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

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Battery Safety
Battery Type:
National Power Sm-Energy®
Model: SM221
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, 14.4V, 6.45Ah, 93Wh
Battery Level Indicator Button
Press here to display blue LED battery charge level 25-50-75-100%

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Installing the battery
Insert battery 1 into the lower battery slot.
Insert battery 2 into the upper battery bay.
You will feel a slight pressure and clicking as the battery seats down fully
in the battery bay.
Close the battery door.
Tighten down the battery
door screw.
Note: ApexZ has dual battery slots and can operate with either one
or two batteries installed. With two batteries installed both
batteries will self-adjust and drain their charge evenly together.

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Hot swapping the batteries
ApexZ will allow the user to remove one battery while the instrument is powered on and sampling. This allows
the user to continue to sample with one battery while recharging the second battery. A charged second battery
may then be reinstalled into the instrument while ApexZ is still sampling.
Hot swapping allows the user to install a newly charged battery and
then remove a low charged battery while the instrument is sampling
under battery power.
Use the optional battery charger (part #: 017789752 single battery
charger, or part #: 017789753 dual battery charger) to charge batteries
outside of the ApexZ instrument.
Batteries inserted into ApexZ will always charge while ApexZ is plugged
into the AC power with the AC power adapter and power cord.
Charging the batteries outside of ApexZ
Optional Dual Bay Desktop Charger for charging up to 2 ApexZ batteries at the
same time. Batteries not included.
WARNING: Only use batteries provided with the ApexZ
by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. Use of unauthorized
batteries may cause damage to equipment, void
warranty, and pose a threat to safety.

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Power Safety
Start Up
Press the power button to turn on the ApexZ particle
counter.
Shut Down
To shut down press the power button once. DO NOT HOLD the power button down.
Users are not required to logout before ApexZ is shut down. If Users are enabled, shutting down the ApexZ will
logout the current user and will require a user to login when the ApexZ is next started. It is permissible to shut
down the ApexZ particle counter from any one of the user interface screens.
WARNING: Do not press and hold the Power button to shut down.
This will cause a hard reset and is not recommended.
WARNING: If the ApexZ is shut down during a sample,
that sample will not be completed or saved.

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WARNING: Do not attempt to sample reactive gases (such as hydrogen or oxygen) with
this instrument. Reactive gasses create an explosion hazard in the instrument. Sampling
any gas under pressure can damage the instrument and void the warranty. Sampling any
gas that is not the same density as ambient air can result in inaccurate data. Do NOT
allow water, solvents, or other liquids to enter the instrument via the inlet tube - the
instrument will be damaged and the warranty voided.
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.
Attempts by untrained personnel to disassemble, alter, modify or adjust the electronics
or optics may result in personal injury and damage to the instrument and will void its
warranty. There are no user-serviceable components inside the particle counter. Only
factory authorized service personnel should repair or service this instrument and its
optical system. If replacement of the power supply or its AC power cord is required,
replace it only with a power supply or cord having as good as or better ratings than
specifications provided by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. Attempting to use an under-
rated power supply or cord can expose the instrument and adjacent equipment to the
user to dangerous shock and fire hazards. Failure to meet this requirement will void the
CE certification, void the instrument warranty and can result in serious personal injury.
Sampling Safety
Operating Safety
Electrostatic Safety Information
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components.
Therefore, any service or maintenance work should be done at a static-free work station.
A static-free work station requires an ESD consultant to evaluate the work environment
and propose the equipment and apparel needed for a work station to be successful.

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Compliance
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Class A Digital Devices
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his expense.
NOTE: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment was verified for RF exposure and found to comply with FCC OET-65 RF exposure
requirements.
WARNING: Making changes to the antenna or the equipment is not permitted. Doing so may result in
the equipment exceeding the FCC RF exposure guidelines. This equipment must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter.

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CE Notice

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Introduction
Overview
This operating manual introduces the Lighthouse ApexZ portable particle counters ApexZ3 and ApexZ50 and
includes instructions for inspecting, installing, using and maintaining the instrument.
ApexZ3 ApexZ50
Description
The ApexZ portable particle counter comes standard with 6 particle-size channels (ApexZ3: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,
10.0 microns), (ApexZ50: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 microns) and a flow rate of (ApexZ3: 1.0 CFM), (ApexZ50:
100LPM). The instrument uses a LASER diode light source and LASER beam shaping optics to illuminate a cross
section of the air flow path. As particles move along this path, they cross the LASER beam and scatter light. The
scattered light rays from particles cutting through the beam are steered to a photodiode using a system of
collection optics. The photodiode converts the image into a current which is converted to a voltage and
amplified by an electronic circuit. The amplitude of the voltage pulse is proportional to the light scattered,
which in turn is proportional to the size of the particle. The voltage pulses created by the particle are then
processed by additional electronics that analyze the height of each pulse and therefore, the size of each
corresponding particle. The result is that the number of particles of various sizes is determined. The ApexZ is
effective in both ultra-clean areas (such as ISO Class 1 or Grade A) and in more traditional clean zones rated as
ISO Class 3 or higher. Refer to Specifications in this manual for additional instrument information.
Accessories Included
ApexZ Includes: USB flash drive 512 MB with lanyard (includes ApexZ3/ApexZ5 Read Me First and Operators
Manual), ISO probe (ApexZ3: 1 CFM, ApexZ50 100 LPM), Zero count filter (ApexZ3 1 CFM fittings, ApexZ50 100
LPM fittings), 24 VDC 5.0 amp power adapter and power cord, 1 Li-Ion Smart battery included (2 battery slot
capacity), 2x rolls of printer paper, Calibration certificate, USB flash drive.

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Specifications
Size Range
ApexZ3: 0.3 - 10.0 µm.
ApexZ50: 0.5 –10.0 µm.
Standard 6 Channels
ApexZ3: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm.
ApexZ50: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm.
Flow rate
ApexZ3: 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM).
ApexZ50: 100 LPM.
Laser Source
Laser Diode.
Zero Count Level
< 1 count / 5 minutes (per ISO 21501-4).
Concentration Limits
ApexZ3: 1,000,000 particles / ft3 @ 10% coincidence loss.
ApexZ50: 300,000 particles / ft3 @ 10% coincidence loss.
Counting Efficiency
ApexZ3: 50% @ 0.3 µm, 100% for particles > 1.5x first channel particle size.
ApexZ50 50% @ 0.5 µm, 100% for particles > 1.5x first channel particle size.
Calibration
Designed for ISO 21501-4 compliance.
Self-Diagnostics
Laser power/current/supply, flow out-of-range, no flow, PA background/supply/health.
Count Modes
Sample, Concentration, Beep.
Data Storage
10,000 sample records, 2500 locations, 500 Groups, 250 Pre-sets, 100 reports, 100 users.
Communication
Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), USB key.
Supporting Software
LMS XChange 2.0
Environmental Sensors
Temperature/Relative Humidity probe: 32-122 °F (0-50 °C) ± 1 °F (0.5 °C), 15%-90% ± 2% RH.
Touch Screen Display
7.0 inch (8.89 cm), 1200 x 800 IPS color touch screen.
Speakers
2x adjustable speakers up to 70 dB to indicate status and alerts.
Carry Handle
With RGB LED’s for status and alarms.
Printer
Embedded panel-mount printer.
Reports
FED-209E, ISO-14644-1:1999, ISO-14644-1:2015 and EU GMP regulatory pass/fail reports
displayed on screen or printed.
Alert
User configurable warnings and alarms.
Sample Inlet
ApexZ3: 3/8 inch Inlet nozzle.
ApexZ50: 1/2 inch inlet nozzle.
Sample Output
Internally filtered to HEPA standard (>99.97% @ 0.3 µm); with rotatable exhaust fitting for
directed flow.
Vacuum Source
Internal blower, automatic flow control.
Enclosure
Chemically Resistant Polycarbonate blend, conductive lining, VHP compatible.
Power
External power supply: 24 VDC, 5 A max draw.
Battery
Battery Run Time
2x Li-Ion battery capacity, removable and rechargeable.
ApexZ3: 2 batteries 11 hours nominal use, 50% duty cycle no printing.
ApexZ50: 2 batteries 8 hours nominal use, 50% duty cycle no printing.
Dimensions
12.76“ (l) x 6.23” (w) x 8.88” (h), [32.41 x 15.82 x 22.55 cm].
Temperature Range
(50°F - 104°F) (10°C - 40°C), 20% - 95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Weight
7.05 lbs. (3.19 kg) without batteries, battery weight 1.35 lbs. (0.61 kg).
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Turkish,
Thai.