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  • Page 3 Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Airborne Particle Counter Operating Manual...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2008, 2012 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 Medford, OR 97501 USA Declares that the product: Product Name: Remote Airborne Particle Counter Model Number(s): REMOTE 3104P and 5104P Conforms to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY EN61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements IEC 61010-1:2000 CAN/CSA C22.2...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Overview ........................2-1 Description ........................2-1 Terms Used ........................2-2 Accessories ........................2-2 Annual Calibration ......................2-2 REMOTE 3104P Specifications ..................2-3 REMOTE 5104P Specifications ..................2-4 Chapter 3 Getting Started Initial Inspection ......................3-1 Shipping Instructions ..................... 3-1 Before Power Up ....................3-2 Understanding the LEDs ..................
  • Page 8 Lighthouse REMOTE 3014P, 5104P Operating Manual Power Switch ....................3-11 Optional Analog Input Ports ................3-11 Remote Display Connector ................3-11 Peripheral Interface Connector ..................3-12 Data ..........................3-12 Chapter 4 Programming General Information ....................... 4-1 DIP Switches ........................4-1 DIP Switch Settings .......................
  • Page 9 Cross-over Cat5 Setup: ................6-5 Program the Interface ..................... 6-5 Windows Telnet Programming: ................. 6-5 Connect REMOTE 3104P or 5104P to Ethernet LAN ..........6-11 Connect Ethernet Cable to REMOTE .............. 6-11 Appendix A MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P COMM Settings ......................A-1 Supported MODBUS Commands .................
  • Page 10 Lighthouse REMOTE 3014P, 5104P Operating Manual t-iv 248083336-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual describes the detailed operation and use of the Lighthouse REMOTE 3014P, 5104P Airborne Particle Counters. 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.
  • Page 12 Lighthouse REMOTE 3014P, 5104P Operating Manual 248083336-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 General Safety

    General Safety Safety Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual. Familiarize Considerations yourself with the meaning of a warning before operating the particle counter. Warnings may appear in the left margin next to the subject to which warning applies or in the body of the text. The same warning may appear in several places within this manual.

  • Page 14: Sampling Safety

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3014P, 5104P Operating Manual Sampling WARNING: Do not attempt to sample reactive gases (such as hydrogen or oxygen) with this instrument. Reactive gases create an Safety explosion hazard in the instrument. Sampling any gas under pressure can damage the instrument and void the warranty.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Introduction

    Introduction Overview This operating manual introduces you to the Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P family of Airborne Particle Counters. Included in this manual are instructions for inspecting, using and maintaining the instrument. Description The 3104P, 5104P instruments have up to six particle size channels starting at 0.3 microns (3104P) and 0.5 microns (5104P) at a flow of...

  • Page 16: Terms Used

    RS-485/MODBUS output. Refer to Specifications in this chapter for additional instrument information. Terms Used Throughout this publication, the terms REMOTE 3104P, 5104P; REMOTE; R3104P, 5104P; instrument; and counter are used interchangeably to described these instruments. Accessories You can order several accessories to tailor the instrument to your needs.

  • Page 17: Remote 3104P Specifications

    50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) / 20% to 95% non-condensing Storage Temp/RH 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) / Up to 98% non-condensing Table 2-1 REMOTE 3104P Specifications 248083336-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 18: Remote 5104P Specifications

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual REMOTE 5104P Specifications Size Range 0.5 - 25.0 µm Channel Thresholds Standard: 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm Optional: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm Other sizes available; specify at time of order Flow Rate 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM)

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    You may contact Lighthouse to purchase a replacement shipping container and nozzle caps. 3. Seal container or carton securely. Mark "FRAGILE" and enter the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number in any unmarked corner.

  • Page 20: Before Power Up

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Operation Before Power Up Before using the REMOTE 3104P or 5104P, make sure the inlet is uncapped. Failure to do this may damage the internal pump and void the instrument’s warranty. Before relocating the counter, power it OFF and reinstall the cap to prevent contamination of the internal laser sensor.

  • Page 21: Connections

    Getting Started Features The REMOTE 3104P and 5104P instruments have the following features: 1. Remote Display connection (optional color Touchscreen interface) 2. Optional Analog Input Ports, input ports for connecting 4-20mA analog sensors. 3. Ethernet, RS-485 and USB ports. 4. External Start/Stop and external Alarm output through PIC connector.

  • Page 22: Optional 4-20Ma Analog Inputs

    RS485 port. Optional 4-20mA Analog Inputs This REMOTE instrument has two 4-20mA analog inputs that can be used with any 4-20mA environmental sensor. Lighthouse provides optional environmental sensors: Temperature/Relative Humidity (T/ RH), Air Velocity (AV), Differential Pressure (DP). 248083336-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 23: Optional Analog Sensors

    24VDC (VCC) GND (tied to Pin 6) Analog #2 In Lighthouse sensors come complete with adapters and pre wired cables. The Lighthouse Temperature/Relative Humidity sensor has both functions wired to the same connector. Plug its connector into the port labeled "1".

  • Page 24: Ethernet Communications

    DHCP change. Contact the local IT or Network Admin staff for clarification and IP assignment or Lighthouse Technical Support for more information.
  • Page 25 Getting Started WARNING: For a detailed description of the MODBUS registers and commands, Using a properly configured please see “Supported MODBUS Commands” on page A-1. RS232 to RS485 conversion kit is Attaching the 3104P or 5104P to an RS-485 network requires special imperative BEFORE attention to topology (wiring scheme of network) before and after the attempting to use RS-485...

  • Page 26: Using The Rs-485 Port To Connect To A Pc

    PC Figure 3-6 LWS RS-485 Converter Kit Example Make sure that each REMOTE 3104P or 5104P has a unique non-zero address or a conflict will result and data will be lost. The REMOTE 3104P or 5104P complies with EIA’s RS-485 standards (Table 3-3) for distances and number of devices on a chain.

  • Page 27: Usb Communications

    Getting Started Table 3-3 EIA Industry Standards for RS-485 Communications SPECIFICATIONS RS-485 Mode of Operation Differential Total Number of Drivers and Receivers on 32 Drivers One Line (One driver active at a time for 32 Receivers RS-485 networks) Maximum Cable Length 4000 ft.

  • Page 28: Using The Usb Port To Connect To A Pc

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Using the USB Port to connect to a PC To connect the instrument to a computer using the USB port, make sure that the driver has been installed first. Connecting the 3104P or 5104P to the PC and applying power before the driver has been installed will be problematic.

  • Page 29: Dip Switches

    Getting Started DIP Switches DIP switches 1-6 are used for addressing the instrument for RS-485 daisy chain configurations and setting the Communications Mode. DIP switch 7 enables or disables the Remote LCD Display option. See Chapter 4 for more details. Power This REMOTE instrument uses 100-240 VAC rated at 130W.

  • Page 30: Peripheral Interface Connector

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Peripheral The round Peripheral Interface Connector (PIC) (Table 3-4) on the rear of the REMOTE 3104P or 5104P can be used to connect an external Interface peripheral device such as an alarm buzzer, alarm light or a remote start/ Connector stop controller.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Programming

    Programming General The REMOTE 3104P or 5104P can be programmed using the MODBUS Protocol or the optional REMOTE Display. The full Information MODBUS protocol is detailed in Appendix A. This chapter contains information to program basic instrument functions to meet your needs.

  • Page 32: Dip Switch Settings

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual DIP Switch GENERAL DEFINITIONS Settings OFF (LEFT) = 0, ON (RIGHT) = 1 Table 4-1 DIP Switch settings Position# Description Setting Binary Bit 0 OFF=0, ON=1 Binary Bit 1 OFF=0, ON=1 Binary Bit 2...

  • Page 33: Addressing (Dip 1-6)

    Programming Addressing (DIP 1-6) Note: Table 4-2 details the addresses set by the DIP switches 1-6. Because Address ’0’ is reserved for RS-485 broadcast. Whenever all Table 4-2 DIP Switch Addressing of the dip switches are OFF or when DIP switch1 DIP SWITCHES DIP SWITCHES ADDRESS...

  • Page 34: Communicating With The Instrument

    Instrument when the distance to the instrument is greater than 50 feet. It is, however, specifically designed to connect the REMOTE 3104P or 5104P to a MODBUS RS-485 network. Whenever possible, it is prudent to use the USB port for connection to a PC.

  • Page 35: Rs-232 Via Usb Communications

    RS-485 network. Please refer to “RS-485 Communications” on page 3-6 and Figure 3-6 on page 3-8 for information about the LWS RS-485 converter kit and its use with the REMOTE 3104P or 5104P. Please contact your Lighthouse Sales Representative for this kit. Configuring The instrument can be configured using the REMOTE Display touchscreen interface.

  • Page 36: Setting The Real Time Clock

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Setting the Real Time Clock The Real Time Clock (RTC) can be read in registers 40027 and 40028: Table 4-3 Real Time Clock Registers Register Data Type Description 40027 signed integer Real Time Clock (RTC) [high]. Works in conjunction with 40028.
  • Page 37 Programming The low word register for Sample Time is 40034. The low word register for Hold Time is 40032. The low word register for Initial Delay is 40030. Table 4-5 Instrument Parameters Register Data Type Description 40026 unsigned integer Location number; Specifies location of Particle Counter.

  • Page 38: Running The Instrument

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Running the Action commands for running the REMOTE are discussed here: Instrument Table 4-6 Action Commands Value Action Saves all writable 4xxxx register values to the EEPROM. Clears the Data Buffer. Record count is set to zero.

  • Page 39: Manual Counting Mode

    Programming MANUAL Counting Mode In Manual counting mode, the sample time is based on when the counter is instructed to stop counting. At that point, a data record is recorded and the sample time is the interval between the command to start counting and the command to stop counting.
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  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Maintenance Procedures

    Calibration To maintain optimum performance of this instrument, it should be recalibrated annually by a Lighthouse Authorized Service Provider. Cleaning This procedure may be superseded by customer requirements; however, do not, under any circumstances, apply Acetone to the REMOTE ’P’...
  • Page 42 After the instrument has met the requirement of the Purge test, remove the filter, cap the inlet for moving and return the instrument to its normal location and operating status. If the instrument still fails the Purge Test, contact Lighthouse Tech Support for assistance. 248083336-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 43: Chapter 6 Ethernet Installation

    Ethernet network should only be done with the permission and guidance of the network administrator. The primary advantage of using the REMOTE 3104P or 5104P on an Ethernet network is that a separate network does not have to be installed just for the instruments.

  • Page 44: Definitions Of Terms Used

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P 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.

  • Page 45: Preparing For Network Installation

    Preparing for Equipment Required: Network • Network enabled Personal Computer (IBM-compatible); Installation • REMOTE 3104P or 5104P; Note: Use either of the following: The network where the instruments will operate must have an • Small 5-port hub or switch and two 3-foot long straight- available IP address for through Cat5 Ethernet cables;...

  • Page 46: Configure Device

    Default Gateway for both the PC and the REMOTE. Frequently, it is necessary to change the REMOTE 3104P or 5104P Ethernet parameters to allow for easier troubleshooting. When this is needed, make sure the 3104P or 5104P is reprogrammed to its previous network settings before reattaching to the LAN.

  • Page 47: 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 REMOTE 3104P or 5104P Ethernet Port. Apply power to the instrument. Apply power to the PC if it is not already running.
  • Page 48 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Note: Typing commands in the command console requires a space between the instruction and the command variables. For example, ’arp’ is followed by a space, then ’-d’ and another space, then the *. Figure 6-2 Starting the Command Console A command prompt window will open.
  • Page 49 Ethernet Installation Activate the 3104P or 5104P Ethernet interface by typing, telnet xx.xx.xx.xx 1 (replace x’s with the IP address to be used for the 3104P or 5104P) and press Enter. This command will cause a connect error but is required to establish communications. Figure 6-5 Telnet 1 10.
  • Page 50 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual 11. Press Enter to start the 3104P or 5104P Ethernet interface setup program. The example below displays some of the default settings - make no changes to these settings except as instructed. Figure 6-7 Starting the Set Up Program 12.
  • Page 51 3104P or 5104P is shipped without a password. Changing the telnet password or providing one is discouraged, except for absolute security requirements. If a password is applied and forgotten, the 3104P or 5104P will have to be returned to Lighthouse to get it cleared. 248083336-1 Rev 3...
  • Page 52 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Figure 6-11 Telnet Config Password Screen 16. Type to Save and restart and press Enter to save the changes. Note: When the Ethernet restarts, it will lose connection to the PC, reported as, "Connection to host lost".

  • Page 53: Connect Ethernet Cable To Remote

    Ethernet Installation Connect Connect Ethernet Cable to REMOTE REMOTE The REMOTE 3104P or 5104P should be powered OFF before 3104P or connecting the instrument to a network, attach the network cable to the 5104P to 3104P or 5104P and the other end to the network receptacle. Apply...
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  • Page 55: Appendix A Modbus Register Map V1.48, Rx104P

    MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P COMM Lighthouse particle counters using MODBUS require the following Settings communications settings: Table A-1 MODBUS Communications Settings Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits Stop Bits Parity None Hardware Protocol RS485, USB and Ethernet Software Protocol MODBUS ASCII (supports upper/lower case) MODBUS TCP The MODBUS slave address is set on the particle counter.

  • Page 56: Sensor Settings Registers

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P 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 contents of these registers. Table A-3 Sensor Settings Registers...
  • Page 57 MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P 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.
  • Page 58 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P 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.
  • Page 59 MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P Table A-3 Sensor Settings Registers Register Data Type Description 40997 ASCII string Location_200_char[2], char[3] 40998 ASCII string Location_200_char[4], char[5] 40999 ASCII string Location_200_char[6], char[7] 400 Locations Available (Register 40050 Bit 3=1) 40200 ASCII string Location_1_char[0], char[1] (NULL terminated string) 40201 ASCII string Location_1_char[2], char[3]...
  • Page 60 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual displays the instrument’s device configuration. Device Options (40050) Table A-5 Device Options Description Fast Download (1=Enabled, 0=Disabled) non-writable One Second Data Update (1=Enabled, 0=Disabled) Display Data Record Using Index/Record (1-Record, 0- Index) Number of Locations (1-400 locations with four character...

  • Page 61: Device Status

    MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P Device Status The Device Status register (40003) displays the current status of the device. Table A-6 Device Status Description RUNNING: Set when a start command is executed remotely via Command 9 (manual start) or Command 11 (instrument start) or through the user interface.
  • Page 62 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Table A-7 Command Register Value Action Start local pump, if applicable - perform before 9 below. Stop pump, if applicable - perform after 10 below. Manual Start. The instrument samples continuously until it receives a Manual Stop command.

  • Page 63: Data Registers

    MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P 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 integer data is big-endian. Thus, data items are formed by placing the high bytes in front of the low bytes.
  • Page 64 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Table A-8 Data Registers Register Data Type Description 30009 unsigned integer Particle Channel 1 [high] 30010 unsigned integer Particle Channel 1 [low] 30011 unsigned integer Particle Channel 2 [high] 30012 unsigned integer Particle Channel 2 [low]...

  • Page 65: Data Status Byte (30007 - 30008

    MODBUS sends 4 bytes of status information, The bit order of the Data Status Byte is 7 to 0, where bit 7 is the most Lighthouse instruments significant bit and bit 0 is the least significant bit. only use the first (least significant) byte.

  • Page 66: Alarm Flags In Channels (30076

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Alarm Flags in Channels (30076) Register 30076 represents the flag bits corresponding to particle channels that have exceeded the threshold [Threshold High Registers (45xxx series)] based on alarm mode Data Type Registers Note: The 41xxx register series is used to identify the type of data items in the...

  • Page 67: Data Units Registers

    MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P Note: Particle data items are typed specially. They contain numbers, Only Particle data types have numbers in sometimes a space and sometimes a period used as a decimal point. their strings. These entries are used to identify particle channel sizes and are always expressed in microns.

  • Page 68: Data And Alarm Registers

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Table A-12 Data Units Units Description Units Description Meters ft^2 Square feet mBar Milli-bar Square meters Volts ft^3 Cubic feet Milli-volts Cubic meters Amperes Liters Milli-amps Cubic feet per minute Ohms Cubic meters per minute...
  • Page 69 MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P These registers run in parallel with the data registers (30xxx series). For example, data register 30010’s enable register would be 43010. Data register 30016’s enable register would be 43016. Note: The user can enable multiple particle channels for alarming at the same Alarm Enable currently only works for time.

  • Page 70: Enable Alarming For A Channel

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Table A-14 Alarm Enable Registers Register Data Type Description 43045 unsigned int Enable for Analog Channel 3 [high] 43046 unsigned int Enable for Analog Channel 3 [low] 43047 unsigned int Enable for Analog Channel 4 [high]...

  • Page 71: Threshold Setup Registers

    MODBUS Register Map v1.48, Rx104P Threshold Setup Registers Threshold data is stored in the input registers in the 45xxx series which are read/write. All threshold 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.

  • Page 72: Setting The Alarm Threshold Value

    Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Table A-16 Alarm Threshold Registers Register Data Type Description 45023 unsigned int Threshold for Particle Channel 8 [high] 45024 unsigned int Threshold for Particle Channel 8 [low] Setting the Alarm Threshold Value The Alarm Threshold Value is set in the low register of the channels.

  • Page 73: Appendix B Zero Count Test

    ANY five-minute sample period, allow the instrument to sample for an additional 30 minutes to purge it and repeat the test. If the instrument still fails the Zero Count Test, call Lighthouse Technical Support for assistance. After the instrument meets the requirements of the Zero Count test, turn it off, remove the Purge Filter and return the instrument to its normal location and operating status.
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  • Page 75: Appendix C Limited Warranty

    Upon expiration of the initial two-year warranty, all parts and of two years, except as noted below, without regard to whether repairs completed by an authorized Lighthouse repair technician any claimed defects were discoverable or latent on the date of are subject to a six (6) month warranty.
  • Page 76 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual 248083336-1 Rev 3...
  • Page 77 Index Symbols +24 VDC warning 3-4, 3-7 big-endian data A-9 Numerics 30076 Calibration 2-3, 2-4 Alarm Flags A-12 Channel Threshold 2-3, 2-4 3104P Specifications 2-3 Clear LAT 6-10 3104P, 5104P instrument 2-1 Clear the Data Buffer 4-8 5104P Specifications 2-4 Clearing the Address Table 6-6 5-port hub 6-3 Clearing the ARP Cache 6-10...
  • Page 78 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Data Units Registers A-13 MODBUS protocol 3-3 Default Instrument Parameters Remote Display 3-3 Changing 4-6 Rotating buffer 3-3 Definitions RS-485 port 3-3 ARP 6-2 USB port 3-3 ARP Cache 6-2 Flow Rate 2-3, 2-4...
  • Page 79 Index Local Control 4-8 Preventive Maintenance 5-1 Programming 4-1 DIP Switches 4-2 MAC Address 6-2 MAC address 6-3, 6-6 Maintenance 5-1 Real Time Clock MANUAL Counting Mode Commands 4-9 Setting 4-6 Manual Start 4-8 Real-time system 3-12 Manual Stop 4-8 Register Map A-2 MODBUS Remote Control 4-8...
  • Page 80 Lighthouse REMOTE 3104P, 5104P Operating Manual Supporting Software 2-3, 2-4 Zero Count Check B-1 Zero Count Level 2-3, 2-4 Zero Count Test B-1 TCP/IP 6-2 Telnet 6-2 Telnet 1 6-7 Telnet 9999 6-7 Telnet Config Password Screen 6-10 Telnet Programming 6-5...

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