Lighthouse ApexZ3 User manual

Operators Manual
ApexZ
AIRBORNE PARTICLE COUNTER

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Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ApexZ Operators Manual
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The information contained herein constitutes valuable trade secrets of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. You
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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.
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LWS Part Number: 248083466-1 R6

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Table of Contents
Safety..........................................................................................................................................................................1
About this Manual..................................................................................................................................................1
General Safety ........................................................................................................................................................1
Installing the battery ..............................................................................................................................................4
Compliance.................................................................................................................................................................9
FCC Notice ..............................................................................................................................................................9
CE Notice ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Overview.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Enclosure and Ports –ApexZ3............................................................................................................................. 13
Enclosure and Ports - ApexZ50............................................................................................................................ 14
Printer.................................................................................................................................................................. 15
LED Handle*......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Operating ApexZ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Sample Settings Dashboard................................................................................................................................. 20
Manual Sample.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Sample Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Channel Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 21
Save Manual Sample ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Start Manual Sample....................................................................................................................................... 22
Preset Samples .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Assign Preset to Location ................................................................................................................................ 23
Start Preset Sampling ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Sample Plans........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Select a Sample Plan........................................................................................................................................ 26
Select a Location.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Save Sample Plan............................................................................................................................................. 26
View Options ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
Data Table View............................................................................................................................................... 29
Sample Map View............................................................................................................................................ 31
Histogram View ............................................................................................................................................... 34

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Graph View...................................................................................................................................................... 35
Environmental View ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Data Screen ............................................................................................................................................................. 37
View Data Records............................................................................................................................................... 37
Status Bar............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Export Data Records............................................................................................................................................ 41
Make Report from Data Records......................................................................................................................... 42
Filter Data Records .............................................................................................................................................. 45
Delete all data records ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Reports .................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Report Screen...................................................................................................................................................... 53
Filter Report List .................................................................................................................................................. 55
Export Report ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Delete a Report.................................................................................................................................................... 58
Audit Trail ............................................................................................................................................................ 59
Settings.................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Instrument Settings................................................................................................................................................. 63
Time & Date......................................................................................................................................................... 63
Set Current Date.............................................................................................................................................. 64
Set Current Time.............................................................................................................................................. 67
Audio/Visual ........................................................................................................................................................ 68
Volume ............................................................................................................................................................ 68
Brightness........................................................................................................................................................ 68
Language.......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Decimal Mark................................................................................................................................................... 68
Digit Grouping.................................................................................................................................................. 68
Options ................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Global Channel Options................................................................................................................................... 69
Tool Tips........................................................................................................................................................... 70
User Options.................................................................................................................................................... 71
Sample Options ............................................................................................................................................... 72
Zero Count Options ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Output ................................................................................................................................................................. 74
USB .................................................................................................................................................................. 74

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Print ................................................................................................................................................................. 74
CIFS .................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Configuration....................................................................................................................................................... 77
Save ApexZ configuration file to USB key........................................................................................................ 77
Load ApexZ configuration file from a USB key ................................................................................................ 78
Connectivity............................................................................................................................................................. 79
LMS XChange Software 2.0.................................................................................................................................. 79
Ethernet............................................................................................................................................................... 80
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Active Directory AD/LDAP ................................................................................................................................... 87
CIFS (Common Internet File System)................................................................................................................... 88
Locations and Groups.............................................................................................................................................. 91
View Locations..................................................................................................................................................... 91
Create New Locations.......................................................................................................................................... 92
Edit a Location..................................................................................................................................................... 93
Delete a Location................................................................................................................................................. 94
Add a New Group ................................................................................................................................................ 95
Assign Locations to a new Group .................................................................................................................... 96
Edit a Group......................................................................................................................................................... 98
Delete a Group .................................................................................................................................................... 99
Presets................................................................................................................................................................... 101
Add a Preset ...................................................................................................................................................... 101
Enter Preset Sample Settings. ....................................................................................................................... 102
Edit Channel................................................................................................................................................... 103
Enter Warning and Alarm settings ................................................................................................................ 103
Assign Locations to the New Preset .............................................................................................................. 104
Preset Name.................................................................................................................................................. 104
Locations linked to Presets............................................................................................................................ 105
Sample Plans.......................................................................................................................................................... 107
Add New Sample Plan ....................................................................................................................................... 107
Preset - Sample Settings................................................................................................................................ 113
Edit Sample Plan................................................................................................................................................ 116
Delete Sample Plan............................................................................................................................................ 117
Certifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 119

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Add a Certification............................................................................................................................................. 119
Certification Types......................................................................................................................................... 119
Edit a Certification............................................................................................................................................. 128
Delete a Certification......................................................................................................................................... 129
Users...................................................................................................................................................................... 131
User Groups....................................................................................................................................................... 131
Add a New User................................................................................................................................................. 132
Edit User ............................................................................................................................................................ 135
Delete a User..................................................................................................................................................... 136
User Login.......................................................................................................................................................... 137
User Logout ....................................................................................................................................................... 138
Service ................................................................................................................................................................... 139
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................... 139
Firmware Update........................................................................................................................................... 139
Instrument Settings Reset ............................................................................................................................. 140
Factory Reset................................................................................................................................................. 141
Calibration Reminder..................................................................................................................................... 141
About Screen ................................................................................................................................................. 142
Service Login.................................................................................................................................................. 143
Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................. 145
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................................................................................... 147
Clean and Disinfect................................................................................................................................................ 149
Terminology........................................................................................................................................................... 151
Appendix A: Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 153
*Patent Pending

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Safety
About this Manual
This manual describes the setup, operation and use of the Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ApexZ family
of Portable Airborne Particle Counters. The word “ApexZ”, “unit”or “instrument”may be used in place
of a specific model in this ApexZ Operators Manual.
General Safety
Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual and the reader should become familiar with the
meaning of a warning before operating the particle counter. Most warnings will appear next to the
subject or step to which it applies. Take care when performing any procedures preceded by or
containing a warning. The classifications of warning are defined as follows:
Laser –pertaining to exposure to visible or invisible LASER radiation.
Electrostatic –pertaining to electrostatic discharge.
Network Connection –pertaining to communication ports and instrument damage.
WARNING: There are no user serviceable components inside the particle counter.

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WARNING: There are no user-serviceable components inside the particle counter. 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.
Laser Safety
This product is considered to be a Class 1 LASER product (as defined by FDA 21 CFR, §1040.10 and IEC
60825-1:2014) when used under normal operation and maintenance. Performing service on the internal
sensor can, however, result in exposure to invisible radiation. 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 60825-1:2014, “Safety of LASER Products”. For
further technical assistance, contact our Technical Support Team at 1-800-945-5905 (USA Toll Free), or
1-541-770-5905.
Laser Warning Label