Lighthouse REMOTE-2 PN Series User manual

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Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
REMOTE-2 PN Series Airborne Particle Counter
Operating Manual

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Worldwide Solutions.
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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 3012PN™, 5012PN™, 3102PN™, 5102PN™, 50102PN™, Elite™ and LMS™ are
trademarks of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
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LWS Part Number 2489083310-1 Rev 3

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: Remote Airborne Particle Counter
Model Number(s): REMOTE 3012PN, 3102PN, 5012PN, 5102PN, 50102PN
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
LASER SAFETY Guidance on Laser Products: Conforms to FDA 21 CFR
Chapter 1 Subchapter 1
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. March 7, 2008
CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 1010.1-1992
IEC 60825-1 Am. 2
IEC 60601-2-22
(Laser Notice 50)

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Table of Contents
About This Manual
Text Conventions ................................................................................................................ i
Additional Help ................................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1 General Safety
Safety Considerations .................................................................................................... 1-1
Laser Safety Information ............................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2 Introduction
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
Description ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Accessories .................................................................................................................... 2-2
Annual Calibration ......................................................................................................... 2-2
REMOTE 3012PN Specifications ................................................................................. 2-3
REMOTE 3102PN Specifications ................................................................................. 2-4
REMOTE 5012PN Specifications ................................................................................. 2-5
REMOTE 5102PN Specifications ................................................................................. 2-6
REMOTE 50102PN Specifications ............................................................................... 2-7
Interface Pin Assignments ............................................................................................. 2-8
Data Port ............................................................................................................ 2-8
Programming Port .............................................................................................. 2-8
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Unpacking and Initial Inspection ................................................................................... 3-1
Shipping Instructions ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Applications ................................................................................................................... 3-2
Mount REMOTE-2 PN Series ....................................................................................... 3-3
Connect Interface and Power Cables ............................................................................. 3-4
Connections ....................................................................................................... 3-4
Communication Port .......................................................................................... 3-4
Data Cable Install ................................................................................... 3-5
Energize Connections ............................................................................ 3-5
Understanding the LEDs .................................................................................... 3-6

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Chapter 4 Programming
General ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
Connecting Instrument to a Terminal ............................................................................ 4-1
Power Up ....................................................................................................................... 4-4
Sample Session .............................................................................................................. 4-4
ASCII Programming Syntax .......................................................................................... 4-5
Command Structure ........................................................................................... 4-5
Handshake .......................................................................................................... 4-6
Protocol .............................................................................................................. 4-6
List of Available Commands ......................................................................................... 4-6
VERBOSE MODE ................................................................................ 4-6
GET CURRENT SETTINGS ................................................................ 4-7
DISPLAY MENU OF COMMANDS ................................................... 4-7
START/STOP COUNTING MODE ..................................................... 4-8
START Counting ....................................................................... 4-8
STOP Counting .......................................................................... 4-8
GET CURRENT VERSION NUMBER ................................................ 4-8
SET CHANNEL RANGES ................................................................... 4-9
SET SAMPLE TIME (seconds) ............................................................ 4-9
SET ALARM CHANNEL ..................................................................... 4-9
SET ALARM THRESHOLD .............................................................. 4-10
Alarm Alert without Alarm Suppression Example: ............................. 4-10
SET ALARM SUPPRESSION ............................................................ 4-11
Alarm Alert with Alarm Suppression Example: .................................. 4-11
Service High and Service Low .................................................................................... 4-12
Service Alert Example: ........................................................................ 4-12
Service Menu ............................................................................................................... 4-12
DON’T SHOW 1 SEC DATA ............................................................. 4-13
SHOW 1 SEC DATA .......................................................................... 4-13
GET BACKGROUND LIGHT VALUE ............................................. 4-13
Chapter 5 Technical Data
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 5-1
Control Design ............................................................................................................... 5-1
START .............................................................................................................. 5-1
SETUP .............................................................................................................. 5-1
Startup Example: .................................................................................... 5-2
COUNT .............................................................................................................. 5-2
TIMER ............................................................................................................... 5-2
OUTPUT ............................................................................................................ 5-2
ALARM ............................................................................................................. 5-2
SERVICE ALERT ............................................................................................. 5-3
EXTERNAL ALARM ....................................................................................... 5-3

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Chapter 6 Maintenance Procedures
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 6-1
Calibration ..................................................................................................................... 6-1
Exterior Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 6-1
Purge Test ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A Limited Warranty
Limitation Of Warranties: ............................................................................................. A-1
Warranty Of Repairs After Initial Two (2) Year Warranty: ......................................... A-1
List of Figures
Index

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