Lighthouse SOLAIR 1001 + User manual

Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
SOLAIR 1001+ Airborne Particle Counter
Operating Manual

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LWS Part Number: 248083294-1 Rev 2

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: Portable Airborne Particle Counter
Model Number(s): SOLAIR 1001+
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
Software License Agreement .............................................................................................. i
Text Conventions ...............................................................................................................ii
Additional Help ................................................................................................................. iii
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
SOLAIR Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Initial Inspection ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Shipping Instructions ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Accessories .................................................................................................................... 3-2
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 3-3
Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 3-3
Installing the Optional Battery ........................................................................... 3-3
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................ 3-5
Loading Printer Paper ........................................................................................ 3-6
Connecting an Analog Sensor ............................................................................ 3-9
Connecting to an External Computer or Facility Management System ............ 3-9
Chapter 4 Operation
Using the Instrument for the First Time ........................................................................ 4-1
Touch Screen Overview ................................................................................................. 4-2
MAIN Screen ................................................................................................................. 4-3

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Location Selection ............................................................................................. 4-7
Changing Locations ............................................................................... 4-7
Locations and AUTO Mode .................................................................. 4-9
Zoomed Data View .......................................................................................... 4-10
Viewing Two Columns of Data ........................................................... 4-11
Viewing One Column of Data ............................................................. 4-12
CFG (Configuration) Screen ........................................................................................ 4-14
DATA SETUP ............................................................................................................. 4-14
Particle Channels ............................................................................................. 4-15
Analog Channels .............................................................................................. 4-16
Analog Data Display ............................................................................ 4-18
Zoomed Analog Data Display ............................................................. 4-19
Sample Time .................................................................................................... 4-19
Sample Settings ................................................................................................ 4-22
COUNT Mode ..................................................................................... 4-22
Example Application for BEEP Mode ................................................. 4-23
Particle Display .................................................................................... 4-23
Particle Alarm .................................................................................................. 4-24
Channel Alarm Threshold .................................................................... 4-25
Alarm Acknowledge ............................................................................ 4-27
Clear Data Set Buffer ....................................................................................... 4-27
DEVICE SETUP .......................................................................................................... 4-27
Clock ................................................................................................................ 4-28
Options Screen ................................................................................................. 4-30
CONTRAST Adjust ............................................................................. 4-31
Audible BEEP Adjust .......................................................................... 4-31
............................................................................................................. 4-31
ALIGN Touch Screen .......................................................................... 4-31
Final Alignment Screen ....................................................................... 4-33
Alignment At Startup ........................................................................... 4-33
AutoStart Mode .................................................................................... 4-34
DiffCuml on Zoom .............................................................................. 4-34
OneChannel ......................................................................................... 4-34
One-Second Real Time MODBUS Output .......................................... 4-35
5 Second Startup .................................................................................. 4-35
COMM Address ............................................................................................... 4-36
Location ........................................................................................................... 4-36
Security ............................................................................................................ 4-38
POWER ON Password ........................................................................ 4-39
CONFIGURATION Password ............................................................ 4-39
Printer Setup .................................................................................................... 4-40
Trouble Shooting the Printer ........................................................................................ 4-41
Possible Causes for No Print: .......................................................................... 4-41
Possible Causes for printing not straight: ........................................................ 4-42
Service ............................................................................................................. 4-43
Data View Buffer screen .............................................................................................. 4-44

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Analog Data ..................................................................................................... 4-47
Printing Data View Buffer reports ............................................................................... 4-47
Print Record ......................................................................................... 4-48
Print Range ...................................................................................................... 4-48
Power Shutdown Levels .............................................................................................. 4-51
Chapter 5 Setting up the Counter
Analog Sensors .............................................................................................................. 5-1
Analog Setup ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Using Report Parameters ............................................................................................... 5-5
Chapter 6 Programming
General Information ....................................................................................................... 6-1
Communicating with the Instrument ............................................................................. 6-1
RS-232/485 IN Port ........................................................................................... 6-2
RS-485 OUT Port .............................................................................................. 6-3
RS-232 Communications ................................................................................... 6-3
RS-485 Communications ................................................................................... 6-3
Configuring with the MODBUS Protocol ..................................................................... 6-4
Setting the Real Time Clock .............................................................................. 6-4
Changing the Default Instrument Parameters .................................................... 6-5
Running the Instrument ................................................................................................. 6-6
MANUAL Counting Mode ................................................................................ 6-7
AUTOMATIC Counting Mode ......................................................................... 6-8
Chapter 7 Maintenance Procedures
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 7-1
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 7-1
Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 7-1
Calibration ......................................................................................................... 7-1
Purge Count Test ............................................................................................... 7-1
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 7-2
Appendix A Default Settings
Default Settings for SOLAIR Particle Counters ........................................................... A-1
Appendix B S1001+ MODBUS Register Map v1.45
COMM Settings ............................................................................................................. B-1
Supported MODBUS Commands .................................................................................. B-1

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Register Map .................................................................................................................. B-2
Sensor Settings Registers ................................................................................... B-2
Device Status ..................................................................................................... B-5
Command Register ........................................................................................................ B-6
Data and Alarm Registers .............................................................................................. B-8
Data and Alarm Enable Registers ...................................................................... B-8
Enable Alarming for a Channel ......................................................................... B-9
Threshold Setup Registers ............................................................................... B-10
Setting the Alarm Threshold Value ................................................................. B-11
Data Registers .............................................................................................................. B-13
Device Status Word (30007 - 30008) .............................................................. B-15
Valid Data in Channels (30073 - 30076) ......................................................... B-16
Data Type Registers ......................................................................................... B-16
Data Units Registers ........................................................................................ B-17
Appendix C Using MODBUS for Real Time Flow and Laser
Current
Required Equipment and Software ................................................................................ C-1
Procedure for Computer to Instrument, only ..................................................... C-1
Appendix D Limited Warranty
Limitation Of Warranties: ............................................................................................. D-1
Warranty Of Repairs After Initial Two (2) Year Warranty: ......................................... D-1
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About this Manual
This manual describes the detailed operation and use of the Lighthouse
SOLAIR 1001+ Airborne Particle Counters.
Software
License
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Text
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Additional
Help
For more information about the Lighthouse SOLAIR 1001+ Airborne
Particle Counter, contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions:
[phone] Sales & Service
[phone] Outside of USA
[email protected]
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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 classifications of Warnings defined as follows:
• Laser - pertaining to exposure to visible or invisible laser radiation
• Electrostatic - pertaining to electrostatic discharge
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 Warning label on unit
For further technical assistance, contact our Technical Support Team at
[phone].

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Electrostatic
Safety
Information
WARNING: Using a
wrist-strap without an
isolation resistor will
increase the severity of
an electrical shock.
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 describes how to use the Lighthouse SOLAIR
1001+.
The model number signifies the minimum particle size measured by the
instrument. The number "1001" indicates a 0.1 Pm minimum channel
size at 0.01 CFM.
The "+" indicates the advanced model that has a color touchscreen, a
built-in thermal printer and can store up to 3000 records.
SOLAIR 1001+ instruments have up to eight particle-size channels,
four 4-20mA analog sensors and is available with an optional
rechargeable, removable Li-Ion battery.
Note: For lists of the
standard channel sizes
available for each SOLAIR
model, see the SOLAIR
Specifications section in
this chapter.
All SOLAIR instruments contain a microprocessor that controls all of
the instruments’ functions. Count data is displayed in cumulative or
differential mode as raw data or normalized in particles per cubic foot
or per cubic meter.
The SOLAIR uses a laser-diode light source and collection optics for
particle detection. Particles scatter light from the laser diode. The
collection optics collect and focus the light onto a photo diode that
converts the light into electrical pulses. The pulse height is a measure
of particle size. These pulses are counted and their amplitude is
measured for particle sizing. Results are displayed as particle counts in
the specified size channel.
Description The Lighthouse SOLAIR instruments use the latest in optical particle
counting technology. Offering a sensitivity of 0.1 Pm, the 1001+
provides a regulated flow of 0.01 CFM (0.283 LPM), SOLAIRs have a
wide dynamic range of particle sizes up to 25.0 Pm.
Utilizing a large touch screen interface, SOLAIR instruments are easy
to configure and operate.
Each SOLAIR can store an extensive amount of data from up to 8
particle count channels (for + models; 4 particle channels for base
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and reliably downloaded to a computer or printed to its printer.
Instruments in the SOLAIR family allow you to:
• Set sampling and hold times
• Configure the number of samples taken in a single location
• Connect up to four analog 4-20mA sensors
• Connect an external alarm light, buzzer, or external remote control
to a relay output.
• Save your data for historical data review
• Print data tables using the included data transfer software; export
data to ExcelTM to build graphs or charts.
Figure 2-1 SOLAIR Dimensions

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SOLAIR
Specifications
Size Range 0.1 - 20.0 Pm
Channel Thresholds 1001+ Standard: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0,
10.0, 20.0Pm
Other channel sizes available on request
Flow Rate 0.01 CFM (0.283 LPM)
Counting Efficiency 50% @ 0.1 μm; 100% for particles > 0.15
μm (per JIS B 9921, ISO 21501-4)
Laser Source Laser diode
Zero Count Level <1 count/5 minutes (per JIS B 9921, ISO
21501-4)
Concentration Limits 4,000,000 Particles/ft3@ 5% Coincidence
Loss; 8,000,000 Particles/ft3@ 10%
Coincidence Loss per ISO 21501-4
Calibration NIST Traceable, per ISO 21501-4
Count Modes Concentration, manual, automatic, beep
Data Storage Stores up to 3000 sample records. Sample
records include particle & environmental data,
plus location and time
Communication Modes RS232 via RJ-45 to PC
RS485/Modbus
Supporting Software LMS XChange Data Transfer Software
Optional: LMSNet, LMS Express/RT/RT+
Analog Inputs Up to four optional 4-20mA analog sensors
Touch Screen Display 5.7" (14.47 cm), 320x240 pixels; color screen
on + models
Printer Thermal printer
Key Software Features Historical data review, password protection on
power up, alphanumeric locations, Windows-
like browser user interface
Enclosure Stainless steel
Sample Output Internally filtered to HEPA standards
(>99.997% @ 0.3Pm)
Vacuum Source Internal pump, flow controlled
Power 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
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The manufacturer recommends that your Lighthouse instrument be
calibrated annually by a Certified Lighthouse Service Provider, in order
to ensure that your unit continues to perform within specification.
Optional Battery Li-ion, removable & rechargeable
Dimensions 9.96"(L) x 8.0"(W) x 10.16" (H) [25.3 cm x
20.32 cm x 20.81 cm]
Weight Without battery: 12.95 lb (5.9 kg)
With battery: 14.9 lb (6.8 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 Solair 1001+ Specifications