Tech Notes

RAE Systems' Technical Notes are reference documents created by our scientists and engineers to assist in the efficient use of RAE Systems instruments and to detail the various applications in which these products are used.

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TN-106: Correction Factors, Ionization Energies, and Calibration Characteristics

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Last Updated: July 2010
TN-112: Exporting Datalogged Data to Microsoft Excel®

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Last Updated: September 2003
TN-114: Sensor Specifications and Cross-Sensitivities

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Last Updated: June 2008
TN-118: Using RAE Systems PIDs for Measuring Soil Headspace and in Soil Vapor Extractions

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Last Updated: June 2010
TN-119: Calculating STEL, TWA, Min, Max, and Average Values for ToxiRAE PIDs

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Last Updated: December 2005
TN-120: Measuring PID Correction Factors for Volatile Compounds with RAE Systems Instruments

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Last Updated: June 1997
TN-121: CO Sensor Cross-Sensitivity and Removal with a Charcoal Filter

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Last Updated: December 2005
TN-122: Compliance of RAE Systems PIDs with EPA Method 21

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Last Updated: January 2010
TN-123: Special Diagnostic Modes for RAE Systems Instruments

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Last Updated: December 2005
TN-124: PID Lamp Characteristics

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Last Updated: May 2004
TN-125: Creating Custom Correction Factors and Gas Names for the ToxiRAE II PID

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Last Updated: September 2003
TN-126: Interchangeability of Sensors in PGM-35 & PGM-50

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Last Updated: December 2000
TN-127: Benzene-Specific Measurements in Petroleum Hydrocarbons Using the RAE Systems UltraRAE

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En Español

Last Updated: June 2010
TN-130: Setting Alarm Limits for Mixtures

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Last Updated: December 1997
TN-132: Upgrading Firmware on RAE Systems Instruments

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Last Updated: May 2004
TN-133: Methylene Chloride-Specific Measurements Using the UltraRAE

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Last Updated: May 1998
TN-134: UltraRAE Bar Code Reader Patterns & Adjustments

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Last Updated: November 2003
TN-135: UltraRAE DOS Firmware & Tube Data Upgrade Procedures

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Last Updated: May 1998
TN-136: UltraRAE Operation Tips

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En Español

Last Updated: June 2010
TN-140: The Effect of Extension Tubing Volume and Vacuum on Sample Flow for RAE Systems Instruments

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Last Updated: February 2006
TN-141: Monitor Remote Control Functions

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Last Updated: April 2006
TN-142: MiniRAE 2000 & MultiRAE Pre-Preprogrammed Compound Libraries

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En Español

Last Updated: March 2006
TN-143: Accuracy Comparisons of RAE Systems Gas Detection Tubes

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Last Updated: February 2005
TN-144: Handling LEL Sensor Poisons

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Last Updated: March 1999
TN-145: Proper Care of Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs

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Last Updated: January 2002
TN-146: Turning on UV Lamps in a PID Monitor

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En Español

Last Updated: November 2001
TN-147: UltraRAE Butadiene-Specific Measurements

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Last Updated: September 2002
TN-148: Defining the Interval Between Calibration Checks

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En Español

Last Updated: December 2004
TN-150: Understanding and Operating the ppbRAE Plus

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En Español

Last Updated: May 2002
TN-151: Electrochemical Sensor Replacement & Maintenance

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En Español

Last Updated: June 2008
TN-152: Effects of Operating Conditions on Oxygen Sensors

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En Español

Last Updated: February 2000
TN-153: TC (VOL %) Sensor Applications and Correction Factors

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Last Updated: September 2004
TN-154: SampleRAE Correction Factors

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Last Updated: January 2002
TN-155: 2-Year Oxygen Sensor Installation & Calibration

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Last Updated: March 2002
TN-156: Correction Factors for Combustible Gas (LEL) Sensors

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En Español

Last Updated: June 2008
TN-157: Moisture Exchange Tubes for Humidity Control of Test Gases

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Last Updated: May 2001
TN-158: Conversion of PID Readings to Methane Equivalent or Hexane Equivalent FID Response

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Last Updated: February 2006
TN-159: Chemical Warfare Agent Measurements by PID

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En Español

Last Updated: March 2006
TN-160: Upgrading MultiRAE/QRAE NiCd Battery Pack

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Last Updated: March 2001
TN-161: Intrinsic Safety and Hazardous Locations

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Last Updated: January 2002
TN-162: Use of C-Filter Plugs

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Last Updated: October 2002
TN-163: Addressing MiniRAE 2000 Moisture Sensitivity

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Last Updated: December 2005
TN-164: Sharing AreaRAE Assets

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Last Updated: January 2002
TN-165: Combating Drift in Portable and Fixed PIDs

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Last Updated: June 2010
TN-166: Lithium-ion Batteries

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Last Updated: January 2002
TN-167: Proper Use of Dilution Fittings on Pumped Monitors

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Last Updated: December 2005
TN-169: Theory and Operation of NDIR Sensors

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Last Updated: April 2002
TN-170: USB to Serial Port Adaptor

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Last Updated: July 2004
TN-172: Ensuring Measurement Accuracy and Consistency of the ppbRAE by Calibrating with a RAE Systems Single-Use VOC Zeroing Tube

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En Español

Last Updated: June 2002
TN-173: Operation Guide for Demand-Flow Regulators for Calibration Gases

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Last Updated: September 2002
TN-174: Decontamination Procedures for Monitors Exposed to Chemical Warfare Agents

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En Español

Last Updated: September 2002
TN-176: Basics of Nuclear Radiation

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Last Updated: April 2005
TN-177: ITRAP Certification of Radiation Monitors (Illicit Trafficking Raditaion Assessment Program)

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Last Updated: April 2003
TN-178: Humidity Filtering II Tube for PID Measurements in Humid Environments

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Last Updated: June 2010
TN-179: Effect of Methanol and Glycols on Water Vapor Tubes

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Last Updated: November 2004
TN-180: SPE (Solid Polymer Electrolyte) Oxygen Sensor

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Last Updated: December 2005
TN-181: Managing Large Datalog Files in ProRAE Remote

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Last Updated: November 2004
TN-182: Basics of Wireless Security

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Last Updated: December 2004
TN-183: ProRAE Remote Host Controller: Communication Troubleshooting Guide

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Last Updated: April 2005
TN-184: EntryRAE Duty Cycling

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Last Updated: May 2005
TN-185: Response Guidelines for Inadvertent Movement or Illicit Trafficking of Radioactive Material

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Last Updated: September 2005
TN-186: MiniRAE 3000 & ppbRAE 3000 Pre-Programmed Compound Libraries

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Last Updated: June 2008