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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:
1 1 Click the Sampling Setup Icon to open the Sampling Setup Window. Click the Sampling Setup Icon to open the Sampling Setup Window.
2 2 Click the Location Name Setup Icon to open Click the Location Name
3 3 Click on the "Transfer locations from LASAIR II to a File" icon. Click on the "Transfer locations from LASAIR II to a File" icon.
4 4 On the command bar, click File > Save As..., and specify the location and On the command bar, click File > Save As...,
name of the file to hold the data. name of the file to hold the data.
• • LASAIR II 6-channel data is merged into 5 channe LASAIR II 6-channel data is merged into 5 channels for MiniLaz data
format. The LASAIR II 510 model has an anomaly in this merge. The format. The LASAIR II 510 model has a
MiniLaz has a 3.0 MiniLaz has a 3.0
channel. All other standard LASAIR II models have correct reporting of data channel. All other standard LASAIR II models have correct reporting of data
on all MiniLaz sizes. The new LASAIR II 310A and 510A models emulate on all MiniLaz sizes. The new LASAIR II 310A and 510A models emulate
MiniLaz 325 and 525 instruments. MiniLaz 325 and 525 instruments.
• • Only LASAIR II Temp/ Only LASAIR II Temp/rh probe analog data
format. The four user analog channels are not reported. format. The four user analog channels are not reported.
• • The LASAIR II can save 3000 samples, while the MiniLaz can only save The LASAIR II can save 3000 samples, while the MiniLaz can only save
500. If a long-term network outage occurs while the LASAIR II is still 500. If a long-term network outage occurs while the LASAIR II is still
running, this may bog down the system for an unacceptable time period. running, this may bog down the system for an unacceptable time period.
• • The sample delay setting in Facility Net is only approximate when used with
The sample delay setting in Facility Net is only approximate when used with
a LASAIR II. The native LASAIR II delay a LASAIR II. The native LASAIR II delay counts from the end of one
sample to the start of the next, while the MiniLaz counts from the start of one sample to the start of the next, while the MiniLaz
sample to the start of the next. sample to the start of the next.
• • An external RS-232/RS-485 converter with automatic send An external RS-232/RS-485 converter with automatic send data control is
required on the LASAIR II for use in RS-485 environments. An older required on the LASAIR II for use in RS-485
converter with CTS control will not function properly. converter with CTS c
• • When using remote mode and location names, some care must be exercised. When using remote mode and location names, some care must be exercised.
The MiniLaz only supports 7 character location The MiniLaz only supports 7 character location names, while the LASAIR
II supports 16 character names. All characters in a loca II supports 16 character names. All characters in a location name are
transmitted in a MiniLaz packet. Facility Net will only read 8-character transmitted in a MiniLaz packet. Facility Net will only read
names. Be careful not to use names longer than 8 characters. names. Be careful not to use names longer than 8 characters.
• • The LASAIR II un-erase feature can be
The LASAIR II un-erase feature can be used if an error occurs downloading
data in remote mode. (The un-erase feature is disabled as soon as additional data in remote mode. (The un-erase feature is disabled as soon as additional
data is taken, or the location names are deleted.) data is taken, or the location names are deleted.)
• • When emulating the MiniLaz, set the baud rate to 9600 When emulating the MiniLaz, set the baud rate to 9600 for communications
with Facility Net. with Facility Net.
LASAIR II Operator's Manual LASAIR II Operator's Manual
Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement Use Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement Use
Setup Icon to open the Location Name Setup the Location Name Setup Window
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ontrol will not function properly.
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