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AreaRAE STEEL |
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Overview |
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The AreaRAE Steel
is an ATEX-certified multi-gas,
wireless monitor. Housed in a welded
stainless-steel enclosure, it is
rugged, portable and
weather-resistant, making it
suitable for harsh environments.
Ideal for hazardous materials and
other emergency response monitoring
applications, strategically placed
AreaRAE Steel monitors can be used
to quickly establish a perimeter,
allowing first responders to back
off to a safe position and monitor
readings from up to 3 kilometers
away.
The photoionization detector (PID)
in the AreaRAE Steel can measure
parts per million of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs). In
addition, it can be equipped with a
lower explosive limit (LEL) sensor,
an oxygen sensor, and one or two
electrochemical toxic sensors for
measuring specific substances such
as hydrogen sulfide or chlorine.
An integrated wireless modem
transmits real-time gas measurement
data to a base station, which
employs a standard Windows-based PC
running ProRAE Remote software. The
base station can simultaneously
control and display readings for up
to eight AreaRAE Steels and/or
AreaRAE Steel Gammas (or other
AreaRAE-compatible monitors,
including MultiRAE Plus, MiniRAE
2000, ppbRAE Plus, Smiths APD-2000®,
BAE ChemSentry®, and Coastal
Environmental Systems Weatherpak®).
This provides a multi-threat
detection network that can monitor a
wide geographic area. Employing mesh
networking capabilities, the AreaRAE
Steel is designed for extended-range
performance in difficult radio
environments. The AreaRAE Steel is
available individually or as part of
the Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK)
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Key
Feature |
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Up to
five sensors (PID, LEL,
O2 and two
electrochemical toxic
gas)
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Loud
buzzer and large,
extra-bright warning
light
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Large
LCD display and keypad
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Rugged,
weather-resistant
stainless-steel housing
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Built-in
sampling pump
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Interchangeable Li-ion
or alkaline battery pack
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Continuous operation via
AC source
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Advantages |
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Real-time wireless data
transmission with
built-in RF modem
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View
real-time sensor data
and alarm status at
headquarters or command
center
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ProRAE
Remote software
simultaneously controls
and displays readings
for up to eight remote
detectors
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License-free, 869MHz
wireless transmission
with communication range
up to 3km
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Automatic mesh
networking that allows
each AreaRAE Steel to
function as a repeater,
greatly extending
wireless range
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Optional
wall-mounting bracket or
field-mounting tripod
adapter
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Specifications |
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Sensor Specifications |
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Range |
Resolution |
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Oxygen |
0-30.0% |
0.1% |
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Combustible |
0-100% LEL |
1% LEL |
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VOCs |
0-199 ppm
200-2000 ppm |
0.1 ppm
1 ppm |
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Carbon Monoxide |
0-500 ppm
10-2000 ppm |
1 ppm
10 ppm |
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Hydrogen Sulfide |
0-100 ppm |
1 ppm |
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Sulfur Dioxide |
0-20.0 ppm |
0.1 ppm |
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Nitric Oxide |
0-250 ppm |
1 ppm |
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Nitrogen Dioxide |
0-20.0 ppm |
0.1 ppm |
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Chlorine |
0-10.0 ppm |
0.1 ppm |
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Hydrogen Cyanide |
0-100 ppm |
1 ppm |
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Ammonia |
0-50 ppm |
1 ppm |
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Phosphine |
0-5.0 ppm |
0.1 ppm |
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Hydrogen Chloride |
2-15 ppm |
1 ppm |
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Hydrogen Fluoride |
2-10 ppm |
1 ppm |
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Detector Specifications |
Data Logging
Data Storage |
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Size |
9.25" L x 5.0" W x 9.25" D (235mm L x 127mm W x 235mm D) without handle |
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Weight |
13.85 lbs (6.3 kg) with battery pack |
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Detector |
Up to five sensors (O2, combustible, two toxic and VOC), electrochemical sensors for toxic gases and oxygen, photoionization sensor for VOC, catalytic combustion sensor for combustible gases |
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Battery |
Rechargeable, 7.4V/4.5Ah, Lithium-ion battery pack with built-in charger (less than 10 hours charge time) or a 6 C-size alkaline battery pack |
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Operating Hours |
36 hrs continuous stand-alone operation
24 hrs continuous wireless operation (Lithium-ion battery)
18 hrs continuous wireless operation (alkaline battery) |
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Displays |
2-line, 16-digit LCD with manually activated LED back light |
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Keypads |
3 operation and 4 programming keys |
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Direct Readout |
Instantaneous values, sensor name, high and low values for all detectors, TWA and STEL values for toxic gases and VOCs, battery voltage and elapsed time |
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Alarm |
Flashing red LED cluster to indicate exceeded preset limits, low battery or sensor failure |
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Alarm Setting |
Separate alarm limit settings for TWA, STEL,Low and High alarm |
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Audible Alarm |
Buzzer, 100dB buzzer at 10cm (typical) |
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Visual Alarm |
Flashing red LED cluster |
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Alarm Mode |
Latching/automatic reset |
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Datalog Interval |
Programmable 1 to 3,600 sec |
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Communication |
Upload data to PC and Download monitor setup from PC through RS-232 link to serial port on PC |
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EM Immunity |
No effect when exposed to 0.43 mW/cm2 RF interference (5-watt transmitter at 30cm) |
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Safety Certification |
CSA Classified for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D (w/900 MHz modem) |
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Frequency |
902 to 928 MHz (License-free) |
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RF Range |
Up to 2 miles (900 MHz), extendable with RAELink2 Repeaters |
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Error Detection |
32 bit CRC, resend on error |
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Callibration |
Two-point field calibration for fresh air and standard reference gas |
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Sampling Pump |
Internal integrated diaphragm pump with programmable High (400cc/min) and Low (300cc/min) flow rate settings |
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Low Flow Alarm |
Auto shutoff pump at low-flow condition |
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Temperature |
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) |
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Humidity |
0% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
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Attachment |
Shoulder strap, optional tripod/wall mounting bracket |
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Optional |
Integrated GPS receiver |
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Applications |
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HazMat
and Emergency Response
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Refineries and
Petrochemical Plants
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Power
Plants
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Pulp and
Paper Industry
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Marine
and Offshore Wells
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