Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ApexRemote User manual


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Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
ApexRemote Airborne Particle Counter
Operating Manual

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Manufactured by:
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
1221 Disk Drive
Medford, Oregon 97501
LWS Part Number 248083447-1 Rev1

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Inc.
1221 Disk Drive
Medford, OR 97501 USA
Declares that the product:
Product Name: REMOTE Airborne Particle Counter
Model Number(s): ApexRemote Series
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:
SAFETY EN61010-1:2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1:
General Requirements IEC 61010-1:2010
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1:
General Requirements
LASER SAFETY Guidance on Laser Products: Conforms to FDA 21 CFR
Chapter 1 Subchapter 1
EMC EN61326-1:2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use EN 61326-1:2006
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 marking accordingly.
Hanford Choy - Director Engineering
Fremont, CA. Feb 19, 2015
CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 1010.1-1992
IEC 60825-1 Am. 2
IEC 60601-2-22
(Laser Notice 50)


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Table of Contents
About this Manual
Text Conventions ................................................................................................................ i
Additional Help ................................................................................................................... i
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
Accessories .................................................................................................................... 2-2
ApexRemote Specifications ........................................................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3 Get Started
Unpacking and Initial Inspection ................................................................................... 3-1
Identify the ApexRemote Model ................................................................................... 3-1
Compare Contents .......................................................................................................... 3-1
Configuration Kit ........................................................................................................... 3-1
Software and SmartPort cable Setup ................................................................. 3-2
Date Settings: ..................................................................................................... 3-6
Factory Standard Settings .............................................................................................. 3-6
ApexRemote PoE Model: .................................................................................. 3-6
ApexRemote Serial: ........................................................................................... 3-7
Operation ....................................................................................................................... 3-9
Understanding the LEDs .................................................................................... 3-9
Chapter 4 Communications
ApexRemote Serial DIP Switches ................................................................................. 4-1
DIP Switch Definitions ...................................................................................... 4-2
Communication Modes .......................................................................... 4-2
DIP Switch Addressing .......................................................................... 4-3

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Communicating with ApexRemote Serial Instrument ................................................... 4-3
Serial Data / Power Port ..................................................................................... 4-3
RS-485 Communications ....................................................................... 4-5
Communicating with ApexRemote PoE Instrument ..................................................... 4-6
ApexRemote PoE Communications .................................................................. 4-6
Ethernet Settings: ................................................................................... 4-7
ApexRemote Web Page Interface .................................................................................. 4-8
Chapter 5 Maintenance Procedures
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 5-1
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 5-1
Calibration ......................................................................................................... 5-1
Zero Count Test ............................................................................................................. 5-1
Fault Isolation ................................................................................................................ 5-2
Instrument Service Report ............................................................................................. 5-2
Chapter 6 Program with the MODBUS Protocol
DIP Switches .................................................................................................................. 6-1
Protocol Settings ............................................................................................................ 6-1
Power On/Auto Start ...................................................................................................... 6-1
Running the Instrument Using MODBUS ..................................................................... 6-2
AUTOMATIC Counting Mode ......................................................................... 6-2
Configuring with the MODBUS Protocol ..................................................................... 6-3
Setting the Real Time Clock .............................................................................. 6-3
Changing the Default Instrument Parameters .................................................... 6-4
Using Sensor Setting Registers .............................................................. 6-4
Location (Register 40026) ..................................................................... 6-5
Hold Time (Registers 40031, 40032) .................................................... 6-5
Sample Time (Registers 40033, 40034) ................................................ 6-5
Alarm Enable Registers ..................................................................................... 6-6
Enable Alarming for a Channel ............................................................. 6-7
Threshold Setup Registers ................................................................................. 6-7
Setting the Alarm Threshold Value ....................................................... 6-8
Chapter 7 Install
Install the ApexRemote ................................................................................................. 7-1
Installation Basics: ............................................................................................. 7-1
Installing the SmartBracket/ApexRemote ......................................................... 7-1
Tools/Hardware Required: ..................................................................... 7-1
Installing ApexRemote without SmartBracket .................................................. 7-4
Communication Ports .................................................................................................... 7-6

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ApexRemote Serial: ........................................................................................... 7-6
ApexRemote PoE: .............................................................................................. 7-6
Power Consumption: .......................................................................................... 7-6
Outlet Port (Vacuum Input) ............................................................................... 7-6
SmartBracket Settings ........................................................................................ 7-7
Realtime LMS Pro/Pharma Data Download .................................................................. 7-8
Shipping Instructions ..................................................................................................... 7-8
Appendix A ApexRemote MODBUS Register Map v1.50
COMM Settings ............................................................................................................ A-1
Supported MODBUS Commands ................................................................................. A-1
Sensor Settings Registers .................................................................................. A-2
Device Options ..................................................................................... A-6
Device Status ........................................................................................ A-6
Alarm Enable Registers .................................................................................. A-10
Enable Alarming for a Channel .......................................................... A-11
Threshold Setup Registers .............................................................................. A-11
Setting the Alarm Threshold Value .................................................... A-12
Data Registers ............................................................................................................. A-12
Device Status Word ........................................................................................ A-16
Data Enable Registers ..................................................................................... A-17
Appendix B Limited Warranty
Limitation Of Warranties: .............................................................................................. B-1
Warranty Of Repairs After Initial Two (2) Year Warranty: .......................................... B-1
Index

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