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 the use of the LMS program.
SOLAIR™, LMSNet™ and LMS™ are trademarks of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
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Manufacturer’s Name:Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address:Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Inc.
1221 Disk Drive
Medford, OR 97501 USA
Declares that the product:
Product Name:Portable Airborne Particle Counter
Model Number(s):SOLAIR 1100LD
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:
SAFETY
LASER SAFETY
EMC
Supplementary information
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC amended by
Directive 93/68/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC and carries the
CE marking accordingly.
EN61010-1:2010Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1:
General Requirements
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
IEN 60825-1:2014Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification
EN61326Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1:
General Requirements
and requirements
Laboratory Use EMC Requirements Part 1: General
Requirements Includes Amendment A1:1998; IEC
61326:1997 + A1:1998
Fremont, CA. May 4, 2015
Hanford Choy - Director Engineering
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Table of Contents
About this Manual
Text Conventions ................................................................................................................ i
Additional Help ................................................................................................................... i
Setting the Alarm Threshold Value ..................................................... B-18
Appendix C MODBUS Real Time Flow and Laser Current
Required Equipment and Software ................................................................................ C-1
Procedure for Computer USB port to SOLAIR only ......................................... C-1
Appendix D Limited Warranty
Limitation Of Warranties: ............................................................................................. D-1
Warranty Of Repairs After Initial Two (2) Year Warranty: ......................................... D-1
Index
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About this Manual
This manual describes the operation and use of the Lighthouse
SOLAIR 1100LD Airborne Particle Counters.
Text
Conventions
Note: A note appears in
the sidebar to give extra
information regarding a
feature or suggestion
W A RNING:
appears in a paragraph
like this or may appear
within the page body and
indicates a condition,
which if not met, could
cause serious personal
injury or death, and
damage to the
instrument.
A warning
The following typefaces have the following meanings:
italicsRepresents information not to be typed or
interpreted literally. For example, file
represents a file name. Manual titles are also
displayed in italics.
boldfaceIntroduces or emphasizes a term.
Courier fontIndicates command syntax or text displayed
by the diagnostic terminal.
Bold CourierIndicates commands and information that the
user types. The user can enter uppercase or
lowercase letters; in this manual, commands
are shown in uppercase.
Helvetica ItalicsIndicates a comment on a command or text
output.
Hexadecimal numbers are shown with the word “hex” or with a small “h”
following the digits. For example:
hex 0D
0Dh
Additional
Help
For more information about the Lighthouse SOLAIR 1100LD Airborne
Particle Counter, contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions:
Service and Support
Tel: 1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA)
Tel: 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA)
techsupport@golighthouse.com
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1General Safety
Safety
Considerations
WARNING:
no user-serviceable
components inside the
particle counter.
There are
LASER Safety
Information
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. Many warnings will appear in the left
margin of the page next to the subject or step to which it applies or they
can appear in the body of text. Take care when performing any
procedures preceded by or containing a warning. The classifications of
warnings are defined as follows:
•LASER - pertaining to exposure to visible or invisible laser
radiation
•Electrostatic - pertaining to electrostatic discharge
•Network Connect - pertaining to communication ports and
instrument damage
This product contains a laser-based sensor that is a Class 1 product (as
defined by FDA 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Sub-Chapter J) when used under
normal operation and maintenance. Performing service on the sensor
can result in exposure to invisible radiation.
The particle counter has been evaluated and tested in accordance with
EN 61010-1:2010, “Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use” and IEC 60825-1:2014,
“Safety of Laser Products”.
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 unauthorized 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.
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If replacement of a battery or AC power cord is required,
replace them only with a battery or power cord having as
good as or better rating than those provided by Lighthouse
Worldwide Solutions. Attempting to use an under-rated
cord or battery can expose the instrument power supply,
adjacent equipment or the user to dangerous shock, fire or
explosion hazards. Failure to heed this warning can result
in personal injury or death.
For further technical assistance, contact Lighthouse at 1-800-945-5905
(Toll Free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA).
W A RNING:
present on RS-485 port
pin 7 when instrument
power is applied.
+24VDC is
Port-Connect
Warning
Electrostatic
Safety
Information
The international Caution symbol is located on the rear of the
instrument next to the RS-485 port. The symbol will be accompanied
in this manual with a warning that +24VDC is present on connector
pin-7 when instrument power is applied.
WARNING: Connect to the SOLAIR 1 CFM instrument using
the Ethernet port (upper RJ45), RS485 port (lower RJ45) or
USB port. The instrument will determine which port should
be active and configure it accordingly. Only one interface
can be active at a time. Do NOT attempt to use two or more
of these connectors at one time.
It is suggested that power to the instrument be removed
before changing from one port to another then power the
instrument ON. This warning does NOT apply to the USB
Flash Drive.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic
components. Therefore, any service or maintenance work should be
done at a static-safe work station. A static-safe work station requires an
ESD consultant to evaluate the work environment and propose the
equipment and apparel needed for just such a work station to be
successful.
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2Introduction
OverviewThis operating manual describes how to use the Lighthouse SOLAIR
1100LD.
The model number signifies the minimum particle size measured by the
instrument. The number “1100” indicates a 0.1 Pm minimum channel
size at 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM).
The SOLAIR 1100LD design incorporates a stainless steel enclosure
that is easier to wipe down; RS485, Ethernet and USB interfaces; six or
eight particle-size channels; color touch screen interface; an optional
built-in thermal printer and optional internal rechargeable batteries in a
smaller, lighter package than other 0.1m counters.
Note:
standard channel sizes
available for each SOLAIR
model, see the SOLAIR
Specifications section in
this chapter.
For lists of the
All SOLAIR instruments contain a microprocessor that controls all of
the instrument functions. Count data is displayed in cumulative or
differential mode as raw data or normalized in particles per cubic foot
or cubic meter.
The 1100LD uses an Extended Life laser-diode light source and
collection optics for particle detection. Particles scatter light from the
laser diode and the collection optics collect and focus the light onto a
photo diode that converts the bursts of light into electrical pulses. The
pulse height is a measure of particle size. Pulses are counted and their
amplitude is measured for particle sizing. Results are displayed as
particle counts in the specified size channel.
DescriptionThe large color touch screen makes the 1100LD easy to configure and
operate. The 1100LD stores up to 3000 data records from up to 8
particle count channels. All data can be quickly and reliably
downloaded to a computer, flash drive or printed to the optional printer.
Note:
are available only if the
optional thermal printer is
installed. Data can be
viewed on the SOLAIR
without the printer.
Hard copy reports
SOLAIR family instruments allow a user to:
•Set sample and hold times.
•Configure the number of samples taken in a single location.
•Print reports based on Federal Standard 209E (ft
unit has active 0.5 and 5.0 m. channels) and ISO 146441-1.
3
), EU GMP (if
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•Save data for historical data review.
•Print graphs and data tables using the included data transfer
software.
SOLAIR
1100LD
Specifications
Size Range0.1 - 5.0Pm
Standard 8-Channel
Thresholds
Flow Rate1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM)
Counting Efficiency50% @ 0.1m, 100% @ 0.15m, per ISO
Light SourceExtended Life Laser Diode Technology
Zero Count Level<1 count/5 minutes (per ISO 21501-4)
CalibrationNIST Traceable
Count ModesAutomatic, Manual, Beep, Concentration,
Data StorageStores up to 3000 sample records in a rotating
External ConnectionsPIC connector; USB-B and Flash Drive USB-
0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0m
0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0m
21501-4
Cumulative/Differential, Real Time (with
LMSNet or LMS ExpressRT
buffer (particle and environmental data with
location and time)
A; Ethernet RJ45, RS485 RJ45, Calibration
port, 4-20 Analog ports, AC IN.
Communication ModesMODBUS ASCII via RS485; MODBUS
ASCII via USB; MODBUS/TCP via Ethernet;
USB Flash drive
Supporting SoftwareLMS XChange Data Transfer Software; LMS
Express, Express RT; LMSNet
Touch Screen DisplayColor, 5.7" (14.47 cm), 320x240
Optional PrinterThermal printer
ReportsFS-209E (ft), ISO 14644-1 and EU GMP
Annex 1
Key Software FeaturesHistorical data review, password protection
EnclosureStainless steel
Table 2-1 1100LD Specifications
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Sample OutputCooling system exhaust Internally filtered to
HEPA standards (100% @ 0.1Pm)
Vacuum SourceInternal pump, automatic flow control
Power100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 300W maximum
BatteryOptional Li-ion, removable & rechargeable*,
single or dual
* Average recharge time - 7.5 hours
Dimensions14.65"(L) x 8.0"(W) x 10.4" (H) [37x 20 x 26
cm]
WeightWithout battery - 23.0 lbs (10.43 kg)
with battery: 26.0 lbs (11.79 kg)
Operating Temp/RH50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) / 20% to 95%
non-condensing
Operating Altitude0-7,000 feet
Storage Temp/RH14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) / Up to 98%
non-condensing
Table 2-1 1100LD Specifications
The manufacturer recommends that the Lighthouse instrument be
calibrated annually by a Certified Lighthou se Service Provider t o ensure
it continues to perform within specifications.
For information about returning instruments for calibration or service,
please visit the RMA website, www.golighthouse.com/RMA.
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3Unpack, Inspect and
Install
Initial
Inspection
The instrument is thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory and is
ready for use upon receipt.
UnpackingIt is presumed that when the instrument was received, its shipping
carton was examined for damage. If the carton was damaged, the
carrier was notified and the carton was saved for carrier inspection.
The instrument and other components were then removed from their
packing materials and inspected for broken parts, scratches, dents or
other damage. Any damage was immediately reported to Lighthouse.
Damaged cartons may be replaced by calling Lighthouse Sales. Keep
an undamaged carton for reshipment of the instrument for its annual
factory calibration.
Report damages to Lighthouse Technical Support at 1-800-945-5905
(USA T oll Free), 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) before proceeding.
Verify
Package
Verify the contents of the package against the shipping list. If anything
appears to be missing, please contact a sales representative at
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions immediately at 1-510-438-0500.
Contents
To maintain the warranty, keep the undamaged shipping
container and all packing material for reshipment of the
instrument for annual calibration. Order replacement
containers and packing materials only from Lighthouse,
directly, or from a Lighthouse-authorized distributor.
WARNING:
remove the battery prior
to shipping the
instrument.
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Keep the carton and all packing material for reshipment for the
instrument’s annual calibration.
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Shipping
Instructions
WARNING:
instrument is damaged
during a return shipment
due to inadequate user
packing, the warranty
may be voided and all
repairs may be charged
to the customer.
If the
Should it become necessary to return the unit to the factory for any
reason, contact Lighthouse Customer Service at 1-800-945-5905 (Toll
Free USA), 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) or visit the website,
www.golighthouse.com/rma, and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Reference this number on all shipping
documentation and purchase orders. After receipt of the RMA number ,
follow the shipping instructions below:
1. Use the original container, nozzle caps and packing materials
whenever possible. Remove any instrument battery and package it
to ship separately - refer to www .golighthouse.com/rma for detailed
instructions. Remove attachments, such as TRH or Isokinetic
probes, and package to prevent physical and ESD damage.
2. If the original container and packing materials are not available,
wrap the unit in “bubble pack”, surround with shock-absorbent
material and place in a double-wall carton - the instrument should
not rattle around when the carton is vigorously shaken. If the
instrument is damaged during shipment due to inadequate user
packing, the warranty may be voided and may result in additional
repairs being billed to customer. The user may contact Lighthouse
to purchase a replacement shipping container and nozzle caps.
3. Seal container securely. Mark "FRAGILE" and write the Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number on any unmarked
corner.
4. Return the instrument to the address provided by a Lighthouse
representative or the RMA website.
Figure 3-1 Examples of SOLAIR 1100LD
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AccessoriesSeveral accessories may be ordered to tailor the instrument to specific
needs and should be readied for use at this point.
•T emp/RH Wand (optional) - plugs into the instrument’s rear panel.
The 4-20mA probe monitors temperature (0° to 150° F or -17.8° to
65.6° C) and relative humidity (0% to 100%). Results are
displayed, printed (if printer is available) and can be downloaded to
the LMS XChange software for backing up and historical data
review.
•Air Velocity Probe (optional) - plugs into the instrument’s rear
panel. The probe monitors air velocity up to 200 feet/minute (1.016
m/sec). Results are displayed, printed (if printer is available) and
can be downloaded to the LMS XChange software for backing up
and historical data review.
•Differential Pressure Sensor (optional) - plugs into the
instrument’s rear panel. Monitors range from 0 - 0.5" H
Pa). Results are displayed, printed (if printer is available) and can
be downloaded using the LMS XChange software for back ups and
historical data review.
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•Isokinetic Sampling Probe (standard) - for use in unidirectional
air flow to maximize correlation between counts and actual
particle-size distribution. Can also be hand-held for particle
counting in specific locations.
•ScanAir Filter Scanner (optional) - for use in scanning HEPA /
ULPA filters and seals for leaks and efficiency . Designed to sample
any enabled channel size 0.5m or smaller at a flow rate of 1.0
CFM (28.3 LPM), the scanner can be remotely operated and
programmed for five separate audible alarm threshold values.
•ScanAir Pro Filter Scanner (optional) - for use in scanning HEPA
/ ULPA filters and seals for leaks and efficiency (including PTFE
Filter Media). Designed to sample any enabled channel size 0.5m
or smaller at a flow rate of 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM), the ScanAir Pro
provides a programmable touchscreen interface with audible and
visual alarms.
•Particle Scanner Diluter (optional) - Used in conjunction with a
SOLAIR 1.0 CFM particle counter and the ScanAir/ScanAir Pro
filter scanners, the integrated intelligent NIST Traceable diluter can
be configured with a unit specific dilution ratio.
•Shipping Case with Wheels (optional)
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•Internal Printer (optional)
•Printer Paper (2 rolls; optional), LWS P/N: 060-096000
•Cleanroom Printer Paper (optional, must be ordered in quantity
of 10 rolls or more), LWS P/N: 060-096004
•Validation Documentation (optional)
•Li-Ion Battery removable and rechargeable, single or dual
(optional)
•Cleanroom Cart (optional)
•USB “A to B” Communication Cable (standard)
•USB to RJ45, RS485 Serial Adapter (optional)
•USB to RJ45, RS232 Serial Adapter(optional) for computers that
have only a USB port for communications
•DB-9 to RJ45, RS232 Serial Adapter (optional)
•Wireless Adapter (optional)
•LMS Express software (standard), an analysis tool that allows the
user to:
1. Manually download data from the instrument
2. Save data for historical review
3.Have reporting with standard reports
•LMS Express RT software (optional), an analysis tool that allows
the user to perform the following:
1. Download data from the instrument
2. Collect data real time
3. Save data for historical review
4. Have advanced reporting with standard reports
...and much more.
Please contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions at 1-800-945-5905
(Toll Free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) for details.
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A suitable location for use of the SOLAIR 1100LD will have the
following:
•Flat horizontal and stable surface with adequate ventilation to
prevent overheating (4-inches from the rear);
•Adequate earth-grounded AC power of the correct voltage (see
“SOLAIR 1100LD Specifications” on page 2-2);
•Network wiring for the desired protocol (RS485, Ethernet);
•Adequate room to allow easy disconnect of AC power cord;
•An area meeting the temperature, humidity and altitude operating
requirements (see “SOLAIR 1100LD Specifications” on page 2-2).
Install the Optional Batteries
If the SOLAIR 1100LD was ordered with the optional rechargeable Liion batteries, the batteries need to be installed and charged before the
instrument can be used for portable operation. An external battery
charger is available from Lighthouse as an option. For the singlebattery units, follow steps 1-3, for the dual-battery follow steps 4-6.
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To install the battery, make sure the power switch on the front of the
unit is in the OFF (out/flush) position, gently lay the SOLAIR on its
side as shown in Figure 3-2 then perform the following:
1. Open the battery compartment door by turning the screw locks
counterclockwise.
Figure 3-2 Battery compartment door
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2. Insert the battery onto the compartment floor with battery ribbon
facing out as shown in Figure 3-3.
Ribbon
3. Push the battery all the way into the compartment until it snaps into
place as shown in Figure 3-4. Close the door and tighten the screw
lock by turning it clockwise.
Figure 3-3 Inserting battery
Figure 3-4 Battery Engaging Connector
4. For the dual-battery units: Open the battery compartment door by
turning the screw locks counterclockwise. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Dual-Battery Compartment Door
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5. Insert the batteries into the compartment, one at a time, with the
wire and connector facing the opening as shown in Figure 3-6.
Connect the cables (the connector is shaped to prevent miswire - do
NOT attempt to defeat this design or explosive fire may result) to
the receptacle in the bay. Repeat for the second battery.
Figure 3-6 Dual-Battery Compartment With Batteries
6. Close the compartment door and tighten the screw locks by turning
them clockwise.
Connect the SOLAIR to AC Power
1. Use the supplied region-specific power cord and connect the
SOLAIR to AC power. The battery will start charging.
2. To operate the 1100LD on AC power while charging, press the
front power switch in (Figure 3-7) and release. The power
requirement is 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 5A (300W) maximum. The
blue power ring should turn ON and the 1100LD should start up.
Power
Button
Figure 3-7 SOLAIR Power Switch
Lighthouse recommends using protected power to prevent exposing the
instrument to voltage spikes. Using an uninterruptible power supply
when the SOLAIR is kept in a stationary location will help prevent
damage to the instrument or loss of data in the event of a power outage.
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WARNING: If the AC power cord needs to be replaced,
replace it only with a cord having as good as or better rating
than the cord provided by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
Attempting to use an under-rated cord can expose the
instrument power supply, adjacent equipment or the user to
dangerous shock and fire hazards. Replace the batteries
only with those supplied by Lighthouse Worldwide
Solutions to eliminate the danger of battery overload, which
can result in fire or explosion hazard. Failure to heed this
warning can result in personal injury or death.
Remove the Batteries
1. T o remove the batteries, turn the power switch OFF (out/flush) then
remove power cord from its receptacle.
WARNING:
remove the battery prior
to shipping the
instrument.
Always
2. Gently place the SOLAIR on its side and open the battery door.
Either pull on the ribbon (for single battery units) or disconnect the
cables and remove each battery individually (for dual-battery
units). Close and lock the battery door. See Figures 3-8 and 3-9.
Do NOT drop the batteries as this can cause an explosion or fire
hazard.
the instrument battery
only with those supplied
by Lighthouse
Worldwide Solutions or
the product warranty and
CE certification will be
voided.
Replace Battery
To replace a failed battery, follow steps 1 and 2 under “Remove the
Batteries” on page 3-8 to remove it. For single-battery units, follow
steps 1 through 3 in “Install the Optional Batteries” on page 3-5 using
Figure 3-8 to remove the original battery and Figure 3-2 through Figure
3-4 to replace it. For dual-battery units, follow steps 4 through 6 in
"Install the Optional Batteries" on page 3-5 using Figure 3-9 to remove
the original batteries and Figures 3-5 and 3-6 to replace them. Use
caution to prevent puncturing the battery, which can cause a fire or
explosion. Contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions to get
replacement batteries, P/N: 403027596-1, 403028044-1, or
403028229-1, or the CE certification will be invalid. All batteries need
to be replaced at the same time to avoid imbalanced charging and
shortening of battery lifespans.
Do NOT attempt to remove a battery that is swollen or too hot to
handle. Contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions support for
assistance.
Connect the Isokinetic Probe
The SOLAIR comes with an isokinetic sample probe, tripod stand and
a length of sample tubing that is lined with an electrostatic reduction
material to eliminate particle adhesion. The probe with tubing connects
to the sample inlet.
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1. Insert the isokinetic probe’s barb connector into one end of the
tubing. If the tripod will be used, screw the probe onto the tripod’s
head and use the lock wheel to lock the probe in position. The head
of the tripod swivels and can be locked in any position. See Figure
3-10.
Figure 3-10 Tubing, isokinetic probe and tripod
2. Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet located on top of
the unit.
3. Install the nut, rear ferrule and front ferrule onto the tubing, if
needed. Insert the tubing into the inlet and make sure the two
ferrules contact the inlet as shown in Figure 3-11. Finger tighten the
nut carefully to prevent cross-threading. Do NOT overtighten or the
nut may crack.
WARNING: Instrument ferrule style inlet caps must be the
Lighthouse supplied item, which is constructed of soft
nylon material. The use of metal stainless steel inlet caps is
discouraged as it can cause abrasion damage to the inlet
nozzle and particles can be drawn into the sensor. See
Figure 3-12.
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Figure 3-12 Use Only LWS Supplied Nylon Input Cap
Load Printer Paper
If the SOLAIR 1100LD is equipped with the optional built-in thermal
printer, proceed to set it up.
Note:
must be used. The printer
will not print on regular
paper.
Thermal paper
1. To install new or replacement paper, open the printer paper tray
door by grasping each side of the printer door with one hand,
depress the side latches and pull carefully away from the SOLAIR
to open. See Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13 Opening Printer Door
2. Remove the spent roll if replacing spent roll.
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3. Unroll about two inches of paper and place the new roll into the
printer as shown in Figure 3-14. To maintain warranty and CE
certification, only use paper (P/N: 060-096000 plain or 060-096004
cleanroom) as supplied by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
Note: The printer door
must be securely closed in
order to print. If the user
tries to print and nothing
happens, press the
corners of the door firmly
against the chassis.
Figure 3-14 Placing Paper into the Printer
4. Make sure that the paper is lined up straight with the cutting edge as
shown in Figure 3-15.
Figure 3-15 Aligning the Paper
5. Close the printer door leaving about 1/2 inch or 2 centimeters of
paper protruding from the opening. Make sure the latches engage
fully or misprints may result.
6. Press the paper feed button to feed about an inch of paper to ensure
that it is loaded correctly.
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7. Tear off the excess by pulling the paper up against the cutting teeth
at an angle in one smooth motion as shown in Figure 3-16.
Figure 3-16 Trimming off Extra Paper
Connect to a Computer or a Facility Management
System
Note: LMS Express
allows download of data
from the instrument; LMS
Express RT provides real
time data downloads.
The SOLAIR 1100LD instruments have three ports available for
flexible external data retrieval. It can connect to the Lighthouse
Monitoring System, LMS Express or RT or the LMS XChange Data
Transfer Software for data download.
By transferring the data to the Lighthouse Monitoring System (LMS)
or LMS Express, the user can store historical data on a server or PC for
future review and trending. In LMS XChange, data can be exported to
a *.csv file for historical review. Up to 200 alphanumeric location
names can be transferred between LMS XChange and the SOLAIR.
For specifics on connecting to the instrument, see “Communicating
with the Instrument” on page 5-1. Refer to the LMS, LMS Express or
LMS XChange manual for specific information about their set up and
use.
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Small flat screwdriver to pry
How to Replace Fuses
T o replace fuses, disconnect AC supply cord from instrument. The fuse
tray is located on the bottom of the power inlet (Figure 3-17).
#1
#2
#4
Fuses loose in tray
#5
Fuse tray
Figure 3-17 Replacing Fuses
1. Remove power cord and note fuse tray location (Figure 3-17, #1).
2. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, insert tip under lip of fuse tray
and pry gently outward. See Figure 3-17, #2.
3. Remove tray then remove and discard fuses from tray.
4. Lay new fuses (SloBlo, 2A, 250V, 5x20mm) into the side slots of
the tray. Contact Lighthouse for LWS P/N 017-808915.
5. Grasp the tray in a manner that holds the fuses in the tray, as shown
in Figure 3-17, #5. Place tray into opening, release hold on fuses
and slide tray in slowly until fuses engage fuse sockets inside AC
Power Inlet box. Push in firmly until tray is flush with Inlet body.
6. Reinstall power cord and test unit to verify fuse replacement
worked. For additional assistance, contact Lighthouse Support at
1-800-945-5905 (toll-free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (outside USA).
Ready to
insert fuse tray
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OverviewThis chapter duplicates and consolidates information provided
elsewhere in this manual as a convenience to the reader.
Analog
Sensors
Note:
analog configuration will
change historical
environmental values in
the data buffer.
Changes to the
The SOLAIR can be fitted with up to four 4-20mA Analog sensors.
The sensors are connected to the instrument using RJ12 cables. The
connector pinout is shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Analog Connector Pinout
Pin
Number
15VDC
2Analog #1 In
324VDC (VCC)
4GND (tied to Pin 6)
5Analog #2 In
6GND
Each port can be used for one dual-channel or two single-channel 420mA sensors (when wired correctly), two devices total per port. When
each port is connected to two single-channel analog sensors, a total of
four analog sensors may be connected to the SOLAIR. Otherwise, only
one single-channel or one dual-channel device may be used at a time on
each port. Please contact Lighthouse at 1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free
USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) for additional information
about converters and wiring.
Function
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4
Pin 1
Pin 6
WARNING: Wiring
the pins in reverse order
may harm the instrument
and/or the sensor.
Lighthouse sensors come complete with adapters and pre-wired cables.
T o wire a cable for use with a non-Lighthouse sensor , keep in mind that
telephone cable ends are mirror images of each other. For that reason,
we have not included color coding in the table. Figure 4-1 shows the
pin numbering of the SOLAIR Analog ports; the cable must be wired
accordingly.
Figure 4-1 Analog Sensor Ports
Note that the ports are oriented with the locking tabs at the top (to the
left in photo).
Analog Setup
When adding Analog Sensors to the SOLAIR’s RJ12 ports, the
SOLAIR must be set up to accept data from the sensors. The minimum
and maximum values required for this will be found in the documents
supplied with the devices. For example, the Calibration Certificate for
the Lighthouse TRH W and will provide temperature in both Celsius (C)
and Fahrenheit (F) and relative humidity in percent (PCT). Make sure
the data is entered appropriately; for example, do not use C as the
UNITS for MIN and MAX values that are based on Fahrenheit (F). If
the LWS TRH Wand is being used, set up the odd-numbered port as
temperature and the even-numbered port as relative humidity.
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The setup process is as follows:
Analog channels are labeled in the settings as A1 through A4. A1 and
A2 correspond to Analog port 1 on the chassis and A3, A4 correspond
to port 2. A1 and A3 are the first channel and A2 and A4 are the second
channel of these ports. So, if a single-channel sensor is attached to port
1 and is wired to connect to channel one, its data will be displayed on
A1. If it is wired to operate on the second channel, its data will be
displayed on A2.
If a dual-channel sensor, such as the Lighthouse TRH (temperature,
relative humidity) probe, is connected to port 1, its temperature data
will show up on A1 and its relative humidity data will be displayed on
A2.
The setup process is as follows:
Note:
examples in this chapter
are for visual reference.
The values displayed may
not be indicative of actual
values.
Note:
values for the Lighthouse
TRH Probe are 0-150. If
using a TRH Probe other
than Lighthouse, please
check the manufacturer’s
specifications for the
correct values.
The screen
The Min and Max
1. From the MAIN Screen, press the CONFIG button.
2. On the CONFIGURATION screen, press the ANALOG button.
3. The Analog Configuration Screen displays Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 Analog Configuration Screen
4. Press the red “X” button to enable an analog channel.
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5. Press the blank TYPE button next to the enabled analog channel to
enter the label tag. See Figure 4-3.
6. T ype in the desired label tag for the analog channel; tag can be up to
four characters.
Figure 4-3 Analog Type Edit Screen
7. Press ENTER when complete.
8. At the Analog Configuration Screen, press the MIN value button.
9. Enter the minimum value of the sensor’s data range found on its
documentation and press ENTER.
10. Press the MAX value button.
11. Enter the maximum value of the sensor’s data range found on its
documentation and press ENTER. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Max/Min Data Entry Screen
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12. Press the UNITS button associated with the analog channel. Enter
the UNIT of measure (i.e., F for Fahrenheit, PCT for percent
humidity , etc.) for the analog channel and press ENTER. See Figure
4-5.
Figure 4-5 Analog Units Edit Screen
13. Continue in this same way to enable the other Analog channels as
desired.
14. Press BACK to return to the MAIN screen.
15. The Analog data can be viewed in the Zoomed Data View by
pressing on the white particle data area on the screen.
16. Press the Particle button to toggle to the Analog button.
17. Any of the enabled Analog channels will be displayed here.
18. Press anywhere on the white data screen to return to the MAIN
screen.
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Peripheral
Interface
Connector
The back of the SOLAIR also contains a round, Peripheral Interface
Connector (PIC) that can be used to connect an external peripheral
device such as an alarm buzzer, alarm light or a remote start/stop
controller.
values, occasionally the
user may need to increase
the sample volume in order
to meet the requirements.
Due to rounding of
8GND
The REPOR TS screen is not just for printing reports. The data provided
on the screen when various parameters are set will allow users to setup
the counter in order to meet the requirements necessary for the report
used in the user’s Standard Operating Procedure.
For each report type, as the user changes the Room Area, the Class
Level, and sometimes the Air Flow or the Room Status, the values for
the Minimum Locations, Minimum Samples and Minimum Volume
may change and will be correctly calculated for the requirements for
each report type.
By confirming that the setup of the counter meets the requirements
indicated on this screen, the user will ensure that the samples run will
meet the requirements of the selected report.
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Basic
Requirements
Each of the reports has some basic requirements that, if not met, will
cause the report to FAIL the classification immediately.
Fed Std ft
This report requires a minimum of 2 locations measured.
At least 1 sample per location must be taken.
At least 5 samples in total must be taken in the cleanroom.
The minimum sample volume must be at least 0.1 cubic feet.
The 95% Upper Confidence Limit (UCL) must be calculated if the
number of sampled locations is less than or equal to 9.
Air flow (Unidirectional vs. Non-unidirectional) will have an effect on
the minimum locations and minimum samples required. In general, the
Non-unidirectional option requires more of both locations and samples.
For the Fed Std ft
on its samples taken from all locations in the cleanroom. Each particle
size is given one of the following results:
3
3
report, the classification for a particle size is based
•a classification rating which will be one of the possible
•“Unable to Classify” if it fails one of the above requirements;
•an “Out of Range” if the calculated classification at that particle
count exceeds 100,000.
Table 4-3 shows the minimum volume per channel size.
Table 4-3 Minimum volume per channel size
Ch Size (P)Min Vol (ft3)
0.30.100
0.50.200
1.00.917
3.010.309
5.031.696
10.0145.985
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Vs =
20
C
n,m
X 1000
ISO 14644-1
For this report, a sufficient sample volume of air must be sampled at
each sampling location. The sample volume must be sufficient enough
to detect a minimum of 20 particles if the particle concentration for the
largest considered particle size were at the class limit for the designated
ISO class.
The single sample volume Vs per location is determined by using the
following equation:
where,
Note:
large, the time required for
sampling can be
substantial. By using the
sequential sampling
procedure (see Annex F of
the ISO 14644-1:1999-0501 procedure), both the
required sample volume
and the time required to
obtain samples may be
reduced.
When Vs is very
V
is the minimum single sample volume per location expressed in
s
liters.
C
is the class limit (number of particles per cubic meter) for the
n,m
largest considered particle size specified for the relevant class.
20 is the defined number of particles that could be counted if the
particle concentration were at the class limit.
Note:
liters. The minimum sampling time at each location must be at
least 1 minute.
A minimum of three single sample volumes must be taken at a location,
when only one sampling location is required.
Compute the overall mean of the averages, standard deviation and 95%
upper confidence limit from the average particle concentrations for all
locations, when the number of locations sampled is more than one and
less than ten.
Table 4-3 specifies the concentration limits for particular particle sizes
at a particular cleanliness class level. Limits not specified in the above
table, such as the blank areas and particle sizes not listed in the table,
are not supported by this standard.
The volume sampled at each location must be at least 2
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EU GMP 2009
The SOLAIR 1100 supports the EU GMP 2009. This standard applies
only to 0.5 and 5.0 channel sizes. If either one of these channel sizes
is not present, the report cannot classify the room.
There are only 4 Grades: A, B, C, D, and 2 cleanroom states: At Rest
and In Operation.
The standard defines a minimum sample size of one cubic meter for the
Grade A cleanroom and refers to ISO standards for the rest of the
grades. In order to take a measurement, at least one location and one
sample are required by the counter. The volume of air must be shown
in liters.
The classification for a particle size is determined based on the mean of
all average concentrations taken from all locations in the cleanroom. If
the mean exceeds all limits, the classification is “Out of Range”.
The counter will only print channel sizes of 0.5 and 5.0 in this report.
Ethernet
Configuration
The SOLAIR 1100LD comes preconfigured to use DHCP and receive an IP
address automatically. If this is not a
desired configuration, use this section to
change these settings.
If the reader does not understand these
terms or the possible impact of changing
the SOLAIR’s settings, do NOT proceed
without contacting the facility IT personnel.
The following procedure requires preapproval and planning by the IT
department and a joint setup effort.
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Ethernet
MAC Address
The Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions SOLAIR 1100LD family of
instruments incorporate MODBUS TCP/IP communication over
Ethernet. Connect a SOLAIR 1100LD particle counter directly to an
Ethernet network only with the permission and guidance of the site
Network Administrator.
The primary advantage of using the SOLAIR 1100LD on an Ethernet
network is that a separate network does not have to be installed just for
the instruments. Using the SOLAIR 1100LD Ethernet Port allows the
instruments to co-exist with computers, printers and servers on a LAN
that is already in place, thereby reducing installation costs.
This chapter will explain how to program the SOLAIR to meet the
requirements of the LAN into which it is to be installed. It will list
typical equipment required and provide some troubleshooting
information. The end of the chapter provides ARP commands to be
used should the instrument get "lost" on the LAN.
Lantronix
Setup
For primary use, Lantronix DeviceInstaller can make configuration
changes to insrument Ethernet IP Address and subnet.
1. Connect the S1100 to the Ethernet LAN and apply power. Start the
Lantronix DeviceInstaller (DI) program on a computer connected
to the same LAN. It is suggested the LAN be limited in size to
prevent confusion caused by a large number of addresses being
discovered. DI will automatically begin searching for attached
devices. The Hardware Address (MAC Addr ess) for the SOLAIR
1100 will be displayed as shown in Figure 4-6.
•Confirm the device by verifying that the Hardware address
displayed in DeviceInstaller matches the address on the back of
the SOLAIR.
Figure 4-6 Detecting Attached Devices
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Web Configuration Tab
Green Arrow
OK
2. Select and double-click the XPort for the S1100 to open the Device
Details tab.
•Select the Web Configuration tab and click the green arrow.
The Windows Security Login window will open.
•Select OK without entering a username or password. See
Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 Web Configuration Tab
3. The Device Server Configuration Manager will open as shown in
Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8 Device Server Configuration Manager
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4. Select Network Settings and choose the Use the following IP
configuration: radio button.
•Enter the IP Address: “XXX.XX.X.XX” and the Subnet Mask:
“255.255.255.0”.
•Leave the Default Gateway: blank unless the IT department
indicates one is needed. If a gateway is needed, the IT department will provide one.
•Press the OK button to save the settings. Network Settings will
display Done! See Figure 4-9.
Note: These settings
should be the default
settings and may not need
to be changed.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Netmask (blank)
Figure 4-9 Network Settings
5. Select Serial Settings under Channel 1.Verify that the Port
Settings are set to the following:
•Protocol: RS485 - 2 wire
•Flow Control: None
•BaudRate: 19200
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•Data Bits: 8
•Parity: None
•Stop Bits: 1
•Press the OK button to save the settings. Serial Settings will
display Done! See Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10 Serial Settings
6. Select Connections and verify that Connect Protocol and
Connection settings are set to the following:
•Protocol: Modbus
•Local Port: 502
•Accept Incoming: Yes.
•Under Modbus Mode, set the Message Timeout to “1000ms”
if not already set.
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•Press the OK button.Connections Settings will display Done!
as shown in Figure 4-11.
Search Icon
Figure 4-11 Connections
7. Select Apply Settings link to save the setting to the RS485
Ethernet Adapter as shown in Figure 4-12.
Apply Settings
Figure 4-12 Apply Settings
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8. Select the Search icon to refresh the attached devices and verify
that the IP Address for the RS485 Ethernet Adapter has been
changed.
DOS-Level
Commands
Note:
instrument, the next section provides an alternative to the
Lantronix method. The steps are more difficult due to use of DOS
commands that access the instrument at the hardware level.
If the alternative method fails to resolve the issues, contact
Lighthouse Technical Support, 1-800-945-5905 (1-541-770-5905
outside of USA) or techsupport@golighthouse.com.
In case the Lantronix method fails to access the
Definitions of Terms Used
This list is provided for the convenience of the user or technician.
•ARP - Address Resolution Protocol, a program that can change
the ARP Cache of a host by adding or removing IP addresses.
Each IP address is associated to a MAC address by providing a
map of MAC to IP addresses. This allows the computer to
perform networking actions on specific hosts by assigning an IP
address to a MAC address.
•ARP Cache - List of IP addresses and their associated MAC
addresses for hosts whose addresses cannot be resolved normally.
•DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a program
running on a server that issues IP addresses to computers or
devices (Hosts) on its LAN.
•Gateway - a network device that controls traffic between two or
more networks.
•Hardware address - a unique identifying code programmed by the
factory into a network device, such as a network PCB, comprised
of six two-digit groups of letters A-F and numbers 0-9.
•Host - a computer or device that allows access to itself via a LAN.
•IP (Internet Protocol) Address - a unique logical address used to
identify a host on a TCP/IP network.
•LAN - Local Area Network, a group of computers or hosts
connected together in a relatively small geographical area, such
as a building or floor of a building.
•MAC address - the same as hardware address.
•Netmask - a logical hexadecimal number that prevents accessing
hosts outside of its range. A bit value of zero allows access and a
non-zero blocks access.
•Subnet - a logical grouping of hosts based on their IP addresses.
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•TCP/IP - a communication protocol suite that is used for the
Internet and a large number of LANs that allows hosts to share
data.
•Telnet - a communication program used primarily to issue
commands directly to a TCP/IP-based host.
Prepare for
Network
Installation
Note:
where the instruments will
operate must have an
available IP address for
each
scheme (subnet) must
match that of the PC that
will be used to retrieve the
data from the instruments.
Contact Lighthouse
Technical Suppo rt at 800945-5905 (Toll Free USA)
or 541-770-5905 (Outside
of USA) for additional
information.
Note:
screen shots are examples
only. Use only the values
provided by the Network
Administrator.
The network
instrument. The IP
All values in
Equipment Required:
•Network enabled Personal Computer (IBM-compatible);
•SOLAIR 1100LD
•Small 5-port hub or switch and two 3-foot long straight-through
Cat5 Ethernet cables (for connection to a Network)
•Or one 3-foot cross-over Cat5 Ethernet cable (for connection to a
PC)
Software Required:
Contact the network administrator if any of the following are not
installed or not functional:
•Windows 2000, XP Professional or Windows 7 OS
•Telnet
Additional Requirements:
1.Contact the network administrator and obtain administrator rights
on the PC to be used for this procedure.
2.For each counter to be attached to the LAN, obtain an unused
static IP address, a Gateway IP address and appropriate Netmask
for the LAN in which they will be installed.
3.Create a list and record the MAC address(es) for all SOLAIRs to
be configured. It is suggested that the IP address that will be used
for each SOLAIR be written next to the MAC address. This list
can be provided to the network administrator for future reference.
4.The PC being used to program the SOLAIR must be using the
same subnet that the adapter will use. See the network
administrator for assistance with this.
5.The PC that will monitor or retrieve data from the instrument(s)
must be using the same subnet and gateway programmed on the
SOLAIRs) network interface.
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Configure
Device
Ethernet Port Configuration
This section is organized based on the cable used to perform the
SOLAIR 1100LD programming.
Straight-through Cat5 requires a hub or switch and two straight-through
Cat5 cables. Cross-over Cat5 connects the PC directly to the SOLAIR
1100LD with no hub. Each will be explained separately. If
troubleshooting is required, the cross-over cable technique is easier to
use in the field because it requires fewer devices.
It cannot be stressed enough, however, that the instrument and PC be
configured using the same IP scheme (IP range, Default Gateway and
Netmask).
For troubleshooting outside of the LAN, it is suggested that the PC’ s IP
address be used as the Default Gateway for both the PC and the
SOLAIR.
Frequently, it is necessary to change the SOLAIR 1100LD Ethernet
parameters to allow for easier troubleshooting. When this needed,
make sure the instrument is reprogrammed to its previous network
settings before reattaching to the LAN. Contact Lighthouse Technical
Support at 800-945-5905 (T oll Free USA) or 541-770-5905 (Outside of
USA) or the network administrator for additional information.
Note:
are examples only. Data
displayed and command
responses may differ.
Screens shown
Straight-through Cat5 Setup:
This section requires the PC, two straight-through Cat5 cables and the
hub or switch.
1.Connect one end of a straight-through Cat5 cable to the
SOLAIR’s Ethernet Port.
2. The other end of the Cat5 cable should plug into one port on the
hub or switch.
3.Attach another straight-through cable to the PC’ s RJ45 receptacle
and an open port on the hub or switch.
4. Proceed to “Windows Telnet Programming:” on page 18.
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Cross-over Cat5 Setup:
1.Attach one end of the cross-over cable to the Ethernet RJ45
receptacle on the PC.
2.Attach the other end of the cable to the SOLAIR Ethernet Port.
3.Apply power to the SOLAIR then to the PC if it is not already
running. Observe the LEDs on the PC’s RJ45 connector blinking indicates network activity. Observe the network LEDs
on the instrument’ s RJ45 receptacle - they should blink indicating
activity. Proceed to next section.
Program the
Interface
WARNING:
only the steps or
commands as provided
in this guide. Failure to
heed this warning can
result in damage to
equipment, personal
injury or data loss and
may void the equipment
warranties.
Perform
Windows Telnet Programming:
1.Start Windows.
2.On the Taskbar, click on Start.
3.Select Run as shown in Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13 RUN Screen
4.In the Run window, type CMD and click OK. See Figure 4-14.
Note:
in the command console
requires a space between
the instruction and the
command variables. For
example,’arp’ is followed
by a space, then’-d’ and
another space, then the *.
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5.A command prompt window will open. Clear the ARP Cache by
typing arp -d * at the command line and press Enter. Ignore any
error messages that indicate the address table doesn’t exist or has
no entries. See Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-15 Clear Address Table Command
6.The next step requires the unit’s assigned IP and its MAC
address. The MAC address is a group of six two-digit characters
(0-9 and A-F) found on the back of the 1100LD that may be
referred to as the HW address.
7.The next step adds the IP and MAC addresses to the ARP Cache
which allows direct communications with the instrument before
an IP is programmed into its Ethernet interface.
8.Type arp –s xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn and press Enter.
Replace the x’ s with the desired IP address, such as 192.168.0.10
or 10.10.0.15, and the n’s with the desired MAC address, such as
00-20-4a-8a-26-31. The IP address will be four segments total
with up to 3 digits per segment, each segment separated by a
period. Note that the MAC address segments are separated by
dashes (-), not periods. See Figure 4-16. This command tells the
Operating System (OS) that it must assign the IP address to the
MAC address to make the following commands work.
Figure 4-16 ARP Command to Add New IP
9.Activate the SOLAIR’s Ethernet interface by typing, telnet
xx.xx.xx.xx 1 (replace x’s with the IP address to be used for the
instrument) and press Enter. This command will cause a connect
error but is required to establish communications. See Figure 4-
17.
Figure 4-17 Command - Send “Telnet 1"
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10.Type telnet xx.xx.xx.xx 9999 and press Enter. This command
accesses the telnet port of the instrument. The expected error
message from Step 9. is shown in Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-18 Command - Send “Telnet 9999"
The user will have 4 seconds to respond in the next step. If they
respond too slowly, they will have to repeat step 10.
11.Press Enter to start the 1100LD Ethernet interface setup program.
Figure 4-19 displays some of the default settings - make no
changes to these settings except as instructed.
Figure 4-19 Starting the Set Up Program
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12.Type 1 to set the IP address. T ype the desired IP address and press
Enter. See Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-20 Assigning IP Address
13.Type Y to set the Gateway IP address. Type the Gateway IP
address and press Enter. See Figure 4-21.
Figure 4-21 Assigning Gateway IP Address
14.Type Y to set the Netmask. type the desired Netmask value and
press Enter. See Figure 4-22.
Figure 4-22 Assigning Netmask
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15.Type N in response to “Change telnet config password”. The
instrument is shipped without a password. Changing the telnet
password or providing one is discouraged, except for absolute
security requirements. If a password is applied and forgotten, the
instrument will have to be returned to Lighthouse to get the
password cleared. See Figure 4-23.
Figure 4-23 Telnet Config Password Screen
Note: When the
Ethernet restarts, it will
lose connection to the PC,
reported as, “Connection
to host lost”.
16.Type S to Save and restart and press Enter to save the changes.
See Figure 4-24.
Figure 4-24 Saving the Settings
17.Perform Step 7. though Step 16. for each 1100LD.
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WARNING: Step 18 is
very important to prevent
network address errors
on the PC when the
process is complete.
Connect the
SOLAIR
1100LD to
Production
LAN
18.Clear the ARP Cache by typing arp –d * and press Enter. If this is
not done before quitting this process, the PC may create “ghost
IPs” on the LAN and cause serious problems with the network.
19.Type Exit to quit the command console.
Connect Ethernet Cable to Instrument
It is presumed the previous steps were performed on the SOLAIR in an
Off-LAN state (not connected to a production network). Power the
SOLAIR OFF and disconnect any previously attached cabling.
Attach the network cable that will be used for production to the
SOLAIR and the other end to the production network receptacle.
Apply power to the instrument and check the port LEDs to verify the
connection is working.
When all steps are completed, the SOLAIR will supply data to the LAN
connection. After approximately 60 seconds, monitoring equipment
and software should “see” the instrument and be able to retrieve data
from it.
For additional information on data provided by the 1100LD, see “Data
View Buffer Screen” in “Operating Counter” on page 6-53 and the
monitoring software’s Operating Manual for detail information
regarding downloading of this data.
Contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions Technical Support at 1-800945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) for
additional information or further assistance.
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RS485
Flash Drive
AC In
(B-Type)
USB Port
PIC Connector
Analog
Port
Port
5Communications
SOLAIR
Communication
Mode
WARNING: Please
note that only one
communication port may
be used at one time.
Attempting to
simultaneously connect
the instrument to
multiple interfaces, such
as Ethernet AND RS485
or USB and Ethernet or
all three will fail. The
instrument must be
powered OFF before
changing from one
interface to another,
such as from USB to
Ethernet.
This chapter contains information on how to set up the SOLAIR
1100LD to program and communicate with it.
Communicate with the Instrument
The communication ports are labeled as in Figure 5-1. The Ethernet
port is used to connect the instrument to an Ethernet LAN; RS485 port
is used to connect the unit to a PC COM port via an RS485 serial line or
to an RS485 network; the USB port is used to connect the instrument to
a PC USB port.
Figure 5-1 SOLAIR 1100LD Rear Connectors
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Ethernet Communications
WARNING: Connect
the Ethernet port ONLY
to an Ethernet LAN.
Note:
“Ethernet Adapter” in
Chapter 4 for setting up
Ethernet Communications.
See section
The Ethernet RJ45 connector provides Ethernet connectivity, over
which the instrument uses the MODBUS over TCP/IP communication
protocol. Communicating with the instrument on an Ethernet LAN
requires a PC or server running a MODBUS communication package,
such as LMS Express, Express RT or LMSNet connected to same
LAN. Both must be configured to use the same IP address range,
subnet and default gateway. It is strongly advised that the instrument
be assigned a static IP so its address does not change and software
programs monitoring its data will not lose contact with it due to a
DHCP change. Contact the local IT or Network Administration staff
for clarification and IP assignment or Lighthouse Technical Support at
800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or 541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) for
more information.
The instrument can be connected directly to a PC computer Ethernet
port by using a crossover cable for testing and configuration purposes.
It must use a standard straight-through cable to attach to an Ethernet
hub or switch.
RJ-45 Comm Port
WARNING: +24VDC
is present on Pin 7 of RS485 Port.
The RJ-45 connector on the instrument’s RS485 port (see Figure 5-1)
incorporates both RS232 and RS485 lines. The pinouts are displayed in
Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 RS232/RS485 - RJ-45 Pinouts
RJ-45 PinSignal Name
1RS-232-TX
2RS-232-RX
3RESERVED for future use
4RS485B
5RS485A
6RESERVED for future use
724VDC
8GND
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Communications
W A RNING:
instrument will be damaged
and its warranty voided if
the design of the RS485
port is defeated to allow
daisy chaining. The port is
designed for a star
configuration only, where
the instrument is the
termination of a single
cable run between it and a
PC or hub.
This
The instrument uses RS485 as one of its communication modes.
Attaching the instrument to an RS485 network requires special
attention to topology (wiring scheme of network) before and after the
design phase to make sure the SOLAIR 1.0 CFM and other instruments
perform as expected.
A standard Cat5e or Cat6 cable is used to connect the instrument to an
RS485 network.
RS232 Communications
The instrument uses RS232 as a short-distance communication mode.
Typically, an Ethernet cable is connected to the RS-485 Port on the
SOLAIR and to any USB port on a PC using an RS232 to USB
converter cable assembly.
When the cable is attached to the PC, Windows will detect that a new
hardware device has been attached and will finalize the installation as
needed. This is a routine “registering” of components that should only
take a moment. An additional COM port will be added to the PC.
Note:
USB driver has been
installed on the PC before
connecting and applying
power to the instrument.
Make sure the
USB Communications
The SOLAIR provides point-to-point communications via the USB
Port.
If it hasn’t been done, yet, install the USB driver provided on the
product CD. Once it has been installed and the instrument is connected,
the driver will be used to establish communications using a virtual
COM port on the PC. Attempting to connect the instrument to a PC
and applying power before the driver has been installed will be
problematic.
Using the USB Port to connect to a PC
T o connect the instrument to a computer using the USB port, make sure
that the driver has been installed first. Refer to the following:
1. Remove power from the instrument.
2. Connect the ’B end’ of a standard “A to B” USB cable to the
instrument (only ’B end’ will fit). See Figure 5-2.
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After port is added
Before port is added
Device Manager
Screen
’B’ end
’A’ end
3. Connect the ’A end’ to any available USB port on the PC.
4. Apply power to the instrument.
5. Windows will recognize that a new hardware device has been
attached and will finalize the installation as needed. This is a
routine “registering” of components that should take only a
moment. An additional COM port will be added to the PC.
Figure 5-2 “A to B” USB Cable
6. Identify the computer port that has been added to the PC by using
the “Properties” of My Computer and examining the COM ports.
USB ports are generally added to the bottom of the list and named
USB COM port “x”. Refer to Figure 5-3 for screen examples
(Windows XP).
Figure 5-3 Example Device Manager Screens
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Note:
the supplied USB flash
drive to ensure file transfer
compatibility with the
Solair.
Make sure to use
Communications
7. Use LMS XChange or one of the LMS Express products to connect
to the instrument and retrieve data from it. Use the port assignment
determined above.
USB Flash Drive
Reports can be set up to print to the printer or saved to the USB Flash
Drive port. When the Flash Drive is selected, the report chosen can be
saved in either a CSV (Comma Separated Value) formatted text file or
an encoded LSD (Lighthouse Secure Data) non-human readable file
that can be imported and decoded in LMS Express. See Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4 MAIN Screen, Flash Drive Attached, USB Mode
Connecting a USB flash drive will display the message “USB Drive
Found” when the drive has been detected and drivers loaded. Please
wait to perform any transfers to the drive until the message has ended,
which means the drive is ready. If the drive is not detected, try
swapping it out for another flash drive. If the flash drive is still not
detected after attaching a known good drive, contact Lighthouse
Technical Support at 800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or 541-770-5905
(Outside of USA).
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Instrument
First Time
Use
WARNING:
attempt to sample
reactive gases (such as
hydrogen or oxygen)
with this instrument.
Reactive gases create an
explosion hazard in the
instrument.
Sampling any gas under
pressure can damage the
instrument and void its
warranty.
Sampling any gas that is
not the same density as
ambient air can result in
inaccurate data.
Do not
This chapter describes how to use the SOLAIR 1100LD Airborne
Particle Counter. The SOLAIR is ready to use, aside from site
requirements, right out of the box. Refer to “Installation” on page 3-5
and “Set up the Counter” on page 4-1 for specifics to prepare the
instrument for operation.
1.Install the instrument’s battery according to instructions in
Chapter 3.
2.Position the instrument in the environment to be measured (per
Chapter 3).
3.Make sure the front power switch is OFF (not illuminated).
Power
Button
Please contact
Lighthouse at 800-9455905 (Toll Free USA) or
541-770-5905 (Outside of
USA) for more
information.
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4.Plug AC power cord into SOLAIR and AC outlet. Make sure
enough space exists to allow quick and safe removal of the AC
cord if needed. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-1 SOLAIR 1100LD Power Button
AC Power Input
Figure 6-2 AC Power Input Connection
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5.Remove the protective cap from the inlet barb located on the top
of the unit. If using an isokinetic probe, install the probe by
connecting the probe tubing to instrument’s inlet barb.
Figure 6-3 Installing Tubing onto Inlet (Example)
WARNING: Attempts
to perform procedures or
analyze dangerous or
harmful environmental
conditions that are not
allowed or specified in
this manual or use this
instrument in any
manner not specified by
the manufacturer may
impair the protection
provided by the
equipment.
6.Press the front panel power button (Figure 6-1) to power on the
instrument.
7.While booting, the unit displays a startup screen.
8.The MAIN screen displays.
Figure 6-4 MAIN Screen Displayed at Boot Up
WARNING: No water, solvents or other liquids of any type should be
allowed to enter the instrument via the inlet tube or other entry point.
Failure to heed this warning will void the warranty.
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Start
Button - will
become the Stop
Button when running
9.If analog sensors were ordered, plug them into the connectors
labeled 1 or 2 on rear of the instrument (see Figure 6-5).
Analog 1 Input
Analog 2 Input
Figure 6-5 Analog Channel Connectors
10.Make sure the Inlet port is not capped or plugged and is properly
connected to sample tube then press the “START” button on the
touch screen to start the instrument.
Figure 6-6 Instrument Start Button Example
WARNING: Never operate the instrument with the inlet tube capped or
plugged. Failure to heed this warning may damage the internal pump
and void the warranty.
•If the 5-Sec Startup is set (default), “STARTING” will display for
five seconds when the pump turns on.
•When the SOLAIR starts counting, "COUNTING" appears on the
display. Particle counts are displayed according to the size of each
particle.
•If the instrument has been programmed with a delay before starting
the pump, it displays, “DELAY”.
•If the instrument is in AUTO mode with cycles and a hold time,
“HOLDING” will display after each cycle and “FINISHED” will
display when all the cycles are complete.
•Press the "STOP" button to stop the instrument, if required, before
the cycles are complete.
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T ouch Screen
Overview
The SOLAIR incorporates a unique touch screen interface to control
and configure the instrument.
This interface allows the user to easily view and configure the
instrument to specific needs and applications. Figure 6-7 illustrates the
menu tree.
Menu Map
Figure 6-7 Menu Map
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MAIN ScreenThe MAIN screen provides the user a snapshot view of the status of the
instrument. The instrument can be powered by AC power or an
internal, removable battery. When the instrument is using battery
power, the battery indicator will show the level of the battery charge
remaining as shown in Figure 6-8.
Note:
examples in this chapter
are for visual reference.
The values displayed may
not be indicative of actual
values.
The screen
Figure 6-8 MAIN Screen - Battery Operated
Figure 6-9 MAIN Screen - AC in use
When the AC indicator symbol is displayed, it indicates that the
instrument is getting its power from an AC source. See Figure 6-9.
The MAIN screen displays the following options and information:
•LOCATION: Displays the location that is currently being
measured. Up to 200 alphanumeric locations can be configured.
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•LOCATION SELECT button: Allows user to change location
before sampling.
•RECIPE button: Allows the user to view, load and unload recipes
that have been configured and saved in the recipe data base.
Note:
printouts are available only
when the optional thermal
printer is installed.
Note:
counting when the “X”
appears in the battery
indicator, the pump will
automatically stop to prevent
the battery from discharging
completely.
If this happens, attach the unit
to AC and make sure the front
power switch is ON.
Hard copy
If the instrument is
•PRINT LAST RECORD/SAVE LAST RECORD TO FLASH
DRIVE: Prints the last recorded sample using the current
configuration to determine the type of data printed (i.e. cumulative
vs. differential, raw vs. normalized, ft
3
vs. m3). When the USB
option is enabled, the last record is saved to a flash drive.
•The print and USB options are configured through the OUTPUT
button in the CONFIG screen. For more details about printing, see
the Configuration section later in this chapter.
•Date/Time: Displays the current date and time.
•Battery Indicator: Indicates that the instrument is being powered
by a rechargeable battery. The amount of battery life left is denoted
by the fill inside the battery icon. When the battery is low, the
words “BATT LOW!” will appear on the screen and the unit will
beep continually until it is plugged into its AC power cord for
recharging. See Figure 6-10.
The unit will recharge
completely in about 4-5 hours.
Users can continue to run
samples and take counts
while the unit is plugged in.
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InsufficientSufficient
•AC Indicator: Indicates that the instrument is being powered with
its AC power cord. If the battery is installed, the instrument will
charge the battery when the instrument is plugged in.
WARNING:
Flow is insufficient, check
for and remove any
obstructions. If the issue
persists, turn the
instrument off and contact
Lighthouse Worldwide
Solutions technical support
800-945-5905 (Toll Free
at
USA) or 541-770-5905
(Outside of USA)
If the Air
.
•Flow Status: When the instrument is sampling, the Flow Indicator
will display sufficient or insufficient flow.
•Service Indicator: Indicates that the instrument may be in need of
service. If wrench displays, please contact an authorized
Lighthouse Service Provider at 800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or
541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) for assistance or send an email to
techsupport@golighthouse.com.
•
: The mu symbol indicates the particle sizes, in micrometers,
configured for the instrument. These sizes are pre-configured at the
factory. To order an instrument with non-standard sizes, please
contact a sales representative at Lighthouse 510-438-0500 (Sales).
•DATA DISPLAY: This indicates whether the counts are being
displayed in Differential (Diff) mode or in Cumulative (Cuml)
mode and, if the counts are normalized to ft
3
or m3.
Differential
Normalized ft
3
Cumulative
Normalized m
3
•MODE: Displays the current mode selected; possible modes are
AUTO, MANUAL, CONCEN (Concentration) and BEEP.
•CYCLES: Indicates the number of times that the count will be
taken at a given location in Auto mode. “1/ 3" indicates that the
count is the first of three samples to be recorded at this location.
The maximum number of cycles is 999. When set to 0, the unit will
run in Auto mode continuously until the STOP button is pressed.
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•SAMPLE: The Sample Time (hh:mm:ss) is the duration of one
counting cycle. The Sample Time will count down on the MAIN
screen when the instrument is in AUTO or Manual mode so the user
can see how much time is remaining in the sample period. In
Concentration mode, the Sample Time will count up to 6 seconds
per cycle.
Note:
greater than 1 minute, the
pump will stop during that
time. At the end of the hold
time, the pump will restart.
If Hold time is
•HOLD: Displays the hold time in between cycles. The maximum
hold time is 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds.
•RECS: This displays the current number of records stored in the
instrument and the total number of records that can be stored. The
data buffer is a circular buffer. The instrument can store up to 3000
records. An asterisk (*) will appear in front of counts when the
buffer wraps.
•START/STOP: Press START button on the screen to start
counting. When running, the instrument will display
“COUNTING” in the lower right corner of the screen as shown in
Figure 6-11. Press the STOP button to stop counting; the word
“STOPPED” will display.
Figure 6-11 Counting mode
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Location Selection
Changing Locations
The location number for the environment to be measured can be
changed by pressing the LOCATION button at the top of the MAIN
screen. Figure 6-12 displays the Select Location screen.
Figure 6-12 Location Select Screen
•The blue highlight indicates which location is currently selected.
•Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select a location. The single
arrows will move the cursor up and down by a single line.
Locations can also be selected by touching the location name on the
screen.
•Recipes associated with a specific location may also be loaded
when that location is selected.
•The AUTO INC button, when activated will allow the user to
advance to the next location once the current cycle is completed.
•Press the MAIN button to return to the MAIN screen. Whichever
location is currently selected will be the location displayed on the
MAIN screen.
Locations in AUTO Mode
When the instrument is in Automatic Mode and the START button is
pressed, the instrument will start counting particles automatically
according to the SAMPLE time, HOLD time and number of cycles that
are configured.
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Zoomed Data View
There are 2 different Zoom views. The user can either view a single
column of data (differential or cumulative) in a larger font, or they can
view both differential and cumulative data on the same screen in a
smaller font.
Tap anywhere in the Particle Data area to display the Zoomed Data
View. See Figure 6-13.
Figure 6-13 Zoomed Data View
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START or STOP counting
Display Particle data or Analog data
Display Cumulative / Differential data
Display Raw / Normalized particle data
PRINT the last record
Display ft
3
/ m3 when configured
In the Zoomed Data V iew, functions can be performed using the toggle
buttons on the right side bar. See Figure 6-14.
Figure 6-14 Zoomed Data View Buttons
When the instrument is STOPPED or HOLDING, the user may also
press anywhere in the white data area to return to the MAIN Screen
view.
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Viewing Two Columns of Data
The unit can display both Differential and Cumulative data at the same
time on the Zoomed View screen. To enable this feature, go to the
CONFIG screen and press the Options button. See Figure 6-15.
Figure 6-15 CONFIG: Options Button
Figure 6-16 DiffCuml on Zoom Button
press the button “DiffCuml on Zoom” as shown in Figure 6-16. This
will display both differential and cumulative data on the Zoomed View
screen as shown in Figure 6-17.
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START/STOP counting
Display Particle data or Analog data
PRINT the last record
Display Raw / Normalized particle data
Display ft
3
/ m3 when configured
Figure 6-17 Differential and Cumulative Data in Zoomed View
The buttons available when touching the data area of the screen after
selecting DiffCuml on Zoom are shown in Figure 6-18. Note the
selections are different but their functions are the same as on dual
display screen.
Figure 6-18 Diff / Cuml Screen Button Actions
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T o return the instrument to the default single-column zoom view, return
to the MAIN Screen view, press CONFIG, Options and deselect the
button “DiffCuml on Zoom” button. See Figure 6-19.
Figure 6-19 Disable DiffCuml on Zoom
press the MAIN button to return to the MAIN Screen view or press
BACK to return to the previous level. Here, the user can choose what
data type is to be displayed in one column on the Zoomed View screen.
Go to the Settings screen and select Differential or Cumulative for the
data type. See Figure 6-20.
Figure 6-20 Settings Screen
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Press the MAIN button, then tap in the data area to go into the Zoomed
View. See Figure 6-21.
Figure 6-21 Zoomed View with Only Cumulative Data
Only one column of data is displayed.
CONFIG
(Configuration)
Screen
Press CONFIG on the MAIN screen to display the Configuration
screen as shown in Figure 6-22.
Figure 6-22 Configuration Screen
Data Setup includes buttons to enable/disable particle channels,
configure analog channels, set sample record parameters, sample
settings, thresholds, enable/disable alarms, and clear the data buffer.
Device Setup includes buttons to configure the instrument’s date and
time, set the LCD contrast, adjust the instrument’ s beep volume, enable
the instrument to AutoStart, set it to display only one channel of data,
enable real-time MODBUS output, set the instrument’s communication
address, enabling print or USB functions, enable password restrictions,
and/or (with proper authorization) adjust service settings.
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DATA SETUPFigure 6-23 displays the Data Setup option buttons. These options
allow the user to configure the parameters for data collection during a
sample.
Figure 6-23 Data Setup Options
Particle Channels
The instrument’s particle channels can be enabled or disabled on the
Particle screen. A checkmark is displayed next to each enabled
channel. See Figure 6-24.
Figure 6-24 Particle Channel Configuration
Note:
cleared when channels are
enabled or disabled so that
all of the data in the buffer
has the same number of
channels.
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•The checkmark button next to each channel size is a toggle. Press it
once to disable a channel and a red “X” will display, indicating that
the channel is disabled. Press the button again and it will change
back to the checkmark, enabling the channel.
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•Pressing MAIN or BACK will prompt to clear all collected data as
shown in Figure 6-25.
Figure 6-25 Clear Data Screen
•From this screen, the user can press OK to clear the data.
If the user selected the MAIN button from the Particle screen, then
selecting OK will return to the MAIN screen. If the BACK button
was selected, then selecting OK will return to the CONFIG screen.
pressing CANCEL will cancel any changes and return to the
Particle screen.
When channels are disabled, they are removed from the MAIN screen
display, from the reports and from the printouts.
The channel size for any disabled channels remains in the Data screen
but the instrument does not record data for them.
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Analog
1 & 2
Analog Channels
Analog channels are set up in the CONFIG menu from Analog screen.
Note: Changes to the
analog configuration will
change historical
environmental values in
the data buffer.
The SOLAIR has two analog ports on the rear as shown in Figure 6-26.
Each port can be used for one dual-channel or two single-channel 420mA sensors (when wired correctly), two devices total per port.
When each port is connected to two single-channel analog sensors, a
total of four analog sensors may be connected to the SOLAIR.
Otherwise, only one single-channel or one dual-channel device may be
used at a time on each port.
Please contact Lighthouse at 800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or 541770-5905 (Outside of USA) for additional information about
converters and wiring.
Figure 6-26 Analog Port Connectors
Analog channels are labeled in the settings as A1 through A4. A1 and
A2 correspond to Analog port 1 on the chassis and A3, A4 correspond
to port 2. A1 and A3 are the first channel and A2 and A4 are the second
channel of these ports. So, if a single-channel sensor is attached to port
1 and is wired to connect to channel one, its data will be displayed on
A1. If it is wired to operate on the second channel, its data will be
displayed on A2.
If a dual-channel sensor, such as the Lighthouse TRH (temperature,
relative humidity) probe, is connected to port 1, its temperature data
will show up on A1 and its relative humidity data will be displayed on
A2.
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Press the far left column at the screen shown in Figure 6-27 to enable or
disable the channel. When enabled, the channel label appears. Channels
must be enabled before their data will be stored in memory.
Figure 6-27 Analog Settings Screen
Press the top row, second column to enter TYPE data. The example
shown in Figure 6-28 illustrates entering a temperature probe type.
Examples of types would be TEMP, RH, AIRV or AV and DP. Keep in
mind that the ’type’ applies to the channel being configured, as
discussed earlier in this section.
Use the ERASE button to erase one character at a time and the ENTER
to accept the value. The BACK button will return to the previous screen
without making any changes.
TEMP
Figure 6-28 Analog Types Screen
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Touching the UNITS column allows entering units for the channel,
such as PCT, F, kPa and FPM (Maximum of three characters). The
example shown in Figure 6-29 illustrates temperature in Fahrenheit
using the letter’F’.
Use the ERASE button to erase one character at a time and the ENTER
to accept the value. The BACK button will return to the previous screen
without making any changes.
Figure 6-29 Analog Units Screen
T ouching the MIN or MAX column button, activates the screen shown
in Figure 6-30. Press the number buttons to enter the desired value
followed by the ENTER button.
Press the ERASE button to erase the value, one character at a time or
press BACK to return to the previous screen without making any
changes.
150.00
Figure 6-30 Analog Min / Max Values Setting Screen
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When the desired settings are complete, a screen showing data similar
to that shown in Figure 6-31 allow the user to review the settings. To
return any of the screens to correct or change an entry requires only to
press the corresponding button.
Figure 6-31 Analog Settings Complete Screen
Analog Data Display
Figure 6-32 shows the MAIN screen where the values for Analog 1 and
Analog 2 are displayed above the instrument counting mode.
Figure 6-32 Analog Data Displayed
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Zoomed Analog Data Display
When the instrument is Holding or is not Counting, the user can touch
anywhere on the Particle Data display area to activate the Zoomed Data
View. Touch the Particle button to switch view to analog data. See
Figure 6-33.
Particle Data
display area
Particle Button
Figure 6-33 Zoomed Analog Data Displayed
Sample
The Sample screen allows the user to configure the number of cycles,
count times and volumes when running a sample. See Figure 6-34.
Figure 6-34 Sample Timing Configuration Screen
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•CYCLES: The number of cycles is set to determine how many
times the instrument samples the air in a single location. This is
used only in AUTO mode. The range is 0 - 999. When Cycles is set
to 0, the instrument will continue running samples indefinitely until
the STOP button is pressed.
Press the CYCLES button; enter the number of desired cycles using
the numeric keypad on the right. Press ERASE to erase a number, if
needed. Press ENTER to set the Cycles.
•DELAY: The Initial Start Delay (hh:mm:ss) is the time between
pressing the START button and the unit actually starting counting.
Note:
immediately when START
is pressed. In order to
operate properly when a
Delay is set, the Delay
should not be less than 5
seconds.
The pump starts
Note: If the Hold time is
set to 00:00:00 in Auto
Mode, the instrument will
run the samples according
to the sample time and the
# of cycles, but with no
hold time in between
cycles.
Note:
greater than one minute,
the pump will shut off
during the specified hold
time.
If the Hold time is
The Initial Start Delay gives the operator time to exit the area under
test so that the measurement is taken under a controlled condition.
The maximum delay time is 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
Press the DELAY button; enter the initial delay time in hours,
minutes and seconds using the numeric keypad on the right.
After the value is entered, press ENTER.
The maximum hold time is 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
This field will count down to indicate how much time is left for the
Hold period.
Press the HOLD button; enter the time in hours, minutes and
seconds using the numeric keypad on the right. Press ERASE to
erase a number, if needed. Press ENTER to set the Hold Time.
•HOLD: The Hold Time (hh:mm:ss) is the time between count
cycles when the instrument is not counting particles.
Note:
Sample Time is
23:59:59.
The maximum
•SAMPLE: The Sample Time (hh:mm:ss) is the duration of one
counting cycle. The Sample Time will count down on the MAIN
screen when the instrument is in Auto or Manual mode to indicate
how much time is remaining in the Sample.
Press the SAMPLE button; enter the time in hours, minutes and
seconds using the numeric keypad on the right. Press ERASE to
erase a number, if needed. Press ENTER to set the Sample time.
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Note: When the particle
volume is ft
sample volume is 0.1 ft3.
3
, the minimum
•SAMPLE VOLUME: Instead of selecting a specific Sample Time,
the instrument can be set to measure a specific Sample Volume in
cubic feet (ft
3
), cubic meters (m3) or liters (l). When this is set, the
corresponding Sample Volume will automatically be set. See Figure
6-35.
Figure 6-35 Changing Sample Volume Unit of Measure
Note: If the particle
volume is liters or m3,
sample volume is
displayed in liters.
If the particle volume is
cubic feet (ft
volume is displayed in
cubic feet (ft
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), the sample
3
).
Press BACK to return to the Configuration screen or press MAIN to
return to the MAIN screen.
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Settings
The Settings screen allows the user to configure the instrument to count
in different modes and formats when running a sample. See
Figure 6-36.
Figure 6-36 Sample Settings Screen
Count Mode
The following modes are available: Auto, Manual, Beep and
Concentration.
•AUTO - When the instrument is in Automatic Mode and the
START button is pressed, the instrument will start counting
particles automatically according to the Sample Time, Hold Time
and the number of Cycles that are configured.
If Cycles are set to 0, the instrument will continue indefinitely in
Auto Mode until the STOP button is pressed.
•MANU (Manual Mode) - When the instrument is in Manual
Mode, it will start counting when START is pressed and stop at the
end of one programmed Sample Time.
•CONC (Concentration Mode) - When the instrument is in
Concentration mode, it gives a calculated value of the concentration
of particles in a volume of air, measured and displayed on the
MAIN screen in either counts per cubic foot or per cubic meter.
Counting starts when the START button is pressed and it will
continue until the STOP button is pressed. The sample time for
Concentration mode is six seconds. As the sample time on the
MAIN screen counts from one to six, the particle counts are
updated continuously.
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Concentration data will be recorded and can be viewed in the Data
screen and on the printouts.
Note:
works with CUMULATIVE
data and for Sample Times
equal to or greater than 6
seconds.
Note:
set to one count, each
beep may not be for every
single count.
BEEP mode only
If BEEP mode is
•BEEP - In this mode, the instrument is pre-configured to beep
according to the alarm threshold set in the Alarm configuration and
the instrument’s sample time when the instrument is set to collect
cumulative data. Counting starts one second after the START
button is pressed and will continue until the STOP button is pressed
or the number of configured cycles is reached.
If no channel is set for alarming, when BEEP mode is selected the
instrument will automatically select the smallest channel size, at
whatever the alarm threshold is set to, to alarm on.
If alarming is enabled on more than one channel, when the
instrument is in BEEP mode it will beep if the alarm threshold is
exceeded on any of the channels enabled for alarming.
The data will be recorded, based on the set sample time and hold
time, and can be viewed in the View Buffer and on the printouts,
however there will be no indication on the record that the data was
saved while the instrument was in BEEP mode.
Geiger Counter Mode
While in BEEP mode the instrument can be set to beep 1 to 4 beeps per
second depending on the number of particles the instrument has
counted per second.
To set up the instrument for Geiger Counter Mode:
1. Enable BEEP Mode.
2. Set the smallest particle channel to 1.
In Geiger Counter Mode the instrument will beep from 1 beep up to 4
beeps per second if it counts from 1 particle up to 4 particles per
second. The maximum beeps per second the instrument can emit are 4
per second even if the instrument counts 100 particles per second.
The value set in the smallest particle channel’s alarm is the trigger for a
single beep per second. If the smallest particle channel is set to 2, the
instrument will beep once every second for every 2 particles the
instrument counts per second.
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Particle Display
Data on the instrument can be displayed in Differential (DIFF) or
Cumulative (CUML) counts.
For example, the cumulative count for the 1Pm channel is the sum of
that channel’s count + 2.5Pm count + the 5Pm count.
The differential count for the 1Pm channel is the number of particles
between 1Pm and 2.5Pm.
The data displays on the MAIN screen according to whichever is
selected (DIFF or CUML).
The data format is either Raw (RAW) or Normalized (NORM). Raw
data displays the actual number of particles counted. Normalized data
shows particle concentrations calculated from the raw data based on the
settings chosen (ft
3
or m3).
Volume of Air = Sample time (minutes) x FlowRate (CFM)
Normalized Data = Number of Particles/Volume of Air
Press BACK to return to the Configuration screen or press MAIN to
return to the MAIN screen.
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Alarm
The Particle Alarm screen allows the user to enable alarming on
specific channels as shown in Figure 6-37.
Threshold Button
Note: Alarming is only
applicable for AUTO and
MANUAL mode. It applies
only to Raw particle counts
even if the instrument is
displaying Normalized
data.
If the instrument is set to
Differential data, the alarm
threshold will apply to the
differential counts.
If the instrument is set to
display Cumulative data,
the alarm threshold will
apply to the cumulative
counts.
Figure 6-37 Particle Alarm Configuration Example
To enable the alarming for any channel, press the “X” next to that
channel. When a checkmark is displayed, that channel is enabled for
alarming. Press the checkmark to disable the alarming for that channel.
Alarm Threshold
Press the threshold button next to the enabled channel in order to set the
alarm threshold for that channel. The Alarm Threshold screen will open
as shown in Figure 6-38.
Figure 6-38 Configure Alarm Threshold
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Note: T o use alarms, the
Sample Time must be
greater than 1 second.
Note:
triggered per sample
record. At the end of the
sample time, the alarm is
reset.
Alarms are
Enter the desired alarm threshold for the selected particle channel, in
number of particles, then press ENTER. The threshold value will be
updated on the Particle Alarm screen.
Press BACK to return to the Configuration screen or press MAIN to
return to the MAIN screen. The alarm activated channels will display a
selection cursor (>) as shown in Figure 6-39.
Note:
on two channels and the user
presses the screen to
acknowledge the alarm when
the first channel goes into
alarm, the alarm will not
sound if the second channel
threshold is reached within
the same sample period.
If alarms are enabled
Figure 6-39 MAIN screen Enabled for Alarming
When a particle channel that is enabled for alarming goes into alarm,
the selection cursor (>) and the channel size are highlighted in red. See
Figure 6-40.
Figure 6-40 Channels in Alarm
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When the instrument begins to beep in response to the Alarm settings,
silence the beep by pressing anywhere on the MAIN screen. After
acknowledging the alarm, the count will reset when the next sample
cycle begins.
Clear Buffer
To clear the data buffer on the instrument, press the Clear Buffer
button. See Figure 6-41.
DEVICE
SETUP
Figure 6-41 Clear Buffer Screen
Press OK to clear the data or press Cancel to exit screen without
clearing the data.
Use the Device Setup buttons to set and adjust how the instrument
operates when running samples. Specific functions can be enabled and
disabled for display options, data output and security. See Figure 6-42.
Figure 6-42 Device Setup Options
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Clock
The Date & Time screen allows the user to set the instrument’s date and
time. See Figure 6-43.
Note:
Y) is the default date format.
MONTH 1ST (M / D/
Figure 6-43 Date & Time Configuration Screen
Set the instrument’ s Date by entering values for the desired month, day
and year and then press the ENTER button.
Change the Date’ s format by pressing the M / D/ Y button to display the
date as month-first. Alternatively pressing the D / M/ Y button displays
the Date as day-first and the Y / M/ D button displays the date yearfirst. See Figure 6-44 and Figure 6-45.
Figure 6-44 Date Option: Day first
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Set the instrument’s Time by pressing the TIME button. See
Figure 6-46.
Figure 6-45 Date Option: Year First
Figure 6-46 Configuring TIME
Enter the desired Time in hours, minutes and seconds then press
ENTER to save the new time.
Press BACK to return to the Configuration screen or press MAIN to
return to the MAIN screen.
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Options
The Options screen allows the user to make visual and sound
adjustments as well as selecting different language formats and start-up
functions. See Figure 6-47.
Figure 6-47 Options Configuration Screen
Contrast Adjust
The contrast/brightness of the LCD screen can be adjusted by pressing
the first set of UP and DOWN arrows.
Audible Beep Adjust
The audio level of the BEEP can be adjusted by pressing the second set
of UP and DOWN arrows.
Align Touch Screen
The ALIGN button allows the user to re-align the touch screen so the
locations that they touch on the screen correspond to the expected
button or function.
•Press the ALIGN button.
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WARNING: Be
careful to touch the
screen at the specified
locations only. If
touching the screen
elsewhere during this
process, the screen will
be incorrectly aligned.
Note: If the front panel
does not respond to
stimuli, then with the unit
off, press and hold the
center of the screen.
Power unit on. Release
the screen when it beeps
and follow the
instructions on the
screen.
•The screen in Figure 6-48 appears. Touch anywhere on the screen
to continue calibration.
Figure 6-48 Alignment Screen 1
Note:
provides higher accuracy to
the touch screen interface.
Using a PDA Stylus
•At the next screen, touch the arrow displayed in the upper right
corner. This needs to be done a total of three times before
continuing to the next alignment. See Figure 6-49.
Figure 6-49 Alignment Screen 2
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•The third screen displays the arrow in the upper left corner. The
arrow will have to be touched three times to ensure calibration as
Figure 6-50 illustrates this.
Figure 6-50 Alignment Screen 3
•The fourth alignment screen shown in Figure 6-51, displays the
arrow in the at the bottom center of the screen. Touch the arrow
three times to finish the alignment process.
Figure 6-51 Final Alignment Screen
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Note: The screen
alignment function can
also be accessed by
touching the screen when
powering the instrument
on.
•Once the final alignment is complete, the following screen is
displayed. See Figure 6-52. Touch anywhere in the screen to return
to the OPTIONs screen.
Figure 6-52 Alignment Saved Screen
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