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  • Page 3 Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions REMOTE Liquid Particle Counters (4-20mA Output) Operating Manual...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2007- 2015 by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by any means except as permitted in writing by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. The information contained herein constitutes valuable trade secrets of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 ........................
  • Page 6 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual 4-20mA Wiring ......................3-7 Data Port ........................3-7 2-Wire System ....................3-8 3-Wire System ....................3-9 Chapter 4 Programming General ........................... 4-1 DIP Switches ........................4-1 DIP Switch Settings ....................... 4-2 GENERAL DEFINITIONS ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 5 Technical Data Introduction ........................5-1 Control Design ....................... 5-1 START ......................5-1 SETUP ......................5-1 Startup Example: ..................5-2 COUNT ......................5-2 TIMER ....................... 5-2 OUTPUT ......................5-3 ALARM ......................5-3 SERVICE ALERT ..................... 5-3 EXTERNAL ALARM ..................
  • Page 8 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual t-iv 248083296-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual provides detailed operation and use instructions for the Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counters (referred to as RLPC) with 4-20mA output. Text The following typefaces have the following meanings: Conventions Note: italics Represents information not to be typed...
  • Page 10 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual 248083296-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 General Safety

    General Safety Safety Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual. It is the Considerations responsibilty of the the user to familiarize themselves with the meaning of a warning before operating the particle sensor. Warnings may appear in the left margin of the page next to the subject or step to which it applies or within the step itself.

  • Page 12: Electrostatic Safety Information

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual Electrostatic Safety Information WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic Using a wrist-strap without an components. Therefore, all service or maintenance work should be isolation resistor will done at a static-safe work station. A static-safe work station can be...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Introduction

    Introduction Overview This operating manual introduces the Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter models RLPC 0.1 m, RLPC 0.2 μm, RLPC 0.3 m RLPC 0.5 μm . Included in this manual are instructions for operation, communications and maintenance. Description The RLPC 0.1 m, RLPC 0.2 μm, RLPC 0.3 m...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual imaged onto a photodiode. The photodiode converts the light into an electrical current which is converted to voltage and amplified by the electronics. The result is a voltage pulse each time a particle crosses the LASER beam.

  • Page 15: Rlpc 0.1 M Specifications

    Data Storage 250 Samples Communication Modes RS232C via RJ45 to PC, 4-20mA or ASCII LED Indicators Power, Service, Sampling Supporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System, LMS XChange Concentration Limit 64,000 counts/ml @ 5% Coincidence Error Power Input 24VDC@ 150mA Requirements External Alarm Output...

  • Page 16: Rlpc 0.2 M Specifications

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual RLPC 0.2 m Table 2-2 RLPC 0.2 m Specifications Specifications 0.2 - 2.0 μm Size Range Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.2, 0.3 m; 0.2, 0.5 m; 0.2, 1.0 m; Standard: 0.2, 2.0 m...

  • Page 17: Rlpc 0.3 M Specifications

    Data Storage 250 Samples Communication Modes RS232C via RJ45 to PC, 4-20mA or ASCII LED Indicators Power, Service, Sampling Supporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System, LMS XChange Concentration Limit 4,000 counts/ml @ 5% Coincidence Error Power Input 24VDC@ 150mA Requirements External Alarm Output...

  • Page 18: Rlpc 0.5 M Specifications

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual RLPC 0.5 m Table 2-4 RLPC 0.5 m Specifications Specifications 0.5 - 5.0 μm Size Range Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.5, 1.0 m; 0.5, 2.0 m; 0.5, 5.0 m Flow Rate 100 ml/min, + 5%, User-controlled...

  • Page 19: Rlpc Chemical Compatibility

    Buffered Hydrofluoric Acid or BHF, BOE Buffered Oxide Etch ST-20 Solution Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide TMAH The manufacturer recommends that Lighthouse instruments be calibrated annually by a Certified Lighthouse Service Provider to ensure they continue to perform within specifications. 248083296-1 Rev 3...
  • Page 20 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual 248083296-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Get Started

    SHIPPING CAPS! Annual The manufacturer recommends that Lighthouse instruments be Calibration calibrated annually by a Certified Lighthouse Service Provider to ensure it continues to perform within specification. Shipping Should it become necessary to return the unit to the factory for any...

  • Page 22: Leds

    3. Seal container or carton securely. Mark "FRAGILE" and write the RMA number in any unmarked corner. 4. Return to the address instructed by a Lighthouse representative. LEDs Understanding the LEDs The front-panel LEDs have specific meanings when illuminated. The figure below shows location of the LEDs and gives a brief description of their meaning.

  • Page 23: Instrument Overview

    Get Started Instrument Outlet Nozzle Overview The Outlet Nozzle on the top of the instrument uses ¼" flare tubing and allows the liquid sample to flow back to the system being sampled. Outlet Nozzle Figure 3-2 Unit’s Top Connections The ¼" flare connector on the bottom of the unit is the Inlet Nozzle and needs to be connected to the system being sampled.

  • Page 24: Communication Ports

    PC COM port and is used for single-unit communications Doing so will damage the sensor and void the only. Please contact a Lighthouse Sales Representative for the LWS warranty. RS232 converter kit. For more information, please see “Programming” on page 4-1 .

  • Page 25: Inlet Nozzle

    + 5% through the sensor to insure the accuracy of the data. flow rate of 100 ml/min + 5% through the sensor. If there are any questions or problems during system setup, please contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions’ Technical Support at techsupport@golighthouse.com. Outlet Nozzle...

  • Page 26: Attaching Sensor

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual Attaching This section instructs how to attach sample tubing and wiring and start using the RLPC. Sensor WARNING: Use of safety measures when working with liquids around electronics Please follow the standard cannot be stressed enough.

  • Page 27: 4-20Ma Wiring

    Please review the following drawings for the correct wiring required by Wiring this instrument to function properly. If there are any doubts or questions, please contact Lighthouse Technical Support. Data Port Connector J10 on the bottom of the instrument is used to communicate with a Facility Management System.

  • Page 28: 2-Wire System

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual Figure 3-5 J10 Connector, Showing Pinout 2-Wire System WARNING: Make sure wiring matches that shown in the two diagrams. Otherwise, at the least, communications will be faulty and, at the worst, damage to the equipment may result.

  • Page 29: 3-Wire System

    Get Started 3-Wire System Figure 3-7 Three-Wire Communication Diagram 248083296-1 Rev 3...
  • Page 30 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual 3-10 248083296-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Programming

    Programming General The REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) family of instruments can be programmed in either of two ways. The DIP switches can be used to set the Sampling Time and Range values. If an ASCII terminal is connected to the instrument, it can program the unit’s Sample Time, Range, Service High, Service Low, Alarm Threshold and Suppress Alarm Count.

  • Page 32: Dip Switch Settings

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Switch Numbers Figure 4-2 Panel Removed, Switches Exposed DIP Switch GENERAL DEFINITIONS Settings OFF (DOWN) = 0, ON (UP) = 1 Switch Number1234 5678...

  • Page 33: Procedure To Set Dip Switches

    2. Set the DIP Switches to the desired Time and Range, using the information above. 3. Apply power to the instrument. Example Startup Echo, Reading DIP Switches: Lighthouse Remote Instrument (4-20mA): - reading dip switch: Sample Time = 60 secs Range1= 10000.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Instrument To A Terminal

    Programming Port Figure 4-3 The Programming Port, Showing Pin Numbers A modular adapter, RJ-45 to DB-9, is available from Lighthouse. The pinouts of the adapter are shown in the table below: Table 4-1 RJ-45 to DB-9 Connections RJ-45 Pin...
  • Page 35 Programming Figure 4-4 COM Port Properties 6. Configure the ASCII settings as follows: Figure 4-5 ASCII Settings 248083296-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 36: Power Up

    The user can set DIP Switch 8 to ON (UP, 1) to eliminate the 20 second timer when the unit is next powered up. Lighthouse recommends before powering up the instrument to make a list of the commands and parameters to use, avoiding any unwanted timeouts.

  • Page 37: Ascii Programming Syntax

    Programming Range2= 1000. Service High = 3000 mV Service Low = 145 mV Alarm Channel = 1 Alarm Threshold = 1000 counts Suppress Alarms = 2 Channel 1 = Channel 2 = 5. Type: <m1> -- the unit’s menu is displayed to show commands to use to change parameters.

  • Page 38: Handshake

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual Note: <x [yyyy]> The < and > characters are part of the command and must be where: typed. The brackets [ and ] are field delimiters and are < = Start Character not typed.

  • Page 39: Command Set

    Programming Command Set VERBOSE MODE Note: <V> Upper case V Normally, VERBOSE MODE is off and the computer responds with <OK> after each command is received and correctly implemented. Turning on VERBOSE MODE tells the computer to echo back the information to the screen.

  • Page 40: Start/Stop Counting Mode

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual Type: <m1> Response: <m1> *** User Menu *** <?> Display Parameters <V> Verbose Mode <sa> Start Counting <sb> Stop Counting <gv> Get Version Number <ra#> Set Range 1 (counts) <rb#> Set Range 2 (counts) <ta#>...

  • Page 41: Get Current Version Number

    Programming Type: <sb> Response: <sb>STOP GET CURRENT VERSION NUMBER <gv> Shows current version number of the device firmware. Type: <gv> Response: <gv> Version: 010 SET CHANNEL RANGES Note: -- sets upper range of channel 1 where # is the range <ra#>...

  • Page 42: Set Sample Time (Seconds)

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual <rb7500>Range2= 7500. SET SAMPLE TIME (seconds) Note: <ta#> Sample times <5 seconds are not recommended. Sets sample time in # seconds, where # >1 and nnnn < 3600. Type: <ta30> Response: <ta30>Sample Time = 30 secs...

  • Page 43: Hyperterminal Alarm Alert Without Alarm Suppression

    Programming Type: <ab1000> Response: <ab1000>Alarm Threshold= 1000 counts Hyperterminal Alarm Alert without Alarm Suppression: Note: In this example, the Alarm Suppress is disabled (0). The field bk= 429 in this example is the "backlight" function which secs=1: ch1-2: 285, 48 , bk= 429 is a measurement of secs=2: ch1-2: 487, 89 , bk= 429 scattered light in the...

  • Page 44: Hyperterminal Alarm Alert With Alarm Suppression

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual Hyperterminal Alarm Alert with Alarm Suppression: In this example, the Alarm Suppress is set to 2. <ae2>Suppress Alarms = 2 secs=1: ch1-2: 0, 0 , bk= 429 secs=2: ch1-2: 681, 430 , bk= 2558 secs=3: ch1-2: 1629, 886 , bk= 444 Sample: ch1-2: 1629, 886 Range1= 10000, Range2= 5000.

  • Page 45: Hyperterminal Service Alert Example

    Programming Hyperterminal Service Alert Example: secs=1: ch1-2: 667, 214 , bk= 463 secs=2: ch1-2: 2262, 1395 , bk= 449 secs=3: ch1-2: 2890, 1608 , bk= 434 secs=4: ch1-2: 4719, 2983 , bk= 4995, service alert. secs=5: ch1-2: 4719, 2983 , bk= 4995, service alert. Sample: ch1-2: 4719, 2983 Range1= 10000, Range2= 5000.

  • Page 46: Get Background Light Value

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual Type: <ib> Response: <ib>Show 1 sec data. After starting the counter with <sa>, the device will show the samples collecting every second. secs=1: ch1-2: 0, 0. , bk= 424 secs=2: ch1-2: 0, 0. , bk= 424 secs=3: ch1-2: 0, 0.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Technical Data

    Technical Data Introduction This chapter describes the operation and programming of the instrument. Control Design Setup Count Timer Output Start Alarm Counts Figure 5-1 States for the RLPC 4-20mA Particle Counter START • Starts microprocessor, and initializes hardware. SETUP • If DIP Switches all = 0 ==>...

  • Page 48: Startup Example

    Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual commands are received (all DIP switches = 0) or if an invalid command is received, the instrument will recall its last stored parameters (or default settings) and continue to use them.

  • Page 49: Output

    Technical Data OUTPUT • Outputs counts on CH1 and CH2 lines in 4-20 mA output currents. • When counts are greater than the alarm threshold, after a "suppress" # of consecutive alarm conditions, the Alarm Relay is turned on. ALARM If the CH1 or CH2 count exceeds the programmed ALARM threshold then: •...
  • Page 50 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual 248083296-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 51: Appendix A Maintenance

    Maintenance Flow Cell The Flow Cell is an integral part of the RLPC sensor and must be Cleaning cleaned periodically to maintain the counting accuracy of the sensor. The RLPC sensor will detect when its flow cell needs cleaning and indicate this by turning on the service LED.
  • Page 52 12. Reconnect power to the RLPC and verify the service light is off to determine if the flow cell was cleaned successfully. If this fails to resolve the issue, contact Lighthouse Technical Support at 1-800-945-5905 (Toll Free USA) or 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of...

  • Page 53: Appendix B Limited Warranty

    Upon expiration of the initial two-year warranty, all parts and extend the period of warranty. If the Instrument is modified or in repairs completed by an authorized Lighthouse repair technician any way altered without the explicit written consent of LWS then are subject to a six (6) month warranty.
  • Page 54 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual 248083296-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index Numerics 2-Wire System 3-8 Background Light Value 4-16 3-Wire System 3-9 4-20mA Wiring 3-7 Calibration 2-7 RLPC 0.1um 2-3 Accessories 2-2 RLPC 0.2um 2-4 Additional help 1-i RLPC 0.3 m 2-5 Alarm 5-3 RLPC 0.5 m 2-6 Alarm Channel 4-12 Channel Thresholds Alarm Suppression 4-13 RLPC 0.1um 2-3...
  • Page 56 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual Timer 5-2 Current Settings 4-9 Current Version Number 4-11 Facilities Monitoring System 3-7 Flow Cell Cleaning A-1 Flow Rate RLPC 0.1um 2-3 Data Port 3-7 RLPC 0.2um 2-4 Data Storage RLPC 0.3 m 2-5 RLPC 0.1um 2-3...
  • Page 57 Index RLPC 0.2um 2-4 RLPC 0.3 m 2-5 RLPC 0.5 m 2-6 Non-Compatible chemicals 2-7 Sample Temperature Nozzle caps 3-1 RLPC 0.1um 2-3 RLPC 0.2um 2-4 RLPC 0.3 m 2-5 RLPC 0.5 m 2-6 Operating Temp/RH Sample Time 4-12 RLPC 0.1um 2-3 Service RLPC 0.2um 2-4 High and Low 4-14...
  • Page 58 Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual ASCII Settings 4-5 COM Port Properties 4-5 Command Structure 4-7 Programming Syntax 4-7 Session Example 4-6 Terminal, Connecting To 4-4 Text conventions 1-i Understanding the LEDs 3-2 Vacuum Inlet 3-5 Verbose Mode 4-9...

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