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1. AutoRAE 2 AutoRAE 2 Cradles Controller maximum of 10 Calibration gas cylinders each has a demand flow regulator Cross Sensitivities Determine The Order In Which Sensors Should Be Calibrated Gases used for calibration should be configured and connected to inlet 1 inlet 2 inlet 3 etc in the order in which the sensors should be calibrated This applies to both a standalone cradle and controller based systems Refer to page 17 for more details Information on the order of calibration is available in RAE Systems Technical Note TN 114 60 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 3 Placing Monitors In Cradles When you are ready to perform bump tests or calibration tests place MultiRAE or ToxiRAE Pro monitors in the cradles following the instructions shown on page 19 21 4 Performing A Bump Test The AutoRAE 2 Controller lets you perform bump tests on individual instruments or all instruments that are cradled A bump test can be initiated by pressing a Bump button on the Cradle or selecting a Bump Test via the AutoRAE 2 Controller menus Press Y which selects Function AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro v k MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro o oa N QO A Q N MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro A menu is shown with Bump Test at the top of the list already selected the triangle to the right of the name indicates the
2. as Time Elapsed 0 Note The AutoRAE 2 Controller s display shows this message while it is connected and communicating with a PC running ProRAE Studio II Communicating with Computer Please follow instructions in ProRAE Studio Il Calibration and Bump Testing Can not be Performed until AUtoRAE 2 Exits Communications Mode In ProRAE Studio II the AutoRAE 2 Controller is shown including its Serial Number under Online M ProRAE Studio II Untitled Fie Operation Help Qe Online Ct AutoRAE 2 Controller T0210007P 1 85 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide You can expand the view to show AutoRAE 2 Cradles attached to the AutoRAE 2 Controller by clicking the to the left of the image of the AutoRAE 2 Controller ProRAE Studio II Untitled oj x File Operation Help wha AKxX 5 Ci AutoRAE2 T0210014P1 01 MutiRAE2 Cradle F011DEMO11 02 MultiRAE2 Cradle F011DEMO12 03 MutiRAE2 Cradle F011DEMO 13 Q V1 00 2 Controller T02100 14P 1 Administrator Ai Double click the AutoRAE 2 Controller to check its settings and to program it The Setup Firmware screen appears M ProRAE Studio II Untitled 5 xj Fie Operation Help Pd 2 Setup gt Firmware autoRAE 2 Controlier T02100 14 1 og Notice that it shows the AutoRAE 2 controller is active both in the status bar along the bottom a
3. Upload setup i x Uploading Time Elapsed 0 22 4 Downloading amp Uploading Individual Gas Bottle Settings If you only want to download a single set of Gas Bottle settings from the AutoRAE 2 click the name Gas Bottle 1 through 5 and then click the Get Current Content Settings button If you want to upload a single set of Gas Bottle settings to the AutoRAE 2 click the name Gas Bottle 1 through 5 and then click the Set Current Content Settings button ice 92 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 22 5 Saving The Settings File If you want to save the settings for backup or for use later click the Save Current Data button and then save the file The file has an extension of prs a ProRAE Studio I file 22 6 Recalling Stored Settings If you have previously stored settings in a separate file you can call them up so that you can modify them and or apply them to the AutoRAE 2 system This feature is especially useful if you have multiple individual systems to which similar settings need to be populated 1 Click the Open A Saved File folder icon 2 Find the ProRAE Studio file you want to upload from your PC it will have a prs suffix 3 Click Open Note Opening a file overwrites any settings modified or unmodified already in the active ProRAE Studio II session You may now modify or upload these settings 22 7 Uploading Settings To Multiple AutoRAE 2 Syste
4. 25 Wireless Operation The AutoRAE 2 Controller can communicate wirelessly with a PC running ProoRAE Studio II and operates in the same manner that is the wireless connection substitutes for a hardwired connection This requires purchasing an optional WiFi Adapter and configuring it properly for your network It also requires configuration of the AutoRAE II Controller Software and firmware requirements e ProRAE Studio 2 PRS2 V1 8 1 Build 133 or newer e AutoRAE2 controller firmware V1 20 or newer e AutoRAE 2 Utility V1 02 Build 105 or newer Note This procedure has been tested with NetGear s WNCE2001 Universal Wi Fi Internet Adapter or equivalent 25 1 Part One Configure The AutoRAE 2 Network Interface 1 Connect an Ethernet cable between the PC and the AutoRAE 2 Controller 77s 2 On the AutoRAE 2 Controller enter Function and then Settings choose Select 3 When the dialog box appears input your password Select Done 4 Now choose Network Settings and Select again The first option is DHCP Enable Disable see Figure 1 Network Settings DHCP Enables Disable Host IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Port Humber a T a R Figure 1 AutoRAE2 Network Setting Menu 105 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 5 Enter or verify network settings Following is an example that works with its relative PC settings throughout this procedure a Disable DHCP
5. Bump Test Report Sensor Information Monitor MultiRAE Pro Cradle Number 1 Sensors Installed Serial Number H2S ppm Enabled Pass LEL LEL Enabled Pass Oxy Enabled Pass VOC ppm CO ppm Enabled Pass Disabled N A 00000680 Bump Test Report Sensor Information MultiRAE Pro Cradle Number 1 Monitor Alarm Settings H2S ppm LEL LEL Oxy VOC ppm CO ppm 0 000680 Bump Test Report Next Bump Test Due MultiRAE Pro Cradle Number 1 Monitor Sensor On H2S ppm MM DD YYYY LEL LEL MM DD YYYY Oxy MM DD YYYY VOC ppm MM DD YYYY CO ppm MM DD YYYY 0e0008 H2S ppm LEL LEL Oxy VOC ppm CO ppm 32021364M5 03115196N3 03420044MC O3A4 03060000MC 000000 Bump Test Report Sensor Information Monitor Cradle Number Alarm Settings H2S ppm LEL LEL Oxy VOC ppm CO ppm MultiRAE Pro 1 00000 Monitor Model Firmware Serial Number Tested On Cradle Cradle Type Cradle Model Firmware Serial Number Bump Test Report MultiRAE Pro PGM 6248 V1 03 OXXXXXOXXXXXX 1 MultiRAE Pumped DSK 6001 V1 02 OXXOXXXXXXXXXX 0000600 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 5 Performing Calibration The AutoRAE 2 Controller lets you perform calibration on individual instruments or all instruments that are cradled A calibration can be initiated by pressing a Cal button on the Cradle or selecting a Calibration via t
6. Caution Never use the AutoRAE 2 Cradle or its AC adapter in wet or damp environments or hazardous locations 16 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 6 3 Connecting Calibration Gas The AutoRAE 2 Cradle can accommodate two gas calibration gas cylinders mixture or single gas in each In addition there is a connection labeled Exhaust for venting the gas after it has gone through the AutoRAE 2 Cradle All three connections are barbed to secure the hoses to them All gas connections are barbed to secure the hoses to them Appropriately non reactive non adsorptive tubing with a 1 8 I D should be used Teflon for PID or corrosive or reactive gases Tygon for others The cylinders must have demand flow regulators 0 to 1 000 psig 70 bar installed Exhaust Calibration gas cylinder 1 Calibration gas cylinder 2 IMPORTANT Always check that the active gas configuration on the AutoRAE 2 Cradle and the type concentration of the actual calibration gases connected to the Cradle match before you begin any bump test or calibration Cross Sensitivities Determine The Order In Which Sensors Should Be Calibrated Gases used for calibration should be configured and connected to inlet and then inlet 2 in the order in which the sensors should be calibrated This applies to both a standalone cradle and controller based systems Information on the order of calibration is available in RAE Systems Technical Note TN 114 If MultiRAE sensors have cros
7. File name Y RFP Files RFP ons 17 Click Open 96 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 18 The firmware file is uploaded to the AutoRAE 2 Controller s SD card and the AutoRAE 2 Controller uploads the firmware to the AutoRAE 2 Controller or MultiRAE Pumped Cradle respectively 19 Exit ProRAE Studio II on the PC 20 Disconnect the USB cable 97 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 24 Transferring AUtoRAE 2 Controller Data To A Computer Bump and calibration data is collected each time an instrument is bump tested or calibrated The AutoRAE 2 Controller collects this data and stores it on an SD Card providing a convenient means of storage and easy data transfer Follow this procedure for reading calibration and bump testing data from an AutoRAE 2 controller 1 Connect a USB cable to the AutoRAE 2 Controller and to a PC running ProRAE Studio IT software 2 Make sure the AutoRAE 2 Controller has power and is turned on 3 Start ProRAE Studio II software on the PC Note You can get reports with any level of access privileges 4 Click Detect the instruments automatically the magnifying glass icon with the letter A in it After a few seconds the AutoRAE 2 Controller is found and it is shown along with its firmware version serial number COM port 5 Click Select Auto Detect x m B Serial Number ab AutoRAE 2 Controller V1 00 FQc000001 F RAE AutoRae2 N A 98 AutoRAE 2
8. User s Guide 28 Maintenance Occasional cleaning of the AutoRAE 2 Controller and AutoRAE 2 cradle exterior is recommended Use a damp cloth water only no solvents or cleaners to wipe the exterior case and the dock area Do not use alcohol or solvents Inspect the ports in the dock and the space around and between the buttons and the case If dirt has settled into any of these places use a can of compressed air to blow it out Inspect the gas connections and make sure the tubing from gas cylinders is not damaged or cracked Check the filters on the air inlets often making sure that dirt and debris do not build up and affect performance Important Never use sharp tools or solvents to dislodge small obstructions If debris is lodged in any portion of the AutoRAE 2 Controller or AutoRAE 2 Cradle and cannot be removed by compressed air or soft cloth refer it to qualified service personnel 112 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 29 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 30 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 Technical Support Monday through Friday 7
9. 2 Cradle via a USB cable Press and hold the Bump key until PC appears in the display Start ProRAE Studio II oT Ae ProRAE Studio II 5 Click Administrator Basic User No password Data Manager Administrator 6 Basic User No password Data Manager Administrator 7 Click OK 8 Click Detect the instruments automatically M ProRAE Studio II Untitled Detect the instruments automatically 42 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 9 Select the AutoRAE 2 Cradle Auto Detect 10 Click Select Auto Detect MultiRAE Pumped V1 00 FI1DEMO22 COM5 11 The three options on the left are Setup Firmware and Tool Click Firmware M ProRAE Studio O Untitled rE 43 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 12 Click Run Programmer 13 Click the button that says Open 14 Find and select the firmware file with a rfp extension A PsA At 15 Click Open 16 Click Start 17 The firmware is uploaded to the AutoRAE 2 Cradle 18 Exit PC Communications mode on the AutoRAE 2 Cradle by pressing Bump The display should now show G8 19 Exit ProRAE Studio II on the PC 20 Disconnect the USB cable 44 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 15 Using A Stand Alone AutoRAE 2 Cradle For Datalog Transfer Monitor Configuration and Firmware Upgrades Datal
10. AutoRAE 2 Controller has an internal real time clock RTC which is set via ProRAE Studio I A small button cell is soldered to the main board to keep the clock running when power is removed from the system it is recharged when power is connected In addition three AA replaceable batteries in the AutoRAE 2 Controller maintain the last calibration record in the event that it is not written to the SD card L ae A Make sure the AutoRAE 2 Controller is turned off and the AC adapter disconnected Remove the two Phillips head screws that secure the battery compartment cover Remove the battery compartment cover Insert three AA batteries alkaline or lithium paying attention to their polarity Replace the cover 49 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 18 2 Attaching An External Filter In order to ensure that fresh air is uncontaminated by dust or other materials use a filter on the AutoRAE 2 Controller s fresh air inlet The inlet 1s located at the top end on the left side Inspect the filter periodically and replace it as necessary if it is dirty damaged or contaminated AutoRAE 2 Controller top view E N Press filter onto receptacle 19 Powering an AutoRAE 2 Controller Based System An AutoRAE 2 Controller based system is powered by its 12V 7 5A AC adapter The jack for the AC adapter connection is in the recess on the left side of the AutoRAE 2 Controller next to the power on off switch Plug the barrel end of the AC
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12. Pro Warm up 3 No Instrument 4 No Instrument The warm up time depends on the sensors installed in the instrument and their individual warm up requirements During warm up the two Cradle LEDs labeled Bump and Cal blink orange in alternation and the instrument s name in the AutoRAE 2 54 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Controller s display is accompanied by Warm up When an instrument is warmed up the two LEDs glow continuously green and the AutoRAE 2 Controller s display shows the word Ready next to the instrument name without highlighting Note If there is a sensor mismatch the name will be highlighted in yellow This indicates that you may now perform a bump test or calibration If the instrument fails to warm up the Cradle s Bump and Cal LED lights will blink red in alternation and the buzzer will alarm The AutoRAE 2 Controller s display highlights the instrument in red with the word Error Remove the monitor from the cradle and refer to the information on the instrument display 20 7 Testing When the AutoRAE 2 Controller is turned on it performs a self test SD card checks whether an SD card is present whether it is full or nearing full capacity etc a test of each attached AutoRAE 2 Cradle and then a test of any instruments that are in the cradles Bump testing and calibration can only take place on an instrument if its tests are passed including compatibility between the gas setting
13. Pro adapters are shown here Adapter for ToxiRAE Pro ToxiRAE Pro CO2 and ToxiRAE Pro LEL Adapter for ToxiRAE Pro PID Align the two holes in the appropriate adapter with the two matching ports inside the Capture Mechanism Adapter for ToxiRAE Pro Adapter for ToxiRAE Pro CO2 and ToxiRAE Pro PID ToxiRAE Pro LEL Note The adapters can be removed by pulling on the thumb tab at the top of each one it fits into a niche in the capture mechanism 20 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Each adapter comes with a sticker for the inside of the cradle It is especially recommended that you install these stickers particularly if both types of adapters are being used in multiple cradles connected to an AutoRAE 2 Controller Place self adhesive sticker here 6 5 2 Placing A ToxiRAE Pro Monitor In The Cradle 1 Make sure the correct adapter is located in the cradle s capture mechanism 2 Make sure the external filter on the instrument is not dirty or clogged and screwed onto the instrument inlet tightly 3 Make sure the monitor is either turned off or is in AutoORAE 2 Communications Mode 4 Place the instrument into the cradle face down making check that it is aligned correctly with the contacts on the AutoRAE 2 Cradle s charging port 5 Press in on the capture mechanism to lock the ToxiRAE Pro in place Note There is no need to remove the external filter rubber boot belt clip or wrist strap from the monitor
14. a button Simply cradle the monitor and the system will take care of all calibration testing and recharging The AutoRAE 2 is a flexible modular system that can be configured to meet your calibration requirements effectively and efficiently An AutoRAE 2 system can be as simple as a single cradle deployed in standalone mode to calibrate one instrument at a time or as powerful as a networked controller based system supporting ten monitors and five distinct calibration gas cylinders Key Features e Automatic testing calibration charging and reports management Deployable as a standalone cradle or a controller based system with up to 10 cradles Controller with a large color LCD display Up to 5 calibration gas cylinders can be connected at the same time Data storage on a standard SD card Bench top or wall mounted use Instruments supported MulttRAE Lite Pumped MultiRAE and MultiRAE Pro ToxiRAE Pro ToxiRAE Pro PID ToxiRAE Pro LEL and ToxiRAE Pro CO2 and QRAE 3 pumped and diffusion models e Unique cradle for all ToxiRAE Pro family cradle supplied with adapters e Networking capability optional e Wireless networking capability using external Wi Fi module for AutoRAE 2 optional Benefits Easy one touch bump testing calibration charging and reports management Supports a wide variety of gases including exotics Optimized for field use does not require a computer to operate Firmware upgradeable to protect yo
15. battery is fully charged CHARGE Era 11 Removing An instrument From A Cradle When you want to remove an instrument from a cradle press down on the red release lever until the capture mechanism springs forward releasing the instrument Then lift the instrument from the cradle inlet side first IMPORTANT If you remove an instrument that is warming up or under bump test or calibration the process is interrupted and requires that you place the instrument back in the cradle to restart the process Anytime you interrupt a process that process must be started over an interrupted process cannot be resumed 28 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 11 1 AUtoRAE 2 Reports After you perform any test on an instrument the display on the instrument gives a report for each test that has been done If any test was not performed you are informed on the instrument s screen AutoRAE 2 Report Fresh Air Calibration Fresh Air Cal N A Zero Cal N A Operation Not Span Cal N A Performed Span 2 Cal N A Bump Test N A Step through the screens to see results from tests that were performed For example on the MultiRAE Bump Test Bump Test Pass Pass 07 14 12 07 14 12 HS H3S Pass Pass 07 14 12 07 14 12 voc 07 14 12 Fresh Air Calibration 29 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Select Exit to return the monitor to Normal Measurement Mode Retur
16. is no selection indicated Bump Test Calibration Request Cradle Instrument Bump Cal MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro No Instrument MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro 0 MultiRAE Pro 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Bump Cal will start automatically in You can start the bump tests and calibrations immediately by pressing Y Otherwise a countdown begins When it reaches zero the bump and calibrations are initiated You can quit during this time press N The instruments will undergo a bump test or calibration using parameters stored in the attached AutoRAE 2 Controller A stand alone AutoRAE 2 Cradle uses the configuration stored in its internal configuration 73 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 7 Printing and Configuration Settings In addition to showing status of the most recent bump and calibration testing the main screen provides access to printing reports and to the AutoRAE 2 Controller s settings where you can check settings and change the password At the main screen press Y which selects Function AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro Ready MultiRAE Pro Ready MultiRAE Pro Ready MultiRAE Pro Ready MultiRAE Pro Ready MultiRAE Pro Ready MultiRAE Pro Ready 1 2 3 4 5 MultiRAE Pro Ready 6 7 8 9 MultiRAE Pro Ready Ready 21 7 1 Printing Connect a USB cable is connected to a printer and to the USB A p
17. selection AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status 1 MultiRAE Pro Warm up 3 No Instrument 4 No instrument Bump Test p gt Calibrate Print Settings 61 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide When you press Y to click Select this screen appears AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE Pq Bump All 1 MultiRAE Pro 2 MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pa3 MultiRAE Pro 4 MultiRAE Pro I I I MultiRAE Pts multiRAE Pro I I E 6 MultiRAE Pro 7 MultiRAE Pro Bump Test 8 multiRAE Pro Calibrate 9 MultiRAE Pro Print 10 No Instrument Settings Note A grayed out box indicates that it cannot be selected When you check Bump All the Bump All checkbox and all of the other checkboxes for identified instruments are checked AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status gt 1 MultiRAEPro Ready MultiRAE Pq Bump All 1 MultiRAE Pro 2 MultiRAE Pro 3 MultiRAE Pro 4 MultiRAE Pro 5 MultiRAE Pro 6 MultiRAE Pro 7 MultiRAE Pro Bump Test 8 MultiRAE Pro Calibrate 9 MultiRAE Pro 10 No Instrument BKKKKKKKKKK Print Settings 62 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide You can also select individual instruments for bump testing e Press N to scroll down the list e Press Y to toggle the selection between checked and unchecked e After you have made your selection s press MODE to start the bump test AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instru
18. to change the sort order v A 12 Select a report by clicking on the report s date and number Note You can change the name of a report by double clicking its name and then changing the name in the dialog box that pops up Rename Report xi tesa 102 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 13 When you are done click OK Caution Once you change the name of the report and click OK the change cannot be undone If you want to change the report s name back to its original you must do it by typing in the information With a record set highlighted click any of the three report types Calibration report Bump Test report Policy Violation report A typical bump or calibration report is shown in the right window ff ProRAE Studio II Untitled a O xj File Operation Help Ww Ea El Online AutoRAE 2 Controller T0210007P 1 El 01 QRAE 3 Cradle T026A10021 QRAE 3 M02GB20015 CAONBUmE Test pem Current Report 001 2014 04 01 10 38 01 e Setup Datalog 001 2014 04 01 10 38 01 RAE Systems by Honeywell E 002 2014 04 01 10 40 41 BUMP TEST CERTIFICATE z 003 2014 04 01 10 40 45 P S004 2014 04 01 16 32 29 ip Reports 005 2014 04 01 16 32 34 e TEST SUMMARY A Bump Test Result a Firmware Recommended Action 4 1 2014 10 37 50 Test performed on aX Tool Instrument Tested Product Name QRAE 3 Model Name PGM 2530 FirmWare V1 16 Serial Number M02GB2
19. up Important If sensors are still warming when entering AutoRAE 2 Communications Mode the instrument will not be ready until the sensors are warmed 23 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 7 Performing A Bump Test RAE Systems recommends that a bump test be performed on all portable instruments prior to each day s use A bump test is defined as a brief exposure of the monitor to the test gas to make sure that sensor respond to gas and alarms are functional and enabled e The monitor 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 e Calibration intervals and bump test procedures may vary due to national legislation 1 Connect calibration gas cylinders that match the gas settings configured on the Cradle as specified for Bottles 15 and 16 under Gas Config 8 see Section 13 1 2 Insert an instrument in the AutoRAE 2 Cradle as described in Section 6 4 and wait for it to warm up as described in Section 6 5 3 When the instrument is warmed up both LEDs are glowing green press Bump to initiate a bump test The Cradle produces a beep to signal the start of a bump test 4 The Bump LED flashes green when a bump test is under way The Cal LED stays dark 5 If the instrument passes a bump test the Bump LED will turn solid green Note See page 26 for an explanation of the LED indications that tell you which operations are unde
20. wireless modem and a WiFi Internet Adapter connected to AutoRAE2 Communication will be over a wireless network 106 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 1 Keep all the network settings that you provided in Part One Disconnect and remove the Ethernet cable 2 Connect a Wi Fi Internet Adapter the Netgear WNCE2001 NetGear Universal Wi Fi Internet Adapter is recommended to the PC s network port using the Ethernet cable shipped with the WiFi Internet Adapter Connect power to the WiFi Internet Adapter 3 Open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties of the PC network port Set Obtain an IP address automatically as in Figure 3 for the WiFi Internet Adapter setup Also make sure the Obtain DNS server address automatically button is selected Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Figure 3 Set PC network properties to automatic for the WiFi Internet Adapter 4 Make sure that the PC has no other Ethernet connection wired or wireless except the connection to the WiFi Internet Adapter Open a web browser in Windows The WiFi Internet Adapter setup menu will be shown as F
21. 0015 AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test and Calibration System Controller Cradle Product Name AutoRAE 2 Controller Model Name DKS 6000 DKS 6003 FirmWare V1 20 V0 00 Serial Number FOxx000001 TO26A10021 DETAILED TEST RESULTS Audible Alarm N A Visual Alarm N A Gas Information Sensors Installed Serial Number Status Result LEL 96LEL LESSEE CE Enable Fail AutoRAE 2 Controller V1 20 AutoRAE2 Controller T0210007P 1 Administrator YW 24 1 Exporting Reports The report can be exported for archiving or sending It can be saved as a Rich Text Format rtf file making it easy to import into most word processing programs such as Microsoft Word or it can be saved as a text file txt Click this button locate where you want to save the file select the type of file RTF or TXT rename it if you like and then click Save 103 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 24 2 Saving A Configuration Upon Exit When you close ProRAE Studio II after you have downloaded reports or made changes you will see this prompt Li x 2 Content has been changed Do you want to save o cme If you do not want to save changes to the configuration click No If you want to save the changes click Yes Select a name for the file which will be saved as a ProRAE Studio configuration file with an extension of prs and select where you would like to save it Then click Save 104 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide
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24. 17 W x 8 86 L x 1 65 H 55 x 225 x 42 mm Charges one instrument at a time Cradles Supported AutoRAE 2 Controller Up to 10 cradles total any mix No additional cradles supported Display AutoRAE 2 Controller 5 7 TFT 320 x 240 graphical backlit color LCD 2 seven segment LEDs AutoRAE 2 Controller 3 buttons Mode Y and N 2 buttons Bump and Cal Real time Clock AutoRAE 2 Controller Visible Alarm Indicators AutoRAE 2 Controller Color graphical LCD display Tri color red green yellow LED lights Audible Alarm AutoRAE 2 Controller 90dB 12 30 cm AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Gas Port Connectors AutoRAE 2 Controller Connectors with 200 series barbs 1 8 3 18 mm ID tubing Gas Regulator AutoRAE 2 Controller Demand flow regulator 0 to 1 000 psig 70 bar Data Storage AutoRAE 2 Controller Standard 2 GB SD card with security lock None Data stored only on PC PC Communications AutoRAE 2 Controller USB Type B port for direct connection to PC AutoRAE 2 User s Guide AUTORAE 2 CRADLE 3 Overview An AutoRAE 2 Cradle can be deployed as a stand alone station for automatic charging bump testing and calibrating monitors and printing certificates on a serial printer or as part of an AutoRAE 2 Controller based system which can accommodate up to 10 AutoRAE 2 Cradles These can be all the same or a mix of MultiRAE QRAE 3 and ToxiRAE Pro models When an AutoRAE 2 Cradle is connected to the Aut
25. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MultiRAE Pro 10 MultiRAE Pro 56 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 Preparing For Bump Testing amp Calibration Before performing a bump test or calibration the AutoRAE 2 must be set up refer to Section 16 for details have an SD card with sufficient available memory in it power applied and calibration cylinders connected 21 1 SD Memory Card The AutoRAE 2 Controller electronically stores system files and reports on a standard SD memory card as well as system specific data IMPORTANT The 2GB SD card that comes with the AutoRAE 2 Controller is pre formatted and ready for use RAE Systems P N 550 0300 000 If you purchase an SD card from another vendor it can be greater than 2GB but only 2GB of space will be used by the AutoRAE 2 Controller Note The SD card inside AutoRAE 2 can only be used for AutoRAE 2 recording Do not save other files to the SD card Although a 2GB SD card can hold approximately 3 years worth of daily bump calibration or combined data for 500 instruments transferring reports from the SD card to a PC every 6 months is recommended This enhances data security and speeds the data transfer process IMPORTANT The AutoRAE 2 cannot operate without an SD card in its slot Note If no SD card is in the slot when the AutoRAE 2 Controller is turned on or the SD is locked or if the SD card is removed during operation the display shows this message ERROR Code 4001 SD
26. AE 2 Controller Restart the AutoRAE 2 Controller Disable the PC s Ethernet port Enable the PC s Wi Fi and connect the PC to the same wireless network as the WiFi Internet Adapter In this example the wireless network used is RAEGN as shown in Figure 4 There are two ways to connect using manual or automatic connection a Manually Open the corresponding TCP IP properties of the PC Wi Fi wireless port Manually set the IP address subnet mask and default gateway as shown in Figure 4 for connection to the AutoRAE 2 Controller which has DHCP disabled b Automatically DHCP enabled At the AR2 site enter the AutoRAE 2 network setting menu See Figure 3 Enable the DHCP function of the AutoRAE 2 Controller Ethernet port then exit to AR2 normal mode Keep the PC wireless port setting as shown in Figure 3 that is set it to get the IP address automatically 109 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 9 Close the Windows Properties dialog box and wait for a few seconds The PC will wirelessly connect to the AutoRAE 2 Controller 10 Run ProRAE Studio II which should be able to detect the AutoRAE 2 Controller via WiFi connection and communicate with the AutoRAE 2 Controller Wireless Network WiFi Internet Adapter with wireless connection AutoRAE 2 Controller 110 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 26 Wall Mounting A Controller amp Cradles The AutoRAE 2 can be used on a flat surface or it can be mounted on a wall
27. AUtORAE 2g Automatic Test and Calibration System User s Guide Rev E April 2014 P N T02 4001 000 Product Registration Register your product online by visiting 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 Inc AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Contents Read Before Operating sccsi 500ss lt sssesscsssiasassesevatiuaiacsshersoecsiarieseacouaacdsatindeSnnsteevinnaseinwwaceavn 4 1 AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test and Calibration System General Information ccc008 5 PAE 0 1 61H ELE O tc R EE eS ne A AA E eT ee A ee ee ee 7 DV i asa esc senses sates EE seca sass nds Saas ss acon aa os E AEN aavoaanecdae 9 om Standard Package C OMe 0S 1sscnrcosacenssiosaatarsaatasasenedesacncateacednseaaansaatonateastenaeesatesteaecs 13 4 Installing End Caps For Stand Alone USe cc cccccccccccsssssssssssseeeecceeceeeeeeeeesaaaessssseeseeeseeeess 14 5 Powering The AUloR AT 2 Cradle vcccesccincssazserzssciccessevisvaniaansiesasnraatiosesveszasedseaniacsshetacatantvesceuesest 15 6 Preparing For Bump Testing amp Calibration cccccccccccccccccccceseeeesesseeseeececeeeeeeeseeeeaaaaaeeseenes 16 6 1 Installing An External Filter xz con csscssescvaccnestessonereiicansncievevneieiacestebstennrsiieseuxadszusn
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29. ED indications tell you of errors during calibration AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 9 Bump And Cal Error And Status Messages The LEDs labeled Bump and Cal above the two keys on the AutoRAE 2 Cradle provide information about status during bump and calibration testing The following table explains the various messages Status BumpLED Cal LED Warm up in Orange Orange Pressing keys has no effect progress blinking in blinking in alternation alternation with with Cal LED Bump LED Warm up error Red Red Remove the instrument from the blinking in blinking in cradle and take the action alternation alternation with indicated on the instrument s with Cal LED Bump LED display Warm up Green solid Green solid Press Bump or Cal key to completed perform a bump test or successfully calibration Bump test in Green Do not remove the instrument or progress blinking the process will be interrupted Pressing keys has no effect Bump test Green solid The bump test result pass has completed been logged You may remove successfully the instrument from the Cradle for use or leave it on the Cradle for the next AutoRAE 2 operation or to charge its battery 26 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Status Bump LED _ Cal LED User Action Bump test failed Red blinking Off The bump test result fail has slowly been logged Off Calibration in Green Do not remove the instrument or progress blinking the process will be inte
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31. MODE to select Done and start the calibration AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE Py Bump All 1 MultiRAE Pro v 2 MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE P 3 MultiRAE Pro 4 MultiRAE Pro V MultiRAE Pts MultiRAE Pro L MultiRAE P 6 MultiRAE Pro 7 MultiRAE Pro vV Bump Test gt Is MultiRAE Pro M Calibrate 9 MultiRAE Pro V 10 No Instrument Print Settings Press N to select Exit and then press Y to exit 69 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide A screen shows the instruments to be calibrated and begins a countdown All calibrations are then performed automatically PERFORMING CALIBRATION Performing Fresh air calibration Span Calibration Visual Alarms Test Audible Alarms Test Please Wait 21 5 1 Interrupting A Calibration Releasing an instrument from an AutoRAE 2 Cradle or otherwise interrupting a calibration suspends the test and this message appears on the AutoRAE 2 Controller s display PERFORMING CALIBRATION Bump testing or calibration cannot continue An instrument under testing has been removed from the cradle Please press Abort to exit Please Wait 70 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide If you remove the instrument calibration cannot resume You must abort the calibration and restart it Press N to abort the calibration This screen is displayed Calibration Aborted After calibration is complete the AutoRAE 2 contr
32. RAE 2 Cradles are attached to the AutoRAE 2 Controller the AutoRAE 2 controller acts as the command center for the system The Controller powers the entire system manages all the configuration settings and its built in pump and valves control the gas flow Note An AutoRAE 2 Terminal Adapter must be attached to the rightmost cradle in order for an AutoRAE 2 Controller based system to work IMPORTANT Before using the AutoRAE 2 Controller it must be configured using ProRAE Studio II software to set the gas types and concentrations as well as the time and date See page 83 for details 18 Setting Up an AutoRAE 2 Controller based System A single AutoRAE 2 Controller can connect with up to 10 AutoRAE 2 Cradles these can be all of one kind or mixed types The Terminal Adapter must be connected to the final rightmost AutoRAE 2 Cradle To assemble an AutoRAE 2 Controller Based System slide an AutoRAE 2 Cradle snugly against the AutoRAE 2 Controller If you have more than one AutoRAE 2 Cradle slide each one against the other until all are held snugly Then slide the Terminal Adapter against the last one Press them all into place once more and then insert the Philips screws that hold the units securely together AutoRAE 2 gt E OR Tighten all of the Philips screws and then press the black plastic caps over them 48 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 18 1 Installing Batteries For The Real Time Clock The
33. This requires drilling holes into the wall and inserting screws to hold the AutoRAE 2 Important Make sure the wall is strong enough to support the weight of the AutoRAE 2 Controller and attached AutoRAE 2 cradles If necessary mount a piece of plywood or use other reinforcement for the wall Use a pair of slotted TS35 DIN rails 35mm high x 7 5mm deep cut to slightly longer than the length of the assembled system and attach to a strong wall or other rigid surface using low profile screws Make sure the center to center spacing of the slotted rails is 135 mm em re Once the rails have been firmly fastened to the wall slide the AutoRAE 2 Controller from the left side onto the rails Then slide an AutoRAE 2 Cradle onto the rails from the right side Make sure that the last AutoRAE 2 Cradle has the Terminal Adapter from the AutoRAE 2 Controller attached 111 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Once all the AutoRAE 2 units have been slid onto the rails press them together insert the screws to secure them to each other and then place the plastic caps over the screws Refer to page 48 for assembly details Make sure that the power cord and the AC Adapter as well as all gas lines are properly protected from damage and tampering 27 Transferring Bump And Calibration Data Bump and calibration data is collected in the MultitRAE s datalog each time an instrument is bump tested or calibrated To download the data consult the MultiRAE
34. User s Guide 6 This screen appears M ProRAE Studio TI Untitled File Operation Help UAA x 7 Expand either Online or Offline to view Instruments 8 Click Instruments I ProRAE Studio II Untitled wha AX x 99 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Instruments that have been bump tested and calibrated on a system with this AutoRAE 2 Controller are shown M ProRAE Studio II Untitled File Operation Help what QAXxK amp MultiRAE MBB3Z044N8 _ Toxi RAE Pro G0242029PB 100 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 9 Double click on an instrument to view its reports m ProRAE Studio I II Untitled awe O ISA M l RK ToxiRAE Pro G024201 101 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 10 Click Reports and the window changes M ProRAE Studio II Untitled 105 x File Operation Help T E se ay ve X oh mee Calibration Bump Test Reports Datalog c mm AS E m 4 ra gt ras No current report 11 Click the Download All Reports button y If there are no reports an alert appears INFORMATION x Fie Operasion Heb WAARK Ocal Calibration Bump Test Reports av lt 9 EEA X a 001 2012 06 14 170852 No current report E oo 2012 05 14 17 1745 If the list is long you can change the order so the list order is reversed from 001 002 003 etc to 003 002 001 etc Press one of these two buttons
35. adapter into the AutoRAE 2 and the transformer into an AC outlet Caution Never use the AutoRAE 2 Controller or its AC adapter in wet or damp environments or hazardous locations Plug barrel from AC Wa adapter into jack 50 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 20 Operating A Controller And Attached Cradles When An AutoRAE 2 Controller is attached to one or more AutoRAE 2 Cradles the buttons on the AutoRAE 2 Cradles are only used to initiate a bump test or calibration The two character LED displays on each Cradle show the ID number for the respective Cradle All operations and settings are controlled by the AutoRAE 2 Controller 20 1 Turning The AutoRAE 2 Controller On Toggle the switch on the side of the AutoRAE 2 Controller The LCD display turns on and the LED on the on off switch glows red The system performs a self test covering the AutoRAE 2 s internal pump and valves Terminal Adapter gas pressure in connected cylinders and other vital components and parameters As each cradle is powered up its Bump and Cal LEDs turn on momentarily and the two character LED display lights up showing the Cradle ID number in the system 20 2 Turning The AutoRAE 2 Controller Off Toggle the switch on the side of the AutoRAE 2 Controller The display and power LED go dark as do all the LEDs on attached cradles 20 3 Startup Routine When you turn on the system the AutoRAE 2 Controller s display shows this screen AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test
36. ailable wireless networks within range Your choices will be different e fi NETGEAR Ethernet to Wirel SCM E H mywifiext com welcome ntm a NETGEAR 5 MAR T WIZARD configuration assistant Universal WiFi Internet Adapter mode WNCE2001 Please enter the security passphrase associated with your existing network 2 Apply Security Name SSID RAEGN Security Type WPA PSK TKIP AES Passphrase sansssssnnsan 8 63 characters or 64 hex digits Note The passphrase is case sensitive Netgear is not the same as netgear lt Back Continue Figure 5 Enter a password to access the selected wireless network 108 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide IB NETGEAR Ethernet to Wirele SS ee D www mywifiext com welcome htm SMARTWIZARD centiguran guration assistant Universal WiFi Internet Adapter mode WNCE2001 You have successfully connected to wireless network RAEGN This is your wireless setting Name SSID RAEGN Security Type WPA PSK TKIP Passphrase raesystems456 i To manage advanced settings please enter httpvwaww mywiflext netin any browser such as Internet Explorer You 4 Review Settings may close the browser now Figure 6 Confirm that the WiFi Internet adapter successfully connected to the selected wireless network 6 10 Exit the WiFi Internet Adapter setup Unplug the Ethernet cable between the WiFi Internet Adapter and the PC and connect it to the AutoR
37. and Calibration System It then goes through a series of tests and shows several screens including configuration information for the five gas inlets 5l AutoRAE 2 User s Guide If the system s initial checkout passes then this screen 1s displayed AutoRAE 2 Controller Valve amp Manifold Check Terminal Adapter Check If either or both mechanical tests fail then a red square with an X in it indicates the problem AutoRAE 2 Controller Valve amp Manifold Check Terminal Adapter Check x If the Controller Valve amp Manifold Check fails you should turn off the system and contact RAE Systems Technical Support If the Terminal Adapter Check fails make sure the Terminal Adapter is connected to the last AutoRAE 2 Cradle and that all of the AutoRAE Cradles in the system are firmly connected Try restarting the system If everything is connected but the test fails again contact RAE Systems Technical Support 52 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide If all tests pass then this screen is displayed indicating that the AutoRAE 2 system is ready for use AutoRAE 2 Cradle Instrument Status gt 1 No instrument 2 No instrument 3 No instrument 4 No instrument If there are instruments in the cradles their warm up process starts automatically as soon as their respective cradle has been powered up and identified by the AutoRAE 2 Controller 20 4 User Interface All functions and configurat
38. and the AutoRAE 2 Cradle 2 Make sure the AutoRAE 2 Cradle is on AC adapter connected and plugged in 3 Put the Cradle into PC communications mode Press and hold the Bump key for five seconds until the 2 digit LED display at the bottom left of the Cradle shows PC 4 Start ProRAE Studio II software on the PC 5 Select Administrator and input the password the default is rae 6 Click Detect the instruments automatically the magnifying glass icon with the letter A in it After a few seconds the cradle is found and is shown 7 Click Select x rn Peren QRAE 3Cradle V1 20 T026A10021 COM3 115200 8 Click Setup M ProRAE Studio I Untitled File Operation Help wha XxX oa Firmware 32 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 9 ProRAE Studio II downloads the AutoRAE 2 Cradle s configuration data a progress bar is shown during downloading Download Setup A d T 4 an A M XK QRAE 3 Cradle esse ieee e QRAE 3 Cradle 1T026A10021 After Bump Test Failed Calibration i Gas Inlet 1 Functions Gas Number 1 ARR After Bump Test Failed Gas Lot Number 0 E Gas Inlet Information Expiration Date 1 1 2012 Gas Config 1 Gas Name CO Ey Concentration 50 ppm Purge Time Sec 20 Soak Time Sec 20 Gas Inlet 2 Gas Number 1 Gas Lot Number 0 Expiration Date 1 1 2012 Gas Name N2 Concentration 100 Purge Time Sec 10 Soak Tim
39. b Set the Host IP Address which is the address of AutoRAE 2 Controller The following values are for reference only use values specific to your network Note The AutoRAE 2 Controller is the host or server when connected to the PC via Ethernet Enter 172 16 121 25 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 172 16 121 1 Port number use your active port number 6 Restart the AutoRAE 2 Controller turn it off and on again 7 Set the corresponding PC Ethernet port IP address subnet mask and default gateway manually as shown in Figure 2 for connection to AutoRAE2 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically IP address 172 Subnet mask 255 Default gateway 172 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Figure 2 Manually Set PC network properties for connection to AutoRAE 2 8 Run ProRAE Studio II The program should be able to detect the AutoRAE 2 Controller via the Ethernet cable and communicate with the AutoRAE 2 Controller normally 25 2 Part Two Configure The WiFi Adapter amp Test The Network Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the PC and the AutoRAE 2 Controller You will now use the PC s built in Wi Fi
40. card is missing or locked Please check the SD card and restart the system 57 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide CAUTION Do not remove the SD card from its slot or insert an SD card into an empty slot while the AutoRAE 2 Controller is running This may damage the SD card or corrupt its data If the SD card is locked the error message shown above is displayed The AutoRAE 2 Controller cannot write data to a locked SD card Remove the SD card and unlock it by moving the lock tab upward then reinsert the SD card Lock gt Tab Lock Tab Unlocked SD Card Locked SD Card If remaining space for data on the SD card is very low the display shows the message SD card running low on space If the SD card is full an error message appears on the display that says SD card full Replace the SD card with another with more space on it or offload the data to a computer Then erase the data from the card using your computer and reinsert the SD card back into the AutoRAE 2 IMPORTANT Keep the SD card port cover closed whenever an SD card is not being inserted or removed This helps to keep the reading mechanism and the SD card clean especially in dusty environments 58 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 1 1 Installing An SD Card 1 Use a 2 0 size hex wrench to loosen and remove the screw holding the cover on the SD card port 2 Slide the door down so that the port is visible 3 Press the SD card into the slot with the angl
41. cating that you may now perform a bump test or calibration ee AutoRAE 2 User s Guide If the instrument fails to warm up the Cradle s Bump and Cal LED lights will blink red in alternation and the buzzer will alarm Remove the monitor from the cradle and refer to the information on the instrument display An instrument to be placed in the cradle can be off or turned on and set for AutoRAE 2 Communications mode 1 When you place an instrument that is turned off into the Cradle the Cradle automatically starts charging the instrument and initiates a warm up cycle to prepare the instrument for bump testing or calibration Note If the instrument s voltage is too low to power on the cradle initiates a warm up cycle until the voltage is sufficient to power on That is to say the identification time is longer 2 When instruments are turned on and entered into AutoRAE 2 communication mode they are treated in different ways Refer to this following table Instrument powered off Instrument powered on and in aaron AutoRAE 2 Communications Mode Time Comments Time Comments MultiRAE 2 12 Performs self test All sensors are PID sensor needs 2 warmed minutes to warm up Mode transmits only No self test is performed ToxiRAE 1 26 Performs self test 25 All sensors are Pro PID sensor needs 1 minute warmed to warm up Performs self test QRAE 3 22 Performs self test All sensors are Sensors need 1 minute to warmed warm
42. d return to the main menu Host IP Address This is a read only screen that shows the Host IP Address With Host IP Address highlighted in the Network Settings menu press Y to access the Host IP Address screen e Press MODE to close the window and return to the main menu Subnet Mask This is a read only screen that shows the Subnet Mask With Subnet Mask highlighted in the Network Settings menu press Y to access the Subnet Mask screen e Press MODE to close the window and return to the main menu Default Gateway This is a read only screen that shows the Default Gateway With Default Gateway highlighted in the Network Settings menu press Y to access the Default Gateway screen e Press MODE to close the window and return to the main menu Port Number You can view and change the Port Number at this screen With Port Number highlighted in the Network Settings menu press Y to access the Port Number screen Note The default value is 9800 e Press Y to advance through numbers 0 through 9 e Press N to advance to the next digit e Press MODE to save the new Port Number 83 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 22 Programming An AutoRAE 2 Controller based System on the Computer When it comes to an AutoRAE 2 Controller based system configuration some parameters such as date and time can be configured either on the PC or directly on the Controller screen Other parameters such as the AutoRAE 2 s
43. e Sec 20 Gas Inlet 3 Gas Number 1 Gas Lot Number 0 Expiration Date 1 1 2012 Gas Name H2S Concentration 10 0 ppm Purge Time Sec 20 Soak Time Sec 20 Gas Inlet 4 Gas Number 1 Gas Lot Number 0 Expiration Date 1 1 2012 Gas Name H2S Concentration 10 0 ppm Purge Time Sec 20 Soak Time Sec 20 Gas Inlet 5 Ead Click Clock Information to check or set the date and time 33 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide d bin A AM K B ji Ag Le QRAE 3 Cradle Model DKS 6003 eas DEEE Clock Information fh Clock Ir The instruments built in clock Functions iE After Bump Test Failed G Gas Inlet Information 4 10 2014 12 14 17 M Sync with PC If you want to synchronize the date and time on the AutoRAE 2 Cradle with the time on the PC click the box labeled Syne with PC 34 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 13 1 Gas Inlet Configuration Settings Gas Bottle Information tells the AutoRAE 2 what kind of gas is supplied to each gas inlet The Gas Bottle Information section includes configuration parameter settings for the two AutoRAE 2 Cradle gas inlets including gas types concentrations concentration units purge time and soak time for gas cylinders connected to each gas inlet You can modify these values and upload them to your AutoRAE 2 Cradle s or download the values currently programmed into the Cradle to ProRAE Studio II There are eight ga
44. e gas configuration for each of the five gas inlets To advance through the settings press N The current screen is highlighted by the empty circle in the series of circles representing the five inlets Gas Settings Gas Settings Gas Inlet 1 Configured for Gas Inlet 2 Configured for co 50 ppm co 50 ppm H2S 10 0 ppm 02 18 0 LEL 2 5 To exit from Gas Settings and return to the Settings screen press MODE 80 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 8 2 System Settings In Advanced Mode you are allowed to make changes to the system s settings System Settings Advanced mode only allow you to access the following System Settings Controller Information Date Time Password Controller Information This is read only information about the AutoRAE 2 Controller e Model e Serial Number e Firmware e Built Date You can set the date according to the format set in ProRAE Studio II Press Y to advance through numbers 0 through 9 Press N to advance to the next digit Press MODE to save the new date Note If you have already set the date by using ProRAE Studio II you do not need to set the date again This screen is useful for checking that your date stamps are correctly set 8 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Time You can set the time according to the format set in ProRAE Studio II Press Y to advance through numbers 0 through 9 Press N to advance to the next digit Press MODE to save t
45. e the scroll bar to select the desired gas 22 2 5 Gas Name When you change the Gas Index number and then click elsewhere in the table the Gas Name is updated automatically to the new gas name corresponding to the selected Gas Index 22 2 6 Concentration Value You can set the concentration by double clicking in the respective gas concentration box and then typing in the concentration value 90 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 22 2 Concentration Unit When you pull down the Concentration Unit menu select the desired gas concentration unit there are other types of units ppm o ppb mg m ug m LEL VOL CH 22 2 8 Purge Time Sec Type to set the number of seconds for the system to purge with fresh air after performing a bump test or calibration 22 2 9 Soak Time Sec Type to set the number of seconds for the system to allow the sensor to be pre exposed to calibration gas before bumping or calibrating 9 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 22 3 Uploading Settings To The AutoRAE 2 When you are done setting the Gas Bottle parameters upload them to the AutoRAE 2 by clicking on the Upload all settings to the instrument icon 1 A dialog box appears x Q Do you want to upload all configurations to the instrument ee e Click No if you do not want to upload the configurations e Click Yes to upload the configurations 2 During the upload process a progress bar is shown
46. ed notch on the right Press until it locks into place making a click sound Slide the door up to cover the port 4 Insert and tighten the screw Remove the hex hex screw screw Loosen the that secures the cover Slide the cover down into the slot until it clicks Press the SD card 21 1 2 Removing An SD Card To remove an SD card press in on it until it makes a click and pushes part of the way out of the slot Then pull it out with your fingers 59 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 2 Connecting Calibration Gas Connect cylinders of calibration gas to the inlet ports labeled Gases on the left side of the AutoRAE 2 Controller Make sure that they are connected to the correct inlet as defined in Gas Bottle settings described in Section 22 1 All gas connections are barbed to secure the hoses to them Appropriately non reactive non adsorptive tubing with a 1 8 I D should be used Teflon for PID or corrosive or reactive gases Tygon for others The cylinders must have demand flow regulators 0 to 1 000 psig 70 bar installed IMPORTANT Always check that the Gas Bottle configuration for each inlet on the AutoRAE 2 Controller matches the type concentration of the actual calibration gas connected to it before you begin any bump test or calibration Also make sure the calibration gas is not past its due date Note When a cylinder of gas is empty or has low pressure it should be replaced Exhaust
47. em to your AutoRAE 2 or download the values currently programmed into the AutoRAE 2 to ProRAE Studio II There are five gas configurations Gas Inlet 1 through Gas Inlet 5 and each can be customized to suit the number and types of gases in each gas inlet Select a Gas Inlet under Gas Inlet Information M ProRAE Studio II Untitled loj x File Operation Help a A M I Online T E ete Ps AutoRAE 2 Controller T0210007P1 OP seup AutoRAE 2 Controller J odel DKS 6000 z la a ey a ae mi O SN T0210007P1 m ae Firmware AutoRAE 2 Controller H E General Gas Inlet 1 Clock Information Get and set Gas Inlet 1 information gt p Password Access gt Tool Functions After Bump Test Failed Print Certificate 1 A Gas Inlet 4 Expiration Date 5 1 2014 Gas Inlet 5 Gas Index Gas Name Concentration Concentration Unit Purge Time Sec Soak Time Sec 1 SS CO 50 ppm Xi 20 20 AUtORAE 2 Controller V1 20 AutoRAE2 Controller T0210007P 1 Administrator 2 The window now shows the selected Gas Inlet Gas Inlet 1 shown its Gas Number number of gases in the gas mix if the cylinder contains more than one gas single gas shown Gas Lot Number Expiration Date and data that includes Gas Index Gas Name Concentration Concentration Unit Purge Time Sec and Soak Time Sec 22 2 Configuring A Gas Inlet Each Gas Inlet section is designed so tha
48. est and this message appears on the AutoRAE 2 Controller s display PERFORMING BUMP TEST Abort Bump Test Bump Test Aborted Please Wait Removing an instrument from the cradle during a bump test interrupts it and results in the following message PERFORMING BUMP TEST Bump testing and calibration cannot continue An instrument under testing has been removed from the cradle Please press Abort to exit Please Wait Press N to abort the bump test 65 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide When all bump tests are complete the display shows results Bump Test Results Cradle Instrument Result MultiRAE Pro Vv MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro ao OA N O A A Q N MultiRAE Pro 10 MultiRAE Pro reports Ce Ca This chart shows what the results mean Result Description O oo O Select a menu item and then follow through its screens Navigation markers are located along the bottom of each screen Available Information Bump Test Report Monitor MultiRAE Pro Cradle Number 1 Bump Test Result Pass Span 2 Calibration N A Test Performed 8 25 2012 17 44 00 0800000000680 66 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Bump Test Report Detailed Test Results Monitor Cradle Number Audible Alarm Buzzer Visual Alarms LED Lights Sensors Installed Status MultiRAE Pro 1 Pass Pass Test Result
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50. he AutoRAE 2 Controller menus Press Y which selects Function AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro A menu is shown with Bump Test at the top of the list already selected the triangle to the right of the name indicates the selection Press N until Calibrate is highlighted When you press Y to click Select this screen appears AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE Pq Calibrate All 1 MultiRAE Pro Bump Test Calibrate L L L LI LI LI LI L LI _ z 10 No Instrument Exit Print Settings Note A grayed out box indicates that it cannot be selected 68 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide You can select Calibrate All or individual instruments To select Calibrate All press Y to check the Calibrate All box AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status gt 1 MultiRAEPro Ready MultiRAE Pq Calibrate All 1 MultiRAE Pro 7 MultiRAE Pro Bump Test 8 MultiRAE Pro Calibrate gt 19 MultiRAE Pro 10 No Instrument LI Print Settings You can also select individual instruments for calibration e Press N to scroll down the list e Press Y to toggle the selection between checked and unchecked e After you make your selection s press
51. he instrument icon 2 A dialog box appears x Q Do you want to upload all configurations to the instrument ee e Click No if you do not want to upload the configurations e Click Yes to upload the configurations 3 During the upload process a progress bar is shown Upload setup i x Uploading Time Elapsed 0 13 9 Downloading amp Uploading Individual Gas Inlet Settings If you only want to download a single set of Gas Inlet settings from the Cradle click the name Gas Inlet 4 for example and then click the Get Current Content Settings button If you want to upload a single set of Gas Bottle settings to the Cradle click the name Gas Inlet 4 for example and then click the Set Current Content Settings button 40 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 13 10 Saving The Settings File If you want to save the settings for backup or for use later click the Save Current Data button and then save the file The file has a prs extension a ProRAE Studio II file 13 11 Recalling Stored Settings If you have previously stored settings in a separate file you can call them up so that you can modify them and or apply them to AutoRAE 2 Cradles This feature is especially useful if you have multiple individual Cradles to which similar settings need to be populated 1 Click the Open A Saved File folder icon 2 Find the ProRAE Studio configuratio
52. he new time Note If you have already set the time by using ProRAE Studio II you do not need to set the time again This screen is useful for checking that your time stamps are correctly set Password You can change the password at this screen which shows e Current Password e New Password e Press Y to advance through numbers 0 through 9 e Press N to advance to the next digit e Press MODE to save the new password Action after Bump Failed You can select the action performed by the AutoRAE 2 if a bump test fails Your options are e Calibration if Bump Test Fail e Bump Test Only e Press N to advance to the next option e Press Y to select the highlighted option or press MODE to go back or press N to advance to the next option e Press Y to save your change or N to abort 21 8 3 Network Settings Network Settings lets you set up communication with a PC DHCP Enable Disable Host IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Port Number 82 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide DHCP Enable Disable You can enable or disable DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol at this screen With DHCP Enable Disable highlighted in the Network Settings menu press Y to access the Enable and Disable options Note The currently operational option is shown at the top in a box e Press N to advance to the next option e Press Y to select the highlighted option e Press MODE to close the window an
53. his user guide Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly v X a 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 Sensor Specifications Cross Sensitivities And Calibration Information The AutoRAE 2 can be used to calibrate a wide variety of sensors For calibration information and specifications and cross sensitivities of various sensors 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 Make Sure Firmware Is Up To Date For best operation make sure your monitors AutoRAE 2 Controller and AutoRAE 2 Cradles are running the latest firmware 1 Controller firmware 2 Cradle firmware 3 Instrument firmware AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 1 AUtORAE 2 Automatic Test and Calibration System General Information The AutoRAE 2 Automatic Test and Calibration System for new RAE Systems portable gas monitors makes compliance with monitor test and calibration requirements as easy as pressing
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55. igure 4 to Figure 6 Note You must select a region Then click the Continue button 5 Following the process shown in Figure 4 to Figure 6 select a wireless network enter the password for the wireless network and confirm settings connection 107 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide L e IB NETGEAR Ethernet to Wirel ea SME YH W mywiflext com welcome ntm a M NETGEAR S M A R T Ww I Z A R D configuration assistant Universal WiFi Internet Adapter mode WNCE2001 1 Select Existing Network Please select the name of your existing network from the list and click Continue button below Name SSID Channel Security Type Signal Strength HOTPORT_MESH 11 None 86 11 WPA PSK TKIP 76 RAEGN 11 WPA PSK TKIP AES 65 RAELAB VWPA2 PSK TKPUAES 60 RAE WPA EAP 60 RAELAB WIPA2 PSK TKPIAES 60 RAECP None 60 RAE WWIPA EAP 60 RAEENG WWPA2 PSK AES 60 RAECP None 55 RAEGN WPA PSK TKIP AES 55 RAE WPA EAP 50 RAELAB WPA2 PSK TKPI AES 50 RAELAB WPA2 PSK TKPI AES 50 RAE WPA EAP 50 RAEENG WPA2 PSK AES 44 RAEENG WPA2 PSK AES 44 RAECP None 44 RAEENG WPA2 PSK AES 44 RAE WPA EAP 44 RAELAB WPA2 PSK TKPI AES 44 RAEGN WPA PSK TKIPJAES 39 RAECP None 34 RAELAB WPA2 PSK TKPIAES 34 RAEGN WPA PSK TKIP AES 29 RAEENG WPA2 PSK AES 29 RAE WPA EAP 24 MX1 WPA2 EAP 20 Manually input my wireless SSID 0000000000000000 0000000000 Figure 4 Select a wireless network This example shows all av
56. ions are initiated by using the three buttons on the Controller Y4 MODE and N fi M Soft keys are shown on the display and the AutoRAE 2 Controller s buttons correspond to soft keys directly above them For example M 53 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 20 5 Display Status Messages and Color Coding The AutoRAE 2 Controller has a color display so colors are used to indicate status in different categories of information Status Color__ Explanation Pass 1 All sensors and alarms passed bump test 2 All sensors and alarms passed calibration Pass All sensors that were tested passed bump test Some sensors were not tested All sensors that were calibrated passed calibration Some sensors were not calibrated Fail One or more sensors or alarms failed bump test One or more sensors or alarms failed calibration Monitor not detected after 30 minutes Monitor warm up error or other error Sensor does not match the gas Instrument warm up Instrument ready to bump test or calibrate 20 6 Warm Up When you place a monitor in the Cradle and lock the capture mechanisms the system automatically starts charging the instrument and initiates a warm up cycle to prepare the instruments for use with AutoRAE 2 In order for the warm up cycle to commence however the monitors need to be either turned off or in AutoRAE 2 Communications mode Cradle Instrument Status gt 1 MultiRAE Pro Warm up 2 MultiRAE
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58. lected the triangle to the right of the name indicates the selection Cradle Instrument Status gt 1 MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro Bump Test Calibrate Ra Click Y to enter Settings 77 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide A password screen is shown You must input a password for Advanced access A Basic access level is reached with an incorrect password The default value is 0000 four zeroes e Press Y to increase a value 0 through 9 e Press N to advance to the next digit e Press MODE after you have entered the password AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status gt Enter Password Bump Test Calibrate Print Settings If you enter an incorrect password this screen appears AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status Password Incorrect Bump Test Calibrate Print Settings If you have entered the correct password you see the Gas Settings screen 78 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide If you have entered an incorrect password again then you access the Basic settings which provides read only information about the gases configured for each gas inlet Gas Settings To navigate between the settings types in Advanced mode press N To select press Y Gas Settings System Settings Network Settings 79 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 8 1 Gas Settings Gas Settings consists of read only screens that show th
59. ler and therefore does not need a separate AC adapter The jack for the AC adapter connection is in the recess of the left end cap Plug the barrel end of the AC adapter into the AutoRAE 2 Cradle and the transformer into an AC outlet Caution Never use the AutoRAE 2 Cradle or its AC adapter in wet or damp environments or hazardous locations ES GASES Plug barrel from AC adapter into jack 15 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 6 Preparing For Bump Testing amp Calibration Before performing a bump test or calibration the AutoRAE 2 Cradle must be set up filter installed and power applied In addition it must be configured using ProRAE Studio II software to set the gas types and concentrations as well as the time and date See page 32 for details 6 1 Installing An External Filter In order to ensure that fresh air is uncontaminated by dust or other materials use a filter on the AutoRAE 2 Cradle s fresh air inlet The inlet is located on the top end to the left of the locking mechanism Inspect the filter periodically and replace it as necessary if dirty damaged or contaminated Press filter onto receptacle 6 2 Connecting An AC Adapter The AutoRAE 2 Cradle uses a 12V 1 25A DC adapter Plug the barrel end into the port on the side of the AutoRAE 2 Cradle and the transformer end into an AC power source There is no power switch so when power is applied to the AC adapter the AutoRAE 2 Cradle is powered ES GASES
60. mber of gases in the csi cylinder currently selected i Gas Config 2 J a 4 gas mix H E Gas Config 3 es Type in the gas Gas Lot Number ss lot number Gas Index Gas Name Concentration Concentration Unit Purge Time Sec Soak Time Sec J lsobuty 100 0 Zlu2s o zlo2 0 Zico 0 Model DKS 6001 s SN F011000003 a Firmware If 4 a Select a Gas Bottle under Gas Config 8 The window now shows the selected Gas Bottle Gas Bottle 15 shown its Gas Number number of gases in the gas mix if the bottle contains more than one gas 4 gas mix shown Gas Lot Number and data that includes Gas Index Gas Name Concentration Concentration Unit Purge Time Sec and Soak Time Sec Note Gas Configs to 7 cannot be used Gas Config 8 is the only configuration available 37 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 13 2 Selectable Gas Index Values For Gas Config 8 You can use the pull down menus to select Gas Index values for the two bottles Gas Bottle 15 or Gas Bottle 16 to be used for Gas Config 8 t ProRAE Studio II Untitled ee IC xf aAA K n QRAE 3 Cradle 4 Mode1 DKS 6003 ome een a mi SN T026410021 are Fi QRAE 3 Cradl ae Firmware o SEF S Gas Inlet 15 Bae Clock Information Get and set Gas Inlet 15 information E OQ Functions BS After Bump Test Failed E Gas Inlet Information Gas Config 1 amp Gas Config 3 Gas Co
61. ment Status MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE Pd Bump All 1 MultiRAE Pro 2 MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE P 3 MultiRAE Pro 4 MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pts MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE p 6 MultiRAE Pro 7 MultiRAE Pro Bump Test 8 MultiRAE Pro Calibrate 9 MultiRAE Pro 10 No Instrument Exit Print Settings Press N to select Exit and then press Y to exit A screen shows the instruments to be bump tested and begins a countdown All bump tests are then performed automatically Bump Test Report Cradle Instrument MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro No Instrument MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro 0 MultiRAE Pro COA N Oak WN a Bump Test will start automatically in 63 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide If there is a mismatch between sensors and calibration gas settings then this message 1s shown The bump test countdown still proceeds The sensors that do match the calibration gas settings will be bump tested WARNING Some sensors will not be bump tested or calibrated because of mismatched calibration gas settings on the instrument and AutoRAE 2 Bump Test will start automatically in PERFORMING BUMP TEST PERFORMING BUMP TEST Warming up sensors Testing Sensors Visual Alarms LED Lights Audible Alarm Buzzer Please Wait Please Wait 64 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 4 1 Interrupting A Bump Test Pressing the Abort button during a bump test suspends the t
62. ms You can apply settings to multiple AutoRAE 2 systems Simply connect one system to the PC and upload the settings as outlined in the previous section disconnect that system connect another and then upload settings 22 8 Exiting Programming When you are done programming and have saved the settings do the following 1 Exit ProRAE Studio II 2 Press MODE on the AutoRAE 2 Controller to exit Communications Mode 3 Disconnect the USB cable between the PC and the AutoRAE 2 Controller 93 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 23 Updating Firmware On The AutoRAE 2 Controller Updates to the AutoRAE 2 Controller s firmware may be produced and these can be loaded into the AutoRAE 2 Controller using ProRAE Studio I software running on a PC 1 Download firmware from the RAE Systems web site or from a CD ROM Connect a PC running ProRAE Studio II to the AutoRAE 2 Controller via a USB cable 3 Start ProRAE Studio II re ProRAE Studio II 4 Click Administrator Basic User No password Data Manager Administrator 5 Basic User No password Data Manager Administrator 6 Click OK 7 Click Detect the instruments automatically M ProRAE Studio I File Operation Help VAAK Detect the instruments automatically 94 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 8 Select the AutoRAE 2 Controller Auto Detect 9 Click Select 10 The AutoRAE 2 Controller is shown al
63. n To Normal Measurement Mode 30 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 12 Printing Reports From An AutoRAE 2 Cradle The AutoRAE Cradle has a port for connecting to a serial printer Connect a serial cable between the serial port of the AutoRAE Cradle and the serial port on a printer Serial port on printer O ooo0oo0o000000000 ooo0oo000000000 0 O The AutoRAE 2 Cradle can support printers that accept ASCII text A stand alone Epson paper tape printer that is fully compatible is available from RAE Systems e Epson TM T88IV Printer P N 550 0250 000 e Cable assembly 9 pin male to 25 pin male PN 410 1000 000 e Printer Kit P N 048 0990 000 Note Do not use a crossover RS 232 cable or a crossover gender changing adapter to connect two cables if you need greater cable length Also do not use a USB to serial adapter If the printer is properly connected the AutoRAE 2 Cradle will print certificates automatically upon completion of a bump test or calibration 3 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 13 Programming A Stand Alone AutoRAE 2 Cradle The AutoRAE 2 Cradle gas configurations gas inlet settings as well as the system date and time comprise the configurable parameters available for an AutoRAE Cradle You need a PC ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration and Data Management Software the AutoRAE 2 Cradle connected to a power source and a USB PC communications cable 1 Connect a USB cable between a PC with ProRAE Studio II
64. n file you want to upload from your PC it will have a prs suffix 3 Click Open i ProRAE Studio 1 ProRAE Studio II 5 oe Help z efn a saved file a Men a saved file fle F Note Opening a file overwrites any settings modified or unmodified already in the active ProRAE Studio II session You may now modify or upload these settings 13 12 Uploading Settings To Multiple AutoRAE 2 Cradles You can apply settings to multiple cradles Simply connect one cradle to the PC and upload the settings as outlined in the previous section disconnect that cradle connect another and then upload settings 13 13 Exiting Programming When you are done programming and have saved the settings do the following 1 Exit ProRAE Studio Il 2 Disconnect the USB cable between the PC and the AutoRAE 2 Cradle 3 Press the Bump key on the AutoRAE 2 Cradle the display changes from PC to the active gas configuration G8 4 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 14 Upgrading Firmware On The AutoRAE 2 Cradle Upgrades to a stand alone AutoRAE 2 Cradle s firmware may can be loaded into the AutoRAE 2 Cradle using ProRAE Studio II software running on a PC If the Cradle or multiple Cradles is attached to an AutoRAE 2 Controller follow the AutoRAE 2 Controller Firmware Upgrade instructions on page 94 Download firmware from the RAE Systems web site or from a CD ROM Connect a PC running ProRAE Studio II to the AutoRAE
65. nd in the hierarchy at the top of the screen 86 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Click Setup to begin programming This setup screen is shown T ProRAE Studio II Untitled E ZAAN th AutoRAE 2 Controller 2s ies wa Firmware AutoRAE 2 Control AutoRAE 2 Controller T0210007P1 Click Clock Information to check or set the time T ProRAE Studio II Untitled Lh Ta AutoRAE 2 Controller pa se seis Clock Information The instrument s built in clock g 3 2014 11 37 48 Z Sync with PC If you want to synchronize the date and time on the AutoRAE 2 Controller with the date and time on the PC click the box labeled Sync with PC 87 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Set the password for access to the AutoRAE 2 Note The default value is 0000 ProRAE Studio II Untitled t m aC a Q th AutoRAE 2 Controller Model DKS 6000 r Password Access i Get and set the unit s password 88 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 22 1 Gas Inlet Settings Gas Inlet Information tells the AutoRAE 2 what kind of gas is supplied to each gas inlet The Gas Inlet Information section includes configuration parameter settings for the five gas inlets on the AutoRAE 2 Controller For each Gas Inlet you can view and set the gas type concentration concentration unit purge time and soak time You can modify these values and upload th
66. nfig 5 K Gas Config 6 Expiration Date 1 1 2012 Gas Config 7 J Gas Config 8 Gas Inlet 15 gd Gas Inlet 16 Pe AE BE FE E gt QRAE 3 Cradle V1 20 COM3 115200bps Supported gases include Note The currently selected Gas Index and name is highlighted Use the scroll bar to select the desired gas 38 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 13 3 Gas Name When you change the Gas Index number and then click elsewhere in the table the Gas Name is updated automatically to the gas name corresponding to the selected Gas Index 13 4 Concentration Value You can set the concentration by double clicking in the respective gas concentration box and then typing in the concentration value 13 5 Concentration Unit When you pull down the Concentration Unit menu select the desired gas concentration units there are other types of units ppm ppb mg ug LEL VOL CH4 13 6 Purge Time Sec Type to set the number of seconds for the system to purge with fresh air after performing a bump test or calibration 13 7 Soak Time Sec Type to set the number of seconds for the system to allow the sensor to be pre exposed to calibration gas before bumping or calibrating 39 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 13 8 Uploading Settings To The AutoRAE 2 Cradle 1 When you are done setting the Gas Configs upload them to the AutoRAE 2 cradle by clicking on the Upload all settings to t
67. oRAE 2 Controller all electrical electronic and gas connections are automatically internally connected A controller based system can accommodate up to five distinct gas sources for multi sensor calibration and bump testing An AutoRAE 2 Cradle can be used on a tabletop or other flat surface or mounted on a wall Wall mounting instructions are included in this guide MultiRAE Cradle Capture mechanism Filter Release mechanism Air inlet Sensors for A testing MultiRAE LED alarms End cap right Sensor for testing MultiRAE buzzer Exhaust port not shown we 2 gas inlets not shown End cap left USB port Sensors for R not shown testing MultiRAE DC i t LED alarms inpu Q from AC ee J adapter Charge contacts x Cf Charging status 2 character LED LED display Bump Status Bump Cal Cal Status LED key ke LED ToxiRAE Pro Cradle r AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Capture Filter mechanism hidden ee Release mechanism Air inlet hidden Sensors for testing ToxiRAE Pro LED alarms Exhaust port not shown m End cap 2 gas inlets right not shown OOS USB port Sensor for testing POLST ToxiRAE Pro buzzer DC input from AC e adapter Charge contacts T hidden N Charging status 2 character LED LED display Bump Status Bump Cal Cal Status LED Key key LED QRAE 3 Cradle Exhaust port 2 gas inlets Sensors for te QRAE 3 LED alarms USB port n
68. ogs can be downloaded from a MultitRAE or ToxiRAE Pro to a computer and firmware updates and configuration data can be uploaded to a MultiRAE via the USB port on a stand alone AutoRAE 2 Cradle Use the included USB cable to connect the AutoRAE 2 Cradle to a computer running ProRAE Studio II version 1 70 or higher Follow the instructions in section 10 of the MultiRAE User s Guide as well the directions provided with ProRAE Studio II or the instructions in the ToxiRAE Pro ToxiRAE Pro LEL ToxiRAE Pro CO2 ToxiRAE Pro PID or QRAE 3 User s Guide 45 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide AUTORAE 2 CONTROLLER BASED SYSTEM 16 Overview The AutoRAE 2 Controller turns the AutoRAE 2 into a powerful networked docking station that can support up to 10 monitors at a time and accommodate up to five distinct gas sources for multi sensor calibration and bump testing Inlet filter Fresh air inlet Exhaust port j i AutoRAE 2 Up to 10 monitor QRAF cradles and the 5 gas inlets Terminal Adapter attach here USB to printer Color LCD not shown N a coud ae mn a not shown Alarm buzzer _ GASES RRR Oe V Exhaust Gas ports USB to USB to RJ 45 12V 7 5A On Off port printer PC Ethernet DC power switch port input 46 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide The AutoRAE 2 Controller has sliding covers to protect its USB and Ethernet ports from contamination when they are not in use Simply slide their respective cover
69. oller shows status Calibration Results Cradle Instrument Result MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro 10 MultiRAE Pro Coo ew J 4 71 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide When an instrument fails calibration the word Fail is in the instrument s row and the row is highlighted in red You can get a report for it and the other instruments in the system s cradles by pressing Y Report Calibrate Result Calibrate Report Cradle Instrument Calibrate Fresh Air Calibration Span Calibration Zero Calibration 3 No Instrument Span 2 Calibration N A Calibration Performed 4 No instrument 3 26 2012 17 44 00 08 0000000008000680 Cron on J Ca If an instrument does not pass calibration check the sensor s age and consult the instrument s User s Guide 21 6 Direct Bump Testing And Calibrating Via The Cradles Buttons When multiple AutoRAE 2 Cradles are connected to a Controller they can still be used individually to perform a bump test or calibration 1 Place one or more instruments in the Cradles 2 Press either Bump or Cal 72 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide You have five seconds to change your choice After that a screen with a list of the selected instruments and your choices of Bump or Cal are shown If no instrument is in one of the cradles or if you did not choose either option then there
70. ong with its serial number Click Firmware 11 Double click on the AutoRAE 2 Controller s icon and this screen appears T ProRAE Studio II Untitled The options on the left are Setup Firmware and Tool 95 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 12 Click the Firmware button Now this window appears M ProRAE Studio II Untitled ee a x File Operation Help T H s AY My X m O atoRAE 2Cortroler T0210007P1 ey AutoRAE 2 Controller Setup AE Firmware Application Firmware Unidad Firmware ax Tool Current Firmware Ver V1 20 Target Firmware Ver REP Fe Options Upgrade for specific SN T0210007P1 O Forcible execution operation O Read Back Check 13 Where it says RFP File click the button labeled and locate the firmware file with the rfp suffix Then click Upload Firmware 14 Click the box labeled Upgrade for specific SN and then pull down the menu and select the serial number that matches the one shown in the upper right side of the window M ProRAE Studio II Untitled JAR Fie Operation Help Wha amp My XK OT E e ES seu AutoRAE 2 Controller a Firmware Current Firmware Ver V1 00 Option Upgrade for specific SN C Forcible execution operation C Read Back Check 15 Click Upload Firmware 16 Find and select the firmware file with a rfp extension
71. ort on the side of the AutoRAE 2 Controller and to the USB port on your printer Make sure the printer is turned on Press the Y button on the controller corresponding to the Function soft key A menu is shown 74 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Press N repeatedly until Print is selected the triangle to the right of the name indicates the selection AutoRAE 2 Cradle gt 1 Instrument MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro 16 15PM Status AutoRAE 2 Cradle Instrument MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro No Instrument 16 15PM Status Ready Ready Ready MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro Bump Test MultiRAE Pro Calibrais MultiRAE Pro cu MultiRAE Pro With Print selected on the AutoRAE 2 Controller press Y to enter the Print menu Navigate down the list by pressing N and check uncheck boxes by pressing Y If you select Print All then Print All and all of the other instruments are marked with a check in their checkbox If you select specific instruments then only those will be checked AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Status AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Instrument Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE P4 Print All 1 MultiRAE Pro 2 MultiRAE Pro 3 MultiRAE Pro 4 MultiRAE Pro 5 MultiRAE Pro 6 MultiRAE Pro 7 MultiRAE Pro 8 MultiRAE Pro 9 MultiRAE Pro 10 No In
72. ot show DC input from AC adapter 2 character LED display AutoRAE 2 User s Guide sting n gt S Bump Status BUMP Cal LED key key ZIA Capture mechanism Release mechanism T sensors for testing QRAE 3 LED alarms Sensor for testing QRAE 3 buzzer Charge contacts Charging status LED Cal Status LED AutoRAE 2 User s Guide End Cap With Ports All Models USB 12V DC Exhaust Gas port power port ports Input The USB port has a sliding cover that protects the contacts from contamination when it is not in use Simply slide the cover over the port le AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 3 1 Standard Package Contents The AutoRAE 2 Cradle for MulttRAE Pumped Monitors P N T02 0103 000 QRAE 3 Pumped Monitors P N T02 0203 000 and AutoRAE 2 Cradle for ToxiRAE Pro Monitors P N T02 0003 000 are shipped with the following AutoRAE 2 Cradle for MultiRAE Pumped Monitors AutoRAE 2 Cradle for QRAE 3 Pumped Monitors or AutoRAE 2 Cradle for ToxiRAE Pro Monitors Left and right end caps for deployment in stand alone mode For ToxiRAE Pro Cradle only Cradle comes with ToxiRAE Pro Cradle adapters and stickers for different ToxiRAE Pro models 4 screws and 4 screw covers to attach the right end cap to the Cradle if deployed in stand alone mode or Cradle to a controller based system 12 volt 1 25A power supply with interchangeable plugs P N 500 0114 000 External inlet filters 1 installed three s
73. pare P N 008 3022 003 pack of 3 Tygon tubing 1 8 I D 15mm long pack of 5 P N 411 0018 037 05 PC Communications Cable USB Type A Male to Type B Male P N 410 0086 000 Quick Start Guide P N T02 4014 000 AutoRAE 2 Resource CD ROM P N T02 4012 000 This disc includes User s Guide QuickStart Guide ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration and Data Management Software CD ROM P N 000 5007 001 Product registration card Quality inspection and test certificate 13 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 4 Installing End Caps For Stand Alone Use The AutoRAE 2 Cradle is shipped with left and right end caps which are intended to protect and label the ports on both sides of the AutoRAE 2 Cradle The one for the input side left end cap snaps on while the one on the other side right end cap gets slipped into its position and is then secured with two screws plastic caps are included to hide the screws Note that the same end caps fit both MultiRAE QRAE 3 and ToxiRAE Pro models Slide the cap over the end Slide the second cap into and snap it into place place Insert the two screws Tighten the screws Press the caps over the Do not overtighten screws 14 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 5 Powering The AutoRAE 2 Cradle When used as a stand alone unit the AutoRAE 2 Cradle is powered by its own AC adapter When an AutoRAE 2 Cradle is attached to an AutoRAE 2 Controller it receives its power from the AutoRAE 2 Control
74. rrupted Pressing keys has no effect Calibration Off Green solid The result pass has been completed logged You may remove the successfully instrument from the Cradle for use or leave it on the Cradle for the next AutoRAE 2 operation or to charge its battery Calibration failed Red blinking The result has been logged in the slowly instrument you may remove it from the Cradle and read its display for an error code If a Controller is used the Controller s display shows the error code Sleep mode Orange solid Orange solid Charging continues when in sleep mode Press either key to wake up the instrument Monitor not Check to make sure the monitor connected is properly installed in the cradle system idle and the capture mechanism is fully engaged Check to make sure the monitor is in AutoRAE 2 Communications Mode or turned off Cradle error Red blinking Red blinking Take the action indicated in the slowly at the slowly at the Controller s display if used same time as same time as Otherwise contact RAE Systems the Cal LED the Bump LED Technical Support 27 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 10 Charging An Instrument s Battery Placing an instrument in the cradle and locking it in position allows the instrument s battery to be charged When power is applied to the AutoRAE 2 Cradle and the instrument s battery is charging the LED glows red CHARGE re STATUS The LED glows green when the
75. rway and which LED indications tell you of errors during a bump test Note In its standard configuaration if the instrument does not successfully pass a bump test the AutoRAE 2 Cradle automatically initiates a full calibration AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 8 Performing A Calibration All portable instruments must be calibrated periodically in accordance with national and regional regulations but no less frequently than every 180 days Always perform a full calibration after replacing a sensor using a new instrument for the first time or if the instrument has been unused for a long period of time In addition if the instrument has failed a bump test perform a full calibration as well l 2 Connect calibration gas cylinders that match the gas settings configured on the Cradle as specified for Bottles 15 and 16 under Gas Config 8 see Section 13 1 Insert an instrument in the AutoRAE 2 Cradle as described in Section 6 4 and wait for it to warm up as described in Section 6 7 When the instrument is warmed up both LEDs are glowing green press Cal to initiate a calibration The Cradle produces a beep to signal the start of the calibration process The Cal LED flashes green when a calibration in under way The Bump LED stays dark If a calibration completes successfully the Cal LED will turn solid green Note See page 26 for an explanation of the LED indications that tell you which operations are underway and which L
76. s configurations Gas Config of which only Gas Config 8 is used Gas Config 8 corresponds to code G8 displayed on the cradle LED display Gas Config 8 as O it appears on the gt Cradle LED display M ProRAE Studio II Untitled OB x Fie Operation Help ALA QRAE 3 Cradle Model DKS 6003 SN TO26A10021 e Setup i P G cer Gas Inlet Information _ vf Clock Information Please expand the node to display the details 5 O Functions DS After Bump Test Failed Gas Inlet Information 4 Gas Config 1 Gas Configs 1 to 7 Gas Config 2 are not used Gas Config 3 Re Gas Config 4 Gas Config 5 it Gas saben Gas Config 8 is the only one E Gas a2 8 z available QRAE 3 Cradle V1 20 COM3 115200bps Administrator de a Firmware 35 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide When you click on Gas Config 8 the two gas bottles Gas Inlet 15 and Gas Inlet 16 are shown ee mare PL ery Gas Inlet Information Please expand the node to display the details 36 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Gas Config 8 covers settings for two cylinders of gas Gas Bottle 15 and Gas Bottle 16 Gas Bottle 15 and Gas Bottle 16 correspond to gas inlets and 2 respectively on the side of the AutoRAE 2 Cradle SOE GASES E ProRAE Studio I Untitled Fie Operation Help am MultiRAE P ed Cradle eJ Gas Bottle 16 Get and set Gas Bottle 16 information Nu
77. s in the AutoRAE 2 Controller and the instrument 20 7 1 Compatibility Testing The AutoRAE 2 Controller checks that the gas settings programmed into the AutoRAE 2 Controller match the settings in the instrument for each sensor and its calibration gas If there is a mismatch the Status column on the display shows Warning Press N to scroll to the instrument in the list that you want to read details on Press MODE to get more info AutoRAE 2 16 15PM AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE Pro Warm up MultiRAE Pro Warm up No Instrument No Instrument No Instrument No Instrument 59 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Information is available that describes the detected problem System Information WARNING Cradle 02 Instrument MultiRAE Pro Some sensors cannot be bump tested and calibrated because of mismatched calibration gas settings on the instrument and AutoRAE 2 If there is a mismatch check the instrument s settings in Programming Mode as well as the settings programmed for the AutoRAE 2 via ProRAE Studio II If all instruments in the cradles warm up and all test without errors or incompatibilities then they are listed as Ready AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status MultiRAE Pro Vv MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro
78. s over them E GASES oooO 16 1 Standard Package Contents The AutoRAE 2 Controller P N T02 0107 000 is shipped with the following AutoRAE 2 Controller AutoRAE 2 Terminal Adapter PC Communications Cable USB Type A Male to Type B Male P N 410 0086 000 12 volt 7 5A power supply P N 500 0141 000 with e US P N 410 0036 000 e UK P N 410 0036 004 and e European P N 410 0036 005 power cords External inlet filters 1 installed three spare P N 008 3022 003 pack of 3 Tygon tubing 1 8 I D 15mm long pack of 5 P N 411 0018 037 05 SD memory card 2GB P N 550 0300 000 Quick Start Guide P N T02 4002 000 AutoRAE 2 Resource CD ROM P N T02 4012 000 This disc includes User s Guide QuickStart Guide e ProRAE Studio II Instrument Configuration and Data Management Software CD ROM P N 000 5007 001 e Product registration card e Quality inspection and test certificate 47 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 17 Operation of an AutoRAE 2 Controller based System Deploying AutoRAE 2 Cradles with the AutoRAE 2 Controller significantly enhances the system s capabilities compared to those of a standalone cradle An AutoRAE 2 Controller based system can charge test and calibrate up to 10 instruments at the same time using up to 5 distinct gas inputs The system supports USB printers with HP Printer Command Language 5 or 5E for direct printing and has a standard SD card on which data are stored When one or more Auto
79. s sensitivities to the target gas es of other sensors installed in the same instrument the order in which such sensors are calibrated is important as time is required between calibrations to allow the sensors to clear after exposure to cross sensitive gas To shorten the time required to perform calibration 17 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide calibrate the most cross sensitive sensor first followed by the least cross sensitive Wait for both sensors to recover to zero and then expose both to gas again with most cross sensitive first and least cross sensitive second For example 50 ppm of NH produces 0 ppm response on a Cl less cross sensitive sensor and 1 ppm of Cl produces about 0 5 ppm of response on a NH more cross sensitive sensor So calibrate the NH3 sensor first with 50 ppm of NH3 This should have no effect on the Cl sensor Then calibrate the Cl sensor with 10 ppm Clo This will send the NH sensor negative for some period of time After calibrating the Cl sensor return the instrument to clean air and wait until the most cross sensitive sensor NH3 fully recovers and or stabilizes if it stabilizes to a number other than zero then re zero the instrument After both sensors return to zero expose both to calibration gas in the same order NH3 first and then Clz Note the sensor response If both sensors are within 10 of the value shown on the gas cylinder then the calibration of the cross sensitive sensors was successf
80. strument MultiRAE Pq Print All 1 MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pl multiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pg3 MultiRAE Pro 4 MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pts multiRAE Pro MultiRAE p 6 MultiRAE Pro 7 MultiRAE Pro 8 MultiRAE Pro 9 MultiRAE Pro 10 No Instrument Bump Test Bump Test Calibrate Calibrate AKKKKKKKKIKIKI AKKUKKKOKCICI Print Print Settings Settings After you have made your selections press MODE to select Done If a printer is connected then there is an automatic countdown and all selected instrument data 1s printed 75 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide If you want to stop printing press N which aborts printing You will be asked to confirm that you are aborting printing e Press Y to abort printing e Press N to allow printing to continue Print Request Cradle Instrument Printing MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro No Instrument MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro 0 MultiRAE Pro Printing Page 3 of 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 900000 000 Printing will start automatically in Please Wait 76 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 21 8 Settings At the main screen press Y which selects Function AutoRAE 2 16 15PM Cradle Instrument Status gt 1 MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro MultiRAE Pro A menu is shown Press N until Settings is se
81. t you can define individual gases or gas combinations to match the cylinders you are planning to use with an AutoRAE 2 Controller based system Besides the number of gases you can change each one s Gas Index and Gas Name Concentration Concentration Unit Purge Time and Soak Time In addition you can change the Gas Lot Number and expiration date for each cylinder 89 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 22 2 1 Gas Number This is the number of gases up to eight present in a single Gas Inlet Click the up arrow to increase the number or the down arrow to decrease the number Note The number can be zero 0 This allows you to effectively remove the corresponding inlet from calibrations and bump testing 22 2 2 Gas Lot Number Fill in the numbers to correspond to the lot number printed on the gas cylinder This will be included in any test and calibration certificates generated while bump testing or calibrating instruments using this gas 22 2 3 Expiration Date Click on each number and use the up down arrows to change the date numbers to correspond to the expiration printed on the gas cylinder This will be included in any test and calibration certificates generated while bump testing or calibrating instruments using this gas 22 2 4 Gas Index You can use the pull down menus to select Gas Index values corresponding to the gas of interest Supported gases include Note The currently selected Gas Index and name is highlighted Us
82. to use it with the AutoRAE 2 2 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 6 6 Placing A QRAE 3 Monitor In The Cradle l Make sure the external filter on the instrument is not dirty or clogged and screwed onto the instrument inlet tightly 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 one side and one alignment point on the other side designed to mate with matching points on the bottom of the QRAE 3 4 Press in on the capture mechanism to lock the QRAE 3 in place Note There is no need to remove the external filter belt clip or wrist strap from the monitor to use it with the AutoRAE 2 6 7 Warm Up When you place a monitor in the cradle and lock the capture mechanism the Cradle automatically starts charging the instrument and initiates a warm up cycle to prepare the instrument for bump testing or calibration In order for the warm up cycle to commence however the monitor needs to be either turned off or in AutoRAE 2 Communications mode The warm up time depends on the sensors installed in the instrument and their individual warm up requirements During warm up the two Cradle LEDs labeled Bump and Cal blink orange in alternation When the instrument is warmed up the two LEDs glow continuously green indi
83. ul This same logic applies to the order of performing a bump test on an instrument that has cross sensitive sensors For more information on cross sensitivities for select sensors consult RAE Systems Technical Note TN 114 18 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 6 4 Placing A MultiRAE Monitor In The Cradle 1 Make sure the external filter on the instrument is not dirty or clogged and screwed onto the instrument inlet tightly 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 one side and one alignment point on the other side designed to mate with matching points on the bottom of the MultiRAE 4 Press in on the capture mechanism to lock the MultiRAE in place Note There is no need to remove the external filter rubber boot belt clip or wrist strap from the monitor to use it with the AutoRAE 2 19 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 6 5 Placing A ToxiRAE Pro Monitor In The Cradle The ToxiRAE Pro cradle requires one of two different adapters and each is specific to the type of ToxiRAE Pro They click into place and can be easily removed in case you want to use one cradle for bump testing calibrating managing different types of ToxiRAE Pro monitors 6 5 1 Installing Adapters In The ToxiRAE Pro Cradle The two types of ToxiRAE
84. ur investment Supported only on AutoRAE 2 Controller based systems AutoRAE 2 User s Guide Summary Of Differences Between An AutoRAE 2 Controller Based System And A Stand alone Cradle re Controller Based System Standalone Cradle Monitors calibrated simultaneously Up to 10 Number of gas inlets distinct 5 dedicated gas inlets plus 2 dedicated gas inlets calibration gas cylinders fresh air with dedicated plus fresh air with exhaust port on the dedicated exhaust port Controller Display 5 7 TFT 320 x 240 2 seven segment LED graphical backlit color displays LCD on the Controller 2 seven segment LED displays on each Cradle Buttons 3 buttons Mode Y 2 buttons Bump and and N on the Cal Controller 2 buttons Bump and Cal on each Cradle e 12V 7 5A output e 12V 1 25A output e Charges up to 10 e Charges one instruments at a time instrument at a time Printer support Direct printing on Serial RS 232 printers S Built in pump Built in pump 500 MultiRAE Cradle relies ml min in the Controller on MultiRAE s pump to pull in air ToxiRAE Pro Cradle has 300cc min internal pump Data storage Standard 2 GB SD card None Data stored only with security lock on the on the PC Controller Networking RJ 45 10 100 Base T port None on the Controller AutoRAE 2 User s Guide 2 Specifications 5 63 W x 10 43 L x 1 73 H 143 x 265 x 44 mm 6 50 W x 12 60 L x 4 65 H 165 x 320 x 118 mm 2
85. ystem password can only be configured directly on the Controller whereas gas configurations gas inlet settings can be only configured on a PC Firmware updates for both the Controller and all the Cradles connected to it can also only be done on a PC To program an AutoRAE 2 Controller based system on a PC you need ProRAE Studio I Instrument Configuration and Data Management Software the AutoRAE 2 Controller based system connected to a power source and a USB PC communications cable 1 Connect a USB cable between a PC with ProRAE Studio II and the AutoRAE 2 Controller 2 Turn on the AutoRAE 2 Controller with AC adapter connected and plugged in power switch toggled so red LED light is glowing Start ProRAE Studio II software on the PC Select Administrator and input the password the default is rae 5 Click Detect the instruments automatically the magnifying glass icon with the letter A in it After a few seconds the AutoRAE 2 Controller is found and it is shown along with its firmware version serial number COM port 6 Click Select a Auto Detect X N ee Select Cancel 7 Click Setup ProRAE Studio I Untitled a Firmware X Tool 84 AutoRAE 2 User s Guide ProRAE Studio II downloads the AutoRAE 2 Controller and all attached AutoRAE 2 Cradles configuration data a progress bar is shown during downloading Download Setup xi
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