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  • Page 1     LASAIR II LASAIR II Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Without measurement, there is no Without measurement, there is no control. control.
  • Page 2 PARTICLE MEASURING SYSTEMS, MEXICO Tel: 52 55 22 71 51 06 Tel: 52 55 22 71 51 06 PMSMexico@pmeasuring.com PMSMexico@pmeasuring.com PARTICLE MEASURING SYSTEMS , PUERTO RICO PARTICLE MEASURING SYSTEMS , PUERTO RICO T T el: 787-380-5468 el: 787-380-5468 or 787-380-5446 or 787-380-5446 PMSPuertoRico@pmeasuring.com...

  • Page 3: Quality Statement

    Quality Statement The Quality Policy of Particle Measuring Systems is to strive to meet The Quality Policy of Particle Measuring Systems is to strive to meet or exceed the needs a or exceed the needs and expectations of our customers and to align the activities of all e...
  • Page 4 E E N N 6 6 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 - - 1 1 : : 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Name: Particle Measuring Systems, Inc. Particle Measuring Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: Manufacturer’s Address:...
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

        Table of Contents Table of Contents Quality Statement Quality Statement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii ii Environmental Informat Environmental Information...
  • Page 7     Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapte pter 5 r 5: : Setup up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1 Edit Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Edit Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 8     Table of Contents Table of Contents Monitoring the Sample Data File- - - - - - Monitoring the Sample Data File- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-17...
  • Page 9     Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapte pter 8 r 8: : Sta Statis tistic tics M s Mode ode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1 Statistics Mode Features - - - - Statistics Mode Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 10: Ion

        Table of Contents Table of Contents Using Recipes with Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Different LASAIR II Models - - - - - Models - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-7 Recipe Use...
  • Page 11     Table of Contents Table of Contents Appe pend ndix ix E: E: Co Comm mma Se a Sepa para rate ted Va d Valu lue ( e (CS CSV) F V) For orma mat t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 12     Table of Contents Table of Contents 4-20 mA Output: 4-20 mA Output: Setup Screen Parameters - - Setup Screen Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-4 4-20 mA...
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  • Page 14     List of Figures List of Figures Front View of LASAIR Front View of LASAIR II II - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 15     List of Figures List of Figures FS-209 Supplemental Channels Dialog Box - - - - - - - FS-209 Supplemental Channels Dialog Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 16     List of Tables List of Tables Standard Packing List Standard Packing List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1...
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  • Page 18: Product Overview

         Chapter 1  Chapter 1  Getting Started  Getting Started Product Overview Product Overview The LASAIR II is an airborne-particle counter designed for either mobile or The LASAIR II is an airborne-particle counter designed for either mobile or dedicated use. The sizing channel dedicated use.

  • Page 19: Description

    The LASAIR II can be controlled and operated in the following ways: • • As a stand-alone unit As a stand-alone unit • • Connected to Particle Measuring Systems facility monitoring software, Connected to Particle Measuring Systems facility monitoring software, Facility Net or Pharmaceutical Net Facility Net or Pharmaceutical Net •...

  • Page 20: External Features

        Description Description When connected to a PC or network, a menu allows you to set addresses and When connected to a PC or network, a menu allows you to set addresses and enable different communications protocols to suit your needs. Once your enable different communications protocols to suit your needs.
  • Page 21  –  2 0 mA port to provide ad 20 mA port to provide additional environmental sensor ditional environmental sensor information. Analog sensors available from Particle Measuring Systems information. Analog sensors available from Particle Measuring Systems include: air velocity, differential pressure, and T/RH sensors.
  • Page 22     Description Description • • 4–20 mA Output Port: 4–20 mA Output Port:  Provides particle and status output as a  Provides particle and status output as a 4 4  –   –  2 0 mA 20 mA signal with an optional daughter board. signal with an optional daughter board.

  • Page 23: Internal Components

        Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started Internal Components Internal Components Significant internal components include the following: Significant internal components include the following: • • Tubing Tubing : 3/4-inch I.D., polyethylene tubing is used : 3/4-inch I.D., polyethylene tubing is used between the sampling between the sampling inlet and the pump, and the pump and the outlet.

  • Page 24: Specifications

        Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications 0.3–25.0 µm 0.3–25.0 µm Size Range Size Range Number of channels Number of channels Altitude correction is automatically performed with internal Altitude correction is automatically performed with internal Altitude correction Altitude correction  pressure transducers.  pressure transducers.
  • Page 25     Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started ® ® External Surface External Surface ESD-compatible KYDEX ESD-compatible KYDEX Tested Tested Bleach, formaldehyde, ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, peroxide/ Bleach, formaldehyde, ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, peroxide/ Cleaning Materials Cleaning Materials quaternary ammonium solutions, PHENE-AMOL quaternary ammonium solutions, PHENE-AMOL ™...

  • Page 26: Battery Usage Specifications

        Battery Usage Specifications Battery Usage Specifications Battery Usage Specifications Battery Usage Specifications Battery Usage Specifications Battery Usage Specifications Battery run time Battery run time V V aries with aries with conditions: conditions: • • 4 hours 4 hours with 1 with 10’...
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  • Page 28: Unpacking

         Chapter 2  Chapter 2  Unpacking and Installation  Unpacking and Installation When your LASAIR II arrives, you will want to: When your LASAIR II arrives, you will want to: • • Unpack the shipping container  Unpack the shipping container  •...

  • Page 29: Installing The Lasair Ii Ii

    CAUTION CAUTION Particle Measuring Systems recommends the use of a good Particle Measuring Systems recommends the use of a good quality surge quality surge  protector to isolate the LASAIR II from volt  protector to isolate the LASAIR II from voltage spikes. Surge protectors are age spikes.
  • Page 30 • • A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No. A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No. 90103070) from Particle Measuring Systems. 90103070) from Particle Measuring Systems. To connect the sample probe directly to the sample inlet:...
  • Page 31 (Part No. 1000000971) 1000000971) • • A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No. A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No. 1000008907) from Particle Measuring Systems. 1000008907) from Particle Measuring Systems. Page Page 2-4 LASAIR LASAIR II II Operator’s Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 32     Installing the LASAIR II Installing the LASAIR II To connect the sample probe directly to the sample inlet: To connect the sample probe directly to the sample inlet: Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet. Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet. Place the probe adaptor over the sample inlet.
  • Page 33     Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation Fit the open end of the Fit the open end of the 1/2-inch adapter over the instrument’s sample inlet. 1/2-inch adapter over the instrument’s sample inlet. Gently but firmly, press downward on the adapter until it will Gently but firmly, press downward on the adapter until it will not go down an not go down any y further...
  • Page 34     Installing the LASAIR II Installing the LASAIR II Barbed Barbed Adapter Adapter, , Tubing-to-Monitor Tubing-to-Monitor 1000008910 1000008910 Figure 2-6: 350L and 550L Tubing and Fittings Assembled Figure 2-6: 350L and 550L Tubing and Fittings Assembled To secure the sample probe to a tripod: To secure the sample probe to a tripod: Fit the screw on the tripod plate into the Fit the screw on the tripod plate into the threaded hole on the tripod...
  • Page 35     Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation Connecting and Connecting and Disconnecting the Disconnecting the T T emperature/Relative emperature/Relative Humidity (T/RH) Sensor  Humidity (T/RH) Sensor  The T/RH sensor is an optional accessory that mounts o The T/RH sensor is an optional accessory that mounts on the top of the unit, n the top of the unit,  behind the...

  • Page 36: Control Panel Keys

         Chapter 3  Chapter 3  Controls and Displays  Controls and Displays The LASAIR II has many powerful features to facilitate particle counting The LASAIR II has many powerful features to facilitate particle counting and monitoring. monitoring. This chapter discusses the following topics: This chapter discusses the following topics: •...
  • Page 37     Chapter 3: Controls and Displays Chapter 3: Controls and Displays To turn the LASAIR II on and off: To turn the LASAIR II on and off: Press the On/Off key. Press the On/Off key. WARNING WARNING This is not a power disconnect. To remove power, unplug the power cord This is not a power disconnect.
  • Page 38     Hierarchy of Screens Hierarchy of Screens Main Sampling Setup Main Sampling Setup  Advanced Sampling Setup  Advanced Sampling Setup Location Name Setup Location Name Setup  Alarm Setup  Alarm Setup Statistics Setup Statistics Setup Sampling Sampling Setup Setup Recipes Setup Recipes Setup  Analog Data Setup  Analog Data Setup...

  • Page 39: Navigation

        Chapter 3: Controls and Displays Chapter 3: Controls and Displays On the right side of the screen, no On the right side of the screen, notice a column of icons. Each tice a column of icons. Each setup screen, setup screen, display screen or function is represented by an icon.

  • Page 40: Main Display Screen

        Display Screens Display Screens Main Display Screen Main Display Screen The Main Display Scr  Main Display Screen een appears when the LASAIR II is turned on. If you are  appears when the LASAIR II is turned on. If you are viewing any other screen and press the Up Arrow softkey, you will eventually viewing any other screen and press the Up Arrow softkey, you will eventually arrive at the Main...
  • Page 41     Chapter 3: Controls and Displays Chapter 3: Controls and Displays Many areas of the screen change Many areas of the screen change during operation to reflect real-time status. during operation to reflect real-time status. These changes are These changes are discussed in the sections that discussed in the sections that follow follow.

  • Page 42: Status Screen

        Display Screens Display Screens The lightning bolt  lightning bolt    is the symbol for a communications con  is the symbol for a communications connection. If your nection. If your LASAIR II unit is connected to Facility Net or LASAIR II unit is connected to Facility Net or Pharmaceutical Net and the Pharmaceutical Net and the addresses have been properly set, the...
  • Page 43     Chapter 3: Controls and Displays Chapter 3: Controls and Displays If no battery is installed, the battery icon will be grayed out, and the screen will If no battery is installed, the battery icon will be grayed out, and the screen will show "---".

  • Page 44: Analog Data Display Screen

        Setting Up the Display Screens Setting Up the Display Screens To view the Analog Data Display Screen, press the softkey to the right of To view the Analog Data Display Screen, press the softkey to the right of the Analog Data display icon (fourth icon).
  • Page 45     Chapter 3: Controls and Displays Chapter 3: Controls and Displays Field Setup Quick Reference Guide Field Setup Quick Reference Guide From Main Display Screen, From Main Display Screen, F F i i e e l l d d S S c c r r e e e e n n  press...
  • Page 46      Chapter 4  Chapter 4  Taking a Quick Sample  Taking a Quick Sample —Software Version 2.0 —Software Version 2.0 The following information is a simplified and brief instruction for setting up The following information is a simplified and brief instruction for setting up sample parameters and taking a sample.
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  • Page 48: Edit Mode

         Chapter 5  Chapter 5  Setup  Setup Setup is defining the parameters that will be used when collecting sample data. Setup is defining the parameters that will be used when collecting sample data. The LASAIR II uses Setup Screens for the The LASAIR II uses Setup Screens for the following functions: following functions: •...

  • Page 49: Edit/Navigation Softkey Icon Functions

        Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup Edit/Navigation Softkey Icon Functions Edit/Navigation Softkey Icon Functions The Return Arrow is always the top (or first) icon. This command icon The Return Arrow is always the top (or first) icon. This command icon will take you out of Editing Mode will take you out of Editing Mode without leaving the screen.

  • Page 50: Sampling Setup Screen

        Sampling Setup Screen Sampling Setup Screen Sampling Setup Screen Sampling Setup Screen The sampling setup screen is comprised of three pag The sampling setup screen is comprised of three pages, each of which contain es, each of which contain sampling setup options.

  • Page 51: Sampling Setup Screen-Main Page

        Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup To open the Sampling Setup Screen: To open the Sampling Setup Screen: Press Press the the top top (or (or first) first) softkey softkey on the the Main Main Display Display Screen. Screen.

  • Page 52: Sampling Setup Screen - Advanced

        Sampling Setup Screen Sampling Setup Screen T T o perform this sequence o perform this sequence, the following settings must , the following settings must be made: be made: S S a a m m p p l l e e s s i i z z e e = = I I n n f f i i n n i i t t y y  ...
  • Page 53     Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup Enable this icon to Enable this icon to sample by volume. sample by volume. V V olume is olume is  Sample by Volume  Sample by Volume rounded to the rounded to the nearest one-second time interval. nearest one-second time interval.
  • Page 54 Sampling Beep Mode (LASAIR II 310-550L Models Only) Sampling Beep Mode (LASAIR II 310-550L Models Only)  The “Beep Mode” is essentially a “Geiger counter” mode which  The “Beep Mode” is essentially a “Geiger counter” mode which  provides audible feedback while sampling.

  • Page 55: Printing Sampling Parameters

        Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup The pop-up selection box allows the user to set the number of particles per beep, The pop-up selection box allows the user to set the number of particles per beep, (1, 10, 100…100,000), or turn the (1, 10, 100…100,000), or turn the mode off.

  • Page 56: Sampling Setup Screen - Location

        Location Name Setup Screen Location Name Setup Screen Refer to the list of icons in the “Editing Mode Refer to the list of icons in the “Editing Mode Functions” section, discussed Functions” section, discussed  previously  previously. . To access the Location Name Setup Screen: To access the Location Name Setup Screen: Press Press the...

  • Page 57: Add Location Screen

        Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup To Add a location name: To Add a location name: From From the the Location Location Name Name Setup Setup screen, screen, press press the the Add Add Location Location softkey softkey. .  Add Location Screen  Add Location Screen will be displayed:  will be displayed:...

  • Page 58: Alarm Setup Screen

        Alarm Setup Screen Alarm Setup Screen the following actions: the following actions: a a ) ) A A d d d d n n e e w w n n a a m m e e s s i i n n s s t t e e a a d d o o f f e e d d i i t t i i n n g g o o l l d d n n a a m m e e s s . .  b)  b) Erase the stored data before changing any location names.
  • Page 59     Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup Accessing the Alarm Setup Screen Accessing the Alarm Setup Screen To access the Alarm Setup Screen: To access the Alarm Setup Screen: Press Press the the first first softkey softkey on the the Main Main Display Display Screen.

  • Page 60: Printing On Alarm

        Alarm Setup Screen Alarm Setup Screen Printing on Alarm Printing on Alarm This feature automatically prints one of the following error reports when an This feature automatically prints one of the following error reports when an alarm occurs: alarm occurs: •...

  • Page 61: Setting Particle Alarms

        Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup Setting Particle Alarms Setting Particle Alarms You can set as many as six particle alarms, one for each particle size channel. You can set as many as six particle alarms, one for each particle size channel. Each alarm value has a corresponding “radio button”...

  • Page 62: Setting Analog Alarms

        Setting Analog Alarms Setting Analog Alarms Press Enter again to insert a “bullet” in Press Enter again to insert a “bullet” in the 1/0 radio button. Your alarm setting the 1/0 radio button. Your alarm setting is now enabled. is now enabled.
  • Page 63     Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup Analog Alarm Input Area Analog Alarm Input Area Figure 5-9: Alarm Setup Screen, Analog Alarms Page Figure 5-9: Alarm Setup Screen, Analog Alarms Page Press Enter to activate Edit Mode. Press Enter to activate Edit Mode. Tab to the first Tab to the first Min Min  value field in the list.

  • Page 64: Recipes

        The Statistics Mode The Statistics Mode The Statistics Mode The Statistics Mode Pressing the softkey for the statistics mode symbol opens the Statistics Setup Pressing the softkey for the statistics mode symbol opens the Statistics Setup Screen. For details, see Chapter 8, Screen.
  • Page 65     Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup T T able 5-1: Main Setup able 5-1: Main Setup Screen Fields and Screen Fields and Buttons Buttons (Continued) (Continued) F F i i e e l l d d o o r r B B u u t t t t o o n n F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n Password Password...

  • Page 66: Analog Data Setup Screen

        Analog Data Setup Screen Analog Data Setup Screen Analog Data Setup Screen Analog Data Setup Screen To display the Analog Data Setup Screen: To display the Analog Data Setup Screen: Press Press the the second second softkey softkey on on the the Main Main Display...
  • Page 67     Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup T T able 5-2: Analog Data Setup Scr able 5-2: Analog Data Setup Screen Fields and Buttons een Fields and Buttons (Continued) (Continued) Fi Fiel eld o d or B r But utto ton n Func...
  • Page 68     Password and Remote Access Security Password and Remote Access Security Indicates a password Indicates a password has been set has been set Figure 5-12: Sampling Setup with Password Active but not Entered Figure 5-12: Sampling Setup with Password Active but not Entered The password that is set at the The password that is set at the instrument is specific to the instrument and is the instrument is specific to the instrument and is the...

  • Page 69: Comm Setup - Network Page

        Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup) Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup) To open the Comm Setup Screens: To open the Comm Setup Screens: On the the main main display display screen, screen, press press the the Main Main Setup...

  • Page 70: Network Parameters

        Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup) Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup) Network Parameters Network Parameters Sets the IP address of this unique LASAIR II in a decimal notation Sets the IP address of this unique LASAIR II in a decimal notation Net Addr ...

  • Page 71: Comm Setup Screen, Serial Page

        Chapter 5: Setup Chapter 5: Setup Figure 5-14: Comm Setup Screen, Serial Page Figure 5-14: Comm Setup Screen, Serial Page The default communications mode. Select this button to use the The default communications mode. Select this button to use the LASAIR II LASAIR II LASAIR II as a...

  • Page 72: Collecting Sample Data

         Chapter 6  Chapter 6  Operation  Operation Once you have setup the unit for sampling, operations is a simple matter. Once you have setup the unit for sampling, operations is a simple matter. This chapter includes the following sections: This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 73: Viewing Sample Data

        Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation Viewing Sample Data Viewing Sample Data Sample data can be viewed on the following two screens: Sample data can be viewed on the following two screens: • • the Main Display Screen the Main Display Screen •...

  • Page 74: Status/Information Screen

        Viewing Sample Data Viewing Sample Data Figure 6-1: Status/Information Screen Figure 6-1: Status/Information Screen Open the Open the Data T  Data Table Screen able Screen by pressing the  by pressing the Data T  Data Table able icon  icon softkey softkey. . The Data T  Data Table Scr able Screen een will open and, after a few seconds, data will fill...

  • Page 75: Navigating In The Data Table Screen

        Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation Row index Row index Figure 6-2: Data Table Screen Figure 6-2: Data Table Screen When the When the Data T  Data Table Screen able Screen is displayed, you may view  is displayed, you may view all  all ...
  • Page 76     Viewing Sample Data Viewing Sample Data • • Row Index: Row Index:  This number, which is  This number, which is always visible on the always visible on the display display, is useful , is useful for keeping track of your place for keeping track of your place in the table.
  • Page 77     Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation Controlling how the Data is Displayed Controlling how the Data is Displayed You can manipulate the displayed data in the following two ways: You can manipulate the displayed data in the following two ways: •...

  • Page 78: Controlling What Data Is Displayed

        Viewing Sample Data Viewing Sample Data ∆ ∆ Display: [ Display: [ ∆ ∆  or  or Σ Σ ] ] Determine whether data is displayed in Differential ( Determine whether data is displayed in Differential ( ) or ) or Σ...

  • Page 79: Data Filter-Time Screen

        Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation The Data Filter global on/off switch. When The Data Filter global on/off switch. When The number of records The number of records this switch is off, the Start and this switch is off, the Start and End parameters End parameters you can choose from.
  • Page 80     Viewing Sample Data Viewing Sample Data Press the Press the Enter   Enter    softkey to enable the edit mode. The Data Filter mode 1/0 (on/  softkey to enable the edit mode. The Data Filter mode 1/0 (on/ off) button will be highlighted. off) button will be highlighted.

  • Page 81: Data Filter-Location Setup Screen

        Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation Figure 6-5: Data Filter-Location Setup Screen Figure 6-5: Data Filter-Location Setup Screen Press the Press the Enter   Enter    button to activate the Edit mode.  button to activate the Edit mode. NOTE: NOTE: The edit mode will open with the The edit mode will open with the global Data Filter global Data Filter 1/0...
  • Page 82     Viewing Sample Data Viewing Sample Data Press the Press the Back Screen  Back Screen softkey to return to the  softkey to return to the Data T  Data Table able    Screen Screen. In a . In a few seconds the filtered data will appear on the screen. few seconds the filtered data will appear on the screen.
  • Page 83     Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation The number of records that will be printed or The number of records that will be printed or The index number of the first The index number of the first record record averaged, starting with the “Start”...
  • Page 84     Viewing Sample Data Viewing Sample Data right  right  Remember, you are always changing the digit to the Remember, you are always changing the digit to the  of the  of the NOTE: NOTE: flashing cursor flashing cursor. This means that if .

  • Page 85: Printer Output

        Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation Printer Output Printer Output This section describes the messages and data that ap This section describes the messages and data that appear on the LASAIR II’s pear on the LASAIR II’s thermal printer output. The descriptions are listed by line number, from top to thermal printer output.
  • Page 86     Printer Output Printer Output Table 6-1: Printout Legend (Continued) Table 6-1: Printout Legend (Continued) 006 Valid  006 Valid  006  006    identifies the location name where the  identifies the location name where the sample was drawn. sample was drawn. Valid  Valid ...

  • Page 87: Silencing Alarms

        Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation Table 6-1: Printout Legend (Continued) Table 6-1: Printout Legend (Continued) rh: relative humidity PCT: percent rh: relative humidity PCT: percent 15.4 15.4 || || 15.33 15.33 || || 15.43 15.43 A A verage || verage || minimum || and minimum || and maximum relative maximum relative...

  • Page 88: Saving Data To Other Media

        Saving Data to Other Media Saving Data to Other Media Saving Data to Other Media Saving Data to Other Media The LASAIR II saves 3,000 The LASAIR II saves 3,000 sample data records internally. Once the record file sample data records internally.
  • Page 89     Chapter 6: Operation Chapter 6: Operation Erasing Data from LASAIR II Memory Erasing Data from LASAIR II Memory Data cannot be erased Data cannot be erased selectively from LASAIR II memory. The erase function selectively from LASAIR II memory. The erase function erases all data from memory without possibility of recovery.
  • Page 90     Chapter 7 Chapter 7  Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or  Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Pharmaceutical Net In the previous chapters we discussed using LASAIR II in the “stand-alone” or In the previous chapters we discussed using LASAIR II in the “stand-alone” or “direct”...
  • Page 91     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Web Server  Web Server  The LASAIR II provides a Web interface which looks and functions similar to The LASAIR II provides a Web interface which looks and functions similar to the front panel screens.
  • Page 92     Configuring LASAIR II Communications Configuring LASAIR II Communications ❏ ❏  LASAIR II  LASAIR II COMM Setup Screens COMM Setup Screens (Select for normal RS-232 (Select for normal RS-232 communications) communications) Serial screen Serial screen ❏ ❏  PMS Multi-Drop  PMS Multi-Drop (Select for MiniLaz emulation (Select for MiniLaz emulation...

  • Page 93: Comm Setup Screen-Network Page

        Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Figure 7-2: Comm Setup Screen-Network Page Figure 7-2: Comm Setup Screen-Network Page Net Addr (Net Address Net Addr (Net Address Sets the IP address in the form Sets the IP address in the form...

  • Page 94: Comm Setup Screen-Serial Page

        Configuring LASAIR II Communications Configuring LASAIR II Communications For details about changing the Enable TCP/IP check box, see “Preparing For details about changing the Enable TCP/IP check box, see “Preparing LASAIR II LASAIR II and Facility Net and Facility Net for On-Line for On-Line Operation”...
  • Page 95     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net PMS Multi-Drop PMS Multi-Drop This communications protocol is designed to be u This communications protocol is designed to be used in a sed in a  party-line environment such as an RS-485 system.

  • Page 96: Comm Setup Screen, Data

    .dll and .hlp files listed on the following page. If .hlp files listed on the following page. If these files are not correct, contact your local these files are not correct, contact your local Particle Measuring Systems Particle Measuring Systems representative.
  • Page 97     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net To prepare your LASAIR II for use in remote mode: To prepare your LASAIR II for use in remote mode: Ensure that its identifier, on the Main Display Screen, is unique to all other Ensure that its identifier, on the Main Display Screen, is unique to all other LASAIR II’...
  • Page 98     Controlling LASAIR II with Facility Net (On-line Method) Controlling LASAIR II with Facility Net (On-line Method) Connecting to a Dedicated or Networked PC Connecting to a Dedicated or Networked PC T T o connect the LASAIR o connect the LASAIR II to a dedicated or networked II to a dedicated or networked PC, please see Appendix PC, please see Appendix A and perform all required actions for each of the following areas:...
  • Page 99 Facility Net configuration is beyond the scope of this manual. Refer to the of this manual. Refer to the  Facility Net Operations Manual   Facility Net Operations Manual    or contact your Particle Measuring Systems  or contact your Particle Measuring Systems representative.
  • Page 100     Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software Web Browser Web Browser Interface Advantages Interface Advantages Using a computer-browser to access and control a LASAIR II has the following Using a computer-browser to access and control a LASAIR II has the following advantages: advantages: •...
  • Page 101     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Press the Enter key on the keyboard or click on Go. The Enter Network Press the Enter key on the keyboard or click on Go. The Enter Network Password dialog box will open.
  • Page 102     Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software Data display Data display areas areas Navigation Navigation buttons buttons Status icon Status icon  Action buttons  Action buttons Figure 7-5: Web Page, Particle and Analog Data Figure 7-5: Web Page, Particle and Analog Data Particle and Analog Data Window Display Area —...
  • Page 103     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net  Note  Note that that the f the following ollowing status status icons icons appear i appear in the n the upper lef upper left corner t corner of of the di...
  • Page 104     Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software To save sample data to another file: To save sample data to another file: From the Particle and Analog Data page, click the Download Data Icon. From the Particle and Analog Data page, click the Download Data Icon.
  • Page 105     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Click anywhere on the Stored Data Deletion Icon. Click anywhere on the Stored Data Deletion Icon. LASAIR II will require confirmation that you really LASAIR II will require confirmation that you really want to delete all of your stored d...
  • Page 106     Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software The “ The “ Used: Used: ” line of the storage indicator will be ” line of the storage indicator will be zero, indicating that all records zero, indicating that all records have been deleted.
  • Page 107     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net The web browser Setup The web browser Setup page is different from the setup screens on the page is different from the setup screens on the LASAIR LASAIR II in a few important ways.
  • Page 108     Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software • • Setting the time or volume: Setting the time or volume:  Use the increment button or click in the data  Use the increment button or click in the data area and type.
  • Page 109     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net A single LASAIR II will accept a maximum number o A single LASAIR II will accept a maximum number of 200 location names. f 200 location names.
  • Page 110     Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement Use Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement Use Copying Location Names from LASAIR II to a file — Copying Location Names from LASAIR II to a file — To copy Location Names from LASAIR II to a file: To copy Location Names from LASAIR II to a file: Click the Sampling Setup Icon to open the Sampling Setup Window.
  • Page 111     Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net The PMS Multi-Drop mode enables LASAIR II to be The PMS Multi-Drop mode enables LASAIR II to be used as a drop-in used as a drop-in replacement for MiniLaz.

  • Page 112: Ode

         Chapter 8  Chapter 8  Statistics Mode  Statistics Mode This chapter describes setup and operation of the LASAIR II for use with This chapter describes setup and operation of the LASAIR II for use with certification statistics. When used for that purpose, it is said to be in the certification statistics.
  • Page 113     Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Stat Statistics Mode istics Mode Screens Screens • • Statistics Setup Screen Statistics Setup Screen : this screen is where you select the : this screen is where you select the type of statistics type of statistics you wish to collect, set the appropriate parameters for the statistical method, you wish to collect, set the appropriate parameters for the statistical method,...

  • Page 114: Cleanliness Standards

        Cleanliness Standards Cleanliness Standards ISO 14644-1 Standard ISO 14644-1 Standard The document, ISO 14644-1 (1999-05-01), was used when designing the ISO The document, ISO 14644-1 (1999-05-01), was used when designing the ISO 14644-1 module. Only the c 14644-1 module. Only the classes specified in the document’s tables have been lasses specified in the document’s tables have been implemented;...
  • Page 115     Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode EC-GMP EC-GMP Stand Standard The EC-GMP standard is based on the document “EC Guide to Good The EC-GMP standard is based on the document “EC Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice; Revision to Annex 1.” This d Manufacturing Practice;...
  • Page 116     Cleanliness Standards Cleanliness Standards FS-209E FS-209E Stand Standard The document, FED-STD-209E (11 September 1992), was used when The document, FED-STD-209E (11 September 1992), was used when designing the FS-209 module, designing the FS-209 module, and only the classes specified in and only the classes specified in the document’s the document’s tables have been implemented.

  • Page 117: Bs-5295 Standard

        Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode BS-5295 Standard BS-5295 Standard The document, BS 5295 (1989), was used when designing the BS 5295 module, The document, BS 5295 (1989), was used when designing the BS 5295 module, and only the classes specified in and only the classes specified in the document’s tables have been implemented.
  • Page 118     Alarms in Statistical Mode Alarms in Statistical Mode Alarms in Statistical Mode Alarms in Statistical Mode When the statistics mode is enabled, global alarms are automatically disabled. When the statistics mode is enabled, global alarms are automatically disabled. They can, however, be manually enabled They can, however, be manually enabled while in statistics mode.

  • Page 119: Hierarchy Of Screens In Hierarchy Of Screens In Statistical Mode

        Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Hierarchy of Screens in Hierarchy of Screens in Statistical Mode Statistical Mode The LASAIR II uses a hierarchy of setup screens The LASAIR II uses a hierarchy of setup screens and displays. When familiar and displays.

  • Page 120: Statistics Setup Screens

        Statistics Setup Screens Statistics Setup Screens Statistics Setup Screens Statistics Setup Screens The Statisti Statistics S cs Setup etup screen is where you will make your settings for the standard  screen is where you will make your settings for the standard you will be using and the area y you will be using and the area you will be sampling.
  • Page 121     Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode  +1, +2, +3...  +1, +2, +3... Auto Increment. When this check box is filled, LASAIR Auto Increment. When this check box is filled, LASAIR II automatically changes the location when sampling II automatically changes the location when sampling at one location is at one location is complete.

  • Page 122: Statistics Setup Screen - Setup Page

        Statistics Setup Screens Statistics Setup Screens Stat Statistics Setup-Setup istics Setup-Setup Screen Screen Figure 8-2: Statistics Setup Screen - Setup Page Figure 8-2: Statistics Setup Screen - Setup Page µ µ Select the particle size for the ISO-14644-1 standard, F Select the particle size for the ISO-14644-1 standard, FS-209 standard, or S-209 standard, or the averaging function.

  • Page 123: Statistics Mode Operation

        Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Statistics mode disable-enable. Select Statistics mode disable-enable. Select O O  to disable the  to disable the ❙ ❙ statistics mode. Select statistics mode. Select  to enable the statistics mode. Once  to enable the statistics mode.

  • Page 124: When Sample Acknowledge Is Activated

        Statistics Mode Operation Statistics Mode Operation     The location that will be sampled next. The location that will be sampled next. Indicates that LASAIR II Indicates that LASAIR II is in statistics mode is in statistics mode Figure 8-3: Main Display Screen when Statistics Mode is Enabled Figure 8-3: Main Display Screen when Statistics Mode is Enabled Press...

  • Page 125: When Using Auto-Incrementing Of Lasair Ii Location Names/Numbers

        Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode When Using Auto-incrementing of LASAIR II Location When Using Auto-incrementing of LASAIR II Location Names/Numbers Names/Numbers When the first sample is When the first sample is complete, the following dialog complete, the following dialog box will display.
  • Page 126     Statistics Mode Operation Statistics Mode Operation When Using Auto-selection of User-created Location Names When Using Auto-selection of User-created Location Names When the sample is complete, the When the sample is complete, the following following dialog box will display: dialog box will display: To continue sampling: To continue sampling:...

  • Page 127: Statistics Summary Screen

        Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Move the LASAIR II to the next sampling location and continue sampling until Move the LASAIR II to the next sampling location and continue sampling until all locations are sampled or terminate sampling if you must. all locations are sampled or terminate sampling if you must.

  • Page 128: Statistics Data Table Screen

            Observing Statistical Results Observing Statistical Results Table 8-6: Statistics Summary Screen Data (Continued) Table 8-6: Statistics Summary Screen Data (Continued) D D a a t t a a D D e e f f i i n n i i t t i i o o n n T T arget maximum particle concentration for particles arget maximum particle concentration for particles of that of that...

  • Page 129: Statistics Table Screen

        Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode The name of the location The name of the location The number of samples collected at a The number of samples collected at a sampled sampled location. These numbers are location.

  • Page 130: Interrupting A Sample

        Interrupting a Sample Interrupting a Sample Interrupting a Sample Interrupting a Sample To turn sampling OFF: To turn sampling OFF: Press Press the the red red Pump Pump Stop Stop Button Button on the the left left side side of of the the control control panel.

  • Page 131: Printing Supplemental Channel Printing Supplemental Channel Data Data

        Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Printing a Statistics Report Printing a Statistics Report The LASAIR II can print a report with The LASAIR II can print a report with details of the sampling results. details of the sampling results. To print a sampling report: To print a sampling report: Press the...
  • Page 132     Printing a Statistics Report Printing a Statistics Report Printout and Legend Printout and Legend The following is an The following is an example of the example of the LASAIR II’s St LASAIR II’s Statistics Report generated atistics Report generated when a room is certified to the ISO 14661-1 standard.
  • Page 133     Chapter 8: Statistics Mode Chapter 8: Statistics Mode 2003 03/ / 11 11/ / 11 The date the first statistics sample was taken The date the first statistics sample was taken (yyyy/mm/dd) (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 1 4 4 : : 0 0 8: 8: 2 2 4 4 Time the first sample was taken Time the first sample was taken LAS S A A I I R R I I I I - - 3 3 1 1 0 0...

  • Page 134: Invalid Sample Data

        Printing a Statistics Report Printing a Statistics Report Invalid Sample Data Invalid Sample Data Invalid data are not used in calculations Invalid data are not used in calculations . However, they are . However, they are NOTE: NOTE: saved with the other sample records.
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  • Page 136      Chapter 9  Chapter 9  Recipes  Recipes A recipe is a set of sampling or statistics parameters which can be saved and A recipe is a set of sampling or statistics parameters which can be saved and recalled to aid in instrument setup. A recipe may be loaded either explicitly by recalled to aid in instrument setup.
  • Page 137     Chapter 9: Recipes Chapter 9: Recipes • • Group Repeat Mode (ON or OFF) Group Repeat Mode (ON or OFF) • • Sample Units (CFM or cubic cm per minute) Sample Units (CFM or cubic cm per minute) •...

  • Page 138: Recipe Setup Screen

        Recipe Setup Screen Recipe Setup Screen • • Flow: (Uni-directional/multi-directional) (FS-209E only) Flow: (Uni-directional/multi-directional) (FS-209E only) • • Room Area (Except Room Area (Except A A verage) verage) • •  Number of Locations to Sample  Number of Locations to Sample •...

  • Page 139: Recipe Names Recipe Names

        Chapter 9: Recipes Chapter 9: Recipes This button saves the current statistics parameters to a recipe. It This button saves the current statistics parameters to a recipe. It operates like the save sampling parameters. For convenience, a copy operates like the save sampling parameters.
  • Page 140     Recipe Setup Screen Recipe Setup Screen Use the tab or back-tab soft-keys to move the cursor into the recipe column. Use the tab or back-tab soft-keys to move the cursor into the recipe column. Use the up and down arrows (or the +10, -10 soft-keys) to move to the desired Use the up and down arrows (or the +10, -10 soft-keys) to move to the desired location.

  • Page 141: Loading And Using Recipes

        Chapter 9: Recipes Chapter 9: Recipes Figure 9-2: Setup Screen, Locations Page Figure 9-2: Setup Screen, Locations Page Loading and Using Recipes Loading and Using Recipes Loading a recipe makes Loading a recipe makes it the active set of sampling or statistical parameters. it the active set of sampling or statistical parameters.
  • Page 142     Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Models Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Models Figure 9-3: Sample Setup Screen with Password Protection Figure 9-3: Sample Setup Screen with Password Protection Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Models Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Models The LASAIR II can load recipes which The LASAIR II can load recipes which were initially created on instruments were initially created on instruments...

  • Page 143: Recipe Setup Web Page

        Chapter 9: Recipes Chapter 9: Recipes Recipe Use with the Web Server (i.e. Using I Recipe Use with the Web Server (i.e. Using Internet Explorer) nternet Explorer) Using the W Using the Web Server is similar to using the front panel for using and eb Server is similar to using the front panel for using and managing managing recipes.
  • Page 144     Recipe Use with the Web Server (i.e. Using Internet Explorer) Recipe Use with the Web Server (i.e. Using Internet Explorer) Uploading and Downloading Files Uploading and Downloading Files A second recipe setup page, is devoted to uploading and downloading files. A second recipe setup page, is devoted to uploading and downloading files.
  • Page 145     Chapter 9: Recipes Chapter 9: Recipes Figure 9-5: Recipe File-Transfer Web Page Figure 9-5: Recipe File-Transfer Web Page Page Page 9-10 9-10 LASAIR LASAIR II II Operator’s Operator’s Manual Manual...
  • Page 146 LASAIR II is designed to be easily cleaned with common cleaning chemicals. LASAIR II is designed to be easily cleaned with common cleaning chemicals. Particle Measuring Systems has also performed compatibility testing with Particle Measuring Systems has also performed compatibility testing with...
  • Page 147 • • Ethyl alcohol in a solution of less than Ethyl alcohol in a solution of less than 50 percent 50 percent Call Instrument Service and Support at Particle Measuring Systems (1-800- Call Instrument Service and Support at Particle Measuring Systems (1-800- 557-6363) for advice about other cleaning chemicals.
  • Page 148     Replacing the Paper Roll Replacing the Paper Roll W W et an approved et an approved wipe, paper, or cloth with the cleaning wipe, paper, or cloth with the cleaning solution and then wipe solution and then wipe the LASAIR II with the damp wipe.

  • Page 149: Calibration Warning Dialog Box

    Your local waste authority will have information on return and collection systems in your area. collection systems in your area. For California consumers, contact Particle Measuring Systems, Customer Service For California consumers, contact Particle Measuring Systems, Customer Service Department at (877)-475-3317 for instructions on returning used, rechargeable Department at (877)-475-3317 for instructions on returning used, rechargeable  batteries for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal at no cost.
  • Page 150 Other Maintenance or Operational Problems Other Maintenance or Operational Problems For other maintenance, call Particle Measuring Systems first for advice and For other maintenance, call Particle Measuring Systems first for advice and technical information at 1-800-557-6363. There is nothing within the technical information at 1-800-557-6363.
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  • Page 152  Appendix A  Troubleshooting  Troubleshooting Particle Measuring Systems engineers have selected components, materials, Particle Measuring Systems engineers have selected components, materials, and design elements that provide high reliability as well as superior function. and design elements that provide high reliability as well as superior function.
  • Page 153     Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting C. Y Y ou do no ou do not hear a to t hear a tone wh ne when the L en the LASA ASAIR II is st IR II is starte arted.
  • Page 154     G G . . The L The LASA ASAIR II IR II doe does not s not wor work on A k on AC pow C power er. . Try the following steps: Try the following steps: 1. 1. Ensur Ensure tha e that the...
  • Page 155     Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting 7. 7. Look i Look into t nto the bat he battery tery enclos enclosure a ure and re nd remove move any fo any foreign reign mater material ial that that is is  preventing a good battery connection.
  • Page 156 (to the right of “Label”) is LESS than 2.9.10 (that is, than 2.9.10 (that is, 2.9.08 or 2.9.07), call yo 2.9.08 or 2.9.07), call your Particle Measuring Systems representative or ur Particle Measuring Systems representative or distributor. distributor.
  • Page 157     Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting 4. 4. If us If using Mi ing Microso crosoft In ft Interne ternet Expl t Explorer orer, and w , and web page eb page won't won't load p load properl roperly y , ,  press CTRL key while selecting “REFRESH”...
  • Page 158      Appendix B  Appendix B  Connecting to a Computer or Network  Connecting to a Computer or Network This appendix describes how to establish communications between This appendix describes how to establish communications between your your LASAIR II and a laptop or desktop PC. This involves setting up network LASAIR II and a laptop or desktop PC.
  • Page 159 NOTE: NOTE: Both types of cable are available from Particle Measuring Systems. Both types of cable are available from Particle Measuring Systems. The Ethernet cables and their part numbers are listed below: The Ethernet cables and their part numbers are listed below: C C a a b b l l e e P P a a r r t t N N o o .

  • Page 160: Comm Setup-Network Screen

        Web Browser Interface Web Browser Interface From the Main Display Screen, navigate to From the Main Display Screen, navigate to the Comm Setup-Network screen. the Comm Setup-Network screen.  by pressing the Main Setup softkey  by pressing the Main Setup softkey and then the Comm Setup softkey and then the Comm Setup softkey Figure B-1: Comm Setup-Network Screen...
  • Page 161     Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network  Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network  Gateway Gateway The gateway address is used when communicating The gateway address is used when communicating across a different across a different network.
  • Page 162     Web Browser Interface Web Browser Interface In the Configuration Tab, highlight the TCP/IP network component. In the Configuration Tab, highlight the TCP/IP network component. There may be more than one TCP/IP ne There may be more than one TCP/IP network component. Choose the twork component.
  • Page 163     Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network  Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network  T T ype in the ype in the Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask. The IP address and netmask is required. If you need to set the Gateway The IP address and netmask is required.
  • Page 164      Appendix C  Appendix C  Downloading Data to Facility Net  Downloading Data to Facility Net Overview Overview Data on a LASAIR II can Data on a LASAIR II can be downloaded into Facility Net (or Pharmaceu be downloaded into Facility Net (or Pharmaceutical tical  Net) by means of either a Real-Tim  Net) by means of either a Real-Time-Station or a Network Station.
  • Page 165     Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net Configuring LASAIR II to Communicate with Facility Net Configuring LASAIR II to Communicate with Facility Net • • Ensure that the LASAIR II is not already connected to Facility Net (or to any Ensure that the LASAIR II is not already connected to Facility Net (or to any other communications or control network).
  • Page 166     Configuring Facility Net (or Pharmaceutical Net) for the LASAIR II Configuring Facility Net (or Pharmaceutical Net) for the LASAIR II Enter the specific IP address in the Enter the specific IP address in the Sensor IP Address  field.  field.
  • Page 167     Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net • • If previously commanded to do so, it will then If previously commanded to do so, it will then erase the LASAIR II data file. erase the LASAIR II data file.
  • Page 168     Miscellaneous Miscellaneous NOTE: NOTE: If you already have configured Facility Net to download one LASAIR If you already have configured Facility Net to download one LASAIR II's data in one mode (say Case A), and you now need to use another LASAIR II's data in one mode (say Case A), and you now need to use another LASAIR II in the other mode (say Case B), II in the other mode (say Case B), then you will need to c...
  • Page 169     Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net Mobile-Collected Data (Case A): Erase Regularly Mobile-Collected Data (Case A): Erase Regularly Facility Net is unable to interleave data (arrange data in Facility Net is unable to interleave data (arrange data in a non-contiguous way to a non-contiguous way to increase performance) from overlapping chronological periods.
  • Page 170      Appendix D  Appendix D  TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview  TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview NOTE: NOTE: This information is provided to help LASAIR II users who are not This information is provided to help LASAIR II users who are not familiar with TCP/IP protocol understand more about the LASAIR II familiar with TCP/IP protocol understand more about the LASAIR II configuration process.
  • Page 171     Appendix D: TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview Appendix D: TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview T T o use the o use the Windows for Workgroups TCP/IP Windows for Workgroups TCP/IP PING: PING: With Windows running, open a DOS window by double-clicking on the With Windows running, open a DOS window by double-clicking on the MS-DOS Prompt icon.
  • Page 172      Appendix E  Appendix E  Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format  Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format With this file format, you can properly label the value With this file format, you can properly label the value headings. The following headings. The following items are numbered in the order that they will appear in the CSV file.
  • Page 173     Appendix E: Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format Appendix E: Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format CSV V CSV Value Format alue Format and Description and Description (Continued) (Continued) Ref. Ref. Data Description Data Description Flow OK  Flow OK  : 1 = OK, 0 = bad. (Language : 1 = OK, 0 = bad.
  • Page 174     CSV V CSV Value Format alue Format and Description and Description (Continued) (Continued) Ref. Ref. Data Description Data Description Units 1 Units 1 : User name (10 char max). Might be dedicated to temperature : User name (10 char max). Might be dedicated to temperature sensor if probe enabled.
  • Page 175     Appendix E: Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format Appendix E: Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format CSV V CSV Value Format alue Format and Description and Description (Continued) (Continued) Ref. Ref. Data Description Data Description Max 5 Max 5 : See above. : See above.
  • Page 176      Appendix F  Appendix F  PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation)  PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation) This protocol is designed to be used This protocol is designed to be used on an RS-485 ba on an RS-485 based system, with multiple sed system, with multiple individually addressable instruments.
  • Page 177 Commands in the PMS protocol are formatted in the following manner. For users wishing to write their own drivers, basic communication routines are users wishing to write their own drivers, basic communication routines are available from Particle Measuring Systems. available from Particle Measuring Systems. Formatting Command Codes...
  • Page 178     Multi-Drop Command Coding Overview Multi-Drop Command Coding Overview CDELAY sec CDELAY sec Response: “ Response: “ ” ” RDELAY sec RDELAY sec This is a backward compatible command. De This is a backward compatible command. Delay is specified as start of first lay is specified as start of first sample to start of next sample.
  • Page 179     Appendix F: Multidrop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation) Appendix F: Multidrop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation) Response: “ Response: “ ” ” “ “ ” ” RPQ 1 RPQ 1  or  or RPQ 0 RPQ 0 Pop oldest sample off of data queue. This command will un-erase the Pop oldest sample off of data queue.
  • Page 180     Multi-Drop Command Coding Overview Multi-Drop Command Coding Overview CVOL nnnn.n CVOL nnnn.n Response: “ Response: “ ” ” RVOL RVOL Set sample volume to Set sample volume to  in feet  in feet (CF). (Causes LASAIR II to sample (CF).
  • Page 181     Appendix F: Multidrop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation) Appendix F: Multidrop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation) Multi-Drop CTD2 Command Multi-Drop CTD2 Command Data Format Data Format The data format for the CTD2 co The data format for the CTD2 command is essentially the CSV format with mmand is essentially the CSV format with several several...
  • Page 182      Appendix G  Appendix G  LASAIR II Native Serial (RS-2332)  LASAIR II Native Serial (RS-2332) Communications Communications The LASAIR II native communications mode is a The LASAIR II native communications mode is a simple, RS-232 point-to- simple, RS-232 point-to-  point protocol,  point protocol, with no with no addressing or...
  • Page 183     Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications A command failed due to other circumstances. The A command failed due to other circumstances. The most likely cause most likely cause Error Error is that the serial interface did not execute the “...
  • Page 184     C Commands C Commands C Commands C Commands Supported C Commands Supported C Commands Set Date-Year. Two digit year  Set Date-Year. Two digit year  C 0 yy C 0 yy  Set Date-Month  Set Date-Month C 1 mm C 1 mm Set Date-Day Set Date-Day C 2 dd...
  • Page 185     Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications C 33 min C 33 min Set Purge Delay Time Minutes Set Purge Delay Time Minutes C 34 sec C 34 sec Set Purge Delay Time Seconds Set Purge Delay Time Seconds C 38 [1/0] C 38 [1/0]...
  • Page 186     C Commands C Commands Search Search Alarm Alarm Print Print On/Off On/Off C Command Table Format C Command Table Format These commands are from the C command above. All of these commands are These commands are from the C command above. All of these commands are redundant, and are provided for u redundant, and are provided for users of existing LASAIRs who want to sers of existing LASAIRs who want to...
  • Page 187     Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications Command List Command List All commands are case All commands are case insensitive. T insensitive. Text variables in commands ext variables in commands do retain do retain capital and lowercase letters.
  • Page 188     Command List Command List control of the instrument. This can be used as a check if an error occurs while control of the instrument. This can be used as a check if an error occurs while executing another command. Using the executing another command.
  • Page 189     Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications Set to continuous sampling, with group size = 1. Set to continuous sampling, with group size = 1. Enable/disable the print at end of sample feature. Enable/disable the print at end of sample feature.
  • Page 190      Appendix H  Appendix H  Pharmaceutical (T  Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output wo-channel) Output Mode Mode T T o support some pharmaceutical applications, the LASAIR o support some pharmaceutical applications, the LASAIR II can be configured II can be configured µ µ µ...

  • Page 191: Comm Setup, Network Dialog Box

        Appendix H: Pharmaceutical (two-channel) Output Mode Appendix H: Pharmaceutical (two-channel) Output Mode Enable the edit mode and place a check mark in the Enable the edit mode and place a check mark in the  Enable TCP/IP   Enable TCP/IP    check box.  check box.
  • Page 192     Serial Number Output to Pharmaceutical Net Serial Number Output to Pharmaceutical Net Press the Press the Return Arr  Return Arrow ow icon softkey to save the c  icon softkey to save the check box status and exit heck box status and exit µ...
  • Page 193     Appendix H: Pharmaceutical (two-channel) Output Mode Appendix H: Pharmaceutical (two-channel) Output Mode This page is intentionally left blank. This page is intentionally left blank. Page Page H-4 LASAIR LASAIR II II Operator’s Operator’s Manual Manual...
  • Page 194      Appendix I  Appendix I  USB Host Port  USB Host Port The USB host port may be The USB host port may be used to either: used to either: a) save sample data to a a) save sample data to a FLASH key device in CSV FLASH key device in CSV file format file format OR ...
  • Page 195     Appendix I: USB Host Port Appendix I: USB Host Port Unsupported USB Devices Unsupported USB Devices • • USB hub devices USB hub devices • • memory card readers memory card readers Using a USB Keyboard Using a USB Keyboard USB keyboards are plug-and-play.

  • Page 196: Usb Filename Pop-Up Dialog Box

        Copying Sample Data to a USB FLASH Key Copying Sample Data to a USB FLASH Key Figure I-2: USB Filename Pop-Up Dialog Box Figure I-2: USB Filename Pop-Up Dialog Box The default The default filename is: filename is: InstrumentName-YYYYMMDD.CSV InstrumentName-YYYYMMDD.CSV , where , where YYYY YYYY...
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  • Page 198      Appendix J  Appendix J  4-20 mA Input and Output  4-20 mA Input and Output 4-20 mA Input 4-20 mA Input Up to four optional sensors can be co Up to four optional sensors can be connected to LASAIR II’s 4–20 mA nnected to LASAIR II’s 4–20 mA connector (type DB15F) on the connector (type DB15F) on the rear of the case.
  • Page 199     Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output 4-20 4-20 mA Input Setup Values mA Input Setup Values ÷ ÷ Scale = Total range Scale = Total range  16  16 Offset = Minimum value Offset = Minimum value Units = Unit of measure Units = Unit of measure...
  • Page 200     4-20 mA Output 4-20 mA Output 4-20 mA Output 4-20 mA Output LASAIR II (software version 1.4.0 or newer) supports 4-20 mA output. This LASAIR II (software version 1.4.0 or newer) supports 4-20 mA output. This feature is enabled and configured from the feature is enabled and configured from the 4-20 mA Out Setup Screen 4-20 mA Out Setup Screen.

  • Page 201: Ma Output Setup Screen

        Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output 4-20 mA Output: Setup Screen P 4-20 mA Output: Setup Screen Parameters arameters F F i i e e l l d d o o r r I I c c o o n n N N a a m m e e a a n n d d F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n Enable/Disable Enable/Disable...
  • Page 202     4-20 mA Output 4-20 mA Output When the value is correct, press the Enter button When the value is correct, press the Enter button again to save the value again to save the value and disable the Field Edit Mode. disable the Field Edit Mode.
  • Page 203     Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output 4–20 mA Out Status Channel 4–20 mA Out Status Channel Channel 1 can be used to monitor the following information: Channel 1 can be used to monitor the following information: •...
  • Page 204     Channel Particle Scale Considerations Channel Particle Scale Considerations The counts recorded at a given scale are a function of the accuracy and The counts recorded at a given scale are a function of the accuracy and resolution of the instrument reading the channel, as we resolution of the instrument reading the channel, as well as the accuracy and ll as the accuracy and resolution of the LASAIR II output.
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  • Page 206      Appendix K  Appendix K  Accessories and Supplies  Accessories and Supplies R R e e p p l l a a c c e e m m e e n n t t P P a a r r t t o o r r A A c c c c e e s s s s o o r r y y P P a a r r t t N N u u m m b b e e r  ...
  • Page 207 Your local waste authority will have information on return and collection systems in your area. collection systems in your area. For California consumers, contact Particle Measuring Systems, Customer Service For California consumers, contact Particle Measuring Systems, Customer Service Department at (877)-475-3317 for instructions on returning used, rechargeable Department at (877)-475-3317 for instructions on returning used, rechargeable  batteries for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal at no cost.
  • Page 208      Appendix L  Appendix L  HHIPA  HHIPA For users who prefer the beep mode For users who prefer the beep mode to be controlled at the probe, to be controlled at the probe, the Hand-Held the Hand-Held Isokinetic Probe (Audible) (HHIP Isokinetic Probe (Audible) (HHIPA) is a sampling A) is a sampling probe with an probe with an LED activity...
  • Page 209     Appendix L: HHIPA Appendix L: HHIPA When a leak is found, ad When a leak is found, adjust the thumbwheel switch until you can count just the thumbwheel switch until you can count the number of flashes/beeps per second to get a number of flashes/beeps per second to get a rough idea of the severity of rough idea of the severity of the leak.

  • Page 210: Comm Setup-Serial Dialog Box

         Appendix M  Appendix M  TouchRam  TouchRam T T ouchRam buttons are a ha ouchRam buttons are a hardware alternative to sampling recipes. A small rdware alternative to sampling recipes. A small metal memory button is programmed with sampling parameters and a location metal memory button is programmed with sampling parameters and a location name.
  • Page 211     Appendix M: TouchRam Appendix M: TouchRam T T ouchRam buttons are a ha ouchRam buttons are a hardware alternative to sampling recipes. A small rdware alternative to sampling recipes. A small metal memory button is programmed with sampling parameters and a location metal memory button is programmed with sampling parameters and a location name.
  • Page 212     Writing TouchRam Buttons Writing TouchRam Buttons To read a TouchRam button: To read a TouchRam button: Attach the TouchRam wand to the Attach the TouchRam wand to the RS-232 connector. RS-232 connector. Position and hold the TouchRam wand over the button. The button should fit Position and hold the TouchRam wand over the button.
  • Page 213     Appendix M: TouchRam Appendix M: TouchRam Compatibility With MiniLaz Buttons Compatibility With MiniLaz Buttons The LASAIR II is compatible with MiniLaz TouchRAM buttons, but there are The LASAIR II is compatible with MiniLaz TouchRAM buttons, but there are some differences.
  • Page 214     LASAIR II TouchRAM Button Data Format LASAIR II TouchRAM Button Data Format Print Average Flag (Older software will read: Default 0 Print Average Flag (Older software will read: Default 0) ) [GLOBAL_ALARMS] [GLOBAL_ALARMS] E E n n a a b b l l e e d d B B u u z z z z e e r r _ _ E E n n a a b b l l e e d d [PARTICLE_ALARMS] [PARTICLE_ALARMS]...
  • Page 215     Appendix M: TouchRam Appendix M: TouchRam T T ouchRAM Buttons with ouchRAM Buttons with TCP/IP Address TCP/IP Address In facilities with Pharmaceutical Net software, data sampled at various locations In facilities with Pharmaceutical Net software, data sampled at various locations can be conveniently downloaded to Pharmaceutical Net, and then analyzed and can be conveniently downloaded to Pharmaceutical Net, and then analyzed and archived.
  • Page 216     Rules for Reading TouchRAM Buttons Rules for Reading TouchRAM Buttons • • If the TCP/IP address is different, a message is displayed showing the new If the TCP/IP address is different, a message is displayed showing the new TCP/IP address and the new location.
  • Page 217     Appendix M: TouchRam Appendix M: TouchRam Figure M-4: Dialog Box when TCP/IP address cannot be changed Figure M-4: Dialog Box when TCP/IP address cannot be changed Limitations of Setting TCP/IP Limitations of Setting TCP/IP Address with a Address with a T T ouchRAM Button ouchRAM Button T T ouchRAM buttons with TCP/IP address do not ouchRAM buttons with TCP/IP address do not contain all network parameters...
  • Page 218     Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Small Small TouchRAM Button (memory storage) Part No. MI399 TouchRAM Button (memory storage) Part No. MI399 magnetic buttons, the size of a magnetic buttons, the size of a coin, which can store information about the coin, which can store information about the desired sampling parameters for the location where the button is posted desired sampling parameters for the location where the button is posted...
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  • Page 220: Warning

         Appendix N  Appendix N  International Precautions  International Precautions WARNING WARNING This instrument is a Class I laser product. Use of controls, or adjustment, or This instrument is a Class I laser product. Use of controls, or adjustment, or  performance of procedures  performance of procedures other than those other than those specified here may r...

  • Page 221: Hazard Symbols

        Appendix N: International Precautions Appendix N: International Precautions Hazard Symbols Hazard Symbols The meaning of hazard The meaning of hazard symbols appearing on the equipment is as symbols appearing on the equipment is as follows: follows: S S y y m m b b o o l l N N a a t t u u r r e e o o f f H H a a z z a a r r d d Attention, consult Attention, consult...

  • Page 222: Warnschilder

        Warnschilder  Warnschilder  Die, an dem Gerat angebrachten Die, an dem Gerat angebrachten W W arnschilder haben folgende Bedeutungen: arnschilder haben folgende Bedeutungen: S S y y m m b b o o l l G G e e f f a a h h r r e e n n a a r r t t Achtung! In den beiliegenden Achtung! In den beiliegenden Unterlagen nachschlagen...

  • Page 223: Simbolos De Peligro

        Appendix N: International Precautions Appendix N: International Precautions Simbolos de peligro Simbolos de peligro Los simbolos de peligro que aparecen en el equipo significan: Los simbolos de peligro que aparecen en el equipo significan: S S í í m m b b o o l l o o N N a a t t u u r r a a l l e e z z a a d d e e l l P P e e l l i i g g r r o o Atención, consultar los Atención, consultar los...
  • Page 224     Index Index audio audio alarm alarm 5-11 5-11 Symbols Symbols "---", "---", no no battery battery icon icon 3-8 audio audio enable/disable enable/disable 5-12 5-12 "???", "???", charger charger communications communications faulty faulty 3-8 Auto Increment check box Auto Increment check box "X"...
  • Page 225     Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup) Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup) C C Command Command Table Table Format Format G-5 5-22 5-22 Cable Cable Pin-outs Pin-outs J-1 communications, establishing through a web communications, establishing through a web Cable Cable Requirements Requirements B-1  browser  browser 7-11...
  • Page 226     Index Index CTD Command Command Data Data Format Format F-5 TCP/IP TCP/IP address address cannot cannot be be changed changed M-8 CTD2 F-4 CTD2 F-4 dialog box dialog box CTD2 CTD2 Command Command Data Data Format Format F-6 Auto Auto Increment Increment 8-14,...
  • Page 227     Field Field Editing Editing Functions Functions 5-2 Technology 8-5 Technology 8-5 fields fields interference with Ethernet or serial interference with Ethernet or serial main main setup setup screen screen 5-17 5-17 communications communications and and the the display display screens screens 5- 5- filter,...
  • Page 228     Index Index 8-15 8-15 CPQ F-4 CPQ F-4 Location Names, copying from a file to Location Names, copying from a file to CQC F-4 CQC F-4 LASAIR LASAIR II II 7-19 7-19 CSN F-4 CSN F-4 location names, copying from LASAIR II to a location names, copying from LASAIR II to a CSR F-4 CSR F-4...
  • Page 229     PC, dedicated PC, dedicated or or networked, networked, connecting to connecting to 7-9 report, report, print print statistics statistics 8-20 8-20 PC, using using LASAIR LASAIR II II with with 7-1 Reports 1-8 Reports 1-8 Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output Mode Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output Mode Restoring Restoring Deleted...
  • Page 230     Index Index Setting the TCP/IP Address in a TouchRAM Setting the TCP/IP Address in a TouchRAM Statistics Statistics Mode Mode 8-1–8-23 8-1–8-23 Button M-6 Button M-6 Statistics Statistics Mode and Mode and Main Main Display Display Screen Screen 8-2 Setting Setting Up Up the...
  • Page 231     Protocol Protocol Mode Mode M-2 windows, windows, setup setup in in browser browser interface interface 7-17 7-17 Troubleshooting A-1 Troubleshooting A-1 Writing Writing TouchRAM TouchRAM Buttons Buttons M-3 tubing, tubing, internal internal 1-6 yellow and yellow and red fl red flashes and ashes and alarm alarm limits...

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