Lighthouse ApexZ3 User manual

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Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
and
Airborne Particle Counters
Operators Manual

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Copyright ©2017 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.
LMSTM, LMS ExpressTM, ApexZTM, ApexZ3TM , ApexZ50TM are trademarks of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.
Microsoft®, Microsoft WindowsTM are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Manufactured by:
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
1221 Disk Drive
Medford, Oregon 97501
LWS Part Number: 123456789-1 Rev 1

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Table of Contents
Safety..........................................................................................................................................................................9
About this Manual..................................................................................................................................................9
General Safety ........................................................................................................................................................9
Laser Safety ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Battery Safety...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Power Safety........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Sampling Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Operating Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Electrostatic Safety Information.......................................................................................................................... 13
Compliance.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
FCC Notice ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
CE Notice ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Overview.............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Description .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Accessories .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Enclosure and Ports –ApexZ3 ............................................................................................................................. 19
Enclosure and Ports - ApexZ50............................................................................................................................ 20
Printer Paper Installation .................................................................................................................................... 21
Welcome to the ApexZ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Running a Sample from the Home Screen .......................................................................................................... 23
View Options ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Data Table View................................................................................................................................................... 25
Histogram View ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Grid View ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
History View ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Graph View.......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Environmental View ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Instrument Settings................................................................................................................................................. 33
Time Zone & Daylight Savings ............................................................................................................................. 34
Date ..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Time..................................................................................................................................................................... 36

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Date and Time Format......................................................................................................................................... 37
Audio/Visual ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
Options ................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Enable Users ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Zero Counting...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Pump Startup....................................................................................................................................................... 39
Audit Trail ............................................................................................................................................................ 40
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................ 41
Export Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 42
Import Configuration........................................................................................................................................... 43
Update Firmware................................................................................................................................................. 44
Instrument Settings Reset ................................................................................................................................... 45
Factory Reset....................................................................................................................................................... 46
About Screen ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
Users........................................................................................................................................................................ 49
User Levels........................................................................................................................................................... 49
Add a New User................................................................................................................................................... 50
User Login............................................................................................................................................................ 53
User Logout ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Change User Password........................................................................................................................................ 55
Change User First and Last Name........................................................................................................................ 55
Rooms...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Add a Room ......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Assign Locations to a Room................................................................................................................................. 57
Enter Room Name ............................................................................................................................................... 58
Locations.................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Edit Location Name ............................................................................................................................................. 59
Enter Location Name........................................................................................................................................... 59
Assign Location to a Room .................................................................................................................................. 59
Recipes..................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Custom Recipes ................................................................................................................................................... 62
Custom Recipe - Channel Sizes............................................................................................................................ 63
Custom Recipe - Warning and Alarm Thresholds................................................................................................ 64
Custom Recipe - Sample Settings ........................................................................................................................ 66

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Custom Recipe –Locations.................................................................................................................................. 67
Edit - Custom Recipes.......................................................................................................................................... 68
Certification Recipes................................................................................................................................................ 71
Certification Recipe - Type Settings..................................................................................................................... 72
Certification Recipe - Channels and Target Limits............................................................................................... 73
Certification Recipe - Sample Settings................................................................................................................. 74
Certification Recipe - Locations........................................................................................................................... 75
Certification Recipe - Name................................................................................................................................. 76
Edit - Certification Recipes .................................................................................................................................. 77
Communications...................................................................................................................................................... 79
Ethernet............................................................................................................................................................... 79
DHCP.................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Print ..................................................................................................................................................................... 84
USB ...................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Data Screen ............................................................................................................................................................. 87
Scroll data records............................................................................................................................................... 87
Data Columns ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
Data Columns - Expanded ................................................................................................................................... 89
Data Records - Select........................................................................................................................................... 92
Data Records - Tag............................................................................................................................................... 93
Data Records - Export to Print or USB................................................................................................................. 94
Data Records - Select Data Records for Report................................................................................................... 97
Report Type: Sample .......................................................................................................................................... 98
Report Type: Certification Standard................................................................................................................... 99
Filter Data Records - Date and Time.................................................................................................................. 100
Filter Data Records - Rooms.............................................................................................................................. 101
Filter Data Records - Recipe .............................................................................................................................. 102
Filter Data Records - Locations.......................................................................................................................... 103
Filter Data Records - Tag ................................................................................................................................... 104
Filter Data Records - Alert/Fault........................................................................................................................ 105
Paper Feed......................................................................................................................................................... 106
Data Records - Delete All................................................................................................................................... 107
Reports .................................................................................................................................................................. 108

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Report Screen.................................................................................................................................................... 108
Report Screen Filters ......................................................................................................................................... 109
Deleting a Report............................................................................................................................................... 110
Terminology:...................................................................................................................................................... 111

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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 in the left
margin of the page 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
WARNING: Only use batteries provide 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
This is the Power Button.
Press the power button to
turn on the ApexZ particle counter.
Note with a large database of 10,000 records,
startup will extend while the database is being
loaded.
Shut Down
To shut down press the power button ONCE and DO NOT hold it down.
It is permissible to shut down the ApexZ particle counter from any one of the user interface screens.
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.
WARNING: DO NOT PRESS AND HOLD THE POWER BUTTON TO SHUT DOWN.
THIS WILL CAUSE A HARD POWER SHUT DOWN AND WILL CORRUPT THE DATABASE.
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 gasses (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
EU CE 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 the product:
Product Name: ApexZ
Model Number(s): ApexZ3, ApexZ50
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:
SAFETY
EN61010-1:2010
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1:
General Requirements IEC 61010-1:2010
CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 1010.1-1992
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1:
General Requirements
EMC
EN61326-1:2006
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use EN 61326-1:2006
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. ______________________________________
Jerry Szpak –Director, Engineering

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Introduction
Overview
This operating manual introduces the Lighthouse ApexZ portable particle counters and includes
instructions for inspecting, installing, using and maintaining the instrument.
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
ApexZ Includes: USB cable A to B, USB flash drive 512 MB with lanyard, tripod mini 7” telescoping, ISO
probe (ApexZ3: 1 CFM, ApexZ50 100 LPM), ISP clamp, tubing (ApexZ3: 3/8“ ID x 1/2” OD BevXX 10 feet,
ApexZ50 ½” ID x 5/8” OD BevXX 10 feet), Zero count filter, 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 key with Datasheet, Read Me First and Operators Manual.

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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
1,000,000 particles / ft3 @ 10% coincidence loss suitable for ISO classes 1-8 cleanrooms.
Counting Efficiency
50% @ 0.3 µm; 100% for particles > 1.5 X 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, Custom Recipes and Certification Modes.
Data Storage
10,000 sample records, 1,000 locations, 50 recipes, 50 report sessions, 25 users.
Communication
Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Supporting Software
LMS Express, LMS Express RT
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 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
EU GMP, FED-209E, ISO-14644-1:1999, and ISO-14644-1:2015 regulatory pass/fail reports
displayed on screen or printed.
Alert
User configurable warnings and alarms.
Sample Inlet
ApexZ3: 3/8 inch Inlet nozzle; ApexZ50: ½ 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, 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 to 104°F (10°C to 40°C), 20% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Weight
7.05 lbs. (3.19 kg) without batteries, battery weight 1.35 lbs. (0.61 kg)
Languages
English (U.S.)

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Enclosure and Ports –ApexZ3
(Service Only)
Micro USB
(Service Only)

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Enclosure and Ports - ApexZ50
SAMPLE INLET
(0.5 INCH BARB)
(Service Only)
Micro USB
(Service Only)