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Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter (4-20mA output) Operating Manual

2-4

248083296-1 Rev 3

RLPC 0.2

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Specifications

Table 2-2  RLPC 0.2

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m Specifications

Size Range

0.2 - 2.0 

μ

m

Channel Thresholds

Standard: 0.2, 0.3

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m; 0.2, 0.5

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m; 0.2, 1.0

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m;

Standard: 0.2, 2.0

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m

Flow Rate

100 ml/min, + 5%, User-controlled

Laser Source

Laser Diode

Calibration

NIST Traceable

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 
Requirements

24VDC@ 150mA

External Alarm Output

Normally Open Dry Contact Rated 0-60 V 
AC/DC 1 Amp

Enclosure

Stainless Steel

Sample Inlet/Outlet 
Connection

1/4" Flaretek

TM

Sample Temperature

32 - 302

o

F (0 - 150

o

C)

Sample Pressure

150 PSI

Wetted Surface Material

Quartz, PTFE, PFA

Dimensions

5.7"(L) x 5.2"(W) x 3"(H) [14.47 x 13.2 x 7.6 
cm]

Weight

3.5 lbs. (1.58 kg)

Operating Temp/RH

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

Summary of Contents for RLPC 0.1mm

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Page 3: ...Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions REMOTE Liquid Particle Counters 4 20mA Output Operating Manual...

Page 4: ...ined herein constitutes valuable trade secrets of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions It is not permitted to disclose or allow to be disclosed such information except as permitted in writing by Lighthouse...

Page 5: ...n 2 1 Accessories 2 2 RLPC 0 1 m Specifications 2 3 RLPC 0 2 m Specifications 2 4 RLPC 0 3 m Specifications 2 5 RLPC 0 5 m Specifications 2 6 RLPC Chemical Compatibility 2 7 Chapter 3 Get Started Init...

Page 6: ...II Programming Syntax 4 7 Command Structure 4 7 Handshake 4 8 Protocol 4 8 Command Set 4 9 VERBOSE MODE 4 9 GET CURRENT SETTINGS 4 9 DISPLAY MENU OF COMMANDS 4 9 START STOP COUNTING MODE 4 10 START Co...

Page 7: ...ART 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 5 3 Appendix A Maintenance Flow Cell Cleaning A 1 Cleaning Procedure A 1 Appendix B Limi...

Page 8: ...Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter 4 20mA output Operating Manual t iv 248083296 1 Rev 3...

Page 9: ...e this and warns that doing something incorrectly could result in personal injury damage to the instrument or loss and or improper storage of data boldface Introduces or emphasizes a term Courier font...

Page 10: ...Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter 4 20mA output Operating Manual ii 248083296 1 Rev 3...

Page 11: ...tic discharge Network Connect pertaining to communication ports and instrument damage LASER Safety Information This product is considered to be a Class 1 LASER product as defined by FDA 21 CFR 1040 10...

Page 12: ...rformance of procedure other than specified here may result in hazardous radiation exposure Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage or destroy electronic components Therefore all service or maintenance...

Page 13: ...icron 0 3 micron and 0 5 micron respectively using the LWS 4 20mA protocol With a user controlled flow rate of 100 ml min 5 the RLPC sensors are designed to accurately measure 2 channels of simultaneo...

Page 14: ...tored in the sensor s buffers or transferred via the 4 20mA interface The RLPC instruments were created for continuous 24 hours per day 7 days per week operation The RLPC provides versatile mounting o...

Page 15: ...ftware Lighthouse Monitoring System LMS XChange Concentration Limit 64 000 counts ml 5 Coincidence Error Power Input Requirements 24VDC 150mA External Alarm Output Normally Open Dry Contact Rated 0 60...

Page 16: ...tors Power Service Sampling Supporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System LMS XChange Concentration Limit 4 000 counts ml 5 Coincidence Error Power Input Requirements 24VDC 150mA External Alarm Out...

Page 17: ...pporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System LMS XChange Concentration Limit 4 000 counts ml 5 Coincidence Error Power Input Requirements 24VDC 150mA External Alarm Output Normally Open Dry Contact...

Page 18: ...Service Sampling Supporting Software Lighthouse Monitoring System LMS XChange Concentration Limit 4 000 counts ml 5 Coincidence Error Power Input Requirements 24VDC 150mA External Alarm Output Normal...

Page 19: ...d Water H2O DI H2O Nitric Acid 70 HNO3 Sulfuric Acid 96 H2SO4 Hydrochloric Acid 37 HCL Ammonium Hydroxide 29 NH4OH Hydrogen Peroxide 30 H2O2 Phosphoric Acid 86 H3PO4 Isopropyl Alcohol C3H8O Acetone C3...

Page 20: ...Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter 4 20mA output Operating Manual 2 8 248083296 1 Rev 3...

Page 21: ...any reason be sure to contact Customer Service and obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number Reference this number on all shipping documentation and purchase orders After receipt of the RMA fo...

Page 22: ...d 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 t...

Page 23: ...lows the liquid sample to flow back to the system being sampled Figure 3 2 Unit s Top Connections The flare connector on the bottom of the unit is the Inlet Nozzle and needs to be connected to the sys...

Page 24: ...s set the address of the instrument for RS232 configurations and the communications mode See Maintenance on page A 1 for details Positions 1 6 set the address of the instrument Position 7 and 8 set th...

Page 25: ...nsible for maintaining a nominal flow rate of 100 ml min 5 through the sensor to insure the accuracy of the data If there are any questions or problems during system setup please contact Lighthouse Wo...

Page 26: ...let nozzle using the provided flare tubing Make sure the tubing is inserted securely onto the nozzle and the knurled nut is finger tight only 4 Turn the liquid system on and allow liquid to flow throu...

Page 27: ...external alarm channel power and ground Table 3 1 J10 Data Connector Pinouts If the application allows VLOOP and VPWR may be connected to the same source In that case the VPWR is 15VDC to 30VDC Inclu...

Page 28: ...083296 1 Rev 3 Figure 3 5 J10 Connector Showing Pinout 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 t...

Page 29: ...Get Started 248083296 1 Rev 3 3 9 3 Wire System Figure 3 7 Three Wire Communication Diagram...

Page 30: ...Lighthouse REMOTE Liquid Particle Counter 4 20mA output Operating Manual 3 10 248083296 1 Rev 3...

Page 31: ...alues 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 This chapter contains the inform...

Page 32: ...Mode Note The DIP Switches must be set before the unit is powered up Time Range When a DIP switch is set to any of the pre programmed values listed below and power applied to the instrument informati...

Page 33: ...econds 100 000 counts All other combinations will be set to 300 seconds 100 000 counts Procedure to Set DIP Switches 1 Remove power from the instrument 2 Set the DIP Switches to the desired Time and R...

Page 34: ...owing 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 To connect the instrument to a computer 1 Remove power from the i...

Page 35: ...Programming 248083296 1 Rev 3 4 5 Figure 4 4 COM Port Properties 6 Configure the ASCII settings as follows Figure 4 5 ASCII Settings...

Page 36: ...commands that were issued Old parameters are used if they were not modified during this session Once programmed the instrument retains its settings until they are modified The user can set DIP Switch...

Page 37: ...old of counts ae Set Alarm Suppression 6 The instrument will wait 20 seconds after the last command is sent then begin sampling ASCII Programming Syntax Using a simple ASCII protocol the REMOTE RL32 f...

Page 38: ...d assuming V Verbose mode is on the REMOTE instrument will send a response based on the value of the counts suppress alarms and alarm status Examples of responses are listed below ERR Error in Command...

Page 39: ...echo back the information to the screen VERBOSE MODE is required in order to program the device It is not required to run the counter GET CURRENT SETTINGS Shows current parameter settings Type Respons...

Page 40: ...ts ta Set Sample Seconds aa Set Alarm Channel ab Set Alarm Threshold of counts ae Set Alarm Suppression START STOP COUNTING MODE START Counting sa This will start the device s counting mode When imple...

Page 41: ...e 1 When using the DIP switch programming both channels are set to the same range value ra sets upper range of channel 1 where is the range value rb sets upper range of channel 2 where is the range va...

Page 42: ...s the alarm channel to channel 1 or 2 Type aa1 Response aa1 Alarm Channel 1 SET ALARM THRESHOLD ab Sets Alarm High count threshold for the configured alarm channel Value must be less than range in ord...

Page 43: ...00 Alarms Threshold 1000 Channel 1 in a row 1 secs 1 ch1 2 615 228 bk 434 alarm alert secs 2 ch1 2 1115 382 bk 429 alarm alert secs 3 ch1 2 1595 502 bk 429 alarm alert secs 4 ch1 2 2029 637 bk 429 ala...

Page 44: ...1 10000 Range2 5000 Alarms Threshold 1000 Channel 1 in a row 3 Note The alarm alert in boldface doesn t display until after the 3rd consecutive alarm condition the external alarm light goes on at this...

Page 45: ...00 Range2 5000 Alarms Threshold 1000 Channel 1 in a row 1 Service Menu The Service Menu is available by typing ms Type ms Response ms Service Menu ia Don t show 1 sec data ib Show 1 sec data gb Get Bk...

Page 46: ...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 bk 424 secs 4 ch1 2 0 0 bk 424 secs 5 ch1 2 1 0 bk 424 This mode can...

Page 47: ...Counter START Starts microprocessor and initializes hardware SETUP If DIP Switches all 0 Program Mode During the first 20 seconds the unit waits for programming commands If any programming commands a...

Page 48: ...m Threshold 750 counts Suppress Alarms 2 Service High 3500 mV Service Low 125 mV DIP Switches Anything other than 0000 0000 or 0000 0001 The DIP switch settings will be read and interpreted If the com...

Page 49: ...set SERVICE ALERT If the service background light voltage is greater than the Service High or less than Service Low limits then CH1 and CH2 outputs are set to 2mA The red SERVICE indicator on the inst...

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Page 51: ...luded in the RLPC package 1 Turn off power to the RLPC and disconnect all cables 2 Stop liquid flow to the RLPC 3 Wrap a towel around the outlet nozzle to prevent liquid from spilling on the sensor No...

Page 52: ...nd reconnect the flare tubing to the Inlet and Outlet Nozzles 10 Make sure that all tubing connected to the RLPC are securely connected WARNING Do NOT allow any liquid that has been used to flush the...

Page 53: ...es and remedies granted under this Section may at LWS s option be terminated C THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...

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Page 55: ...HANNEL RANGES 4 11 SET SAMPLE TIME 4 12 SHOW 1 SEC DATA 4 15 START STOP COUNTING MODE 4 10 Syntax 4 7 VERBOSE MODE 4 9 Attaching Sensor 3 6 B Background Light Value 4 16 C Calibration 2 7 RLPC 0 1um 2...

Page 56: ...5 RLPC 0 5 m 2 6 Environmental Sensors RLPC 0 1um 2 3 RLPC 0 2um 2 4 RLPC 0 3 m 2 5 RLPC 0 5 m 2 6 External Alarm 5 3 External Alarm Output 3 4 RLPC 0 1um 2 3 RLPC 0 2um 2 4 RLPC 0 3 m 2 5 RLPC 0 5 m...

Page 57: ...ressure RLPC 0 1um 2 3 RLPC 0 2um 2 4 RLPC 0 3 m 2 5 RLPC 0 5 m 2 6 Sample Temperature RLPC 0 1um 2 3 RLPC 0 2um 2 4 RLPC 0 3 m 2 5 RLPC 0 5 m 2 6 Sample Time 4 12 Service High and Low 4 14 Service Al...

Page 58: ...4 7 Session Example 4 6 Terminal Connecting To 4 4 Text conventions 1 i U Understanding the LEDs 3 2 V Vacuum Inlet 3 5 Verbose Mode 4 9 VLOOP 3 7 VPWR 3 7 W Warning Electrostatic Discharge 1 2 Hazar...

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