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Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
REMOTE Liquid Particle Counters (4-20mA Output)
Operating Manual

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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
Electrostatic Safety Information .................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Introduction
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
Description ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Accessories .................................................................................................................... 2-2
RLPC 0.1m Specifications .......................................................................................... 2-3
RLPC 0.2m Specifications .......................................................................................... 2-4
RLPC 0.3m Specifications .......................................................................................... 2-5
RLPC 0.5m Specifications .......................................................................................... 2-6
RLPC Chemical Compatibility ...................................................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 Get Started
Initial Inspection ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Annual Calibration ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Shipping Instructions ..................................................................................................... 3-1
LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Understanding the LEDs .................................................................................... 3-2
Instrument Overview ..................................................................................................... 3-3
Outlet Nozzle ..................................................................................................... 3-3
Communication Ports ........................................................................................ 3-4
DIP Switches ...................................................................................................... 3-4
Power ................................................................................................................. 3-4
External Alarm Output ....................................................................................... 3-4
Inlet Nozzle ........................................................................................................ 3-5
Attaching Sensor ............................................................................................................ 3-6

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4-20mA Wiring .............................................................................................................. 3-7
Data Port ........................................................................................................................ 3-7
2-Wire System ................................................................................................... 3-8
3-Wire System ................................................................................................... 3-9
Chapter 4 Programming
General ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
DIP Switches .................................................................................................................. 4-1
DIP Switch Settings ....................................................................................................... 4-2
GENERAL DEFINITIONS ............................................................................... 4-2
Time:Range ........................................................................................................ 4-2
DIP Switch Settings and Meanings ................................................................... 4-2
Procedure to Set DIP Switches .......................................................................... 4-3
Example Startup Echo, Reading DIP Switches: .................................... 4-3
Connecting the Instrument to a Terminal ...................................................................... 4-4
Power Up ....................................................................................................................... 4-6
Session Example ............................................................................................................ 4-6
ASCII Programming Syntax .......................................................................................... 4-7
Command Structure ........................................................................................... 4-7
Handshake .......................................................................................................... 4-8
Protocol .............................................................................................................. 4-8
Command Set ..................................................................................................... 4-9
VERBOSE MODE ................................................................................ 4-9
GET CURRENT SETTINGS ................................................................ 4-9
DISPLAY MENU OF COMMANDS ................................................... 4-9
START/STOP COUNTING MODE ................................................... 4-10
START Counting ..................................................................... 4-10
STOP Counting ........................................................................ 4-10
GET CURRENT VERSION NUMBER .............................................. 4-11
SET CHANNEL RANGES ................................................................. 4-11
SET SAMPLE TIME (seconds) .......................................................... 4-12
SET ALARM CHANNEL ................................................................... 4-12
SET ALARM THRESHOLD .............................................................. 4-12
Hyperterminal Alarm Alert without Alarm Suppression: .................... 4-13
SET ALARM SUPPRESSION ............................................................ 4-13
Hyperterminal Alarm Alert with Alarm Suppression: ......................... 4-14
Service High and Service Low .................................................................................... 4-14
Hyperterminal Service Alert Example: ................................................ 4-15
Service Menu ............................................................................................................... 4-15
DON’T SHOW 1 SEC DATA ............................................................. 4-15
SHOW 1 SEC DATA .......................................................................... 4-15
GET BACKGROUND LIGHT VALUE ............................................. 4-16

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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 ............................................................................................................ 5-3
ALARM ............................................................................................................. 5-3
SERVICE ALERT ............................................................................................. 5-3
EXTERNAL ALARM ....................................................................................... 5-3
Appendix A Maintenance
Flow Cell Cleaning ....................................................................................................... A-1
Cleaning Procedure ........................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B Limited Warranty
Limitation Of Warranties: .............................................................................................. B-1
Warranty Of Repairs After Initial Two (2) Year Warranty: .......................................... B-1
Index

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About This Manual
This manual provides detailed operation and use instructions for the
Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counters (referred to as RLPC)
with 4-20mA output.
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 and/or
improper storage 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
are typed. Upper or lower case letters
can be used; commands are shown in
upper case in this manual.
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text output.
Additional
Help
For more information about Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle
Counters (4-20mA output), contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
Service and Support:
1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA)
1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA)
[email protected]
www.golighthouse.com

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1General Safety
Safety
Considerations
Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual. It is the
responsibilty of the the user to familiarize themselves with the meaning
of a warning before operating the particle sensor. Warnings may
appear in the left margin of the page next to the subject or step to which
it applies or within the step itself. Take extreme care when performing
any procedures preceded by or containing a warning.
There are several classifications of warnings defined as follows:
WARNING: There are
no user-serviceable
components inside the
particle counter.
• LASER - pertaining to exposure to visible or invisible LASER
radiation.
• Electrostatic - pertaining to electrostatic discharge
• Network Connect - pertaining to communication ports and
instrument damage
LASER Safety
Information
This product is considered to be a Class 1 LASER product (as defined
by FDA 21 CFR, §1040.10) 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 61010-1:2012, “Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use” and IEC 60825-1:2007,
“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.
For further technical assistance, contact our Technical Support Team at
1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of
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Electrostatic
Safety
Information
WARNING: Using a
wrist-strap without an
isolation resistor will
increase the severity of
an electrical shock. Use
of control or adjustment
or performance of
procedure other than
specified here may result
in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic
components. Therefore, all service or maintenance work should be
done at a static-safe work station. A static-safe work station can be
created by doing the following:
• Use a grounded conductive table mat and resistor-isolated wrist-
strap combination
• Earth-ground all test instruments to prevent a buildup of static
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2Introduction
Overview This operating manual introduces the Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid
Particle Counter models RLPC 0.1m, RLPC 0.2μm, RLPC 0.3mand
RLPC 0.5μm. Included in this manual are instructions for operation,
communications and maintenance.
Description The RLPC 0.1m, RLPC 0.2μm, RLPC 0.3mand RLPC 0.5μmhave a
range of 0.1 - 0.5m, 0.2 - 2.0m, 0.3 - 3.0m and 0.5 - 5.0m at a
sensitivity of 0.1 micron, 0.2 micron, 0.3 micron and 0.5 micron,
respectively, using the LWS 4-20mA protocol.
With a user-controlled flow rate of 100 ml/min, + 5%, the RLPC sensors
are designed to accurately measure 2 channels of simultaneous particle
count data in various liquids including solvents, acids and bases (see
Table 2-5 and Table 2-6 for chemical compatibilities).
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Figure 2-1 RLPC 0.2m
The instrument uses a LASER diode light source and LASER beam
shaping optics to illuminate a cross section of the liquid flow path. As
particles move through the flow cell, they enter the LASER beam and
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imaged onto a photodiode. The photodiode converts the light into an
electrical current which is converted to voltage and amplified by the
electronics.
The result is a voltage pulse each time a particle crosses the LASER
beam. The width of the pulse is proportional to the time it takes the
particle to cross the LASER beam and the pulse’s amplitude is
proportional to the size of the particle.
The voltage pulses created by the particles are processed by additional
electronics to quantify the pulses by the size of each particle. The
quantities of the various size particles are processed and stored in the
sensor’s buffers or transferred via the 4-20mA interface.
The RLPC instruments were created for continuous, 24 hours per day, 7
days per week operation. The RLPC provides versatile mounting
options allowing installation where space is at a premium. The RLPC
integrates seamlessly with many large facility monitoring or
management systems.
Accessories Several accessories can be ordered to tailor the instrument to specific
needs. The accessories are listed below.
Included:
• Operating Manual on CD
• 2 each 10-foot flared sample tubes
• Flow Cell Cleaning brush
• Micro90TM Cleaning Solution
• Power Supply
Optional:
• Flowmeter (Teflon®PFA or aluminum)
• Additional Sample Tubing
•Cabling
• REMOTE Mounting Plate
• RLPC Stand with Flowmeter mounting
• Flare nut kit with flaring tool and tubing cutter
• Replacement Flare nuts
• Replacement Flow Cell cleaning brushes
• Additional Micro90TM Cleaning Solution

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RLPC 0.1m
Specifications
Table 2-1 RLPC 0.1m Specifications
Size Range 0.1 - 0.5 μm
Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.1, 0.2m; 0.1, 0.3m; 0.1, 0.5m
Flow Rate 100 ml/min, + 5%, User-controlled
Laser Source Laser Diode
Calibration NIST Traceable
Data Storage 250 Samples
Communication Modes RS232C via RJ45 to PC, 4-20mA or ASCII
LED Indicators Power, Service, Sampling
Supporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System, LMS
XChange
Concentration Limit 64,000 counts/ml @ 5% Coincidence Error
Power Input
Requirements
24VDC@ 150mA
External Alarm Output Normally Open Dry Contact Rated 0-60 V
AC/DC 1 Amp
Enclosure Stainless Steel
Sample Inlet/Outlet
Connection
1/4" FlaretekTM
Sample Temperature 32 - 302oF (0 - 150oC)
Sample Pressure 150 PSI
Wetted Surface Material Quartz, PTFE, PFA
Dimensions 5.7"(L) x 5.2"(W) x 3"(H) [14.47 x 13.2 x 7.6
cm]
Weight 3.5 lbs. (1.58 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

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RLPC 0.2m
Specifications
Table 2-2 RLPC 0.2m Specifications
Size Range 0.2 - 2.0 μm
Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.2, 0.3m; 0.2, 0.5m; 0.2, 1.0m;
Standard: 0.2, 2.0m
Flow Rate 100 ml/min, + 5%, User-controlled
Laser Source Laser Diode
Calibration NIST Traceable
Data Storage 250 Samples
Communication Modes RS232C via RJ45 to PC, 4-20mA or ASCII
LED Indicators Power, Service, Sampling
Supporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System, LMS
XChange
Concentration Limit 4,000 counts/ml @ 5% Coincidence Error
Power Input
Requirements
24VDC@ 150mA
External Alarm Output Normally Open Dry Contact Rated 0-60 V
AC/DC 1 Amp
Enclosure Stainless Steel
Sample Inlet/Outlet
Connection
1/4" FlaretekTM
Sample Temperature 32 - 302oF (0 - 150oC)
Sample Pressure 150 PSI
Wetted Surface Material Quartz, PTFE, PFA
Dimensions 5.7"(L) x 5.2"(W) x 3"(H) [14.47 x 13.2 x 7.6
cm]
Weight 3.5 lbs. (1.58 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

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RLPC 0.3m
Specifications
Table 2-3 RLPC 0.3m Specifications
Size Range 0.3 - 3.0 μm
Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.3, 0.5m; 0.3, 0.7m; 0.3, 1.0m;
Standard: 0.3, 3.0 m
Flow Rate 100 ml/min, + 5%, User-controlled
Laser Source Laser Diode
Calibration NIST Traceable
Data Storage 250 Samples
Communication Modes RS232C via RJ45 to PC, 4-20mA or ASCII
LED Indicators Power, Service, Sampling
Supporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System, LMS
XChange
Concentration Limit 4,000 counts/ml @ 5% Coincidence Error
Power Input
Requirements
24VDC@ 150mA
External Alarm Output Normally Open Dry Contact Rated 0-60 V
AC/DC 1 Amp
Enclosure Stainless Steel
Sample Inlet/Outlet
Connection
1/4" FlaretekTM
Sample Temperature 32 - 302oF (0 - 150oC)
Sample Pressure 150 PSI
Wetted Surface Material Quartz, PTFE, PFA
Dimensions 5.7"(L) x 5.2"(W) x 3"(H) [14.47 x 13.2 x 7.6
cm]
Weight 3.5 lbs. (1.58 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

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RLPC 0.5m
Specifications
Table 2-4 RLPC 0.5m Specifications
Size Range 0.5 - 5.0 μm
Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.5, 1.0m; 0.5, 2.0m; 0.5, 5.0m
Flow Rate 100 ml/min, + 5%, User-controlled
Laser Source Laser Diode
Calibration NIST Traceable
Data Storage 250 Samples
Communication Modes RS232C via RJ45 to PC, 4-20mA or ASCII.
LED Indicators Power, Service, Sampling
Supporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System, LMS
XChange
Concentration Limit 4,000 counts/ml @ 5% Coincidence Error
Power Input
Requirements
24VDC@ 150mA
External Alarm Output Normally Open Dry Contact Rated 0-60 V
AC/DC 1 Amp
Enclosure Stainless Steel
Sample Inlet/Outlet
Connection
1/4" FlaretekTM
Sample Temperature 32 - 302oF (0 - 150oC)
Sample Pressure 150 PSI
Wetted Surface Material Quartz, PTFE, PFA
Dimensions 5.7"(L) x 5.2"(W) x 3"(H) [14.47 x 13.2 x 7.6
cm]
Weight 3.5 lbs (1.58 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

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RLPC Chemical
Compatibility
Table 2-5 Table of RLPC-Compatible Chemicals
The manufacturer recommends that Lighthouse
instruments be calibrated annually by a Certified
Lighthouse Service Provider to ensure they continue to
perform within specifications.
COMPATIBLE CHEMICALS SYMBOL
Water H2O
Deionized Water H2O, DI H2O
Nitric Acid < 70% HNO3
Sulfuric Acid < 96% H2SO4
Hydrochloric Acid, < 37% HCL
Ammonium Hydroxide, < 29% NH4OH
Hydrogen Peroxide, < 30% H2O2
Phosphoric Acid, < 86% H3PO4
Isopropyl Alcohol C3H8O
Acetone C3H6O
N-methyl peri-iodine NMPI
Table 2-6 Table of Non-Compatible Chemicals
NON-COMPATIBLE
CHEMICALS SYMBOL
EKC 265 EKC 265
EKC 830 EKC 830
Nitric Acid, > 71% HNO3
Ammonium Fluoride NH4F
Hydrofluoric Acid, all concentrations HF
Buffered Hydrofluoric Acid or
Buffered Oxide Etch
BHF, BOE
ST-20 Solution IPA
Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide TMAH

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