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Copyright ©2018 by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced by any means except as permitted in writing by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
The information contained herein constitutes valuable trade secrets of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. You
are not permitted to disclose or allow to be disclosed such information except as permitted in writing by
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is not
responsible for any damages arising out of your use of the LMS program.
LMSTM, LMS ExpressTM, ApexZTM, ApexZ3TM , ApexZ50TM are trademarks of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
Microsoft®, Microsoft Windows
TM
are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Manufactured by:
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
1221 Disk Drive
Medford, Oregon 97501
LWS Part Number: 248083466-1 R3
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Table of Contents
Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................1
About this Manual ..................................................................................................................................................1
General Safety ........................................................................................................................................................1
Laser Safety ............................................................................................................................................................2
Battery Safety .........................................................................................................................................................3
Installing the battery ..............................................................................................................................................4
Power Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Sampling Safety ......................................................................................................................................................7
Operating Safety .....................................................................................................................................................7
Electrostatic Safety Information .............................................................................................................................7
Compliance .................................................................................................................................................................9
FCC Notice ..............................................................................................................................................................9
CE Notice ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Enclosure and Ports – ApexZ3 ............................................................................................................................. 13
Enclosure and Ports - ApexZ50 ............................................................................................................................ 14
Printer Paper Installation .................................................................................................................................... 15
Paper Feed ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
LED Handle*......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Instrument Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Time Zone & Daylight Savings ............................................................................................................................. 20
Date ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Time ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Date and Time Format ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Audio/Visual ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Options ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Export Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Import Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Update Firmware ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Instrument Settings Reset ................................................................................................................................... 32
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Factory Reset ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
About Screen ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
Connectivity ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
DHCP .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Manual Wi-Fi Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 38
Active Directory AD/LDAP ................................................................................................................................... 42
CIFS (Common Internet File System) ................................................................................................................... 43
Print ..................................................................................................................................................................... 45
USB ...................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Users ........................................................................................................................................................................ 47
User Levels ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Add a New User ................................................................................................................................................... 48
Modify a User ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
Delete a User ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
User Login ............................................................................................................................................................ 54
User Logout ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Change User Password ........................................................................................................................................ 56
Change User First and Last Name ........................................................................................................................ 56
Rooms* .................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Add a Room ......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Assign Locations to a Room ................................................................................................................................. 58
Enter Room Name ............................................................................................................................................... 59
Modify Room ....................................................................................................................................................... 60
Recipes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Custom Recipe – Recipe Type ............................................................................................................................. 62
Custom Recipe - Channel Sizes ............................................................................................................................ 63
Custom Recipe - Warning and Alarm Thresholds ................................................................................................ 64
Custom Recipe - Sample Settings ........................................................................................................................ 66
Custom Recipe – Locations .................................................................................................................................. 67
Edit – Custom Recipe ........................................................................................................................................... 68
Certification Recipes ................................................................................................................................................ 73
Certification Recipe – Recipe Type Settings ........................................................................................................ 74
Certification Recipe - Channel and Target Limits ................................................................................................ 75
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Certification Recipe - Sample Settings................................................................................................................. 76
Certification Recipe – Room and Locations ......................................................................................................... 77
Certification Recipe - Name ................................................................................................................................. 78
Edit - Certification Recipes .................................................................................................................................. 79
Locations .................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Edit Location Name ............................................................................................................................................. 83
Select Room for Location .................................................................................................................................... 84
Operating ApexZ ...................................................................................................................................................... 85
Running a Sample from the Home Screen .......................................................................................................... 86
View Options ....................................................................................................................................................... 88
Data Table View ................................................................................................................................................... 89
Histogram View ................................................................................................................................................... 90
Grid View* ........................................................................................................................................................... 91
Location boarder and background colors ............................................................................................................ 92
Grid View* Error Messages ................................................................................................................................. 93
History View ........................................................................................................................................................ 94
Graph View .......................................................................................................................................................... 96
Environmental View ............................................................................................................................................ 97
Data Screen ............................................................................................................................................................. 99
Scroll data records ............................................................................................................................................... 99
Data Columns .................................................................................................................................................... 100
Expand data columns ........................................................................................................................................ 101
Select data records ............................................................................................................................................ 103
Tag data records ................................................................................................................................................ 104
Export data records ........................................................................................................................................... 105
Select data records for report ........................................................................................................................... 107
Select report parameters .................................................................................................................................. 108
Filter data records by Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 109
Filter data records by Room .............................................................................................................................. 110
Filter data records by Recipe ............................................................................................................................. 111
Filter data records by Location .......................................................................................................................... 112
Filter data records by Tag .................................................................................................................................. 113
Filter data records by Alert/Fault ...................................................................................................................... 114
Delete all data records ...................................................................................................................................... 115
Reports .................................................................................................................................................................. 117
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Report Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 117
Report Screen Filters ......................................................................................................................................... 118
Deleting a Report ............................................................................................................................................... 120
Audit Trail .......................................................................................................................................................... 121
Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................. 123
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................................................................................... 124
Clean and Disinfect ................................................................................................................................................ 125
Terminology ........................................................................................................................................................... 126
Appendix A: Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 127
*Patent Pending
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WARNING: There are no user serviceable components inside the particle counter.
About this Manual
This manual describes the setup, operation and use of the Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ApexZ family
of Portable Airborne Particle Counters. The word “ApexZ”, “unit” or “instrument” may be used in place
of a specific model in this ApexZ Operators Manual.
General Safety
Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual and the reader should become familiar with the
meaning of a warning before operating the particle counter. Most warnings will appear in the left
margin of the page next to the subject or step to which it applies. Take care when performing any
procedures preceded by or containing a warning. The classifications of warning are defined as follows:
Laser – pertaining to exposure to visible or invisible LASER radiation.
Electrostatic – pertaining to electrostatic discharge.
Network Connection – pertaining to communication ports and instrument damage.
Safety
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WARNING: There are no user-serviceable components inside the particle counter. The use of
controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified within this manual may result in
personal injury and/or damage to this instrument.
Laser Warning Label
Laser Safety
This product is considered to be a Class 1 LASER product (as defined by FDA 21 CFR, §1040.10 and IEC
60825-1:2014) when used under normal operation and maintenance. Performing service on the internal
sensor can, however, result in exposure to invisible radiation. The particle counter has been evaluated
and tested in accordance with EN 61010-1:2012, “Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use” and IEC 60825-1:2014, “Safety of LASER Products”. For
further technical assistance, contact our Technical Support Team at 1-800-945-5905 (USA Toll Free), or
1-541-770-5905.
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Battery Safety
Battery Type:
National Power Sm-Energy®
Model: SM221
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, 14.4V, 6.45Ah, 93Wh
Battery Level Indicator Button
Press here to display blue LED battery charge level 25-50-75-100%
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Note: ApexZ has dual battery slots and can operate with either one
or two batteries installed. With two batteries installed both
batteries will self-adjust and drain their charge evenly together.
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1 2 4
Installing the battery
Insert battery 1 into the lower battery slot.
Insert battery 2 into the upper battery bay.
You will feel a slight pressure and clicking as the battery seats
down fully in the battery bay.
Close the battery door.
Tighten down the
battery door screw.
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WARNING: Only use batteries provide with the ApexZ by
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. Use of unauthorized
batteries may cause damage to equipment, void
warranty, and pose a threat to safety.
Hot swapping the batteries
ApexZ will allow the user to remove one battery while the instrument is powered on and
sampling. This allows the user to continue to sample with one battery while recharging the
second battery. A charged second battery may then be reinstalled into the instrument while
ApexZ is still sampling.
Hot swapping allows the user to install a newly charged
battery and then remove a low charged battery while
the instrument is sampling under battery power.
Use the optional battery charger (part #: 017789752
single battery charger, or part #: 017789753 dual
battery charger) to charge batteries outside of the
ApexZ instrument.
Batteries inserted into ApexZ will always charge while
ApexZ is plugged into the AC power with the AC power
adapter and power cord.
Charging the batteries outside of ApexZ
See optional Dual Bay Desktop Charger for charging up to 2
ApexZ batteries at the same time. Batteries not included.
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WARNING: Do not press and hold the Power button to shut down.
This will cause a hard reset and is not recommended.
WARNING: If the ApexZ is shut down during a sample,
that sample will not be completed or saved.
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1
Power Safety
Start Up
Press the power button to turn on the ApexZ
particle counter.
Shut Down
To shut down press the power button once. DO NOT HOLD the power button down.
Users are not required to logout before ApexZ is shut down. If Users are enabled, shutting down the
ApexZ will logout the current user and will require a user to login when the ApexZ is next started. It is
permissible to shut down the ApexZ particle counter from any one of the user interface screens.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to sample reactive gases (such as hydrogen or oxygen) with
this instrument. Reactive gasses create an explosion hazard in the instrument. Sampling
any gas under pressure can damage the instrument and void the warranty. Sampling any
gas that is not the same density as ambient air can result in inaccurate data. Do NOT
allow water, solvents, or other liquids to enter the instrument via the inlet tube - the
instrument will be damaged and the warranty voided.
WARNING: The use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified
within this manual may result in personal injury and/or damage to this instrument.
Attempts by untrained personnel to disassemble, alter, modify or adjust the electronics
or optics may result in personal injury and damage to the instrument and will void its
warranty. There are no user-serviceable components inside the particle counter. Only
factory authorized service personnel should repair or service this instrument and its
optical system. If replacement of the power supply or its AC power cord is required,
replace it only with a power supply or cord having as good as or better ratings than
specifications provided by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. Attempting to use an underrated power supply or cord can expose the instrument and adjacent equipment to the
user to dangerous shock and fire hazards. Failure to meet this requirement will void the
CE certification, void the instrument warranty and can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components.
Therefore, any service or maintenance work should be done at a static-free work station.
A static-free work station requires an ESD consultant to evaluate the work environment
and propose the equipment and apparel needed for a work station to be successful.
Sampling Safety
Operating Safety
Electrostatic Safety Information
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FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his expense.
NOTE: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
Compliance
Class A Digital Devices
This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment was verified for RF exposure and found to comply with FCC OET-65 RF exposure
requirements.
WARNING: Making changes to the antenna or the equipment is not permitted. Doing so may result in
the equipment exceeding the FCC RF exposure guidelines. This equipment must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter.
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CE Notice
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Overview
This operating manual introduces the Lighthouse ApexZ portable particle counters ApexZ3 and ApexZ50
and includes instructions for inspecting, installing, using and maintaining the instrument.
Description
The ApexZ portable particle counter comes standard with 6 particle-size channels (ApexZ3: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0,
3.0, 5.0, 10.0 microns), (ApexZ50: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 microns) and a flow rate of (ApexZ3: 1.0
CFM), (ApexZ50: 100LPM). The instrument uses a LASER diode light source and LASER beam shaping
optics to illuminate a cross section of the air flow path. As particles move along this path, they cross the
LASER beam and scatter light. The scattered light rays from particles cutting through the beam are
steered to a photodiode using a system of collection optics. The photodiode converts the image into a
current which is converted to a voltage and amplified by an electronic circuit. The amplitude of the
voltage pulse is proportional to the light scattered, which in turn is proportional to the size of the
particle. The voltage pulses created by the particle are then processed by additional electronics that
analyze the height of each pulse and therefore, the size of each corresponding particle. The result is
that the number of particles of various sizes is determined. The ApexZ is effective in both ultra-clean
areas (such as ISO Class 1 or Grade A) and in more traditional clean zones rated as ISO Class 3 or higher.
Refer to Specifications in this manual for additional instrument information.
Accessories Included
ApexZ Includes: USB flash drive 512 MB with lanyard, tripod mini 7” telescoping, ISO probe (ApexZ3: 1
CFM, ApexZ50 100 LPM), ISP clamp, tubing), (ApexZ3: 3/8“ ID x 1/2” OD BevXX 10 feet, ApexZ50 ½” ID x
5/8” OD BevXX 10 feet), Zero count filter, 24 VDC 5.0 amp power adapter and power cord, 1 Li-Ion Smart
battery included (2 battery slot capacity), 2x rolls of printer paper, Calibration certificate, USB flash drive
includes ApexZ3/ApexZ5 Read Me First and Operators Manual.
Introduction
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Size Range
ApexZ3: 0.3 - 10.0 µm.
ApexZ50: 0.5 – 10.0 µm.
Standard 6 Channels
ApexZ3: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm.
ApexZ50: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm.
Flow rate
ApexZ3: 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM).
ApexZ50: 100 LPM.
Laser Source
Laser Diode.
Zero Count Level
< 1 count / 5 minutes (per ISO 21501-4).
Concentration Limits
ApexZ3: 1,000,000 particles / ft3 @ 10% coincidence loss.
ApexZ50: 300,000 particles / ft3 @ 10% coincidence loss.
Counting Efficiency
ApexZ3: 50% @ 0.3 µm, 100% for particles > 1.5x first channel particle size.
ApexZ50 50% @ 0.5 µm, 100% for particles > 1.5x first channel particle size.
Calibration
Designed for ISO 21501-4 compliance.
Self-Diagnostics
Laser power/current/supply, flow out-of-range, no flow, PA background/supply/health.
Count Modes
Sample, Concentration, Beep, Custom Recipes and Certification Modes.
Data Storage
10,000 sample records, 999 locations, 50 recipes, 100 report sessions, 25 users.
Communication
Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), USB key.
Supporting Software
LMS Express 8.1, LMS Express RT 8.1.
Environmental Sensors
Temperature/Relative Humidity probe: 32-122 °F (0-50 °C) ± 1 °F (0.5 °C), 15%-90% ± 2% RH.
Touch Screen Display
7.0 inch (8.89 cm), 1200 x 800 IPS color touch screen.
Speakers
2x adjustable up to 70 dB to indicate status and alerts.
Carry Handle
With RGB LED’s for status and alarms.
Printer
Embedded panel-mount printer.
Reports
FED-209E, ISO-14644-1:1999, ISO-14644-1:2015 and EU GMP regulatory pass/fail reports
displayed on screen or printed.
Alert
User configurable warnings and alarms.
Sample Inlet
ApexZ3: 3/8 inch Inlet nozzle.
ApexZ50: 1/2 inch inlet nozzle.
Sample Output
Internally filtered to HEPA standard (>99.97% @ 0.3 µm); with rotatable exhaust fitting for
directed flow.
Vacuum Source
Internal blower, automatic flow control.
Enclosure
Chemically Resistant Polycarbonate blend, conductive lining, VHP compatible.
Power
External power supply: 24 VDC, 5 A max draw.
Battery
Battery Run Time
2x Li-Ion battery capacity, removable and rechargeable.
ApexZ3: 2 batteries 11 hours nominal use, 50% duty cycle no printing.
ApexZ50: 2 batteries 8 hours nominal use, 50% duty cycle no printing.
Dimensions
12.76“ (l) x 6.23” (w) x 8.88” (h), [32.41 x 15.82 x 22.55 cm].
Temperature Range
(50°F - 104°F) (10°C - 40°C), 20% - 95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Weight
7.05 lbs. (3.19 kg) without batteries, battery weight 1.35 lbs. (0.61 kg).
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Turkish,
Thai.
Specifications
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5.86”
14.88 cm
12.76”
32.41 cm
9.03”
22.93 cm
7.43”
18.87 cm
* Patent Pending
(Service Only)
Enclosure and Ports – ApexZ3
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5.86”
14.88 cm
12.76”
32.41 cm
* Patent Pending
SAMPLE INLET
(0.5 INCH BARB)
*
7.43”
18.87 cm
9.03”
22.93 cm
Enclosure and Ports - ApexZ50
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Printer paper
tears here.
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1
3
Paper Cover
Platen
Platen Gear
Paper Cover Lock
Manual
Cutter
Printer Paper Installation
Load the printer paper with the paper coming from the back side of the roll.
Open Printer Door
Pinch the left and right
printer door tabs
and
gently pull open
the
printer door.
Load Printer Paper
Insert the printer
paper roll with
the
paper feeding
from the back
of the roll.
Close Printer Door
Close the printer
door
so that the left
and right printer
door tabs snap
shut.
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Data Screen
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Paper Feed
The printer paper feed button is located on the ApexZ Data Screen. Press the printer paper feed button
to advance the printer paper. When the report is finished printing, pull the paper gently upward and to
the side to tear the printer paper along the serrated edge of the printer enclosure.
From the Home screen
press the Data button
for the Data screen.
Advance the printer paper
Press the Paper Feed button to advance the paper from the ApexZ embedded printer.
Tear off the printed report
Tear the printed report along the
serrated edge of the printer paper
opening.
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ORANGE
RED
GREEN
BLUE
LED Handle*
The ApexZ RGB LED handle lights will light up during and after a sample to indicate warning and alarm
status. If the handle LED lights are blinking then the ApexZ is currently sampling. If the handle LED light
is a solid color the ApexZ has stopped sampling. The sampling LED color that remains lit after a sample is
completed indicates the last recorded warning or alarm condition.
Blinking LED Colors indicate ApexZ is actively sampling. (Blue also means alarms are disabled)
- Blinking Blue actively sampling no instrument faults, (warnings/alarms are disabled).
- Blinking Green actively sampling no instrument faults, no warnings, no alarms.
- Blinking Orange actively sampling no instrument faults, warning limit has been exceeded.
- Blinking Red actively sampling alarm limit exceeded and/or faults detected.
Solid LED Color indicates ApexZ is not currently sampling.
- Solid Green sample completed no warning/alarm limits exceeded, no faults detected.
- Solid Orange sample completed warning limit exceeded, no instrument faults detected.
- Solid Red sample completed alarm limit exceeded and/or instrument faults detected.
*Patent Pending
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Instrument Settings Time Screen
2
3
1
Configuration Screen
Home Screen
Instrument Settings
The Instrument Settings screen allows the user to view or edit settings for Time Zone, Daylight Savings
Time, Date, Time, Date Format, Time Format, Audio/Visual and Options. In addition a Maintenance tab
is provided for importing and exporting configurations, updating firmware and resetting instrument and
factory settings. The About tab displays the Instrument Name, Model, Serial #, Sensor #, Calibration Due
Date, and Firmware version #’s.
From the Home screen press the Configuration button
to display the configuration screen.
From the Configuration screen press the Instrument button
to display the Instrument Settings screen.
Press the Time tab to display or edit the time zone,
daylight savings time, date, time, date format and time format.
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Instrument Settings: Time Screen
Select Time Zone Screen
2
3
1
4
5
Enabled
Disabled
Time Zone & Daylight Savings
Set the Time Zone
Press the Time Zone button to display
the Select Time Zone Screen.
To set the Time Zone
Use the scroll bar to scroll up or
down the Time Zone list.
Press and select your UTC-Time Zone.
Press the green Save button
to save the UTC-Time Zone.
Set Daylight Saving Time
Press the Daylight Saving Time Button
to enable or disable Daylight Savings Time.
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Instrument Settings: Time Screen
Pick Date Screen
Month/Year Screen
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4
5
01/10/2018
Date
Set Today’s Date
Press the Date Input button
to display the Pick Date screen.
Select Day/Month/Year
Press right/left arrow buttons
to Increase / decrease the month.
Press the month/year button to display
the Pick Date and Month/Year Screen.
Select Today’s Date
Press the green SAVE button to save
the Date settings.
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Instrument Settings: Time Screen
Enter Time Screen
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7:45:13 am
Time
Press the Time input button to
display the Enter Time keypad.
Enter Time on the keypad
Press the Enter Time input field to enter the current time from
the numeric keypad as HH:MM:SS, am/pm.
Select am or pm. (If Time Format = 24 HR then the am and pm
buttons will not display.
Press the green Apply button to save the current time.
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Instrument: Time Screen
Select Date Format Screen
2
3
1
4
Date and Time Format
Set Date Format
Press the Date Format Input button to
display the Select Date Format Screen.
Select Date Format
Select one date format:
MM/dd/yyyy (Month/Day/Year)
dd/MM/yyyy (Day/Month/Year)
yyyy-MM-dd (Year/Month/Day)
Press the green Save button
to save the date format.
Set Time Format
Press the Time Format button to toggle
between 12 or 24 hour time format.
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Instrument: Audio/Visual Screen
Select Digital Grouping Screen
Note: Enabled Alarms will sound at 100% volume.
Select Decimal Mark Screen
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5
Select Language Screen
Audio/Visual
Volume, Brightness, Language, Decimal Mark, and Digit Grouping
Touch and slide the volume button from 0 – 100%.
Touch and slide the Brightness button 0 – 100%.
Press the Language button to select the language
And then press the green Save button.
Press the Decimal Mark button to display the Select Decimal Mark
screen. Select period or comma and then press the green save button.
Press the Digit Grouping button to display the Select Digit Separator screen. Select none, space, comma
or period and then press the green save button.
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Instrument Options Screen
Enabled
Disabled
1
1
1
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
1
Enabled
Disabled
1
Options
Sample Pump Startup
Enable Pump Startup to start the
ApexZ pump immediately after
pressing the sample start button.
When disabled, the Pump will start up
after the sample delay time has
expired.
User Enable
Enable Users to require logon to the ApexZ. Disable Users and no login will be required.
Disable User Sample Stop
When Enabled, Disable User Sample Stop will not allow a sample that has been started to be stopped.
When Disabled, Disable User Sample Stop will allow any sample to be stopped.
Auto Lock
Enable Auto Lock to lock ApexZ after it has been idle for the Timeout period, or disable Auto Lock and
ApexZ will not lock.
Include Sampling
Enable Include Sampling to add the sample time to the timeout time before auto lock.
Disable Include Sampling and the unit will auto lock after the timeout expires.
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1 1 2 3 2
3
Timeout
Press the Timeout button to enter the Auto Lock Timeout period.
Use the Keypad to enter the Auto Lock Timeout period.
HH:MM:SS
Press Apply
Zero Count Mode
Press the Zero Count Mode button.
Select “SAMPLE” to display the Zero Count Start button on the Home screen.
Select NONE to remove the zero count Start button from Home Screen.
Press Save
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5
Zero Count Sample Time
Press Zero Count Sample Time button and use the keypad to enter the Zero Count Sample time.
Press Apply.
Zero Count Delay Time
Press the Zero Count Delay Time button and use the keypad to enter the Zero Count Delay Time. After
pressing the Zero count start button Zero counting will start after the Delay period has completed.
Press Apply.
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Instrument: Maintenance Screen
Note: If no USB is connected; Export
Import and Update will be disabled.
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(Service Only)
Maintenance
The Maintenance screen allows the user to import and export configurations, update firmware and
reset instrument and factory settings. A USB key will be required to activate Export/Import/Update.
Insert USB key into USB port.
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Export Configuration Screen
Note: Exported configuration files will be named:
Config_YYMMDD_HHMMSS_SERIALNUMBER.json or
Config_YYMMDD_HHMMSS_InstrumentName.json
(if the unit has been assigned an Instrument Name)
HHMMSS will be in UTC, not local time.
Instrument: Maintenance Screen
Note: If no USB is connected Export,
Import and Update are disabled.
Note: All locations, rooms, recipes,
user settings will be saved to the
configuration file.
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1
Export
Cancel
Export
Export Configuration
ApexZ can export it’s configuration to a file on a USB key. This configuration file can be saved as a
backup or it can be Imported onto another ApexZ instrument (see Import Configuration).
Export Configuration
Press the Export button to display
the Export Configuration screen.
Confirm Export Configuration
Press the green check box to Export
ApexZ configuration to the USB stick.
Or press the red x box to cancel.
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Note: When no USB is connected Export,
Import and Update will be disabled.
Instrument: Maintenance Screen
Select File to Import Screen
WARNING: Importing a configuration file will replace the ApexZ’s current
configuration entirely. Do Not pull the USB stick out during operation.
Import Configuration
Note: Importing Configuration will replace all current configuration settings.
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3
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5
Import
Import
Cancel
Import Configuration
ApexZ can import it’s configuration from a file on a USB key. This configuration file can be imported
from a backup copy or it can be imported as a clone of another ApexZ instrument configuration (see
Export Configuration).
Import Configuration
Insert USB stick into the ApexZ USB port.
Press the Import button to display
the Select File to Import screen.
Select a saved configuration file to import
from the USB stick.
Press the green Save button to display the Import
Configuration pop up screen.
Press the green check box to Import the Configuration into ApexZ.
Or press the red x to cancel.
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Instrument: Maintenance Screen
Firmware Update Screen
Note: If no USB is connected Export,
Import and Update will be disabled.
Instrument Maintenance Screen
Firmware Update Confirmation Screen
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5
Update
Update
Cancel
Update
Cancel
Update Firmware
To update the instruments firmware make sure the firmware upload file is copied on a USB key and then
follow these steps.
Insert the USB key with FW Upload File
Press the Update button to display
the Firmware Update Screen.
Update Firmware
Press the green check box to Update the Firmware
or press the red x button to Cancel and no update.
Update Firmware – Confirmation
Press the green check box to confirm FW update
or press the red x button to Cancel and no update.
ApexZ will reboot. After reboot the USB key may be removed.
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Instrument: Maintenance Screen
Settings Reset Screen
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1
Reset
Reset
Cancel
Instrument Settings Reset
Instrument Settings
Press the Instrument Settings Reset button
to display the Settings Reset Screen.
Reset Instrument Settings
Press the green check button to RESET the instrument settings
or press the red x button to cancel.
Instrument Settings that will be reset:
Instrument Settings:
Users enabled/disabled, volume, brightness, decimal mark, digit grouping,
date, time, time zone, daylight savings time.
View Settings:
Data table, Histogram, History, Graph, and Environmental view settings.
Connectivity Settings:
Ethernet enabled/disabled, IP, Subnet, DHCP enabled/disabled Wi-Fi enabled/disabled, print output
settings, USB output settings.
Print Options:
Data Raw or Normal, Data Cumulative or Differential, Statistics (mean, minimum, maximum, standard
deviation, standard error, 95% UCL), Formatting (model, serial #, calibration date, user name, tag,
separator, company, address), Output (on sample, on alarm), font size.
Zero Count Settings:
Zero count enabled/disabled, Zero count sample time. Zero count delay.
Pump Startup:
Pump start up enable/disabled.
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Database Reset Screen
Instrument: Maintenance Screen
WARNING: Factory Reset will delete all data records and
reset configuration to factory defaults for ApexZ.
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1
Reset
Reset
Cancel
Factory Reset
Pressing Factory Reset will DELETE all data on the ApexZ and return the instrument’s configuration to it’s
original factory default configuration. There is no data recovery after a Factory Reset. .
Press the Factory Reset button
to display the Database Reset Screen.
Reset to Factory Defaults
Press the green check box to RESET the instrument
to factory defaults or press the red x box to cancel
and abort resetting the instrument to factory defaults
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Settings: About Screen
Enter Instrument Name Screen
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About Screen
View Firmware Versions
Instrument Name:
Model
Serial #
Sensor #
Calibration Due Date
MEAN Firmware Version
MAIN Firmware Version
SIB Firmware Version
POWER Firmware Version
Open Source Libraries
Press the Instrument Name button
to display the Enter Instrument Name Screen.
The Instrument name will be used exporting
configuration to USB and by the mobile app
Basecamp.
Enter the new instrument name
on the keyboard.
Press Apply.
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Connectivity Screen
Subnet Address
IP Address
Gateway Address
1
10.10.10.10
255.255.255.255
10.9.8.7
2
3
Note: MAC Address is fixed and unique to the ApexZ
instrument and cannot be changed.
Connectivity
Real-time communication between ApexZ instruments and LMS Express 8.1 software can be set up via an
Ethernet cable to the ApexZ Ethernet port or a wireless Wi-Fi. Data may also be downloaded manually through
the Ethernet cable, Wi-Fi connection or a micro USB to USB cable. LMS Express 8.1 will detect ApexZ
instruments connected from the Ethernet, Wi-Fi or USB cable.
Ethernet
Ethernet IP Address
When the Ethernet is enabled,
the IP Address, Subnet and
Gateway will be locked to
editing.
Edit Ethernet IP Address
Disable the Ethernet to allow
editing of the IP Address, Subnet
and Gateway.
Press the IP address, subnet or gateway input buttons to display the input key pad.
Enter the valid Address and press the Apply button.
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Ethernet and DHCP Enabled
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1
Ethernet Disabled DHCP Assigned
3
Note: When Ethernet is disabled
and DHCP is enabled the IP
address, subnet and gateway will
be displayed and locked. No user
input is required.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
When DHCP is enabled the IP Address, Subnet and Gateway will be dynamically assigned from the HOST
network connection and user editing will be locked. In order to enable DHCP you must disable the
Ethernet connection first.
Enable DHCP
Disable the Ethernet connection
to allow DHCP to be enabled.
Press the enable DHCP button
to Enable DHCP detection.
The IP Address, Subnet and Gateway
will be automatically assigned.
Enable Ethernet to complete the
DHCP connection.
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Scan for Wi-Fi
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3
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4
Configuration: Wi-Fi Screen
WIFI 1
Enterprise Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi – No Security
Manual
5
Open Wi-Fi configurations:
Security will be preset to “None”.
Enterprise Wi-Fi configurations:
Security will be preset to WPA-EAP.
Server Certificates are accepted but not required.
Username input is required.
Password input is required.
Local Network Wi-Fi:
Security will be preset to WPA-PSK.
Password input is required.
Wi-Fi
Enable Wi-Fi
Press the Wi-Fi Enable button
to enable Wi-Fi.
Press the + button to
Configure one to five
Wi-Fi connections.
Press the Scan button to search for
available Wi-Fi networks or
routers in the area.
Press and select a Wi-Fi network for
your ApexZ communication.
After a Wi-Fi has been selected ApexZ
will mark with a red dot the
remaining required configuration tabs
to complete the configuration.
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WIFI 1
Enterprise Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi – No Security
Manual
Manual
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5
Manual Wi-Fi Configuration
Configuration - Connectivity - Wi-Fi - “+”
Select Wi-Fi
Select Manual Wi-Fi Configuration
Press the SSID button.
Enter the SSID with the keypad.
Press Apply
Press the Security button.
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2
Enterprise Wi-Fi configurations:
Security will be preset to WPA-EAP.
Server Certificates are accepted but not required.
Username input is required.
Password input is required.
Select Wi-Fi Security
Select Security Type.
Security will be selectable only for
Manual Wi-Fi configurations.
Security will be preselected
according to the Wi-Fi type
detected.
WPA-PSK
Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key
Password required only.
WPA-EAP
Wi-Fi Protected Access – Enterprise
Certificate accepted, not required.
Username required.
Password required.
If WPA-EAP security is selected then the Certificate Button will become available.
Press the Certificate button to Import a Valid Server Certificate.
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5
Validate Server Certificate
Press the toggle button to enable
Validate Server Certificate
Disable Enable
Import Certificate
Press the Import Certificate Button
Selected Certificates will be displayed.
Select a Server Certificate File from the list.
Press the Username button
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3
Enter Username
Enter Username with the key pad.
Then press Apply.
Press the Password Button.
Enter Password
Enter password on
the keyboard screen
and press Apply.
Press the Save button to save settings and
connect to Wi-Fi selected.
When the ApexZ successfully connects to the Wi-Fi network, a “Connection Successful” message will
appear.
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4
5
6
Note: Active Directory URL and Domain
must be set up and a Test Login performed
before logging in with AD user accounts.
Active Directory AD/LDAP
Press the URL button and use the keypad
to enter the Active Directory URL.
Then Press Apply.
Press the Domain button and use the keypad
to enter the Active Directory domain.
Then Press Apply.
Select Secure by pressing the toggle button.
Unsecure Secure
Press the Test button to test login to the Active Directory.
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CIFS (Common Internet File System)
The Common Internet File System is used to connect and export date to shared network drives.
Enter URL
Press the URL button and enter the IP
address using the keypad.
Then Press Apply.
Enter Path
Press the Path button and enter the CIFS
Path using the keypad.
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5
6
Select Sub Folders under the Path
Press each Folder button and select the desired folder
name from the pop up list:
Serial #
Date
Model
None
Enable Auto Authenticate
Enable Auto Authenticate and ApexZ will use the current logged in user’s credentials to authenticate
with the network drive when exporting data.
Disable Auto Authenticate will require every user to enter their username and password prior to
exporting data to the network drive.
Disabled Enabled
Test Authentication
Press the Test button to test Authentication.
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Configuration: Print Settings Screen
Note:
Green buttons indicate active options.
Red buttons indicates inactive options.
Disabled Enabled
Note: The User may enable both output “On Sample”
and “On Alarm” (this will output to the printer on
every sample and on every alarm record).
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2 3 4
5
Print
Print Options
The Print Options screen allows the user to setup how printouts will be formatted. Users can set data
formats to Raw or Normalized, Cumulative or Differential and choose the normalized unit of measure
(cubic feet, cubic meters or Liters). Statistics can also be enabled to print on reports. These include:
Mean, Minimum, Maximum, Standard Deviation, Standard Error and 95% UCL.
Data Format
Enable or Disable data formats:
Select Cumulative/Differential
Select Raw or Normalized
Select Normalize Units ft3, m3, L
Statistics
Enable/Disable printing statistics:
Mean
Minimum
Maximum
Std. Dev.
Std. Error
95% UCL
Formatting
Enable/Disable printing:
Model
Serial #
Calibration Date
Username
Tag
Separator
Output On Sample, On Alarm
If Output on Sample is enabled each record
will be printed when the sample is complete.
If Output on Alarm is enabled the alarm data will be printed
every time an alarm is recorded.
Font Size
Enable Large font or smaller font.
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Note: The User may enable both output “On
Sample” and output “On Alarm”. (This will output
to USB every sample and every alarm record).
Configuration: USB Screen
Enabled Disabled
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Note: If the user selects Output to .lsdx then no
Data Formatting will be applied.
USB
USB Options
The USB Options screen allows the user to select how to format data exported to USB. Data can be
exported to USB as .csv (comma separated value) or .lsdx (Lighthouse Secure Data) files. The format for
particle data can be set to Raw or Normalized; cubic feet, cubic meters or liters. The user may also
select to output data records to USB on every sample, every alarm, or both.
Output File Format, On Sample, On Alarm
Select .csv or .lsdx file format
Select Output on Sample and or
On Alarm.
Disabled Enabled
Select Data Format: Raw and/or Normalized.
Select Normalized Units: ft3, m3, L.
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User Levels
ApexZ supports up to 50 users and 3 different User Groups: Operators, Power Users and Administrators.
ApexZ can operate with Users Enabled or Disabled. With Users Enabled, an Administrator Level User
must be created and maintained. Administrator level user accounts control valid and invalid operator
and power users and their access to the ApexZ instrument operation and configuration.
Operator Group:
Operators can operate the ApexZ instrument but
have no access to change configurations.
Operators can start and stop samples.
Operators can change locations.
Operators can start and stop recipes.
Operators cannot access configuration.
Operators cannot create new users.
Power User Group
Power Users can do all that Operators can do.
Power Users can view and edit configuration.
Power Users cannot create new users.
Administrator Group
Administrators can do what Power Users can do.
Administrators can create new users.
Users
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User Settings Screen
New User Screen
Note: In order to add new users Login as an
Administrator level user or disable users.
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3
1
Local
AD
Note: When Users are enabled there must
be at least 1 local admin.
Add a New User
Add New Users
Press the + button to
Add a New User
Enter User Name
Select User Type.
User type “Local” will verify
Username and password saved locally
on the ApexZ instrument.
User type “AD” Active Directory will
verify user name and password from a
connected Network Active Directory.
Next press the Username button.
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5
6
7
Username Screen
8
Note: When creating an Active Directory User no
password is required. The password resides on
the Network Active Directory.
9
Enter Username
Enter user name on keyboard.
Press Apply and the new username
will display in the username box.
Next Press the Password button.
Enter Password
Enter Password on keyboard.
Press Apply to confirm password
entered.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 to
Confirm Password
Next Press the Name button.
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1
First and Last Name Screen
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4
Enter First and Last Name
Press the Name tab below the
Username button to advance
from the Username Tab
to the Name Tab.
Enter First Name
Enter First Name from the
keyboard.
Press Apply and the first name will
be displayed above.
Enter Last Name
Enter the Last Name from the keyboard.
Press Apply and the last name entered will be displayed in the last name box.
After successfully applying the first and last name, the Group button will highlight blue indicating it is
selectable. Press the Group button to select the User Group Screen.
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User Name List Screen
9
10
Select User Group Screen
Select User Group
Press the User Group button for Administrator, Power User or Operator. The User Group button
selected will highlight blue indicating it has been selected.
Administrator has full instrument configuration
access and can create new users on ApexZ.
Power User has full instrument configuration
access, but CANNOT create new users on ApexZ.
Operator has full instrument access to preset
configurations but no access to edit configuration
and cannot create new users on ApexZ.
Press the green save button to save the User Group and display the User Name List Screen
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2
3
Note: To modify a User Group, Users must be
enabled and an Administrator level user must
be logged in.
4
Modify a User
The User Group may be modified by a logged in Administrator level user.
Select a User and the user name will
highlight blue to indicate it has been
selected.
Press the User Settings Tab to modify the
User Group.
Press the Name button to modify the first
and last name.
Press Apply to save.
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Delete User
Cancel
Users Screen
4
Delete a User
Select the User Name to delete from
the Users Name list. The selected
user name will highlight blue.
Press the “-“ Delete button.
The selected User Name will pop up and require a confirmation to delete.
Press the green check box to delete User.
Or press Cancel.
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Login Screen User Name and Password
Home Screen “Operator 1” logged in
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6
7
Username
Password
User Login
Users must be enabled from the Instrument Options screen. In addition logging in to the ApexZ requires
both a Username and a Password.
Enter Username
Touch the Username box then enter
your “Username” from the keypad.
The username will display in the
username box as you type.
Press Apply.
Enter Password
Press the Password button.
Enter User Password with keypad.
Press Apply.
Press the Login button.
You are now logged in as the Username.
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Home Screen: User Enabled
ApexZ Idle
Note: If you press the Username button and it
does not display the Logout screen check
Instrument Options Users are “enabled”.
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Operator 1
ApexZ Sampling
User Logout
Press the User button to display
the Logout screen.
Logout Screen when ApexZ is idle
Press:
Logout to logout.
Lock to lock the screen.
Cancel to remain logged in.
Logout Screen when ApexZ is sampling
Press:
Switch User to change login while sampling.
Lock to lock the screen.
Cancel to remain logged in.
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Configuration: Users Screen - User Settings Tab
Configuration: Users Screen - Name Tab
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3
Change User Password
Change the User Password
Only a logged in user can change
his or her password.
Press the Password button and
use the keypad to enter the new
password.
Then press Apply.
Change User First and Last Name
Change the User First Name
Press the Name Tab to display
the User First and Last Names.
Press the First or Last Name
buttons and use the keypad to
enter new names.
Then press Apply.
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Note: ApexZ can store up to 50 room names. At
least 1 Location must be assigned to a Room and
each location may only be assigned to 1 Room.
Rooms Screen
1
Add a Room
Press the + button to add a Room.
Rooms*
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Include Locations Screen
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5
Assign Locations to a Room
Select Locations to Include in Room
Press the toggle button to include a
location in the New Room.
Not Included Included
Press a location name button to
rename a location.
Use the keypad to rename the location.
Press Apply.
Press the Name button to display the Enter New Room Name Screen.
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Note: A Room may contain multiple locations
but a location may only be assigned to one
room. Duplicate room names are permitted.
Room Name Screen
Save Room Screen
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3
1
Rooms List Screen
Enter Room Name
Enter Room Name
Use the keypad to enter
the New Room’s Name.
Then Press Apply.
Press Save to save the
New Room name and return to the
Rooms List Screen.
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3
1 5 4
Modify Room
Modify Room Name
Select the Room Name and it will
highlight blue indicating it has been
selected.
Select the Name button to modify
the Room Name.
Modify Room Name and press Apply.
Then press Save.
Modify Locations included in Room
Press enable/disable to modify locations included in the room.
Not Included Included
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Recipe Type Screen
Custom and Certification Standard Recipes
The ApexZ supports multiple Sample Recipes and Cleanroom Standards including: Custom, EU GMP,
Federal Standard 209E, ISO 14644-1: 1999 and ISO 14644-1: 2015. To add, edit, or delete recipes, if
users are enabled, login as an Administrator or Power User account. If users are not enabled on the
instrument, anyone can add, edit, or delete the instruments’ recipes.
Certification Standard Recipes conform to the certified standard specifications for room size, room class,
and room operation.
To view the Certification Recipe Types:
From the Home screen press the Configuration button to display the Configuration Screen.
From the Configuration Screen press the Recipes button.
Press the + button to Add a New Recipe.
Recipes
Select a Recipe Type
Custom
EU GMP
FED 209E
ISO 14644-1: 1999
ISO 14644-1: 2015
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Configuration: Recipe Screen
New Recipe Type Screen
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Custom Recipe – Recipe Type
ApexZ Custom Recipes allow the operator to select customized sampling parameters for channel, alarm,
sample times, and location.
Add a new Recipe
Press the + button to add
a new recipe and display the
New Recipe Screen.
Select a Recipe Type
Press the CUSTOM button
to select the Recipe Type
CUSTOM.
Press the Channel tab
to advance to the Channel
Screen.
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Note: The user may not disable all channels.
At least 1 channel must be enabled to create
a new recipe.
Custom Recipe: Channels Screen
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1
Custom Recipe - Channel Sizes
Enable or Disable Particle Size Channels
Press the Enable/Disable button to
Enable or disable any channel for
the New Recipe.
Disabled Enabled
Press the Alarm tab to display
the Alarm Screen.
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Custom Recipe: Warnings Screen
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31 4
Custom Recipe - Warning and Alarm Thresholds
Enable Warning Channels
Select the “Warning” tab.
Press the toggle button to enable or
disable warnings for any of the
particle size channels.
Disabled Enabled
Set Warning Values
Touch the warning limit button for any channel size row and it will
Highlight in blue to indicate it has been selected.
Enter Warning value on the
keypad and press Apply.
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Custom Recipe: Alarms Screen
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3
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4
Enable Alarm Channels
Select the “Alarm” tab.
Press the toggle button to enable or
disable alarms for any of the particle size
channels.
Disabled Enabled
Set Alarm Values
Touch the alarm limit button for any channel size and it will
Highlight in blue to indicate it has been selected.
Enter Alarm value on the
keypad and press Apply.
Press the Sample button to
advance to the Sample screen.
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Custom Recipe: Sample Settings Screen
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Custom Recipe - Sample Settings
Delay
Press the Delay button
and the button will turn blue
to indicate that it is selected.
Enter the delay time
with the numeric key pad.
Press Apply to store the value.
Sample Time
Press the Sample button to change the sample time with the numeric keypad and press Apply.
Hold Time
Press the Hold button to change the hold time between cycles. Use numeric keypad and press Apply.
Cycles
Press the Cycles button and enter # of sample cycles. Use numeric keypad and press Apply.
Volume
Press the Volume button and enter the volume. Use numeric keypad and press Apply.
Units
Press the Units button to change the units to ft3cubic feet, m3 cubic meters, L liters.
Recipe Locations
Press the Location Tab to advance to
the Recipe Location Screen.
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Custom Recipe Location Screen
Enter Recipe Name Screen
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5
6
Custom Recipe – Locations
Select Room
Select a room.
Select Locations
Press the enable/disable toggle
button to include the desired
locations to be sampled.
Not Included Included
Press the Name tab to display the Enter Recipe Name Screen.
Enter Custom Recipe Name
Enter the Custom Recipe Name
Using the keypad
Press the Apply button to save
the Name and display the
Save Recipe Screen.
Save Custom Recipe
Press the Save button to save the
recipe and return to the Recipe
Configuration Screen.
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Configuration: Recipes Screen
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3
1
4
5
Edit – Custom Recipe
Edit Recipe Name and Recipe Type
Select a Recipe Name to edit.
Press the Type Tab.
Press the Name button to
edit the Recipe Name.
Press the Recipe Type button to edit the Recipe Type.
Press the Channel Tab to display
the Channel, Warning and Alarm settings.
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Edit Custom Recipe Channels
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3
1
4
Size
Warning
Alarm
Disabled Enabled
Disabled Enabled
Disabled Enabled
Edit Recipe Channels, Warnings and Alarms
Press the Size toggle button to
enable the desired particle channel
sizes to be sampled.
Press the Warning and Alarm toggle buttons to enable the desired particle count limits.
Enter the Warning and Alarm Limits by pressing
the limit value buttons and use the pop up
key pad to enter the particle count limit.
Press the Sample button to edit the Sample
settings.
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Custom Recipe Sample Settings
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Edit Recipe Sample Settings
Press the Sample Tab to Edit Sample Settings.
Press the Delay button to enter the
Delay time using the numeric keypad.
Then press Apply.
Press the Sample Time button to enter the
Sample Time using the pop up keypad.
Z
Then press Apply.
Press the Hold button to enter the
Hold Time using the pop up keypad.
Then press Apply.
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Press the Cycles button to enter the
number of cycles using the pop up keypad.
Press the Volume button to enter the
sample volume using the pop up keypad.
Then press Apply.
Press the Units button to edit the Volume Units:
ft3 (cubic feet)
m3 (cubic meters)
L (liters).
Then press Save
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Edit Custom Recipe Locations
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Edit Recipe Room and Locations
Press the Room button to edit the
Room associated with this Custom
Recipe.
Select the room containing the
Locations for the Recipe.
Then press the Save button. To return
to the Edit Recipe Location Screen.
Press the Location Include toggle
button to include the desired locations
for this Recipe.
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Configuration: Recipes Screen
Add a Recipe
Press the + button to
add a new recipe and display
the New Recipe screen.
Certification Recipe Types
Certification Recipes
EU GMP:
European Union
Good Manufacturing Practices
FED 209E:
Federal Standard 209E
ISO 14644-1: 1999:
International Standards
Organization
ISO 14644-1: 2015
International Standards
Organization
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Certification Recipe Type Screen
Room Status
Grade
EU GMP
Area Units
Room Area
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Airflow
FED 209E only
4
6
ISO
4
5
3
FED 209E
Class
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Certification Recipe – Recipe Type Settings
Select your desired
certification recipe
type standard.
Select Class or Grade
Select Airflow
Select Room Status
Select Area
Select Area Units
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Example: FED 209E Recipe Channels Screen
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Certification Recipe - Channel and Target Limits
ApexZ certification recipes will automatically enable the required channels and assign target limits
according to the selected standard type for each particle size channel. Channels not required for the
standard will be disabled and no values will be shown. The user cannot edit any of the enabled or
disabled channels, nor may any target limits be modified.
Enable/Disable Channels
Target limits may not be added,
modified or deleted.
Shown here are the
target limits for:
FED 209E Recipe
Class: 100
Airflow: Unidirectional
Room Status: In Operation
Area: 10.000
Area units: Square feet (ft2)
Press the Sample button to display the Edit Recipe Sample Screen.
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Certification Recipe: Settings Screen
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Certification Recipe - Sample Settings
Delay
Press the Delay button
and the button will turn blue
to indicate that it is selected.
Enter the delay time
with the numeric key pad.
Press Apply to
store the value.
Sample Time
Press the Sample button to change the sample time with the numeric keypad and press Apply.
Hold Time
Press the Hold button to change the hold time between cycles. Use numeric keypad and press Apply.
Cycles
Press the Cycles button and enter # of sample cycles. Use numeric keypad and press Apply.
Volume
Press the Volume button and enter the volume. Use numeric keypad and press Apply.
Units
Press the Units button to change the units to ft3cubic feet, m3 cubic meters, L liters.
(Units may only be changed for Custom Recipes.)
Recipe Locations
Press the Location Tab to advance to the Recipe Location Screen.
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Certification Recipe Select Room and Locations
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Certification Recipe – Room and Locations
Certification Recipe Room and Locations
Press the Room button to select the
locations to sample for this
Certification Recipe.
Press the Location Include toggle
button to include the desired
locations for this Recipe.
Press the Name button to advance to the Recipe Name Screen.
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Enter Certification Recipe Name Screen
Certification Recipe - Name
Enter Certification Recipe Name
Enter the Recipe Name using the
key pad and press Apply.
Then press the Save button to
return to the Edit Recipe
Location Screen.
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Edit Recipe Type Settings Screen
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Room Status
Grade
EU GMP
Area Units
Room Area
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6
Airflow
FED 209E only
4
ISO
FED 209E
Class
9
5
7
8
9
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Edit - Certification Recipes
Edit Recipe Type Settings
Select the Recipe Name
to Edit.
Press the Type Tab
Press Recipe Name edit.
Press Recipe Type to edit.
Press Grade or Class to edit.
Select Airflow (FED 209E only)
Select Room Status
Enter Area
Enter Area Units
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Note: Particle size channels enabled and target limits
are fixed for each specified certification standard.
Edit Recipe Channel and Target Limits Screen
View Recipe Channels and
Target Limits
For certification recipes, enabled
channels and target limits are fixed
and may not be modified.
Shown here are the target limits for the
following EU GMP certification report for
Room, Grade, Status and Area.
Grade A
Room Status: In Operation
Area: 10,000
Area Units: ft3
Press the Sample button to edit the Sample Settings
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Edit Recipe Sample Settings Screen
Edit Recipe Locations Screen
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Note: If locations are modified and a recipe allocated
to that room no longer fulfills the locations removed,
it will be moved to “No Room”.
Edit Certification Recipe Sample Settings
Press the Sample Tab
Press the button to edit:
Delay Time
Sample Time
Hold Time
# of Cycles
Units (Liters, view only)
Volume
Edit Certification Recipe Locations
Press the Locations Tab
Press the Room button
to edit the selected Room.
Press the enable button to include locations in the recipe from the selected room.
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Location Screen
Enter Location Name Screen
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Edit Location Name
Select a location name from the list.
Press the Location Name button
to display Enter Location Name screen.
Enter the new Location Name with the
keyboard and press Apply.
Locations
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Note: The Room Locations List will display only those locations
previously assigned to the selected room highlighted blue. If
“No Room” is selected then all locations will display. If a room
has only one location assigned then the user cannot assign that
location to a different room.
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Select Room for Location Screen
Select Room for Location
Press the Room Name button
to display the Select Room screen.
Select the Room to assign to the Location.
Press the Save button to save the
Room assigned to this Location Name.
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Date & Time
User
Battery Status
Home
Screen
Data
Screen
Ethernet/Wi-Fi
Rooms
Recipes
Locations
Start/Stop Sample
Press here to display the
View Options Bar
View Settings
Particle Size µm
(microns)
Data Display
(displays up to 3 columns)
Mode
#/# of Cycles
Self-Diagnostics
Sample Time
# / Total Records
Sampling Status
Reports
Screen
Current Cycle
Countdown
Total Sample
Countdown
Configuration
Screen
Start/Stop Zero Count
(not displayed when disabled)
Sample Settings button
USB
Alarms
Operating ApexZ
The Home Screen on the ApexZ can be thought of as your particle counting dash board. You have access
from the Home Screen to all functions of the ApexZ portable particle counter. Let’s take a tour of the
major functional areas of the ApexZ Home Screen User Interface.
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Running a Sample from the Home Screen
To run a sample from the Home Screen select a Room, a Recipe, a Location and then press START.
Select a Room
Press the Room button to select a
room from the configuration
room list.
Select a Room from the list and it will
highlight blue to indicate it has been
selected.
Select a Recipe
Press the Recipe button to select a
recipe from the configuration recipe
list.
Select a Recipe from the list and it will
highlight blue to indicate it has been
selected.
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Select a Location
Press the Location button to select a
location from the recipe location list.
Select a Location from the list and it will
highlight blue to indicate it has been
selected.
Ready to Start Sample! (tubing and probe in place)
Press the START button to
START the sample.
To STOP a sample, press the
STOP button.
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Home Screen: View Options Bar Displayed
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View Options
While ApexZ is sampling, particle count data may be viewed through multiple View Options on the
Home Screen: Data Table View, Histogram View, Grid View, History View, Graph View and
Environmental View.
View Options
From the Home screen Press the View Options button to display the View Options Menu.
Select a View Option and the data display area of the Home screen will change accordingly.
Data Table View
Histogram View
Grid View
History View
Graph View
Environmental View
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Data Table View Settings Screen
Home Screen - Datatable View
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Note: Data Table View Settings allow the instrument
to display 1-3 columns of sampling data.
Data Table View
From the Home Screen press the
View Options Button then press
the Datatable View button.
Press the gear icon for
Data Table View Settings.
Select Columns:
Select and enable up to 3 columns of data.
Select Count, Warning or Alarm
to display in each column.
Select Cumulative or Differential
Select Raw or Normalized
Select Units for Normalized Data
ft3, m3, Liters
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Histogram Settings Screen
Histogram View Screen
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Note: Histogram View displays real time particle count data as a Histogram.
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Histogram View
From the Home Screen press the
View Options Button then press
the Histogram View button.
Press the gear icon for
Histogram View Settings.
Select Histogram Settings:
Select Linear or Logarithmic.
Select Cumulative or Differential.
Select Raw or Normalized.
If Norm is selected then select Units.
Press the Back Arrow Button to save Histogram View settings.
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Home Screen - Grid View
Note: Grid View* displays at a glance the status, state,
progress and completion of all samples in a recipe.
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Grid View*
Grid View* displays a location button for each location assigned to the currently selected recipe. The
background color of each button indicates if the location is selected, and if it has been sampled, passed,
failed or in fault. ApexZ will move to the next sequential location by default after the current location is
complete. Alternatively the user may manually select a different location by pressing the desired
location button.
From the Home Screen press the
View Options Button then press
the Grid View button.
Press the gear icon for
Grid View* Settings.
*Patent Pending
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Note: When a Recipe is being run the user will be prompted to start each sample at each location. The user may select any of
the available locations from that Recipe to be the next location. When the desired next location has been selected and the
sample probe is at the matching location, the user may press Start to begin sampling at that location.
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Location boarder and background colors
Yellow boarder indicates the selected location.
Press a location button to select that Location. The yellow outline indicates the selected location.
Grey Background Locations not yet sampled, available to select next.
Grey background location buttons indicate the location has not been sampled and is available to be
selected as the next location.
Green Background Locations sample complete.
Location Sample Completed and PASSED.
Red Background Locations sample complete.
Location Sample Completed and FAILED.
Blue Background Locations currently sampling.
Location is currently sampling with no errors, over limit, or instrument faults.
Dark Grey Background Location not sampled yet.
Location not sampled and locked during active sampling.
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