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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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
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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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About This Manual
This manual describes the detailed operation and use of the Lighthouse
REMOTE-2 PN Series Airborne Particle Counters.
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 Indicates commands and information that
you type. You can use uppercase or
lowercase letters; in this manual,
commands are shown in uppercase.
Helvetica Italics Indicates a comment on a command or
text output.
Additional
Help
For more information about Lighthouse REMOTE-2 PN Series
Airborne Particle Counters, contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
[phone] Sales and Service
[phone] Outside of USA
[email protected]
www.golighthouse.com

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1General Safety
Safety
Considerations
Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual. Familiarize
yourself with the meaning of a warning before operating the particle
counter. 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.
There are several Warnings within this manual.
• Laser - pertaining to exposure to visible or invisible laser radiation
• Data Loss - pertaining to loss of data
• Handling - pertaining to instrument damage
Laser Safety
Information
This product contains a laser-based sensor that is a Class 1 product (as
defined by 21 CFR, Subchapter J of the Health and Safety Act of 1968)
when used under normal operation and maintenance. Service
procedures on the sensor can result in exposure to invisible radiation.
Service should be performed only by factory-authorized personnel.
The particle counter has been evaluated and tested in accordance with
EN 610109-1:1993, "Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment
for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use" and IEC 825-1:1993,
"Safety of Laser Products".
WARNING: The use
of controls, adjustments
or performance of
procedures other than
those specified within
this manual may result in
exposure to invisible
(infrared) radiation that
can quickly cause
blindness. Figure 1-1 Laser Warning Label on Unit
For further technical assistance, contact our Technical Support Team at
[phone].

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2Introduction
Overview This operating manual introduces the reader to the Lighthouse
REMOTE-2 PN Series of two-channel Airborne Particle Counters.
Also included in this manual are instructions for inspecting, using and
maintaining the instrument. Any instrument design changes that may
affect its operation are covered at the back of this manual.
Description References are made to the REMOTE-2 PN Series, which includes the
NEMA enclosure, and the Rxxx2, which is only the particle counter
inside the NEMA enclosure. The Rxxx2 cannot be replaced by a
"standard" REMOTE xxx2. The REMOTE enclosed was designed
specifically for this application.
The REMOTE 3012PN (R3012PN) is manufactured to count particles
of 0.3 and 0.5 microns; the REMOTE 5012PN (R5012PN) counts
particles of 0.5 and 5.0 (or 10.0) micron at 0.1 CFM. The REMOTE
3102PN (R3102PN) is manufactured to count particles of 0.3 and 0.5
microns, the 5102PN (R5102PN) counts particles of 0.5 and 5.0 (or
10.0) micron and the 50102PN counts particles of 5.0 microns and
larger at 1.0 CFM.
This instrument is effective in ultra-clean areas (such as Class 1 or
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higher. Refer to the Specifications table for additional information.
Figure 2-1 REMOTE 5102PN Particle Counter
REMOTE-2 PN instruments use the Elite™ laser diode light source
and collection optics for particle detection. The collection optics collect
and focus light scattered by the particles 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.
The REMOTE-2 PN Series of particle counters were designed for
continuous trouble-free operation using an internal flow-controlled
vacuum pump and a standard NEMA style 316L stainless steel
enclosure. This design provides an industry standard mounting
configuration and can be installed where space is limited. REMOTE-2
PN Series instruments integrate seamlessly with large facility
monitoring and management systems and transfer up to 2 channels of
simultaneous particle count data using 4-20mA output.
Accessories The REMOTE-2 PN Series instrument supports remote monitoring
when equipped with a tubing kit of 3 meters.
Several accessories can be ordered to tailor the instrument to your
needs. Please contact your Sales Engineer for these options.
Annual
Calibration
The manufacturer recommends that your Lighthouse instrument be
calibrated annually by a Certified Lighthouse Service Provider to ensure
that it continues to perform within specification.

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REMOTE
3012PN
Specifications Size Range 0.3 - 0.5μm
Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.3, 0.5μm
Other sizes available; specify at time of order
Flow Rate 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
Counting Efficiency 50% (per JIS)
Light Source Elite™ Laser Diode
Zero Count Level <1 count/5 minutes (per JIS)
Vacuum Internal flow-controlled pump
Calibration NIST Traceable, per ISO 21501-4
Communication Modes 4-20mA: Ch1, Ch2
Alarms Ch1, Ch2 Count Overflow Alarm
Alerts Service Alert
Enclosure 316L Stainless Steel, NEMA
Power Instrument Power: +6V to +30VDC
Chassis Power: 100-220VAC
Dimensions 10" (W) x 12" (H) x 6.9" (D) [25.4 x 30.4 x.
14.9 cm]
Weight 20 lbs (9.6 kg)
Operating Temp/RH 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) / 20% to 95%
non-condensing
Storage Temp/RH 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) / Up to 98%
non-condensing
Table 2-1 REMOTE 3012PN Specifications

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REMOTE
3102PN
Specifications Size Range 0.3 - 0.5μm
Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.3, 0.5μm
Other sizes available; specify at time of order
Flow Rate 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM)
Counting Efficiency 50% (per JIS)
Light Source Elite™ Laser Diode
Zero Count Level <1 count/5 minutes (per JIS)
Vacuum Internal flow-controlled pump
Calibration NIST Traceable, per ISO 21501-4
Communication Modes 4-20mA: Ch1, Ch2
Alarms Ch1, Ch2 Count Overflow Alarm
Alerts Service Alert
Enclosure 316L Stainless Steel, NEMA
Power Instrument Power: +6V to +30VDC
Chassis Power: 100-220VAC
Dimensions 10" (W) x 12" (H) x 6.9" (D) [25.4 x 30.4 x.
14.9 cm]
Weight 20 lbs (9.6 kg)
Operating Temp/RH 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) / 20% to 95%
non-condensing
Storage Temp/RH 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) / Up to 98%
non-condensing
Table 2-2 REMOTE 3102PN Specifications

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REMOTE
5012PN
Specifications Size Range 0.5 - 10.0μm
Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.5, 5.0 or 0.5, 10.0μm
Other sizes available; specify at time of order
Flow Rate 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
Counting Efficiency 50% (per JIS)
Light Source Elite™ Laser Diode
Zero Count Level <1 count/5 minutes (per JIS)
Vacuum Internal flow-controlled pump
Calibration NIST Traceable, per ISO 21501-4
Communication Modes 4-20mA: Ch1, Ch2
Alarms Ch1, Ch2 Count Overflow Alarm
Alerts Service Alert
Enclosure 316L Stainless Steel, NEMA
Power Instrument Power: +6V to +30VDC
Chassis Power: 100-220VAC
Dimensions 10" (W) x 12" (H) x 6.9" (D) [25.4 x 30.4 x.
14.9 cm]
Weight 20 lbs (9.6 kg)
Operating Temp/RH 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) / 20% to 95%
non-condensing
Storage Temp/RH 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) / Up to 98%
non-condensing
Table 2-3 REMOTE 5012PN Specifications

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REMOTE
5102PN
Specifications Size Range 0.5 - 10.0μm
Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.5, 5.0 or 0.5, 10.0μm
Other sizes available; specify at time of order
Flow Rate 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM)
Counting Efficiency 50% (per JIS)
Light Source Elite™ Laser Diode
Zero Count Level <1 count/5 minutes (per JIS)
Vacuum Internal flow-controlled pump
Calibration NIST Traceable, per ISO 21501-4
Communication Modes 4-20mA: Ch1, Ch2
Alarms Ch1, Ch2 Count Overflow Alarm
Alerts Service Alert
Enclosure 316L Stainless Steel, NEMA
Power Instrument Power: +6V to +30VDC
Chassis Power: 100-220VAC
Dimensions 10" (W) x 12" (H) x 6.9" (D) [25.4 x 30.4 x.
14.9 cm]
Weight 20 lbs (9.6 kg)
Operating Temp/RH 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) / 20% to 95%
non-condensing
Storage Temp/RH 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) / Up to 98%
non-condensing
Table 2-4 REMOTE 5102PN Specifications