Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions REMOTE ActiveCount User manual
00
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
REMOTE ActiveCount Biological Air Sampler
Controller & Remote Switch System
Installation Guide
Copyright © 2012- 2017 by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. All rights reserved. No part of this
document may be reproduced by any means except as permitted in writing by Lighthouse
Worldwide Solutions.
The information contained herein constitutes valuable trade secrets of Lighthouse Worldwide
Solutions. You are not permitted to disclose or allow to be disclosed such information except as
permitted in writing by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Lighthouse Worldwide
Solutions is not responsible for any damages arising out of your use of the LMS program.
REMOTE ActiveCount™ and LMS™ are trademarks of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
Microsoft®, Microsoft Windows™, and Excel™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Manufactured by:
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
1221 Disk Drive
Medford, Oregon 97501
LWS Part Number: 248083413-1 Rev 4
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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: Biological Air Sampler
Model Number(s): REMOTE ActiveCount System
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:
SAFETY EN61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1:
General Requirements IEC 61010-1:2000
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1:
General Requirements
EMC EN61326 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use EMC Requirements Part 1: General
Requirements Includes Amendment A1:1998; IEC
61326:1997 + A1:1998
UL 61010A-1 - UL Standard for Safety Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirements
Replaces UL 3101-1
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.
William Shade - V.P. Engineering
Fremont, CA. November7, 2011
CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 1010.1-1992
IEC 60825-1 Am. 2
00
248083413-1 Rev 4 t-i
Table of Contents
About this Manual
Text Conventions ................................................................................................................ i
Additional Help ................................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1 General Safety
Safety Considerations .................................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2 Introduction
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
Interchangeable Terms ....................................................................................... 2-1
Description ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
REMOTE ActiveCount Specifications .......................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Initial Inspection ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Shipping Instructions ..................................................................................................... 3-2
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 3-3
DIP Switch Settings ....................................................................................................... 3-5
DIP Switch General Definitions ........................................................................ 3-5
DIP Switch Addressing ...................................................................................... 3-5
RAC Controller RJ-45 Pinouts .......................................................................... 3-7
Remote Switch RJ-45 Pinouts ........................................................................... 3-8
Configuring the RAC in LMS Express RT ........................................................ 3-9
Remote Switch Operation ................................................................................ 3-12
Configure Flow Settings .................................................................................. 3-13
Chapter 4 Communications
Configuring with the MODBUS Protocol ..................................................................... 4-1
Configure the RAC System ........................................................................................... 4-1
Operating the RAC System ............................................................................................ 4-2
Lighthouse REMOTE ActiveCount Installation Guide
t-ii 248083413-1 Rev 4
Access RAC Information ............................................................................................... 4-2
Appendix A Limited Warranty
Limitation Of Warranties: ..................................................................... A-1
Warranty Of Repairs After Initial Two (2) Year Warranty: ................. A-1
Appendix B Remote ActiveCount MODBUS Register Map
v1.49
COMM Settings ............................................................................................................. B-1
Supported MODBUS Commands .................................................................................. B-1
Sensor Settings Registers ................................................................................... B-2
Device Status ..................................................................................................... B-6
Data Registers ................................................................................................................ B-8
Data Status Byte (30007 - 30008) .................................................................... B-10
Alarm Flags in Channels (30076) .................................................................... B-11
Data Type Registers ......................................................................................... B-11
Data Units Registers ........................................................................................ B-12
Data and Alarm Registers ............................................................................................ B-13
Data and Alarm Enable Registers .................................................................... B-13
Enable Alarming for a Channel ....................................................................... B-15
Threshold Setup Registers ............................................................................... B-16
Setting the Alarm Threshold Value ..................................................... B-17
Index
00
248083413-1 Rev 4 i
About this Manual
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Lighthouse
REMOTE ActiveCount System.
Text
Conventions The following typefaces have the following meanings:
Note: A note appears in
the sidebar to give extra
information regarding a
feature or suggestion.
italics Represents information not to be typed
or interpreted literally. For example, file
represents a file name. Manual titles are
also displayed in italics.
WARNING: A
warning appears in a
paragraph like this and
warns that doing
something incorrectly
could result in personal
injury, damage to the
instrument or loss of
data.
boldface Introduces or emphasizes a term.
Courier font Indicates command syntax or text
displayed by the diagnostic terminal.
Bold Courier Indicatescommandsand information that
you type.
Helvetica Italics Indicates 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 REMOTE ActiveCount
System, contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
Service and Support
Tel: 1-800-945-5905 (USA Toll Free)
Tel: 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA)
Lighthouse REMOTE ActiveCount Installation Guide
ii 248083413-1 Rev 4
00
248083413-1 Rev 4 1-1
1General Safety
Safety
Considerations
Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual. Familiarize
yourself with the meaning of a warning before operating the particle
sensor. All warnings will appear in the left margin of the page next to
the subject or step to which it applies. Take extreme care when doing
any procedures preceded by or containing a warning.
For further technical assistance, contact our Technical Support Team at
1-800-945-5905 (USA Toll Free), 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA)
Lighthouse REMOTE ActiveCount Installation Guide
1-2 248083413-1 Rev 4
00
248083413-1 Rev 4 2-1
2Introduction
Overview This operating manual introduces you to the Lighthouse RAC
Biological Air Sampler System. Included in this manual are
instructions for installation, operation, communications and
maintenance.
Interchangeable Terms
Throughout this document, the REMOTE ActiveCount may be referred
to as the RAC System, RAC Controller or instrument. For simplicity,
these terms are interchangeable and mean the same thing.
Description The REMOTE ActiveCount is an active air sampling device that
employs the impaction principle to impact particles bearing
microbiological material onto a plate or petri dish loaded with nutrient
agar. The RAC System is a 3-piece assembly consisiting of a
Controller, a Remote Switch and an Impactor that is designed to be a
fixed point microbial monitoring device that assists users in
automatically collecting microbial material at critical locations.
With a flow rate of 1CFM, + 10%, the REMOTE ActiveCount is meant
to be a component of a larger facility monitoring system.
Figure 2-1 REMOTE ActiveCount Biological Air Sampler
Lighthouse REMOTE ActiveCount Installation Guide
2-2 248083413-1 Rev 4
The Impactor (bottom mount or table mount) is installed at the
sampling location using the tubing connected to the Impactor port.
Figure 2-2 Impactors
REMOTE
ActiveCount
Specifications
Table 2-1 REMOTE ActiveCount Specifications
Vacuum Requirement 16inHg
Flow Rate 1.0CFM (28.3 LPM)
Communication Modes RS-232, RS-485 Modbus
LED Indications Status (Power, Flow, Sampling)
Supporting Software LMS Express RT, LMS Pharma, LMS
Professional
Power +24VDC
Enclosure Stainless Steel
Dimensions Controller: 8.8"(L) x 5.0"(H) x 3.0"(W)
[22.35 x 12.7 x 7.62 cm]
Switch: 5.28"(L) x 2.80"(H) x .960"(W)
[13.41 x 7.11 x 2.44 cm]
Impactor: 4.41"(D), 2.1"(H)
[11.2 cm, 5.3 cm]
Weight Controller: 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg)
Switch: 0.59 lbs. (0.27 kg)
Impactor: 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg)
00
248083413-1 Rev 4 3-1
3Getting Started
Initial
Inspection The RAC System is thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory and
is ready for use upon receipt.
Unpacking It is presumed that when the shipment was recieved, the following took
place:
1. The shipping container was inspected for damage.
2. If the container was damaged, the shipper was notified
immediately.
3. The instrument was carefully inspected for broken parts, scratches,
dents and other damage before use, even if the container appeared
to be undamaged.
4. Any damages were reported to Lighthouse Technical Support at
800-945-5905 (USA Toll Free) or 541-770-5905 (Outside of USA)
before proceeding.
Verify the contents of the package against the shipping list. If anything
appears to be missing, please contact your sales representative at
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions immediately at 510-438-0500.
To maintain your warranty, keep the undamaged shipping
container and all packing material for reshipment of the
instrument for servicing or repair. Order replacement
containers and packing materials only from Lighthouse or a
Lighthouse-authorized distributor.
Lighthouse REMOTE ActiveCount Installation Guide
3-2 248083413-1 Rev 4
Shipping
Instructions Should it become necessary to return the unit to the factory for any
reason, contact Lighthouse Customer Service or visit our 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:
WARNING: If the
instrument is damaged
during a return shipment
due to inadequate user
packing, the warranty may
be voided and may result
in additional repairs being
billed to the customer.
1. Use the original container and packing materials whenever possi-
ble. Refer to www.golighthouse.com/rma for detailed instructions.
Remove attachments and package separately to prevent physical
damage.
2. If the original container and packing materials are not available,
wrap the unit in "bubble pack", surround with shock-absorbant
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 the customer. You may contact Lighthouse to
purchase a replacement shipping container.
3. Seal the container or carton securely. Mark "FRAGILE" and write
the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number on any
unmarked corner.
4. Return the instrument to the address provided by your Lighthouse
representative or the RMA website.
Getting Started
248083413-1 Rev 4 3-3
Installation The RAC Controller and the Remote Switch can be mounted to a
facility wall or customer equipment to allow sampling of critical
locations. Mounting the controller to a wall will allow Grade A
environments to be sampled directly and will allow the remote use of
impactors and isokinetic probes.
Note: The RAC Controller and Remote Switch must be mounted on a
flat vertical surface.
WARNING: AC power
must be available within
3 feet of the mounting
location if controller is
wall mounted.
1. Ensure that power has been disconnected from the hub to which the
RAC Controller will be connected.
2. Access the DIP switch and set switches 1 thru 5 to the address
desired. Address 1 is the default address. See Figure 3-1.
Note: For default RS485
MODBUS operation
switches 1 and 6 must be
ON and switches 7 and 8
must be OFF.
Figure 3-1 DIP Switch
Note: See Pages 3-5 thru 3-6 for DIP Switch definitions and
addressing.
Lighthouse REMOTE ActiveCount Installation Guide
3-4 248083413-1 Rev 4
3. Once the controller and switch are mounted, install the tubing to the
impactor and vacuum ports on the bottom of the controller. See
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Controller Ports
4. Attach two Cat-5 Communication cables to the RJ-45 ports labeled
"RS-232" and "Switch" on the bottom of the controller as shown in
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 RJ-45 Connections
Getting Started
248083413-1 Rev 4 3-5
DIP Switch
Settings DIP Switch General Definitions
Table 3-1 provides the DIP switch settings for each position, including
their descriptions. Each switch can be set in the following positions:
OFF (UP) = 0, ON (DOWN) = 1
Note: Use a tool with a
very small pointed tip to
change DIP Switch
positions.
DIP Switch Addressing
Note: Because Address
0 is reserved for
broadcasting in MODBUS
RS-485 communications,
Address 1 is set when all
the DIP switches are OFF
or when DIP switch 1 is
ON. For MR Protocol,
Address 0 is set when all
DIP switches are OFF.
Table 3-2 details the addresses set by the binary DIP switches 1-6.
Table 3-1 DIP Switch Settings
Position # Description Setting
1 Binary Bit 0 Addressing, OFF=1, ON=1
2 Binary Bit 1 Addressing, OFF=1, ON=1
3 Binary Bit 2 Addressing, OFF=1, ON=1
4 Binary Bit 3 Addressing, OFF=1, ON=1
5 Binary Bit 4 Addressing, OFF=1, ON=1
6 Communication
Mode Always ON for MODBUS ASCII
communication
7 Communication
Mode Always OFF for proper operation
8 Communication
Mode Default OFF - when ON, records
are not saved to buffer
Table 3-2 DIP Switch Addresses
DIP SWITCHES
1 2 3 4 5 6 ADDRESS
1 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 1 0 0 0 0 2
1 1 0 0 0 0 3
0 0 1 0 0 0 4
1 0 1 0 0 0 5
0 1 10 0 0 6
1 1 1 0 0 0 7
Lighthouse REMOTE ActiveCount Installation Guide
3-6 248083413-1 Rev 4
0 0 0 1 0 0 8
1 0 0 1 0 0 9
0 1 0 1 0 0 10
1 1 0 1 0 0 11
0 0 1 1 0 0 12
1 0 1 1 0 0 13
0 1 1 1 0 0 14
1 1 1 1 0 0 15
0 0 0 0 1 0 16
1 0 0 0 1 0 17
0 1 0 0 1 0 18
1 1 0 0 1 0 19
0 0 1 0 1 0 20
1 0 1 0 1 0 21
0 1 1 0 1 0 22
1 1 1 0 1 0 23
0 0 0 1 1 0 24
1 0 0 1 1 0 25
0 1 0 1 1 0 26
1 1 0 1 1 0 27
0 0 1 1 1 0 28
1 0 1 1 1 0 29
0 1 1 1 1 0 30
1 1 1 1 1 0 31
Table 3-2 DIP Switch Addresses
DIP SWITCHES
1 2 3 4 5 6 ADDRESS
Table of contents
