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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: Liquid Particle Counter Model Number(s): NanoCount 30+ Conforms to the following Product Specifications:...
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 Interchangeable Terms ..................2-1 Description ........................
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Table of Contents TIME DATE ...................... 5-6 SERIAL CONFIG ....................5-7 ANALOG OUTPUT ..................5-7 DATA OUTPUT ....................5-8 STATUS ......................5-10 Chapter 6 Programming with MODBUS Protocol Protocol Settings ......................6-1 Power On/Auto Start ...................... 6-1 Running the Instrument Using MODBUS ..............6-2 AUTOMATIC Counting Mode .................
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Warrantied Operation ..................C-1 Warranty Of Repairs After Initial One (1) Year Warranty: ........... C-2 Index t-iv 248083427-1 Rev 4...
About this Manual This manual describes the operation and use of the Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ (NC30+). Text The following typefaces have the following meanings: Conventions Note: italics Represents information not to be typed A note appears in the sidebar to give extra or interpreted literally.
General Safety afety Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual and the reader Considerations should become familiar with the meaning of a warning before operating the particle counter. Most warnings will appear in the left margin of the page next to the subject or step to which it applies. Take care when performing any procedures preceded by or containing a warning.
If replacement of the AC power cord is required, replace with a power cord having as good as or better ratings than the item as provided by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. Attempting to use an under-rated power cord can expose the instrument power supply, adjacent equipment or the user to dangerous shock and fire hazards.
Introduction Overview This operating manual introduces you to the Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Liquid Particle Counter. Included in this manual are instructions for installation, operation, communications and maintenance. Interchangeable Terms Throughout this document, the NanoCount 30+ may be referred to as the NanoCount 30+, NC30+, NanoCount, particle counter or instrument.
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual The instrument uses a laser diode light source and laser beam shaping optics to illuminate a cross section of the liquid flow path. As particles move through the flow cell, they enter the laser beam and scatter light.
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14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) / Up to 98% non-condensing The manufacturer recommends that your Lighthouse instrument be calibrated annually by a Certified Lighthouse Service Provider to ensure that your unit continues to perform within specification. 248083427-1 Rev 4...
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual NanoCount The NanoCount 30+ with integrated flow control is designed for 30+ Chemical particle detection in deionized water. Contact Lighthouse Technical Support before attempting to sample other liquids. Failure to heed this Compatibility restriction may result in damage to the instrument’s flow control and void the warranty.
Annual The manufacturer recommends that your Lighthouse instrument be Calibration calibrated annually by a Certified Lighthouse Service Provider to ensure that your unit continues to perform within specification. Shipping Should it become necessary to return the unit to the factory for any...
3. Seal container or carton securely. Mark “FRAGILE” and write the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number on any unmarked corner. 4. Return the instrument to the address provided by your Lighthouse representative or the RMA website. Cable Build The NanoCount 30+ is not designed for use in a daisy chain configuration.
Getting Started Requirements The following tools and materials are required to build/attach the sealed industrial RJ45 connection used on the NC30+ and focus on RS- 485 usage. Ethernet differs in network hardware. • Category 5e Unshielded Twisted-Pair 24AWG wire (CAT5e UTP), minimum •...
2. Remove the contents of the Industrial RJ45 connector from the package - do NOT dispose of or lose any pieces. Compare the contents with Figure 3-1. Contact Lighthouse Support if it appears that something is missing from the package or replacements are needed.
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Getting Started 5. On the instrument end of the cable, push the stripped end of the cable through the large Lock Ring and RJ45 housing as illustrated in Figure 3-2. Make sure the ring is oriented as shown. If it is reversed, the cable may have to be cut, the RJ45 connector discarded and a new connector installed.
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual inch of each wire extends beyond the edge of the loom. This allows for trimming the wires in a straight line parallel to the loom edge. One-eighth-inch is required for crimping into the RJ45 connector so, in step 9, do not trim shorter than one-eighth-inch.
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Getting Started 11. Insert the RJ45 connector into a crimp tool similar to that shown in Figure 3-6. Maintain inward pressure while crimping the wires into their channels. Figure 3-6 Typical RJ45 Crimp Tool 12. Check the cable wire ends in the RJ45 to make sure they have been crimped properly.
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual 13. Pull on the cable to bring the RJ45 into the connector housing. Make sure to squeeze the latch tab to allow it to enter the slot in the housing as shown in Figure 3-8).
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Getting Started 16. Install the sealing ring onto the front of the connector housing. This seal is held in place when the connector is locked onto the instrument. See Figure 3-11. Figure 3-11 Install Connector Seal 17. Slide the large lock ring down the cable and over the cable housing body.
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Instrument NC30+ Front Connections Overview Inlet and Outlet Nozzles The Inlet and Outlet Nozzles on the front of the instrument use ¼" flare tubing and allow the liquid sample to flow to and from the system being sampled.
Getting Started Adjust the flow to 80 ml/min while viewing the screen as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15 Flow meter set to 80 ml/min NC30+ Rear Panel Connections Figure 3-16 shows the rear panel connections. RS-485 USB Flash Ethernet 4-20 mA Figure 3-16 NC30+ Rear Panel Connections 248083427-1 Rev 4...
LANs. Connecting the counter to a PC via RS-485 warranty. requires an RS-485 to RS-232 converter, cables, connectors and terminator; please contact your Lighthouse Sales Representative for the LWS RS-485 converter kit. For more information, please see Chapter 4, “Communications”.
Getting Started Power The NanoCount 30+ uses an IEC power cord for 100-240 VAC power. Attaching the This section provides instructions on how to attach the liquid source Sensor Lines and drain lines to the Inlet and Outlet nozzles on the sensor. Refer to previous sections of this chapter for electrical connection information.
Nozzle Nozzle Figure 3-17 Example of an NC30+ Installation If there are any questions or problems during system setup, please contact Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions’ Technical Support at 800- 945-5905 (USA Toll Free), 541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) or techsupport@golighthouse.com. 3-14 248083427-1 Rev 4...
Communications This chapter describes how to set up and program the NC30+. Communications Rear Data Ports Figure 4-1 shows the NC30+ communication ports, power connector and power switch located on the rear panel of the NC30+. WARNING: NC30+ is not designed Ethernet USB Flash 4-20 mA...
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Industrial RS-485 RJ45 The RS-485 RJ45 data connector (Figure 4-2) can be used to connect the unit to a COM port of a desktop or laptop PC and RS-485 signals. Its primary purpose is to connect to an RS-485 network and is sealed to prevent liquid or gas infiltration into the NEMA style enclosure.
RS-485 converter must be used in the 2-wire configuration with ChB+ wired to the Cat5 cable pin 4, and ChA- wired to pin 5. Please contact your Lighthouse Sales Representative for an RS-485 converter kit that includes the cables, connectors and terminals.
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Connecting to a PC Refer to Figure 4-4 illustrating the LWS RS-485 Converter Kit. RS-485 Converter & Power Supply RS-232 Male-to-Female Cable Figure 4-4 LWS RS-485 Converter Kit Example 1. Disconnect power from the instrument.
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Communications The NC30+ complies with EIA’s RS-485 standards as shown in Table 4-1for distances and number of devices. Refer to “Programming with MODBUS Protocol” on page 6-1 for specific information on using MODBUS to program and communicate with the instrument. Table 4-1 EIA Industry Standards for RS-485 Communications SPECIFICATIONS RS-485...
DHCP change. Contact the local IT or Network Admin staff for clarification and IP assignment or Lighthouse Technical Support at 1- 800-945-5905 (USA Toll Free), 1-541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) for more information.
The following procedure requires pre- approval and planning by the IT department and a joint setup effort. The Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions NC30+ family of instruments incorporate MODBUS TCP/IP communication over Ethernet. Connecting a NC30+ particle counter directly to an Ethernet network should only be done with the permission and guidance of the network administrator.
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Ethernet Use Lantronix DeviceInstaller to make configuration changes to IP Address and subnet with the NC30+. Setup Start the Lantronix DeviceInstaller program. DeviceInstaller will automatically begin searching for attached devices. The Hardware Address (MAC Address) for the NC30+ will be displayed as shown in Figure 4-5.
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Communications Select and double-click the XPort for the NC30+ to open the Device Details tab. See Figure 4-6. • Select the Web Configuration tab and then press the green arrow. • The Windows Security Login window will open. Select OK without entering a username or password.
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Select Network Settings. See Figure 4-8. • Choose the “Use the following IP configuration:” radio button. • Enter the IP Address "XXX.XX.X.XX" and the Subnet Mask “255.255.255.0” in the appropriate fields. • Leave the Default Gateway field blank unless the IT department indicates one is needed.
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Communications Note: Select Serial Settings under Channel 1. See Figure 4-9. Verify These settings should be the default that the Port Settings are set to the following: settings and may not need to be changed. • Protocol: "RS-485 - 2 wire" •...
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Select Connections as shown in Figure 4-10 and verify that Connect Protocol and Connection settings are set to the following: • Protocol: "Modbus" • Local Port: "502" • Accept Incoming: "Yes" • Under Modbus Mode, set the Message Timeout to "1000" ms if not already set.
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Communications Select Apply Settings link to save the setting to the NC30+ as shown in Figure 4-11. Search Apply Settings Figure 4-11 Apply Settings Select the Search icon to refresh the attached devices and verify that the IP Address for the NC30+ has been changed. 248083427-1 Rev 4 4-13...
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Definitions of This list is provided for the convenience of the user or technician. Terms Used • ARP - Address Resolution Protocol, a program that can change the ARP Cache of a host by adding or removing IP addresses.
PC that will be used to retrieve the Software Required: data from the instruments. Contact Lighthouse Technical Support for Contact the network administrator if any of the following are not additional information. installed or not functional: •...
When this is needed, verify the instrument is reprogrammed to its previous network settings before reattaching to the LAN. Contact Lighthouse Technical Support at 800- 945-5905 (USA Toll Free), 541-770-5905 (Outside of USA) or the network administrator for additional information.
Communications Cross-over Cat5 Setup: Attach one end of the cross-over cable to the RJ45 receptacle on the PC. Attach the other end of the cable to the NC30+ Ethernet Port. Apply power to the NC30+. Apply power to the PC if it is not already running.
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual A command prompt window will open. Clear the ARP Cache by typing arp -d * at the command line and press Enter. Ignore any error messages that indicate the address table doesn’t exist or has no entries.
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Communications 10. Type telnet xx.xx.xx.xx 9999 and press Enter. This command accesses the telnet port of the instrument. The expected error message from Step 9 is shown in Figure 4-17. Figure 4-17 Command - Send “Telnet 9999" You will have 4 seconds to respond in the next step. If you respond too slowly, you’ll have to repeat step 10.
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual 12. Type to set the IP address. Type the desired IP address and press Enter. See Figure 4-19. Figure 4-19 Assigning IP Address 13. Type to set the Gateway IP address. Type the Gateway IP address and press Enter.
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Changing the telnet password or providing one is discouraged, except for absolute security requirements. If a password is applied and forgotten, the instrument must be returned to Lighthouse to clear the password. See Figure 4-22. Note:...
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual USB Flash Communications USB-A Port The USB-A port allows data to be downloaded from the NC30+ via the Data Output button on the Menu screen. The data can be downloaded as either a *CSV or *LSD file.
NanoCount is operating, just in case the presence of bubbles is detected. Without the expressed written consent from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions’ Engineering Department and Service Department, operating your unit outside of these parameters will void its warranty.
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual For more information on warrantied NanoCount operation, or if you have specific requests for test applications on your NanoCount unit, please contact the Engineering Department at 1-510-438-0500. To start using the instrument, proceed as follows: 1.
Operating the NC30+ 9. When the instrument starts counting, the letter ’S’ appears on the display and indicates the elapsed sample time. Particle counts are grouped and displayed according to the size of each particle. 10. If the instrument is HOLDING, the letter ’H’ is displayed with the hold elapsed time.
Operating the NC30+ Entry screen. DATA ENTRY The Data Entry screen is shown in Figure 5-5. Figure 5-5 Data Entry • Press the number buttons to enter the desired value. • Use the button to erase the last entered value (similar to a Delete backspace key).
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual DISPLAY FORMAT Figure 5-6 shows the Display Format settings screen. Figure 5-6 Display Format Settings Screen • Choose Normalized counts/ml, counts/l or Raw in either Cumulative or Differential Modes. TIME DATE The Time/Date setup screen is shown in Figure 5-7.
Operating the NC30+ • button exits this screen with no further action. Back SERIAL CONFIG The Serial Address configuration screen is shown in Figure 5-8. Figure 5-8 Serial Address Setting Screen • Enables user to set the NC30+ COMM address. •...
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual between 0 and value falls proportionately between 4 and 20mA. • The output can be counts/ml or Raw. • button exits and the ’+’ enters Data Entry screen. Back • Table 5-1 shows the pinouts that may be used to measure the signal for each channel.
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Operating the NC30+ • Selecting the Data Output button from the Menu screen will open the Data Output screen. • When a flash drive is connected to the USB port the software automatically detects the drive as shown in Figure 5-11. Figure 5-11 Flash Drive - Connected •...
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual • Remove the flash drive from the USB port. STATUS The Status screen is shown in Figure 5-13. Figure 5-13 Status Screen • Displays the instrument serial number, Firmware revisions, model and calibration due date.
Programming with MODBUS Protocol The NC30+ can be programmed using the MODBUS Protocol. The full protocol is detailed in “NC30+ MODBUS Register Map v1.45” on page A-1. This chapter contains the information needed to program the basic configuration for the instrument using the MODBUS protocol. Protocol The MODBUS Protocol is defined through an RS-232 or RS-485 Settings...
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Running the The applicable action commands are provided in Table 6-1: Instrument Table 6-1 Action Commands Using Value Action MODBUS Saves all writable 4xxxx register values to the EEPROM. Clears the Data Buffer. Record count is set to zero.
Programming with MODBUS Protocol MANUAL Counting Mode In Manual counting mode, the computer starts the sample and the instrument continues counting until a stop command is given. At that point, the sample time is listed at whatever the time interval was between the start command and the stop command.
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Table 6-3 Data Set Registers Register Data Type Description 40036 unsigned integer Data Set [low] Then write the command 13 to the command register 40002. This will write the values in the Data Set registers (40035 and 40036) to the RTC registers (40027 and 40028).
Programming with MODBUS Protocol Using Sensor Setting Registers Certain configuration settings can be sent to the counter through these registers. Sensor Setting Registers 40001 and 40003 through 40023 are protected and should not be changed. Location (Register 40026) For Particle Counters, this value specifies at what location a sample was recorded.
NC30+ MODBUS Register Map v1.45 COMM Lighthouse particle counters with MODBUS have the following Settings communications settings: Table A-1 MODBUS Communications Settings Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits Stop Bits Parity None Hardware Protocol RS-232C or RS-485 Standard Software Protocol MODBUS ASCII (supports upper/lower case) The MODBUS slave address is set on the particle counter.
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Register Map Sensor Settings Registers Instrument settings are stored in holding registers (the 4xxxx series), which are mostly read/writable. Not all holding registers are writable. Table A-3 describes the content of these registers. Table A-3 Sensor Settings Registers...
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NC30+ MODBUS Register Map v1.45 Table A-3 Sensor Settings Registers Register Data Type Description 40020 ASCII string Model Name char[10], char [11] 40021 ASCII string Model Name char[12], char [13] 40022 ASCII string Model Name char[14], char [15] 40023 unsigned integer Flow Rate.
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Table A-3 Sensor Settings Registers Register Data Type Description 40034 unsigned integer Sample Time [low] 40035 unsigned integer Data Set [high]. Works in conjunction with 40036. Data entered here is applied to the device through the command register.
NC30+ MODBUS Register Map v1.45 associated with location index values. Thus the name for location =3 would be located at registers 40208-40211. Up to two hundred locations can be specified. Register 40199 indicates the number of location names supported on this device.
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Command The Command Register (40002) is used to make the device perform an action. The register performs an action when an integer value is written Register to it. The action is completed when the device sends a MODBUS response.
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NC30+ MODBUS Register Map v1.45 Table A-5 Command Register Value Action Instrument Stop. Aborts current sample. Stops pump, if applicable. Stops data collection. Set Real Time Clock. Writes “Data Set” values (from Registers 40035 & 40036) to the local Real Time Clock. New time value is saved. 248083427-1 Rev 4...
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Data Data Registers Registers The Data input registers (43xxx series) are read/write. All enable data items are 4 bytes long and are stored across 2 registers. Byte and word ordering is big-endian. Thus, data items are formed by placing the high bytes in front of the low bytes.
NC30+ MODBUS Register Map v1.45 Data Data is stored in the input registers (30xxx series), which are read-only. Registers All data items are four bytes long and are stored across two registers. Byte and word order for particle data is big-endian. Thus, data items are formed by placing the high bytes in front of the low bytes.
The bit order of the Device Status Word is 7 to 0 (right to left), where Lighthouse instruments bit 7 is the most significant bit and bit 0 is the least significant bit. only use the first (least significant) byte.
Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Valid Data in Channels (30073 - 30076) Register 30073 represents the flag bits corresponding to valid data present in the analog register range. The mapping is such that bit 0 set to TRUE (=1) would correspond to valid data present in Analog Channel 1.
NC30+ MODBUS Register Map v1.45 Table A-9 Data Types String Description TIME Timestamp STIM Sample Time SVOL Sample Volume Location STAT Status TEMP Temperature Relative Humidity AIRV Air Velocity DPRS Differential Pressure Electrostatic Discharge FLOW Flow Rate LASV Laser Voltage VOLT Voltage PRES...
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual 30xxx series. These registers run in parallel with the Data Registers. For example, Data Register 30010’s Units Register is 42010. Note: Units are stored as 4 character ASCII strings across 2 registers. If the Not all data types have units.
Maintenance Flow Cell The flow cell is an integral part of the NC30+ sensor and must be Cleaning cleaned periodically to maintain the accuracy of the sensor. The sensor will detect when its flow cell needs cleaning and indicate this by turning on the service LED. Refer to, Chapter 3, ‘Getting Started”, for LED details.
STRICT LIABILITY, OR PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIM AND BUYER AGREES TO WAIVE SUCH CLAIMS. LWS’s SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYERS SOLE Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions (LWS) warrants that all AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, FOR ANY equipment shall be free from defects in material and...
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Initial One (1) Year Warranty: Upon expiration of the initial one-year warranty, all parts and repairs completed by an authorized Lighthouse repair technician are subject to a six (6) month warranty. Other than as stated above, LWS makes no warranty of any kind,...
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Index Numerics Communicating with the Instrument 4-1 Communication Modes 2-3 Communication Ports 3-12 4-20mA Communications 4-22 4-20mA 3-12 4-20mA DB9 4-22 Ethernet 3-12 5-port hub 4-15 RS485 3-12 Communications 4-1 Communications Settings A-1 Concentration Limits 2-3 Accessories 2-2 Connecting to a PC 4-4 Additional help 1-i Connecting to RS485 Network 4-4 Administrator rights 4-15...
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Inlet Nozzle 3-14 IP 4-18 IP Address 4-14 Enclosure 2-3 IP address 4-15 Ethernet Configure Device 4-16 Equipment Required 4-15 Installation Additional Requirements 4-15 Network Installation Preparation 4-15 LAN 4-14 Programing the Interface 4-17 Laser Source 2-3...
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Index Set adapter’s IP address 4-20 Setting the Real Time Clock 6-3 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable 3-3 PC Ethernet port 4-6 Shipping instructions 3-1 Personal Computer 4-15 Site Preparation 3-3 Plenum Cable 3-3 Size Range 2-3 Port-Connect Warning 1-2 Software license agreement 1-i Power 3-13 Specifications...
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Lighthouse NanoCount 30+ Operating Manual Warranty C-1 Warranty Of Repairs After Initial One (1) Year Warranty C-2 Weight 2-3 Wetted Surface Materials 2-3 248083427-1 Rev 4...
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