The UltraRae has been discontinued. Please contact AFC International for other options available.
UltraRae is a quick, spot-check monitor typically used by occupational health, safety and environmental personnel. The combination filter tube and PID removes the disadvantages associated with colorimetric tubes and gas chromatographs. Applications include tank entry pre screening during refinery and plant maintenance, hazardous material response, marine spill response and refinery down stream monitoring.
- Benzene
- Methylene Chloride (halocarbon)
- Butadiene (polymer manufacture)
Features
- The only compound specific monitor with combination of interchangeable separation tubes and PID
- 3-10 times faster analysis verses conventional tube or portable gas chromatograph methods
- Results obtained in seconds (<75 seconds) rather than minutes
- Detects benzene down to 0.1 ppm in 60 seconds
- 3,000 point datalogging storage capacity for data download to PC compatible with Windows 98, NT, 2000 and XP
- Excellent range and linearity
- Good down to 0.1 ppm and up to over 200 ppm benzene (no more GC column overload problems)
- More accurate than gas detection tubes
- Internal pump
- Allows you to sample deep (up to 30 feet) into a confined space
- Prevents liquid flow into the monitor
- Warns if sample tubing is blocked or crimped
- Low cost of ownership
- Inexpensive analysis due to low cost RAE-Sep tubes vs gas detection tubes
- Cheaper than portable GC and no annual factory calibration
- Large keys operable with 3 layers of gloves
- Large easy to read back light display
- Alarm activated
- Darkness or manually activated
- Optional vibration alarm
- Snap in rechargeable or alkaline battery pack, 10 hours of operation with smart battery charging
Applications
Benzene
- Petrochemical
- Transportation industry - tankers, railways, aircraft and barges
- Pipelines
- Military
- Rubber manufacturers
Methylene Chloride
- Paint strippers in industries from airlines to furniture refinishers to ship building
- Solvents in the manufacturer of plastics, flexible foams, sealants and photographic film stock
- Adhesives in the assembly of plastic parts
Butadiene
- Polymers industry
- Manufacturers of plastics, resin and rubber
Specifications
| Detector |
Photo ionization detector with vacuum UV lamp |
| Battery |
Rechargeable, field replaceable, NiMH battery pack |
| Battery Charger |
10 hours charge through built-in charger |
| Operating Hours |
10 hours continuous operation |
| Display |
Large, LCD, manual & alarm activated back light |
| Keypad |
1 operation key & 2 program keys |
| Alarm |
90 dB buzzer and flashing LED to indicate exceeded preset limits |
| High: 3 beeps and flashes per second |
| Low: 2 beeps and flashes per second |
| User adjustable alarm limits |
| Optional plug in pen size vibration alarm |
| Datalogging |
Standard 3,000 points including sample number, gas reading, time/date, specific vapor, header information includes monitor serial number, user ID, and site number |
| Communication |
Download to PC and upload instrument setup from PC through RS-232 link to serial port |
| Calibration |
Two point field calibration of zero and span |
| Sampling Pump |
Internal, flow rate 400 cc/min with VOC tube |
| Temperature |
32 to 113°F |
| Humidity |
0 to 95% rH |
| Size |
7.75" L x 2.75" W x 1.5" H |
| Weight |
16 ounces |
| Approvals |
UL Class I, Div I, Group A, B, C, D |
Sensor Specifications
| Gas |
VOC |
Benzene |
Halocarbons |
Butadiene
|
| Range |
0-2,000 ppm |
0-200 ppm |
0-200 ppm |
0-200 ppm
|
| Resolution |
0.1 ppm 0-99.9 ppm & 1 ppm 100-1,000 ppm
|
0.1 ppm |
0.2 ppm |
0.1 ppm
|
| Interference Rejection |
None |
300 ppm
Toluene* |
300 ppm
Acetone* |
150 ppm
Hexane*
|
| Calibration Gas |
100 ppm Isobutylene |
5 ppm Benzene |
Compound Dependent |
5 ppm butadiene
|
| UV Lamp |
9.8, 10.6 or 11.7 eV |
9.8 eV |
11.7 eV |
9.8 eV
|
*Please see Tech Note 127, 133 and 147 for more details.
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
Downloads
Table of Ionization Potentials
What is a Photo Ionization Detector?
UltraRae Operation Tips
UltraRae: Butadiene Specific Measurements
Benzene Specific Measurements in Petroleum Hydrocarbons Using the UltraRae
Methylene Chloride Specific Measurements Using the UltraRae
UltraRae Bar Code Reader Patterns and Adjustments
PIDs as a HazMat Response Tool
PIDs as an Arson Response Tool
Guide to Atmospheric Testing in a Confined Space
Weapons of Mass Destruction
PIDs in Clandestine Laboratories Application
Assessment of Exposure Risk in an Unknown Environment