QRae - Simple & Reliable 4 Gas Monitor for Confined Space Entry
The QRae is a dedicated confined space entry monitor with an internal pump. Its durable, rechargeable standard Li-ion battery provides a 12 hour day of detecting combustibles, oxygen, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide. The extended duration Li-Ion battery provides up to 18 hours of continuous operation.
Applications
Confined Space Entry including waste water treatment plants, marine and off shore oil wells, landfill operations, trenches, silos, railcars, coal mines, cruise ships, sewers and manholes and tunnels
Refineries and petrochemical plants including offshore drilling and plant shut downs
Power plants
Pump and paper industry
Steel mills
Features
Reliable plug in "smart" combustibles, oxygen, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide sensors
Strong protective rubber boot
Water and dust resistant
Rugged ABS plastic/metal case
Protects from interference by portable radios
One button calibration with auto zero capability
Sample flow rate at 150 cc/min
Patented security mechanism warns of sample tube crimping or blockage
Prevents liquid flow into monitor with optional collapsible sample probe
Option of alkaline, Li-Ion and automotive 12V adapter charger
Field replaceable batteries
Unit will run and charge simultaneously
Large keys operable with three layers of gloves
Loud audible alarm
Bright visual alarm
Standard 20,000 point datalogging storage capacity for download to PC compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000 and NT
Specifications
Detector
Protected catalytic bead for combustible gases
Electrochemical sensors for oxygen and toxic gases
Battery
Interchangeable Li-Ion and alkaline battery packs, rechargeable units include Li-Ion battery pack with internal smart charging, 120V AC/DC wall adapter and spare alkaline battery pack
Operating Hours
12 hours continuous operation (typical), extended Li-Ion battery produce 18 hours continuous operation (typical). Unit will run and charge simultaneously (not recommended for hazardous locations)
Display
2 line, 16 digit LCD with LED back light automatically in dim light or alarm condition
Key Pads
1 operation key and 2 programming keys
Attachment
Wrist strap and high visible boot
Direct Readout
Instantaneous values: Oxygen as % by vol, Combustible gas as % of lower explosion limit (LEL), Toxic gases as parts per million by volume
High and low values for all gases
STEL & TWA values of toxic gases
Battery and shut down voltage
Date, time, elapsed time, temperature
Alarm
90 dB buzzer and flashing red LED to indicate exceeded preset limits: High - 3 beeps and flashes per second, Low - 2 beeps and flashes per second, STEL & TWA - 1 beep and flash per second
Alarms latching with manual override or automatic reset
Additional diagnostic alarm and display message for low battery and pump stall
Calibration
Two point field calibration for zero and span gas
Datalogging
Standard 20,000 points (100 hours, 4 channels at one minute intervals) down load to PC with serial number of unit, user ID, site number, calibration date
Sampling Pump
Optional internal pump, user selectable flow rate. High - 250cc/min, Low - 150 cc/min
Low Flow Alarm
Auto shut off pump at low flow condition
Temperature
-4° to 113°F
Humidity
0 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Intrinsic Safety
UL & cUL Class I, Division I, Group A, B, C, D, T3C
Size
4.65" L x 3" W x 1.9" H
Weight
16 ounces
Warranty
Lifetime on non consuming components, 2 years for O2, LEL, CO & H2S sensors, 1 year for pump and battery
Sensor Specifications
Sensor
Range
Resolution
Response Time
Oxygen
0-30%
0.1%
15 seconds
Combustible Gas
0-100% LEL
1%
15 seconds
Carbon Monoxide
0-500 ppm
1 ppm
20 seconds
Hydrogen Sulfide
0-100 ppm
1 ppm
30 seconds
Ordering Information
Prices start at $995.00, please contact AFC International for further information
Each QRae includes datalogger, rechargeable Li-Ion battery, 120 V AC/DC wall adapter, alkaline battery adapter, calibration adapter, inlet probe, filters, rubber boot with belt clip, manual, software and cable. The confined space entry kit includes a hard transport case with precut foam, tubing, tool kit, 4 gas 34L calibration gas cylinder and regulator. For pricing, please call AFC International at 1-800-952-3293, 219-987-6825 or fax 219-987-6826 or email sales@afcintl.com
Description
Catalog No.
QRae with LEL, Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide & Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor
027-0000-010
QRae with LEL, Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide & Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor with Confined Space Entry Kit
027-0000-011
QRae with LEL, Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide & Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor and Extended Li-Ion Battery, ATEX Wall Adapter
027-0000-110-ATX
QRae with LEL, Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide & Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor with Confined Space Entry Kit and Extended Li-Ion Battery, ATEX Wall Adapter
AFC International, Inc.
PO Box 894, DeMotte, IN 46310
715 SW Almond St, Ste C, DeMotte, IN 46310
800-952-3293 219-987-6825 Fax 219-987-6826 eMail: sales@afcintl.com