QRAE 3Diffusion & PumpedQuickStart GuideWARNINGSRead Before OperatingThe QRAE 3 User’s Guide must be carefully read by allindividuals who have or will have the responsibility ofusing, maintaining, or servicing this product. The productwill perform as designed only if it is used, maintained, andserviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.CAUTION!Never operate the monitor when the rear cover is re-moved. Remove rear cover, sensors, and/or battery onlyin an area known to be non-hazardous. Never use theinstrument with the calibration adapter installed, as thiscan cause distorted readings, a potential safety threat.User InterfaceThe QRAE 3’s user interface consists of thedisplay and two keys, [MODE] and [Y/+]. Theflippable LCD displays information such as monitoredthreats, real-time readings and measurement units,alarm type (when in alarm, including cal. overdue),battery status, datalog (if on), and radio and connectionquality (if available).Charging The QRAE 3 (non-ATEX/IECEx)Always fully charge the battery before use. Contacts onthe bottom of the QRAE 3 meet the Travel Charger’scontact pins, transferring power. Make sure the chargerand QRAE 3 are firmly attached. Then connect the ACAdapter’s barrel plug to the charger, and plug itstransformer into an AC outlet. While charging, theLED on the Travel Charger glows red. When thebattery is fully charged, the LED glows green.Barrier Box For ATEX/IECEx UseFor ATEX/IECEx applications, plug the cord fromthe Barrier Box (P/N M02-3011-000) into theTravel Charger, and then plug the power adapterinto the Barrier Box.Turning The QRAE 3 OnWith the instrument turned off, press and hold the[MODE] key until the audible alarm stops, and thenrelease. During startup, the battery, buzzer, vibra-tion alarm, and LEDs are tested, and then theQRAE 3 performs self-testing of its other func-tions. When the main measurement screen appears,the QRAE 3 is ready for calibration or use.Note: If the battery is completely empty, then thedisplay briefly shows the message “BatteryDischarged!” and the QRAE 3 shuts off. You shouldcharge or replace the battery before turning it on again.Note: If “Zero At Start,” “Must Calibrate” or“Must Bump” is set, you will be prompted toperform the appropriate calibration before using theinstrument.2. 3.5. 6.4.Chargingstatus LEDPhone: 408-952-8200 Fax: 408-952-8480Email: RAE-tech@honeywell.comwww.raesystems.comRAE Systems by Honeywell3775 N. First St.San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USAAC adapterbarrel plugQRAE 3TravelChargerClip Travel ChargerOnto QRAE 3 Non-ATEX/IECEx:Power supplyplugged directly intoTravel Charger.ATEX/IECEx:Barrier Box betweenpower supply andTravel Charger.