1. Using the
MiniRAE 3000

2. MiniRAE 3000 & ppbRAE 3000 MiniRAE 3000 (Model Number PGM7320) Lamp
Range
Resolution
10.6 eV
0.1 ppm to 15,000 ppm
0.1 ppm
9.8 eV
0.1 ppm to 5,000 ppm
11.7 eV
0.1 ppm to 2,000 ppm
ppbRAE 3000 (Model Number PGM7340)
Lamp
Range
Resolution
10.6 eV
1 ppb to 10,000 ppm
1 ppb
9.8 eV
0.01 ppm to 5,000 ppm
11.7 eV
0.01 ppm to 2,000 ppm

3. Recommended Daily Start-up procedure Hygiene mode & displays
Agenda
Self-cleaning
User Interface
Turning on the MiniRAE 3000
Recommended Daily Start-up procedure
Hygiene mode & displays
Alarm signals
Programming mode
Charging station

4. MiniRAE 3000: Self-Cleaning
Patented RAE Systems Breakthrough!
Lamp runs for 4 hours during charging
Generates small amounts of ozone to scrub sensor and lamp clean
Without probe user will see lamp glow purple during charging
Increases lamp life
Drastically increases PID stability and reduces requirement for cleaning (Refer to TN-165)

5. MiniRAE 3000: Self-Cleaning duty-cycle
Normal operating pump
Pump during duty-cycle
Normal operation, pump shows inflow and outflow
Duty-cycle, pump shows inflow and pump stopped
With pump stopped, lamp generates small amounts of ozone which helps to scrub sensor and lamp clean
Pump starts, dirt is removed from lamp
Drastically increases PID stability and reduces requirement for cleaning (Refer to TN-165)

6. User Interface User Interface: Y/+: tests alarms N/- MODE (on)
LEDs and flashlight
User Interface:
Y/+: tests alarms
N/-
MODE (on)
Flashlight on/off key
Display
MODE key
Flashlight
on/off key

7. Control Buttons
Y/+ always controls left-hand response & increases numerical values
N/- controls right-hand response & moves to next digit
MODE controls center & returns to previous menu

8. Start-up: Turning On
Press and hold
Release Mode key
Self-test
Final display

9. Start-up: Programmable Zero calibration
Unit performs Zero calibration after warm-up
“apply zero gas…”
If in fresh air, the M3K can be calibrated,
The ppbRAE 3000 needs Zero grade air, or a Zeroing kit

10. Start-up: Lamp Alarm “Lamp” alarm may occur on start-up
This indicates that PID lamp has failed to light
Wait 1-2 minutes
If “Lamp” message remains, turn off MiniRAE 3000 and restart
“Lamp” alarm clears and MiniRAE 3000 is ready for use
If after restart, “Lamp” message remains, the PID needs service

11. Start-up: Humidity Check
It is important to check if the instrument responds to moisture
Cup hand over inlet or breathe into inlet for seconds
Do not block flow
If M2K reads >2 ppm or ppbRAE reads >500 ppb, then the sensor needs cleaning

12. Two main operating modes:
Hygiene/Search Mode
Two main operating modes:
Hygiene Mode: The factory default mode. After warm-up the meter samples continuously
Search Mode: After warm-up the pump shuts off and “Ready…” is displayed.

13. Hygiene Mode/Basic User
*Dashed (- - -) line is automatic return

14. Hygiene Mode/Advanced User
*Dashed (- - -) line is automatic return

15. Hygiene Mode/Advanced User
Change reference gas without entering Programming Mode
Change measurement gas when reference gas is Isobutylene

16. Hygiene Mode Reading in ppm Gas information Calibration needed
Wireless status
Battery status
Datalog
Pump Status
Press N/- to move to next screen

17. TWA/STEL/PEAK
TWA reading
STEL reading
Peak reading
Press Y/+ to clear
Press N/- to move to next screen

18. Date/Time/Temp
Date
Time
Internal temperature
Press N/- to move to next screen

19. Gas Display
Calibration Gas
Measurement Gas
Correction factor
Press N/- to move to next screen

20. PC Communication Enter PC communication and stop sampling
Press Y/+ to enter PC Comm mode
Press Y/+ to exit after communication is complete
Press N/- to move to next screen

21. Alarm signals

22. Perfect for drum or headspace sampling Optional graphic screen
Search Mode
A discrete sampling mode can easily start/stop datalogging for many points
Perfect for drum or headspace sampling
Optional graphic screen

23. Optional Graphic Screen
Using ProRAE Studio, set display to graphic display Or
Leave display in ppm reading

24. Search Mode/Basic User
*Dashed (- - -) line is automatic return

25. Search Mode/Advanced User
Change reference gas without entering Programming Mode
Change measurement gas when reference gas is Isobutylene

26. Programming Mode
Press and Hold N/- and MODE to enter Programming
Input password “0000”
Or Press MODE

27. Programming Mode
Navigate using interface of “Select,” “Back,” and “Next”
Press “MODE” to exit Programming
Y/+ to increase numerical values or confirm a question
N/- to decrease numerical values or deny a question

28. Two-Point Calibration
*Dashed (- - -) line is automatic return

29. Zero calibration
Press Y/+ to select Zero Calibration
Press MODE to return to main display
Press N/- to select Span Calibration

30. Zero calibration
If in fresh air, the M3K can be calibrated,
The ppbRAE 3000 needs Zero grade air, or a Zeroing kit
Press Y/+ to start calibration

31. Press Y/+ to enter Span calibration.
The menu will return to calibration selection with Span Calibration highlighted
Using a Matched-flow regulator, tedlar bag, or 500 cc/min regulator, attach 100ppm Isobutylene for the MiniRAE 3000 or 10ppm Isobutylene for the ppbRAE 3000
Press Y/+ to enter Span calibration.
Press N/- to skip Span calibration and return to Zero calibration.
Press MODE to exit and return to the top calibration menu.

32. Span Calibration
Turn on your span calibration gas.
Press Y/+ to initiate calibration.
Press N/- to abort calibration

33. Span Calibration Calibration is complete when instrument reads:
Span 1 is done!
Reading = xxx. ppm
Instrument then returns to Zero Calibration menu
Select MODE to return to regular Operations
Instrument will then update settings

34. Power Off Hold for full 3 seconds
Audible alarm will beep and unit will countdown 5 seconds
Release when you see “Unit Off…”
Unit will stay on if you release MODE key before countdown completes

35. To remove unit from charger
Charging unit
To Charge unit
Push instrument down on charger
Set back of unit against back wall of charger
To remove unit from charger
Push down on instrument
Pull unit towards you

36. Removing battery
Rubber boot stays on monitor
First push down on tab
Then pull battery from instrument

37. Use back of charging station to charge battery externally
Charging battery
Use back of charging station to charge battery externally
Push into contacts
Lay battery flat
To remove battery
Push battery towards station
Lift battery off of charging station

38. Maintenance Clean PID Lamp & Sensor
When display creeps upwards after good zero
When PID responds to moisture
When movement of PID results in response on display
Clean Sensor
Dirty Sensor
Bias Electrode
Bias Electrode
Sensing Electrode
Sensing Electrode
No dirt build-up to foster a decrease in airspace resistance
Dirt build-up absorbs water and breaks down airspace resistance leading to sensor “leakage” or moisture response

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