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LASAIR II
Operator's Manual
Without measurement, there is no control.

Registration applies to the Boulder, Colorado facility.
LASAIRII
310/510/350L/550L
Operators Manual
PARTICLE MEASURING SYSTEMS HEADQUARTERS

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(303) 443-7100 1-800-238-1801 FAX: (303) 449-6870
Instrument Service & Support: 1-800-557-6363
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Software Version: 2.0
LASAIR II 310/510/350l/510L Operators Manual
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2006 Particle Measuring Systems Inc.
All rights reserved.
LASAIR and HandiLaz are registered trademarks of Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.
DECON-CLEAN, DECON-QUAT, HYPO-CHLOR, PHENE-AMOL, and STERI-
PEROX are trademarks of Veltek Associates, Inc.
Kydex is a registered trademark of the Kleerdex Company.
LEMO is a registered trademark of the INTERLEMO Holding SA. Corporation.
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SloBlo is a registered trademark of Littlefuse, Inc.
All trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose,
without the express written permission of Particle Measuring Systems. Particle Measuring Systems
may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual
property rights covering subject matter in this document. Providing you with this document does
not give you license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property except
as expressly provided in a written agreement from Particle Measuring Systems.
Quality Statement
The Quality Policy of Particle Measuring Systems is to strive to meet or exceed the needs and
expectations of our customers and to align the activities of all employees with the common focus
of customer satisfaction through continuous improvement in the quality of our products and
services.
Environmental Information
This equipment must be properly disposed of at end-of-life by means of an authorized waste
management system. Information regarding dismantling of the equipment and location of any
hazardous materials can be located on our web site at:
http://www.pmeasuring.com/support/papers/disassemblyinstructions.
Battery Disposal
At end-of-life, batteries should be recycled or discarded safely. Discarding batteries in unsorted
waste is improper disposal, and may be harmful to the environment and human health. Your local
waste authority will have information on return and collection systems in your area.
For California consumers, contact Particle Measuring Systems, Customer Service Department at
(877)-475-3317 for instructions on returning used, rechargeable batteries for reuse, recycling, or
proper disposal at no cost.
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- Declaration of Conformity
Application of Council Directive(s): 89 / 336 /EEC, 73 / 23 /EEC
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EMC EN 61326: 1997/A1: 1998/A2: 2001
Safety EN 61010-1: 2001
Manufacturers Name: Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.
Manufacturers Address: 5475 Airport Boulevard, Boulder, CO 80301 USA
Manufacturers Telephone/FAX: (303) 443-7100 / (303) 449-6870
Distributors Name: Particle Measuring Technique, Great Britain
Distributors Address Unit B1 South, Willow End Park
Danemoor, Malvern WR14 1XZ
Worchestershire, WR13 6NN United Kingdom
Distributors Telephone/FAX: 011-44-1684-312950 / 011-44-1684-312969
Type of Equipment: Particle Counter
Model No: LASAIR II
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s).
Signature: Signature:
Full Name: Kristi Urquidi Full Name: David Hall
Position: Vice President Operations Position: Managing Director
Place: Boulder Date: January 12, 2004 Place: Malvern Date: January 12, 2004
WARNING
All I/O cables and accessories must meet current factory specifications in order for this unit to
remain in compliance with CE marking requirements. Consult the factory for details.
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Table of Contents
Quality Statement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
Environmental Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
Battery Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ii
Chapter 1: Getting Started - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

Product Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Counting Technique - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
External Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Internal Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-6
Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-7
Battery Usage Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-9
Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Unpacking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Installing the LASAIR II - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Connecting Your Power Source - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Installing the Battery Pack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Connecting the Sample Probe, 310 and 510 Versions - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
Connecting the Sample Probe, 350L and 550L Versions - - - - - - - - - 2-4
Connecting and Disconnecting the
Temperature/Relative Humidity (T/RH) Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8
Connecting to a PC or Facility Management System- - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8
Chapter 3: Controls and Displays- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Front Panel Layout- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Control Panel Keys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Hierarchy of Screens - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2
General Guidelines for Screen Navigation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-4
Display Screens - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-4
Main Display Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5
Analog Data Display Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8
Setting Up the Display Screens - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9
Chapter 4: Taking a Quick SampleSoftware Version 2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
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Chapter 5: Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Edit Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1
Edit/Navigation Softkey Icon Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2
Field Editing Softkey Icon Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2
Location Name Editing Softkey Icon Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2
Using Edit Mode - - General Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2
Sampling Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3
Main Page Setup Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3
Advanced Page Setup Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3
Location Page Setup Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3
Start Sampling by Time-of-day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6
Sampling Beep Mode (LASAIR II 310-550L Models Only) - - - - - - 5-7
Printing Sampling Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-8
Location Name Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-8
Alarm Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-11
Silencing Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-11
Accessing the Alarm Setup Screen- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-12
Printing on Alarm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-13
Setting Particle Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-14
Automatic Changes in Particle Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-15
Setting Analog Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-15
Printing Sampling and Alarm Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-16
The Statistics Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17
Recipes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17
Main Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17
Analog Data Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-19
Password and Remote Access Security - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-20
Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-22
Comm Setup - Network Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-22
Network Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-23
Comm Setup - Serial Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-23
Chapter 6: Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

Collecting Sample Data- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
Viewing Sample Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2
Viewing Data on the Main Display Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2
Viewing Data on the Data Table Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2
Navigating in the Data Table Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4
Controlling how the Data is Displayed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-6
Controlling what Data is Displayed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-7
Printer Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-14
Statistics Mode Sample Print - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-16
Silencing Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-16
Saving Data to Other Media- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-17
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Monitoring the Sample Data File- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-17

Saving the Sample Data File - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-17
Erasing Data from LASAIR II Memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-18
Restoring Deleted Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-18
Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net- - - - - 7-1

Communications Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1
PMS TCP/IP Protocol - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1
Web Server - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2
LASAIR II Serial Interface- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2
PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2
4-20 mA Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2
Configuring LASAIR II Communications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2
Ethernet Communications Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-3
Serial Communication Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-5
Setting the Communications Screen for 0.5 and 5.0 m Output Only (2 Channel
Pharmaceutical Output) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-7
Using LASAIR II in Remote Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-7
Preparing LASAIR II for use in Remote Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-7
Connecting to a Dedicated or Networked PC- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-9
Controlling LASAIR II with Facility Net (On-line Method)- - - - - - - - - 7-9
Preparing LASAIR II and Facility Net for On-Line Operation - - - - - 7-10
Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-10
Web Browser Interface Advantages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-11
Web Browser Interface Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-11
Establishing Communications Through a Web Browser - - - - - - - - - 7-11
Displaying Data on the Web Browser- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-12
Particle and Analog Data Window Control Icons and Buttons - - - - - 7-14
Saving Sample Data File - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-14
Deleting Sample Data Records - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-15
Setup Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-17
Location Name Setup Window - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-19
Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-21
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Chapter 8: Statistics Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1

Statistics Mode Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1
Statistics Mode Screens - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-2
Cleanliness Standards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-2
ISO 14644-1 Standard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-3
EC-GMP Standard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-4
FS-209E Standard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-5
BS-5295 Standard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-6
Alarms in Statistical Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-7
Communications in Statistics Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-7
Hierarchy of Screens in Statistical Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-8
Statistics Setup Screens- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-9
Statistics Setup Main Screen- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-9
About Location Names or Numbers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-10
Statistics Setup-Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-11
Statistics Mode Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-12
Collecting Sample Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-12
When Sample Acknowledge is Activated - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-13
When Using Auto-incrementing of LASAIR II
Location Names/Numbers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-14
When Using Auto-selection of User-created Location Names - - - - - 8-15
When Not Using the Auto-increment Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-15
Observing Statistical Results - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-16
Statistics Summary Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-16
Statistics Summary Screen Softkey Function- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-17
Statistics Data Table Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-17
When All Samples Are Complete - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-18
Interrupting a Sample - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-19
Disabling the Statistics Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-19
Printing a Statistics Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-20
Printing Supplemental Channel Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-20
Printout and Legend - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-21
Invalid Sample Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-23
Chapter 9: Recipes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-1

Recipe Database - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-1
Sample Recipe Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-1
Statistics Recipe Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-2
Information not Saved for a Statistics Recipe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-3
Recipe Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-3
Recipe Setup Screen - Setup Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-3
Recipe Names - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-4
Editing Recipes by means of the Web Server feature - - - - - - - - - - - 9-5
Loading and Using Recipes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-6
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Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Models - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-7

Recipe Use with the Web Server (i.e. Using Internet Explorer) - - - - - - - 9-8
Differences with the Web version: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-8
Uploading and Downloading Files- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-9
Chapter 10: Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-1

Cleaning and Disinfecting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-1
Tested Cleaning Chemicals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-1
Cleaning Method - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2
Replacing the Paper Roll - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-3
Reconditioning the Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-3
Battery Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-4
Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-4
Other Maintenance or Operational Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-5
Appendix A: Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Getting Technical Support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-6
Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Web Browser Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1
Hardware Requirements- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1
Software Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1
Cable Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1
Setting Up LASAIR II for Direct Web Browser Interface - - - - - - - - B-2
Setting up the PC for Direct Web Browser Interface with LASAIR II B-4
Setting up for Web Browser Interface over an Ethernet Network - - - B-6
Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-1

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-1
Preparations for Setup- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-1
Configuring LASAIR II to Communicate with Facility Net - - - - - - - - - C-2
Downloading the Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-2
Configuring Facility Net (or Pharmaceutical Net) for the LASAIR II - - - C-2
Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-5
Downloading at Network Stations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-5
Mobile-Collected Data (Case A): Erase Regularly - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-6
Data Buffering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-6
Assigning Location Names to Facilitate Mobile Data Downloading - C-6
Appendix D: TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D-1

TCP/IP's Network Layer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D-1
Ping - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D-1
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Appendix E: Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E-1
Appendix F: PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation) - - - - - - - - - - - F-1

Tested RS-232/RS-485 converters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F-1
Multi-Drop Command Coding Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F-2
Formatting Command Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F-2
Multi-Drop Commands - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F-2
Multi-Drop CTD Command Data Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F-5
Multi-Drop CTD2 Command Data Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F-6
Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial (RS-2332) Communications - - - - - - - G-1

Native Serial Protocol Fundamentals- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-1
Native Serial Protocol Error Messages- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-1
LASAIR Upgrade Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-2
C Commands- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-3
Supported C Commands - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-3
Unsupported C Commands- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-4
C Command Table Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-5
Command List- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-6
Serial (RS-232) Output Format- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-8
Appendix H: Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - H-1

LCD Screen Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - H-1
Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - H-1
Enabling the Pharmaceutical Two-Channel Output Mode - - - - - - - - - - - H-1
Serial Number Output to Pharmaceutical Net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - H-3
Print Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - H-3
Appendix I: USB Host Port - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-1

Supported USB Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-1
USB Keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-1
USB FLASH Key Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-1
Unsupported USB Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-2
Using a USB Keyboard- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-2
Copying Sample Data to a USB FLASH Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-2
Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-1

4-20 mA Input - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-1
Cable Pin-outs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-1
4-20 mA Input Setup Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-2
Examples of Setup for Each Accessory- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-2
4-20 mA Output- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-3
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4-20 mA Output: Setup Screen Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-4

4-20 mA Output Connector Wiring and Channel Definitions - - - - - - J-5
420 mA Out Status Channel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-6
4-20 mA Out Particle Channel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-6
Manifold Position - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-6
Channel Particle Scale Considerations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-6
Appendix K: Accessories and Supplies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - K-1

Battery Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - K-2
Appendix L: HHIPA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - L-1
Appendix M: TouchRam - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-1

TouchRam Button Formats - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-2
Reading TouchRam Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-2
Writing TouchRam Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-3
Compatibility With MiniLaz Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-4
Comparison of LASAIR II to MiniLaz Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-4
LASAIR II TouchRAM Button Data Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-4
Particle Alarms and TouchRAM Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-5
TouchRAM Buttons with TCP/IP Address - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-6
Setting the TCP/IP Address in a TouchRAM Button- - - - - - - - - - - - M-6
Rules for Reading TouchRAM Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-6
Limitations of Setting TCP/IP Address with a TouchRAM Button - - M-8
Older TouchRam Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-8
Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-9
Appendix N: International Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-1

WARNING- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-1
AVERTISSEMENT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-1
WARNUNG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-1
ATTENZIONE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-1
PRECAUSION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-1
Hazard Symbols- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-2
Symboles de risque - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-2
Warnschilder- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-3
Simboli di pericolo- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-3
Simbolos de peligro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-4
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Front View of LASAIR II - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-4

Rear View of Ports, Battery Chamber, and Power Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-5
350L and 550L Probe Adaptor and Sample Probe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5
350L and 550L Tubing, Tripod Adaptor, and Sample Probe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6
350L and 550L Assembled Sample Probe end of the Tubing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6
350L and 550L Tubing and Fittings Assembled- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7
Main Display Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5
Status Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7
Analog Data Display Screen- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9
Sampling Setup Screen-Main Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-4
Sampling Setup Screen - Advanced - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-5
Main Setup Screen with Beep-Mode Enabled - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-8
Sampling Setup Screen - Location- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-9
Add Location Screen- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-10
Edit Location Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-10
Alarm Setup Screen, Particle Alarms Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-12
Alarm Setup Screen, Particle Alarms Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-14
Alarm Setup Screen, Analog Alarms Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-16
Main Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17
Analog Data Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-19
Sampling Setup with Password Active but not Entered - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-21
Comm Setup Screen, Network Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-22
Comm Setup Screen, Serial Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-24
Status/Information Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3
Data Table Screen- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4
Data Table Display Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-6
Data Filter-Time Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-8
Data Filter-Location Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-10
Data Table Screen with Print Dialog Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-12
Printout Example - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-14
Setup paths for communications modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-3
Comm Setup Screen-Network Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-4
Comm Setup Screen-Serial Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-5
Comm Setup Screen, Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-7
Web Page, Particle and Analog Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-13
Statistics Setup Screen - Main Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-9
Statistics Setup Screen - Setup Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-11
Main Display Screen when Statistics Mode is Enabled - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-13
Statistics Summary Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-16
Statistics Table Screen- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-18
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FS-209 Supplemental Channels Dialog Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-20

Recipe Setup Screen, Setup Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-4
Setup Screen, Locations Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-6
Sample Setup Screen with Password Protection- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-7
Recipe Setup Web Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-8
Recipe File-Transfer Web Page- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-10
Calibration Warning Dialog Box- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-4
Comm Setup-Network Screen- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-3
Comm Setup, Network Dialog Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - H-2
Comm Setup, Data Dialog Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - H-2
Status Screen with Valid USB FLASH Key Installed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-2
USB Filename Pop-Up Dialog Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-3
4-20 mA Output Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-3
Comm Setup-Serial Dialog Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-1
Comm Setup Screens for Configuring TouchRAM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-6
Dialog Box when TCP/IP address is changed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-7
Dialog Box when TCP/IP address cannot be changed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-8
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Standard Packing List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Main Setup Screen Fields and Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17
Analog Data Setup Screen Fields and Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-19
Printout Legend - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-14
ISO 14644-1 Class Standards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-3
EC-GMP Class Standards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-4
ISO Classes Corresponding to EC-GMP Classes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-4
FS-209 Class Standards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-5
BS 5295 Sample requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-6
Statistics Summary Screen Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-16
RS-232 Connector Pinout - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G-1
Tested USB FLASH Keys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-1
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Product Overview
The LASAIR II is an airborne-particle counter designed for either mobile or
dedicated use. The sizing channel threshold and the sample flow rate vary with
the particular model. See the chart below for each models channel thresholds
and flow rates.
Model No. Channel Thresholds Flow Rate Available
350L 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 m 1.77 cfm (50 LPM) Yes
550L 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 m 1.77 cfm (50 LPM) Yes
310A 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 m 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) Yes
310B 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 m 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) Yes
510A 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 m 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) Yes
310 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0 m 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) No
325 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 m 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) No
510 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 m 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) No
525 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 m 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) No
Counting Technique
When the LASAIR II begins sampling, the internal pump creates a vacuum to
pull air into the sample inlet. The sample flow is controlled to maintain 1 CFM
(50 LPM for the 350L and 550L) of airflow through the sampler. A variance of
only +5% in airflow is allowed in a valid sample.
Air moves from the sample inlet through the sample chamber. A laser beam is
projected through the sample chamber so that any particles in the sample will
scatter the light. The scattered light energy is picked up by the collecting optics
and converted to a voltage pulse with the amplitude of the voltage pulse
corresponding to the size of the particle.
The incoming particle data is allocated according to size to the appropriate
channel. Both differential and cumulative counts are displayed.
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Once sampled, air leaves the sampling chamber, through the pump, and into
tubing leading to a HEPA filter that removes 99.97% of particles 0.3 m or
larger. From the filter, the sampled air exits through the sample outlet.
Description
The LASAIR II is a portable, lightweight, and durable airborne-particle counter.
Its compact size and comfortable carrying handle enhances its portability. The
LASAIR II can be used for the following applications:
cleanroom monitoring
facility certification
troubleshooting
trending analysis
statistical process control.
Its external features include a 1/4 VGA color LCD display screen, softkey
panels, sample probe, and a built-in thermal printer.
Depending on your model, the LASAIR II measures particle sizes in the range
of 0.3 to 25.0 m. It uses six channels with preset thresholds so that you can size
the particle count. The LASAIR II has an optional Temperature/Relative
Humidity (T/RH) sensor, and up to four analog environmental sensors can be
connected using the 420 mA input.
LASAIR II allows you to:
Set up your sampling, analog data and alarm parameters
Connect environmental sensors for continual reading
Start and stop particle sampling
Display sampling results, counter status, and analog data
Print sample results
The LASAIR II can be controlled and operated in the following ways:

As a stand-alone unit
Connected to Particle Measuring Systems facility monitoring software,
Facility Net or Pharmaceutical Net
From the web browser on your PC, when connected to the LASAIR II with
an Ethernet 10Base-T compatible network
If you suspect that certain areas of your facility are a source of particles, you can
easily transport the LASAIR II to those locations for sampling. You can name
the location on a setup menu. When the sampling ends and prints out, each
printout is labeled with the location name.
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Description
When connected to a PC or network, a menu allows you to set addresses and

enable different communications protocols to suit your needs. Once your
communications protocols are set up from the LASAIR II unit, you can modify
and view the sampling process from a remote PC by means of Particle
Measuring Systems Pharmaceutical Net or Facility Net software.
The LASAIR II stores 3,000 sample records in Random Access Memory. When
connected to a PC or network, sampling records can be downloaded or deleted.
External Features
The LASAIR II is compact, portable and loaded with features. Features to be
discussed are segregated by location on the LASAIR II:
Top
Front panel
Back panel
Side panel
Top Features The Sampling inlet and the T/RH sensor port are found on
the top of the LASAIR II:
Sampling inlet: Air for particle count sampling is brought into the top of the
LASAIR II through the sampling inlet.
An anodized aluminum sampling funnel fits over the sampling inlet. The
inner diameter of the funnel has two cylindrical grooves, each fitted with an
O-ring to seal and secure the funnel on the sampling inlet.
T/RH sensor port: Directly behind the sampling inlet is a 5-pin LEMO
port that receives the Temperature/Relative Humidity sensor.
Instruction for inserting and removing the T/RH probe are provided in
Chapter 2.
Front Panel Features The controls and display on the front panel allow
you to control the LASAIR II, and view all its activities and consists of the
following features:
Color LCD Display Screen: The LASAIR II has a color liquid crystal
display (LCD) screen. The display screen is covered with an inert clear
plastic cover that reduces glare and is easy to clean.
Control Panel: The control panel is located below the display screen and is
comprised of keys that are used to setup and operate the LASAIR II. Control
keys allow you to perform the following functions:
turn the LASAIR II on and off
lighten and darken the display screen
move the cursor in a screen field

increase or decrease a value in a screen field

start and stop the sampling sequence
Softkey Panel: The softkey panel is the column of five arrows on the right
side of the display. Each arrow corresponds to the icon on the screen directly
to the left of that arrow. Icons represent options available on a particular
screen.
Pressing the softkey to the right of the icon causes the action that is represented
by the icon to be performed.
Figure 1-1: Front View of LASAIR II
Back Panel Features The back panel is comprised of the power

connection, the sampling outlet, and communications ports.
Power: either an optional battery or by 85264 volt AC power. The provided
power cord will vary with location (US vs. non-US standards).
420 mA Input Port: Up to four more analog sensors can be connected
through the 420 mA port to provide additional environmental sensor
information. Analog sensors available from Particle Measuring Systems
include: air velocity, differential pressure, and T/RH sensors.

Description
420 mA Output Port: Provides particle and status output as a 420 mA

signal with an optional daughter board.
HHIPA Port: HHIPA is hand-held isokinetic probe with an audible alarm.
HHIPA can be enabled to produce an audible beep when a particle is
counted. The LASAIR II provides power to the HHIPA.
USB Port: The USB port supports either of the following functions:
Attaching a USB keyboard for faster entry and editing of screens OR
Downloading a CSV file to a USB memory key/stick
Ethernet Port: A 10Base-T Ethernet port, marked NET, is used to
connect:
Directly to a computer
Into a network hub that communicates with a remote facility monitoring
system
RS-232 Port: The RS-232 port is used for calibration, sensor control, or
TouchRAM communications.
Each kind of connection requires its own cabling configuration.
Figure 1-2: Rear View of Ports, Battery Chamber, and Power Connection
Sample Outlet: Sampled air is discharged from the sample outlet after
passing through a HEPA filter.
NOTE: Ensure that the sample outlet is not blocked. If it becomes blocked,
maintaining a standard airflow will become difficult. If the airflow varies too
much, the readings may not be valid.

Internal Components
Significant internal components include the following:
Tubing: 3/4-inch I.D., polyethylene tubing is used between the sampling
inlet and the pump, and the pump and the outlet.
Pump: A regenerative blower pump is located at the base of the unit. The
pump is a low power, DC voltage-controlled unit that is controlled to keep
the flow rate at one cubic foot per minute. This pump was selected for its
expected long life and low maintenance requirements.
HEPA Filter: The internal HEPA filter eliminates 99.97% of all particles
with a size of 0.3 m or greater. It is located just before the sample outlet to
filter out particles before the air leaves the LASAIR II.

Specifications
Specifications
Size Range 0.325.0 m

Number of channels 6
Altitude correction Altitude correction is automatically performed with internal
pressure transducers.
Altitude range 03,000 m
Maximum >350,000/ft.3 at 5% coincidence loss
concentration 350L
concentration 550L
concentration, models
510A, 310, 510, 525
concentration, models
310A and 325
Counting efficiency, >50% 10% (exceeds JIS standard)
Models 310A, 310B,
and 510A
Zero count level <1 count/5 minutes at minimum size (meets JIS standard)
Laser source Diode laser
Calibration Materials traceable to US National Institute for Standards
and Technology (NIST)
Environmental sensors Temperature/Relative Humidity sensor, plus interfaces with
4 external environmental sensors via 420 mA input
Data storage 3,000 sample records
Statistical standards EC GMP Annex #1
supported ISO 14644-1
FS-209E
BS5295
Simple averaging
Communication Modes Ethernet
RS-232
USB download
Optional 420 mA output (board required)
Supporting Software Facility Net, Pharmaceutical Net, Microsoft Internet
Explorer

External Surface ESD-compatible KYDEX

Tested Bleach, formaldehyde, ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, peroxide/
Cleaning Materials quaternary ammonium solutions, PHENE-AMOL Spray
disinfectant, STERI-PEROX, HYPO-CHLOR,
DECON-QUAT 100, and DECON-CLEAN
Sample Output Internally filtered, HEPA standard (> 99.97% at 0.3 m)
Display 1/4 VGA color LCD screen
Languages English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), French,
German, Italian, Japanese (Kanji), Korean, Spanish
Printer Built-in thermal printer
Reports Sample printouts; final reports for EC GMP,
ISO 14644-1, FS-209E, and BS-5295
Power 100240 V 10%, 5060 Hz, 1.25 A maximum
Battery (optional) Removable NiMH battery, 16.8 V nominal voltage
Dimensions (H,W,D) 11.5 10.7 9.0 inches (29 27 23 cm)
Weight 12.0 lbs. (5.4 kg.) without battery; 15.5 lbs. (7 kg.) with
optional battery
Operating Temperature 1535C; humidity: 1090%, non-condensing
Environment
Storage or Temperature: -40 to 70 C
transportation Humidity: 590% non-condensing
environment
Indoor/outdoor Indoor use only-not protected against harmful ingress of
moisture
Class Class I Equipment (requires a grounded type electrical
supply)
Installation Category II for transient over-voltage
over-voltage
Product laser Class I, when used as designed
classification

Battery Usage Specifications

Battery run time Varies with conditions:
4 hours with 10 tubing on the inlet jet, one minute

samples, and a printout every sample.
7 hours with no tubing and no printout at the end of the
sample
LASAIR II 350L and 550L:
3 hours with 10 feet of tubing on the inlet jet, one
minute samples, and a printout every sample
3.5 hours with no tubing, and no printout after every
sample
Battery charging minimum: 15C
temperature maximum: 35C
Battery charge time 80% full in 4 hours
(at 24C ambient) 100% full in 5 to 10 hours
Battery charge time 60% full in 3 hours
(at 35C ambient) 100% full in 8 to 16 hours
Battery charge time, 23 hours to charge a 95%-depleted battery
BC II external
charger
Battery charge within 10%
indicator accuracy


Chapter 2
Unpacking and Installation
When your LASAIR II arrives, you will want to:

Unpack the shipping container
Determine the sampling location for your unit
Connect the Temperature/Relative Humidity (T/RH) sensor
Unpacking
If the shipping container was delivered in a damaged condition, the shipper
should have already been notified. If the shipper has not been notified of
damage, STOP UNPACKING and immediately notify the shipper.
If the shipping container appears to be in good condition, continue to carefully
unpack the container, while inspecting the contents for damage.
Table 2-1: Standard Packing List

LASAIR II LASAIR II 350L and 550L
Printer paper Printer paper
Operators manual Operators manual
Sample probe Sample probe and adapter
Sample tubing Sample tubing
Sample tubing adapter Sample tubing adapters (2)
Zero-count filtera Zero-count filtera

Power cord Power cord
Spare fuse Spare fuse
a. The same zero-count filter is used for both versions.
Ensure that the items listed above are included in your shipment. If anything is
missing, contact Particle Measuring Systems Customer Response Center at
1-877-475-3317.

Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation
If all of the materials are included and undamaged, store the packing materials.
It is important to store these materials because warranties may not apply if
return shipping containers are inadequate.
Installing the LASAIR II

Use the following installation sections as they apply to your use of the LASAIR
II.
Connecting Your Power Source

The power input is a standard EIA fused power input of 100240 VAC, 5060
Hz. A power cord is supplied with your LASAIR II. The power cord for
European shipments may require the attachment of the appropriate wall plug,
according to the electrical requirements. Ensure the main supply is properly
grounded!
To connect power for the LASAIR II:

1 Plug the female end of the cord into the power inlet. The inlet is located on the
left side of the back panel.
2 Plug the 3-prong end of the cord into your power source.
CAUTION
Particle Measuring Systems recommends the use of a good quality surge
protector to isolate the LASAIR II from voltage spikes. Surge protectors are
inexpensive and easily obtainable from many office supply or computer
equipment sources.
NOTE: The main power disconnect is the power cord. Ensure that it is easily
accessible!
Installing the Battery Pack

Your LASAIR II can be powered solely by an optional rechargeable battery
pack. The battery pack can be charged while it is installed in the LASAIR II or
outside the LASAIR II with its optional BC II battery charger.
To install the battery pack:

1 Remove the battery from its packaging.
2 Position the battery pack with the label up and write the date you are placing the
battery into service into the space provided on the label.
3 Open the battery chamber door on the back of the LASAIR II

4 Turn the battery retainer to a horizontal position.

5 With the battery contacts entering first and the battery label facing up, slide the
battery pack into the LASAIR IIs battery chamber until it stops.
6 Rotate the battery retainer to a vertical position. The retainers edge should
engage into a provided channel.
7 Ensure that the battery is firmly in place by tipping the LASAIR II or by trying
to pull the battery out without turning the battery retainer to a horizontal
position.
8 Close the battery chamber door.
NOTE: To completely remove LASAIR II power, the battery pack must be
removed.
Connecting the Sample Probe, 310 and 510 Versions

The LASAIR II comes with a standard sample probe, which can be connected
in one of the following two ways:
directly to the sample inlet
to the end of sample tubing that is connected to the sample inlet
The sample tubing included in your shipment is lined internally with a material
that reduces electrostatic attraction and subsequent particle sticking. Cut it to
the length that meets your needs. It will fit over the sample inlet.
NOTE: If the sample tubing is longer than 10 feet (3.05 meters), Particle
Measuring Systems cannot guarantee valid particle measurement.
ALSO: If you intend to sample for particles greater than 5 m, you should not
use any tubing at all.
For precise positioning and proper cleanroom isolation, you may choose to
mount the sample probe on a tripod or on a wall. The following accessories will
help you to precisely position your LASAIR II:
A floor tripod (Part No. MI008)
A table tripod (Part No. 1000000979)
A wall mount adaptor for the Standard Sampling Probe (Part No.
1000000971)
A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No.
90103070) from Particle Measuring Systems.
To connect the sample probe directly to the sample inlet:

1 Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet. Place the sample probe
directly over the black polyethylene sample inlet, located on the top of the unit.

2 Gently, but firmly, press downward on the sample probe until it will not move
down any further.
To connect the sample probe to tubing:

1 Remove the protective cap from the sample inlet.
2 Place one end of the tubing over the sample inlet and gently move it side-to-side
while pressing down until it reaches the base of the inlet.
3 Connect the adapter (optional) onto the free end of the tubing.
4 Fit the sample probe over the adapter inlet.
To secure the sample probe to a tripod:

1 Screw the bolt on the adapter into the screw hole of the tripod plate.
2 Position the tripod where you wish to sample.
Connecting the Sample Probe, 350L and 550L Versions

The LASAIR II 350L and 550L come with a special sample probe, which can
be connected in one of the following two ways:
directly to the sample inlet by means of the provided adapter
to the end of sample tubing that is connected to the sample inlet
The sample tubing included in your shipment is lined internally with a material
that reduces electrostatic attraction and subsequent particle sticking. Cut it to
the length that meets your needs. It connects to the sample inlet by means of a
barb adapter.
NOTE: If the sample tubing is longer than 10 feet (3.05 meters), Particle
Measuring Systems cannot guarantee valid particle measurement.
ALSO: If you intend to sample for particles greater than 5 m, you should not
use any tubing at all.
For precise positioning and proper cleanroom isolation, you may choose to
mount the sample probe on a tripod or on a wall. The following optional
accessories will help you to precisely position your LASAIR II:
A floor tripod (Part No. MI008)
A table tripod (Part No. 1000000979)
A wall mount adaptor for the Standard Sampling Probe (Part No.
1000000971)
A Sampling Probe, Isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter (Part No.
1000008907) from Particle Measuring Systems.

To connect the sample probe directly to the sample inlet:

2 Place the probe adaptor over the sample inlet. The adaptors internal O-ring will
hold it to the sample inlet.
3 Place the sample probe over the adaptor tube. The sample probes internal O-
ring will hold it to the adaptor tube.
4 Gently, but firmly, press downward on the sample probe until it will not move
down any further.
Probe Adapter
1000008909
Probe
1000008908
Figure 2-3: 350L and 550L Probe Adaptor and Sample Probe
To connect the sample probe to tubing:

1 Insert the ribbed end of the cylindrical sample inlet adaptor fully into one end
of the tube.
2 Insert the ribbed end of the sample probe adaptor fully into the other end of the
tube. See Figure 2-5, 350L and 550L Assembled Sample Probe end of the
Tubing, on page 2-6.
3 Fit the sample probe over the open end of the sample probe adapter. The sample
probes internal O-ring will hold it securely to the adaptor.

5 Fit the open end of the 1/2-inch adapter over the instruments sample inlet.
Gently but firmly, press downward on the adapter until it will not go down any
further. The adapters internal O-ring will hold it in place.
HYTREL PVC Tubing Sample Probe -to-Tubing

1000009341 Adapter
1000008907
Figure 2-4: 350L and 550L Tubing, Tripod Adaptor, and Sample Probe
Figure 2-5: 350L and 550L Assembled Sample Probe end of the Tubing

Barbed Adapter,
Tubing-to-Monitor
1000008910
Figure 2-6: 350L and 550L Tubing and Fittings Assembled
To secure the sample probe to a tripod:

1 Fit the screw on the tripod plate into the threaded hole on the tripod adapter.
2 Make the screw secure but hand tight only.
3 Position the tripod where you wish to sample.

Connecting and Disconnecting the Temperature/Relative

Humidity (T/RH) Sensor
The T/RH sensor is an optional accessory that mounts on the top of the unit,
behind the sample inlet. When connecting this sensor, look for the red dot at the
bottom of the sensor and a corresponding red dot on the LASAIR IIs sensor
connection.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the T/RH sensor, you must pull up gently on the
cylindrical sleeve (near the base of the sensor) to release the clips that hold
the sensor in place. Do not twist or pull up on the sensor in your attempt
to remove it.
To connect the T/RH sensor:

1 Do NOT twist the sensor.
2 Position the sensor above the base so that the red dots are aligned.
3 Carefully push the sensor straight down into the connector. You should hear a
slight click as it locks into place.
To disconnect the T/RH sensor,

1 Grasp the cylindrical sleeve at the base of the sensor and pull up. The sleeve will
move upward as the clip tabs release from the base.
2 Continue to pull up on the sensor sleeve. The sensor will disengage from the
base of the unit.
Connecting to a PC or Facility Management System

For information about connecting the LASAIR II to a computer or a facility
management system, please see Chapter 7.

Chapter 3
Controls and Displays
The LASAIR II has many powerful features to facilitate particle counting and
monitoring.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
Layout of control panel keys, softkeyss and screens
Menu options
Display screens
Front Panel Layout

By using the control panel keys and softkeys, you can perform all of the tasks
necessary to set up and operate the LASAIR II.
In this section, we will discuss:
Control panel keys
General layout of screens
Guidelines for moving to different screens
Control Panel Keys

The control panel keys are located below the screen display. The panel houses
a number of keys for the setup and operation of the LASAIR II.

Chapter 3: Controls and Displays
To turn the LASAIR II on and off:
Press the On/Off key.
WARNING
This is not a power disconnect. To remove power, unplug the power cord
and remove the battery.
To darken or lighten the screen:

Press the Minus or Plus key until the screen darkens or lightens
to the desired contrast.
To start sampling:
Press the Start key. The Start key works from any screen. Pressing it will
return you directly to the Main Display Screen.
To stop sampling: Press the Stop key.

To activate the edit mode on a setup screen: Press the Enter key.
To move the cursor while in edit mode:

press the Left or Right arrow key.
To increase or decrease a value while in edit mode:

Press the Up or Down arrow key.
To enter a setup selection into the system: Press the Enter key.
Hierarchy of Screens
LASAIR II uses a hierarchy of screens and displays. By becoming familiar with
the hierarchy, you can navigate to the menus and displays with greater ease. We
encourage you to use the following graphic to access all the screens.

Hierarchy of Screens
Main Sampling Setup

Advanced Sampling Setup
Location Name Setup
Alarm Setup
Statistics Setup
Sampling
Setup
Recipes Setup
Analog Data Setup
Network Setup Page

Communications
Main Setup Serial Port Setup Page
Setup Data Display Setup Page
420 mA Output Setup (optional)
Main
Display Data Display Setup
Status Data Table
Data Sorting
& Filtering
Print Selected
USB Data Records
Download
Sample Setup Printout
OR Exit Statistics Mode
Analog Statistics Statistics Table

Summary
Analog Data Display
Print
Print Statistics Report
When the LASAIR II is turned on, the Main Display Screen appears. See Main
Display Screen on page 3-5. From the Main Display Screen, you can see your
sampling data and access all the other screens.

On the right side of the screen, notice a column of icons. Each setup screen,
display screen or function is represented by an icon. Each icon is associated with
the softkey to its right. When you press the softkey to the right an icon, the
screen for that icon is displayed.
General Guidelines for Screen Navigation

No matter what screen you are viewing, the following general rules will help
you navigate:
If you want to go to another screen, identify its icon and press its softkey.
To move back out of a screen, press the top softkey beside the Back
Screen icon.
If a screen can be edited, you will see a pencil icon in the upper left
part of the screen.
A screen that can be edited opens in the Display Mode. The screen must be
set to Edit Mode before you can change an input field.
To change an input field, enter Edit Mode by pressing the blue Enter
button. You will notice that edit icons for that screen will appear by the
softkeys.
Use the Return Arrow softkey to exit Edit Mode. The Return Arrow is
always the top icon in the column.
Display Screens
The LASAIR II has the following display screens:
The Main Display Screen shows sampling data, as well as some key status
and alarm information.
The Data Table Screen displays all stored data. In this screen, data can be
filtered to display only what you are interested in. The data can also be
browsed in blocks and printed.
The Status Screen gives information on the battery, laser, data storage
capacity, and more.
The Analog Data Display Screen shows the data collected from the analog
probes during the last sampling.
NOTE: If the LASAIR II may be accessed over your Ethernet network, always
leave the instruments display at either the Main Display Screen or the Analog
Display Screen so remote users can access the LASAIR II.

Display Screens
Main Display Screen

The Main Display Screen appears when the LASAIR II is turned on. If you are
viewing any other screen and press the Up Arrow softkey, you will eventually
arrive at the Main display.
Top reporting banner
Softkey icons
Blue when
communicating
remotely or with
Facility Net
Bottom reporting banner Password set when Blue
Figure 3-1: Main Display Screen
Display Layout The Main Display Screen is divided into four areas:
A top reporting banner that displays the location, date, run-time status, and
time.
A sampling data area with a table of the particle size channels and related
particle counts.
A bottom reporting banner with status information on the battery, pump,
laser, password, and communications.
A column of navigation or editing icons on the far right of the screen.
NOTE: The display is real time; it shows changing particle counts as a sample
is run. While sampling, real-time values of the following parameters are
displayed:
Sampling time or delay time

Flow rate

Many areas of the screen change during operation to reflect real-time status.
These changes are discussed in the sections that follow.
Sampling Data Area: When the LASAIR II is first turned on, no particle
counts are shown. Once you start sampling, the particle counts are displayed.
When the sampling has completed, the final counts for that sample are shown
on the main display screen. These results will remain until the next sampling
is performed. At that time, the columns will reset to zero in preparation for
the next set of data.
Top Reporting Banner: When the Start key is pressed, the Initial Delay
countdown will begin. An hourglass will appear to the left of the pre-
sampling countdown time.
When the Initial Delay time reaches 0, sampling begins. The sample time
counts down to zero from the sample time you have set. A clock symbol is
displayed to the left of the sample time.
If your sample is by volume, a beaker will appear in the upper left part of the
Main Display Screen and the sample countdown will be by the volume
remaining.
When the sample is completed, a check mark () will appear to the left of
the clock or the beaker, which is to the left of the sampling time (or volume).
If the sample run was invalid, the check mark will have a red X over it.
Bottom Reporting Banner: In the bottom banner, the battery status is
displayed as a percentage of a full charge. When the battery is discharging
(that is, the unit is not plugged in to an electrical outlet), the number will be
negative. If the battery is charging, the number will be positive. This
information is real time.
CAUTION
If the LASAIR II stops because of low battery power, charge the battery
immediately. A Nickel-metal-hydride battery that remains uncharged for
several weeks will lose additional charge due to its chemistry. Allowing the
battery to fully discharge may damage it and cause it to be unchargeable.
When sampling, the Pump symbol comes out of its grey, inactive state. An
airflow rate will appear next to the Pump symbol. If the airflow alters more
than +5% from one cubic foot per minute during sampling, a red X will
appear over the pump symbol. The red X indicates an invalid sample run.
The Laser symbol is also activated when sampling. It should turn red to show
that it is on and functioning properly. If the laser is drawing too much or too
little power, a red X will appear over the Laser symbol to indicate an
invalid sample.
The padlock icon is the symbol for a user password. When no password has
been set, the padlock is greyed out. If a password has been entered, the
padlock icon takes on the color blue. If the password has been entered but not
enabled, the padlock icon is open. If the password has been enabled, the
padlock icon is closed and highlighted.

Display Screens
The lightning bolt is the symbol for a communications connection. If your

LASAIR II unit is connected to Facility Net or Pharmaceutical Net and the
addresses have been properly set, the lightning bolt will be blue.
Status Screen: The Status Screen gives you information on the following
items:
Battery status
Data Storage
Laser Current
Hour Meters for laser, pump, and instrument
Date of last calibration
To display the Status Screen:

Press the third softkey icon on the Main Display Screen.
Figure 3-2: Status Screen
ID Entered in the Main Setup Screen, the ID name is a way of tracking the unit.
This information is also placed in the data record.
Version The software version currently loaded.
Battery Status When the unit is not plugged in, the Power Plug icon on the
status screen will appear grayed out.
The battery status is updated from the battery charger board every five seconds.
When the battery is discharging, the battery icon is red and a minus (-) sign
appears near the battery icon. When charging, the battery icon is blue and a plus
(+) sign appears near the battery icon.
The % value (77%) indicates the remaining battery charge.

If no battery is installed, the battery icon will be grayed out, and the screen will
show "---".
If communications with the battery charger has failed, the percentage will show
"???".
NOTE: When a depleted battery, which has been left unused for an extended
period, is installed into the LASAIR II, the battery status may display ??? for
about 5 minutes.
The recycle field shows how many charge/discharge cycles the battery pack has
been through. The example in figure 3-3 indicates 23 cycles.
Laser Current Laser Current has 2 fields:

Last shows the most recent value
Ref. (reference) shows the value when the laser was new.
NOTE: The two fields are used to indicate how much current the laser draws
as a reflection of wear.
A red X over the laser icon on the Main Display Screen means that the laser
is not functioning properly.
Data The Data field shows the number of sample data sets in storage. The
LASAIR II can store 3,000 sets of sample data. The field also graphically
indicates how full the data storage area is. In other words, the blue fill represents
how much storage has been used, while the white area represents available
capacity.
When the data storage is filled to capacity, each new data item entered
overwrites the oldest set of data.
Data files can be downloaded and/or erased from the LASAIR II with the Web
Server function. For more information see Chapter 6.
Hour Meters The number of hours the laser, the pump, and the instrument
have been used.
Calibration The date of the most recent calibration appears in this field.
Analog Data Display Screen

The Analog Data Display Screen is laid out very much like the Main Display
Screen. It has the same top and bottom banners of information. Instead of
showing particle count information in the data area, it shows data from the
analog devices connected to the unit. For example, the Temperature/Relative
Humidity Sensor would show temperature and relative humidity values.

Setting Up the Display Screens
To view the Analog Data Display Screen, press the softkey to the right of
the Analog Data display icon (fourth icon). A sample Analog Data display
screen is shown below.
Top reporting banner
Name of the
environmental
value
Average value
over the entire
sample period
Current
Measurement value
units
Bottom reporting banner
Figure 3-3: Analog Data Display Screen
Analog Data Display Layout The Analog Data Display Screen is

divided into the following areas:
Data Area: When sampling is first started, no data is shown. As data is
generated, it is displayed. When the sample is complete, these results will
remain on display until the next sample is started. At that time, the columns
will reset to zero in preparation for the next set of analog data.
Top and Bottom Banners: See Figure 3-3 above. The information
displayed in the banners are identical to those in the Main Display Screen.
See Figure 3-1, Main Display Screen, on page 3-5.
Setting Up the Display Screens

The display screens show a great deal of data. Parameters for the data reported
on these screens are set on several setup menus.
The table below is a reference that lists display items and the setup menu to use
for alterations. Any item that has more information on another display is also
listed.

Field Setup Quick Reference Guide

From Main Display Screen,
Field Screen
press...
Location Name Sampling Setup 1st (top) softkey
Sampling Time/Vol. Sampling Setup 1st softkey
Delay Times Sampling Setup-Advanced 1st softkey
Sampling Units Sampling Setup-Advanced 1st softkey
Raw vs. Normalized Sampling Setup-Advanced 1st softkey
Data
Auto-Print Sampling Setup 1st softkey
Alarms Alarm Setup 1st softkey; then press 3rd
softkey (Alarm)
Date and Time Main Setup 2nd softkey
Password Main Setup 2nd softkey
Language Main Setup 2nd softkey
Analog Name & Units Analog Data Setup 2nd softkey, then press 2nd
softkey (Analog Data)
Communications Comm Setup 2nd softkey; then press 3nd
softkey (Comm)
4-20 mA Output 2nd softkey; then press 4th
softkey
Battery Status 3rd softkey
Pump Status 3rd softkey
Laser Status 3rd softkey
Data Storage Status 3rd softkey
Software Version Status 3rd softkey
USB Download Status 3rd softkey
Data Review Status 3rd softkey

Chapter 4
Taking a Quick SampleSoftware Version 2.0
The following information is a simplified and brief instruction for setting up

sample parameters and taking a sample.
1 Press the ON key to start the LASAIR II.
2 Press the top softkey on the right side of the instrument to move to the
Sampling Setup Screen.
3 Press the Enter key below the screen to enable the Edit Mode.
You can now change or keep the current sampling setup values.
4 Press the Tab Right softkey once to move to the Sample Size box.
Take a 1:00 minute (or a 1.0 cubic foot) sample as follows
5 Press the Right key to move the cursor to the position of the sample duration
setting field to be changed.
6 Use the Up and Down keys to set the example to 00:01:00.
7 Press the Green ON key to start the sample.

The pump will automatically turn ON, and the screen will switch to the Main
display Screen. The LASAIR II will automatically take the sample and print the
results.
Congratulations! You have successfully taken a LASAIR II sample!

Chapter 4: Taking a Quick Sample

Chapter 5
Setup
Setup is defining the parameters that will be used when collecting sample data.
The LASAIR II uses Setup Screens for the following functions:
Sampling Setup Screen: Assign parameters that directly relate to sampling
Alarm Setup Screen: Specify the particle count or analog data that will
trigger an audible or visual alarm or both
Main Setup Screen: Enter a date and time, as well as use the Password
function
Analog Display Setup Screen: Enable and name your analog devices
connected to the LASAIR II
Communications Setup Screen: Set the communications protocol mode
and enter the addresses for connections to a computer or to facility
monitoring software
420 mA input and Output: (in Appendix I)
Statistics Setup: (in Chapter 8)
Recipes: (in Chapter 9)
Each setup screen is covered in its own section below. Information will include:
How to open the setup screen
Setup screen icons
Field usage
NOTE: If you have configured the LASAIR II to be accessed by means of

Ethernet or serial communications, always leave the instruments display on
either the Main Display Screen or the Analog Display Screen. Otherwise, the
remote PC will be unable to access the LASAIR II.
Edit Mode
To make any modifications to the current settings in a setup screen, you must
enable the Editing Mode by pressing the Enter button.
Editing mode icons will replace the screen navigation icons.

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Edit/Navigation Softkey Icon Functions

The Return Arrow is always the top (or first) icon. This command icon
will take you out of Editing Mode without leaving the screen.
The Forward Tab is used to move from one screen location to another.
The Back Tab is used to move back to the previous location in a screen.
Field Editing Softkey Icon Functions

The Delete softkey deletes the alphanumeric character to the left of the
cursor and moves the cursor one space to the left.
Depending on the kind of field you are editing, the Insert softkey adds
a zero or a space to the right of the blinking edit cursor.
Location Name Editing Softkey Icon Functions

The Edit Location softkey allows you to edit the highlighted location
name. (Used in Location Setup Screen only.)
The Add Location softkey allows you to add a new location name. (Used
in Location Setup Screen only.)
The Delete Location softkey removes the highlighted location name.
(Used in Location Setup Screen only.)
Using Edit Mode - - General Procedure

Setting parameter values in LASAIR II Setup Screens
1 Verify that the screen has a blue pencil icon in the upper left corner. If the
icon is present, the screen is a setup screen and values can be changed.
2 Press the Enter key to enable the Edit Mode.
3 Press the Tab Keys to move the cursor to the parameter to be changed.
4 Press the Enter key to access the parameter.
5 Press the arrow or Enter keys to change the parameter.
6 Press Tab or Enter to record the desired setting.
7 Use the Return Arrow softkey to Exit the Edit Mode.

Sampling Setup Screen

The sampling setup screen is comprised of three pages, each of which contain
sampling setup options. The most commonly used setup functions are on the
Main page. The pages and their functions follow:
Main Page Setup Functions

Location name
Sample size
Number of samples
Continuous sampling
Print average of samples
Group repeat mode
Print sample report
Advanced Page Setup Functions

Sample type
Initial delay / Purge delay
Inter-sample delay
Sample by time-of-day
Save setting as recipe
Units (cf or cm)
Data (raw or normalized)
0.5 and 5.0 m channels only (Pharmaceutical mode)
Beep mode
Location Page Setup Functions

Select location name
Edit location name
Add new location name
Delete location name
Add number locations 001-100
Erase all location names

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To open the Sampling Setup Screen:

Press the top (or first) softkey on the Main Display Screen.
Figure 5-1: Sampling Setup Screen-Main Page
Location Select the name of the location that will be included in display
screens, sample data, and printouts.
Sample Time/Size: Sets Time or Volume to sample.
#: (number of samples) Sets the number of times a sample will be repeated
in a sequence.
Continuous sampling For continuous sampling, select the Infinity

icon.
Print the sample average Select this icon to calculate and print a sample
average at the end of a series of samples.
Group Repeat Continuously collects a finite number of samples.

Typically, Sample Average is activated with Group Repeat. The Group Repeat
setting is saved in both TouchRam buttons and recipes. When Off, the icon is
greyed out.
For example, suppose the user wants to perform the following process: Take 3
samples, calculate the average, then print the average, and print every sample.
Further, the user wants to perform this process repeatedly until manually
stopping the instrument.

To perform this sequence, the following settings must be made:
Sample size = Infinity

= Enabled
Group repeat = Enabled
Autoprint = Enabled
If there were no set values for the initial and inter-sample delays, these pauses
will be performed in every cycle.
AutoPrint Select this icon to automatically print at the end of each

sample. When On, the Printer icon is visible. When Off, the icon is greyed out.
NOTE: The delay time between samples plus the sample time must be at least
15 seconds to allow enough time for the printer to finish the last job.
Figure 5-2: Sampling Setup Screen - Advanced
Sample by Time Enable this icon to sample by time.
NOTE: Sampling is performed for either a designated time or a designated

volume.

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Sample by Volume Enable this icon to sample by volume. Volume is

rounded to the nearest one-second time interval. Volume in cubic feet per
minute are displayed to two decimal places. Volumes in cubic meters are
displayed to four decimal places.
Initial Delay (or purge) Time Set the amount of time the pump
will run before the LASAIR II begins to sample.
Inter-sample Delay Set the time between samples.
NOTE: The delay time between samples plus the sample time must be at least
15 seconds to allow enough time for the printer to finish the last job.
Units:
ft.3 Cubic feet Enable this icon to display sample data by cubic feet.
m3 Cubic meters Enable this icon to display sample data by cubic meters.
N Raw particle count Enable this icon to display and store raw particle count
data.
N/m3 or N/ft3 Normalized particle count Enable this icon to display
normalized particle count data.
0.5 & 5.0 Pharmaceutical Mode Fill this check box to enable
Pharmaceutical Mode.
Start by time-of-day Select this icon to enable start by time-of-day.

See Start Sampling by Time-of day below.
Save the sample parameters to a recipe Select this icon to save the
current sample parameters to a recipe. See Chapter 9.
Activate the beep mode Select this icon to activate/deactivate the

beep mode.
Start Sampling by Time-of-day

The Sampling by Time-of-day function allows you to automatically start
sampling at a time of your choosing.
When start by time-of-day is enabled, the LASAIR II disables the user-set initial
delay and sets purge time internally to allow the sampling to begin at the set
time. For example: if you set the LASAIR II to begin sampling at 2:00 A.M.,
LASAIR II will start the pump at 1:50 A.M., purge for 10 minutes, and then start
counting particles at 2:00 A.M.

If the sampling time is greater than 600 seconds later than the current time,
LASAIR II will automatically shut down the laser and pump to reduce wear.
The auto-print function remains under user control.
To enable the start by time-of-day time feature:

1 From the Sampling Setup Screen, press the Enter softkey to enable the edit
mode.
2 Press the Tab Forward softkey until you reach the Time-of-Day Icon.
3 Press the Enter softkey. The Time-of-Day Icon will appear to be depressed
below the surface of the display.
4 Push the green Start button. The Enter Start Time dialog box will open,
prompting you to set the sampling start time.
5 Using the arrow heads around the Enter softkey and the editing softkeys, set
the start time.
6 When the time is correct, use the Tab Forward softkey to navigate to OK and
then press the Enter softkey.
The LASAIR II dynamically sets the initial delay to 60 seconds so that sampling
will begin at the specified time.
To exit from the start by time-of-day mode:

1 Press the Stop softkey.
NOTE: The start by time-of-day feature is not available in the web browser
interface.
Sampling Beep Mode (LASAIR II 310-550L Models Only)

The Beep Mode is essentially a Geiger counter mode which
provides audible feedback while sampling. The mode is enabled by means of
the Sampling Setup screen. When enabled, a pop-up selection box is shown on
the main screen. See below.

Chapter 5: Setup
The pop-up selection box allows the user to set the number of particles per beep,
(1, 10, 100100,000), or turn the mode off. Thus, if an area has so many
particles that the beep becomes annoying, the user can reduce the beep
frequency by selecting a larger number of counts per beep.
Figure 5-3: Main Setup Screen with Beep-Mode Enabled
Printing Sampling Parameters

The current sampling setup and alarm settings can be printed from the Status
Screen. From the main display screen, select the button to open the Status
Screen. Then select the button to print the sampling parameters.
Location Name Setup Screen

If you are moving the unit to different sampling locations, LASAIR II lets you
name those locations in the Location Name Setup Screen. Once you have the
locations named, you can select a location name to label your sampling data.
Initially, no location names will appear in the list box on the left side of the
screen. Location names can be added individually, or locations numbered 1
100 can be added automatically. The web browser option can also be used to
download a file of location names from a PC into the LASAIR II. See Chapter 7.
Location setup options are as follows:
Select location name Delete location name

Edit location name Erase all location names
Add location name Add locations numbered 1100
Each setup option is represented by an icon and corresponding softkeys.

Location Name Setup Screen
Refer to the list of icons in the Editing Mode Functions section, discussed
previously.
To access the Location Name Setup Screen:

1 Press the first softkey on the Main Display Screen. The Main Setup Screen
will be displayed.
2 Press the notebook softkey until the Location Sampling Setup Screen
opens.
List of
location Location
names softkey
icons
Figure 5-4: Sampling Setup Screen - Location
List of location names The location names that have been entered
individually or automatically.
001....N Generates a list of locations numbered from 1 to 100. This option
works only if no other names have been entered.
Erase All Allows you to delete all entered locations in the list at once.
Location Softkeys Opens setup menus to edit, add, or delete locations.

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To Add a location name:

1 From the Location Name Setup screen, press the Add Location softkey. The
Add Location Screen will be displayed:
Figure 5-5: Add Location Screen
NOTE: If an existing location name was highlighted when you pressed the
Add Location softkey, that location name will appear in the Add Location name
field.
2 Using the editing softkeys and directional arrow buttons on the control panel,
enter the location name.
3 When editing is completed, press the Enter button on the control panel to
highlight the OK button.
4 Press the Enter button again to save your new location name.
To Edit a location name:

1 In the Location Name Setup screen, highlight the location name to be edited.
2 Press the Edit Location softkey . The Edit Location Screen will open:
Figure 5-6: Edit Location Screen
NOTE: When a location name is edited, stored sample records from that
location will use the new name in the data output. To indicate a change, a ? is
placed by the new location name. To ensure data validity, you consider one of

Alarm Setup Screen
the following actions:

a) Add new names instead of editing old names.
b) Erase the stored data before changing any location names.
3 Using the editing softkeys and directional arrow buttons on the control panel,
edit the name. Pressing the Right or Left Arrows moves the cursor. Pressing the
Up or Down Arrows change the alphanumeric value.
4 When editing is complete, press the Enter button on the control panel to
highlight the OK button.
5 Press the Enter button again to save the edited location name.
To delete a location name:

1 In the Location Name Setup screen, use the Up and Down Arrow buttons on the
control panel to highlight the location name to be deleted.
2 Press the Delete Location softkey . The highlighted location name will be
deleted from the list.
Alarm Setup Screen

The Alarm Setup Screen allows you to set an alarm for maximum particle count,
as well as minimum or maximum analog values. After you set an alarm, the
LASAIR II display flashes red and yellow when the defined limit has been
exceeded. You can also set an audio alarm.
Silencing Alarms
If the alarm is activated, the Main Display Screen (and Analog Data Display
Screen) will blink red and yellow. If the audio alarm has been set, the unit will
beep.
To silence an alarm:
Press the Enter button until all alarms are off. The triggering value will remain
in red on the Main Display Screen if it is a particle alarm (or on the Analog Data
Display Screen, if it is an analog value).
To stop the red and yellow flashing:

After the pump stops, press the Enter button once more (after pressing it to
silence the alarm). You can also silence alarms and stop the red and yellow
blinking by repeating the sampling, without exceeding an alarm limit, or by
turning the unit OFF and then ON.

Chapter 5: Setup
Accessing the Alarm Setup Screen
To access the Alarm Setup Screen:

1 Press the first softkey on the Main Display Screen. The Sampling Setup
Screen will be displayed.
2 Press the Alarm softkey. The Alarm Setup Screen will open:
Figure 5-7: Alarm Setup Screen, Particle Alarms Page
Alarms Enable/Disable Allows you to turn all alarms ON or OFF.
Audio Enable/Disable Determines whether audio alarms will

accompany the visual alarms.
Print on Alarm This icon enables or disables the Print on Alarm

feature. For details, see Printing on Alarm on page 5-13.
Particle Alarms The particle alarm setup fields. An alarm limit can be set for
each particle channel. Each channels alarm limit can be enabled (1) or disabled
(0). Enabled alarm will activate if the particle count exceeds the set limit. The
alarm limit set to a differential or total count value.
Analog Alarms The analog alarm set up fields. A high and/or low limit for
each enabled analog environmental sensor (Analog data information is set up in
the Analog Data setup screen). Each limit can be enabled or disabled.

Alarm Setup Screen
Printing on Alarm
This feature automatically prints one of the following error reports when an
alarm occurs:
Flow Error Particle Alarm

Laser Error Analog Alarm
Print-on-Alarm can be enabled or disabled on the LASAIR IIs Alarm Setup

Screen or on the HTML page. See Printout and Legend on page 8-21.
To enable Print-on Alarm:

1 From the Main Display Screen, open the Sampling Setup Screen by
pressing the Main Setup icon softkey.
2 From the Main Setup Screen, open the Alarms Setup Screen by pressing
the Alarms softkey.
3 Enable the edit mode by pressing the Enter softkey.
4 If necessary, press the Enter softkey to activate the alarm function.
5 Navigate to the printer icon and press the Enter softkey. The icon will
appear to be depressed below the surface of the LCD display.
6 Press the Return icon softkey to exit the Alarm Setup Screen.
To Edit the Alarm Setup:

1 press the Enter button.
2 Use the tab and back tab keys to move from the Particle Alarm Setup Screen and
the Analog Alarm Setup Screen and to move to the major areas within each
setup screen.
3 Use the Arrow keys to move within an alarm matrix. Use the Enter key to
initiate and to confirm changes.
To move back and forth from Particle Alarms and Analog Alarms:
press the Tab softkey when you are out of edit mode.

Chapter 5: Setup
Setting Particle Alarms

You can set as many as six particle alarms, one for each particle size channel.
Each alarm value has a corresponding radio button to enable or disable the
alarm. Pressing the Enter softkey, puts a bullet in the 1/0 field to enable the
alarm. Remember that you can turn off all the alarms by turning off the Alarm
icons at the top-left of the screen.
Figure 5-8: Alarm Setup Screen, Particle Alarms Page
To set an alarm for one or more particle channels:

1 With the Alarm Setup Screen for analog data displayed, press the Enter key to
enable the Edit Mode.
2 Tab to the Type field and select either Differential Counts or Total Counts.
NOTE: The right tab key moves the cursor from the Alarm Enable Button, to
the Audible Alarm Button, to the Type Count Button, to the Particle Alarms
Table. Pressing the right tab key again will change the display to the Analog
Alarms Screen.
3 Tab to the Count field (N, N/ft.3, or N/M3).

NOTE: N, N/M,3 or N/ft.3 is selected in the Sample Setup Screen.
4 Press Enter to activate the Count Field of your choice.

5 Use the arrow keys to move within the alarm table or to change alphanumeric
values.
6 Use the Enter key to initiate and confirm the change.
Pressing Enter also moves you into the Enable field, where the 1/0 field will be
highlighted.

Setting Analog Alarms
7 Press Enter again to insert a bullet in the 1/0 radio button. Your alarm setting
is now enabled.
Automatic Changes in Particle Alarms

Particle alarm settings will be automatically adjusted for changes made in the
sample settings so that the proportions will remain constant. For example:
If data is in the Raw mode, then changing the Time/Volume setting will also
change the alarms. If the Alarm is set to 10 particles and Time is set to
00:01:00, and you change the time setting to 00:02:00, the alarm setting will
automatically be changed to 20 particles.
If data is changed from Raw to Normalized, the value of the new alarm will
be automatically changed to equal (Old Alarm/volume) (1 ft.3/minute).
If data is changed from Normalized to Raw, the opposite happens. That is,
New Alarm = (Old Alarm Volume) (1 ft.3/minute).
If data is in Normalized mode and units change from ft.3 to m3 or from m3 to
ft.3, the alarm is also automatically adjusted.
Setting Analog Alarms

To set an alarm for an analog parameter, you must have already enabled that
parameter in the Analog Data Setup Screen.
You can set a Minimum value, a Maximum value, or both for each analog
variable in your list. You must also enable those alarms by entering a bullet in
the 1/0 field next to the Min/Max field.
To set minimum and/or maximum values for an analog probe:

1 Open the Analog Alarm Setup Screen.

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Analog Alarm Input Area
Figure 5-9: Alarm Setup Screen, Analog Alarms Page
2 Press Enter to activate Edit Mode.

3 Tab to the first Min value field in the list. Use the directional arrow buttons on
the control panel to move around the list of variables.
4 Press Enter to initiate the ability to change an alarm limit in a Min or Max field.
5 Use the editing icon softkeys and the up and down arrows to set or change the
alarm limit.
6 Press Enter to record that value and to move to the 1/0 radio button.
7 Press Enter again to insert a bullet in the 1/0 radio button. This alarm is now
enabled at the alarm limit you have selected.
Printing Sampling and Alarm Parameters

The current sampling setup and alarm settings can be printed from the Status
Screen. From the main display screen, select the button to get to the Status
Screen. Then select the button to print the sampling parameters.

The Statistics Mode
The Statistics Mode

Pressing the softkey for the statistics mode symbol opens the Statistics Setup
Screen. For details, see Chapter 8, "Statistics Mode".
Recipes
Pressing the softkey for the recipe mode icon opens the Recipe Setup Screen.
for details, see Chapter 9, "Recipes".
Main Setup Screen
To edit the Main Setup Screen:

1 Open the Main Setup Screen by pressing the second softkey from the top on
the Main Display Screen.
Figure 5-10: Main Setup Screen
Table 5-1: Main Setup Screen Fields and Buttons

Field or Button Function
ID The LASAIRs identification name or numberup to 16
alphanumeric characters.
Date The date in the format of dd:month:yyyy.
Time The time in the format of hh:mm:ss. Time is in military
notation only. That is, one oclock in the afternoon is
13:00:00. Hours range from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.

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Table 5-1: Main Setup Screen Fields and Buttons (Continued)

Password Add, change, or delete a password, as well as enable/
disable the password function. If a password is set and
enabled, the user must always enter it when selecting the
Main Setup Screen.
NOTE:Once a password has been set, it is

always enabled for the web browser connection.
Language Select English, French, Spanish, German, Italian,

Japanese (Kanji), Korean, or Mandarin (classical).
Data Erase button Pressing this button erases all stored sample data. A pop-
up screen prompts the user to confirm the erase. A data
recovery feature allows the user to restore erased data.
See the data recover button below.
NOTE:The Data Erase feature is disabled when

the Statistics Mode is enabled.
Data Restore button This button is displayed after data has been erased. It
allows recovery of data that is erased by mistake. The
data recovery function will work even after the LASAIR
II has been powered off and back on. However, once a
new sample has been taken, old data cannot be recovered.
Start sampling at When enabled, this button causes the LASAIR II
power-on to begin sampling immediately after it is turned
on with the On/Off softkey
2 Press the Enter button to move into the Edit mode.

3 Use the forward and backward tab keys to move to the desired location.
4 Change any fields that are necessary.
Refer to the section, Edit Mode on page 5-1, for more information about
changing values and selecting options in the fields.

Analog Data Setup Screen
Analog Data Setup Screen
To display the Analog Data Setup Screen:

1 Press the second softkey on the Main Display Screen . The Main Setup
2 Press the second softkey on the Main Setup Screen . The Analog Data
Setup Screen will open:
420 mA
User Analog
Channels (4) Setup Table
Enabled
Disabled
Figure 5-11: Analog Data Setup Screen
Table 5-2: Analog Data Setup Screen Fields and Buttons

T/rh Enables or disables the optional Temperature/Relative
Humidity (T/RH) sensor mounted on top of the LASAIR II.
Units (Deg C This group box relates to the T/RH field, and determines
or Deg F) whether the temperature readings will be displayed in
Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
Name Enter up to 16 alphanumeric characters for the name of any
additional analog sensor.
Units Enter up to 10 alphanumeric characters to describe the
measurement units that will print.

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Table 5-2: Analog Data Setup Screen Fields and Buttons (Continued)
Scale Enter a scaling factor for the data from the corresponding
probe.
Offset Enter an offset factor for the data from the corresponding
probe.
A scale of 1 and an offset of 4 will produce an output in raw
milliamperes (mA).
Enable/ Determines whether the individual sensor is enabled or
Disable disabled. If the sensor is enabled, its measurements will
be displayed on the Analog Display Screen, included in the
printouts and the data record or output, and can be used to
trigger alarms.
To Enable or Disable a channel:

1 Enter the data table and move to the 1/0 cell for the Analog Channel you want
to enable.
2 Press the Enter key to activate the field. The background around the select icon
will turn white.
3 Press the Enter key again to enable (or disable ) and to move the position
focus to the first cell in the row.
Password and Remote Access Security

The password protection feature enables you to set a password for a LASAIR
II, and then enable or disable the password. A Password can be set and enabled
or disabled from the instrument only.
When a password is enabled, the user is restricted from entering the Main Setup
screen, and any portion of the Sampling Setup screen, except for location
selection. Figure 5-12, Sampling Setup with Password Active but not Entered.
The Sampling Setup screen restriction is intended to be used with recipes. See
Chapter 9, "Recipes". A sampling or statistical recipe may be tied to each
location. When the user selects the location, the recipe for that location is
loaded. Thus the LASAIR II allows specific sampling plans to be effectively
administrated within a user/supervisor framework by means of the password
feature.
Further, once a password has been set, a user trying to remotely access a
LASAIR II must always enter the password even if the password function has
been disabled at the instrument.

Password and Remote Access Security
Indicates a password
has been set
Figure 5-12: Sampling Setup with Password Active but not Entered
The password that is set at the instrument is specific to the instrument and is the
same password that users must enter when accessing the LASAIR II from a web
browser, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net.
Remote access from a web browser or from a facility management program
such as Facility Net (or Pharmaceutical Net) can be disabled at the instruments
Comm Setup Screen.
To set and enable a password:

1 From the Main Display Screen press the Main Setup Screen softkey. The
Main Setup Screen will open.
2 Press the Enter button to enable the Edit Mode.
3 Press the Tab softkey until you reach the Change Password button.
4 Press the Enter key. The Enter New Password dialog box will open.
5 Use the Up or Down arrow buttons and the softkeys to enter a password. The
password may be 16 alphanumeric characters including the underscore and the
blank characters.
6 Use the Tab softkey to move to the OK button and then press the Enter button
to accept the password. The Verify New Password dialog box will open.
7 Re-enter the password, tab to the OK button and press the Enter button to accept
the password. The Password Changed dialog box will open.
8 Press the Enter button to complete the action for that password.
9 If you are ready to enable password protection, navigate to the Enable Password
check box and then press the Enter button to insert a check mark.

Chapter 5: Setup
Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup)
To open the Comm Setup Screens:

1 On the main display screen, press the Main Setup softkey . The Main Setup
2 Press the Comm Setup softkey The Comm Setup - Network Screen will
open.
Notice that Comm Setup is comprised of the following three screens:
the Network setup screen. Figure 5-13, Comm Setup Screen, Network
Page.
the Serial setup screen. Figure 5-14, Comm Setup Screen, Serial Page.
the Data setup screen.
The three screens are opened by sequentially pressing the Screen Select
softkey.
Comm Setup - Network Page
Figure 5-13: Comm Setup Screen, Network Page
The Data display setup window is used to enable and disable the 0.5 and 5.0
data display mode. See Chapter H, "Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output
Mode".
This setup screen is also used for TouchRam configuration. See Chapter M,
"TouchRam".

Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup)
Network Parameters
Net Addr Sets the IP address of this unique LASAIR II in a decimal notation
form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each 3-numeric series represents a value from 0255,
separated by period characters (.). This address is unique to the hardware it
serves. A valid IP address would look like: 010.255.000.099. The non-
significant zeros can be dropped so that the same address appears as
10.225.0.99.
Mask Sets the net mask address using a decimal notation form of
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each 3-numeric series represents a value from 0255,
separated by period characters .. The mask separates the network address
from the host address. Usually, the mask will be similar to 255.255.255.0.
Your network administrator will tell you if you need to enter this field.
Gateway Used when communicating across networks. The gateway address
is a decimal notation form of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each 3-numeric series
represents a value of 0255, separated by period characters .. An example of
a valid gateway address is: 10.255.0.60.
Multicast Required when using Pharmaceutical Net or Facility Net software.
The multicast address in a decimal notation form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each
3-numeric series represents a value from 0255, separated by period characters
(.). An example of a valid multicast address is: 224.100.100.1.
Enable Web Server The default setting is Enabled; note the check mark in
the box. It allows a user to connect to the LASAIR II from a computer.
Disabling this function prevents remote control and viewing of sampling.
Enable TCP/IP The default setting for this field is Enable; note the check
mark in the box. It allows a user to connect to Facility/Pharmaceutical Net.
Disabling this function prevents the use of these applications.
TCP/IP Remote Mode The default setting is disabled. Checking this box
enables Facility Net to download data stored in the LASAIR II rather than
sampling data collected on-line. See Preparing LASAIR II for use in Remote
Mode on page 7-7 for additional details. Enable TCP/IP must also be
checked to enable this function.
NOTE: Before editing this screen we recommend that you record and save the
initial values as received from the factory.
Comm Setup - Serial Screen
To open the Comm Setup - Serial Screen:

From any screen under Comm Setup, press the Screen Select softkey.

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Figure 5-14: Comm Setup Screen, Serial Page
LASAIR II The default communications mode. Select this button to use the
LASAIR II as a stand-alone instrument. For more information, see Appendix G,
"LASAIR II Native Serial (RS-2332) Communications".
PMS Multi-Drop Selecting this button activates the mode used to enable
LASAIR II to emulate older MiniLaz drivers in a Facility Net/RS-485 system
with multiple, individually-addressable instruments. All communications is
polled with a sensor address, and the host program must take care of querying
the unit for data.For more information, see Appendix F, "PMS Multi-Drop
Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation)".
TouchRAM Read Select this button to read TouchRAM buttons only. For
more information, see Appendix M, "TouchRam".
TouchRAM Read/Write Select this button to read or write TouchRAM
buttons. For more information, see Appendix M, "TouchRam".
Setup The instrument service mode, not intended for customer use.
SIO Baud The serial I/O port baud rate is selectable from 120038400.
PMS Addr. A user-entered numeric field with values of 099. This value is
used by the PMS Multi-Drop communications mode to identify each LASAIR
II.
NOTE: When using the TouchRAM feature, the address is stored in the
button. Reading a button will over-write this parameter with the value in the
button.

Chapter 6
Operation
Once you have setup the unit for sampling, operations is a simple matter.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Collecting Sample Data
Viewing Sample Data
Printer Output
Silencing Alarms
Saving Data to Other Media
Deleting Data from LASAIR IIs Memory
To collect sample data:

1 Place the LASAIR II unit in the area where you wish to sample.
2 Plug in the unit. If the LASAIR II is already plugged in, but the display is blank,
press the ON/OFF button in the lower right of the control panel. You will hear
a beep during the startup process.
3 When the display is visible, press the green Start button on the control panel.
You will hear the pump begin to circulate air through the unit. On the display
screen, you will see the unit go through the Initial Delay countdown and then
begin sampling.
When sampling is completed, the pump turns itself off. Sample results are
displayed on the display screens. If you have set sampling to run continuously,
the unit will continue to run until you press the Stop softkey or turn the unit off.
To turn sampling OFF:

Press the red Stop button on the left side of the control panel.
When you stop sampling before the sampling sequence reaches completion, the
sample data will be marked as invalid.

Chapter 6: Operation
Viewing Sample Data

Sample data can be viewed on the following two screens:
the Main Display Screen
the Data Table Screen
Viewing Data on the Main Display Screen

The Main Display Screen displays data collected from the last sample. Data
remains on the screen until a new sample is started. The data on this screen is
preserved and stored in the LASAIR IIs memory. The newly created data can
be printed if you choose that option.
Viewing Data on the Data Table Screen

Data stored in your LASAIR II can be viewed on the Data Table Screen. If no
filter parameters have been set, all stored data will be available for review in the
Data Table Screen.
You can also determine which of the sample data are displayed and the order in
which they are displayed. the Data Table Screen automatically updates each
time a new sample is completed.You can print displayed data if you wish.
NOTE: Automatic display of newly created data does not work while the
printer is being used.
To view stored sample data:

1 From the Main Display Screen, open the Status/Information Screen by
pressing the Status/Information icons softkey.
The Status/Information Screen will open.

Viewing Sample Data
Figure 6-1: Status/Information Screen
2 Open the Data Table Screen by pressing the Data Table icon softkey.
The Data Table Screen will open and, after a few seconds, data will fill
the table cells.

Row index
Figure 6-2: Data Table Screen
When the Data Table Screen is displayed, you may view all the stored data,
displayed in the order received, or you can select, sort, and order the stored data
according to your needs.
Navigating in the Data Table Screen

The Data Table Screen (see above) displays all stored particle and
analog data, or the subset of the data you select to view. To enable the
tables navigation mode, press the Enter softkey.
In the edit mode, press the left or right arrow softkeys to move to
columns that are not visible on the screen.
Use the -10, +10, -50, and +50 softkeys to move up or down the data record
columns in blocks of 10 or 50 records, or use the up and down arrows to move
one record at a time.
NOTE: Pressing the Enter softkey normally enables the edit mode. In this
screen, however, pressing the Enter softkey enables a navigation mode, that
allows you to move left, right, up, and down with the Arrow softkeys and other
softkeys. You cannot edit data on the LASAIR II.
Data Format The sample data in are described by columns, from left to
right, as follows:

Viewing Sample Data
Row Index: This number, which is always visible on the display, is useful
for keeping track of your place in the table. In addition, when printing
samples the number shown in the row index is the sample which will be
printed. See Figure 6-2, Data Table Screen, on page 6-4
Date: the date the sample was completed in the format YYYY/MM/DD
Time: the time the sample was completed in the format HH:MM:SS
Location: the location name assigned to the sample data.
Sample duration: the duration of the sample in the format HH:MM:SS
Sample volume: the volume of air sampled expressed in the units selected
on the Data Display Screen. See Figure 6-3, Data Table Display Setup
Screen, on page 6-6.
Particle Data: the particle count data is displayed in your choice of the
following ways:
raw counts or normalized counts (particles per cubic foot or cubic
meter)
differential counts or cumulative counts
NOTE: If Pharmaceutical mode is enabled, only 0.5 and 5.0 particles will
be displayed. See Appendix G for more information.
Analog data: Analog data is listed under the standard headings of T for
temperature, r/h for relative, and as many as four other user-selected
headings.
Invalid samples will cause the entire row of data to be masked in gray.
Analog or particle alarms that occurred during the sample will cause the out-
of-tolerance number to be displayed in red.

Controlling how the Data is Displayed

You can manipulate the displayed data in the following two ways:
You can determine how the data are displayed by controlling the Data
Display Screen.
You can determine which data are displayed by controlling the Data Filter
Screen.on the Data Table Screen.
To control how the data are displayed:

1 From the Main Display Screen, press the Icon softkey, and then press
the icon softkey on the next screen

2 Open the Data Display Setup Screen by pressing the Data Display icon
softkey.
The Data Display Setup Screen will open.
Figure 6-3: Data Table Display Setup Screen
The options in the Data Display Setup Screen allow you to choose the units of
data displayed, the kind of data displayed, how the data is sorted, and the order
of the data (ascending or descending.)
The following information describes the Data Display Setup Screen
options in the order that they would be activated when pressing the Tab
Forward softkey.
Units: [ft.3 or m3]
Select cubic feet or cubic meters. The default is read from the instruments
Sampling Setup Screen when the LASAIR II is turned on.
This selection determines the units displayed for the Sample Volume and
sample readings.

Viewing Sample Data
Display: [ or ] Determine whether data is displayed in Differential () or

Cumulative () values. This setting is saved in battery-powered RAM when the
LASAIR II is shut down.
Data: [N or N/ft.3] Select N to display raw counts. Select N/ft.3 to display
normalized counts, that is, counts per unit of volume.
NOTE: If you change the sampling setup after setting your units choice in the
Data Display Setup Screen, the units will be over-ridden by the display units
you have chosen in the Data Display Setup Screen.
Sort By: [Date and time or Location ] Select Time to sort by the
date and time the sample data was created. Select Location to sort by the
location where the sample was collected. Before selecting sort by location,
location names must have already been created and assigned to the sample.
If location is selected, the data will first be sorted first by location and then by
date/time.
This setting is saved in battery-powered RAM when the LASAIR II is shut
down.
Order: [A...Z or Z...A] Select (A...Z) to view data in ascending order or select
(Z...A) to view data in descending order.
This setting is saved in battery-powered RAM when the LASAIR II is shut
down.
Controlling what Data is Displayed
To determine which data are displayed:

1 If the Data Table Screen is not open, navigate to it.
Or
2 If the Data Table Screen is already open but it is in the navigation mode, disable
the edit mode by pressing the Return Arrow icon softkey.

3 Open the Data Filter Screen by pressing the Data Display icon softkey.
The Data Filter-Time Screen will open.

The Data Filter global on/off switch. When The number of records
this switch is off, the Start and End parameters you can choose from.
are disabled.
The number
of records
your filter
The Start parameters
parameter on/ have selected
off switch The End
parameter on/
off switch
The Row
Index number
The Row of the last
Index number record chosen
of the first
record chosen Selects all
records
Selects all created on or
records before this
created on or date
after this date Selects all records
Selects all records created on or
created on or after before this time
this time
Figure 6-4: Data Filter-Time Screen
You can filter (select) data by the following six means:

by the Start filter parameters that is, data that was generated on or after a
user-entered date and time
by the End filter parameters that is, data that was generated on or before
a user-entered date and time
by Start and End Row Index numbers. For example: if you have a total of 100
stored records and you want to see the last 10, set the Start Row Index
number to 91 and the End Row Index to 100. Setting the Row Index numbers
directly overrides the Start and End settings.
time data that was generated on or between two user-entered dates and times
by location
a combination of user-entered dates, times, and locations
To filter data by time:

1 If the Data Filter-Time Screen is not open, press the Screen Select icon
softkey until the Data Filter-Time Screen is displayed.

Viewing Sample Data
2 Press the Enter softkey to enable the edit mode. The Data Filter mode 1/0 (on/
off) button will be highlighted.
3 Press the Enter softkey again to enable the Data Filter mode.
NOTE: The following instructions describe how to enable and set the Start
parameters. The same instructions apply to the End parameters.
4 Use the Tab Forward and Tab Back icon softkeys to navigate to the filter mode
Start 1/0 button located on the upper left part of the screen.
5 Press the Enter softkey to enable the Start filter.
6 After enabling the Start filter, press the down arrow key to move to the date
field.
NOTE: If you know that you have data that can be filtered, but you are unable
to advance to the date filter field it probably means that someone has changed
the instrument date after some data had been stored in memory.
7 Use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the right of the part
of the date (day, month, year) you want to change and then use the up
or down arrows to set the date field to the date you want.
8 When the date is correct, press the Enter button to move to the time field.
9 Use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the left of the part of the
time you want to change.
10 Use the up and down arrows to set the time field to the time you want and then
press the Enter key to accept your time and move the focus back to the 1/0
button.
11 Press the Tab Forward icon softkey to move to the End filter 1/0 button and use
the same procedure as above to set the parameters.
To disable Start or End filtering:

1 Navigate to the Data Filter Screen.
2 Activate the Edit mode by pressing the Enter button.
3 Navigate to the 1/0 button of the filter function you want to disable, Start or End.
4 Press the Enter button to toggle the 1/0 button to OFF.
To filter data by location:

1 Navigate to the Data Filter-Location Screen.
NOTE: Several clicks of the Tab Forward or Tab Back icon softkeys in the
Data Filter/Time Screen will take you to the Data Filter/Location Screen.

Figure 6-5: Data Filter-Location Setup Screen
2 Press the Enter button to activate the Edit mode.

NOTE: The edit mode will open with the global Data Filter 1/0 button
highlighted and enabled.
3 Press the Tab Forward icon softkey to advance to the Location Filter 1/0
button.
4 Press the Enter key to enable the Location Filter.
5 Press the Tab Forward softkey to advance sequentially through Select All, Clear
All, and the first of the location names.
6 To select data from all location names, press the Enter button when the Select
All button is highlighted. The background for all the location names will turn
gray.
7 To select data tagged with particular location names, after the first location
name is highlighted, press the Down Arrow or Up arrow softkeys to navigate
through the location list.
8 When the desired location name is highlighted, press the Enter key to select it.
9 Continue highlighting and selecting location names until all the location names
you want are selected.
NOTE: Observe the number in the Selected field as you select location names.
10 Press the Return Arrow softkey to disable the edit mode.

Viewing Sample Data
11 Press the Back Screen softkey to return to the Data Table Screen. In a
few seconds the filtered data will appear on the screen.
NOTE: The subset of records displayed will be assigned new Row Index
numbers to reflect the number of records displayed. These Row Index numbers
will only have meaning for the displayed subset. The Row Index numbers for
the total data set will be unchanged. That is, the record that was assigned row
index number one (1) will still be number one when the entire data set is viewed.
To deselect an individual location name:

1 Use the Tab Forward or Tab Back softkeys to move the selection into the
location name selection list. One of the location names will be highlighted.
2 Use the up and down arrows to move the highlight to the location name you
want to deselect.
3 Press the Enter key to deselect the location name. The deselected location name
will have a white background.
To print your filtered or unfiltered data:

1 In the Data Table Screen, press the Print softkey .
The Print Data Screen will open displaying Start xx and Num xx or Start 1 and
Num 1.

The index number of the first record The number of records that will be printed or
that will be printed or averaged averaged, starting with the Start number.
Prints each of the

specified samples
Prints the average of the

selected samples
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 100
Figure 6-6: Data Table Screen with Print Dialog Box
Start: xx the index number of the record you have scrolled to (or 1 if you
havent scrolled through the records at all). See Viewing Data on the Data
Table Screen on page 6-2. The number in the Start field is the first record that
will be printed.
Num the number of records that will be printed.
1N Prints the records you have chosen.
Prints the records you have chosen and then averages them.
NOTE: As many as 100 records can be printed.
2 Assuming that you want to print more records than the first one, press the
Tab Forward icon softkey as needed to advance to the field you want to
change.
3 Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow softkeys to change the Start field and the
Number fields.

Viewing Sample Data
NOTE: Remember, you are always changing the digit to the right of the
flashing cursor. This means that if you want a multi-digit number, you must use
the Right Arrow softkey to move the cursor past the first digit before setting the
second digit. Also, use the softkey to delete a number to the left of the
cursor, and use the softkey to insert a zero between two digits.
4 When the Start and Number digits are correct, use the Tab Forward softkey to
advance to either the Print Records button or the Print Average button. Press the
Enter softkey to select the option of your choice.
5 Navigate to the OK button and press the Enter key to enable OK.
The printer will begin printing the records on the Data Table Screen. The Abort
Screen will display Hit Cancel to Abort, allowing you an opportunity to abort
the print job before it completes. Press the Enter key to abort the print job.
NOTE: After pressing the Enter key about seven records will still be printed.
To interpret the printed data, see Printer Output on the next page.

Printer Output
This section describes the messages and data that appear on the LASAIR IIs
thermal printer output. The descriptions are listed by line number, from top to
bottom as the lines appear on the printed output. Note, however, that the lines
are not numbered on the printer output.
A description of each line and the possible variations in each line follows this
example.
Line No.
1 Final Sample Normalized LASAIR II
2 thermal paper
LASAIR II printout
3 006 Invalid
4 2000/04/13 12:40:48#1
5 || || || ||
6
|| 0.3|| 6459381|| 7470894||
7 || 0.5|| 713777|| 1011512||
8 || 0.7|| 133677|| 297735||
9 || 1.0|| 117950|| 164058||
10 || 5.0|| 30024|| 46108||
||10.0|| 16084|| 16084||
11 Avg || Min || Max
12 T DEG C
13 25.1 || 24.94 || 25.23
rh PCT
14 15.4 || 15.33 || 15.43
15 Alarm: Pump
16 Alarm: Laser
17
18
Figure 6-7: Printout Example
NOTE: The line numbers are for reference only.
Table 6-1: Printout Legend

Line Text or Data Description
No.
1a Final Sample Normalized A sample will either be final or partial
depending on the state of the sample cycle
when the printer is run.
1b Partial Sample Normalized
2 LASAIR II The name/ID of the particle counter that

produced the data.

Printer Output
Table 6-1: Printout Legend (Continued)

3a 006 Valid 006 identifies the location name where the
sample was drawn. Valid indicates that the
LASAIR II did not detect any condition that
would invalidate the sample.
3b 006 Invalid Invalid indicates that the LASAIR II has
detected a condition that invalidates the
sample. Also see lines 17 and 18.
4 2000/04/13 12:40:48#1 A date stamp (year/month/day) followed by a
time stamp (hour:minute:second), and the
number of the sample.
5 || || || || Column headers:
|| Particle size in microns || number of
particles detected of that size || The sum of all
particles counted of that size and larger.||
6 ||0.3||6459381|| 7470894|| The 0.3 micron channel:
|| Total counts of 0.3 microns || Total counts
0.3 microns
7 || 0.5|| 713777|| 1011512|| The 0.5 micron channel:
0.5 microns
8 || 0.7|| 133677|| 297735|| The 0.7 micron channel:
0.7 microns
9 || 1.0 || 117950 ||164058|| The 1 micron channel:
|| Total counts of 1 microns || Total counts
1 micron
10 || 5.0 || 30024 || 46108 || The 5 micron channel:
|| Total counts of 5 microns || Total counts
5 microns
11 ||10.0|| 16084|| 16084|| The 10 micron channel:
|| total counts of 10 microns || total counts
10 microns
12 Avg || Min || Max Column headers for Environmental Data.
Average, Minimum, and Maximum are taken
over the Sample period.
13 T DEG C T: temperature DEG C: degrees centigrade
14 25.1 || 24.94 || 25.23 Average || minimum || and maximum
temperature in degrees centigrade. See lines
12 and 13.

Table 6-1: Printout Legend (Continued)

15 rh PCT rh: relative humidity PCT: percent
16 15.4 || 15.33 || 15.43 Average || minimum || and maximum relative
humidity in percent. (See lines 12 and 14.)
17 Alarm: Pump This line prints when the LASAIR II senses
that the flow rate is outside the boundary of 1
CFM 5%. (Also see line 3b.)
18 Alarm: Laser This line prints when the LASAIR II senses
that the laser power is out of the specified
range. (Also see line 3b.)
Statistics Mode Sample Print

When the LASAIR II is operated in statistics mode, sample printouts have the
room name appended to the sample strip. The room is printed directly above the
location name.
Silencing Alarms
If the alarm is activated, the Main Display Screen (and Analog Data Display
Screen) will blink red and yellow. If the audio alarm has been set, the unit will
beep.
To silence an alarm:
Press the Enter key or one of the arrow buttons on the control panel until all
alarms are off. The value in alarm will remain in red on the Main Display Screen
if it is a particle count value (or on the Analog Data Display Screen, if it is an
analog value).
To stop the red and yellow flashing:

After the pump stops, press the Enter key once more after pressing it to silence
the alarm. You can also silence alarms and stop the red and yellow blinking by
repeating the sampling, without exceeding an alarm limit, or by turning the unit
OFF and then ON.


The LASAIR II saves 3,000 sample data records internally. Once the record file
is full, a new record will displace the oldest record in the file. A LASAIR II set
to sample once a minute will fill the record file in about 48 hours.
If you want to save the sample data, monitor the status of your LASAIR IIs data
file and copy the sample data before the data file is completely full. Remember,
once the data file is full, you will lose the oldest data when new sample data is
collected.
Monitoring the Sample Data File
To monitor the status of the sample data file from the LASAIR II:
1 Press the Information Icon softkey to open the Information Screen.
2 Observe the condition of the Data: thermometer indicator. The indicator will
display the number of records stored and as a relative degree to which the
thermometer is filled. The white space in the bar is a relative indication of the
amount of space remaining in the data file.
Saving the Sample Data File

You may want to copy the sample data to another file so it can be saved for long-
term retention or for data analysis. This can be done by any of the following
methods:
Data can be downloaded in CSV format by accessing the LASAIR II from a
web browser/Ethernet connection and using the LASAIR II data save
feature. See Chapter 7 and Appendix E.
Data can be saved continuously by connecting your LASAIR II to a facility
management system such as Facility Net or Pharmaceutical Net and
collecting your samples while so connected. When using such a system, the
data is saved continuously on a PC, and the local data storage can be ignored.
See Appendix B and C.
Data can be saved from a mobile LASAIR II by periodically connecting to
Facility Net to download the LASAIR IIs sample data. See Preparing
LASAIR II for use in Remote Mode on page 7-7. Also see Appendix C.
Data can be downloaded in CSV format by means of the USB port. See
Appendix J.

Erasing Data from LASAIR II Memory

Data cannot be erased selectively from LASAIR II memory. The erase function
erases all data from memory without possibility of recovery. Data can also be
erased by means of the browser interface. See Deleting Sample Data Records
on page 7-15.
To erase data from memory:

1 From the Main Display Screen, navigate to the Main Setup Screen by
pressing the softkey.

2 Enable the edit mode by pressing the Enter softkey.
3 Use the Tab Forward softkey to navigate to the Delete Button .
4 Press the Enter Softkey to activate the delete function. A confirmation dialog
box will open.
5 Select OK to delete data or Cancel if you do not want to delete all data.
Restoring Deleted Data

If you have deleted the location names, you cannot restore the data.
If you have not collected another sample after deleting data, you can restore the
data you have deleted.
To restore deleted data:

1 When you click OK to confirm deletion of data, the Delete Button will
change into a Data Restore Button.
2 From the Main Setup Screen, enable the edit mode and click the Data
Restore Button. The Unerase Data Dialog box will open confirming the number
of records restored.
3 Press the Enter key to clear the dialog box.

Chapter 7
Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or
Pharmaceutical Net
In the previous chapters we discussed using LASAIR II in the stand-alone or

direct mode. In that mode, you are interfacing directly with the LASAIR II.
All parameters are set by using the softkeys and all data is stored in and read
from the display screens or printed on the thermal printer.
This chapter discusses the methods for communicating with a LASAIR II using
a computer. It is organized as follows:
Overview of the different communication protocols.
Configuring (setting up) the LASAIR II for communications.
Details of using the different communication methods.
Communications Overview
The LASAIR II provides several methods for communicating with external
computers. They are outlined here, then examined in more detail in the
remainder of this chapter.
PMS TCP/IP Protocol

This interface provides the capability of attaching a LASAIR II to Facility Net
or Pharmaceutical Net via the Ethernet. LASAIR II can interact with Facility
Net as an on-line platform, or as a remote platform. Using the instrument as a
remote platform means taking samples with the instrument disconnected from
Facility Net, and then periodically loading the data into Facility Net. As an on-
line platform, the instrument remains in one location collecting and sending
data samples based on Facility Net requests. See Appendices B, C, and D for
additional details.

Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net
Web Server
The LASAIR II provides a Web interface which looks and functions similar to
the front panel screens. The instrument may be controlled or simply monitored
for status or problems using a standard Web browser such as Internet Explorer
or Netscape. In addition, data on the LASAIR II may be quickly dumped to a
PC.
LASAIR II Serial Interface

This is an easy-to-use RS-232 protocol which allows users to write their own
communications routines for talking with computers. The protocol is similar to
the older LASAIR communications interface, but it has been enhanced with
status feedback messages. See Appendix F.
PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation)

This is a second RS-232 protocol which can be enabled on the LASAIR II. This
protocol allows communicating in a multi-drop environment (like a telephone
party-line) such as an RS-485 system. This communications mode allows the
LASAIR II to emulate a MiniLaz instrument when connected to Facility Net
using a serial interface rather than the network interface. See Appendix G.
4-20 mA Output
With the optional 4-20 mA output board, data can be output in this format. See
Appendix I.
Configuring LASAIR II Communications

All communications are configured using the Comm Setup screens on the
LASAIR II. Figure 6-1 is an overview of the two communications setup
screens. One screen is used for all Ethernet based communications, and the
other screen is used for all serial communications. Each screen is discussed
separately below.

LASAIR II
COMM Setup Screens (Select for normal RS-232
communications)
Serial screen
PMS Multi-Drop
(Select for MiniLaz emulation
with Facility Net)
LASAIR II
communication
modes
Enable Web Server
(Select for web browser interface)
Network screen Enable TCP/IP

(Ethernet) (Select for PMS TCP/IP protocol
with Facility Net and Remote Mode)
Enable TCP/IP Remote Mode

(Select when operating in the
Remote Mode)
Figure 7-1: Setup paths for communications modes
Ethernet Communications Setup Screen

Figure 7-2 is the Ethernet communications setup screen where all network
addressing parameters are set, and various network communication protocols
are enabled or disabled. When a network address is changed, the LASAIR II
must be rebooted. A pop-up message informs you of this when you try to exit
the screen. The various setup parameters are discussed below.

Figure 7-2: Comm Setup Screen-Network Page
Net Addr (Net Address Sets the IP address in the form aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd.
Each 3-digit series is a value of 0255, separated by a period (.). This address is
unique to each LASAIR II. An example of a valid IP address is:
010.255.000.099.
Mask Sets the net mask address in a form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each 3-digit
series is a value of 0255, separated by a period (.). The mask must be unique
to the network it serves. An example of a valid mask address is: 255.0.0.0.
Gateway The gateway address is used when communicating across networks.
This field sets the gateway address in the form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each 3-digit
series is a value of 0255, separated by a period (.). An example of a valid
gateway address is: 10.255.0.60. If this is blank, the instrument will be unable
to communicate outside the local network.
Multicast The multicast address must be assigned if you are using
Pharmaceutical Net or Facility Net. This field sets the multicast address in a
form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each 3-digit series is a value of 0255, separated by a
period (.). An example of a valid multicast address is: 224.100.100.1.
Enable Web Server The default setting is Enable; note the check-mark in the
box. When enabled, a user can connect to the LASAIR II from a web browser
such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Disabling this function on the
unit disables remote control and remote sample data viewing.
Disabling this function on the unit removes the ability to use these applications.
TCP/IP Remote Mode Enable this check box to cause Facility Net to treat this
instrument as a Remote Instrument. When connected to Facility Net, stored data will
be downloaded, and Facility Net will then disconnect. Enable TCP/IP must also be
checked.

For details about changing the Enable TCP/IP check box, see Preparing
LASAIR II and Facility Net for On-Line Operation on page 7-10.
See Using LASAIR II in Remote Mode on page 7-7 and Preparing LASAIR
II for use in Remote Mode on page 7-7 for more details about using the
LASAIR II in Remote mode and information regarding Facility Net
requirements.
To support pharmaceutical operations, LASAIR II can be configured to
generate 0.5 and 5.0 m channel data only. For more information, see Appendix
H, "Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output Mode".
Serial Communication Setup Screen

This screen allows selection of the RS-232 port interface protocol, and other
serial communications selections. Changes in serial interface mode are accepted
immediately, without the need to reboot the instrument.
Figure 7-3: Comm Setup Screen-Serial Page
Mode This group box contains radio buttons which allow selecting one of
five different uses for the RS-232 serial port. Each button is described below.
Setup This function is for service, and does not provide any user functions. In
earlier versions of LASAIR II firmware (Ver. 1.3.4 and before), this was labeled
LASAIR II. The instrument can be left in this mode, if there is no need to use
the serial communications.
LASAIR II This sets the serial port to the native LASAIR II communications
mode. In older firmware (Ver. 1.3.4 and earlier) the LASAIR II title was used
to refer to the Setup mode mentioned above. This mode allows starting and
stopping the instrument, collecting data, and setting various configuration
parameters. The protocol is similar, but not identical to the older LASAIR serial
communications. Full details for this protocol are provided in Appendix G,
"LASAIR II Native Serial (RS-2332) Communications".

PMS Multi-Drop This communications protocol is designed to be used in a

party-line environment such as an RS-485 system. Each instrument must have
a unique address. See the PMS Addr. setting below. This protocol also
provides MiniLaz emulation when communicating with a serial port to Facility
Net. Details of using this mode for MiniLaz emulation are explained later in this
chapter. Details of the protocol are found in Appendix F, "PMS Multi-Drop
Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation)".
TouchRam Read This setting configures the serial port to use TouchRam
memory buttons. These buttons can be used to store location and sampling
parameters for the LASAIR II. For additional details, see Comm Setup - Serial
Screen on page 5-23 and Appendix M, "TouchRam".
TouchRam Read/Write This is a second setting for communicating with
TouchRam memory buttons. In this setting the buttons can be programed as
well as read. For additional details, see Comm Setup - Serial Screen on
page 5-23 and Appendix M, "TouchRam".
Other Settings
SIO Baud This sets the baud rate for all RS-232 protocols except for the
TouchRam modes (which ignore the setting). The baud can be adjusted from
1200 to 38400.
PMS Addr This is the multi-drop address used when the instrument is in PMS
Multi-Drop mode. The address can be set in the range of 099. The setting has
no effect in any other communication mode. The address must be unique if
multiple instruments are configured on an RS-485 system.
The following communication parameters are fixed, and cannot be adjusted:
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
Data bits: 8
Flow Control: depends on protocol. LASAIR II mode uses software flow
control (CTRL-Q/CTRL-S). PMS Multi-Drop mode does not have flow
control.
NOTE: The instructions in this chapter assume that you are familiar with using
either Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator browser
software.
For the remainder of this chapter, Facility Net will also refer to
Pharmaceutical Net.
For more information, see Appendix B, "Connecting to a Computer or
Network".

Using LASAIR II in Remote Mode
Setting the Communications Screen for 0.5 and 5.0 m

Output Only (2 Channel Pharmaceutical Output)
The Communications Setup Screen (Data) may be set to cause output with 0.5
and 5.0 m output only. See Appendix H, "Pharmaceutical (Two-channel)
Output Mode".
Figure 7-4: Comm Setup Screen, Data
Using LASAIR II in Remote Mode

Remote mode means that LASAIR II will not be permanently connected to
any other communications or control network while it is collecting data. That
is, it is used in a stand-alone mode to collect data from multiple locations.
Periodically, the LASAIR II is connected to an Ethernet network to download
its accumulated data to Facility Net. The downloaded data can then be stored in
a digital file which has few if any size limitations and which can be backed up.
Also, the data will then be available to analytical and graphical software.
Preparing LASAIR II for use in Remote Mode

Complete the following steps to ensure that your LASAIR II is ready for use in
the Remote Mode.
NOTE: Before using this feature, ensure that your version of Facility Net has
the required versions of the .dll and .hlp files listed on the following page. If
these files are not correct, contact your local Particle Measuring Systems
representative.

To prepare your LASAIR II for use in remote mode:

1 Ensure that its identifier, on the Main Display Screen, is unique to all other
LASAIR IIs that will be used with your Facility Net system.
NOTE: If you attach a LASAIR II that has a duplicate identification to your
Facility Net system, the driver will ask if you want to switch the existing
configuration over to the new IP address. The LASAIR II identification is
placed in the DCSName in Facility Net so it will be present in the Instrument
Configuration Dialog Box.
2 Ensure that all location names are unique between different LASAIR IIs.
3 Ensure that the LASAIR IIs Ethernet address is unique to all other LASAIR IIs.
4 Ensure that the following files in your copy of Facility Net are of the correct
versions:
pdrvlpen.dll: version 2.9.23 or later
pms_util.dll: version 2.9.22 or later
pdrvlpen.hlp: dated Feb 20, 2001 or later
5 Before connecting your LASAIR II to Facility Net, navigate to the
Communications Setup Screen under the Main Setup Screen.
6 Navigate to the TCP/IP Remote Mode check box, and place a check in the
check box.
NOTE: If this check box is not enabled before connection to Facility Net, the
LASAIR II will be configured within Facility Net as a regular on-line sensor.
7 If you want to automatically delete the data in the LASAIR II after it has been
copied to Facility Net, select Auto-delete in Facility Net.
NOTE: If you prefer to manually delete the data from the LASAIR II, use the
manual delete button in Facility Nets Runtime dialog box. Use of this button is
controlled by normal security features. Or, use the delete button on the LASAIR
IIs Main Setup Screen.
8 Connect your LASAIR II to your Facility Net system.

9 In Facility Net, enter an All particle sample point and an associated Text
sample point.
The All analog entries are optional. The driver will auto-configure these
locations and download data from the LASAIR II to Facility Net. When
download is complete, Facility Net communications with LASAIR II will be
automatically disabled.

Controlling LASAIR II with Facility Net (On-line Method)
Connecting to a Dedicated or Networked PC

To connect the LASAIR II to a dedicated or networked PC, please see Appendix
A and perform all required actions for each of the following areas:
Meeting PC hardware and software requirements
Connecting the unit through Ethernet to the PC or the network
Setting Network addresses
Assigning an address to the PCs TCP/IP connection
Determining the address of the LASAIR II
Controlling LASAIR II with Facility Net (On-line Method)

The differences between controlling your LASAIR II directly and controlling it
indirectly (remotely) are the following:
Direct control always takes precedence over indirect control. Facility Net
will not gain control of the LASAIR II if someone is already using it.
If you are unable to gain control of the LASAIR II sampler, the error
message Unable to gain control of the instrument at this time. will appear
on the PC display.
When Facility Net has control of the LASAIR II, its control functions will be
locked out, but data will displayed on the LASAIR II.
LASAIR II passwords cannot be set, enabled, or disabled from Facility Net.
However, the same function can be achieved by disabling passwords at the
LASAIR II and then using Facility Nets password feature.
The LASAIR II will retransmit 60 old data samples when it first attaches to
Pharmaceutical Net under the following circumstances:
The LASAIR II has already been connected to the same Pharmaceutical
Net system once before.
The LASAIR II is not rebooted or powered off before it reconnects to
Pharmaceutical Net.
The issue of more than one person accessing the same LASAIR II should be
managed through passwords and other administrative controls.

Preparing LASAIR II and Facility Net for On-Line Operation
To prepare the LASAIR II for On-Line Operation:

1 Ensure that its identifier, on the Main Display Screen, is unique to all other
LASAIR IIs that will be used with your Facility Net system.
NOTE: If you attach a LASAIR II that has a duplicate identification to your
Facility Net system, the driver will ask if you want to switch the existing
configuration over to the new IP address. The LASAIR II identification is
placed in the DCSName in Facility Net so it will be present in the Instrument
Configuration Dialog Box.
2 Ensure that all location names are unique between different LASAIR IIs.
3 Ensure that the LASAIR IIs Ethernet address is unique to all other LASAIR IIs.
4 Ensure that the following files in your copy of Facility Net are of the correct
versions:
pdrvlpen.dll: version 2.9.23 or later
pms_util.dll: version 2.9.22 or later
pdrvlpen.hlp: dated Feb 20, 2001 or later
5 If necessary, start the LASAIR II.
6 Navigate to the COMM Setup-Network Screen.
7 Enable the edit mode by pressing the Enter key.
8 Enter the TCP/IP addresses provided by your network administrator.
9 Place a check mark in the Enable TCP/IP check box.
10 Exit the edit mode by pressing the Return Arrow softkey.
11 When the restart notification appears, press the Enter key.
12 Connect an Ethernet cable from the LASAIR II to an Ethernet hub.
To prepare Facility Net for On-Line operation:

1 Facility Net configuration is beyond the scope of this manual. Refer to the
Facility Net Operations Manual or contact your Particle Measuring Systems
representative.
Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software

You can use your web browser software to control your LASAIR II from a
separate computer through one of two kinds of connection:
A direct cable connection to a PC
A connection over an Ethernet network to a PC

Web Browser Interface Advantages

Using a computer-browser to access and control a LASAIR II has the following
advantages:
The LASAIR II can be accessed and controlled from a remote location.
A keyboard and mouse can be used for data entry and editing.
More data can be displayed on a larger screen.
Data can be copied from the LASAIR II directly to the computers hard
drive, spreadsheet software, or database software.
Web Browser Interface Functions

Display the particle and analog data from the LASAIR II
Configure the setup screens for sampling
Start or stop sampling
Download, save, or delete sample data
Detect alarms
Print reports
Upload software revisions into flash memory
Establishing Communications Through a Web Browser

The same steps will be used to connect with a LASAIR II whether connecting
over an Ethernet network or directly from a PC with a crossover cable.
NOTE: If someone else has control of the LASAIR II either directly or from
a FMS or PC, you will be unable to gain control of the LASAIR II. Leaving the
LASAIR II edit screens active can also interfere with a remote connection. The
LASAIR II should always be left with the Main Display Screen open.
To establish communication between a computer and the LASAIR II:

1 Start the LASAIR II and the computer.
2 If communicating directly to a PC, connect the LASAIR II to the PCs Ethernet
connection with a crossover cable.
3 Open the browser software.
4 Click on the IP address field to select the entire address.
5 Type the LASAIR IIs IP address into the into the IP address field. You do not
need to type http:// or the non-significant zeros in the IP address. The address
will be similar to the following example:

6 Press the Enter key on the keyboard or click on Go. The Enter Network
Password dialog box will open.
7 The User Name field is NOT used for LASAIR II access. Ignore it and move the
cursor into the Password field.
8 If password control is enabled and passwords have been assigned, type your
Password and then click the OK button. Otherwise, click OK. The main
LASAIR II display will open.
NOTE: If a password has been assigned, it is always enabled in the web
browser even if it is disabled on the Main Setup Screen.
Displaying Data on the Web Browser

The Particle and Analog Data window is comprised of four parts:
The Data Display area
The Status Icons
The Control Buttons
The Navigation Buttons
The Particle and Analog Data window is the LASAIR IIs home page. From
here you can navigate to the Setup Windows, start or stop a sampling run,
display the current or previous data for display, and refresh the display.

Data display
areas
Navigation
buttons
Status icon Action buttons
Figure 7-5: Web Page, Particle and Analog Data
Particle and Analog Data Window Display Area The Display Area
is where you will find information such as the LASAIR ID, sampling location
name, and the results of the current or previous sampling.
Unlike the data displayed on the LASAIR II instrument, the data displayed on
the web browser is not real-time. While sampling, the data on the Main Display
is updated every 10 seconds.

Note that the following status icons appear in the upper left corner of the display
screen to tell you what is happening in the sampling process.
Particle and Analog Data Window Display Status Icons These

status icons and control buttons are on the bottom of the main display window.
Use the scroll bar as needed to see this part of the window.
The status icons have the same function and appearance as the status icons
found on the bottom of the LASAIR IIS Main Display Screen.
Particle and Analog Data Window Control Icons and Buttons

The Control Icons and buttons control the following functions:
Display current data: Either this icon or the next icon is selected.
Selecting one deselects the other.
Display the last completed sample data. Either this icon or the
p
previous icon is selected. Selecting one deselects the other.
Stop a sampling run. Either this icon or the next icon is selected.
Selecting one deselects the other.
Start a sampling run: Either this button or the previous one is

selected. Selecting one deselects the other.
Saving Sample Data File

The sample data file may be copied to another file so it can be saved for long-
term retention or for data analysis. The data is copied by accessing the LASAIR
II from a web browser/Ethernet connection and using the LASAIR II data save
feature.

To save sample data to another file:

1 From the Particle and Analog Data page, click the Download Data Icon.
It looks like a computer diskette. This opens the sample data file. The
data will have the following appearance:
The data starts with a header line. Each line after the header line is one sample
record. The entire file is created in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) format
with the date stored in a year/month/day format. For details about this format,
see Appendix E, "Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format".
2 Click on File > Save As in the browsers menu bar.
3 Complete the dialog box to name the new data file and to define where the file
will be located. For example, you might name the file data and save the data
as a text file to import into Excel.
4 Click Save.
5 Go to the file location and name to verify that the save was completed.
Deleting Sample Data Records

After saving your data records outside the LASAIR II, delete those records from
the LASAIR II to avoid duplication of data.
You may also want to delete invalid records from the LASAIR II.
To delete the entire buffer of sample data from the LASAIR II:
1 From the Particle and Analog Data page, click the Main Setup Icon.
This opens the Main Setup Page.

2 Click anywhere on the Stored Data Deletion Icon.
LASAIR II will require confirmation that you really

want to delete all of your stored data records.
NOTE: A message that reads: Unable to gain control of the instrument at this
time. No values were updated. means that someone else has direct control of
the LASAIR II or that the LASAIR II has been left with a screen other than the
Main Display or Analog Display open. No records were deleted.
3 Click the Delete button to complete the record deletion.
4 Click on the Escape button to return to the Particle and Analog Data page.
5 Click on the Status button to open the Status page.

The Used: line of the storage indicator will be zero, indicating that all records
have been deleted.
Setup Windows
To open the Setup page, click on the Escape button .

The web browser Setup page is different from the setup screens on the LASAIR
II in a few important ways.
Radio buttons: the options on setup windows are chosen by activating the
radio button associated with the choice. Click in an empty radio button to
choose the option associated with it.
Parameter Values: The parameter values are changed by using a pull-down
menu or by clicking an increment button.
Setting the Sampling Size parameters: If the Sampling Size type you want
to use is not selected (volume or time), click in the radio button associated
with the type (Time or Volume) you want to use. A large dot will appear in
the radio button you choose, and the other radio button will be cleared.

Setting the time or volume: Use the increment button or click in the data
area and type.
Click on the clock icon to
activate the time field Hours, minutes, Seconds.
The Undo Button resets all values to their previous settings, if you click it
before clicking the Enter Button.
The Enter button accepts your settings for use in the next sampling run.
You must click the Enter Button if you want your settings to be used.
Location Name Setup Window

The following two functions can be performed only from the web browser:
copying location names from a file to LASAIR II
copying location names from LASAIR II to a file
Copying Location Names from a File to LASAIR II You may find it

easier to create your location names on a text editor and then transfer the list into
your LASAIR II in one action.
To copy location names from a file to LASAIR II:

1 Use any text editor to create a list of location names with one name on a line.
The first line must be a number that indicates the number of location names in
the file. Each location name can be a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters
from the following set:
0-9
a-z lower case
A-Z upper case
The underscore character: _
A blank

A single LASAIR II will accept a maximum number of 200 location names.

2 Save the file as Text Only. The file will have the appearance of the following
example:
3
Lab A Point1
Lab A Point2
Assembly
3 Click the Sampling Setup Icon to open the Sampling Setup Window.
4 Click the Location Name Setup Icon to open the Location Name Setup
Window.
5 Click on the Transfer locations to LASAIR II from a file

icon.
6 Follow the instructions on the window to specify the file
you want to transfer to the LASAIR II.

Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement Use
Copying Location Names from LASAIR II to a file
To copy Location Names from LASAIR II to a file:

1 Click the Sampling Setup Icon to open the Sampling Setup Window.
2 Click the Location Name Setup Icon to open the Location Name Setup Window.
3 Click on the Transfer locations from LASAIR II to a File icon.
4 On the command bar, click File > Save As..., and specify the location and file
name of the file to hold the data.
Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement Use

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
MiniLaz has a 3.0 m channel, which is replaced with the LASAIR II 2.0 m
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
MiniLaz 325 and 525 instruments.
Only LASAIR II Temp/rh probe analog data is reported in the MiniLaz
format. The four user analog channels are not reported.
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
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
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.
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
converter with CTS control will not function properly.
When using remote mode and location names, some care must be exercised.
The MiniLaz only supports 7 character location names, while the LASAIR
II supports 16 character names. All characters in a location name are
transmitted in a MiniLaz packet. Facility Net will only read 8-character
names. Be careful not to use names longer than 8 characters.
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 is taken, or the location names are deleted.)
When emulating the MiniLaz, set the baud rate to 9600 for communications
with Facility Net.

The PMS Multi-Drop mode enables LASAIR II to be used as a drop-in

replacement for MiniLaz. See appendix A for setup details. See Appendix E for
the complete PMS Multi-Drop command set.

Chapter 8
Statistics Mode
This chapter describes setup and operation of the LASAIR II for use with
certification statistics. When used for that purpose, it is said to be in the
Statistics Mode. If you want to use the LASAIR II for routine sampling, see
chapter 4, Setup and Chapter 5 Operation. Depending on the chosen
certification standard and other variables, the LASAIR II will determine the
minimum requirements to certify a cleanroom.
LASAIR II supports the following standards:
ISO 14644-1
EC-GMP
Simultaneous EC-GMP and ISO 14644-1
FS-209E
BS5295
In addition, Average mode calculates simple statistics on data from one or more
locations.
The settings that may be changed vary with the standard (or Average mode). If
a standard does not allow change to a variable, that variable will be disabled in
the setup screen.
Statistics Mode Features

The LASAIR provides the following features while in statistics mode:
Valid parameter ranges are automatically calculated
The room name is saved as part of the data set. This is useful for performing
certifications of several areas at one time, then downloading Comma
Separated Value (CSV) data at a later time for off-line calculations.
A Sample Acknowledge mode allows the user to verify each sample before
accepting it as valid data. Rejecting the sample results will prevent its use in
the statistical calculations.
The Auto-Increment mode provides a means of automatically identifying
sequential sample locations, numerically without needing to manually input
and select location names.

Chapter 8: Statistics Mode
Statistics Mode Screens

Statistics Setup Screen: this screen is where you select the type of statistics
you wish to collect, set the appropriate parameters for the statistical method,
and enable or disable the LASAIR II statistical mode.
Statistics Data Screen: where you can see the data generated from the
current location as it is being generated.
Statistics Location Summary Screen: where you can see a summary of the
data that has been collected from one or more locations.
Sampling Setup Screen: Use this screen to select the correct location
name, and to set initial and inter-sample delays.
See the following sections for details about each screen.

The following screens are functionally changed when the statistics mode is
enabled:
Sample Setup Screen
Sample size is locked when the statistics mode is enabled. Also, samples
are all by volume, not time.
The user can only display normalized counts, not raw counts.
Units cannot be changed while statistics is enabled.
Continuous sampling cannot be selected.
Group repeat mode cannot be selected.
The # Samples range is restricted depending on the standard you choose.
If Sample Acknowledge is ON, only one sample may be taken at a time.
When numeric locations are used, the location list is replaced by an
integer box.
Main Display Screen
The differential counts column is replaced with a concentration limit
target column or, if the average mode is selected, a mean value column.
The standard and class is printed above the data table.
The analog data menu icon is replaced by a statistics menu icon. Analog
data is still available even though the menu is changed.
Cleanliness Standards
The standards tables are reproductions of the targets for each of the international
standards supported by the LASAIR II. The blank areas of the tables represent
invalid settings. For example, the ISO 14644-1 standard does not allow
certification of a class 1 cleanroom using a 0.3+ m particle size.

ISO 14644-1 Standard

The document, ISO 14644-1 (1999-05-01), was used when designing the ISO
14644-1 module. Only the classes specified in the documents tables have been
implemented; LASAIR II does not support intermediate class sizes or
intermediate particle sizes.
Table 8-1: ISO 14644-1 Class Standards
Maximum Particles per M3
Class 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.5 1.0 5.0
ISO 1 10 2
ISO 2 100 24 10 4
ISO 3 1000 237 102 35 8
ISO 4 10000 2370 1020 352 83
ISO 5 100000 23700 10200 3520 832 29
ISO 6 1000000 237000 102000 35200 8320 293
ISO 7 352000 83200 2930
ISO 8 3520000 832000 29300
ISO 9 35200000 8320000 293000
Use the following sources for more information about ISO 14644-1:
International Standards Organization
Web Site: www.iso.ch
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology
940 East Northwest Highway
Mount Prospect
Illinois, 60056
USA
Tel: 0101 708 255 1561
Fax: 0101 708 255 1699
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Web Site: www.iest.org

EC-GMP Standard
The EC-GMP standard is based on the document EC Guide to Good
Manufacturing Practice; Revision to Annex 1. This document is intended to be
based on the ISO-14644 standard and describes modifications to the standard
for EC-GMP classifications. Classifications for EC-GMP are shown in
Table 7-2.
As a derivative of the ISO standard, the EC-GMP standard uses most of the ISO
rules. However, a comparison of maximum particle counts between the two
standards shows that the EC-GMP is slightly different. The minimum sample
volume is also different between the two standards.
For Grade A or Grade B the sample volume is a Minimum Total of 1 m3 for
sum of all samples taken.
For Grade C or Grade D the sample volume is the same as ISO.
Simultaneous EC-GMP and ISO: The EC-GMP & ISO mode allows the
user to sample the cleanroom one time, then generate reports for both the
EC-GMP and the ISO-14644 standards. Table 7-2 shows EC-GMP and
corresponding ISO classes that can be calculated concurrently with the
LASAIR II.
Table 8-2: EC-GMP Class Standards
Maximum Particles per M 3
At Rest In Operation
Grade 0.5 m 5 m 0.5 m 5 m
A 3,500 1 3,500 1
B 3,500 1 35,000 2,000
C 35,000 2,000 3,500,000 20,000
D 3,500,000 20,000 not defined not defined
Table 8-3: ISO Classes Corresponding to EC-GMP Classes

EC-GMP Grade At Rest In Operation
A ISO 5 ISO 5
B ISO 5 ISO 7
C ISO 7 ISO 8
C ISO 8 N/A

FS-209E Standard
The document, FED-STD-209E (11 September 1992), was used when
designing the FS-209 module, and only the classes specified in the documents
tables have been implemented.
If the number of locations is less than five, the number of samples required at
each location is increased to a minimum of five samples. This may result in six
or more samples being taken so that the LASAIR II will accept the result.
Table 8-4: FS-209 Class Standards

Maximum Particles Per Unit Volume
Class 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.5 5.0
SI English m3 ft.3 m3 ft.3 m3 ft.3 m3 ft.3 m3 ft.3
M1 350 75.7 30.9 10.0
M1.5 1 1,240 35.0 265 7.50 106 3.00 35.3 1.00
M2 3,500 757 309 100
M2.5 10 12,400 350 2,650 75.0 1,060 30.0 353 10.0
M3 35,000 7,570 3,090 1,000
M3.5 100 26,500 750 10,600 300 3,530 100
M4 75,700 30,900 10,000
M4.5 1,000 35,300 1,000 247 7.00
M5 100,000 618
M5.5 10,000 353,000 10,000 2,470 70.0
M6 1,000,000 6,180
M6.5 100,000 3,350,000 100,000 24,700 700
M7 10,000,000 61,800
Use the following sources for more information about the FS-209E standard:
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology
940 East Northwest Highway
Mount Prospect
Illinois, 60056
USA
Tel: 0101 708 255 1561
Fax: 0101 708 255 1699
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Web Site: www.iest.org

BS-5295 Standard
The document, BS 5295 (1989), was used when designing the BS 5295 module,
and only the classes specified in the documents tables have been implemented.
LASAIR II does not support intermediate class sizes or intermediate particle
sizes.
The BS 5295 standard specifies a particle counter with a sample flow rate of 0.4
Liters per second 5% (24 Liters per minute). The LASAIR II has a flow rate
of about 0.471 liters per second. It is common practice to use 1 CFM for BS-
5295 calculations. The standard also requires samples of 27 Liters. In BS-5295
mode, the min/max sample volume is 27.4 Liters (.0274 m3).
In BS-5295 mode, the statistics summary screen and statistics location summary
only show data for the smallest particle channel. Data for all relevant channels
is shown on the printed report.
Also, only the minimum number of sample locations may be used. That is, you
may not increase the minimum number of locations.
Table 8-5: BS 5295 Sample requirements
Maximum Particles Per M 3
Class 0.3 0.5 5.0 10.0 25.0 Area (M2) Samples
C 100 35 0 10 20
D 1000 350 0 10 10
E 10000 3500 0 10 5
F 3500 0 25 5
G 100000 35000 200 0 25 5
H 35000 200 0 25 1
J 350000 2000 450 0 25 1
K 3500000 20000 4500 500 50 1
L 200000 45000 5000 50 1
M 450000 50000 50 1
Use the following sources for more information about the BS-5296 standard:
B S I Standards
389 Chiswick High Road
London W44 AL
Tel: 0181 996 9000
Fax: 0180 996 7400
e-mail: [email protected]

Alarms in Statistical Mode
Alarms in Statistical Mode

When the statistics mode is enabled, global alarms are automatically disabled.
They can, however, be manually enabled while in statistics mode.
When the statistics mode is disabled, global alarms will not be automatically re-
enabled. If the global alarms function is desired, it must be manually enabled.
Communications in Statistics Mode

When the statistics mode is enabled, TCP/IP is disabled.

Hierarchy of Screens in Statistical Mode

The LASAIR II uses a hierarchy of setup screens and displays. When familiar
with the hierarchy, you can navigate the screens and displays with greater ease.
Take some time to access the different screens so that you can build a picture of
the layout in your mind. See the graphic below of the hierarchy of icons that
represent screens and functions.
Main Sampling Setup
Advanced Sampling Setup
Location Name Setup
Alarm Setup
Statistics Setup
Sampling
Setup
Recipes Setup
Analog Data Setup
Network Setup Page

Communications
Main Setup Serial Port Setup Page
Setup
Data Display Setup Page
420 mA Output Setup (optional)
Main
Display Data Display Setup
Status Data Table
Data Sorting
& Filtering
Print Selected
USB Data Records
Download
Sample Setup Printout
OR Exit Statistics Mode
Analog Statistics Statistics Table

Summary
Analog Data Display
Print
Print Statistics Report

Statistics Setup Screens

The Statistics Setup screen is where you will make your settings for the standard
you will be using and the area you will be sampling. The Statistics Setup Screen
has two pages, the Main page and the Setup page.
To open the Statistics Setup Screen:

1 From the Main Display screen, press the Sampling Setup icon
softkey.The Sampling Setup screen will open:
2 Press the Statistics Setup icon softkey to open the Statistics Setup Main
page.
Statistics Setup Main Screen

Before the edit mode is activated, this icons softkey will toggle
between the Main and Setup pages.
Figure 8-1: Statistics Setup Screen - Main Page
Name: Enter the name of the area that will be certified. Example: Cleanroom
B. This name is included in the printed report CSV file output.
User: The name of the person who will be collecting the data. This is printed
in the report.
Standard: Select one of the standards or the Average function.
Class Select the appropriate cleanroom class from the list.
Units: Determines the unit of measure and may be preset depending on the
standard chosen. FS-209E or Average allow the choice of feet or meters.
ISO-14644-1, EC-GMP, and BS-5295 standards force the use of meters.

+1, +2, +3... Auto Increment. When this check box is filled, LASAIR
II automatically changes the location when sampling at one location is
complete. This option can be changed while the statistics mode is enabled.
Sample Acknowledge When this check box is filled, LASAIR II prompts
for an acknowledgement after each sample. This option can be changed while
the statistics mode is enabled.
ABC... or 1,2,3... Select ABC... or 1,2,3... ABC will select either
location names or location numbers. This option cannot be changed once
statistics has been enabled.
About Location Names or Numbers

During the statistical certification process, you will move the unit to different
locations for sampling. The LASAIR II allows you to choose one of the two
following options for identifying those locations.
auto-incrementing names/numbers
manual user selection of the location name (or number)
Your choice of numbering method will determine the settings you must make in
the Statistics Setup-Setup page.
Highly Recommended: If you pick both 1,2,3 and Auto increment,
LASAIR II automatically assigns a sequence of 3-digit numbers to each new
location you sample within this cleanroom.

Statistics Setup-Setup Screen
Figure 8-2: Statistics Setup Screen - Setup Page
Select the particle size for the ISO-14644-1 standard, FS-209 standard, or
the averaging function. This field is not selectable when either the BS-5295 or
EC-GMP or EC-GMP & ISO standard is used.
Note: To evaluate results for multiple particle sizes, the largest particle of
interest must be selected. Otherwise, the sample volume may be inadequate for
large particles.
Flow Used for the FS-209 standard only. Select the type of
flow in the cleanroom being certified, uni-directional or multi-directional. This
setting may influence the number of locations that must be sampled.
Area Input the size of the cleanroom you are certifying.
# The minimum number of locations is calculated and displayed by

LASAIR II. Accept the minimum number of locations or increase it if allowed
by the international standard.
#: Number of samples at each location. Note: The system is not designed to
have a different number of samples at each location.
The minimum sample volume collected at each location. Sample volume

cannot be changed while the statistics mode is enabled. The sample volume seen
in the Sampling Setup screen is not used for setting the volume for the statistics
mode.

Statistics mode disable-enable. Select O to disable the

statistics mode. Select to enable the statistics mode. Once the statistics mode
is enabled, it will be maintained throughout power cycles until it is disabled in
the Statistics Setup or Statistics Results screen. Also, once the statistics mode is
enabled, most parameters are locked out.
This button saves the Statistics Setup as a recipe. See Chapter 9,

"Recipes".
Statistics Mode Operation

Once you have set up the LASAIR II for sampling, operation is a simple matter.
Use the following steps to operate the LASAIR II.
To collect sample data:

1 After setting the variables for the statistics function and enabling the statistics
mode, take the LASAIR II to the first sampling location.
2 If you are using wall power, plug in the unit.
3 If the LASAIR II is already plugged in, but the display is blank, press the ON/
OFF button in the lower right of the control panel. You will hear a beep during
the startup process.
4 When the Main Display is visible, ensure that the LASAIR II is in statistics
mode. The statistics mode icon will be visible on the main display.

The location that will be sampled next.
Indicates that LASAIR II

is in statistics mode
Figure 8-3: Main Display Screen when Statistics Mode is Enabled
5 Press the green Start button on the control panel. The pump begin to
circulate air through the unit. After an initial delay (to purge the sample path),
the unit will begin sampling. The sampling process and the results of sampling
can be observed on the Main Display. When the sample is complete, the pump
stops.
When Sample Acknowledge is Activated

If you have selected Sample Acknowledge, the following message will be
displayed:
Press the Enter key to accept the sample or use the right arrow button to move
to No and then press the Enter key to reject the sample. Rejected samples are
labelled as invalid and are not used in calculations. However, they are still
stored in memory and printed on the final report.

When Using Auto-incrementing of LASAIR II Location

Names/Numbers
When the first sample is complete, the following dialog box will display.
To continue sampling:
1 Record a description of where the first sample occurred. Example: #001-
Ballroom 1, column 12a.
2 Move the LASAIR II to the next location.
3 Acknowledge the dialog box by pressing the Enter button.
NOTE: On the Main Display, observe that LASAIR II increments the location
to the next number in sequence. Example: from #001 to #002.
4 Start the next sample by pressing the Start button.

5 Repeat steps 14 until the LASAIR II indicates that all samples are complete.
NOTE: If auto-incrementing location

names is not being used, ensure that there
are enough locations names to enable each
sample location to have its own unique
name. If there are insufficient location
names, LASAIR II will display an error
message and default to Auto-incrementing
of LASAIR II-generated location numbers.
See Location Name Setup Screen on page 5-8.
Ensure that the actual sampling location matches the location name. LASAIR II
will increment the location names in the order that they are stored in the location
name list starting with the location name highlighted in the Sampling Setup
Screen. For example, if 10 location names exist, and sampling starts at the
seventh name, sampling will proceed in the following order: 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6.

When Using Auto-selection of User-created Location Names

When the sample is complete, the following
dialog box will display:
To continue sampling:
1 Move the LASAIR II to the next location.
2 Acknowledge the dialog box by pressing
the Enter button.
NOTE: On the Main Display, observe that LASAIR II has changed the
location name to the next name in sequence. Example: from Room 1 Col B12
to Room 1 Col B15.
3 Start the next sample by pressing the Start button.

4 Repeat steps 13 until the LASAIR II notifies you that all samples are complete.
When Not Using the Auto-increment Mode

If you have not enabled auto-increment, the
following dialog box will be displayed
when sampling is completed at a location:
To select the next location name and

continue sampling:
1 Press the Enter button to close the Statistics
Update dialog box.
2 Open the Sampling Setup screen.
3 Press the Enter button to activate the edit mode. The location selection box will
be active when the screen changes to the edit mode.
4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the location name you want to
use for the next sample.
5 Accept the location name and navigate to the Main Display.
6 Move the LASAIR II to the location that matches the location name you have
selected.
NOTE: You could have moved the LASAIR II to the next location at any point
before pressing the Start button.
7 Ensure that the proper location appears on the display and then press the Start
button to collect the next sample

8 Move the LASAIR II to the next sampling location and continue sampling until
all locations are sampled or terminate sampling if you must.
Observing Statistical Results

Sample results are displayed in the Statistics Summary screen and the Statistics
Table after each sample is completed.
Statistics Summary Screen

The Statistics Summary screen displays settings, progress, and the cumulative
result of completed samples.
Figure 8-4: Statistics Summary Screen
The following data is displayed on the Statistics Summary screen.
Table 8-6: Statistics Summary Screen Data

Data Definition
ISO 14644/ISO 9 the name of the user-selected standard and class
Name: the user-assigned name of the room that is being sampled
Sample locations Example: 5 locations have been completed. The total number
completed, Total of locations planned to be sampled was five. The minimum
number of locations, number of locations requested is 5. If the BS-5295 standard is
and Minimum not being used, the user may set the total number of locations
number of locations to a number greater than the minimum.

Observing Statistical Results
Table 8-6: Statistics Summary Screen Data (Continued)

Data Definition
0.5 m Target maximum particle concentration for particles of that

size (i.e., 0.5 m). Applicable to FS-209 and ISO-14644-1
only
95% UCL: 95% Upper Confidence Limitapplicable to ISO-14644-1
and FS-209
Mean: Mean particle concentration for all sampled locations. This
number will be displayed red if it is greater than the target
maximum particle concentration.
Max: Maximum concentration of all sampled locations
S.D: Standard Deviation
S.E.: Standard Error.
Statistics Summary Screen Softkey Function
Stop statistical sampling and exit the statistical mode. A pop-up dialog
box will ask for confirmation of this action.
Open the Statistical Sample Table Screen.
Open the Analog Data Screen.
Print Statistical Data.
Statistics Data Table Screen

This screen displays location status.
To open the Statistics Table:

1 From the Main Display, press the Statistics icon softkey to open the
Statistics Summary screen.
2 Press the Statistics Data Table icon p softkey to open the Statistics Data
Table screen.

The name of the location The number of samples collected at a

sampled location. These numbers are colored
red if there are insufficient samples.
Click these softkeys

to see the previous 10
records or the next 10
records.
This data is displayed

in Red if the average
exceeds the Target
Value
For BS-5295, only the smallest channel is shown
Figure 8-5: Statistics Table Screen
When All Samples Are Complete

When all samples are complete, the following dialog box will appear:
Press the Enter button to acknowledge the dialog box.

Interrupting a Sample
Interrupting a Sample
To turn sampling OFF:

Press the red Pump Stop Button on the left side of the control panel.
Sampling may be stopped before the sampling sequence is completed. When
stopped before completion, the sample data run will be marked invalid if the
sample volume is less than the required minimum.
Disabling the Statistics Mode

You may need to disable the statistics mode in the following circumstances:
when the Statistics Setup parameters must be changed
when the area being sampled for certification is found to be hopelessly out
of specification
when you are done sampling
CAUTION
Before disabling the statistics mode, ensure that all required reports have
been printed. Once the statistics mode is disabled, reports cannot be printed.
CSV data can still be downloaded by means of the web browser interface
allowing statistical information to be generated by an experienced user.
To disable the statistics mode:

1 Navigate to the Statistics Setup-Setup screen.
2 Enable the edit mode by pressing the Enter button and then use the Right Tab
softkey to navigate to the Disable-Enable selection box.
3 Press the Left Button to
highlight the Off icon and
then press the Enter
button.
If all required samples
have not been completed,
the following warning
will appear:
Use the left-arrow key to navigate to the Yes button and then press the Enter key.

Printing a Statistics Report

The LASAIR II can print a report with details of the sampling results.
To print a sampling report:

Press the Statistics Print icon softkey.
The Supplemental Channels dialog box will open.
Printing Supplemental Channel Data

The Supplemental Channels dialog box is displayed whenever you select Print
Statistics.
Figure 8-6: FS-209 Supplemental Channels Dialog Box
This dialog box enables selection of particle size channels to print in addition
to the size(s) used in the sample setup. The additional channels are not used for
determining clean-room qualification and are not necessarily statistically valid.
The report lists the supplemental data after the normal statistics printout.

Printout and Legend

The following is an example of the LASAIR IIs Statistics Report generated
when a room is certified to the ISO 14661-1 standard. The lines have been
numbered to allow a more comprehensive description of the information
provided below the printout.
Sample Printout
1 ISO 14644 / ISO 8 / 0.5
2 2003/11/11 14:08:24
3 LASAIR II-310
4 S/N: 31129
5 Cal Date: 2003/06/14
6 Room: ABCD
7 Area: 2 M2
8 (Flow: (NOTE: This line is printed only for the FS-209 report)
9 # Locations: 2
10 Planned Samples/Location:
11 Min Sample: 0.0283 cm
12 Volume/Sample
13 Status: PASS
14 By: Matt Michaelis
15 Target 0.5 3,520,000

16 95% U.C.L. 0.5 387,656
17 Mean 0.5 271,014
18 S.D. 0.5 26,192
19 S.E. 0.5 18,458
20 Location # (N/cf)
21 #001 1 0.5 252,529
22 #002 1 0.5 289,499
Printout Legend
Line Text or Data Description
No
1a ISO 14644 Type of statistical report
1b ISO 8 Cleanroom classification being tested
1c 0.5 Size of key particle

2a 2003/11/11 The date the first statistics sample was taken

(yyyy/mm/dd)
2b 14:08:24 Time the first sample was taken
3 LASAIR II-310 LASAIR IIs model number
4 S/N: 31129 LASAIR IIs serial number
5 Cal Date: 2003/06/04 Date LASAIR II last calibrated
6 Room: ABCD Room name
7 Area: 2 m2) Area of cleanroom being certified
8 Flow: NONUnidirectional Type of airflow. Only printed or FS-209 reports.
(or Unidirectional)
9 # Locations: 2 Number of locations to be sampled
10 Planned Number of samples per location
Samples/Location: 2
11 Min Sample Volume: Minimum volume to be sampled
0.0283 cm
12 Volume/Sample Volume taken per sample
13 Status: PASS Result of the sampling process, either PASS,
FAIL, or INCOMPLETE.
14 By: Matt Michaelis Name of the person conducting the sample
15 Target 0.5 From chosen standards table of target data. An

average mode will show for all channels.
16 95% U.C.L. 0.5 Statistical Upper Confidence Limit (for 29
locations only).
17 Mean 0.5 Mean of all locations
18 S.D. 0.5 Standard Deviation of all location means
19 S.E. 0.5 Standard Error of all location means
20a Location Name or number of location sampled

20b # Number of samples collected
20c m Size of key particle
20d (N/cf) Number of particles detected, normalized by
volume sampled
21 #001 Location #001s values for variables
20a, b, c, & d
22 #002 Location #002s values for variables
20a, b, c, & d

Invalid Sample Data

NOTE: Invalid data are not used in calculations. However, they are
saved with the other sample records.
23a INVALID (or The condition of the data: VALID, INVALID, or INCOMPLETE.
VALID) A sample is made invalid by one of the following conditions:
The user has marked the sample invalid in the Sample
Acknowledge mode
A pump error has occurred.
A laser error has occurred.
23b 2000/11/16 The date of the last sample
23c 14:07:06 The time of the last sample (hour:minute:second)
24a #002 The name or number of the area that was being sampled when an
error occurred
24b Alarm:Pump The type of error detected by the LASAIR II
(or Laser)


Chapter 9
Recipes
A recipe is a set of sampling or statistics parameters which can be saved and

recalled to aid in instrument setup. A recipe may be loaded either explicitly by
name, or implicitly by attaching a recipe to a location name, and then setting the
instrument to that location. Tying locations to recipes, allows configuration of
the LASAIR II for use by less experienced personnel. In addition, if password
protection is employed, the user can still select from the list of locations by
means of the Sampling Setup Screen, and load the recipe. However, the user
will be unable to change any other settings.
Recipes are created by saving the current sampling or statistics setup
information into battery backed-up RAM and then assigning the setup an
associated recipe name. Recipes can be saved from the Recipe Setup Screen, or
from the sampling or statistics setup screens.
Recipes can be saved or retrieved from a PC using the Web Server interface.
This interface provides the same recipe load and save features as the front panel,
but it has an extra screen solely for uploading and downloading.
Recipe Database
The recipe database can hold any combination of fifty sample or statistics
recipes. The location database can associate each location name with a recipe.
One recipe can be associated with any number of locations.
Sample Recipe Data

The following is a list of all the parameters saved in a sample recipe:
Recipe Name
Sample Type (volume or time)
Sample Size (volume or time)
Initial Purge Delay (seconds)
Start by Time Of Day ON/Off (Overwrites Purge Delay if ON)
Inter-Sample Delay (seconds)
Number of Samples
Continuous Sampling (ON/OFF)

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Group Repeat Mode (ON or OFF)

Sample Units (CFM or cubic cm per minute)
Data Display (raw or normalized)
Auto-Print Sample
Auto-Print Sample Average (for two or more samples).
Temperature probe units ( C or F)
Alarms On/Off
Alarm Buzzer On/Off
Particle Alarm Type (Differential/Cumulative)
For Each Particle Size:
Alarm Setting
Alarm On/Off
For Each Analog Channel:
Min Alarm Setting Max Alarm Setting
Min Alarm On/Off Max Alarm On/Off
Statistics Recipe Data

The following is the list of all parameters saved for a statistics recipe:
Recipe Name
Room Name
Statistics Type:
ISO-14644-1
EC-GMP
EC-GMP and ISO
FS-209E
BS-5295
Average of locations
Units (ft./m) Valid for FS-209E or Average only
Class: (Except for Average)
Auto-Increment Location (On/Off)
Sample Acknowledge (On/Off)
Sample Location Type (Names/Numbers)
Particle Size (Except BS-5295)

Recipe Setup Screen
Flow: (Uni-directional/multi-directional) (FS-209E only)

Room Area (Except Average)
Number of Locations to Sample
Volume per Sample
Number of samples per location
Information not Saved for a Statistics Recipe

Statistics User Name
Sampling Setup Screen parameters. The number of samples is automatically
set when statistics are enabled, except for average mode. In average mode,
the current sample count is used if possible.
Alarm settings. By default alarms are disabled during statistics.
Recipe Setup Screen

The recipe setup screen is located under the Sampling Setup Screen. From the
main display screen, select the button (1st button). Then select the
button (5th button).
The Recipe Setup Screen has the following two pages:
The Setup page allows creating, deleting and printing recipes. Sampling
recipes are displayed in cyan, and statistics recipes are shown in purple.
The Locations page allows recipes to be attached to location names.
Recipe Setup Screen - Setup Page

Use this screen to create, delete, and print recipes. See Figure 9-1, Recipe
Setup Screen, Setup Page, on page 9-4.
Control buttons are as follows:

This button loads the highlighted recipe into the current settings for the
LASAIR II.
This button saves the current sampling parameters to a recipe. A prompt
for the recipe name is displayed when this button is activated. The
default name is whatever recipe is currently highlighted. If an existing
recipe name is used, the recipe is replaced with the new parameters. A statistics
recipe may be re-written with a sampling recipe, and vice-versa. A copy of this
button is also on the Sampling Setup Screen for convenience in creating new
sampling recipes.
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This button saves the current statistics parameters to a recipe. It

operates like the save sampling parameters. For convenience, a copy
of this button is also on the statistics setup page.
This button deletes the currently highlighted recipe. A recipe cannot be
erased if it is attached to one or more locations. The location attachments
must be deleted first.
This button erases all recipes. A warning/confirmation prompt
is displayed before the recipes are erased. If locations are
attached to recipes, then either the attachments must be deleted, or the locations
must be deleted before the recipes can be deleted.
This button prints the highlighted recipe.
Recipe Names
Recipe names may be up to 16 characters. The following characters are illegal
in recipe names: \, /, *, ?, , <, >, :, and |.
Figure 9-1: Recipe Setup Screen, Setup Page
Figure 9-2, Setup Screen, Locations Page, on page 9-6, shows the location
association page of the Recipe Setup Screen. This display is a table of all the
locations and recipe associations. Each recipe can be associated with multiple
locations.
To select a recipe to run at a location:

1 Open the Recipe Screen-Location Page
2 Press the blue enter key, to enter edit mode.

Recipe Setup Screen
3 Use the tab or back-tab soft-keys to move the cursor into the recipe column.
4 Use the up and down arrows (or the +10, -10 soft-keys) to move to the desired
location.
5 If you are unable to select a location, move the cursor to the recipe Sort radio
button and press the Enter button. Repeat step 3.
6 Press the blue enter key. This displays the list of recipes that can be initiated by
the chosen location.
NOTE: If the list of recipe names are in two colors, the cyan colored names
are for sample recipes and the purple colored names are for statistical recipes.
7 Select the desired recipe, and hit the blue enter key. The recipe you have chosen
will appear alone to the right of the associated location name.
8 Exit the edit mode.
9 When a sample is started, the recipe associated with the location will be
performed.
To disassociate a recipe and location:

1 Ensure that the location name you want to disassociate is highlighted in blue.
2 Use the up-pointer to move to the blank entry at the top of the list.
3 Press the enter button. The recipe name alongside the location name will
disappear. The recipe has not been deleted from the data base. It is only
disassociated from the location name.
To sort the list of location names or recipe names:

1 The Sort buttons at the bottom of the page, allows the table to be sorted either
by location name, or by recipe name, and then location name.
Editing Recipes by means of the Web Server feature

The Web Server feature also allows editing recipes. It has the additional
capability of saving the recipe and recipe/location association data to a PC.
Details are listed below.
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Figure 9-2: Setup Screen, Locations Page
Loading and Using Recipes

Loading a recipe makes it the active set of sampling or statistical parameters.
Recipes can either be loaded explicitly from the Recipe Setup Screen, or
implicitly by selecting a location which has a recipe tied to it. To load the recipe
on the setup screen, highlight the desired recipe and click the load button. If the
recipe is a statistics recipe, a pop-up dialog box will appear after loading asking
whether to enable the statistics mode.
When a recipe is tied to a location, selecting the location will automatically load
the recipe. If password protection is disabled, a pop-up box will allow the user
to choose not to load the recipe when the location is selected. Otherwise, if the
password is enabled, the user is forced to load the recipe. Figure 9-3 shows the
Sampling Setup Screen with password protection enabled. The user is limited
to selecting a location, unless he has access to the password.

Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Models
Figure 9-3: Sample Setup Screen with Password Protection
Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Models

The LASAIR II can load recipes which were initially created on instruments
with different size channels. However, there are some issues to consider:
When loading a sample recipe from a different instrument, the LASAIR II will
attempt to set the particle alarms based on the original instrument. However, if
alarms were set on sizes not on the new instrument, they cannot be set.
When loading a statistics recipe from a different instrument, if the new
instrument doesn't have the particle size originally used to generate the recipe,
the LASAIR II will either select the smallest possible size, or else issue an error
message, when attempting to load the recipe from the Web browser.
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Recipe Use with the Web Server (i.e. Using Internet Explorer)
Using the Web Server is similar to using the front panel for using and managing
recipes. Figure 9-4 shows the Web page for recipe setup. This page combines
both setup pages from the front panel. The page is accessed in a similar manner
to the front panel control.
Figure 9-4: Recipe Setup Web Page
Differences with the Web version:

Sampling recipes are not shown in a different color than statistics recipes.
The Recipe Setup window includes a button to save a recipe to the PC.
(Note: all recipes can be saved using the Transfer Files page shown below.)
The Erase All button erases all recipes, locations and recipe/location
associations to speed up instrument configuration.

Recipe Use with the Web Server (i.e. Using Internet Explorer)
Uploading and Downloading Files

A second recipe setup page, is devoted to uploading and downloading files.
Figure 9-5, shows the Transfer Files page.
To open the Unloading-Downloading page:

1 From the Recipes web page, click on the diskette icon.
The following three files can be uploaded and downloaded from this page:
Location name files: The location file is a text file with each line containing a
single location name. The first line contains the number of location names in
the file. The location names must start at the beginning of the line. The file can
be edited with a text editor.
Recipe files: The recipe file is a binary file that cannot be edited on the PC.
The file has checksum protection to prevent corruption of the recipes. Recipe
edits must be done on a LASAIR II.
Location/recipe associations: This is a text file in CSV (comma separated
values) format. Each line of the file contains a location name then a comma,
then the recipe name. If the recipe name is blank, then when the file is loaded,
any associated recipe will be removed from the location. This file can be edited
using a text editor or Microsoft Excel, and then saved as a CSV file.
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Figure 9-5: Recipe File-Transfer Web Page

Chapter 10
Maintenance
This chapter deals with the maintenance you can perform at your location. The
main topics are:
Cleaning and disinfecting the LASAIR II
Replacing the LASAIR IIs printer paper roll
Reconditioning the battery
Other maintenance or operational problems
NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the LASAIR II case.
Cleaning and Disinfecting

LASAIR II is designed to be easily cleaned with common cleaning chemicals.
Particle Measuring Systems has also performed compatibility testing with
cleaning and disinfecting agents commonly used in manufacturing
environments.
See the following sections for details about:
Tested cleaning chemicals
Cleaning method
Tested Cleaning Chemicals

The LASAIR II is designed to permit external cleaning. The following cleaning
agents have been tested on all exterior parts of the LASAIR II:
PHENE-AMOL Spray disinfectant, consisting of o-phenylphenol and
ethyl alcohol
STERI-PEROX, consisting of 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite
DECON-QUAT 100, a quaternary ammonium solution consisting of Alkyl
Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride and Alkyl Dimethyl Ethylbenzyl
Ammonium Chloride
DECON-CLEAN, consisting of detergent, 2-Butoxyethanol, Potassium
Hydroxide, and Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
A 5090% solution of isopropyl alcohol in deionized water. This solution is
useful for routine cleaning to remove smudges and hand prints.

Chapter 10: Maintenance
A 30% ammonia solution. This solution is also useful for routine cleaning to
remove smudges and hand prints.
Formaldehyde in a solution of less than 50 percent
Ethyl alcohol in a solution of less than 50 percent
Call Instrument Service and Support at Particle Measuring Systems (1-800-

557-6363) for advice about other cleaning chemicals.
Cleaning Method
The LASAIR II case is made of KYDEX, a rugged plastic in the PVC family.
The polyester display screen is sealed around its edges and all case openings are
sealed with gaskets. Both KYDEX and Polyester are resistant to most cleaning
chemicals. Never wipe the display screen with anything that is hard or sharp.
Although the LASAIR II is resistant to liquids, it is not liquid proof. Do not
submerge your LASAIR II in any liquid or apply large amounts of liquid.
Always wipe away free standing liquid and wet wipe the LASAIR II after
applying a cleaner. Never put liquids into the air intake port.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when working with cleaning chemicals.
To clean your LASAIR II:

1 Turn the LASAIR II off, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery.
2 Disconnect all other cables.
3 Remove the sample horn and place the shipping cap on the air intake tube.
OR
If you prefer to clean the LASAIR II and the isokinetic probe with the probe
attached to the LASAIR II, place the shipping cap on the intake of the isokinetic
probe.
4 Remove the Temperature/Relative Humidity probe and place the shipping cap
on the LASAIR IIs connection for the Temperature/Relative Humidity sensor.
5 On the back of the LASAIR II, place the shipping covers on the two D-sub
connectors.
6 There are no other covers for the connectors and openings on the back of the
LASAIR II. The air discharge tube and the battery enclosure can be cleaned
with a wet wipe or damp cotton swab.

Replacing the Paper Roll
7 Wet an approved wipe, paper, or cloth with the cleaning solution and then wipe
the LASAIR II with the damp wipe. Finish by wiping the LASAIR II with a
wipe that is damp with water. Use a cotton swab, in the same way, to clean areas
that are difficult to reach. Use a spray, if necessary, on the front sides and top.
A damp wipe, however, is the recommended method.
8 Do not use a spray on the back of the LASAIR II.
The battery, battery enclosure, Temperature/Relative Humidity sensor, and the
printer enclosure can be cleaned the same as the other parts of the LASAIR II.
NOTE: The battery contacts can be wiped like any other part of the battery.
Replacing the Paper Roll
To load a roll of paper:

1 Grasp the paper roll cover at the top and pull out and down to open the paper
roll enclosure. The cover is hinged at its bottom.
2 If the plastic center of a depleted roll remains in the paper roll enclosure, remove
the plastic center.
3 Insert the new roll of paper with the end of the paper coming toward you off the
top of the roll. Ensure that about one inch (2.5 cm) of paper extends beyond the
cutter at the top of the paper enclosure and that the paper roll is not crooked in
the enclosure.
4 While holding the end of the paper in place against the instrument case, close
the cover of the paper roll enclosure. Ensure that the cover is completely closed.
The metal pin at the top front of the cover should not be visible. Test the printer
operation by pressing the printer softkey. If your installation is correct, the paper
will advance.
NOTE: The paper rolls have a pink indicator strip near the end of the roll.
When you see the pink strip, you have only a few feet of paper remaining on the
roll. Replace the expended roll as soon as you can.
Reconditioning the Battery

Over time, the battery charge level indicator will cease to accurately indicate the
actual battery charge. In the worst case, the variance between the indicated
charge level and the actual charge will be less than 10%.
To maintain the accuracy of the charge indicator, a full charge and drain cycle
should be performed, with no intermediate cycles. This cycle, from full to
empty, is known as reconditioning.
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If it is important to maintain the maximum correlation between the battery

charge indicator and the actual battery charge, you can also purchase and use the
optional external battery charger (BC II). See Appendix K, "Accessories and
Supplies". When the BC II senses the need, it will automatically recondition the
battery. When reinstalled, the reconditioned battery will communicate the
correct charge level to the battery charge indicator.
Battery Disposal
At end-of-life, batteries should be recycled or discarded safely. Discarding batteries
in unsorted waste is improper disposal, and may be harmful to the environment and
human health. Your local waste authority will have information on return and
collection systems in your area.
For California consumers, contact Particle Measuring Systems, Customer Service
Department at (877)-475-3317 for instructions on returning used, rechargeable
batteries for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal at no cost.
Calibration
Calibration should be performed once each year. LASAIR II performs a
calibration date check each time it is energized. If the current date is within 30
days or less of the anniversary of the last calibration, a warning message will be
displayed.
Figure 10-1: Calibration Warning Dialog Box
The warning is displayed only on the main LCD display. It is not shown on the
Web server. If the calibration date past due, (365 days since the last calibration
date), the message will include the number of days the calibration is past due.
The instrument also notifies the user if no calibration date is saved.

Other Maintenance or Operational Problems
Other Maintenance or Operational Problems

For other maintenance, call Particle Measuring Systems first for advice and
technical information at 1-800-557-6363. There is nothing within the LASAIR
II case that requires user maintenance.
If you are experiencing operational problems that you are unable to solve, see
Appendix A, "Troubleshooting".
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Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Particle Measuring Systems engineers have selected components, materials,

and design elements that provide high reliability as well as superior function.
Anything, however, can eventually fail. This chapter is for those times when
something unexpected happens and you dont know how to proceed.
If the troubleshooting tips do not solve the problem, call Instrument Service and
Support at Particle Measuring Systems: 1-800-557-6363.
A. When you press the printer soft key, or when a sample is completed,
paper does not advance from the printer.
If the LASAIR II does not produce a printed strip of paper, try the following
steps:
1. Ensure that there is a roll of paper in the paper enclosure.
2. Ensure that the paper roll is free to rotate within the paper enclosure.
3. Ensure that the end of the paper roll is not stuck to the roll.
4. Remove the paper roll in the roll enclosure then position it with the end of
the roll coming toward you from the top of the roll.
5. Hold about one inch (2.5 cm) of paper against the case above the paper
cutter and then close the paper enclosure cover.
6. Test the printer by pressing the Print soft key.
B. Paper advances from the printer, but nothing is printed on the paper.
Make sure the paper roll is installed properly. Thermal paper will not print on
the back side.
If the paper is installed correctly but there is no print on the paper, call
Instrument Service and Support.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
C. You do not hear a tone when the LASAIR II is started.

When starting the LASAIR II, the software generates an audible tone to indicate
a successful startup check. The lack of a tone means the LASAIR II startup was
not successful. Press the OFF button and then try restarting the LASAIR II with
the ON button. If you are still unable to get a tone, call Instrument Service and
Support.
D. The display is backlit, but there is nothing on the display.

First try turning your LASAIR II off and then on again. If the problem persists,
your LASAIR II software may be corrupted. Call Instrument Service and
Support.
E. The sample is invalid because the airflow is not 1 cubic foot per minute (1
CFM).
Try the following steps:
1. Run the sample again. The low airflow problem usually is self-correcting.
2. If the problem does not correct itself, test your power source.
3. If the power source appears to be adequate, look for obstructions in the
LASAIR IIs intake port, exhaust port, and sample tubing. Remove any
obstructions that you find.
4. If there are no obstructions, call Instrument Service and Support.
F. Sampling is stopped because of pump flow error.

This can be caused by the following conditions:
pump over-current failure. If the pump draws too much current, it will shut
down causing sampling to terminate.
flow controller cannot control the flow to 1 CFM for 60 seconds or longer.
This may be caused by a blocked inlet port or a damaged pump. In a manifold
system, the displayed value is typically less than 1 CFM, but the software
uses an internal value. More information about LASAIR II flow with a
manifold can be found in the AM-II Operators Manual.
a hardware error on the circuit board while attempting to read pressure and
flow data
Try the following:

1. Rebooting the instrument.
2. If rebooting the instrument fails to correct the problem, call Particle
Measuring Systems Service.
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G. The LASAIR II does not work on AC power.
Try the following steps:
1. Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected at the power source and at
the LASAIR II case.
2. Have an electrician test the power cable to ensure it is not damaged.
3. If you have bought the battery option, try running the LASAIR II on
battery power.
4. If the power cable is connected properly, the power cable is undamaged,
and the LASAIR II runs on battery power (if you bought the battery
option), then open the fuse cover next to the LASAIR II power supply
module and remove the fuse.
5. Test the fuse for continuity. If the fuse has failed, replace it with the spare
fuse provided with the LASAIR II. Be sure the fuse is correct for your
operating voltage.
If none of these steps work, or to order more fuses, call Instrument Service and
Support.
H. The LASAIR II will not run on battery power.
NOTE: When running on battery power, if the recharging circuit senses that
the battery charge is inadequate to support sampling, the LASAIR II will shut
down automatically.
1. Try operating the LASAIR II on AC power to determine if the problem is

in the battery system.
2. If the LASAIR II does not operate on AC power, call Instrument Service
and Support.
If the LASAIR II operates on AC power:
3. With the LASAIR II connected to AC power, allow the LASAIR II battery
to recharge for at least an hour.
4. Restart the LASAIR II and look at the battery power indicator on the
display. If the battery power level is low, allow the battery to charge to
over 50%. A fully discharged battery should recharge to 100% in three to
five hours in the optional battery charger. A fully discharged battery in the
LASAIR II will recharge to 100% in five to ten hours at room temperature.
5. If the battery is not recharging, disconnect the LASAIR II from AC power
and try the following steps:
6. Open the battery enclosure cover and remove the battery.
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7. Look into the battery enclosure and remove any foreign material that is
preventing a good battery connection.
8. Clean the battery contacts with isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs.
9. If nothing is obstructing the battery connections, call Instrument Service
and Support.
I. The battery is not recharging.

A fully discharged battery will recharge to 100% in three to five hours in the
optional battery charger. A fully discharged battery in the LASAIR II will
recharge to 100% in five to ten hours at room temperature.
Due to heating of the NiMH battery cells, the charger may periodically enter a
thermal wait state for one to three hours. This is normal and is designed to
prevent damage to the cells
As the battery is recharged, the percent of a full charge is displayed over the
battery icon. If there is no change in the percent of full charge do the following:
1. Remove the battery from its enclosure and examine the contact points on
the battery and in the enclosure. Look for signs of obstruction or
contamination. If you find contamination, clean the contacts and then try
charging the battery.
2. If the battery is hot, remove it from the LASAIR II and allow it to cool to
room temperature before continuing to charge.
3. If the battery still does not take and hold a charge, call Instrument Service
and Support.
J. The laser is not operating at an adequate power level.

When this condition occurs the LASAIR II will print Alarm: Laser ... on the
sample printout. Try running your sample again. If the problem continues, call
Instrument Service and Support.
K. The pump will not start. During extreme over-current conditions

software shuts down the pump.
1. Check for foreign objects clogging the pump flow.
2. Cycle power on the LASAIR II to clear the error condition.
3. If the problem persists, call Instrument Service and Support.

L. When running your LASAIR II with Facility Net, you notice gaps in your
data plots. In addition, the date on the front panel of your LASAIR II
changes to Jan 1, 1970.
There is an incompatibility between the LASAIR II and older versions of a DLL
used by Facility Net. To determine if your Facility Net software is compatible
with your LASAIR II, complete the following steps:
1. Start Facility Net and connect to the LASAIR II.
2. Select About under the Help menu.
3. Look at the scroll-down list and find the pdrvlpen.dll file. If the listed
version number (to the right of Label) is LESS than 2.9.10 (that is,
2.9.08 or 2.9.07), call your Particle Measuring Systems representative or
distributor.
M. When attempting to use the web browser-to-LASAIR II interface, you are

blocked by a request for a password even though the password has been
disabled on the LASAIR II.
If a password has been assigned, it is always enabled in the web browser even
if it is disabled on the Front Panel.
N. When using the web browser-to-LASAIR II interface, the web page does
not update properly.
Internet Explorer 5.x saves the image of a page when you open it. The next time
you open that page Internet Explorer displays the saved version rather than
updating the page with new data.
To reload the page with new data, press and hold down both the Ctrl and Alt
keys while clicking on the refresh button.
O. Troubleshooting Network Connections

1. Verify the correct network address, gateway and mask on the Comm Setup
Screen. Also ensure that TCP/IP and/or Web Server buttons are checked.
NOTE: TCP/IP is DISABLED when the statistics mode is on. If the statistics
mode is on, turning it off, will re-enable the TCP/IP. The Web Server is not
disabled when statistics is on. For TCP/IP remote mode, the Enable TCP/IP
button must also be on.
2. Check for an active network link. On the RJ-45 network plug to the
LASAIR II, verify that the green LED is on. The yellow LED will blink
when information is transmitted or received.
3. Try pinging the instrument. From an MS-DOS prompt type ping
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, where aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the network address.
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4. If using Microsoft Internet Explorer, and web page won't load properly,
press CTRL key while selecting REFRESH to force page reload over
the network.
P. Data Cannot be Erased

1. Data cannot be erased while statistics mode is on.
2. Data cannot be erased from the Web Server in the following conditions:
if the instrument is being run from front panel
if LCD screen is on one of the setup screens.
Q. Facility Net will not connect to the LASAIR II.

1. Ensure that Enable Fac-Net is checked on the Comm Setup Screen.
2. Ensure that the LASAIR II display is set to Main Screen.
Getting Technical Support

In the United States call Instrument Service and Support at Particle Measuring
Systems at 1-800-557-6363. Outside of the United States, contact your sales
representative.

Appendix B
Connecting to a Computer or Network
This appendix describes how to establish communications between your

LASAIR II and a laptop or desktop PC. This involves setting up network
parameters on the LASAIR II and perhaps on the PC as well, if it is not already
attached to the local network.
Web Browser Interface
Hardware Requirements
Your connecting computer must meet the following requirements:
The computer must have a network card. You can use any computer that runs
one of the three common operating systems; Windows, UNIX, or Apple.
If the computer is a palm-size or hand held device, it must run the Microsoft
Windows CE operating system.
Software Requirements
Your computer must have have one of the following browser software packages
loaded on its hard drive:
Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 5.0 or higher
Netscape Communicator, version 4.61 or higher
Browser software can be downloaded from: www.microsoft.com or:
www.netscape.com.
Cable Requirements
If you are connecting your LASAIR II to a computer directly or indirectly, you
will need the appropriate cabling.
If you are connecting from the LASAIR II directly to a computer, use a
crossover cable or adapter.
If you are connecting the unit to a hub or other device on an Ethernet

network, use a straight-through Ethernet cable between the LASAIR II and
the hub as well as from the hub to the computer.
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Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network
Your IS/computer support personnel will be able to assist you in procuring a

cable or fabricating a custom-length cable.
NOTE: Both types of cable are available from Particle Measuring Systems.
The Ethernet cables and their part numbers are listed below:
Cable Part No.

Crossover Cable for use when connecting directly to a PC AE1938
without going through an Ethernet network
Straight-through (Ethernet) Cable for use when CD22
connecting to a PC by means of an Ethernet network
Setting Up LASAIR II for Direct Web Browser Interface

Direct web browser interface means that the LASAIR II is connected directly to
a PC without passing through an Ethernet network.
CAUTION
Before proceeding, you must inform your Network Administrator that you
will be connecting to the network. The administrator will assign TCP/IP
addresses and may assist you in the configuration.
The minimum setup is assigning network addresses to both the LASAIR II and
the PC to which it will be connected. It may also be necessary to specify other
types of addresses, such as gateway and multicast. After changing TCP/IP
addresses and exiting the Comm Setup Screen, you will prompted to reboot the
LASAIR II.
Connecting the crossover cable:

1 Insert one end of a crossover cable into the port labeled NET on the back of your
LASAIR II.
2 Connect the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of your computer.
3 Verify connection by means of the connectivity LEDs at the LASAIR II NET
connection and the computers Ethernet connection.
Setting LASAIR IIs TCP/IP addresses for direct web browser interface:
1 Start LASAIR II (if necessary).
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2 From the Main Display Screen, navigate to the Comm Setup-Network screen.
by pressing the Main Setup softkey and then the Comm Setup softkey
Figure B-1: Comm Setup-Network Screen
3 Press the Enter softkey to enable the edit mode. The first part of the Net Address
will be highlighted.
4 Set the Net Address according to your network administrators directions.
5 Navigate to the Mask address and set its address according to your network
administrators directions.
6 Navigate to the Enable Web Server check box and press the Enter softkey to
place a check in the box.
7 Disable the edit mode and exit the Comm Setup Screen by pressing the Return
Arrow softkey.
8 When the Network Changes dialog box appears, press the Enter softkey. The
LASAIR II will stop and restart.
Net Addr (Net Address) Sets the IP address in the form
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each 3-digit series is a value of 0255, separated by a
period (.). This address is unique to each LASAIR II. An example of a valid IP
address is: 010.255.000.099.
Mask Sets the net mask address in a form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each
3-digit series is a value of 0255, separated by a period (.). The mask must be
unique to the network it serves. For example: 255.0.0.0.
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Gateway The gateway address is used when communicating across a different

network. This field sets the gateway address in a form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd.
Each 3-digit series is a value of 0255, separated by a period(.). An example of
a valid gateway address is: 10.255.0.60. If this field is blank, the instrument can
only communicate to addresses in the same network.
Multicast The multicast address must be assigned if you are using
Pharmaceutical Net or Facility Net. This field sets the multicast address in a
form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. Each 3-digit series is a value of 0255, separated
by a period (.). An example of a valid multicast address is: 224.100.100.1.
Enable Web Server The default setting for this field is Enable; note the
check-mark in the box. It allows access to the LASAIR II from a web browser
such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Disabling this function on the
unit removes the ability for remote control and viewing of sampling.
Disabling this function on the unit removes the ability to use these applications.
TCP/IP Remote Mode Enable this check box to cause Facility Net to treat
this instrument as a Remote Instrument. When connected to Facility Net,
stored data will be downloaded, and Facility Net will then disconnect. Enable
TCP/IP must also be checked.
Setting up the PC for Direct Web Browser Interface with

LASAIR II
You must assign an IP address and netmask to the computer making a TCP/IP
connection. After entering or changing your PCs network address, you must
reboot your PC or the address will not be recognized.
Setting your computers TCP/IP addresses (Windows 95 and Windows 98)

for directly interfacing LASAIR II with a web browser:
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box will open:

3 In the Configuration Tab, highlight the TCP/IP network component.

NOTE: There may be more than one TCP/IP network component. Choose the
one that corresponds to your network card.
4 Select Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box will open:
5 Select the Specify an IP Address option. The dialog box will become active.
6 Type in the correct IP address.
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7 Type in the Subnet Mask.

NOTE: The IP address and netmask is required. If you need to set the Gateway
address, you can do so from the TCP/IP Properties menu. See your System
Administrator for the proper addresses. Multicast addresses are required when
interfacing LASAIR II with Facility Net or Pharmaceutical Net.
NOTE: After entering or changing your PCs network address, you must
reboot your PC or the address will not be recognized.
8 Click OK. When reboot is completed, your IP address will be set for your
computer.
Setting up for Web Browser Interface over an Ethernet

Network
This section explains how to connect to your LASAIR II over an Ethernet
network and configure the TCP/IP. The steps are the same except for the two
following items:
Instead of a crossover cable connecting directly to a PC, you will use an
Ethernet cable and connect to an Ethernet hub.
To connect your computer to a LASAIR II over an Ethernet network:

1 Connect an Ethernet cable from the NET connection on your computer to an
Ethernet network connection.
2 Connect an Ethernet cable from your computers communications card
connection to an Ethernet network connection.
To Set the TCP/IP address on the LASAIR II:

1 Complete steps 1-8 Setting LASAIR IIs TCP/IP addresses for direct web
browser interface: on page B-2.
If you have difficulty establishing communications between your PC and the
LASAIR II, see Appendix A, "Troubleshooting".

Appendix C
Downloading Data to Facility Net
Overview
Data on a LASAIR II can be downloaded into Facility Net (or Pharmaceutical
Net) by means of either a Real-Time-Station or a Network Station. The
following are the two types of downloading:
Case A: LASAIR II used as a mobile monitor; data may come from multiple
locations.
Case B: LASAIR II in a fixed monitoring position; all data comes from the
same location.
Preparations for Setup

Ensure the unit identifier (on the LASAIR II Main Display Screen) is unique
among all your LASAIR IIs.
Ensure that each location name is unique across all your LASAIR IIs.
Obtain a unique, static IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway from your IT
Dept.
Ensure that you are using Facility Net Ver 2.9.4 or later.
Ensure that the following drivers are loaded in Facility Net:
pdrvlpen Ver 2.9.23 or later
pms_util.dll Ver 2.9.22 or later
pdrvlpen.hlp 2/20/2001 or later.
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Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net
Configuring LASAIR II to Communicate with Facility Net

Ensure that the LASAIR II is not already connected to Facility Net (or to any
other communications or control network).
Set LASAIR II to the unique IP address (i.e., Net Address and Mask) provided
by your IT Dept.
Verify LASAIR II is set to the standard Multicast #: 224.100.100.1.
Enable the following fields in the LASAIR II's Comm Setup - Network
screen:
Case A: For mobile monitoring: 1) Enable TCP/IP
2) TCP/IP Remote Mode
Case B: For fixed monitoring: 1) Enable TCP/IP ONLY.
Reboot the LASAIR II.
Downloading the Data

Case A: Mobile Collection of Sample Data from Multiple Locations
1 Manually collect sample data with LASAIR II.
2 Connect the LASAIR II to Facility Net via Ethernet ports on the LASAIR II and
the PC.
3 Configure Facility Net for LASAIR II.
4 Sampling points are automatically created for all LASAIR II location names, and
data are automatically downloaded to Facility Net.
The user is offered the option of automatically or manually erasing all historical
data in the LASAIR II.
Facility Net automatically disconnects from the LASAIR II.
Case B: Fixed Collection of Sample Data from Single Location
1 Connect LASAIR II to Facility Net via Ethernet ports on the LASAIR II and the
PC.
2 Configure Facility Net for the LASAIR II.
Facility Net directs and controls periodic/continuous sampling by the LASAIR II,
and data are automatically downloaded to Facility Net in real time.
Historical data in the LASAIR II must be erased manually.
Configuring Facility Net (or Pharmaceutical Net) for the LASAIR II
1. Select Configure > Instruments.

2. Select Add, then select the Add Network tab.
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Configuring Facility Net (or Pharmaceutical Net) for the LASAIR II
3-a Enter the specific IP address in the Sensor IP Address field.

3-b Alternatively, click the Poll Multicast button; a list of available
instruments will appear.
4. Double-click the desired sensor name to accept it.
5. See Case A or B below.
Case A: Downloading Data Collected from Multiple Locations:

5A-1 Configure Facility Net:
Set Sensor to Lasair II
Set Text All Data
Determine whether or not to check Remote Data: Auto Delete When
Complete (see Miscellaneous Notes below).
Enter the particle counter's serial number. The unique serial number of a
LASAIR II particle counter can be found its main setup display screen.
5A-2 Select OK - OK and accept all changes
Immediately, Facility Net will do the following:
Retrieve the LASAIR II's Location Name file and automatically configure
each name as a sample point.
Download the complete historical data file.

If previously commanded to do so, it will then erase the LASAIR II data file.
NOTE: User also has the option of erasing LASAIR II's historical data file
manually.
Finally, it will disconnect the LASAIR II from the network.
Case B: Real Time, Continuous Data Collection from A Single Location

5B-1 Set the sensor's name to Lasair II.
5B-2 Select OK - OK and accept all changes
5B-3 Immediately, the Facility Net software will take control of the LASAIR II
and do the following:
Sample according to the current Facility Net settings (NOT the LASAIR II
settings).
Continue to sample if so directed.
Download the sample data to Facility Net in real time.
5B-4 The historical data file in the LASAIR II can be erased manually.

Miscellaneous
NOTE: If you already have configured Facility Net to download one LASAIR
II's data in one mode (say Case A), and you now need to use another LASAIR
II in the other mode (say Case B), then you will need to clear off selected
settings before Facility Net will give you the right configuration box.
You will notice this when you open the Configuration Page pictured on page
C-4, but you want the page pictured above (or vice versa).
Previous settings are cleared by entering Cancel, and then reloading the
Configuration Page.
Miscellaneous
Downloading at Network Stations

Usually, PMS instruments can be downloaded at any Real-Time-Stations (RTS).
The LASAIR II also can be downloaded from a Network Station.

Mobile-Collected Data (Case A): Erase Regularly

Facility Net is unable to interleave data (arrange data in a non-contiguous way to
increase performance) from overlapping chronological periods. Once data have
been entered from a location, the next data must be more recent than the most
recent data points from that location that are already in Facility Net.
When Facility Net receives a data sample that is older than the newest recorded
data from that location, it discards that data sample. This can become an issue
when multiple units remotely sample from the same location name, either:
When multiple units sample from the same location at overlapping times,
When recently collected data is downloaded before older data,
When the same data are loaded multiple times.
The best practices procedure is to do the following:

Carefully develop sampling and downloading schedules, in addition to
location naming conventions.
Erase data in the LASAIR II as soon as you have downloaded it.
Data Buffering
If the computer system goes down while data are being downloaded from the
LASAIR II, it would be quite easy to lose these data. As protection, the LASAIR
II automatically retransmits the most recent 60 data samples when it is configured
to Facility Net, IF:
LASAIR II was connected when the computer system went down, AND
LASAIR II is not powered off before Facility Net comes back up.
These data are stored in a separate buffer and are not affected by emptying the
historical data file.
Assigning Location Names to Facilitate Mobile Data

Downloading
Some forethought is required when designing a Facility Net system. Each
instrument's address may be associated with up to 256 locations. For smaller
systems it may be adequate to use a single address for all LASAIR IIs. For larger
systems, multiple addresses may be required. The TCP/IP protocol uses both the
location name and the instrument address as key fields when saving the data.
The TCP/IP remote download function in Facility Net can substitute the user-
defined instrument name instead of using the TCP/IP address. This allows
different addresses for each LASAIR II, which is good networking practice. If the
instrument name matches the name previously configured, pop-up dialog queries
the user to move the configuration from the previous TCP/IP address to the new
one.

Appendix D
TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview
NOTE: This information is provided to help LASAIR II users who are not
familiar with TCP/IP protocol understand more about the LASAIR II
configuration process. It is not a substitute for the guidance of your network
administrator.
On small networks (such as those used for a workgroup in a small office) a

simple, fast protocol like NetBEUI can be completely reliable. However, when
multiple networks are connected together it becomes necessary to use routers or
bridges to send communication packets from one network to another. A more
complex protocol such as TCP/IP becomes necessary when multiple networks
are interconnected to form an internet.
TCP/IP's Network Layer

TCP/IP's Internet Protocol or IP is designed to interconnect packet-switched
communication networks to form an internet.
NOTE: Internet with a lower-case i means any two or more networks, for
example: in a small company with two buildings. Internet with a capital I means
the global Internet).
In summary, the IP protocol's main functions are:

provide the basic unit for data transfer
addressing
routing
fragmentation of datagrams
Ping
TCP/IP systems can use a utility named PING (Packet InterNet Groper) to test
station and network integrity. The TCP/IP-32 add-on protocol for Microsoft
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 includes a PING function that must be run from
a Windows DOS window.
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Appendix D: TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview
To use the Windows for Workgroups TCP/IP PING:

1 With Windows running, open a DOS window by double-clicking on the
MS-DOS Prompt icon.
2 At the DOS prompt, type PING <IP ADDRESS> (using the address of the
device for which you wish to test your computer's LAN communications).
The PING utility will report whether or not the other device responded, and
what the response time was.
For more information on TCP/IP and networking fundamentals, please see the
PMS Serial Communications & Networking Manual.
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Appendix E
Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format
With this file format, you can properly label the value headings. The following
items are numbered in the order that they will appear in the CSV file. The CSV
file, however, will not include the order numbers.
CSV Value Format and Description

Ref. Data Description
No
1 Sample Date: Formatted YYYY/MM/DD
3 Sample Time: Formatted HH:MM:SS {End of Sample}
4 Sensor Name: User entered name. Up to 16 characters. Name is delimited
by quotation () marks.
5 Sensor Type: Hard coded value. Example: LasairII-310"
6 Sensor S/N: This value programmed during initial calibration.
7 Statistics: This field is a "" if statistics are not used. If they are used, then
the field contains both the name of the room in which the statistics were
taken and, the type. The type can be FS-209E, ISO-14644-1, EC-GMP,
EC-GMP and ISO, BS-5295, or AVERAGE. The room name is added
before the statistics type with a "--" separating the two. An example is
"BallroomA--FS209E". Maximum room name length is 16 characters,
thus the maximum string length is less than 32 characters.
8 Loc Chg: When outputting a CSV block, this field will be set to a "*" if
the location has changed from the last record printed. Otherwise, this field
will be a ".".
9 Location: User location name. Up to 16 characters. The name will be
delimited by " marks. If the first character of the location is a "?", then the
location name has been changed since the data sample was saved. The
sample only has an index to the name.
10 Manifold: The manifold position. The value will be 0 (zer)0 if no
manifold exists. With a manifold, lowest number will be 1.
11 Laser OK: 1 = OK, 0 = bad. (Language independent)
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Appendix E: Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format
CSV Value Format and Description (Continued)

No
12 Flow OK: 1 = OK, 0 = bad. (Language independent)
13 Sample Valid: The sample will be declared invalid if the laser current is
bad during the sample, or if the sample flow falls outside the 5% ISO limit,
or if the user invalidates the sample manually (only under statistics mode).
14 Sample Interval: In time. Format is HH:MM:SS
15 Volume Units: CF or CM
16 Sample Volume: Floating point value. In "Volume Units" given above.
17 Number Channels: Currently 6.
18 Size 1: This is fixed for the instrument
19 Counts 1: The total differential raw count value.
21 Counts 2: ditto
23 Counts 3: ditto
25 Counts 4: ditto
27 Counts 5: ditto
29 Counts 6: ditto
30 Number Analog: This can vary from 0 to 6 depending upon what is
enabled on the instrument. To prevent column alignment issues when
adding analog channels, all unused physical channels that are before the
last used channel will be reported. Thus, the value reported here includes
those unused channels which are before the last used channel.
31 Name 1: User name (16 char max) or dedicated temperature probe. Name
of temp. probe is currently "T". If the first character of the name is a "?",
that indicates the name has changed since the data sample was saved. (The
data sample only has an index to the name.)
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No
32 Units 1: User name (10 char max). Might be dedicated to temperature
sensor if probe enabled. If the first character of the units is a "?", that
indicates the units has changed since the data sample was saved. (The data
sample only has an index to the units.)
33 Avg 1: Average value for channel. Internally the box will save the data as
a 10 bit integer, and then apply the scale and offset when dumping the data.
34 Min 1: Minimum value for channel. Stored internally as a 10 bit integer.
35 Max 1: Max value for channel. Stored internally as a 10 bit integer
36 Name 2: Dedicated relative humidity probe. Name of probe is "rh".
37 Units 2: See above.
38 Avg 2: See above.
39 Min 2: See above.
40 Max 2: See above.
41 Name 3: Analog channel name. Channel 3 is the first of four user
channels.
46 Name 4: See above.
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Appendix E: Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format

No
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Appendix F
PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation)
This protocol is designed to be used on an RS-485 based system, with multiple

individually addressable instruments. All communications are polled with a
sensor address. The host program must take care of querying the unit for data.
RS-485 communications require an external RS-232 to RS-485 converter. The
converter must support automatic send data control. Older converters which
require CTS control (hardware flow control) will not work properly.
Tested RS-232/RS-485 converters

Both of these models have been tested with the LASAIR II in MiniLaz
emulation mode connected to Facility Net.
NOTE: A null modem is required to connect between these models and the
LASAIR II.
RS-232 to RS-485 converter with automatic send-data control and

opto-isolation: P/N 485OT9L
RS-232 to RS-485 Converter with automatic send-data control and quick-
disconnect terminal block: P/N 485PTBR
Both of the preceding models are available from:
B & B Electronics
707 Dayton Rd.
P. O. Box 1040
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: (815) 433-5100
Web: http://www.bb-elec.com
Both models require external 12 VDC power @100 mA. One solution is the
120 VAC to 12 VDC supply P/N 485PS2.
The LASAIR II provides an extended version of the command set used in the
obsolete MiniLaz instrument, and offers backward compatibility. This protocol
allows a LASAIR II to be a drop-in replacement for a MiniLaz on a Facility-
View installation.
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Appendix F: Multidrop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation)
Multi-Drop Command Coding Overview

Commands in the PMS protocol are formatted in the following manner. For
users wishing to write their own drivers, basic communication routines are
available from Particle Measuring Systems.
Formatting Command Codes
To properly format a command code:

1 Add the address of the instrument to the beginning of the command string. The
address is an unsigned 16 bit integer between 0 and 99.
2 Add a 16 bit checksum of the data and address to the end of the packet. The
checksum is an unsigned sum of every address and data byte.
At this point the packet should look like this:
ADDR_HIGH_BYTE | ADDR_LOW_BYTE | DATA_1 | DATA_2 | ... |
DATA_N | CHECKSUM_HIGH_BYTE | CHECKSUM_LOW_BYTE
3 ASCII characters not in the range of 0x20 to 0x7E must be converted to a 2-byte
sequence using the following table:
ORIGINAL BYTE TRANSMITTED BYTES
byte < 0x20 0x7B, byte+0x20
0x7B <= byte < 0x80 0x7C, byte-0x5B
0x80 <= byte < 0xC0 0x7D, byte-0x60
0xC0 <= byte 0x7E, byte-0xA0
4 Pre-append an ASCII <STX> character (0x02) to the data stream, and post-
append an ASCII <ETX> character (0x03) to the data stream.
5 Data is ready to transmit.
Multi-Drop Commands
CCAL
Response: "RCAL yyyy/mm/dd"
Returns the last calibration date. (A LASAIR II should be calibrated at
least once a year).
CCONT n
Response: RCONT m
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CDELAY sec
Response: RDELAY sec
This is a backward compatible command. Delay is specified as start of first
sample to start of next sample. Sample volume or sample time must be set
first for this command to work properly. Times are approximate if sample
volume is set rather than sample time.
Set continuous sampling on/off (1/0). If turned off, then number of samples
is set to one. Use CNOS to set number of samples.
CDT yy mm dd hh mm ss
Set date and time. Either two digit or four digit year is ok.
Response: RDT
CES
End Sampling.
Response: RES 1 (success) or RES 0 (failure)
CFQ
Response: RPQ 1 or RPQ 0
Flush data queue--erase all data. Note: LASAIR II can un-erase data from
this command if no samples are taken, and locations are not erased.
CID name
Response: RID name
Set sample ID (location) to given string. This command translates all
characters to upper case. The only legal characters in this command are A-
Z, a-z, and 0-9. Other characters which are legal for LASAIR II
location names are not legal here.
CISDELAY sec
Response: RISDELAY sec
Set inter-sample delay in seconds. Delay is from end-to-start.
CKB n
Response: RKB m
Lock/unlock the keyboard (1/0). If the keyboard is not locked, the
instrument can be stopped or controlled from front panel.
CNOS nnn
Response: RNOS mmm
Set total number of samples. Setting to -1 causes continuous sampling.
If the operation is successful, nnn = mmm.
CPDELAY sec
Response: RPDELAY sec
Set purge delay in seconds.
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CPQ
Response: RPQ 1 or RPQ 0
Pop oldest sample off of data queue. This command will un-erase the
oldest sample data if no samples are taken, and locations are not erased.
CQC
Response: RQC nnn m
Get number of samples in queue, and 0/1 for sampling (1) or not
sampling (0).
CSN
Response: "CSN s_n"
Returns the LASAIR II instrument serial number.
CSR
Response: RSR
Causes instrument to reboot about 1.5 seconds after receiving the
command. It takes several seconds to recover communications.
CSS
Start Sampling
Response: RSS 1 (success) or RSS 0 (failure)
CTD
Response: RTD data_packet.
Transmit data in MiniLaz compatible format. Only 5 particle channels are
sent. The extra channel is merged in as well as possible. Only temp/rh
analog channels sent. Additional LASAIR II analog channels are not
reported. The time stamp in the data packet is at the samples start. The
normal LASAIR II time stamp is at the end of the sample.
CTD2
Response: RTD2 data_packet or RND2 if no data available.
Transmit LASAIR II CSV packet. The packet is broken into several lines.
The time stamp is at the end of the sample.
CTIM secs
Response: RTIM secs
Set sample time in seconds. Sets sampling to by time. Does not change
sample units.
Maximum value = 86399
Minimum value = 6
CVER
Response: "RVER LasairII-model firmware_version"
Get LASAIR II model and firmware version.

CVOL nnnn.n
Response: RVOL
Set sample volume to nnnn.n in feet3 (CF). (Causes LASAIR II to sample
by CF and to sample by volume.)
Maximum value = 1439 CF
Minimum value = 0.1 CF
Multi-Drop CTD Command Data Format

This data format is identical to the MiniLaz output. The six LASAIR II channels
are converted to five channels for this report. See the CTD command
description for additional details.
RTD
TI hh:mm:ss Time (Start of sample)
DA yy/mm/dd Date (Start of sample)
ID Loc_str Sample Location
SN s/n Sensor Serial Number
LS # Laser Status (1 = good / 0 = bad)
FR ###.## Flow Rate (cfm)
VL ###.## Sample Volume (cfm)
C1 ######## Channel 1 Raw Differential Counts
TM ###.## Temperature (Degrees F)
RH ###.## Relative Humidity (percent)
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Multi-Drop CTD2 Command Data Format

The data format for the CTD2 command is essentially the CSV format with
several <CR><LF> characters inserted. All analog data channels are printed
regardless of how many are enabled. Unused analog channels will print Nan.
See Appendix E, "Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format".
RTD2
Date, Time, Sensor_Name, Sensor_Type, Sensor_S/N,
Statistics, Loc_chg, Location, Manifold_Index,
Laser_OK, Flow_OK, Sample_Valid, Sample_time, Volume_Units, Volume,
Num_Particle_Channels, Size_1, Counts_1, S2, C2, S3, C3, S4, C4, S5, C5, S6, C6,
Num_Analog_Chan,
A_Name1, A_Units1, A_Avg1, A_Min1, A_Max1,
A_Name6, A_Units6, A_Avg6, A_Min6, A_Max6

Appendix G
LASAIR II Native Serial (RS-2332)
Communications
The LASAIR II native communications mode is a simple, RS-232 point-to-

point protocol, with no addressing or checksum overhead. It can be used with a
simple terminal emulator program, or be used as a basis for instrument control.
It is an upgrade path for users with older LASAIR instruments.
Table G-1: RS-232 Connector Pinout
Pin Pin Function
2 TX
3 RX
5 GND
Native Serial Protocol Fundamentals

All characters are echoed.
Software flow control (CTRL-Q/CTRL-S) is used.
A command prompt of > is output between commands and data packets.
Automatic data output is generated.
All commands return either an OK or an error response followed by a <CR>.
All commands except LASAIR C commands return current parameter
values. This can be used for sanity checking.
Many commands are similar to older LASAIR serial commands.
Native Serial Protocol Error Messages

Error --No C Command The C command is given with no arguments.
Error --Not Supported An invalid or unsupported C command was
sent.
Error --Parameter A command was sent with an insufficient number of
parameters.
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Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial Communications
Error A command failed due to other circumstances. The most likely cause
is that the serial interface did not execute the KB 1 command to lock-out
keyboard control, and someone is using the front panel controls. This message
can also be caused by a parameter out of range.
Error --Range The following commands have a parameter out-of- range:
TN
ANID
AUTOSTART
C 10
LASAIR Upgrade Information

The original LASAIR had a somewhat terse interface, hence users who want to
upgrade their own software must handle the fundamental interface changes. The
following is a quick list of supported commands from the LASAIR, with notes
about any differences.
Commands Supported from the LASAIR

SS Start Sampling
ES End Sampling
SN Set to continuous sampling
C Change/setup command (see additional information below).
KB Keyboard lockout command. This is retained through a
power cycle.
KG Keyboard lockout until power cycle.
TI Set sample interval
TD Set time/date
ID Set instrument ID.
The following command is not supported:

R Retransmit sample in last group.
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C Commands
C Commands
Supported C Commands
C 0 yy Set Date-Year. Two digit year
C 1 mm Set Date-Month
C 2 dd Set Date-Day
C 3 hh Set Time-Hour. Use 24 hour format.
C 4 mm Set Time-Minute
C 5 sec Set Time--Second
C 6 id_string Set Instrument ID
C 7 num Set Number of Samples
C 8 hh Set Sample Time-Hour. Set sample time in order of hours, minutes and
seconds to avoid problems.
C 9 min Set Sample Time-Minutes. Set sample time in order of hours,
minutes and seconds to avoid problems.
C 10 sec Set Sample Time-Seconds. Set sample time in order of hours,
minutes and seconds to avoid problems. This command returns a Range Error
if sec < 6, and min = 0, and hours = 0.
C 11 [1/0] Set Sample Print on/off
C 12 hh Set Delay Time--Hours. Set delay between samples.
C 13 min Set Delay Time--Minutes. Set delay between samples.
C 14 sec Set Delay Time--Seconds. Set delay between samples.
C 16 [1/0] Set continuous (repeat) mode on/off. When turned off, the number
of samples is set to 1.
C 21 chan name Set Analog ID Label. Set name for user analog channel 1-4
C 22 chan min Set Analog 4 mA value. Set user analog channel minimum
engineering unit value.
C 23 chan max Set Analog 20 mA value. Set user analog channel maximum
engineering unit value.
C 24 chan units Set Analog Units. Set name for analog channel units.
C 25 chan [1/0] Enable/disable analog channel
C 32 hh Set Purge Delay Time Hours

C 33 min Set Purge Delay Time Minutes

C 34 sec Set Purge Delay Time Seconds
C 38 [1/0] Start sampling on Power Up
Unsupported C Commands
C commands dealing with alarms and manifold control are not supported.
(Manifold control with the LASAIR II requires an AM-II and Ethernet control.)
15 Group print
17 Count Alarm Enable
18 Count Alarm Print Enable
19 Count Alarm Size
20 Count Alarm Value
27 Manifold Sequence
28 Mixed-air alarm value
29 Search Alarm Value
30 Search Length Minutes
31 Search Length Seconds
37 Audible Alarm On/Off
39 Power Interrupt print
41 Count Alarm Diff/Accum
43 Count Alarm Conc
44 Analog Avg on/off
45 Analog Alarm Enable
46 Analog Alarm Max Value
47 Analog Alarm Min Value
48 Analog Alarm Print on/off
50 Laser Warning Print
52 Flow Error Print
54 Time Series Channel
56 Manifold Sequence Enable
57 Manifold Sequence Length
58 Alarm Count Port Num.
59 Search Length Hours
60 Mixed Air Alarm Enable
61 Mixed Air Alarm Print

C Commands
63 Search Alarm Print On/Off
C Command Table Format

These commands are from the C command above. All of these commands are
redundant, and are provided for users of existing LASAIRs who want to
simplify their upgrade path. Some of these commands split internal variables
into several pieces. For instance C 0 through C 6 are used to set date and
time. Because of the variable split, unexpected results can be obtained if the user
is not careful with software coding. For instance, setting the date and time in
multiple parts has the possibility of time-rollover in-between settings. In other
words, if the LASAIR II seconds rolls over from 59 to 0, then at a minimum the
minutes will also change, and if this occurs right after setting the minutes, then
the expected time will be wrong.
Command Format
C nn sssssssssss
where:
C nn = command # (0-38)
sssssssssss = any alphanumeric entry appropriate to the parameter being
defined.

Command List
All commands are case insensitive. Text variables in commands do retain
capital and lowercase letters.
AALARM [T,R,n],min,[1/0],max,[1/0]
Set analog alarm for specified channel. Channel is 14 for user analog inputs,
or T for temperature, or R for rh. min is a floating point value for alarm
minimum, and max is a floating point value for the alarm maximum. The min
and max alarms are enabled or disabled individually.
ANID n,name_string Set name for user analog channel n. Channel is 14,
name_string is maximum of 16 characters.
ANENABLE n,[1/0] Enable or disable data collection for analog channel.
Channel is 14.
ANLIMITS n,min,max Set calibration parameters for 420 mA analog input
channel.
Minimum value = engineering units value at 4 mA.
Maximum value = engineering units at 20 mA.
ANSCALE n,scale Set 420 mA scale for analog input channel.
ANOFFSET n,offset Set 420 mA offset for analog input channel.
ANUNITS n, units_string Set units title for analog channel. Channel is
14, units string is maximum of 8 characters.
AUTOSTART [1/0] Enable or disable autostart feature. When enabled, the
instrument will begin sampling when it powers up.
BUZZER [1/0] Enable/disable buzzer during alarms.
C nn ..... Change setup parameter. See separate table below for details.
DS Get number of data samples.
ERASEDATA Erase all data samples in instrument.
ES End sampling.
GALARM [1/0] Enable or disable global alarm setting. When disabled, all
alarms are off. When enabled, individual alarm settings are in effect.
ID cccccccccc Set instrument identification using maximum of 16
characters.
ISAVAIL Check if instrument control is available. The LASAIR II has
multiple methods of communications, as well as the front panel control. To
prevent confusion, only one user is allowed to control the instrument at a time.
This command will return a 0 if the serial communications is unable to take

Command List
control of the instrument. This can be used as a check if an error occurs while
executing another command. Using the KB or KG commands ensures that the
serial communications will have control of the instrument.
ISDELAY secs Set inter-sample delay. This is the delay between the end of
one sample, and the start of the next. The maximum value is 86399 seconds
(23:59:59).
ISON Return the sampling state of the box (1/0).
ITYPE Return the instrument model.
IVER Return the instrument firmware version.
KB [1/0] Keypad lockout enable/disable. Lockout is retained through a
power cycle. If this lockout is disabled with the KG 0 command, it will be re-
enabled when the power is cycled.
KG [1/0] Keypad lockout enable/disable. Lockout lasts until KG 0, KB
0, or a power cycle
NORMDATA [1/0] Set normalized/raw particle display. If particle display is
set to 0, then data is shown in raw counts on the display. In addition, if particle
alarms are used, the alarms automatically change with sample time changes.
PALARM chan,value,[1/0] Set particle alarm for specified channel.
Channel is 16. Alarm value is any number greater than or equal to 0. Note: if
value is set to 0, channel must be disabled. An error will be returned if setting
is to enable a channel with 0 as the value.
Particle alarms are internally modified depending on sampling parameters. If
the box displays data in a normalized output, then this is not an issue. Otherwise,
changing the sample size (either by time or volume) will ratio-metrically change
the alarm setting.
PALARMTYPE [C/D] Select particle alarm type. This is either cumulative or
differential.
PDELAY secs Set the purge delay. This is the time to wait before the
beginning of the first sample. The maximum value is 86399 seconds (23:59:59).
(Even if this is set to 0, there will be some delay before a sample for the pump
to spin up.
POP This command erases the oldest sample in the data buffer. The command
may be used in conjunction with the TF command to send the complete data
buffer, sample by sample.
PRALARM [1/0] Enable or disable print on alarm feature. When enabled, the
following conditions will cause an immediate printout: analog alarm, particle
alarm, pump error, laser failure. The printout lists the alarm condition, the
location, and date/time.
SS Start sampling.

SN Set to continuous sampling, with group size = 1.

SPRINT [1/0] Enable/disable the print at end of sample feature.
SVOL cf_volume Set sample volume in feet3. This command does not
change the display units from cm, if they are set that way.
Smallest sample volume = 0.1.
Largest sample volume = 1439.98.
TI secs Set sample interval to nnn seconds.
Maximum interval = 86399 seconds (23:59:59).
Smallest interval = 6 seconds.
TIME Print the current date and time. Output format is YYYY/MM/DD
hh:mm:ss.
TD yy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss Set the date and time. Any non-digit is considered
a delimiter. Years can be entered as either two digit or four digit. The seconds
may be omitted, and will default to 0.
TF Transmit first data sample (i.e. earliest time). The data is transmitted in
standard CSV format. This command may be used with the POP command to
systematically transmit all the stored data on a LASAIR II.
TL Transmit the last data sample (i.e. latest time). Data is sent in standard CSV
format.
TN n Transmit data sample n. Sample n must be a valid sample. The variant
TN 1 is equivalent to TF. Data is sent in standard CSV format.
UNITS [F/M] Set particle volume units to either feet3 (F} or meters3 (M).
This affects displaying normalized data on the LCD, and setting alarms in
normalized data mode. This command is independent of the SVOL command
which always sets volume in feet3.
Serial (RS-232) Output Format

The data output via the serial port are identical in content and order to those
output in CSV format. See Appendix E for details.

Appendix H
Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output Mode
To support some pharmaceutical applications, the LASAIR II can be configured

to display and print 0.5 m and 5.0 m channels only.
LCD Screen Output

While the Pharmaceutical Two-channel mode is enabled, the Data Table Screen
will display only 0.5m and 5.0m channel cumulative count data. Further, if
0.5 and 5.0 TCP/IP is enabled, the data transmitted will only include these
two channels. Otherwise, all six channels of data will be transmitted.
Alarms
Alarms for all six channels are still available. It is advisable, however, to ensure
that only cumulative alarms are used, and that the alarms be only for the 0.5 m
and 5.0 m channels. Differential alarms will not be valid for the derived two-
channel data.
Enabling the Pharmaceutical Two-Channel Output Mode

This option is enabled from the Comm Setup Screen.
To enable the pharmaceutical two-channel output mode:

1 From the Main Display Screen, click the Main Setup icon softkey. The
Main Setup Screen will open.
2 Click the Comm Setup icon softkey. The Comm Setup Screen will open.
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Appendix H: Pharmaceutical (two-channel) Output Mode
3 Enable the edit mode and place a check mark in the Enable TCP/IP check box.
Figure H-1: Comm Setup, Network Dialog Box
4 Click on the Screen Select icon softkey until the Comm Setup-Data dialog
box opens.
To allow only 2-channel data to be output to Pharmaceutical Net:
Figure H-2: Comm Setup, Data Dialog Box
1 Press the Enter key to enable the Edit mode. The 0.5 m & 5.0 m check box
will be highlighted.
2 Press the Enter key again to place a check mark in the check box.
3 Advance to the 0.5m & 5.0m TCP/IP check box and place a check mark in it.
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Serial Number Output to Pharmaceutical Net
4 Press the Return Arrow icon softkey to save the check box status and exit
the Edit mode. All applicable output will include 0.5m and 5.0m data
only.
NOTE: If the TCP/IP setting is not selected, the LCD will display two
channels but it will also report all six channels to Pharmaceutical Net.
Serial Number Output to Pharmaceutical Net

The LASAIR II serial number is sent to Facility Net or Pharmaceutical Net
during initial communications over TCP/IP. It is not, however, stored.
Print Output
This special pharmaceutical mode output applies to standard printouts and
statistics average data printouts.
It does not apply to the following statistical outputs:
FS-209
ISO
BS-5295
It also does not apply to the following other outputs:
TCP/IP protocol data transfer (unless enabled as described in Enabling the
Pharmaceutical Two-Channel Output Mode on page H-1.)
CSV data output
HTML data output
The following illustrates the format and content of the two-channel (0.5 and
5.0 m) print output:
Final Sample Normalized
LASAIR II
006 Invalid
2001/04/13 12:40:48#1
|| || || ||
|| 0.5|| 713777|| 1011512||
|| 5.0|| 30024|| 46108||
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Appendix I
USB Host Port
The USB host port may be used to either:

a) save sample data to a FLASH key device in CSV file format OR
b) support a USB keyboard.
Supported USB Devices

The USB host port supports either of the following devices:
A USB keyboard OR
Compatible USB Flash key devices.
USB Keyboard
A USB keyboard can facilitate set up and operation. The keyboards F1 key is
used for the top-most softkey. The F5 key is used for the bottom-most softkey.
USB FLASH Key Devices

Sample data can be copied to the following tested, LASAIR II-compatible
FLASH Keys:
Table I-1: Tested USB FLASH Keys
Description Manufacturer's Part No.
Lexar 64 MB JumpDrive PD064-231
Lexar 128 MB JumpDrive PD128-231
Lexar JumpDrive Sport JDSP128-00-540B
Lexar JumpDrive 2.0 Pro (256 MB) JD256-231
FMI (CompUSA) 64 MB USB FLASH DRIVE 1100000977
Memorex 64 MB ThumbDrive 32507064
NOTE: FLASH Keys not listed in the preceding table may not work.
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Appendix I: USB Host Port
Unsupported USB Devices

USB hub devices
memory card readers
Using a USB Keyboard

USB keyboards are plug-and-play. In other words, when connected to the USB
port, the keyboard is immediately ready for use without any set up.
Copying Sample Data to a USB FLASH Key

The FLASH data storage function is accessed on the Status Display Screen.
To save data with the USB feature:

1 Use the softkeys to navigate to the Status Display Screen.
Figure I-1: Status Screen with Valid USB FLASH Key Installed
2 Insert the FLASH Key into the USB port.

If the key is compatible with the USB feature, the USB icon will appear.
Otherwise, no USB icon will appear. See Table J-1 or call Particle Measuring
Systems.
3 Press the USB icon softkey.
Pressing the icon saves all the data into a CSV file on the FLASH Key. The user
is prompted for a filename, as shown below.
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Copying Sample Data to a USB FLASH Key
Figure I-2: USB Filename Pop-Up Dialog Box
The default filename is: InstrumentName-YYYYMMDD.CSV, where YYYY

= the current year, MM = the current month, and DD = the current day. The
default extension, CSV, is convenient for importing data into Microsoft Excel,
but it may be changed as well. Data is formatted in the standard CSV format for
the LASAIR II.
The following points should be kept in mind when using a FLASH Key for file
storage:
There is no mechanism for deleting, copying or renaming files.
If the LASAIR II senses that there is insufficient space to save the file, it will
display an error message.
A full buffer of data will take several seconds to write. If the FLASH Key is
removed during the write process, data on the key may be corrupted.
If the filename already exists, a pop-up dialog box will be displayed. The
data can either be overwritten, or a different name selected.
CAUTION
NEVER remove the FLASH Key while data is being loaded into it. Wait
until the LASAIR II software informs you that the process is complete.
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Appendix I: USB Host Port
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Appendix J
4-20 mA Input and Output
4-20 mA Input
Up to four optional sensors can be connected to LASAIR IIs 420 mA
connector (type DB15F) on the rear of the case. Use this appendix to find the
following information:
cable pin-outs
420 mA setup values
examples of 420 mA setups for each accessory
Cable Pin-outs
Standard PMS Cable Pin Number Pin Use

Temperature 1 Analog signal 1 input
2 Analog signal 1 GND
3 1224 VDC
Relative Humidity 4 Analog signal 2 input

6 1224 VDC
Differential Air Pressure 7 Analog signal 3 input

9 1224 VDC
Air Velocity 10 Analog signal 4 input

12 1224 VDC
13 GND
14 GND
15 GND
LASAIR II Operators Manual Page J-1

Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output
4-20 mA Input Setup Values

Scale = Total range 16
Offset = Minimum value
Units = Unit of measure
Examples of Setup for Each Accessory

Temperature
English Metric
Range 0100 F -5 to 55 C
Scale 6.25 3.75
Offset 0 -5
Units F C
Relative Humidity (R/H)

Range 0100 %
Scale 6.25
Offset 0
Units %
Differential Air Pressure (DAP)

English Metric
Range 00.25inches of water 06.35mm of water
Scale 15.625 0.397
Offset 0 0
Units MIN (mili-inch) H2O mm H2O
Air Velocity
English Metric
Range 0200 Feet per Minute 01.016 meters per second
Scale 12.5 .0635
Offset 0 0
Units Feet per Minute Meters per Second
Page J-2 LASAIR II Operators Manual

4-20 mA Output
4-20 mA Output
LASAIR II (software version 1.4.0 or newer) supports 4-20 mA output. This
feature is enabled and configured from the 4-20 mA Out Setup Screen.
NOTE: Use of this feature requires an optional 4-20 mA board to be installed

in the LASAIR II.
If a board is installed, but the 4-20 mA feature is disabled, all outputs will be set
to 4 mA.
Figure J-1: 4-20 mA Output Setup Screen
Page J-3
4-20 mA Output: Setup Screen Parameters

Field or Icon Name and Function
Enable/Disable
Scale Maximum output counts per channel

Update continuously
Update
Update at end of sample
Display differential counts

Type
Display cumulative counts

ft3 Display counts per cubic foot
NOTE: The units selected here act independently

Units
of those selected in the Sample Setup Screen
M3 Display counts per cubic meters

N Display raw data
Data
N/ft3 or N/m3 Display normalized data
To configure LASAIR II for 4-20 mA output:

1 From the Main Setup Screen, open the 4-20 mA Out Setup Screen by
pressing the 4-20 icon softkey.
2 Enable the Edit Mode by pressing the Enter Button . The 1/0 button
will be highlighted .
3 Press the Enter softkey to enable the 4-20 mA output feature. When enabled,
the surface of the 1/0 button will appear to be below the LCDs surface.
4 Navigate to the first Scale field by pressing the Forward Tab softkey
once.
5 Use the Up and Down softkeys to move to the field you want to change.
6 Press the Enter softkey again to activate the Field Edit Mode. The numbers in
the field will turn blue and a blinking cursor will appear.
7 Use the Up, Down, Right, Left, Delete , and Insert softkeys to enter
the value you want in the field.

4-20 mA Output
8 When the value is correct, press the Enter button again to save the value and
disable the Field Edit Mode.
NOTE: The Scale value must be greater than zero.
9 Use the Up and Down softkeys again to navigate to the next Scale Field you
want to edit.
10 Repeat steps 69 until all Scale fields have been correctly set.
11 Press the Enter button again to save the value and disable the Field Edit Mode.
12 Navigate to the Update button box by pressing the Forward Tab softkey.
13 Use the Right or Left softkeys to highlight Continuous or End of Sample output.
14 Press the Enter softkey to enable the option you want.
15 Repeat steps 1214 to set each of the remaining buttons to the needed
configuration.
16 When all settings are correct, press the Return Arrow softkey to disable
Edit Mode.
4-20 mA Output Connector Wiring and Channel Definitions

Channel Output Return Definition
Channel 1 1 2 Status and alarm information
Channel 2 3 4 Manifold position
Channel 3 5 6 Particle channel 1 (smallest size)
Channel 4 7 8 Particle channel 2
Channel 8 15 16 Particle channel 6 (largest size)
The connector is labeled with pin 1 and pin 16.
Connector Type: Molex 43025-1600

Terminal Pins: Molex 43030-0007
Wiring Gauge: 2024 AWG
Hand-held crimping toola: Molex Part No. 63811-2800
a. For details about how to produce a good crimp with this

tool, see www.molex.tool.
Page J-5
420 mA Out Status Channel

Channel 1 can be used to monitor the following information:
Power On/Off
Sampling/Idle
Laser Error
Pump Error
Particle Alarm
4-20 mA Out Particle Channel

The status channel can be examined either as a single level check, or as bit
mapped error bits. In the simplest test, the output will be 18.25 mA if the box is
on, no alarms are set, and sampling is taking place. If something is wrong, the
output will be 17.5 mA or less.
A more complex decoding is a combination of level sensitive and bitmap. If the
LASAIR II is on, a base level of 7 mA is output. If the LASAIR II is off, then
the output current will be less than 7 mA.
The status parameters are bit encoded with 0.75 mA per bit, and the bits are
assigned as follows:
Sampling_on bit 1 = 0.75 mA

PumpOK bit 2 = 1.5 mA
LaserOK bit 3 = 3.0 mA
Particle Not Alarmed bit 4 = 6.0 mA
When LASAIR II is on, the base-level output is 7 mA
Manifold Position
The manifold position is output at 4 mA if the AM-II is not being used. If it is
used, then each channel is 0.25 mA. Thus channel 1 is 4.25 mA, and channel
32 is 12 mA.
Notes on Setting Particle Scale Factors
Channel Particle Scale Considerations

The maximum counts that can be monitored is the same as the scale factor. In
other words, if the scale for channel 1 is set to 100, then the output will be 20
mA, when the counts read 100. If the counts are 105, or 2000, the output will
still be 20 mA.

Channel Particle Scale Considerations
The counts recorded at a given scale are a function of the accuracy and
resolution of the instrument reading the channel, as well as the accuracy and
resolution of the LASAIR II output. The LASAIR II resolution is about 0.025
mA, and the accuracy is better than 1% of full scale. If the recording device is
perfect, and only LASAIR II errors are seen, then the performance will be as
follows:
If a channel is set to 1000 for the scale, then the readings will be within 10
counts (i.e. 1%).
The minimum detectable change is about 2 counts (i.e., 1000/(16 mA/
0.025 mA) or 1.56).
In summary, setting the scale factor is a balance between setting the scale large
enough to cover the worst case expected count output, while at the same time
setting it small enough to accurately show normal events.
Example: The user would like to differentiate between 99, 100, and 101 counts.
Then:
1 Range = 16 mA = 20-4
2 With min. detectable change of 0.025 mA, this means the range can be divided
into a max of 640 channels = 16 mA/0.025 mA.
3 Then by setting 4 mA = 0 counts and 20 mA = 640 counts
4 We derive:
99 Counts = 6.475 mA
100 Counts = 6.500 mA
101 Counts = 6.525 mA
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Appendix K
Accessories and Supplies
Replacement Part or Accessory Part Number

Replacements for Standard Parts
Printer paper (3 rolls) 1000000975
Sampling probe, standard, horn only (1 CFM instruments only) 1000000970
Sample tubing, 3/8-inch ID, poly MI153
Zero count filter 90104019
Spare fuse, 0.5 A 5 20 mm AT IEC SloBlo FS48
Inlet cap 1000000957
T/RH connector cap 1000000956
Operators Manual 1000000982
MP, Sample Probe, LASAIR II 350L/550L 1000008908
MP, Adapter, Probe to LASAIR II 350L/550L 1000008909
MP, Adapter, probe-to-tubing, LASAIR II 350L/550L 1000008907
MP, Adapter, 1/2-inch barbed, tubing-to-LASAIR II 350L/550L 1000008910
Accessories - Optional
Tubing: WR, .5-inch ID .687-inch OD, Polyurethane, Ether 1000009341
Battery pack See Battery Disposal on the following page. 90101110
External Battery Charger 9010115
External filter 90104016
Sampling probe, isokinetic, with wall/hand/tripod adapter 90103070
(1 CFM instruments only)
Adapter for tripod & hose for standard sampling probe 1000000971
(1 CFM instruments only)
Tripod, floor-mounted MI008
Tripod, table-top 1000000979
LASAIR II Operators Manual Page K-1

Appendix K: Accessories and Supplies

Cable,10', Ethernet 10 base T w/crossover AE1938
TouchRAM wand (reader)** MI399
TouchRAM button** MI398
** For LASAIR IIs with software version 1.2.1 or higher.

Environmental Sensors, etc. - Optional
TRH probe 501014
AFV-C: Air Flow Velocity Sensor (includes 10' cable) 502017
AFV-PS: Power Supply for AFV-C (115V ONLY) 502025
DAP-C: Differential Air Pressure Sensor (includes 10' 501515
cable)
DAP-PS-C: Power supply for DAP-C 501525-01
TRH-C-W: TRH Sensor w/10' cable, wall mount (0100F) 501015
TRH-C-W: TRH Sensor w/10' cable, wall mount 501017
(-5 to 55C)
TRH-C-D: TRH Sensor w/10' cable, duct mount (0100F) 501020
Battery Disposal
At end-of-life, batteries should be recycled or discarded safely. Discarding batteries
in unsorted waste is improper disposal, and may be harmful to the environment and
human health. Your local waste authority will have information on return and
collection systems in your area.
For California consumers, contact Particle Measuring Systems, Customer Service
Department at (877)-475-3317 for instructions on returning used, rechargeable
batteries for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal at no cost.
Page K-2 LASAIR II Operators Manual

Appendix L
HHIPA
For users who prefer the beep mode to be controlled at the probe, the Hand-Held
Isokinetic Probe (Audible) (HHIPA) is a sampling probe with an LED activity
indicator and audible alarm.
The LASAIR HHIPA model is:
HHIPA Model Flow Rate

HHIPA-A-1.0-RJ11 1.0 CFM
The HHIPA has a thumbwheel selector switch which determines how many
particles are required for each flash of the LED indicator and beep of the audible
buzzer.
Switch position Particles per

flash/beep
0 1
1 10
2 100
3 1,000
4 10,000
5 OFF
To set the selector switch:

1 If your instrument is the LASAIR II, plug the DB connector from the HHIPA
into the LASAIR IIs HHIPA connector.
2 If you are using any other instrument, plug the DB connector from the HHIPA
into the AUX connector on the back panel of the counter.
3 Connect the sample tube from the HHIPA to the particle counter's inlet jet.
The HHIPA functions off the LASAIR IIs first channel accumulative counts.
4 Turn the instrument on and begin sampling with the HHIPA thumbwheel switch
set to 0.
LASAIR II Operators Manual Page L-1

Appendix L: HHIPA
5 When a leak is found, adjust the thumbwheel switch until you can count the
number of flashes/beeps per second to get a rough idea of the severity of the
leak. To get the exact number, read the data system display or print the
information on the printer.
Page L-2 LASAIR II Operators Manual

Appendix M
TouchRam
TouchRam buttons are a hardware alternative to sampling recipes. A small

metal memory button is programmed with sampling parameters and a location
name. This is done by setting the desired sampling plan in the LASAIR II, then
using the touch-wand to write this information to a memory chip in a data
storage button. TouchRam supports the use of most but not all LASAIR II
features. Statistical standards settings, for example, are not compatible with
TouchRam.
The button can be permanently attached to the wall near a sample point location.
When the button is read with a special wand reader, the sampling parameters
and location information are loaded into the LASAIR II, eliminating the need to
manually enter the data.
This eliminates operator error due to incorrectly setting the sampling
parameters. Perhaps the greatest benefit is preventing an operator from
mistakenly using a recipe for the wrong location.
The TouchRam feature is controlled from the Comm Setup-Serial screen.
Figure M-1: Comm Setup-Serial Dialog Box
TouchRam Read Select this radio button to enable LASAIR II to read

TouchRAM buttons.
LASAIR II Operators Manual Page M-1

Appendix M: TouchRam
TouchRam buttons are a hardware alternative to sampling recipes. A small

metal memory button is programmed with sampling parameters and a location
name. The button can be permanently attached to the wall near a sample point
location. When the button is read with a special wand reader, the sampling
parameters and location information are loaded into the LASAIR II, eliminating
the need to manually enter the data.
TouchRam Read/Write Communication Protocol Mode This is the

communications mode necessary for the TouchRam button Read or Write
function. When this mode is enabled, you can write a sampling scheme to a
TouchRam button with the optional TouchRam wand.
Setup Communication Protocol Mode This mode is used for

instrument service and is not intended for customer use.
SIO Baud Menu This menu is selectable from 120038400. All

communications use 8 data bits, one stop bit, and no parity. For Facility Net or
Pharmaceutical Net, select 9600 baud. The setting has no effect on the
TouchRam feature.
TouchRam Button Formats

There are two TouchRam button formats:
a LASAIR II compatible format
a MiniLaz compatible format
The LASAIR II automatically reads either format, but it writes in the LASAIR
II format only. Buttons written in the LASAIR II format will be ignored by a
MiniLaz instrument.
Reading TouchRam Buttons
To configure your LASAIR II for TouchRam Read:

1 Navigate to the Comm Setup -Serial screen.
2 Press the Enter softkey to activate the edit mode. Edit mode will open in the
Mode box.
3 Use the down arrow head softkey to advance to TouchRam Read or TouchRam
Read/Write.
4 Press the Enter softkey to enable your selection and then press the Up Arrow
softkey to exit the edit mode.
Page M-2 LASAIR II Operators Manual

Writing TouchRam Buttons
To read a TouchRam button:

1 Attach the TouchRam wand to the RS-232 connector.
2 Position and hold the TouchRam wand over the button. The button should fit
inside the receptacle on the wand.
3 If the LASAIR II is running, it will stop sampling. A dialog box will appear on
the screen indicating the name of the new location to load.
4 Accept or reject the location by pressing the Enter softkey when the proper
choice is selected.
Writing TouchRam Buttons

The button writing utility is found on the LASAIR IIs Location Setup Screen.
To write to a TouchRam button:

1 Navigate to the Comm Setup -Serial screen and use the appropriate Arrow keys
and the Enter key to enable TouchRAM Read/Write.
2 Attach the TouchRam wand to the RS-232 connector.
3 Navigate to the Location Setup Screen.
NOTE: The Location Setup Screen will already be in Edit mode. Also note
that a TouchRAM icon appears on the screen when TouchRAM Read/Write
function is enabled.
4 Select a location.
5 Navigate to the TouchRAM icon and press the Enter softkey. The Program
TouchRAM dialog box will appear, directing you to write the first button.
6 Position and hold the TouchRAM wand over the button. The button should fit
inside the receptacle on the wand.
7 If the LASAIR II is running, it will stop sampling. A data dialog box will appear
on the screen indicating the name of the location to write to the button.
8 Accept or reject the write function by highlighting your choice and pressing the
Enter softkey. If you are writing to a button, a dialog box will appear indicating
if the write was successful or unsuccessful.

Compatibility With MiniLaz Buttons

The LASAIR II is compatible with MiniLaz TouchRAM buttons, but there are
some differences. In general, buttons written by the MiniLaz can be used by the
LASAIR II. When a LASAIR II format button is scanned by a MiniLaz, it is
ignored.
MiniLaz buttons have the following characteristics:
they support the first 5 channels of particle alarms, but do not support particle
alarms on the LASAIR IIs largest channel
particle alarms in metric units written by the MiniLaz cannot be converted to
meaningful LASAIR II alarms
supports temperature and rh alarms, but not user analog channel alarms
the PMS address can be read
Comparison of LASAIR II to MiniLaz Buttons

The LASAIR II button format offers the following advantages over a MiniLaz
button format:
Location names may be 16 characters rather than 7
The purge delay time is recorded
The time-of-day start option is recorded
The Sample by Volume/Sample by Time setting is recorded
Alarm buzzer on/off is recorded
Differential particle alarms may be used
Supports Print Sample Average feature
Support for network parameters
LASAIR II TouchRAM Button Data Format

The following data are written on LASAIR II buttons:
[ANALOG_SETUP_PARAMETERS] This group is not supported in recipes

T_RH ENABLED
TRH_UNITS
Analog1_Enabled Analog3_Enabled
Analog2_Enabled Analog4_Enabled
[SAMPLING_SETUP]
InterSampleDelay SampleTime Number_Of_Samples
Sample_Normalized Continuous sampling mode Location
SampleVolumeCF or CM Enable_Sample_By_Time SamplePurgeTime
Sample_Units Group Repeat Enabled

LASAIR II TouchRAM Button Data Format
Print Average Flag (Older software will read: Default 0)

[GLOBAL_ALARMS]
Enabled Buzzer_Enabled
[PARTICLE_ALARMS]
Use_differential CH3_Counts CH5_Counts
CH1_Counts CH3_Enabled CH5_Enabled
CH1_Enabled CH4_Counts CH6_Counts
CH2_Counts CH4_Enabled CH6_Enabled
CH2_Enabled
[ANALOG_ALARMS]
ACH1_MIN ACH3_MIN ACH5_MIN
ACH1_MIN_Enabled ACH3_MIN_Enabled ACH5_MIN_Enabled
ACH1_MAX ACH3_MAX ACH5_MAX
ACH1_MAX_Enabled ACH3_MAX_Enabled ACH5_MAX_Enabled
ACH2_MIN ACH4_MIN ACH6_MIN
ACH2_MIN_Enabled ACH4_MIN_Enabled ACH6_MIN_Enabled
ACH2_MAX ACH4_MAX ACH6_MAX
ACH2_MAX_Enabled ACH4_MAX_Enabled ACH6_MAX_Enabled
[NETWORK_CONFIG] (optional)
TCP/IP_ADDRESS NETWORK_MASK TCP/IP_REMOTE_MODE_ON
PMS Multi-Drop Address (Older software will read: Default 0)
CHECK_SUM
Particle Alarms and TouchRAM Buttons

When reading a button with your LASAIR II, ensure that the button was written
with a LASAIR II instead of another monitor. Particle alarms are written and
read in the buttons for each channel. A LASAIR II which reads alarm settings
based on a LASAIR II 510 will set the alarms on a channel by channel basis.
That is, the first channel alarm on the LASAIR 510 (0.5 m) is read as the first
channel alarm on the LASAIR II 110 (i.e., 0.1 m).

TouchRAM Buttons with TCP/IP Address

In facilities with Pharmaceutical Net software, data sampled at various locations
can be conveniently downloaded to Pharmaceutical Net, and then analyzed and
archived. In large facilities with several Pharmaceutical Net installations, it may
be beneficial to be able to automatically change the TCP/IP address of the
LASAIR II when it is moved from one Pharmaceutical Net area to another.
TouchRAM buttons can have a TCP/IP address programmed in them, which
facilitates this capability.
Setting the TCP/IP Address in a TouchRAM Button

Figure M-2, below, shows the LASAIR II Comm Setup Screen. The Serial
page shown in the left side sets the function of the serial port. To read and write
TouchRAM buttons, TouchRAM Read/Write must be selected. Buttons can
be written with or without the TCP/IP address. In order to write the TCP/IP
address, the TouchRAM Write TCP/IP button must be selected on the Data
screen. If this setting is disabled, a 0.0.0.0 is written for the TCP/IP address. The
0.0.0.0 is ignored when the button is read.
Figure M-2: Comm Setup Screens for Configuring TouchRAM
Rules for Reading TouchRAM Buttons

To read a button, the serial setup must be either TouchRAM Read or
TouchRAM Read/Write. The Data page setting of TouchRAM Write TCP/
IP has no effect when reading buttons. In other words, even if this setting is
disabled, the TCP/IP address will be read and processed from a button.
The following processing occurs when a button is read:
If the TCP/IP address is read as 0.0.0.0, no additional processing occurs.
If the TCP/IP address is the same as the one on the LASAIR II, then no
additional processing occurs.

Rules for Reading TouchRAM Buttons
If the TCP/IP address is different, a message is displayed showing the new

TCP/IP address and the new location. The user is allowed to select OK or
Cancel. See Figure M-3, Dialog Box when TCP/IP address is changed, on
page M-7.
If user selects Cancel, nothing is loaded.
If user selects OK, processing continues as follows:
If old data is in the LASAIR II, then an error message says:
TouchRAM conflict. Data on box must be erased before loading new
TCP/IP address. TouchRAM information is not loaded. See Figure M-
4, Dialog Box when TCP/IP address cannot be changed, on page M-8.
If no data is stored in the LASAIR II database, all old location names in
the database will be erased. The LASAIR II will then:
load the new location name and sampling parameters
set the new TCP/IP address
reboot the box to load the addresses. When LASAIR II reboots, it is
ready to take a sample.
Figure M-3: Dialog Box when TCP/IP address is changed

Figure M-4: Dialog Box when TCP/IP address cannot be changed
Limitations of Setting TCP/IP Address with a TouchRAM Button

TouchRAM buttons with TCP/IP address do not contain all network parameters
used by the LASAIR II. In particular the feature has the following limitations:
It does not set a Gateway.
It does not set a Multicast Address.
These parameters must be set manually. When designing a network some

consideration should be given to sub-netting each Pharmaceutical Net system,
and keeping the LASAIR II address in the same network. With this technique,
a gateway is not needed and the same multicast address can be used, since each
Pharmaceutical Net system will see only the local addresses.
CAUTION
Allowing the LASAIR II to reset its TCP/IP address with the TouchRAM
buttons introduces the possibility of multiple LASAIR II units with the same
address. Procedures must be adopted to ensure that multiple LASAIR II
instruments with the same TCP/IP address are not connected to the network
at the same time.
Older TouchRam Buttons

Older TouchRam buttons may have a 0 (zero) in the TCP/IP address. That
address will be ignored when read.

Accessories
Accessories
TouchRAM Button (memory storage) Part No. MI399 Small
magnetic buttons, the size of a coin, which can store information about the
desired sampling parameters for the location where the button is posted
(typically, on a wall).
TouchRAM Wand (reader) Part No. MI398 Passing the wand over the
button, reads the sampling parameters from the button into the LASAIR II.
Similarly, the button can be programmed for a specific location by setting up the
desired sample setting in the LASAIR II, then writing these sampling
parameters from the wand/LASAIR II onto the button.
TouchRAM Adaptors A set of adaptors that allow the cable on the end
of the wand to be plugged into the LASAIR IIs RS-232 outlet. The cable
provides power to the TouchRAM wand and also carries data from the wand to
the LASAIR II (or vice versa).
Commonly available at electronic equipment stores
9-pin Null Modem
9-pin Gender Changer
Purchase from third-party vendor
Universal, 1-wire, comport adaptor available from:
Dallas Semiconductor Part No. DS9097U-9
OR
Maxim/Dallas Part No. DS9097U-S09
OR
Available via Internet from:
http://newark.com/NewarkWebCommerce/newark/en_US/
endecaSearch/partDetail.isp?SKU=94B9799&CMP=AFC-
CC376390947&QText=


Appendix N
International Precautions
WARNING
This instrument is a Class I laser product. Use of controls, or adjustment, or
performance of procedures other than those specified here may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
AVERTISSEMENT
Cet instrument contient un laser de Classe 1. L'usage de moyens ou procdures, ou
la pratique de certains rglages autres que ceux prvus dans ce manuel peuvent
entrainer des risques d'exposition aux radiations laser.
WARNUNG
Das Gerat ist ein Laser der Klasse 1. Werden Einstellungen vorgenommen oder
Verfahren eingesetzt, die nicht in dieser Bedienungsanleitung beschrieben sind,
kann es zu gefahrlicher Strahlung kommen.
ATTENZIONE
Questo strumento e nella classe 1 dei prodotti laser. Fare controlli o calibrazioni e
seguire procedure diverse da quelle specificate in questo manuale, pu provocare
esposizione a radiazioni pericolose.
PRECAUSION
Este equipo es un producto laser de Clase I. La utilizacin de controles, ajustes o
procesos diferentes de los especificados aqu, pueden dar lugar a exposiciones a
radiaciones peligrosas.
LASAIR II Operators Manual Page N-1

Appendix N: International Precautions
Hazard Symbols
The meaning of hazard symbols appearing on the equipment is as follows:
Symbol Nature of Hazard
Attention, consult
accompanying documents.
Dangerous High Voltage
Symboles de risque
Des symboles reprsentant les risques sont placs sur l'appareil. Leur signification
est la suivante:
Symbole Nature du risque
Attention, consulter les

documents
daccompagnement
Danger Electricite
Page N-2 LASAIR II Operators Manual

Warnschilder
Die, an dem Gerat angebrachten Warnschilder haben folgende Bedeutungen:
Symbol Gefahrenart
Achtung! In den beiliegenden

Unterlagen nachschlagen
Achtung Hochspannung
Simboli di pericolo
Il significato dei simboli di pericolo che appaiono sugli strumenti il seguente:
Simbolo Natura del pericolo
Attenzione. Consultare i
documenti allegati
Tensione Pericolosa
LASAIR II Operators Manual Page N-3

Appendix N: International Precautions
Simbolos de peligro
Los simbolos de peligro que aparecen en el equipo significan:
Smbolo Naturaleza del Peligro
Atencin, consultar los

documentos adjuntos.
Peligro alto voltaje.
Page N-4 LASAIR II Operators Manual

Index
Symbols audio alarm 5-11

"---", no battery icon 3-8 audio enable/disable 5-12
"???", charger communications faulty 3-8 Auto Increment check box
"X" icon 3-6 in statistics setup-main screen 8-10
? mark and location name 5-10 Auto Increment dialog box 8-14, 8-15
???, and depleted battery 3-8 auto-increment mode 8-1
auto-increment mode, not using 8-15
Numerics
Automatic Changes in Particle Alarms 5-15
4-20 mA Input J-1
AVERTISSEMENT N-1
4-20 mA Input and Output J-1
4-20 mA Input Setup Values J-2 B
4-20 mA Out Particle Channel J-6 B S I Standards 8-6
4-20 mA Out Setup Screen Parameters J-4 Battery charge indicator accuracy 1-9
4-20 mA Out Status Channel J-6 Battery charge time (at 24C ambient) 1-9
4-20 mA Output J-3 Battery charge time (at 35C ambient) 1-9
4-20mA Out Hardware Channel Definitions J- Battery charge time, BC II external charger 1-
5 9
battery charger, BC II 2-2
A
Battery charging temperature 1-9
About Location Names or Numbers 8-10
Battery Disposal ii
Accessing the Alarm Setup Screen 5-12
Battery run time 1-9
Accessories and Supplies K-1
Battery Status 3-7
add location screen 5-10
battery status 3-7
add location softkey 5-2
Battery Usage Specifications 1-9
alarm limit and red and yellow flashes 5-11
Baud rate, SIO 5-24
Alarm Setup Screen 5-11
Baud, SIO menu 5-24
alarm setup screen, accessing 5-12
BC II battery charger 2-2
alarm, print on 5-13
beaker icon 3-6
Alarms 8-7, H-1
beeping and alarms 5-11
alarms (particle) and TouchRAM buttons M-5
box 8-15
alarms and audible beep 5-11
browser interface advantages 7-11
alarms enable/disable 5-12
browser interface functions 7-11
alarms, analog 5-12
browser software, controlling LASAIR II with
alarms, particle 5-12
7-10
alarms, setting analog 5-15
BS 5295 8-1
alarms, setting particle 5-14
BS-5295 Standard 8-6
alarms, silencing 5-11, 6-16
button, LASAIR II data format M-4
alarms, turning off all 5-14
buttons, LASAIR II and MiniLaz compared
Altitude correction 1-7
M-4
analog alarms 5-12
buttons, particle alarms and TouchRAM M-5
Analog Data Display Screen 3-8
buttons, reading TouchRAM M-2
Analog Data Setup Screen 5-19
buttons, writing TouchRAM M-3
ATTENZIONE N-1
Page 1
C Communications Setup Screens (Comm Setup)
C Command Table Format G-5 5-22
Cable Pin-outs J-1 communications, establishing through a web
Cable Requirements B-1 browser 7-11
Calibration 1-7, 10-4 Comparison of LASAIR II to MiniLaz Buttons
calibration 3-8 M-4
calibration date past due 10-4 Compatibility With MiniLaz Buttons M-4
calibration date, none saved in the instrument Connecting and Disconnecting the
10-4 Temperature/Relative Humidity (T/RH)
calibration, date of last 3-7 Sensor 2-8
card readers, memory I-2 Connecting the Sample Probe, 310 and 510 2-
CAUTION 3
multiple LASAIR II 110 units with the Connecting the Sample Probe, 350L and 550L
same address M-8 Versions 2-4
never remove FLASH key while data is be- Connecting to a Dedicated or Networked PC
ing loaded I-3 7-9
CCONT F-2 Connecting to a PC or Facility Management
CDELAY F-3 System 2-8
CDT F-3 Connecting to a Remote Computer or Network
CES F-3 B-1
CFQ F-3 Connecting Your Power Source 2-2
channels, number of 1-7 Connector Pinout, RS-232 G-1
check mark icon 3-6 Control Panel Buttons 3-1
CID F-3 Controlling how the Data is displayed 6-6
CISDELAY F-3 Controlling LASAIR II with Browser Software
CKB F-3 7-10
Class Controlling what Data is Displayed 6-7
in statistics setup-main screen 8-9 Controls and Displays 3-1
Cleaning and Disinfecting 10-1 Copying Location Names from a File to
Cleaning Materials, tested 1-8 LASAIR II 7-19
Cleaning Method 10-2 Copying Location Names from LASAIR II to a
Cleanliness Standards 8-2 file 7-21
CNOS F-3 Copying Sample Data to a USB FLASH Key
Collecting Sample Data 6-1, 8-12 I-2
Comm Setup - Network Screen 5-22 countdown, initial delay 3-6
Comm Setup - Serial Screen 5-23 Counting efficiency, Models 310A, 310B, and
Comm Setup Screen, Serial Page 5-24 510A 1-7
Comm Setup Screen-Network Page 7-4 Counting Technique 1-1
Comm Setup Screens for Configuring CPDELAY F-3
TouchRAM M-6 CPQ F-4
Comm Setup Screen-Serial Page 7-5 CQC F-4
Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format E-1 crossover cable 7-11
Command Coding Overview F-2 CSN F-4
Command List G-6 CSR F-4
Communication Modes 1-7 CSS F-4
Communications 8-7 CTD F-4
2
Index
CTD Command Data Format F-5 TCP/IP address cannot be changed M-8
CTD2 F-4 dialog box
CTD2 Command Data Format F-6 Auto Increment 8-14, 8-15
CTIM F-4 Data Table Print 6-12
Customer Response Center 2-1 Statistics Update 8-15
CVER F-4 Supplemental Channels 8-20
CVOL F-5 Disabling the Statistics Mode 8-19
Display 1-8
D
Display Screens 3-4
Data 3-8
Displaying Data 7-12
data erase 5-18
data file, monitoring fill state 6-17 E
data file, saving 6-17 EC-GMP and ISO, Simultaneous 8-4
data file, what happens when it is full 6-17 edit location 5-10
Data Filter-Location Setup Screen 6-10 edit location softkey 5-2
Data Filter-Time Screen 6-8 Edit Mode 5-1
data records, deleting in browser interface 7- Edit Mode, general procedures 5-2
15 editing function icons 5-1
data restore 5-18 Enable TCP/IP 5-23
Data storage 1-7 Enable Web Server 5-23
Data Table Print Dialog Box 6-12 Enabling the Pharmaceutical Two-Channel
Data Table Screen, controlling how data is Output Mode H-1
displayed on it 6-6 Enter Network Password dialog box 7-12
Data Table Screen, viewing data on 6-2 Enter softkey 3-2
data, collecting sample 6-1 environment, operating see Specifications
data, controlling how it is displayed on the Data Environmental Information ii
Table Screen 6-6 Environmental sensors 1-7
data, controlling what is displayed 6-7 erase data 5-18
data, restoring deleted 6-18 Erasing Data from LASAIR II Memory 6-18
data, saving to other media 6-17 errors
data, viewing sample 6-2 pump A-2
date of last calibration 3-7 Establishing Communications Through a Web
Declaration of Conformity iii Browser 7-11
dedicated PC, connecting to 7-9 Examples of Setup for Each Accessory J-2
delay, initial 3-6 External Features 1-3
delete location softkey 5-2 F
delete softkey 5-2 Facility Net, using LASAIR II with 7-1
deleted data, restoring 6-18 Facility/Pharmaceutical Net, connecting to and
Deleting Sample Data Records 7-15 "Enable TCP/IP" 5-23
Description 1-2 Facility/Pharmaceutical Net, remote mode and
deselecting an individual location name 6-11 "TCP/IP Remote Mode" 5-23
dialog Box Features 8-1
Page 3
Field Editing Functions 5-2 Technology 8-5
fields interference with Ethernet or serial
main setup screen 5-17 communications and the display screens 5-
filter, HEPA 1-2 1
filtered data and row index numbers 6-11 Internal Components 1-6
FLASH key device I-1 International Precautions N-1
FLASH Key Devices, Supported I-1 International Standards Organization 8-3
floor tripod 2-3, 2-4 Interrupting a Sample 8-19
Formatting Command Codes F-2 Invalid Sample Data 8-23
Front Panel Layout 3-1 ISO 14644-1 8-1
FS-209E 8-1 ISO 14644-1 Standard 8-3
FS-209E Standard 8-5 K
funnel, sampling 1-3 Keyboard, USB I-1
G L
Gateway 5-23 Languages, see Specifications
General Guidelines for Screen Navigation 3-4 LASAIR II Button Data Format M-4
Getting Started 1-1 LASAIR II memory, erasing data from 6-18
Getting Technical Support A-6 LASAIR II Native Serial Communications G-
H 1
Hardware Requirements B-1 LASAIR II, field in Comm Setup-Serial screen
HEPA filter 1-2, 1-5, 1-6 5-24
HHIPA L-1 LASAIR Upgrade Information G-2
Hierarchy of Screens 3-2, 8-8 laser classification 1-8
Hour Meters 3-8 Laser Current 3-8
hourglass 3-6 laser current status 3-7
laser icon 3-6
I
Laser source 1-7
icon
LCD Screen Output H-1
"X" 3-6
left or right arrow softkey 3-2
beaker 3-6
legend, statistical print out 8-21
check mark 3-6
lightning bolt icon 3-7
hourglass 3-6
Limitations of Setting TCP/IP Address with a
laser 3-6
TouchRAM Button M-8
lightning bolt 3-7
location name
padlock 3-6
add 5-10
icons
delete 5-11
editing mode 5-1
edit 5-10
icons, particle and analog data window control
location name and ? mark 5-10
in browser interface 7-14
Location Name Editing Functions 5-2
ID 3-7
Location Name Setup Screen 5-8
initial delay countdown 3-6
Location Name Setup Window 7-19
insert softkey 5-2
location name, deselecting a 6-11
Installation 2-2
location names or numbers, about in statistical
Installation over-voltage 1-8
mode 8-10
Installing the Battery Pack 2-2
location names, auto-selection of user-created
Institute of Environmental Sciences and
4
Index
8-15 CPQ F-4

Location Names, copying from a file to CQC F-4
LASAIR II 7-19 CSN F-4
location names, copying from LASAIR II to a CSR F-4
file 7-21 CSS F-4
location names, order of 8-14 CTD F-4
location, edit 5-10 CTD2 F-4
CTIM F-4
M
CVER F-4
Main Display Screen 3-5
CVOL F-5
main display screen sections 3-6
Main Display Screen when Statistics Mode is N
Enabled 8-13 Native Serial Protocol Error Messages G-1
Main Display Screen, viewing data on 6-2 Native Serial Protocol Fundamentals G-1
Main Setup Screen 5-17 Navigating in the Data Table Screen 6-4
Maintenance 10-1 Navigation, General Guidelines for 3-4
Manifold Position J-6 Net Addr 5-23
Mask 5-23 Network Parameters 5-23
Maximum concentration 350L 1-7 network screen, comm setup 5-22
Maximum concentration 550L 1-7 networked PC, connecting to 7-9
Maximum concentration, models 310A and no battery 3-8
325 1-7 Number of channels 1-7
Maximum concentration, models 510A, 310, O
510, 525 1-7 Observing Statistical Results 8-16
media, saving data to other 6-17 On/Off softkey 3-2
memory card readers I-2 Operation 6-1
MiniLaz compatible button format M-2 operation, statistics mode 8-12
Minus or Plus softkey 3-2 O-ring 1-3
Monitoring the Sample Data File 6-17 Other Maintenance or Operational Problems
mounting and positioning accessories 2-3, 2-4 10-5
Multicast 5-23 output, printer 6-14
Multi-Drop Commands F-2 Overview, Product 1-1
CCONT F-2
CDELAY F-3 P
CDT F-3 padlock icon 3-6
CES F-3 particle alarms 5-12
CFQ F-3 Particle Alarms and TouchRAM Buttons M-5
CID F-3 particle alarms and TouchRAM buttons M-5
CISDELAY F-3 particle alarms, automatic changes in 5-15
CKB F-3 Particle and Analog Data Window Control
CNOS F-3 Icons and Buttons 7-14
CPDELAY F-3 Password and Remote Access Security 5-20
password and web browser interface 5-21
Page 5
PC, dedicated or networked, connecting to 7-9 report, print statistics 8-20
PC, using LASAIR II with 7-1 Reports 1-8
Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output Mode Restoring Deleted Data 6-18
H-1 row index numbers and filtered data 6-11
Pharmaceutical Net, using LASAIR II with 7- RS-232 Connector Pinout G-1
1 Rules for Reading TouchRAM Buttons M-6
Ping D-1 S
Pinout, RS-232 Connector G-1 Sample Acknowledge check box
PMS Addr. 5-24 in statistics setup-main screen 8-10
PMS Multi-Drop 5-24 Sample Acknowledge dialog box 8-13
PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Sample Acknowledge mode 8-1
Emulation) F-1 sample data file, saving in browser interface 7-
positioning and mounting accessories 2-3, 2-4 14
Power 1-8 sample data records, deleting 7-15
power cord, European 2-2 Sample Data Screen, data format of 6-4
Precautions 1-2 sample data, collecting 6-1
Preparing Your LASAIR II for use in Remote sample data, invalid 8-23
Mode 7-7 sample data, viewing 6-2
Print Output H-3 Sample Setup Screen with Password Protection
Printer Output 6-14 9-7
Printing a Statistics Report 8-20 sample tubing, maximum length 2-3, 2-4
Printing on Alarm 5-13 sample, interrupting 8-19
Printing Supplemental Channel Data 8-20 sampling funnel 1-3
Print-on Alarm, to enable 5-13 Sampling Setup Screen 5-3
Printout and Legend 8-21 Saving Data to Other Media 6-17
Printout Example 6-14 Saving Sample Data File 7-14
Print-Out Legend 6-14 Saving the Sample Data File 6-17
Printout Legend 6-14 screen
Product laser classification 1-8 Add Location 5-10
Product Overview 1-1 Analog Data Display 3-8
pump icon 3-6 Communications (Comm) Setup 5-22
Q Data Filter-Location 6-10
Quality Statement ii Data Filter-Time 6-8
main display 3-5
R
Main Setup 5-17
Reading TouchRAM Buttons M-2
Network Comm Setup 5-22
Reading TouchRam Buttons, Rules for M-6
Serial Comm Setup 5-23
ready M-7
Statistics Setup 8-9
Recipe File-Transfer Web Page 9-10
Statistics Summary 8-16
Recipe Setup Web Page 9-8
Screens
Reconditioning the Battery 10-3
Statistics Mode 8-2
red and yellow flashes and alarm limits 5-11
Screens, Display 3-4
remote access security 5-20
Screens, Hierarchy of 3-2
remote mode 5-23
security, password and remote access 5-20
remote mode, using LASAIR II in 7-7
Setting Analog Alarms 5-15
Replacing the Paper Roll 10-3
Setting Particle Alarms 5-14
6
Index
Setting the TCP/IP Address in a TouchRAM Statistics Mode 8-18-23

Button M-6 Statistics Mode and Main Display Screen 8-2
Setting Up the Display Screens 3-9 Statistics Mode and Sample Setup Screen 8-2
Setup 5-1 Statistics Mode Operation 8-12
Setup Communication Protocol Mode M-2 Statistics Mode Screens 8-2
Setup Windows 7-17 Statistics Mode, Communications in 8-7
setup, field in Comm Setup- Serial screen 5-24 statistics mode, disabling 8-19
shipping container damaged 2-1 Statistics Setup Screen 8-9
Silencing Alarms 5-11, 6-16 Statistics Setup Screen, to open 8-9
Simultaneous EC-GMP and ISO 8-4 Statistics Summary Screen 8-16
SIO Baud 5-24 Statistics Summary Screen Softkey function
SIO Baud Menu M-2 8-17
Size Range 1-7 Statistics Update dialog box 8-15
softkey Status Screen 3-7
add location 5-2 Status Screen, displaying 3-7
delete 5-2 Stop softkey 3-2
delete location 5-2 Storage or transportation environment 1-8
insert 5-2 Supplemental Channels Dialog Box 8-20
left or right arrow 3-2 supplies and accessories K-1
location delete 5-2 Supported USB FLASH key Devices I-1
location edit 5-2 surge protector 2-2
Minus or Plus 3-2 T
On/Off 3-2 table tripod 2-3, 2-4
start 3-2 TCP/IP Address, in TouchRam Button M-6
stop 3-2 TCP/IP Address, Setting in a TouchRam
Softkey Function, Statistics Summary Screen Button M-6
8-17 TCP/IP Protocol
Software Requirements B-1 A Brief Overview D-1
Specifications 1-7 TCP/IP Remote Mode 5-23
standard TCP/IP's Network Layer D-1
14644-1 8-3 Tested Cleaning Chemicals 10-1
BS-5295 8-6 Tested Cleaning Materials 1-8
FS-209E 8-5 Time-of-day, sampling by 5-6
Standard Packing List 2-1 TouchRAM Button Formats M-2
standards TouchRAM Buttons with TCP/IP Address M-
BSI 8-6 6
Start Sampling by Time-of-day 5-6 TouchRAM Buttons, Rules for Reading M-6
Start softkey 3-2 TouchRAM Read 5-24
statistical mode, hierarchy of screens in 8-8 TouchRam Read M-1
Statistical Results, Observing 8-16 TouchRAM Read/Write 5-24
Statistical standards supported 1-7 TouchRAM Read/Write Communication
Statistics Data Table Screen 8-17
Page 7
Protocol Mode M-2 windows, setup in browser interface 7-17
Troubleshooting A-1 Writing TouchRAM Buttons M-3
tubing, internal 1-6 Y
U yellow and red flashes and alarm limits 5-11
unable to gain control of the instrument at this Z
time 7-9 Zero count level 1-7
Unpacking 2-1
Unpacking and Installation 2-1
Unsupported C Commands G-4
Unsupported USB Devices I-2
up or down arrow softkey 3-2
USB Devices, Unsupported I-2
USB Flash key Devices, Supported I-1
USB FLASH Key, Copying Sample Data to I-
2
USB Host Port I-1
USB hub devices I-2
USB Keyboard I-1
USB Keyboard, Using I-2
Using Edit Mode - - General Procedure 5-2
Using LASAIR II With A Computer, Facility
Net, or Pharmaceutical Net 7-1
V
Version 3-7
Viewing Data on the Data Table Screen 6-2
Viewing Data on the Main Display Screen 6-2
Viewing Sample Data 6-2
W
wall mount adaptor 2-3, 2-4
wall/hand/tripod adapter 2-3, 2-4
WARNING N-1
WARNUNG N-1
Web Browser Interface Advantages 7-11
web browser interface and passwords 5-21
Web Browser Interface Functions 7-11
web browser, establishing communications
through 7-11
When All Samples Are Complete 8-18
When Not Using the Auto-increment Mode 8-
15
When Sample Acknowledge is Activated 8-13
When Using Auto-incrementing of LASAIR II
Location Names 8-14
When Using Auto-selection of User-created
location Names 8-15

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LASAIR II

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PARTICLE MEASURING SYSTEMS HEADQUARTERS

P/N 1000000982 Rev N

Application of Council Directive(s): 89 / 336 /EEC, 73 / 23 /EEC

Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EMC EN 61326: 1997/A1: 1998/A2: 2001

Safety EN 61010-1: 2001

Manufacturers Name: Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.

Manufacturers Address: 5475 Airport Boulevard, Boulder, CO 80301 USA

Manufacturers Telephone/FAX: (303) 443-7100 / (303) 449-6870

Distributors Name: Particle Measuring Technique, Great Britain

Distributors Address Unit B1 South, Willow End Park

Danemoor, Malvern WR14 1XZ

Worchestershire, WR13 6NN United Kingdom

Distributors Telephone/FAX: 011-44-1684-312950 / 011-44-1684-312969

Type of Equipment: Particle Counter

Model No: LASAIR II

Full Name: Kristi Urquidi Full Name: David Hall

Position: Vice President Operations Position: Managing Director

Chapter 1: Getting Started - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Chapter 3: Controls and Displays- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Chapter 4: Taking a Quick SampleSoftware Version 2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

Chapter 5: Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Chapter 6: Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

Monitoring the Sample Data File- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-17

Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net- - - - - 7-1

Chapter 8: Statistics Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1

Chapter 9: Recipes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-1

Using Recipes with Different LASAIR II Models - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-7

Chapter 10: Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-1

Appendix A: Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Appendix C: Downloading Data to Facility Net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-1

Appendix D: TCP/IP Protocol: A Brief Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D-1

Appendix E: Comma Separated Value (CSV) Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E-1

Appendix F: PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation) - - - - - - - - - - - F-1

Appendix G: LASAIR II Native Serial (RS-2332) Communications - - - - - - - G-1

Appendix H: Pharmaceutical (Two-channel) Output Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - H-1

Appendix I: USB Host Port - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I-1

Appendix J: 4-20 mA Input and Output- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-1

4-20 mA Output: Setup Screen Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J-4

Appendix K: Accessories and Supplies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - K-1

Appendix L: HHIPA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - L-1

Appendix M: TouchRam - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - M-1

Appendix N: International Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N-1

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Front View of LASAIR II - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-4

FS-209 Supplemental Channels Dialog Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-20

Standard Packing List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

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Model No. Channel Thresholds Flow Rate Available

LASAIR II Operators Manual Page 1-1

The LASAIR II can be controlled and operated in the following ways:

Page 1-2 LASAIR II Operators Manual

When connected to a PC or network, a menu allows you to set addresses and

LASAIR II Operators Manual Page 1-3

increase or decrease a value in a screen field

Figure 1-1: Front View of LASAIR II