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Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
REMOTE 2012, 3012, 5012, 3102, 5102 Airborne Particle Counter
Operating Manual

Copyright © 2004-2008 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 2012, 3012, 5012, 3102, 5102™ are trademarks of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
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LWS Part Number 248083201-1 Rev 6

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Inc.
1221 Disk Drive
Medford, OR 97501
Declares that the product:
Product Name: Remote Airborne Particle Counter
Model Number(s): REMOTE 2012, 3012, 5012, 3102, 5102
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:
SAFETY EN61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part I:
General Requirements IEC 61010-1:2000
CAN/CSA C22.2 Safety Requirements for Electrical
No. 1010.1-1992 Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use, Part1: General Requirements
LASER SAFETY IEC 60825-1 Am. 2 Guidance on Laser Products: Conforms to
IEC 60601-2-22 FDA 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J
(Laser Notice 50)
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.
Fremont, CA, May 15, 2007 William L. Shade – V.P. Engineering

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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
REMOTE Specifications ............................................................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Unpacking and Initial Inspection ................................................................................... 3-1
Shipping Instructions ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Interpreting the Indicators .................................................................................. 3-2
Connections ................................................................................................................... 3-3
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 3-4
Installing an Isokinetic Probe ........................................................................................ 3-5
Data Port ........................................................................................................................ 3-5
Applications ................................................................................................................... 3-7
Chapter 4 Programming
General ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
DIP Switches .................................................................................................................. 4-1
DIP Switch Settings ....................................................................................................... 4-2
GENERAL DEFINITIONS ............................................................................... 4-2
Time:Range ........................................................................................................ 4-2

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DIP Switch Settings and Meanings ................................................................... 4-3
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: ......................... 4-13
Service High and Service Low .................................................................................... 4-14
Hyperterminal Service Alert Example: ................................................ 4-14
Service Menu ............................................................................................................... 4-15
DON’T SHOW 1 SEC DATA ............................................................. 4-15
SHOW 1 SEC DATA .......................................................................... 4-15
GET BACKGROUND LIGHT VALUE ............................................. 4-16
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

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Chapter 6 Maintenance Procedures
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6-1
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 6-1
Calibration ..................................................................................................................... 6-1
Purge Count Test ........................................................................................................... 6-1
Fault Isolation ................................................................................................................ 6-2
Appendix A Limited Warranty
Limitation Of Warranties: ............................................................................................. A-1
Warranty Of Repairs After Initial Two (2) Year Warranty: ......................................... A-1
Index

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About This Manual
This manual describes the detailed operation and use of the Lighthouse
REMOTE 2 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 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
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 Series Airborne
Particle Counters, contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
[phone] Sales & Support
[phone] Outside of USA
www.golighthouse.com
[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 introduces you to the Lighthouse REMOTE
2012, 3012, 5012, 3102, 5102 (REMOTE 2 Series) family of two-
channel Airborne Particle Counters. Also included in this manual are
instructions for inspecting, using, and maintaining the instrument. Any
changes of instrument operation due to design changes are covered at
the back of this manual.
Description The 2012 instrument is manufactured to count particles at 0.2 and 0.3
micron, the 3012 counts particles at 0.3 and 0.5 micron and the 5012
model counts particles at 0.5 and 5.0 microns at 0.1 CFM. The 3102
model counts at 0.3 and 0.5 micron and the 5102 model counts particles
at 0.5 and 5.0 microns at 1.0 CFM.
The instruments are effective in both ultra-clean areas (such as Class 1
or Class 10) and in more traditional cleanzones rated as Class 100 or
higher. Refer to Specifications in this manual for additional instrument
information.
Figure 2-1 REMOTE 3012 Airborne Particle Counter

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The particle counter uses 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 Series line of Airborne Particle counters was created
for continuous operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Using an external vacuum source, the instrument provides versatile
mounting options and can be installed where space is at a premium.
The REMOTE 2 Series instrument integrates seamlessly with large
facility monitoring/management systems and transfers 2 channels of
simultaneous particle count data using 4-20mA output.
Accessories You can order several accessories to tailor the instrument to your
needs. These accessories are listed below.
• Isokinetic Sampling Probe 0.1 or 1.0 CFM
• Sample Tubing
• Instrument to PC Cabling, RJ-45 to DB-9
• 0.1Pm Purge Filter Assembly 0.1 or 1.0 CFM Flow Rate with
Tubing
• Vacuum tubing per foot
• Cable per foot

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REMOTE
Specifications
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.
Size Ranges, 2012 0.2 - 2.0
Size Ranges, 3012/3102 0.3 - 10.0Pm
Size Ranges, 5012/5102 0.5 - 10.0μm
Channel Thresholds, 2012 0.2, 0.3μm
Ch. Thresholds, 3012/3102 0.3, 0.5μm
Ch. Thresholds, 5012/5102 0.5, 5.0μm
Flow Rate, 2012/3012/5012 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
Flow Rate, 3102/5102 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM)
Counting Efficiency 50% (per JIS)
Laser Source Laser Diode
Zero Count Level <1 count/5 minutes (per JIS)
Vacuum Requirements External Vacuum >18" (45.7 cm) of Hg
Calibration NIST Traceable
Communication Modes 4-20mA: Ch1, Ch2
Alarms Ch1, Ch2 Count Overflow Alarm
Alerts Service Alert
Enclosure Stainless steel
Power Instrument Power: +6V to +30VDC
Loop Power: +15V to +30VDC
Dimensions 1.7" (L) x 4.2" (W) x 2.5" (H) [4.3 x 10.7 x.
6.3 cm]
Weight 12.5 oz (0.35 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 Specifications

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3Getting Started
Unpacking
and Initial
Inspection
The instrument is thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory and is
ready for use upon receipt.
When received, inspect the shipping carton for damage. If the carton is
damaged, notify the carrier and save the carton for carrier inspection.
Inspect the unit for broken parts, scratches, dents, or other damage.
Verify the contents of the package against the packing list.
If the carton is not damaged, keep it for reshipment when you return the
instrument for the annual factory calibration.
Shipping
Instructions
Should it become necessary to return the unit to the factory for any
reason, be sure to contact Customer Service and obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Reference this number on
all shipping documentation and purchase orders. After receipt of the
return number, follow the shipping instructions provided below:
1. Use the original container or carton and packing materials
whenever possible.
2. If the original container and packing materials are not available,
wrap the unit in "bubble pack" plastic; surround with shock-
absorbent material and place in a double-wall carton.
3. Seal container or carton securely. Mark "FRAGILE" and enter
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number in any
unmarked corner.
4. Return to the address instructed by your Lighthouse representative.

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Operation Interpreting the Indicators
Both front-panel indicators have a specific meaning when illuminated.
The figure below shows location of the indicators and gives a brief
description of their meaning.
Figure 3-1 Front Panel LEDs
• The green POWER indicator lights when power is received through
the DATA connector.
• The red SERVICE indicator blinks if either of the Channels
overflows its programmed threshold.
• The red SERVICE indicator is ON if Laser power is low, sensor
optics are dirty or the view volume contains foreign objects.
SERVICE LIGHT (RED)
POWER LIGHT (GREEN)