AreaRAE Steel Z1

This product is currently sold in Europe only.

The AreaRAE Steel Z1 is a one- to five-gas wireless monitor that delivers ATEX Zone 1 certification in an extremely rugged stainless steel enclosure designed for applications in harsh environments. The weather-resistant AreaRAE Steel Z1 is the benchmark against which portable wireless gas monitors are judged.

AreaRAE Steel Z1 combines a photoionization detector (PID) for parts-per-million measurement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with lower explosive limit (LEL) and oxygen sensors, plus two electrochemical toxic sensors for measuring specific substances such as hydrogen sulfide or chlorine. An integrated wireless modem allows the AreaRAE Steel to transmit real-time gas measurement data to a ProRAE Remote base station located up to 1.5 kilometers away.

The base station is a standard Windows based PC running ProRAE Remote software connected to a RAELink2 Host Modem. The base station can communicate with up to 12 AreaRAE Steel Z1s (or other AreaRAE-compatible monitors), providing a multi-threat detection network that can monitor a wide geographic area.

AreaRAE Steel Z1 monitors are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that deliver 18 hours of continuous operation.

The AreaRAE Steel Z1 is ideal for fast deployment during plant shutdowns or turn-around. AreaRAE Steel Z1 detectors can be used to quickly establish a working perimeter by setting out multiple monitors at strategic locations, then backing off to a position of safety to monitor readings over the wireless link.

Key Features

  • Up to five sensors (PID, LEL, O2 and two toxic gas electrochemical)
  • Loud buzzer and large, extrabright warning light
  • Large LCD display and keypad
  • Rugged, weather-resistant stainless-steel housing (IP65)
  • Built-in sampling pump
  • nterchangeable Lithium-ion


Advantages

  • Real-time wireless data transmission with built-in RF modem
  • View real-time sensor data and alarm status at headquarters or command center
  • ProRAE Remote software simultaneously controls and displays readings for remote detectors and storage data
  • License-free, ISM wireless transmission with communication range up to 3 km, extendable with RAELink2 Repeaters
  • Fully hardware and software compatible with standard AreaRAE network component

Sensor Specifications

Gas Monitor
 Range Resolution
Oxygen 0-30.0% 0.1%
Combustible 0-100% LEL 1% LEL
VOCs 0-199 ppm
200-2000 ppm		 0.1 ppm
1 ppm
Carbon Monoxide 0-500 ppm
10-2000 ppm		 1 ppm
10 ppm
Hydrogen Sulfide 0-100 ppm 1 ppm
Sulfur Dioxide 0-20.0 ppm 0.1 ppm
Nitric Oxide 0-250 ppm 1 ppm
Nitrogen Dioxide 0-20.0 ppm 0.1 ppm
Chlorine 0-10.0 ppm 0.1 ppm
Hydrogen Cyanide 0-100 ppm 1 ppm
Ammonia 0-50 ppm 1 ppm
Phosphine 0-5.0 ppm 0.1 ppm
Hydrogen Chloride 2-15 ppm 1 ppm
Hydrogen Fluoride 2-10 ppm 1 ppm



Detector Specifications

Data Logging Data Storage
Size 235mm L x 127mm W x 235mm D without handle
Weight 13.85 lbs (6.3 kg) with battery pack
Detector Up to five sensors (O2, combustible, two toxic and VOC), electrochemical sensors for toxic gases and oxygen, photoionization sensor for VOC, catalytic combustion sensor for combustible gases
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (to be charged outside the instrument)
Operating Hours 18 hrs continuous wireless operation (Lithium-ion battery)
Displays 2-line, 16-digit LCD with manually activated LED back light
Keypads 3 operation and 4 programming keys
Direct Readout Instantaneous values, sensor name, high and low values for all detectors, TWA and STEL values for toxic gases and VOCs, battery voltage and elapsed time
Alarm Flashing red LED cluster to indicate exceeded preset limits, low battery or sensor failure
Alarm Setting Separate alarm limit settings for TWA, STEL,Low and High alarm
Audible Alarm Buzzer, 100dB buzzer at 10cm (typical)
Visual Alarm Flashing red LED cluster
Alarm Mode Latching/automatic reset
4,000 points for each sensor with time stamp, serial number, user ID, site ID
20,000 readings (64 hours, 5 channels at 1 minute intervals) in non-volatile memory
Datalog Interval Programmable 1 to 3,600 sec
Communication Upload data to PC and Download monitor setup from PC through RS-232 link to serial port on PC
EM Immunity No effect when exposed to 0.43 mW/cm2 RF interference (5-watt transmitter at 30cm)
Safety Certification Europe: ATEX II 2G EEx ib d IIc T4 (w/869 Mhz modem)
Frequency 869 MHz (License-free)
RF Range Up to 3 km
Error Detection 32 bit CRC, resend on error
Callibration Two-point field calibration for fresh air and standard reference gas
Sampling Pump Internal integrated diaphragm pump with programmable High (400cc/min) and Low (300cc/min) flow rate settings
Low Flow Alarm Auto shutoff pump at low-flow condition
Temperature -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Humidity 0% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Attachment Shoulder strap, optional tripod/wall mounting bracket

*Specifications are subject to change

Applications

  • HazMat and Emergency Response
  • Refineries and Petrochemical Plants
  • Power Plants
  • Pulp and Paper Industry
  • Plant and Mill Turnarounds
  • Marine and Offshore Wells