The ppbRae Plus PID has been discontinued. Please contact AFC International Inc for other options available.

The rugged ppbRae is the most sensitive hand held VOC monitor in the world. Its photo ionization detector provides true parts per billion (ppb) detection for applications from Indoor Air Quality to HazMat/Homeland Security

Features

• New extended range from 1ppb to 2,000 ppm
• Proven PID technology - The patented dual channel 3D sensor provides a 3 second response time and sets a new standard for resistance to moisture and dirt while the super bright 10.6 eV lamp provides extra sensitivity for low ppb measurements.
• Exclusive zeroing tube assures repeatability at low level measurements with a disposable VOC zeroing tube.
• Self cleaning lamp and sensor - Rae's patented self cleaning lamp and sensor minimize the need for maintenance and calibration.
• The ppbRae Plus lamp and sensor can be taken apart in seconds for easy maintenance without any tools.
• Measure more chemicals than with any other PID - With over 100 correction factors built into the ppbRae Plus memory and the largest printed list of correction factors in the world (300+), Rae Systems offers the ability to accurately measure more ionizable chemicals than any other PID. When a gas is selected from the ppbRae Plus library, its alarm points are automatically loaded into the meter.
• User friendly screens make it easy to use for simple applications and flexible enough for sophisticated operations.
• Drop in battery - When work schedules require putting in more hours than the 10 hours supplied by the standard NiMH battery, the drop in alkaline pack supplied with every ppbRae Plus lets you finish the job.
• Rugged rubber boot - The standard rubber boot helps assure that the ppbRae Plus survives the bumps and knocks of tough field use.
• Strong built in sample pump draws up to 100 feet horizontally or vertically
• Tough flexible inlet probe
• Easy to read display with backlight
• Store up to 267 hours of data at one minute intervals for downloading to a PC (with the datalogging option)

Applications

• HazMat/Homeland Security
• Searching for toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and chemical warfare agents (CWAs)
• 5 second response enables quick assessment of patients in decon lines
• Indoor Air Quality surveys
• Outgassing of new building materials
• Searching for mold and mildew by measuring VOCs
• Identifying sources of odors
• Industrial hygiene and safety
• Worker exposure studies for very toxic chemicals
• Environmental
• Perimeter fence line monitoring
• Low level leak detection

Specifications

Range	Resolution	Response Time
0-9,999 ppb	1 ppb	< 5 seconds
10.0-9.99 ppm	0.1 ppm	< 5 seconds
100-2,000 ppm	1 ppm	< 5 seconds

Instrument Specifications

Detector	Patented, planar, dual channel, PID sensor with super bright 10.6 eV
Operating Hours	10 hours continuous
Battery	Rechargeable, external, field replaceable nickel metal hydride battery pack, alkaline battery holder also supplied
Display	Large, LCD, manual, darkness and alarm activated
Calibration	Two points field calibration of zero and standard reference gas. Calibration memory of 8 calibration gases, alarm limits, span values and calibration date
Key Pad	1 operation and 2 program keys
Direct Readout	VOCs as ppb or ppm by volume, high and low values, STEL and TWA in hygiene mode, battery and shut down voltage
Alarms	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 automatic reset or latching with manual override, optional plug in pen size vibration alarm, user adjustable alarm limits
Data Logging	267 hours (at one minute intervals) with date/time, header information includes monitor serial number, user ID, site ID, date and time
Communication	Download data and up load instrument set up from PC through RS-232 link to serial port.
Sampling Pump	Internal pump, flow rate 400 cc/min
EM/RFI	High resistant to EMI/RFI, compliant with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Low Flow Alarm	Auto shut off pump at low flow condition
Temperature	14 to 113°F
Humidity	0 to 95% rH
IP Rating	IP-55 protected against dust and low pressure jets of water from all directions
Size	8.2" L x 3" W x 2" H
Weight	19.5 ounces
Approvals	Class 1, Div 1, Group A, B, C, D
Warranty	Lifetime on non consumable components, 1 year for 10.6 eV PID, 1 year for pump and battery

Ordering Information

For other options, please call AFC International at 1-800-952-3293, 219-987-6825 or fax 219-987-6826 or email sales@afcintl.com

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