MX is firmly attached Next put the plug from the power supply into the jack on the side of the Travel Charger dE Plug the other end of the charger into a power source AC outlet When power is applied and the MultiRAE MX s battery is charging the LED glows red The LED glows green when the battery is fully charged 18 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 6 2 Replacing A Battery The MultiRAE MX battery packs are plug and play and can be replaced on the go without tools To replace the MultiRAE MX battery 1 Remove the battery adapter from the instrument by sliding the tab and tilting out the adapter Note The belt clip and rubber boot are removed in the illustration for clarity They can be left on while replacing a battery C a IL Y e O O _ n ge as o ol o AY E Y ica Tilt a fully charged battery or alkaline battery adapter into the battery compartment and place it in the instrument 2 Slide the tab back into place to secure the battery 19 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 6 3 Battery States The battery icon on the display shows how much charge is in the battery and alerts you to any charging problems BH NM oO A Full
85. ws on the bottom rear side that secure the boot 1 Remove the belt clip by unscrewing the Philips screw pumped version only 2 Remove the two hex screws located below the battery area 3 Pull the bottom of the boot back over the rear side of the instrument 4 Carefully slide the boot upward and slide it over the D ring and clamp 62 MultiRAE MX User s Guide 14 2 Replacing The Filter s Pumped Version If a filter is dirty or clogged remove it by unscrewing it from the black gas inlet adapter Discard it and replace it with a new filter Perform a pump stall test to make sure the inlet and the external filter are installed properly so that there are no leaks in the system S gt Diffusion Version If the filters appear dirty remove the sensor compartment cover to access them this requires removing the rubber boot first 5 0029000 a y OYODO OOYO lee Remove the four screws Remove the O rings and then remove the filters Replace the sensor v V holding the sensor Replace them with new filters press around the compartment cover and compartment cover in perimeter of each to ensure that the adhesive tighten the four screws place holds them firmly and install the O rings in their proper locations O rings may need to be replaced as well if they appear worn down cracked or dirty 14 3 Replacing The Gas Inlet Adapter Pumped Versions Only When you remove the black gas inldet adapter
86. y of the alarms does not respond to this test check the Alarm Settings in Programming Mode It is possible that any or all of the alarms have been turned off If all of the alarms are turned on but one or more of them buzzer LED lights or vibration alarm does not respond to this test do not use the instrument Contact your RAE Systems distributor for technical support 7 4 Pump Status IMPORTANT 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 a au If there is a pump failure or obstruction that disrupts the pump the alarm sounds and you see this icon blinking on and off Once the obstruction is removed you can try to restart the pump by pressing the Y If the pump does not restart and the pump stall alarm continues consult the Troubleshooting section of this guide or contact RAE Systems Technical Support Note Pump Status is not indicated on diffusion MultiRAE MXs 7 5 Calibration Status The instrument displays this icon next to the sensor that requires calibration Calibration is required and indicated by this icon if The sensor module has been replaced with one whose calibration is overdue The defined period of time between calibrations has been exceeded If you have changed the calibration gas type

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