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  • Page 1 ApexRemoteWithPump A I R B O R N E P A R T I C L E C O U N T E R W I T H P U M P Operators Manual...
  • Page 3 ApexRp Operators Manual Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions Apex Remote With Pump (Models: ApexR3p, ApexR5p, ApexR02p, ApexR03p, ApexR05p) Operators Manual 248083480-1 Rev 3...
  • Page 4 ApexRp Operators Manual Copyright © 2014-2019 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

    Accessories ..........................15 Specifications ..........................16 ApexR02p ..........................16 ApexR03p ..........................17 ApexR05p ..........................18 ApexR3p ..........................19 ApexR5p ..........................20 3 Get Started..........................22 Unpacking and Initial Inspection ....................22 Identify the ApexRp Model ....................... 22 Compare Contents ........................22 Configuration Kit ........................
  • Page 6 ApexRp Operators Manual Communicating Serial with ApexRp Instrument ..............32 Serial Data / Power Port ....................... 32 RS-485 Communications ....................... 34 Ethernet Settings: ......................... 35 ApexRp Web Page Interface ..................... 36 5 Maintenance Procedures ......................38 Introduction ..........................38 Safety ............................38 Maintenance Calibration ......................
  • Page 7 ApexRp Operators Manual Connections ..........................51 Power Consumption: ......................52 Exhaust Port ......................... 52 Real-time LMS Pro/Pharma Data Download ................53 Shipping Instructions ........................ 53 A ApexRp MODBUS Register Map v1.50 ..................54 COMM Settings ......................... 54 Supported MODBUS Commands ....................54 Sensor Settings Registers ......................
  • Page 8 ApexRp Operators Manual EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Inc. Manufacture’s Address: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Inc. 1221 Disk Drive Medford, OR 97501 USA Declares that the product: Product Name: ApexRemoteWithPump Airborne particle counters Model Number(s): ApexRp Series...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions Apex Remote With Pump, ApexRp Airborne Particle Counters. Text Conventions Boldface Introduces or emphasizes a term. ApexRemoteWithPump, ApexRp, and Instrument can all refer to any or all models ApexR3p, ApexR5p, ApexR02p, ApexR03p, or ApexR05p. Note: A note appears in WARNING: A warning...
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  • Page 11: General Safety

    ApexRp Operators Manual General Safety Safety Considerations Warnings and cautions are used throughout this manual and the WARNING: There are reader should become familiar with the meaning of a warning before no user-serviceable operating the particle counter. Most warnings will appear in the left components inside the margin of the page next to the subject or step to which it applies.

  • Page 12: Laser Safety Information

    Failure to meet the specifications as provided by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions will void the instrument Warranty and CE certification and may cause serious personal injury.

  • Page 13: Electrostatic Safety Information

    ApexRp Operators Manual Electrostatic Safety Information Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Therefore, any service or maintenance work should be done at a static-safe work station. A static-safe work station requires an ESD consultant to evaluate the work environment and propose the equipment and apparel needed for just such a work station to be successful.
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  • Page 15: Introduction

    Figure 2-1 below shows the ApexR3p and ApexR03p. Figure 2-1: ApexR3p and ApexR03p Remote Airborne Particle Counters The instrument uses a LASER diode light source and LASER beam shaping optics to illuminate a cross section of the air flow path. As particles move along this path, they cross the LASER beam and scatter light.

  • Page 16: Accessories

    ApexRp Operators Manual is proportional to the light scattered which in turn is proportional to the size of the particle. The voltage pulses created by the particles are then processed by additional electronics that analyze the height of each pulse and therefore the size of each corresponding particle.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    ApexRp Operators Manual Specifications ApexR02p Size Ranges 0.2 – 2.0 µm Channel Thresholds Standard 2-channel: 0.2, 0.3 µm Standard 4-channel: 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 µm Optional 6-channel: 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0 µm Flow Rate 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) Counting Efficiency 50% (per ISO 21501-4) Data Storage...

  • Page 18: Apexr03P

    ApexRp Operators Manual ApexR03p Size Range 0.3 - 5.0 µm Channel Thresholds Standard 2-channel: 0.3, 0.5 µm Standard 4-channel: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 µm Optional 6-channel: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 µm Flow Rate 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) Counting Efficiency 50% (per ISO 21501-4) Data Storage Rotating Buffer, 3000 records...

  • Page 19: Apexr05P

    ApexRp Operators Manual ApexR05p Size Range 0.5 - 5.0 µm Channel Thresholds Standard 2-channel: 0.5, 5.0 μm Standard 4-channel: 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm Optional 6-channel: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,7.0, 10.0 µm Flow Rate 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) Counting Efficiency 50% (per ISO 21501-4) Data Storage Rotating Buffer, 3000 records...

  • Page 20: Apexr3P

    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% noncondensing Table 2-4 ApexR3p Specifications 248083480-1 Rev 3...

  • Page 21: Apexr5P

    ApexRp Operators Manual ApexR5p Size Range 0.5 - 10.0 μm Channel Thresholds Standard 2-channel: 0.5, 5.0 μm Standard 4-channel: 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm Optional 4-channel: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,7.0, 10.0 μm Flow Rate 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM) Counting Efficiency 50% (per ISO 21501-4) Data Storage Rotating Buffer, 3000 records...
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  • Page 23: Get Started

    ApexRp Identify the Model The ApexRp is available in five models: ApexR3p 1.0 flow rate, .3µm minimum channel size ApexR5p 1.0 flow rate, .5µm minimum channel size ApexR02p 0.1 flow rate, .2µm minimum channel size ApexR03p 0.1 flow rate, .3µm minimum channel size...

  • Page 24: Configuration Kit

    ApexRp Operators Manual Configuration Kit Each order is shipped with a Configuration Kit, which includes the NOTE: All ApexRp SmartPort Cable, software on USB key and a 24VDC Power Supply. To instruments require the properly use the kit, the software on the USB key must be installed on SmartPort cable to set or a computer that will act as a configuration station.
  • Page 25 ApexRp Operators Manual View the COM port assigned by using . It will show as a USB Serial Computer|Properties|DeviceManager COM Port with a COM port number (see Figure 3-2). Right-click the Computer ICON and choose Properties Choose Device Manager Left-Click Ports (COM/LPT) Example COM Port Note: While the USB...
  • Page 26 COM port to be selected. On the configuration computer navigate to the Start menu, All Programs. Navigate to Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, click and choose LWS Instrument Setup Tool. When it starts, the program will require the COM port number that the SmartPort Cable is using.

  • Page 27: Date Settings

    ApexRp Operators Manual Date Settings: This button loads the computer system time This button saves the changes to and date values into program memory. the instrument memory. Figure 3-7 Instrument Date and Time Settings All ApexRp products can have their date and time settings changed in Note: Make sure to this screen.
  • Page 28 ApexRp Operators Manual Get IP Address, Subnet and Gateway from IT group. (Factory defaults shown here) DHCP OFF Ethernet ON Figure 3-8 ApexRp Default Settings Default Alarm Threshold settings are the same as all ApexRp models: Ch1 threshold = 1000, Ch2 threshold = 1000 and channel alarms are disabled.
  • Page 29 ApexRp Operators Manual Note Alarm Settings Figure 3-9 ApexRp Serial Default Settings The ApexRp Serial address is set via the switches on the bottom of the instrument or through the Setup Tool program, based on Switch 7’s state (see Table 4-1). The Address can be shown in the Display Window, if this option is installed.

  • Page 30: Operation

    ApexRp Operators Manual Operation Understanding the LEDs The ApexRp LEDs have specific meanings when illuminated. Figure 3-10 below shows the location of the LEDs and gives a brief description of their meaning. Figure 3-10 Front Panel LEDs • Power LED: = Power is OFF.

  • Page 31: Communications

    ApexRp Operators Manual Communications This chapter contains information regarding how to set up communication with the ApexRp instrument. ApexRp Serial DIP Switches The ApexRp DIP switches are used to set up Serial communication. Refer to Table 4-1 for detailed DIP switch settings, their meaning and effects.

  • Page 32: Dip Switch Definitions

    ApexRp Operators Manual DIP Switch Definitions Table 4-1 displays the general DIP Switch settings. OFF (UP) = 0, ON (DOWN) = 1 Position Description Setting Binary Bit 0 Addressing, OFF=0, ON=1 Note: Use a tool with a Binary Bit 1 Addressing, OFF=0, ON=1 very small pointed tip Binary Bit 2...

  • Page 33: Communicating Serial With Apexrp Instrument

    ApexRp Operators Manual DIP Switch Addressing Table 4-3 details the addresses set by the binary DIP switches 1-5. DIP SWITCHES ADDRESS DIP SWITCHES ADDRESS Note: Because Address 0 12345 12345 is reserved for 0 0 0 0 0 Do Not Use 0 0 0 0 1 broadcasting in MODBUS RS-485 communications,...
  • Page 34 ApexRp Operators Manual Serial COM Figure 4-2 Serial COM Port The connector pinouts are shown in Table 4-4. RJ45 Pin Signal Name RS-232 TX (Output) RS-232 RX (Input) RESERVED for future use RS-485B RS-485A RESERVED for future use 24 VDC GROUND Table 4-4 RJ45 Pinouts To connect the instrument to an RS-485 network:...

  • Page 35: Rs-485 Communications

    ApexRp Operators Manual RS-485 Communications RS-485 must be used if the instrument is more than 50 feet from a computer or is installed in an industrial network. Refer to Table 4-5 for specifics about RS-485. Contact Lighthouse Technical Support for more information.

  • Page 36: Ethernet Settings

    ApexRp Operators Manual Ethernet Settings: The ApexRp comes with the Ethernet Enabled (default) and the DHCP disabled. Enter the correct settings in IP Address, Subnet and Gateway The IT group should provide these numbers to prevent conflicts with devices already on the network. All TCP/IP values should be static. Checking the DHCP checkbox (Figure 4-4) can cause the instrument and its data to become ‘lost’...

  • Page 37: Apexrp Web Page Interface

    ApexRp Operators Manual ApexRp Web Page Interface NOTE: It has been Another feature of the ApexRp is the Web Interface that learned that certain allows real time monitoring of the instrument’s data. All monitor antivirus programs may points will show current record data, last 5 data records, location block, interrupt or info, serial number, model, sampling parameters, location status, seriously affect...
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  • Page 39: Maintenance Procedures

    ApexRp Operators Manual Maintenance Procedures Introduction This chapter provides routine maintenance instructions that the ApexRp instrument requires. The maintenance procedures described in this chapter are not required on regular or prescribed intervals and should be performed only if the user has reason to question the data they are receiving.

  • Page 40: Fault Isolation

    ApexRp Operators Manual 8. After the instrument has met the requirement of the Purge Count test, return the instrument to its normal location and operating status. Fault Isolation If the instrument does not pass the Purge Count test, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 41: Program With Modbus Protocol

    ApexRp Operators Manual Program with MODBUS Protocol ApexRp instruments can be programmed using MODBUS Protocol. The full protocol, as used, is detailed in Appendix A: “ApexRp MODBUS Register Map v1.50” on page A-1. This chapter contains the information needed to program the basic configuration for the instrument using the MODBUS protocol.

  • Page 42: Running The Instrument Using Modbus

    ApexRp Operators Manual Running the Instrument Using MODBUS The applicable action commands are displayed in Table 6-1. Value Action Saves all writable 4xxxx register values to the EEPROM. Clears the Data Buffer. Record count is sent to zero. Saves the instrument parameters in the 40xxxx registers to the EEPROM.

  • Page 43: Configuring With The Modbus Protocol

    ApexRp Operators Manual Configuring with the MODBUS Protocol Setting the Real Time Clock The Real Time Clock (RTC) can be read in registers 40027 and 40028 as shown in Table 6-2. Register 40027 is the high word for the real time clock; 40028 is the low word.

  • Page 44: Changing The Default Instrument Parameters

    ApexRp Operators Manual Changing the Default Instrument Parameters The main instrument parameters involved with the operation of the ApexRp are Location, Sample Time and Hold Time. See Table 6-4. Sample Time and Hold Time both use 2 registers, a high word and a low word.

  • Page 45: Using Sensor Setting Registers

    ApexRp Operators Manual 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 the location where a sample was recorded.

  • Page 46: Alarm And Threshold Registers

    ApexRp Operators Manual Alarm and Threshold Registers Alarm Enable Registers The Alarm Enable input registers (43xxx series) shown in Table 6-5 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.

  • Page 47: Enable Alarming For A Channel

    ApexRp Operators Manual Enable Alarming for a Channel Alarm threshold registers are independent of each other. Any one register’s settings will not affect the others and any channel alarms may be enabled or disabled as the user requires. For example, to enable alarming on just the first particle channel as shown in Table 6- 7, the user would enable Bit 1 by writing the value of ’3’...

  • Page 48: Setting The Alarm Threshold Value

    ApexRp Operators Manual Register Data Type Description 45009 unsigned integer Threshold for Particle Channel 1 [high] (smallest particle size starts here) 45010 unsigned integer Threshold for Particle Channel 1 [low] 45011 unsigned integer Threshold for Particle Channel 2 [high] 45012 unsigned integer Threshold for Particle Channel 2 [low] 45013...

  • Page 49: Install

    AC power cord is required, replace only with a power supply or cord having as good as or better ratings than the items provided by Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. Attempting to use an under- rated power supply or cord can expose the instrument power supply, adjacent equipment or the user to dangerous shock and fire hazards.
  • Page 50 ApexRp Operators Manual Figure 7-1 Required Tools and Hardware 1. Find a point close to WARNING: Make necessary connections, such sure target location is as network and AC power, electrically safe for and where the instrument drilling. Wear safety can be easily goggles while drilling.

  • Page 51: Installing Apexrp Without Wall Bracket

    ApexRp Operators Manual 5. For ApexRp installation without Wall Bracket, install the ApexRp using the installed anchors and appropriate screws. Proceed to step 8. 6. For Wall Bracket installation, attach the Wall Bracket using the installed anchors. Make sure to use flat head screws to maintain clearance from the rear of the ApexRp.

  • Page 52: Connections

    Figure 7-6. Inlet Nozzle Figure 7-6 Connections on Top The 1.0 CFM instruments (ApexR3p, ApexR5p) sensors can be used with a 3/8” barbed inlet ISO probe attached via 3/8" ID tubing. The 0.1 CFM instruments (ApexR02p, ApexR03p, ApexR05p) sensors can be used with a 1/8”...

  • Page 53: Power Consumption

    ApexRp Operators Manual Power Consumption: The ApexRp has a connection for an external 24VDC supply. See figure 7-8. Exhaust Port ApexRp uses an internal blower to provide a vacuum source. The blower exhaust is HEPA filtered so as not to contaminate the surrounding monitoring environment.

  • Page 54: Real-Time Lms Pro/Pharma Data Download

    ApexRp Operators Manual Real-time LMS Pro/Pharma Data Download Lighthouse offers several software products to download, monitor and manage data gathered by the ApexRp instruments, as well as other RS-485/MODBUS particle counters. When these instruments are connected to an RS-485 or Ethernet network that is monitored and managed by a PC running the Lighthouse Monitoring System (LMS) Express or Express RT (Real Time), they can be identified and controlled by the software.

  • Page 55: A Apexrp Modbus Register Map V1.50

    ApexRp Operators Manual ApexRp MODBUS Register Map v1.50 COMM Settings Lighthouse particle counters with MODBUS use the following communications settings: 19200 Baud Rate Data Bits None Stop Bits Parity Hardware Protocol RS-232-C or RS-485 standard Software Protocol MODBUS ASCII (supports upper/lower case) and MODBUS RTU Table A-1 MODBUS Communications Settings The MODBUS slave address is set on the particle counter.

  • Page 56: Sensor Settings Registers

    ApexRp Operators Manual ensor Settings Registers Instrument settings are stored in holding registers (the 40xxx series), which are mostly read/writable. Not all holding registers are writable. Table A-3 describes the content of these registers. Register Data Type Description 40001 unsigned integer MODBUS register map version. Matches the Version number of this document.
  • Page 57 ApexRp Operators Manual Register Data Type Description 40021 ASCII string Model Name char[12], char [13] 40022 unsigned integer Model Name char[14], char [15] 40023 unsigned integer Flow Rate. See registers 40041-40042 for flow rate units. Liquid Particle Counters and Samplers: Value equals flow rate.
  • Page 58 ApexRp Operators Manual Register Data Type Description 40035 unsigned integer Data Set [high]. Works in conjunction with 40036. Updates the instrument’s real time clock. Setting is the number of seconds since midnight, 1/1/1970. This number can be generated by the ANSI C/C++ time() function.
  • Page 59 ApexRp Operators Manual Register Data Type Description 40060 signed integer Last Sample Timestamp [high] (# of seconds since midnight, 1/1/1970.). 40061 signed integer Last Sample Timestamp [low]. 40062 signed integer Last Setting Change Timestamp [high] (# of seconds since midnight, 1/1/1970.). Value indicates. 40063 signed integer Last Setting Change Timestamp [low].
  • Page 60 ApexRp Operators Manual Device Options If Bit 0 of Register 40050 is set, it indicates that the instrument is capable of Fast Download. Bits Description ApexRp: Software controlled RGB LED (1=Enabled, 0=Disabled) ApexRp: Location Bracket (1=Enabled, 0=Disabled) Table A-4: Device Options 248083480-1 Rev 3...
  • Page 61 ApexRp Operators Manual Device Status The Device Status registers (40003 and 40057) display the current status of the device (Table A-5). Additional status bits are shown in 40056 (Table A-6). Bits Description RUNNING: Set when a start command is executed via Command 11 (instrument start) or through the user interface.
  • Page 62 ApexRp Operators Manual Additional status bits are shown in 40056 displayed in Table A-6. Description ApexRp: LASER POWER STATUS: Set to 1 when unit’s LASER current is out of spec, else set to 0 ApexRp: LASER CURRENT STATUS: Set to 1 when unit’s LASER power is out of spec, else set to 0 ApexRp: LASER SUPPLY STATUS: Set to 1 when unit’s LASER supply is out of spec, else set to 0...

  • Page 63: Command Register

    ApexRp Operators Manual Command Register The Command Register (40002) is used to make the device perform an action. The register performs an action when an integer value is written to it. The action is completed when the device sends a MODBUS Bit Description response.

  • Page 64: Alarm And Threshold Registers

    ApexRp Operators Manual Alarm and Threshold Registers Alarm Enable Registers The Alarm Enable 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.

  • Page 65: Threshold Setup Registers

    ApexRp Operators Manual Enable Alarming for a Channel To enable alarming on particle channel #1, write a ’3’ to register 43010, which enables its Bit 1 and maintains Bit 0 as ’1’. To disable alarming on channel 1 and enable it on channel 2, write a ’1’ to register 43010 and a ’3’...
  • Page 66 ApexRp Operators Manual The Data Status flag is set if any of the channels have a threshold Note: The Table A-11 exceeded state as true. shows the registers for an 8 channel particle The threshold registers (45xxx series) run in parallel with the data counter.

  • Page 67: Data Registers

    ApexRp Operators Manual Data Registers Data is stored in the input registers (30xxx series), which are read- only. All data items are four bytes long and are stored across two registers. Byte and word order is big-endian. Thus, data items are formed by placing the high bytes in front of the low bytes.
  • Page 68 ApexRp Operators Manual Register Data Type Description 30001 signed integer Timestamp [high] (# of seconds since midnight, 1/1/1970) 30002 signed integer Timestamp [low] 30003 unsigned integer Sample Time [high] (In seconds) 30004 unsigned integer Sample Time [low] 30005 signed integer Location [high] (Place where data was recorded) 30006 signed integer...
  • Page 69 ApexRp Operators Manual Value Action Service LASER Status 0 = LASER is good. 1 - LASER needs to be serviced. Bad Flow Status 0 = Flow rate is good. 1 = Flow rate is bad. Particle Overflow Status 0 = No overflow 1 = Overflow occurred. Instrument Service Status 0 = Instrument is working correctly.

  • Page 70: Device Status Word

    ApexRp Operators Manual The timestamp field indicates when the data record was recorded. Timestamps are stored as the number of seconds since 1/1/1970, the Unix time epoch. This value can be written directly into a C/C++ time_t data type to be used by ANSI C time functions. Device Status Word The registers used for the Sample Status Word are 30007-30008 to Note:...

  • Page 71: Data Enable Registers

    ApexRp Operators Manual Data Enable Registers The 31xxx register series is used to determine which data items in Note: All data records 30xxx are enabled. Enabled items contain recorded data. Data have the same enable retrieved from disabled items return garbage. Data items are disabled states.

  • Page 72: B Limited Warranty

    Limitation Of Warranties: A. Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions (LWS) warrants that all equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from date of shipment to Buyer except that LWS does not warrant that operation of the software will be completely uninterrupted or error free or that all program errors will be corrected.
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