Lighthouse LS-60 User manual
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Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
Liquid Sampler LS-60
Operating Manual
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Manufactured by:
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
1221 Disk Drive
Medford, Oregon 97501
LWS Part Number: 248083289-1 Rev 5
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s
Name:
Lighthouse
WorldwideSolutions, Inc.
Manufacturer’s
Address:
Lighthouse
WorldwideSolutions, Inc.
1221 Disk
Drive
Medford,OR 97501 USA
Declaresthat the product:
Product Name: Liquid Sampler
Model Number(s): LS-60
Conforms to the followingProduct Specifications:
SAFETY EN61010-1:2001 Safety
Requirements
for Electrical Equipmentfor
Measurement,
Control, and LaboratoryUse Part 1:
GeneralRequirementsIEC 61010-1:2000
CAN/CSAC22.2
No. 1010.1-1992 Safety
Requirements
for Electrical Equipmentfor
Measurement,
Control and LaboratoryUse, Part 1:
GeneralRequirements
LASER SAFETY IEC 60825-1 Am. 2
IEC 60601-2-22
(Laser Notice 50)
Guidance on Laser Products:Conforms to FDA 21 CFR
Chapter 1 Subchapter1
EMC
EN61326
Electrical Equipmentfor
Measurement,
Control and
Laboratory
Use EMC RequirementsPart 1: General
Requirements
Includes AmendmentA1:1998; 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 markingaccordingly.
Fremont,CA. March 7, 2008 William Shade - V.P. Engineering
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Table of Contents
About this Manual
Software License Agreement .............................................................................................. i
Text Conventions .............................................................................................................. iii
Additional Help ................................................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1 General Safety
Safety Considerations .................................................................................................... 1-1
LASER Safety Information ........................................................................................... 1-1
Electrostatic Safety Information .................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Introduction
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
Description ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
LIQUID SAMPLER Specifications ............................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Operation
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Shipping Instructions ..................................................................................................... 3-2
Setup Requirements ....................................................................................................... 3-3
Computer Required ............................................................................................ 3-3
Printer Setup ...................................................................................................... 3-3
Close all Running Programs .............................................................................. 3-3
Power Down LS-60 when not in use ................................................................. 3-3
Minimum Computer System Requirements ...................................................... 3-4
Software Installation ...................................................................................................... 3-4
Running the LS-60 Software ......................................................................................... 3-5
Select COM port ................................................................................................ 3-5
Instrument Set Up .............................................................................................. 3-6
Recipes ......................................................................................................................... 3-14
RECIPE ............................................................................................................ 3-14
Editing Recipes ................................................................................................ 3-15
ALARM THRESHOLD SETTINGS .............................................................. 3-19
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REPORT OPTIONS ........................................................................................ 3-20
Changing the Syringe ................................................................................................... 3-21
Syringe Removal .............................................................................................. 3-21
Syringe Install .................................................................................................. 3-23
Running a Sample ........................................................................................................ 3-24
Handling of the Sample Tube ...................................................................................... 3-25
Replacing the Sample Tube ......................................................................................... 3-26
Cleaning the Sensor ..................................................................................................... 3-26
Remove Sample Input Tube ............................................................................ 3-26
Cleaning Brush and Solution ........................................................................... 3-26
Appendix A Limited Warranty
Limitation Of Warranties: ..................................................................... A-1
WarrantyOf Repairs After Initial Two (2) Year Warranty: ................. A-1
Index
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About this Manual
This manual describes the detailedoperationand use of the Lighthouse
Liquid Sampler LS-60.
Software
License
Agreement
SOFTWARE PROGRAM: LIGHTHOUSE LIQUID SAMPLER LS-60
IMPORTANT- THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENTBETWEEN USER (EITHER AN INDIVIDUALOR
AN ENTITY) AND LIGHTHOUSE WORLDWIDE SOLUTIONS. BY INSTALLING AND/OR USING
THE SOFTWARE, USER ACKNOWLEDGESTHAT USER HAS READ THIS LICENSE
AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. USER FURTHER
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ALL PRIOR WRITTEN OR VERBAL AGREEMENTS OF ANY KIND. IF USER DOES NOT
UNDERSTANDOR AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, USER MUST CEASE USING
THIS PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY AND PROMPTLY RETURN ALL MATERIALS (INCLUDING
DISK(S) AND WRITTEN MATERIALS) TO LIGHTHOUSE WORLDWIDE SOLUTIONS.
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TheSOFTWAREis in “use” on a computer or device when it is loaded into temporarymemory (i.e. RAM)
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the most recent update and all prior versions.
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY. This program is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warrantiesof merchantabilityand fitness for
a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the SOFTWARE is with user, the
licensee. Should the SOFTWARE prove defective, user assumes the risk and liabilityfor the entire cost of
all necessary repair, service, or correction. Some states/jurisdictionsdo not allow the exclusion of implied
warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to user. This warrantygives user specific legal rights, and
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workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, so long as proof of purchase is
provided.
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CUSTOMER REMEDIES. Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions' and its suppliers' entire liability and user’s
exclusive remedy shall be, at LighthouseWorldwideSolutions' option, either (a) return of the price paid, or
(b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE that does not meet LighthouseWorldwide Solutions' Limited
Warranty and which is returned to Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions with proof of purchase. This Limited
Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any
replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warrantyperiod or thirty(30)
days, whichever is longer. Neither these remediesnor anyproduct support services are availableoutsidethe
United States without proof of purchase from an authorized non-U.S. source.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Lighthouse Worldwide
Solutions and its suppliers disclaim all other warranties, either express or implied, including, but
not
limited to, implied warranties of merchantabilityand fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the
SOFTWARE,the accompanyingwritten materials, and anyaccompanyinghardware. This limited warranty
gives user specific legal rights. User may have others which vary from state/jurisdiction to state/
jurisdiction.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable
law, in no event shall Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions or its suppliers be liable for any damages
whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss
of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or inability to use this
LighthouseWorldwideSolutions product, even if Lighthouse WorldwideSolutionshas been advised of the
possibilityof such damages or for any claim by any other party. Because some states/jurisdictionsdo not
allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation
may not apply to user.
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controls underthe United States Export Administration Act, as amended, which prohibits exports of certain
commodities and technical data, including software, to specified countries. User hereby certifies that
neither the SOFTWARE nor the documentation will be transmitted or forwarded outside of user’s country.
If user acquired this product in the United States, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of
California. Should user have any questions concerningthis Agreement, or if user desires to contact
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions for any reason:
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
Tel: 1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA)
1-541-770-5905 (Outside of
USA)
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About this
Manual
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.
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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
one. A warning tells
the user that doing
something incorrectly
could result in
personal injury,
damage to the
instrumentor loss 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
is typeed. Upper or lower case letters
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are shown in upper case.
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text output.
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“h” following the digits. For example:
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Additional
Help For more information about the Lighthouse Liquid Sampler LS-60,
contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions:
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
Service and Support
1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA)
1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA)
www.golighthouse.com
techsupport@golighthouse.com
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1 General Safety
Safety
Considerations Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual. It is the
responsibiltyof the the user to familiarizethemselveswith the meaning
of a warning before operating the particle sensor. Warnings may
appearin the left margin of the page next to the subject or step to which
it applies or within the step itself. Take extreme care when performing
any procedures preceded by or containing a warning.
There are several classifications of warnings defined as follows:
WARNING: There are
no user-serviceable
components inside the
article counter.
• LASER - pertaining to exposure to visible or invisible LASER
radiation.
• Electrostatic - pertaining to electrostatic discharge
• Network Connect - pertaining to communication ports and
instrument damage
LASER
Safety
Information This product is considered to be a Class 1 LASER product (as defined
by FDA 21 CFR, §1040.10) 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 61010-1:2012, “Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and LaboratoryUse” and IEC 60825-1:2007,
“Safety of LASER Products”.
WARNING: The
u
se
of
controls, adjustments
or procedures other than
those specified within
this manual may resultin
personal injury and/or
damage to this
instrument.
For further technical assistance, contact our Technical Support Team at
1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of
USA).
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Electrostatic
Safety
Information
WARNING: Using a
wrist-strap without an
isolation resistor will
increase the severity of
an electrical shock. Use
of control or adjustment
or performance of
procedure other than
specifiedhere may result
in hazardous radiation
exposure.
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
charge
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2 Introduction
Overview This operating guide describes how to use the Lighthouse Liquid
Sampler LS-60.
The LS-60 has eight particle-size channels starting at 0.1 microns with
a flow of 60 ml/min. A microprocessor controls all instrument
functions. Count data is displayed as cumulative or differential count.
The instrument uses a laser-diode light source and collection optics for
particle detection. Particles scatter light from the laser diode. The
collection optics collect and focus the light onto a photo diode that
converts the 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. Results are displayed as particle counts in
the specified size channel.
Description Ergonomicallydesigned, Lighthouse Liquid Sampler LS-60 is the
newest and most advanced liquid sampler on the market.
Data is gathered and printed through the use of the included LS-60
Software.
The LS-60 Software allows the user to:
• Set the Sample Volume.
• Configure the number of samples taken.
• Print reports.
• Save your data for historical data review.
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Size Ranges: 0.1 - 0.5µm; 0.2 - 2.0 μm; 0.3 - 3.0µm; 0.5 -
100µm; 2.0 - 140µm
Number of Channels: 8
Flow Rate: 60 ml per minute
Syringe sizes: 10 ml and 25 ml
Laser Source: Laser diode
Maximum Sample: 1 Liter
Calibration NIST Traceable
WettedParts: Teflon (PFA), CTFE, ETFE, PTFE,
Borosilicate Glass, Quartz, and
Kalrez
CommunicationModes RS-232, RS-485 MODBUS (via proprietary
cable)
Supporting Software LS-60 Software
Enclosure Stainless Steel
Power Unit: +24VDC; AC/DC Adapter: 100-240V,
50-60Hz
Dimensions 12.875"(L) x 8.75"(W) x 14.75"(H) [32.7 x
22.2 x 37.5 cm]
Weight 20.5 lb (9.3 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
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LIQUID
SAMPLER
Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
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3 Operation
Overview The Liquid Sampler LS-60 has been thoroughlytested at the factory
and includes sample beakers and sample tubing for your convenience.
Please review and perform instrument setup and configuration as
outlined in the Read Me First document enclosed in the shipping
container and included on the CD/Flash Drive.
Unpacking It is presumed that when the shipment was received, the following took
place:
1. The shipping container was inspected for damage;
2. If the container was damaged, the shipper was notified
immediately.
3. The instrument was carefully inspected for broken parts,
scratches, dents and other damage before use, even if the
container appeared to be undamaged, and
4. Any damages were reported to Lighthouse Technical Support at
1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of
USA) before proceeding.
Verify the contents of the package against the shipping list. If anything
appears to be missing, please contact your sales representative at
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions immediatelyat 1-800-945-5905 (Toll
Free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) or
techsupport@golighthouse.com.
To maintain your warranty, keep the undamaged shipping
container and all packing material for reshipment of the
instrument for annual calibration. Order replacement
containers and packing materials only from Lighthouse,
directly, or from a Lighthouse-authorizeddistributor.
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Shipping
Instructions Should it become necessary to return the unit to the factory for any
reason, contact Lighthouse Customer Service or visit our website,
www.golighthouse.com/rma,and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Reference this number on all shipping
documentationand purchase orders. After receipt of the RMA number,
follow the shipping instructions below:
WARNING: If the
instrumentis
damaged during a
return shipment due
to inadequateuser
packing, the warranty
may be voided and
may result in
additional repairs
being billed to the
customer.
1. Use the original container, nozzle caps and packing materials
whenever possible. Remove any instrument battery and package it
to ship separately- refer to
www.golighthouse.com/rma
for detailed
instructions. Remove attachments, such as TRH or Isokinetic
probes, and package to prevent physical and ESD damage (TRH).
2. If the original container and packing materials are not available, you
may contact Lighthouse to purchase replacement containers,
packingmaterials and nozzle caps. It is not recommended, but
wrapping the instrument in “bubble pack”, surrounding with shock-
absorbent material and placing in a double-wall carton may work as
substitutes. The instrument should not rattle around when the carton
is vigorously shaken. If the instrument is damaged during shipment
due to inadequate user packing, the warranty may be voided and all
repairs required billed to customer.
3. Seal container or carton securely. Mark “FRAGILE” and write the
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number on any
unmarked corner.
4. Return the instrument to the address provided by your Lighthouse
representative or the RMA website.
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Operation
Setup
Requirements
Note: Configure the LS-
60 and printer BEFORE
installing the LS-60
Software. Refer to the LS-
60 Read Me First and your
computer manual for
additional details.
The LS-60 comes with operating software that must be installed on a
PC-compatible computer before the instrument can be used. The
requirements listed below must be met before the software can be
installed.
Computer Required
• The LS-60 does not have an “on-board” display or data storage
memory and all functions are controlled by an external computer
running the LS-60 Software. Each time the program starts, a new
CSV file is created and count data is stored in this continually
updated table. This file’s name will be unique, based on the current
date and time.
• Refer to the Read Me First document for the correct hardware
configuration and additional instructions regarding the LS-60
before connecting the instrument to the computer.
Printer Setup
• At least one Windows printer must be installed and set to “Default
Printer” prior to installing the LS-60 Software. If this is not done,
generating reports from the software may not include all of the data
stored by the program. Refer to the printer Owner’s Manual or the
Operating System manual for detailed information on how to do
this.
Close all Running Programs
• Make sure that all programs that are not required and those that
have active data or files open (including anti-virus programs) are
shut down before installing the LS-60 Software. This will prevent
possible conflicts and incomplete installation.
Power Down LS-60 when not in use
• It is recommended that the power switch for the instrument be
switched OFF during periods of non-use.
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Specification Minimum Requirement
Processor speed PC, 500MHz
System Memory 256 MBytes
Available Hard Disk Space 20 MBytes
Operating System (OS) Windows 2000, XP
Video Resolution 1024x768, 256 colors
Input Devices Keyboard, mouse, CD
drive
Ports 1 unused serial port for
instrument communication
Printing Reports Local Printer
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Minimum Computer System Requirements
Note: Installation of the
LS-60 Software must be
performed by a local
system administrator.
• The system requirements are illustrated in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 System Requirements
Software
Installation Read the Quick Start guide includedin the CD case BEFORE installing
the operating software. The LS-60 Software is installed by placing the
Installation CD into the computer CD or DVD drive. The user must be
logged on as the System Administrator or someone who has
administrative permissions or the installation will fail. If the Windows
Autorun feature is enabled for the drive, the installation should start
within a few moments. If it does not start, it maybe manuallystarted by
navigating to the CD/DVD drive’s designator (such as D: or E:) and
running Setup.exe.
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