Lasair-Pro-Operations-Manual-Rev-B
Lasair-Pro-Operations-Manual-Rev-B
Lasair® Pro
Aerosol Particle Counter
OPERATIONS MANUAL
P/N 1000025871
Lasair® Pro Aerosol Particle Counter
Operations Manual
Confidential Document
This confidential document contains proprietary information which is protected
by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced,
distributed, or transmitted in any form without the prior written consent of Particle
Measuring Systems. The information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice.
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
There are no potential means by which asbestos exposure is possible because there are no
materials in the design or manufacture of the Lasair Pro containing asbestos.
Battery Disposal
Lithium ion batteries are classified by the U.S. federal government as non-hazardous
waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. Lithium ion
batteries contain recyclable materials and are accepted by some regional recycling
programs.
Particle Measuring Systems, Inc. encourages users to check with their local municipality
for lithium ion battery recycling. In North America, contact the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC) at www.call2recycle.org. In Europe, contact the European
Portable Battery Association. (EPBA) www.epbaeurope.net.
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.
Patent Information
U.S. 6167107; Europe 1196832; Japan 3559782
U.S. and foreign patents for the Lasair Pro particle counter pending.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions to call the reader’s attention to certain text.
WARNING
A warning in the text is used to notify the user of the potential for bodily injury or
death.
CAUTION
A caution in the text is used to highlight an item that if not done, or incorrectly
done, could damage the instrument and/or any materials or devices affected by
the instrument.
-- NOTICE --
A notice in the text is an instructional communication regarding requirements or
policies issued by Particle Measuring Systems.
NOTE: A note in the text is used to highlight an item that is of operational importance
to the user.
It is important that you observe cautions and warnings while performing the procedures
described in this manual. Caution and warning labels are located on and inside the
instrument to alert you to potentially hazardous conditions. Please familiarize yourself
with this information.
Declaration of Conformity
Application of Council Directive(s): 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU,
RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/863
Standard(s) to which Conformity is EMC EN 61326-1: 2013
Declared:
Safety EN 61010-1: 2010, 3rd Ed.
EN 60825-1: 2014
RTTE ETSI EN 300 328
ETSI EN 301 893
Manufacturer’s Name: Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 5475 Airport Boulevard, Boulder, CO 80301
USA
Manufacturer’s Telephone/FAX: +01 303 443 7100 / +01 303 449 6870
Distributor’s Name: Particle Measuring Systems, S.R.L.
Distributor’s Address Via di Grotte Portella 34
00044 Frascati (Roma) ITALY
Distributor’s Telephone/FAX: + 39 06 90530130 / + 39 06 9051315
Type of Equipment: Particle Counter
Model No: Lasair Pro
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the
above Directive(s) and Standard(s).
Signature: Signature:
CAUTION
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.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
If you have additional questions after reading this manual, navigate to the
Automated Hardware & Software Support page on www.pmeasuring.com:
http://www.pmeasuring.com/en/service-and-support/automated-hardware-
software-support
Control Software.........................................................................................................3-5
Touchscreen................................................................................................................3-6
HOME Screen...............................................................................................................3-7
Environment Data Table.................................................................................3-9
Sampling Configuration.................................................................................3-9
Icons and Buttons of the HOME Screen.........................................................3-9
Shipkit List.......................................................................................................................3-16
Accessory List..................................................................................................................3-18
Storing Shipping/Packing Materials.........................................................................3-24
Units.............................................................................................................................5-3
Data..............................................................................................................................5-3
Buttons........................................................................................................................5-4
Example Sampling Setup Report......................................................................................5-5
ADVANCED Tab..................................................................................................................5-6
Sampling Start.............................................................................................................5-6
Options........................................................................................................................5-7
Monitoring Mode.........................................................................................................5-8
Monitoring Mode Activation...........................................................................5-9
Example Cleanroom Monitoring Report......................................................5-14
Sampling Accessories.....................................................................................................5-15
Sample Probes..........................................................................................................5-15
Optional Probes............................................................................................5-15
Positioning Accessories............................................................................................5-15
Tripods...........................................................................................................5-15
Wall/Hand/Tripod Adapters.........................................................................5-16
Zero Count Filters......................................................................................................5-16
Thermal Paper...........................................................................................................5-16
HHIPA Accessory........................................................................................................5-16
Flowrate.........................................................................................................5-16
Tubing............................................................................................................5-17
Application....................................................................................................5-17
Configuration Settings..............................................................................................11-9
Example Certification Setup Report.......................................................................11-12
Walkthrough..................................................................................................................11-13
Statistics Report Example.............................................................................................11-17
Cleanliness Standards...................................................................................................11-22
ISO 14644-1:2015 Standard....................................................................................11-22
EU GMP Annex 1 Standard and China GMP............................................................11-23
FS-209E Standard....................................................................................................11-24
Hazard Symbols..........................................................................................................A-2
Symboles de risque.....................................................................................................A-2
Warnschilder...............................................................................................................A-3
Simboli di pericolo......................................................................................................A-3
Simbolos de peligro....................................................................................................A-4
Portable, lightweight, and durable, the Lasair® Pro Aerosol Particle Counter is for
applications where portability is crucial, such as cleanroom monitoring, facility
certification, and trending analysis.
SAMPLE INLET
MODEL
HANDLE
PAPER CUT
PAPER FEED
POWER
TOUCHSCREEN
The particle counter’s touchscreen controls and intuitive user interface make setup for
particle sampling simple. You can easily:
• Set the start and stop time intervals for particle sampling
• Display sampling results
• Set alarm parameters
• Review counter status and analog data
HOLD
NFC CARD
HERE
USB TYPE A
(SIDE)
PRESS PULL
BATTERY RELEASE
EDGE GUARD
PULL
PAPER ROLL
LITHIUM BATTERIES
Assembly
1. Remove the protective cap from the particle counter’s sample inlet.
2. Press tubing or ISP over the sample inlet base.
3. If using tubing, insert the free end of the tubing into one end of an adapter
(supplied with each ISP).
4. Place the sample probe on the other end of the adapter. The adapter’s O-ring will
hold the sample probe securely to the adapter.
5. Mount the adapter using the two 1/4-inch screw holes as necessary.
NOTE: If sampling particles greater than 1 µm, use the minimum length required to
reach the sampling area. In pharmaceutical applications, tubing length should
be a maximum of 2 m (about 6.5 ft).
1. Turn on the Lasair Pro and remove the printer roll holder.
2. Insert the printer roll holder into the printer roll’s center.
3. Thread the paper into the top of the interior cavity as shown until the automatic
feed is engaged. The cutter will automatically snip a small portion of the roll.
4. Roll the paper so that it fits snug inside the interior cavity. Close the case and
restart the Lasair Pro.
SCAN
HOME Screen
CURRENT DATE
SUCCESS INDICATOR
OPENS
NAVIGATION CURRENT SAMPLE #/TOTAL #
CURRENT
SAMPLE TIME ROOM/LOCATION
TIME/VOLUME RECIPE NAME SELECTION
STATUS ICONS
Figure 1-1. Details of the HOME screen, swipe left to change the display (circled)
Sampling
1. Press the POWER button.
2. On the HOME screen, press .
3. The Lasair Pro takes a sample with default settings. To adjust these settings,
navigate to > > SETTINGS . The font for the current tab you are on
Saving a Recipe
1. After adjusting sampling settings, press .
3. Press OK.
4. You can view, select, and assign saved recipes by navigating to > .
Enabling Security
1. Press > > USERS .
2. Press .
3. Add the desired amount of users. Ensure an administrator user is created and ON
before proceeding. The minimum required length for usernames is 3 characters,
and 8 characters for passwords.
4. Navigate to SETTINGS.
6. Select the administrator account. You will now be able to log in.
Connections
4-20 MA IN
4-20 MA IN CH 3-4
CH 1-2
USB TYPE A
AUX IN/OUT 4-20 MA OUT POWER
ETHERNET 19 VDC 7.89 A
EXHAUST
BACK PANEL
• (1) Ethernet – Use to connect to control software (i.e., Facility Net, FacilityPro,
Pharmaceutical Net Pro). PMS software stores data, provides additional analysis,
and reports results that are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant for one or more Lasair Pro
particle counters.
• (2) USB Type A – There are two USB ports, one on the side and one on the back
panel, for transferring data from the Lasair Pro particle counter to your computer.
• (1) Aux I/O – Use to connect to external signal equipment for instrument start/stop.
• (4) 4-20 mA OUT – Use to read particle data on a separate device, such as
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• (4) 4-20 mA IN – Connect up to four analog environmental sensors using the Lasair
Pro particle counter’s 4-20 mA input connectors.
• Power – Use to power the instrument and charge the removable lithium batteries.
• Exhaust – Air discharge from instrument.
Using NFC
NFC cards can store one user’s credentials or one recipe configuration for ease of use. To
enable NFC:
2. Go to the NFC tab and press the Enable Security, Enable Locations/Recipes,
and Enable Write NFC indicators. A gray dot indicates the setting has not been
enabled.
3. When on the USERS tab of the SECURITY screen, and the ASSIGNMENTS tab of the
1. Press (SYSTEM).
Figure 1-4. Clone Export and Import buttons, SETUP tab, SYSTEM
Clone Import Select the options to be imported and press OK. The
Lasair Pro will logout any users and restart with the
MODEL
310 350 5100
Channels Up to 8 configurable Up to 8 configurable Up to 8 configurable
channels from 0.3 to channels from 0.3 to channels from 0.5 to
25.0 µm 25.0 µm 25.0 µm
Optional 2-channel pharmaceutical mode available. See CHANNELS
Tab on page 12-14.
Flow Rate 1.0 CFM ± 5% 50 LPM ± 5% 100 LPM ± 5%
(28.3 LPM)
Calibration Meets ISO 21501-4:2018 requirements. Optional ISO 17025
compliance available.
Maximum > 42,924,662 / m3 > 28,209,736 / m3 > 21,354,726 / m3
Concentrationᵃ
Counting
50% ± 20% for most sensitive threshold. ISO 21501-4:2018 compliant.
Efficiency
Zero Count < 7.07 counts/m³ < 4.00 counts/m³ < 2.00 counts/m³
Tubing Length Maximum 8 meters
Compressed Gas Air (CDA), argon (Ar), nitrogen (N), and carbon dioxide (CO2)
Compatibility
Data Storage 10,000 complete data sets. Data cannot be edited or altered meeting
21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Communication • Ethernet
Modes • USB data downloading
• NFC tag for user login and recipe configuration
Table 2-1. Specifications
MODEL
310 350 5100
Remote • Real-time download to Facility Net, Pharmaceutical Net Pro,
Operation FacilityPro SCADA NG, and FacilityPro SMART NG
• USB download
• Automatic clock adjustment with NPT server configuration
Reports • Encrypted PDF exports
• Cleanroom certification reports for ISO, EU GMP, China GMP,
and FS209E
• Cleanroom monitoring reports
Digital and • Four (4) 4-20 mA inputs (< 0.5% of Span), and
Analog Input/ (4) 4-20 mA outputs (< 1.0% Span)
Output • One (1) 5 V pulse output
• Status/Alarm Output: 24 VDC, 1 A maximum
Languages International keyboard with English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese (Kanji), Mandarin Chinese (Traditional or Simplified),
Portuguese, Russian
Display and • 8.4-inch color SVGA display
Printer • P-cap with finger swipe and gesture control
• Optional built-in thermal printer with paper cutter
compatible with thermal and cleanroom paper
Audit Trail 21 CFR Part 11 compliant with 30,000 recorded activities
Security Up to 100 configurable users with 3 privileges group (Administrator,
Supervisor, Operator). Unlimited users can be configured using NFC
access cards.
Location Up to 1,000 dynamic locations, organizable within Area, Room and
Location hierarchy. Up to 50 locations configurable with NFC recipe
cards.
Recipes Up to 100 configurable recipes unlimited when using NFC cards
External Surface Polycarbonate (PC)
Table 2-1. Specifications
MODEL
310 350 5100
Enclosure • Alcohol, 70% or 99.5%
Cleaning • Hydrogen peroxide 6%
Materials
• Phenol or other phenolics
• Quaternary ammonium salts
• Hypochlorites/sodium hypochlorite 0.5% detergent
• Peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide combination
Sample Tubing 3/8-inch 1/2-inch 3/4-inch
IDᵇ
8 m max. length 8 m max. length 8 m max. length
Sample Output
Internally filtered to > 99.97% at 0.3 µm
Filtering
External AC • Input: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.5 A
to DC Power • Output: 19 VDC, 7.89 A
Supply
• AC input voltage fluctuation shall not exceed + 10%.
(Requires a grounded electrical supply for safety.)
Optional Battery • Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack NH2054QE34
• Estimated continuous operation is:
• 4 hr (single) and 8 hr (dual) for 1 CFM unit
• 4 hr (single) and 8 hr (dual) for 50 LPM and 6 hr for 100
LPM (dual)
This is estimated for operations where the LCD screen is at 50%
brightness, the printer is not printing, there is no WiFi connection,
NFC is powered but not active, and no tubing is attached.
Dimensions 24.6 x 25.7 x 25.6 cm (9.7 x 10.1 x 10.1 in)
(H x W x D)
Weight • 11.9 lb (5.4 kg) without batteries
• 14.2 lb (6.4 kg) with two optional batteries
Operating • Temperature: 0 – 32 °C (32 - 89.6 °F)
Environment • Humidity: 5 – 95% RH non-condensing
Table 2-1. Specifications
Environmental Conditions
The following environmental conditions apply to the Lasair Pro particle counter:
Unpacking
With your shipment, you receive packaging materials that can be 100% recycled. They
may include those listed in the following table, depending on the items purchased.
Image Description
Cardboard
Used as the primary shipping container.
Recyclable worldwide at cardboard and
paper recycling centers.
Sealed Air
WASHINGTON
Sealed Air Corporation (US)
2501 East Valley Road
Renton, WA 98057
[email protected]
CANADA
ONTARIO
Sealed Air (Canada), Inc.
95 Glidden Rd.
Brampton, Ontario L6T 2H8
[email protected] For current return locations
in North America, call toll-free:
1-800-982-6197
For current return locations in
Europe, call our Netherlands office:
(31) (24) 3710111
Or visit our website:
www.sealedair.com/instapakprotects
• The amplitude of the voltage pulse corresponds to the size of the particle.
• The number of pulses corresponds to the number of particles.
The incoming particle data is allocated to the appropriate size channel for counting
differential and cumulative counts. Once the air is sampled, it is pumped from the
sampling chamber to the HEPA-filtered exhaust port.
Firmware
The internal firmware for collecting, displaying, analyzing, storing, and reporting data is
21 CFR Part 11 compliant. The software stores up to 10,000 samples, 100 sampling recipes
and 1,000 locations to reduce labor time and potential errors.
Memory
The Lasair Pro particle counter has the memory capacity
Check out this quick
to store 10,000 complete data sets, which cannot be edited tutorial video!
or altered, meeting 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. Once this
memory is full, the instrument automatically erases memory
in order to add additional sampling data. The oldest data is SCAN
erased first.
Communication
Data can be printed from the unit’s built-in printer, downloaded from the USB port
to a portable storage device (jump drive), transferred to a computer via Ethernet
communication, and/or connected to control software.
NFC cards can be used to upload user and recipe data for quick use.
Control Software
Facility Net and FacilityPro software stores data from the Lasair Pro particle counter and
provides additional analysis and reporting options that are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. For
more information on configuring PMS software to work with Lasair Pro particle counters,
see the software’s user guide.
Touchscreen
The particle counter has a large 8.4-inch color touchscreen that displays intuitive and
easy-to-use navigation. Information can also be entered using a USB keyboard. The
display can be configured to display information in 1 of 9 languages (see SETUP Tab on
page 12-2).
The navigation panel allows you to quickly access any screen in the system. To open, press
the button on any screen. Press the button to close the panel.
HOME Screen
When you first turn on the Lasair Pro particle counter, the HOME screen displays. You can
also navigate to this screen any time by pressing and then (HOME).
CURRENT DATE
SUCCESS INDICATOR
OPENS
NAVIGATION CURRENT SAMPLE #/TOTAL #
CURRENT
SAMPLE TIME ROOM/LOCATION
TIME/VOLUME RECIPE NAME SELECTION
STATUS ICONS
Use the HOME screen for viewing sampling data in a variety of formats. All data formats
can be viewed by swiping across the screen to the left or right. The screen position dots,
circled in Figure 3-2, indicate which of the five total formats you are viewing.
A B
C D
In Figure 3-3, the following formats will display by swiping left once:
Differential count (∆) refers to the number of particles of a specific size that are found in
one sample. Cumulative count (∑) refers to the number of particles of a certain size and
larger that are found in one sample. Normalized counts refer to the total particle data
counted in a unit of volume. Raw counts refer to the total number of particles counted
during sampling and are unitless.
Sampling Configuration
Use the tabs on the SAMPLE screen to set up the parameters that will be used for
collecting sample data. These sampling parameters are assigned to specific sampling
locations.
The full list of HOME screen display icons and buttons are listed in Table 3-2. Some icons
may only appear under certain conditions.
Pump
Status: Ok
Indicates the status of the pump. When pressed, a
dialog box gives the following information:
Pump
Status: • Flowrate (in CFM)
Unstable • Status (Ok, Unstable, Failure)
• Mode (On or Off)
Pump
Status: Failure
Security
Enabled, Indicates the security of the Lasair Pro counter.
Supervisor When pressed, a dialog box gives the following
information:
Security
Enabled, • Status (Enabled, Disabled)
Operator • User (Username or Not logged in)
Security • Access level (Administrator, Supervisor,
Enabled, Operator, View Only, N/A)
No Login
Security
Disabled
Discharging/
Not Charging
Indicates the status of the battery. When pressed,
a dialog box gives the following information:
Plugged In/
Fully Charged • Number of installed batteries
• Charge level
Plugged In/ • Remaining time (in hours)
Charging • Status (Charging, Not Charging,
Discharging)
Battery Not
Installed
Shipkit List
Review the list of items included with your shipment. If any items are missing, contact
Particle Measuring Systems Customer Service Center at 1-877-475-3317 or email info@
pmeasuring.com.
The list included with your shipment will be specific to your order and Lasair Pro model
(310, 350 or 5100).
Lasair Pro
Particle
Counter
Quantity: 1
Ultem
Isokinetic
Sampling
Probe and Plug
Quantity:
1 Probe ISP: ISP: ISP:
1 Plug P/N 1000012579 P/N 1000012578 P/N 1000012577
Plug: Plug: Plug:
P/N 1000001023 P/N 1000009426 P/N 1000013174
Table 3-3. Default shipkit list
Lithium Ion
Battery
P/N
1000025008
Quantity: 1 Quantity: 1 Quantity: 2
Power Supply
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000024952
USB Micro B
Serial Service
Cable
P/N 1000025093
Power Cord
Quantity: 1
Lasair Pro
Quick Guide
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000026654
Table 3-3. Default shipkit list
Accessory List
The following is the list of accessories available for the Lasair Pro particle counter. Contact
your local sales representative, call 1-877-475-3317, or email [email protected] to
order.
Tripod Adapter
Quantity: 1
Stainless Steel
Isokinetic
Sampling
Probe
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000012952 P/N 1000012953 P/N 1000012954
Table 3-4. Accessory list
Sample Tubing
10 ft (3.05 m)
Quantity: 1
Zero-Count Front
Filter
Quantity: 1
Back
P/N 90104050 P/N 90104052 P/N 90104055
Handheld ISP
Quantity: 1
Temperature
and Relative
Humidity (TRH)
Probe
Quantity: 1
P/N 501050-01
Thermal
Printer Paper
Quantity: 2
P/N 1000024998
Cleanroom
Thermal
Printer Paper
Quantity: 2
P/N 1000024977
External
Battery
Charger
Quantity: 1
P/N 90101118-10, One Bay, 115 V P/N 90101119-10, Four Bay, 115 V
P/N 90101118-20, One Bay, 230 V P/N 90101119-20, Four Bay, 230 V
Pelican
Wheeled
Transport Case
Quantity: 1
P/N 90101292
Tabletop
Tripod
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000000979
316L Stainless
Steel Table
Stand
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000023413
Table 3-4. Accessory list
NFC Card
Quantity:
Dependent on
order
P/N 1000025099
USB Storage
Jump Drive
and Cap
Quantity:
Jump Drive: 1
USB Cap: 1
Jump Drive USB Cap
P/N 1000026003 P/N 1000013021
Connector Kit
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000024980
Table 3-4. Accessory list
Connector
Kit with
Crimp Pliers
(Optional)
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000024981
Crimp Pliers
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000024982
Lasair Pro
Validation
Manual
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000026653
Table 3-4. Accessory list
Lasair Pro
IQOQ Test Lasair® Pro
Protocol
Aerosol Particle Counter
I N STA L L AT I O N Q UA L I F I C AT I O N ( I Q ) A N D
O P E RAT I O N A L Q UA L I F I C AT I O N ( O Q )
P/N 1000026652
P/N 1000026652
Lasair Pro
Operations
Manual
Quantity: 1
P/N 1000025871
Table 3-4. Accessory list
CAUTION
To protect the instrument, always pack and ship the Lasair Pro particle counter
using its original packing materials and shipping container. Failure to do so may
void the warranty, and additional charges may be assessed for replacement
containers reissued for return shipments.
Back Panel
Pinouts configurable by the user include AUX I/O, 4-20 mA IN, and 4-20 mA OUT.
4-20 MA IN
4-20 MA IN CH 3-4
CH 1-2
USB TYPE A
AUX IN/OUT 4-20 MA OUT POWER
ETHERNET 19 VDC 7.89 A
EXHAUST
BACK PANEL
• (1) Ethernet – Use to connect to control software (i.e., Facility Net). PMS software
stores data, provides additional analysis, and reports results that are 21 CFR
Part 11 compliant for one or more Lasair Pro particle counters.
• (2) USB Type A – There are two USB ports, one on the side and one on the back
panel, for transferring data from the Lasair Pro particle counter to your computer
or connecting a USB keyboard.
• (1) Aux I/O – Use to connect to external signal equipment and for Lasair Pro start/
stop.
• (4) 4-20 mA OUT – Use to read particle data on a separate device, such as a
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID)
controller
• (4) 4-20 mA IN – Connect up to four analog environmental sensors using the Lasair
Pro particle counter’s 4-20 mA input connectors (see the next page).
• Power – Use to power the instrument and charge the removable lithium batteries.
• Exhaust – Sample stream discharge from instrument.
Lay the Lasair Pro so that its screen is against a flat surface. Pin numbering and description
are given below:
1 2 3 4
1
Pin 6 Pin 5 Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1
GND 12V Dry GND +5 VDC +24 VDC +24 VDC
AUX I/O 6 5 4 3 2 1 Contact (PULSE) GND
6 5 4 3 2 1
2
4-20 mA out 8 7 6 5 Pin 8 8 Pin 7 7 Pin 6 6 Pin 5 5
GND GND GND GND
Pin 4 4 Pin 3 3 Pin 2 2 Pin 1 1
4 3 2 1 CH 4 OUT CH 3 OUT CH 2 OUT CH 1 OUT
3
4-20mA in 6 5 4
Pin 6
GND
6 Pin 5
CH 2 IN
5 Pin 4
CH 2 POWER
4
4
4-20mA in Pin 6 6 Pin 5 5 Pin 4 4
(Ch3-4) 6 5 4 GND
Pin 3
CH 4 IN
3 Pin 2
CH 4 POWER
2 Pin 1 1
3 2 1 GND CH 3 IN CH 3 POWER
Customers may wish to build their own cabling to connect to the Lasair Pro. Each
instrument is supplied with a mating connector kit (P/N 1000024980). The proper crimp
tool must be used with the connector kit, available as P/N 1000024981.
Power
CAUTION
Fluctuations in the AC Main supply voltage should not exceed +10% of the rated
voltage range.
The Lasair Pro is rated at 19 VDC (150 W) and can be operated with the AC to DC power
adapter or internal batteries. When using AC, the external power supply requires 100-240
V, 50/60 Hz AC power to produce 19 VDC.
Batteries
Insert one or two lithium battery packs into the particle counter for portable operation.
Charge internally before first use.
Optional lithium ion batteries and battery chargers are available from Particle Measuring
Systems.
For a 1 CFM unit, a single battery runs for approximately four hours, and dual (using two)
batteries run for approximately eight hours based on continuous sampling and printing
every minute. Battery run and charging times vary with conditions, such as tube length,
sample time, and use of the built-in thermal printer. All battery chargers are CE-compliant.
WARNING
Ensure battery packs are not exposed to vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP).
AC Power
Before connecting to an AC power source, ensure you have the following items:
Item Comments
External AC to DC power supply Standard U.S. Government Energy Information
Administration (EIA) power input of 100-240 VDC,
50–60 Hz. Only use the included power supply to
prevent damage and assure proper operation.
U.S. power cord with plug Included with U.S. shipments only.
International power cord The power cord for international shipments
(included with international comes assembled with a plug configured for your
shipments) country’s voltage and frequency specifications.
Surge protector (recommended) To protect the unit from any voltage spikes, use a
good quality surge protector.
Table 4-1. Items required for AC power source connection
WARNING
Before you begin, ensure the external AC to DC power supply has been properly
grounded.
CAUTION
The main power disconnect is the power cord. Ensure that it is easily accessible.
Also remove the lithium batteries (if installed) to remove all power.
CAUTION
This is a LOW POWER DEVICE. Connect ONLY low voltage power accessories to
the auxiliary power output to avoid damage to the unit.
Analog
Included in this section:
1. Locate the appropriate 4-20 mA input (see Back Panel on page 4-1).
2. Plug the sensor into the connector.
3. Turn on the Lasair Pro counter.
4. Go to , then (IN/OUT).
5. Ensure you are on the ENVIRONMENTAL tab. The font for the current tab you are
on will be enlarged and bold.
6. Each analog input can have a different value of the Scale and Offset values. These
values are determined by the range of the sensors that are being used.
As an example, we will be setting up a TRH accessory for the Lasair Pro particle counter
with the following specifications:
7. Enable the #1 and #2 rows by pressing inside the appropriate # fields. When
enabled, the vertical line beside the number will be blue in color:
8. Press inside the NAME field to define the sensor name. For example, “T” for
temperature.
9. Press inside the UNITS field to define the sensor units. For example, “%” for
relative humidity.
NOTE: Press and hold the ‘5’ numeric keyboard key until the “%” sign appears in the
text field.
10. Enter the range of measurement for the sensor in the MIN and MAX fields:
• Press inside the MIN field to enter the lowest value in the range. In this
example, the minimum temperature is 32.
• Press inside the MAX field to enter the highest value in the range. In this
example, the maximum temperature is 122.
11. Your environmental sensors table should look similar to Figure 4-4.
12. You can find the data display for your environmental sensors on the HOME screen
by swiping left twice. When the sensor is operating, the current value and average
value will update every second. See Figure 4-5.
Analog Output
The Lasair Pro counter can be enabled to generate a multichannel analog output for
reading particle data on a separate device, such as a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
or Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller. Analog outputs are generated using
particle size channel limits. These limits are set in the ANALOG OUTPUT tab of the IN/OUT
screen.
Particle data can be configured with analog output in the following way:
• Min: Sets the minimum x-axis value of the log graphical display.
• CHANNEL: Press the dropdown arrow to select the particle size to be used for
analog output generation. Channel units are set in the CHANNELS tab of the
SYSTEM screen.
• MAX: Press inside the field to define the maximum value for the particle size
channel pertaining to 20 mA. The minimum number of counts (pertaining to the 4
mA signal) is assumed to be 0.
Status Output
The status output channel can be used in either a simplified mode (i.e., good/bad) or in
a more complex fashion, which allows you to discriminate between various errors. Table
4-2 shows the various output status parameters and their associated value. In order to do
a status check, verify the status channel reads more than 18 mA.
More complex status testing will require an algorithm similar to the following:
NOTE: Set the minimum value to less than 1 (e.g., 0.1) in order to differentiate
between 0 and 1 particles. For example, when sending raw particle counts, if
the minimum is set to 1, then if 0 particle counts are received, the system will
output 1 count. This is an inherent limitation of logarithmic conversions.
Each channel has a maximum value output. The global minimum and channel-based
maximum are used to calculate the output. The two equations in this section show the
conversion used from mA to particle counts and back.
Particle counts are scaled to a normalized value, if that output option is selected, before
the conversion.
Digital In/Out
The Lasair Pro counter can be enabled for output for use with light tower and alarm
devices. Alarms must be configured first (see Chapter 7).
• Enable for particle alarms: Enables digital output signals to be sent for every
particle alarm that occurs on the Lasair Pro counter during sampling.
• Enable for system alarms: Enables digital output signals to be sent for every
system alarm that occurs on the Lasair Pro counter (e.g., calibration alarms).
• Enable for end sample: Enables digital output signals to be sent when sampling is
ended (automatically or manually).
NFC Cards
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows the Lasair Pro counter to read and write
information stored on a portable card. The card can contain:
• User data to facilitate logging into the particle counter without entering the same
information into the touchscreen. See Creating NFC Users on page 6-7.
• Recipe and location data to automatically populate sampling options on the
touchscreen. See Creating NFC Recipes on page 9-5.
On the NFC tab, you will have the option to enable the NFC capabilities of the Lasair Pro
counter. In Figure 4-8, all are enabled.
SCAN
Computer Connections
You can optionally connect the particle counter to a computer using control software
for long term memory storage, as well as data analysis. If connecting the Lasair Pro to a
computer directly or indirectly, you will need one of the following:
• USB Port – There are two USB ports, one on the front and two on the back panel,
for transferring data from the Lasair Pro particle counter to your computer via USB
mass storage device. PMS USB storage drive – P/N 1000026003
Network Configuration
Particle Measuring Systems instruments must be properly configured for Ethernet
communications in order to work. There are multiple numeric parameters required to
properly configure an instrument and a small error in one or more of these parameters can
result in no communications, or worse—sporadic communications.
All instruments support the common IPv4 standard. Valid addresses are in the range of
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. The number 255 corresponds to the special value of 0xFF in
hexadecimal. Numbers 256 or larger are not valid. Each number in the dot sequence is
sometimes called an octet.
The NETWORK tab of the COMM screen allows for the following configurations:
IP Address
The Internet Protocol (IP) address consists of two portions:
• a network portion
• a location portion
In the analogy of a telephone number, there is an area code and a phone number. Unlike
a telephone number, the network (or area code) portion of an IP address can be set to
different numbers of digits. It is not a fixed size like an area code. The location portion is
the rest of the number – everything that is not part of the network portion. The definition
of what is network and what is location is done by the network mask, described below.
Although there are a great many numbers in the range of 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255, in
almost all circumstances instruments are placed on a segregated private network that
uses a greatly reduced set of numbers. The valid ranges are shown in the following table.
The Lasair Pro can be configured with a unique IP address in the form of aaa.bbb.ccc.
ddd. Each 3-digit series is a value of 0–255.
Network Mask
The network mask is used to discern the network portion of the IP address from the
location portion, allowing the instrument to communicate outside of its local network.
From a telephone number analogy, it segregates the area code from the phone
number. It is easy to set the mask incorrectly, and when it is incorrect, it can result in
sporadic communication problems. For example, in Facility Net an instrument can be
seen as available via a Multicast probe, but trying to control the instrument causes a
communications error.
The mask is actually a 32 bit binary number consisting of some number of ones followed
by enough zeros to make 32 bits. The length of the ones depends on the network Address
Class (i.e., area code size) as well as sub-netting (i.e., something done by IT). The following
table shows the default network mask for each address class.
For large systems, IT personnel will dictate a network mask value, and the value may be
different from what is shown in the table. Make sure the network mask is set as specified
by IT. All PCs, routers and instruments on a network must use exactly the same network
mask, or communication problems will arise.
Gateway Address
The gateway address is a special address used to allow communications outside of the
local network. In the telephone analogy, it allows placing long distance calls. In many (if
not most) situations, a gateway address is not required.
The default gateway address set when restoring defaults to a Particle Measuring Systems
instrument is 10.255.0.60. Enter as aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, where each 3-digit series is a value
of 0–255. This address should be set to whatever is required by IT.
Multicast Address
The multicast address is used by Facility Net and Pharmaceutical Net to query all
instruments attached to a local network. The valid multicast address range is defined as
224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. From a practical standpoint addresses in the 224.0.X.X range
should not be used as many of them are reserved for other communications.
Particle Measuring Systems assigns a factory default multicast address of 224.100.100.1 to
all instruments. This address generally does not need to be changed, but alternates may
be entered in the form of aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, where each 3-digit series is a value of 0–255.
The exception is when sensors are integrated into a large network. In this situation, IT may
recommend an alternative multicast address to avoid network conflicts.
MAC Address
All Ethernet devices have a MAC (Media Access Control) address. This address may be
thought of as an Ethernet serial number. It is unique for all devices. If an instrument
needs to be replaced with a different instrument for either calibration or service, the
service technician will duplicate the old instrument’s IP address into the new instrument.
However, the MAC address of the new instrument will be unique.
In Particle Measuring Systems instruments the MAC address is set during production. The
value is permanently stored in non-volatile memory on the main processor circuit board.
(The MAC address will change if the main circuit board is replaced.) The MAC address may
be displayed via terminal emulation (i.e., USB Micro B service interface) by using the status
command.
Routers and switches keep track of which MAC address is attached where. For that reason,
it is important for the instrument to tell a router or switch who is attached. For all Particle
Measuring Systems instruments, this is done at least once when the instrument boots.
In some newer instruments, the MAC address is announced to the switch or router every
time a network connection is detected. Without this mechanism, it would be possible for
routers to operate for an extended period of time without recognizing which MAC address
is mapped to which IP address.
After making changes to the IP Address, Network Mask, Gateway Address or Multicast
Address, press to save settings. The Lasair Pro will reboot with the new settings
after confirmation.
1. Retrieve the network address parameters from the instrument. Use one of the
following methods:
a. Use terminal emulation software such as PuTTY or HyperTerminal, the USB
Micro B serial service interface, and the “sta” command.
b. From the HOME screen of the Lasair Pro, navigate to the NETWORK tab of the
COMM screen. Note that parameters can be changed on this tab.
2. Determine a compatible network address and mask to set the PC. For example, an
instrument has address 10.12.43.217 and mask value 255.255.0.0. The PC must
use exactly the same mask value (i.e., 255.255.0.0). The address can be selected
as any valid address so long as the network portion is kept the same. Therefore,
10.12.43.216 would be acceptable, and 10.12.0.1 could also be used.
3. Configure the PC to talk at the selected address:
a. Navigate to the Ethernet or Local Area Connection Properties window.
i. In Windows 10, use the following navigation:
NOTE: If you don’t see “Ethernet” as a network option, choose “LAN” or “Local Area
Connection”.
NOTE: Do not select anything with the word “Wireless” or the word “Virtual”.
e. Click the OK button to close the window. Click OK again to exit LAN
configuration.
1. Connect the Lasair Pro counter to a PC using a USB Micro B serial cable. Windows
10 should automatically load the appropriate driver for proper communication. If
not, download the driver from here: https://ftdichip.com/drivers/.
2. On the PC, open your terminal emulation software (PuTTY or HyperTerminal).
3. Set the instrument addresses as follows:
4. After setting the addresses, use the write command to save the addresses. The
instrument will reboot and apply the new address settings.
Default settings for sampling can be changed and applied to the next sample run.
This chapter describes the general configuration options, with the following chapters
contributing to operation, data display and collection:
SETTINGS Tab
Press and then (SAMPLE). You should now see the SETTINGS tab.
Sampling Setup
The user can configure a set number of samples or enable continuous sampling (∞).
• Number of samples: The Lasair Pro will perform the number of samples indicated
here without the user needing to press the Start or Stop button on the HOME
screen.
• Continuous sampling (∞): Sampling will continue with the set configuration
until the user presses the Stop button on the HOME screen. For a full list of HOME
screen buttons, see Icons and Buttons of the HOME Screen on page 3-9.
Delays
Time in the format of HH:MM:SS can be added at the start or between samples.
Sample By
Sampling can be configured to stop after a certain duration of time or after a certain
volume of sampling medium (e.g., air) has been sampled.
• Time: If selected, the Lasair Pro will sample for a set period of time. Press inside
the field to adjust the sample time. The format is HH:MM:SS.
• Volume: If selected, the Lasair Pro will sample a set volume of sampling medium.
Press inside this field to adjust the sample volume. The unit of volume can be
changed just below this area of the screen.
Units
Normalized particle counts can have the following volume units:
Data
Particle counts can be displayed as raw or normalized counts:
• Raw (N): Purely a numeric value of the particles counted by the sensor with no
associated volume.
• Normalized (N/m3 or N/ft3 or N/l): The number of particles counted by the sensor
within a unit of volume.
Buttons
The Sampling Setup Report summarizes the current user configuration of the following:
• SETTINGS and ADVANCED tab of the SAMPLE screen
• GENERAL, PARTICLES, ENVIRONMENTAL, and TREND tab of the ALARMS screen
(see Chapter 7)
ADVANCED Tab
Press ADVANCED at the top of the screen to access this tab.
Sampling Start
The following choices determine how sampling will start on the Lasair Pro counter:
-- NOTICE --
Note that NFC users will be unable to log into the Lasair Pro if the Power up
selection is chosen. Ensure a non-NFC user is enabled for logging in.
Options
The following options can be enabled or disabled:
• Cycle: Enables the continuous collection of a finite number of samples without the
user needing to press the Start button on the HOME screen after each sampling.
The number of samples is set on the SETTINGS tab (Number of samples).
• Continuous Pump: Keeps the pump active outside of sampling operation.
• Beep: Enables the user to determine how many particles counted in a sample will
trigger an audio cue. The pop-up in Figure 5-4 appears on the HOME screen when
enabled.
• Print averages: Automatically includes average particle counts for each configured
channel size in the printed report, the USB report, or both. If particle counts are
given as raw data, the print averages feature will include both normalized and raw
average counts.
• Print report: Automatically prints Final Sample Report using the thermal printer (if
available).
• Save USB report: Automatically saves Final Sample Report to a PDF report. An
example is shown in Figure 5-5. See Final Sample Report Example on page 10-11
for more details.
Alarm Title
Alarm Reason
Monitoring Mode
Monitoring mode uses preconfigured sampling plans for locations. When enabled,
changes to sampling plans and their associated locations are restricted until the
monitoring plan has been completed or canceled. This mode works best when sampling
plans are saved as recipes and assigned to locations. The HOME screen displays maximum
and average counts, and lists the particles broken down by size and location.
NOTE: The user can use previously created locations or virtual locations for their
monitoring plan. These locations will appear in the particle count averages list
on the HOME screen.
3. The Monitoring Mode slider will now be activated. Press for Switch Mode options.
4. In the Switch Mode window, you must select the number of locations equal to
those set in step 2. This can be done in two ways:
a. Use the dropdown arrows for Area and Room to adjust the Location(s)
selected area, and press on any of the locations listed to select. Selected
locations will have an adjacent blue vertical bar. Previously made
assignments will affect the locations listing. See Checking Assignments on
page 8-5.
b. You may also enable the Add virtual slider, which creates temporary
locations to be used only for the sampling to be performed after enabling
Monitoring Mode. These locations are labeled with the "Virtual loc #XXX"
format, and are not stored by the system for later use.
5. When you have made a selection equal to the Number of sampling locations, you
will be able to press OK.
6. You will be automatically taken to the HOME screen, which will display differently
while Monitoring Mode is activated.
7. Check the selected location in the top right corner. If you would like to change the
selected location, open the dropdown and double-press on the desired location.
9. You can take multiple samples at each location as many times as desired. The
maximum and average counts can be viewed by swiping from right to left once
across the screen. Counts will always be normalized.
10. You can also view average values for each location by swiping from left to right
once more across the screen.
11. After each sample has completed, you will see the following message. Press OK to
confirm.
12. After samples have been collected at all locations you will see the following
message. Press OK to confirm.
13. You may continue to take as many samples at each location as desired.
14. After completing your sampling plan, navigate to the second display of the HOME
Printer) to generate your Cleanroom Monitoring Report. See Figure 5-13 for an
15. Press to terminate Monitoring Mode. After confirmation, the HOME screen
NOTE: If you generate a Cleanroom Monitoring Report before all sampling locations
have completed, you will see a general estimation ("0+") in the Samples
per Location field on the report. Generate the report after all sampling has
completed to ensure the field's specificity.
Sampling Accessories
Sample Probes
A standard isokinetic sampling probe (ISP), constructed out of Ultem® 1000, is included
with the particle counter that can be mounted directly onto the instrument’s sample inlet.
Or, to extend the reach of the sample probe, sample tubing can be added.
Optional Probes
The following isokinetic sampling probes (ISPs) are available and are dependent on the
unit’s configuration.
Positioning Accessories
For more precise positioning, the following accessories are available from Particle
Measuring Systems:
Tripods
• 316L Stainless Steel Table Stand – P/N 1000023413
• Table tripod – P/N 1000000979 (Not for use with the Lasair Pro 5100 unit)
Wall/Hand/Tripod Adapters
A wall/hand/tripod adapter, specific to the particle counter model, is included and
shipped with each Lasair Pro particle counter. Additional adapters are available for
purchase, if needed:
Thermal Paper
• Standard thermal paper – P/N 1000024998
• Cleanroom thermal paper – P/N 1000024977
For users who desire to use the Isokinetic Sampling Probe (ISP) remotely with a handheld
accessory, there is the option of using a handheld isokinetic probe attachment (HHIPA).
The HHIPA is ideally designed for filter scanner applications where the standard ISP
is not suitable. The HHIPA meets the requirements of ISO 14644-3, Section B.6.2.4,
“Determination of Probe Size”, and can be used for filter scanning applications.
HHIPA Accessory
Flowrate
The HHIPA probe is available in three different flowrate configurations, depending on the
flowrate of your Lasair Pro particle counter. Those flowrates are:
• 100 LPM
Depending on the flowrate of the Lasair Pro Particle Counter, the size and the shape of the
HHIPA horn are slightly different as well as the size of the barb fitting and tubing ID.
Tubing
All units are supplied with the same ergonomic handle, a barb fitting to attach tubing
and 10 feet of tubing to connect to the Lasair Pro Particle Counter. Each of the probes is
supplied with 10 feet (3 meters) of tubing, but it can be replaced with tubing up to the
maximum length allowed for the instrument (8 meters). The user should take into account
particle transport losses when using longer lengths of tubing and should minimize the
length of tubing between the HHIPA and the particle counter whenever possible.
Application
Tubing is connected to the barb fitting located on the rear of the HHIPA. The other end of
the tubing connects to the Lasair Pro Particle Counter’s sample inlet.
For filter scanning applications it is most common to utilize the audio beep function of
the Lasair Pro Particle Counter. This feature allows the user to scan a filter without looking
at the screen of the Lasair Pro, and to hear an audio sound when particles are detected.
Go to the DISPLAY tab of the DISPLAY screen for volume adjustment, and ensure audible
alarms are enabled (see GENERAL Tab in Chapter 7).
The Lasair Pro particle counter is shipped without security enabled, allowing first-time
users to access all screens and settings. Access can be made limited by creating users
and enabling security. Once enabled, there are four tiers of accessibility: administrator,
supervisor, operator, and no login.
Security Overview
See the following sections for information on individual SECURITY tabs:
Usernames
The Lasair Pro can manage and internally store up to 100 customizable usernames.
Usernames can be a minimum of 3 characters, with a maximum of 32 characters in length.
Each username must be unique. Once set, usernames cannot be changed.
Passwords
Passwords must be at least 8 characters and no more than 16 characters in length. The
Lasair Pro stores passwords in an encrypted form, and does not store unencrypted
passwords to prevent users or Particle Measuring Systems from displaying or exporting
unencrypted passwords.
Depending on configuration settings chosen by the administrator, passwords may have
an expiration and be chosen by the user. They may also be required to have a minimum
length longer than 6 characters.
Access Levels
The Lasair Pro allows users to be associated with different access levels. Once security is
enabled, No Login will be the default access level.
Name Description
No Login This access level supports viewing the HOME screen and logging in.
This access level supports operating basic instrument function on a
Operator
day-to-day basis.
This access level supports modifying some instrument settings at a
Supervisor
management level.
Administrator This access level supports all instrument capabilities.
Table 6-1. Access levels
NOTE: Permissions are the same for NFC access levels. For example, Administrator
and Administrator NFC have the same permissions.
A summary of the accessible instrument screen/menu for each access level is provided in
Table 6-2.
The user’s access level is selected when the user is created. Like the username, it cannot
be changed at a later time. The only user data that can be changed is the password.
Activate/Deactivate Users
User accounts can be activated and deactivated from the USERS tab by administrators.
This is done by touching the ON/OFF column for a specific user. Orange indicates the user
is enabled, while gray indicates it is disabled.
NOTE: When security is enabled, the Lasair Pro prevents the disable of the
Administrator account currently logged into the instrument.
NOTE: When security is enabled, the Lasair Pro prevents an administrator from
disabling their own account. In order to disable the current administrative
account, security must be disabled or another administrative user must log in
to the instrument.
Enabling Security
5. You should now see the new user listed beneath the column headers. Select the
portion of the row under the ON/OFF column to activate the user. The vertical line
beside the row number will be orange when activated.
NOTE: On the HOME screen, press the button to view status, username, and
access level information. See Security on page 3-12 for more details.
2. Select your username from the User dropdown, and enter the user’s password.
Disabling Security
Security can only be disabled by an administrator.
3. Go to the SETTINGS tab and press the Enable Security slider. The orange indicator
will fade in color and move to the left side before the HOME screen automatically
appears.
Editing a User
If security is enabled, the logged-in user will only be able to change their own password,
not their Access level. Security must be disabled first and the user de-activated before the
Access level can be changed.
1. Log in as the user with the password to be edited. If security has yet to be enabled,
skip this step.
Deleting Users
While logged in as an administrator, any other user can be deleted. If security is not
enabled, any user, including administrators, can be deleted.
2. Go to the NFC tab and press the Enable Security and Enable Write NFC indicators.
A light orange dot indicates the setting has not been enabled.
SCAN
4. Go to the USERS tab and press .
5. Select any type of NFC user (Operator NFC, Supervisor NFC, or Administrator NFC)
from the Access level dropdown. Your username will generate automatically.
6. Press inside the Password and Confirm password fields to open the keyboard and
enter your password.
7. Press OK to create the new NFC user.
8. You should now see the new user listed beneath the column headers. Select the
portion of the row under the ON/OFF column to activate the NFC user. The vertical
line beside the row number will be orange when activated (see Figure 6-3 on page
6-5).
10. Select the recently created NFC user from the User dropdown.
11. Press inside the NFC operator name field and enter your personalized username.
12. Press Write.
13. Press your NFC card to the NFC card reader located on the right side of the Lasair
Pro counter.
14. Wait as the user is written to the NFC card. Continue to hold the card in place.
15. Once complete, the message NFC USER card is successfully written will appear
in green. The NFC user can now use this specific card to log into the Lasair Pro
counter without using the keyboard.
NOTE: If user information has already been written to the NFC card, the older data
will be automatically overwritten. Only one user can be written to an NFC card.
-- NOTICE --
Note that NFC users will be unable to log into the Lasair Pro if the Power up
sampling start selection is chosen (see Sampling Start on page 5-6). Ensure a
non-NFC user is enabled for logging in.
Settings Tab
The SETTINGS tab allows an administrator to enable or disable security, enable or disable
the auto-logout feature,and configure password settings.
All settings are described in Table 6-3 on page 6-11.
PASSWORDS
Activates password expiration
Expiration
after a set number of days.
Period before Sets the number of days before
Expiration passwords expire. Counts down
(days) after the password is set.
Activates a minimum password
Min Length
length.
Minimum
Password Sets the minimum number of
Length password characters.
(characters)
Activates the option to use repeat
Repetition
passwords.
Different
Sets the amount of passwords
Passwords
before the same password can be
Before Reuse
reused again.
(number)
When activated, this setting
allows the user to set their own
User set
password. When deactivated,
password
passwords are created by the
administrator.
Table 6-3. SETTINGS tab, SECURITY
Users Tab
The primary feature of this tab is a table with all entered users. A lock icon appears next
to the logged-in administrator inside the Access Level column. The table has the following
columns:
• ON/OFF: Allows the administrator to enable or disable specific users of the Lasair
Pro.
• USER NAME: Allows the administrator to edit the user name.
Each user name is unique. When adding or editing a username, the firmware will
prevent duplicate entries.
• ACCESS LEVEL: Allows the administrator to edit the user’s access level.
• PASSWORD: Allows the administrator to modify a user password.
Delete All
NOTE: When security is enabled, the
instrument prevents the removal of
the Administrator account currently
logged into the instrument.
4. When you see a small number in the top-right corner of the print icon chosen, the
report is queuing. Do not remove the USB key at this time.
Example:
Audit Tab
The Lasair Pro will gather all user activity into an audit trail,
organizing by type and date/time. To enable the audit trail
functionality, toggle the Enable audit trail button so that the Check out this quick
orange indicator dot is on the right. tutorial video!
The audit trail is recorded and stored using the Lasair Pro
counter’s internal memory. The number of entries before SCAN
auto-deletion can be set between 2000 and 30000. When
changing the number of audit trail records stored by the
instrument, reboot the instrument immediately after the
change is made to properly enable the new setting.
The Audit Data tab lists the activities of configured users, grouped by the location of
activity (Security, Recipe, Sampling, Data, etc). Default sorting is by date/time, with
earliest shown first.
NOTE: The CSV and XML exports generated on the AUDIT and AUDIT DATA tabs are
identical.
Alarm limits can be set for all available particle and environmental channels. One particle
alarm may be set for up to four particle size channels—and each particle alarm may be
individually enabled or disabled.
Use the following tabs to configure alarm settings:
Navigation
Press and then (ALARMS). You should now see the GENERAL tab.
GENERAL Tab
The GENERAL tab allows the user to enable or disable the following options:
• Enable Alarms: Enables all alarms (particle, environmental, and trend). When the
button is disabled, all alarms and alarm settings are disabled. Alarms are triggered
after warning limits are reached.
• Enable Warnings: Enables all particle warnings. When the button is disabled, all
warnings and warning settings are disabled. Warnings are triggered prior to alarms.
• Enable System Alarms: Enables Pump, Laser, Coincidence alarms during
sampling.
• Enable Alarm Reasons: Enables the alarm reason feature. The user may predefine
up to 32 alarm reasons, 32 characters in length, and assign an alarm reason to a
sample if the sample contains a particle, environmental or trend alarm.
• Enable Audible Alarms: Enables or disables an audible buzzer when an alarm
occurs.
• Print report on Alarm: Enables printing of the sampling report on alarm to the
thermal printer.
• Save USB report: Enables printing on alarm to an attached USB key.
PARTICLES Tab
The table on this tab defines alarms for each available particle size channel. The left side
lists particle warnings, and the right side lists particle alarms.
• N
• N/ft³
• N/m³
• N/ℓ
DATA
The first and third column are used to enable or disable warnings and alarms. Press inside
the cell to turn the alarm on for the respective particle size. When the checkbox is not
selected the respective particle alarm is turned off.
ENVIRONMENTAL Tab
Environmental (or analog) channel alarms are configured on the ENVIRONMENTAL tab of
the IN/OUT screen (see Environmental (Analog) Input on page 4-6). The same analog
channels displayed in the ENVIRONMENTAL tab of the ALARMS screen are also displayed
on the HOME screen by swiping left.
The ENVIRONMENTAL tab displays all analog channel alarms in tabular format. Changes
are made on the ENVIRONMENTAL tab of the IN/OUT screen. Going by column, the user is
able to:
• NAME: Change the default display name of the analog channel (Analog 1, Analog 2,
etc.) to a user-defined name. There is a 16-character limit.
• UNITS: Set the units of the analog channel. There is a 10-character limit.
• MIN: Set the minimum values for alarm triggering. Values at or below the minimum
value will trigger the alarm. Four digit places are required.
• MAX: Set the maximum values for alarm triggering. Values at or above the
maximum value will also trigger the alarm. Four digit places are required.
• ON/OFF: Enable or disable any analog channel alarm.
TREND Tab
The TREND tab allows the user to define trend alarms for a specific channel size. The
triggering value of the alarm is displayed on the trend graph (see GRAPH Tab on page
10-17). When the alarm for a channel is set, it will display as a horizontal line on the graph
with the color of the channel it belongs to. The y-axis position of the line will correspond
to the alarm limit value. When the trend alarm condition is reached, the particle counter
will trigger a sample alarm.
NOTE: Channels listed on the TREND tab are configured in the TREND tab of the
DISPLAY screen. See TREND Tab on page 10-4.
The TREND tab displays the trend alarms for all configured particle channels in tabular
format. Going by column, the user is able to:
Sample # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Particle Counts 900 1100 1100 1100 900 900 1100
N M
1 1 Off On On On Off Off On
1 3 Off On On On On On On
2 3 Off Off On On On Off Off
3 3 Off Off Off On Off Off Off
REASONS Tab
The REASONS tab allows the user to define pre-set alarm reasons to select for alarm
acknowledgement of particle or environmental alarms. Alarm reasons can be created,
deleted, modified, enabled, and disabled. All alarm reasons are automatically enabled
after creation. Users may define up to 30 different alarm reasons, and each alarm reason
may be up to 32 characters in length.
Delete
Deletes the selected alarm reason from the Lasair Pro.
Selected
A confirmation window appears before the reason is
Alarm
deleted.
Reason
Delete
All Alarm Deletes all alarm reasons from the list.
Reasons
Creates the Alarm Reasons Report on the inserted
Save to USB key. The report contains the list of current alarm
USB reasons saved to the Lasair Pro. This button is only
activated when a USB key is inserted.
NOTE: The Lasair Pro particle counter automatically adjusts alarm settings according
to the changes you made in the sample settings so that the proportions will
remain constant.
NOTE: When changing between All channels mode and Pharmaceuticals mode (see
CHANNELS Tab on page 12-14), the alarm settings will not transfer properly.
Alarm settings will need to be reestablished when changing between modes.
NOTE: Alarm Activation: Once an alarm indication occurs on the display during
operation, the alarm will remain active until it is acknowledged by the user.
In Figure 7-6, both an alarm and warning have been triggered for the sample’s raw (N)
particle counts. The 0.30 µm size channel was set to trigger an alarm at 5,000 counts,
and the 0.50 µm size channel was set trigger a warning at 1,000 counts. All alarms and
warnings are acknowledged by pressing the Alarm Acknowledgement button (circled in
Figure 7-6) and confirming the Alarm Acknowledgement window.
The Alarm Acknowledgement window allows the user to view alarm details and either
define an alarm reason to apply to the sampling data, or select an alarm reason defined
in the REASONS Tab to apply to the sampling data. An alarm reason can be selected for a
single alarm or for all remaining alarms in the queue.
NOTE: When acknowledging alarms, the option Apply to all remaining samples
only applies that alarm acknowledgement to samples that have already been
taken. It does not apply to any samples in progress, or that have not been
started.
NOTE: Only enabled alarm reasons will be shown in the drop-down list.
Once the alarm reason has been selected and the user has pressed the OK button, the user
will be prompted to confirm the selection.
If the device is powered down during the alarm acknowledgement phase, all samples with
particle or analog alarms that have not yet been assigned an alarm reason will be assigned
the non-customizable alarm reason “No reason provided.”
If you are moving the instrument to different sampling points, the Lasair Pro particle
counter lets you categorize and name these points in LOCATIONS.
Areas, rooms, and locations can be added individually or generated automatically with
numbering between 1 and 100. You can store up to 1000 locations, rooms, and areas
combined.
You are free to add only the items you need. For example, you may choose to only use
locations to refer to your critical sampling points, forgoing the use of rooms and areas.
Areas, rooms, and locations are selectable from the HOME screen once created, and
sampling data will be labeled with location data whether it is assigned or unassigned.
Figure 8-3. Sampling data (left), and the HOME screen (right)
1. Go to > (LOCATIONS).
2. Press .
3. If using the full hierarchy, it is best to create areas, rooms, and locations in that
order. Select Area as the Item type and press the Item name field to open the
keyboard.
4. Press OK to confirm the Item name, then OK again to add the item.
6. From the Parent item dropdown, select your previously created Area to assign the
area to the room.
9. From the Parent item dropdown, select your previously created Room to assign
the location to the room.
NOTE: Note the Parent item will include both the room and its associated area.
1. Go to > (LOCATIONS).
2. In the Type dropdown, select the option you intend to multiply. For the quickest
assignment, first select the largest Parent item you wish to use: Area > Room >
Location.
NOTE: If you do not intend to assign locations to rooms, or rooms to areas, skip to
step 3 and finish with step 5. Choose Location from the Type dropdown.
3. Press .
4. In the Auto Fill dialog, press inside the fields to configure the entry with the
keyboard:
a. The Base name is the text applied to each entry.
b. The Number determines how many entries will be generated.
5. Press OK.
6. Choose the next largest option from the Type dropdown. If you selected Area
in step 2, you should now select Room. If you selected Room in step 2, select
Location.
7. Depending on your choice in step 6, you will have the option to select from the
Area dropdown only, or both the Area and Room dropdown. Choose the entry you
intend to assign to your multiple Room or Location entries.
NOTE: Here, the (Unassigned) option indicates you have not created any entries of
that type.
8. Press .
9. In the Auto Fill dialog, press inside the fields to configure the entry with the
keyboard, as done is step 4. Press OK.
10. If you are using the full hierarchy, perform steps 6 -7 to create assigned Locations.
Checking Assignments
1. You can check assignments by using the Type, Area, and Room dropdown arrows
on the LOCATIONS screen.
2. From the Area and/or Room dropdown, select any combination to populate the
Type listing with the existing assignments.
NOTE: Selecting an Area and/or Room with the dropdown arrows automatically
NOTE: When using the button for adding multiple locations and/or rooms
within a hierarchy, select the Parent items (Area and/or Room) using the
2. The top button, , displays the Area and Room listing. The bottom button,
3. Double tap the Room or Location selection to complete. The HOME screen will
now display your choice of Room and Location to associate with sampling data.
1. Go to > (LOCATIONS).
2. Press to delete all location and assignment data. Recipes will become
3. After confirming deletion by pressing OK, you will have the option to recover data
until the Lasair Pro instrument is restarted.
Buttons
The following table lists the buttons of the LOCATIONS screen.
The Location Hierarchy Report displays areas, rooms, locations and their assignments
configured in the LOCATIONS tab of the LOCATIONS screen.
A recipe is a set of sampling or statistical parameters which can be saved and recalled
by name or by location. Recipes not only save time and effort, but add a quality control
measure to ensure consistency between locations and among employees. Up to 100
recipes can be stored on the Lasair Pro.
NOTE: The text color of the recipes refers to its type: Certification (Magenta),
Monitoring (Blue), and Sampling (Black). These categories are based on the
type of report generated.
2. Press to open the keyboard to name the new recipe. Recipe names can
include up to 16 characters.
3. You can now find your recipe and load it at any time if settings change from
(RECIPES).
1. Go to > (RECIPES).
4. Press to save the recipe to a USB. Press to print the recipe using
SCAN
2. Press and choose the recipe, area and room from the dropdown menus.
3. Select the Location from the adjacent list. The Location list is generated based on
the area and room selection. See Adding a New Area, Room, and Location on
page 8-3 for more information.
4. If you want the location to be virtual, select Add virtual.
5. Select OK when finished.
6. After returning to the SETUP tab, you will see beside the recipe with an
assigned location.
2. Go to the NFC tab and press the Enable Location/Recipes and Enable Write NFC
indicators. A gray dot indicates the setting has not been enabled.
6. On the ASSIGNMENTS tab, you should see a list of your created recipes and their
area, room, and location assignments. If you have not assigned the recipe to an
area, room, and location, do so now. See Assigning a Location to a Recipe on
page 9-4 for more information.
8. Press inside the NFC recipe name field and enter the recipe name of the NFC
recipe recently created.
9. Press Write.
10. Press your NFC card to the NFC card reader located on the right side of the Lasair
Pro counter.
11. Wait as the recipe is written to the NFC card. Continue to hold the card in place.
12. Once complete, the message NFC RECIPE card is successfully written will
appear in green. The NFC user can now use this specific card to sync the recipe
configuration with the Lasair Pro counter without using the keyboard.
NOTE: If user information has already been written to the NFC card, the older data will
be automatically overwritten. Only one recipe can be written to an NFC card.
Delete Erases the selected recipe from the Lasair Pro counter’s internal
Recipe memory.
Delete All Erases all recipes from the Lasair Pro counter. A warning/
Recipes confirmation prompt is displayed before the recipes are erased.
Modify
Select the recipe from the list and press this button to edit recipe
Recipe
name.
Name
View
Press to view all recipe parameters.
Recipe
Loads selected recipe into current settings. You may still make
Load
adjustments to settings after a specific recipe is loaded.
Print Prints the selected recipe to the Lasair Pro thermal printer
Return to
Press to return to the HOME screen.
Home
Modify
Modifies the selected assignment.
Assignment
Recipe Details
You can view the details of saved recipes on the SETUP tab of the RECIPES screen by
The tabs of the DISPLAY screen allow the user to adjust screen and sound parameters,
configure channel settings, set graphical displays, and insert report data. Tabs under the
DATA screen allow the user to view previous sampling data in a variety of formats.
You can view sample data in a number of ways on the HOME and DATA screens, in
addition to reports. Tables and graphs change based on your selections made to the
parameters described in this chapter:
Tabs of the DISPLAY screen:
DISPLAY Tab
Use the Options tab to adjust the display brightness, screen saver, alarm signal volume,
and click button volume. Table 10-1 describes all settings on this tab.
Brightness
NOTE: This setting affects
battery life.
TREND Tab
The options of the TREND tab of the DISPLAY screen pertain to the fourth display option
( ) on the MAIN screen. See Table 10-2 for a description of each option.
HISTOGRAM Tab
On the Histogram tab, you can configure settings for the graphical and report data
display. See Table 10-3 on page 10-7 for a description of each setting on this screen.
SCALE
Enable Auto Enables graphical displays to auto
Scale scale with data.
Represents the maximum y-axis
value for Percent of full scale, Linear
and Log(arithmic) scale.
• When Percent of full scale
is selected, this field displays
Max the maximum value (5 - 100)
for this display mode.
• When the Linear or Log scale
mode is selected, the field
displays a default value
(100000 for either option).
Table 10-3. HISTOGRAM tab, DISPLAY
REPORTS Tab
Reports can be personalized to include additional text used in the report layout for PDF
files. The REPORTS tab allows the user to add the following text to sampling reports:
Reports Overview
You can output sampling results to the following:
NOTE: For information about transferring sampling data to PMS software, see the
user guide that comes with the software.
After completing a sample, you can press one of the following buttons on the HOME
screen to transfer the results:
Save to
Saves the report as a PDF to the USB key.
USB
17 Particle Data
18 µm ∆ (N) ∑ (N)
19 0.3 6,679 8,751
19 0.5 1,371 2,072
19 1.0 675 701
19 5.0 20 26
19 10.0 6 6
19 25.0 0 0
20 Volume: 0.0047 m3 Flow: 0.03 m3/min
21 Duration: 00:00:10
22
Environmental Data
23 Avg Min Max
24 Analog 1 mA 8.2 8.1 8.4
24 Analog 2 mA 15.8 15.8 15.9
24 Analog 3 mA NaN NaN NaN
24 Analog 4 mA NaN NaN NaN
25 Alarms:
26 Alarm Reason:
NOTE: The numbers on the example report are for description purposes only and
do NOT appear on the actual file output.
DATA Screen
Results of individual samples and trending of multiple samples can be viewed with the
tabs of the DATA screen.
TABLE Tab
The TABLE tab of the DATA screen displays all sampling and environmental sensor
data stored internally on the Lasair Pro counter in a list format. The list is automatically
updated each time a new sample is completed. All stored data displays unless filters have
been set.
Use the scroll bars on the right side and bottom of the data table to go up, down, left and
right. Column order can be adjusted by pressing the arrows in the column headers.
All of the following columns can be re-ordered:
GRAPH Tab
B C
NOTE: The TABLE and GRAPH tabs support data filtering. Press to filter the
display to show specific ranges of data.
display to send the report to an inserted USB key. See Figure 10-9 for examples.
NOTE: Sampling data and graphs have been shown on one page for simplicity. Graphs
will always display on a separate page.
Buttons
Delete All Deletes all sampling data from the Lasair Pro.
Historical Data A confirmation appears before deletion.
Options
Data
Allows the user to configure the units of their sampling data.
Scale
• Percent of full scale: Displays the size channel’s value as a percentage of the
current maximum value. This option is disabled for the Historical Trend graph.
• Linear: Displays the size channel’s value as a comparison to the linear maximum
y-axis value. The value is located above each bar.
• Log: Displays the size channel’s value as a comparison to the logarithmic
maximum y-axis value. The value is located above each bar.
Channels
Allows the user to:
• Configure which configured size channels will be included in the display. Channels
can be configured in the CHANNELS tab of the SYSTEM screen.
• Enable Moving averages, which is the sampling average displayed beside the
graph. The Size field is the set number of samples (2-10) used to calculate the
average.
Limits
Allows the user to adjust the display of configured particle alarm levels. These levels are
configured in the PARTICLES tab of the ALARMS screen.
Overview
The Lasair Pro particle counter can be configured for certification statistics when in
Statistics Mode. A choice of certification standards includes ISO 14644-1:2015, FS-209E, EU
GMP, China GMP, and AVERAGE.
Selecting the certification standard and class automatically sets the particle count limits
for the sampling location. After configuring parameters such as the size of the room to
be certified and its state (dynamic or static), enabling Statistics Mode opens a prompt
window for the user to select their locations to sample. The user is automatically taken
to the HOME screen to start the sampling process, where upon successful completion, a
report can be generated.
HOME Screen
In Statistics Mode, the HOME screen and its data displays are adjusted to include the
standard, limits, and locations configured on the STATISTICS screen. Refer to Figure 3-2
on page 3-7 for the details not described in Figure 11-2.
REMAINING VOLUME
TO BE SAMPLED COMPLETED LOCATIONS/TOTAL
TERMINATE
STATISTICS PLAN
Figure 11-2. HOME screen, Statistics Mode
Data Displays
A B
C D
Figure 11-3. Swipe left to switch between displays
In Statistics Mode, the following data displays are available on the HOME screen:
• A. Cumulative particle count display: For each channel size, the table displays
the particle count limit to meet the standard, and the cumulative particle count for
the current volume sampled at the location.
• B. Maximum and Average counts display: For each channel size, the table
displays the maximum and average cumulative particle count recorded for all
locations.
• C. Completed sampling data by location: Displays all completed sampling
data for each location and each particle size, including those not enabled for the
statistics plan. Scrollbars on the right side and bottom of the table allow the entire
table to be shown.
NOTE: All particle count data is normalized, meaning it has been divided by the
sample volume.
NOTE: When the Statistics Mode is enabled, TCP/IP communications are disabled.
NOTE: When Statistics Mode is enabled, global alarms are automatically disabled. You
must exit Statistics Mode to change alarm parameters.
Average Mode
Average mode calculates simple statistics on data from one or more locations.
A B
• A. Average and cumulative normalized counts: Average values refer to the mean
particle count data for all samples across all locations, directly comparable to
cumulative normalized counts (counts of a certain particle size and larger over the
configured sample volume) for all locations.
• B. Average, maximum, and 95% UCL statistics: Average values refer to the mean
particle count data for all samples across all locations, directly comparable to the
maximum particle size count of all samples, and the 95% Upper Confidence Limit,
a more conservative value indicating how many particles or less of a certain size
are found within the tested locations with 95% certainty.
NOTE: 95% UCL will only be calculated for the FS209E standard with sample numbers
configured as ≥ 2 and ≤ 9. The “Average” shall be used otherwise.
• C. Average particle counts by size and location: Organizes data into tabular
format by location and the average count for each particle size. Swipe right and left
to view the table in its entirety.
Results
You can print or save a classification report similar in scope to the other standard options
• Average particle count of a certain size for all samples (Mean), maximum particle
count of all samples for a certain particle size (Max), how different each sample
differs from the mean of all samples or standard deviation (SD), and 95% upper
confidence limit (95% UCL) for each particle size.
• Average cumulative normalized counts for each particle size at each location. Units
are either Avg(N/m3) or Avg(N/ft3).
Switch Mode
After enabling Statistics Mode, the user is prompted for a selection of locations. Previously
created areas, rooms, and locations can be selected here, in addition to virtual locations.
Virtual locations are not stored for later use in the Lasair Pro, but are generated specifically
for one-time use after Statistics Mode is enabled. They are labeled as “Virtual loc #01” and
so on in sampling data and reports.
STANDARDS Tab
• Standard: Set the cleanliness standard to determine the particle count limits for
an area.
• Class: Set the cleanliness level of the area to be certified.
• Flow: Set the room’s airflow conditions to laminar or turbulent. Only available
when using the FS-209E standard.
• Room state: Set the Class options to pertain to Static (At rest) or Dynamic (In
operation) conditions.
• Standard Units: Set the units to meters (m) or feet (ft).
• µm: Enable or disable particle size channels.
SETUP Tab
Configuration Settings
The following table describes the settings the users can configure before enabling
Statistics Mode. Once Statistics Mode is enabled, settings cannot be changed until the
Statistics plan has been terminated.
Print to
Prints the Certification Setup
Thermal
Report to the thermal printer.
Printer
Table 11-1. SETUP tab, STATISTICS
The Certification Setup Report displays the current parameters of the STANDARDS and
SETUP tabs of the STATISTICS screen.
Walkthrough
This section describes the general step-by-step process of conducting a statistics plan. The
following is an example only.
2. Configure the STANDARDS and SETUP tabs. In this example, we will be using the
ISO 14644-1:2015 standard for ISO Class 7. The Area of the room to be sampled is
1000 m3.
3. After settings are configured, press the Statistics mode slider button to enable
Statistics Mode. Note that once this button is pressed, all parameters in the
STANDARDS tab cannot be changed. On the SETUP tab, the Area and units cannot
be changed.
4. In the Switch Mode window, select the locations to be included in the statistics
plan. You can leave the area, room, and location unassigned, but the Number of
Locations selection made on the SETUP tab must match the number of location
selections in this window.
5. Press OK when done. You will be automatically taken to the HOME screen.
7. After the sample has completed, you will see either of the following messages. If
you did not enable Sample Confirmation, you will see Figure 11-12. If you enabled
Sample Confirmation, you will see Figure 11-13.
NOTE: If you choose to reject the sample data, it will not be used in the final report.
You will be prompted to start the next sample in the series.
9. To save and view the report data, you have the following options:
• Swipe left across the touchscreen to view all the data displays.
• Press to save all data as a PDF file on the inserted USB key.
28 Particle Data
29 µm N/m3
30 TARGET 0.30 10200.0
31 Max 0.30 2.9
32 Mean 0.30 2.9
33 SD 0.30 1.0
TARGET 0.50 3520.0
Max 0.50 1.4
Mean 0.50 1.4
SD 0.50 1.0
TARGET 1.00 832.0
Max 1.00 1.4
Mean 1.00 1.4
SD 1.00 1.0
TARGET 5.00 29.0
Max 5.00 0.0
Mean 5.00 0.0
SD 5.00 1.0
34 Location Averages
35 Location # µm Avg(N/m3)
36 Location X 1 0.30 3
36 Location X 1 0.50 1
36 Location X 1 1.00 1
36 Location X 1 5.00 0
36 Location X 1 10.00 0
36 Location X 1 25.00 0
37 Deleted Samples: 0
Figure 11-15. Example statistics sampling report
Cleanliness Standards
The standards tables in this section are reproductions of those found in their respective
documents, and are supported by the Lasair Pro particle counter. 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 µm or greater particle size.
FS-209E Standard
ISO 14644-1 is used in place of the FS-209E standard globally, but the Lasair Pro particle
counter still implements the classes specified in Table 11-6. Note that 0.1 and 0.2 µm
particle sizes are not counted with the Lasair Pro.
Use SYSTEM to set general system options such as the instrument ID, calibration warning,
language, date format, channel size, and sampling medium. You can also view the status
of the instrument, including firmware version, the last calibration date, laser and pump
information, and battery life.
SETUP Tab
Instrument ID
Press inside the field to open the keyboard to personalize the particle counter
identification. The character limit is 16. This text appears on sampling and audit reports.
Calibration Warning
Enable the calibration warning to display when a calibration is due every six months
or twelve months. Also enables a warning message when calibration is past due. If a
calibration is due, the warning message will appear every time the Lasair Pro is turned on.
Gas
Allows the user to set the gas medium, which is associated with an unchangeable specific
density in kg/m3. Choices of gas include:
Language
The Lasair Pro interface supports several international languages:
• English • Russian (Pусский)
• French (Français) • Chinese CHT (繁體中文)
• Italian (Italiano) • Chinese CHS (简体中文)
• German (Deutsch) • Japanese (日本語)
• Portuguese (Português)
This language setting affects field names, prompts, and user messages. Data remains
in English. Choose the desired language from the dropdown menu to adjust the display
language.
Keyboard Inputs
NOTE: Some symbols are shown in the top-left of the numeric character buttons.
Press and hold until the field is populated with the symbol.
NOTE: Some keyboard letters only display when the user holds down their finger
against a displayed letter for 2 - 3 seconds. See Figure 12-4.
Figure 12-4. Press and hold the ‘s’ letter on the DE keyboard for more options
Other examples of additional letters not shown in the keyboards main display include the
following:
‘a’ à, á, â, ã, ä, å, æ, ā, a
‘e’ è, é, ê, ë, ē, ė, ę
‘y’ ÿ
‘u’ ù, ú, û, ū, ü
FR
‘i’ ì, í, î, į, ī, ï
‘o’ ò, ó, ô, õ, ö, ø, œ, o
‘c’ ç, č, ć
‘n’ ń, ñ
‘e’ è, é, ê, ë, ē, ė, ę
‘u’ ù, ú, û, ū, ü
‘i’ ì, í, î, į, ī, ï
IT ‘o’ ò, ó, ô, õ, ö, ø, œ, o
‘a’ à, á, â, ã, ä, å, æ, ā, a
‘s’ ß, ś, š
‘c’ ç, č, ć
‘e’ è, é, ê, ë, ē, ė, ę
‘u’ ù, ú, û, ū, ü
‘i’ ì, í, î, į, ī, ï
‘o’ ò, ó, ô, õ, ö, ø, œ, o
ES ‘a’ à, á, â, ã, ä, å, æ, ą, ā, a
‘s’ š
‘d’ đ
‘c’ ç, č, ć
‘n’ ń
‘e’ è, é, ê, ë, ė
‘u’ ù, ú, û, ū
‘i’ ì, í, î, ī, ï
‘o’ ò, ó, ô, õ, ö, ø, ō, œ
DE ‘a’ à, á, â, ã, å, æ, ā
‘s’ ß, ś, š
‘y’ ÿ
‘c’ ç, č, ć
‘n’ ń, ñ
‘e’ è, é, ê, ë, ē, ė, ę
‘u’ ù, ú, û, ū, ü
‘i’ ì, í, î, į, ī, ï
PT ‘o’ ò, ó, ô, õ, ö, ø, ō, œ, o
‘a’ à, á, â, ã, ä, å, æ, a
‘c’ ç, č, ć
‘n’ ñ
‘e’ è, é, ê, ë, ē, ė, ę
‘o’ ò, ó, ô, õ, ö, ø, ō, œ
‘a’ à, á, â, ã, ä, å, æ, ā, ą
‘s’ ß, ś, š
PL
‘l’ ł
‘z’ ź, ż, ž
‘c’ ç, č, ć
‘n’ ń, ñ
‘e’ ë
RU
‘Ь’ ъ
‘ㅂ’ ㅃ
‘ㄷ’ ㄸ
‘ㄱ’ ㄲ
‘ㅅ’ ㅆ
KR
‘ㅐ’ ㅒ
‘ㅔ’ ㅖ
NOTE: The CHT, CHS and JP options use Input Method Editors (IMEs) to generate text
for selection beneath the input field.
NOTE: If using the JP keyboard, the icon beside the IME text area may be used
to switch between hiragana, katakana, and roman characters.
1. Press (SYSTEM).
Figure 12-5. Clone Export and Import buttons, SETUP tab, SYSTEM
i. Press inside the File Name field to open the keyboard, or press
to select a file to overwrite.
ii. Select the options to be included in the export file and press OK. Note
that if you choose "Security", Lasair Pro security will automatically
become disabled. An administrator will need to re-enable security after
import.
i. Press inside the File Name field to open the keyboard to type the name
Buttons
Image Name Description
Purges all data and settings on
the device and loads the factory
Restore Factory
default settings. The system displays
Settings
a confirmation message before
completing the action.
Table 12-1. SETUP tab, SYSTEM
DATE/TIME Tab
The DATE/TIME tab allows the user to set the formats of both date and time, used on the
HOME screen, sampling data, and reporting. Table 12-2 lists the options available for the
user to configure.
Buttons
Image Name Description
CHANNELS Tab
The CHANNELS tab allows the user to switch between All channels mode and
Pharmaceuticals mode.
• All channels mode: Enables all eight particle size channels for use with sampling.
• Pharmaceuticals mode: Enables only the 0.5 and 5.0 particle size channels.
Channel sizes can only be set in All channels mode. The size range is 0.30 to 25.00 with a
resolution of 0.01 for sizes less than 0.50, 0.05 for sizes between 0.50 and 1.00, 0.5 for sizes
between 1.00 and 3.00, and 1 for sizes between 3.00 and 25.00. Channel size units can be
changed between micrometers (µm) and nanometers (nm).
NOTE: All sampling data is deleted when the mode is switched. If you wish to save
your sampling data, ensure it is manually exported via USB before changing
modes, and then re-imported after the mode change is made. In addition, be
aware that all alarm settings will be incorrect, and channel sizes for statistics
recipes will be incorrect.
confirmed by pressing . This will cause the Lasair Pro to reboot and
Buttons
Image Name Description
Micrometer
Select for all channel size units to be in µm.
Units
Nanometer
Select for all channel size units to be in nm.
Units
Return to
When pressed, all channel changes made since
Previous Saved
starting the Lasair Pro will be undone.
Settings
Delete All
Channel Deletes size settings for each channel.
Settings
This chapter describes the maintenance you can perform at your location, and includes
information for:
CAUTION
Although the Lasair Pro particle counter is resistant to liquids, it is NOT liquid
tight. Avoid the application of large amounts of liquids and never submerge the
instrument. Always wipe away free standing liquid and wet wipe the particle
counter after applying a cleaner. Never put liquids into the air intake port. Never
wipe the display screen with anything that is hard or sharp.
Call Instrument Service and Support at Particle Measuring Systems (1-800-557-6363) for
advice about other cleaning chemicals.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when working with cleaning chemicals.
WARNING
Disconnect the power cord from its power source.
WARNING
Ensure the Lasair Pro ISP is covered before spray down of the room. Any liquid in
the ISP will damage the particle counter's optics.
Follow this procedure when cleaning the Lasair Pro’s polycarbonate case and tempered
glass screen:
1. Turn the particle counter off, unplug the power cord from the power source and
particle counter, and remove the battery or batteries.
2. Disconnect all other cables and tubes.
1. Turn the Lasair Pro ON and remove the printer roll holder. Remove the previous
printer roll plastic center from the printer roll holder.
2. Insert the printer roll holder into the printer roll’s plastic center.
3. Thread the paper into the top of the interior cavity as shown until the automatic
feed is engaged. The cutter will automatically snip a small portion of the roll.
NOTE: The printer paper must be threaded into the automatic feed as shown in
Figure 13-1. Paper is coated for printing on one side only. Ensure the edge is
oriented straight and square with the automatic feed.
4. Roll the paper so that it fits snug inside the interior cavity. Close the case and
restart the Lasair Pro.
SCAN
SCAN
BATTERY RELEASE
EDGE GUARD
ROTATE UP TO REMOVE
PULL IN CASE OF PAPER JAM
PAPER ROLL
LITHIUM BATTERIES
1. Open the battery and printer chamber door on the side of the Instrument.
2. Press down on the gray battery release tab. You will hear a click when the release
unlocks.
3. If replacing a battery, pull on the lithium battery tab protruding from the battery to
gently remove it from the bay.
4. Insert the battery with the battery tab protruding from the left side of its individual
bay. Install up to two batteries.
5. Lock the battery release by pressing up on the gray tab. You will hear a click when
the release locks.
6. Close the battery and printer chamber door.
Battery Disposal
At end-of-life, batteries should be recycled or discarded safely. However, you need to
follow your local guidelines for battery disposal. Your local waste authority will have
information on return and collection systems in your area.
Calibration Reminder
Calibration should be performed once each year. Particle Measuring Systems provides
calibration services at our Boulder, Colorado facility. You can schedule your calibration in
advance to ensure that you can use your instrument up to the scheduled servicing.
• Turnaround time for calibration is typically five business days when service work is
scheduled at least four (4) weeks in advance.
• The calibration warning can be set for either a 6-month notification or a 12-month
notification. It can also be disabled with no notification provided. See the SETUP
tab of the SYSTEM screen on your Lasair Pro for configuration.
Other Maintenance
For other maintenance needs, including ALL servicing inside the instrument, contact
Instrument Service and Support at Particle Measuring Systems at 1 (800) 557-6363 or
(303) 443-7100.
Diagnostics
The Lasair Pro performs automatic diagnostic tests daily. You can view the results of this
test by navigating to the TESTS tab of the DIAGNOSTICS screen. Use the button in the
bottom left to view PMS contact information.
WARNING
This instrument is designated as a Class 1 laser product and complies with US 21 CFR
1040.10 and EN 60825-1. Use of controls, or adjustment, or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
AVERTISSEMENT
Cet appareil est classé comme produit laser de Catégorie 1 et est conforme aux normes
US 21 CFR 1040.10 et EN 60825-1. L’utilisation de commandes, de réglages ou l’exécution
deprocédures autres que celles spécifiées dans le présent document peut provoquer une
exposition à des radiations dangereuses.
WARNUNG
Bei diesem Gerät handelt es sich um ein Laserprodukt der Klasse 1, welches den Normen
US 21 CFR 1040.10 und EN 60825-1 entspricht. Das Justieren der Lasereinheit, das
Verändern des Gerätes oder Einsatzbereiche, die nicht den Vorgaben dieser Anleitung für
das Gerät entsprechen, können dazu führen, dass gefährliches Laserlicht austritt.
ATTENZIONE
Lo strumento è classificato come prodotto laser di Classe 1 e rispetta l’US 21 CFR 1040.10
e l’EN 60825-1. L’uso dei comandi o la regolazione dello strumento, o l’esecuzione delle
procedure con metodi non conformi a quanto specificato in questo manuale posso
provocare una pericolosa esposizione alle radiazioni.
ADVERTENCIA
Este instrumento está catalogado como producto láser de Clase 1 y cumple con las
normativas US 21 CFR 1040.10 y EN 60825-1. El uso de controles o el ajuste o la realización
de procedimientos que no sean los especificados en este manual pueden provocar la
exposición a radiación pveligrosa.
Hazard Symbols
The meaning of hazard symbols appearing on the equipment is as follows:
Symboles de risque
Des symboles représentant les risques sont placés sur l’appareil. Leur signification est la
suivante:
Danger Electricite
Warnschilder
Die, an dem Gerat angebrachten Warnschilder haben folgende Bedeutungen:
Symbol Gefahrenart
Achtung Hochspannung
Simboli di pericolo
Il significato dei simboli di pericolo che appaiono sugli strumenti il seguente:
Tensione Pericolosa
Simbolos de peligro
Los simbolos de peligro que aparecen en el equipo significan:
Connectivity
These steps may be used to check communications to an Ethernet device.
1. Check for light on LEDs of the Ethernet connector. There should be at least one
steady light to indicate a connection. If not, there is hardware connection problem.
a. Is the cable bad?
i. Try a different cable.
ii. If there is a direct laptop to instrument connection, a cross-over cable
may be required. Cross-over cables are specially marked as such.
PMS cross-over cable: P/N 1000011477
b. Is the other end of the cable alive?
Ensure a known good device works when connected instead.
b. Make sure the PC and the device are on the same network.
c. Check the PC’s address by opening a command prompt and typing ipconfig.
i. Ensure the Mask is the same on both the PC and the device.
ii. Ensure the network portion of the address is the same on both the PC
and the device.
有毒或有害的物质和元素
Part 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴联苯醚
Name
(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE)
部件名称
电源供应 X O X O O O
印刷电路 X O X O O O
装配
光学元件 X O X O O O
激光 X O X O O O
机械部件 X O X O O O
电缆 X O X O O O
机电 X O X O O O
显示器 X O X O O O
电池 X O X O O O
O: 表示用于部件的所有同族物质中所含的有毒或有害物质低于SJ/T11363-2006规定
的限 度要求。
X: 表示用于部件的至少一种同族物质中所含的有毒或有害物质高于SJ/T11363-2006
规定 的限度要求。
SYMBOLS buttons
alarm/warning acknowledgement 7-10–7-12
4-20 mA input front panel 1-1
sensor 4-6
21 CFR Part 11 compliant 3-1
audit 6-16 C
security 6-2
calibration 2-1
reminder 13-4–13-5
A channels 2-1
China GMP 11-23
accessories cleaning 2-3
adapters 5-15 clone export 12-9
tripods 5-14–5-15 clone file 12-11
alarm 3-11, 7-2 clone import 12-10
alarm reasons 7-10–7-12 communication 2-1, 4-16
alarm siren 10-3 network configuration 4-17
All channels mode 12-14 continuous pump 5-7
analog 4-6 continuous sampling 5-2
input 4-6 counting efficiency 2-1
probe 3-15 CSV
output 4-11 audit 6-15
applications 1-1 non-standard characters 12-3
areas 8-2 cycle 5-7
audio 5-7, 10-3
audit 6-15
report 6-17 D
Auto-MDIX 4-22
data
report 10-11
B table 10-15
data storage 2-1
back panel 4-1 date/time 12-12
Backup NTP Server 12-13 deleting users 6-6
battery 3-13 digital
about 4-4 in/out 4-14
disposal 13-4 display and printer 2-2
specs 2-3 disposal
beep 5-7
G
N
gas sampling 12-3
gateway address 4-20 native serial interface 4-17
graph 10-16 Navigation panel 3-3–3-5
box plot 10-17 network mask 4-19–4-20
frequency polygon 10-17 NFC cards 3-2, 3-17, 4-15, 9-5
historical histogram 10-17 NTP 12-13
historical trend 10-17 number of samples 5-2
H O
hazard symbols A-2–A-3 operating environment 2-3
HHIPA 3-15
histogram P
scale 10-8
HOME screen 1-4, 3-4 particle channels 12-14
icons and buttons 3-6 passwords 6-2
patent information iii
Pharmaceuticals mode 12-14
I power 1-7–1-10, 2-3, 4-4
installation 1-3, 2-4 AC power 4-5
international warning A-1 Primary NTP Server 12-13
IP address 4-19, 4-22, 4-25 print averages 5-7
ISO 14644-1:2015 11-22 printer paper 13-3
probes 5-14
L
Q
languages 2-2, 12-3
laser 2-4, A-1 Quality Statement ii
locations 8-2 quick guide 1-1
assignments 8-5
R settings 10-4
tubing 1-3, 2-3, 5-16
recipes 9-1
database 9-10–9-11
import/export 9-10 U
NFC 9-5
unpacking 3-19
saved info 9-10
USB ports 1-7, 4-2
statistics data 9-12
control software 4-17
reports 2-2, 10-9
user access levels 6-3
example 5-5, 10-11, 11-17
users 6-2
restore factory settings 12-10
User Setup Report 6-14
rooms 8-2
S W
warnings 3-11
sampling
warning symbols A-1–A-4
configuration 5-2–5-6
write channels command B-6
continuous sampling 5-2
start 5-6
sampling setup report 5-5 X
save
network settings 4-21 XML
recipe 9-2 audit 6-16
screen saver 10-3 facilities and locations 8-9
security
enable/disable users 6-3
NFC 6-6
Z
overview 6-2 zero count 2-1
Service mode B-2
commands B-3
software 4-16, 4-17
specifications 2-1–2-3
dimensions 2-3
weight 2-3
storage 2-4
substance hazards D-1
switch mode 5-9
T
take a quick sample 3-1–3-20
temperature
environment 2-3
operating 2-4
storage and transportation 2-4
terminal emulation 4-22
text color of recipes 9-1
thermal paper 3-15, 3-16, 5-15
touchscreen display 10-2
trademarks ii
trend