Particle Measuring Systems LASAIR II 310 Operator's Manual

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Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement UseConsiderations for MiniLaz Replacement Use
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Copying Location Names from LASAIR II to a file —Copying Location Names from LASAIR II to a file —
To copy Location Names from LASAIR II to a file:To copy Location Names from LASAIR II to a file:
11 Click the Sampling Setup Icon to open the Sampling Setup Window.Click the Sampling Setup Icon to open the Sampling Setup Window.
22 Click the Location Name Click the Location Name Setup Icon to open Setup Icon to open the Location Name Setup the Location Name Setup WindowWindow..
33 Click on the “Transfer locations from LASAIR II to a File” icon.Click on the “Transfer locations from LASAIR II to a File” icon.
44 On the command bar, click File > Save As..., On the command bar, click File > Save As..., and specify the location and and specify the location and filefile
name of the file to hold the data.name of the file to hold the data.
Considerations for MiniLaz Replacement UseConsiderations for MiniLaz Replacement Use
•• LASAIR II 6-channel data is merged into 5 channeLASAIR II 6-channel data is merged into 5 channels for MiniLaz datals for MiniLaz data
format. The LASAIR II 510 model has aformat. The LASAIR II 510 model has an anomaly in this merge. Then anomaly in this merge. The
MiniLaz has a 3.0MiniLaz has a 3.0µµm channel, which is replaced with the LASAIR II 2.0m channel, which is replaced with the LASAIR II 2.0 µµmm
channel. All other standard LASAIR II models have correct reporting of datachannel. All other standard LASAIR II models have correct reporting of data
on all MiniLaz sizes. The new LASAIR II 310A and 510A models emulateon all MiniLaz sizes. The new LASAIR II 310A and 510A models emulate
MiniLaz 325 and 525 instruments.MiniLaz 325 and 525 instruments.
•• Only LASAIR II Temp/Only LASAIR II Temp/rh probe analog data rh probe analog data is reported in the MiniLazis reported in the MiniLaz
format. The four user analog channels are not reported.format. The four user analog channels are not reported.
•• The LASAIR II can save 3000 samples, while the MiniLaz can only saveThe LASAIR II can save 3000 samples, while the MiniLaz can only save
500. If a long-term network outage occurs while the LASAIR II is still500. If a long-term network outage occurs while the LASAIR II is still
running, this may bog down the system for an unacceptable time period.running, this may bog down the system for an unacceptable time period.
•• The sample delay setting in Facility Net is only approximate when used withThe sample delay setting in Facility Net is only approximate when used with
a LASAIR II. The native LASAIR II delay a LASAIR II. The native LASAIR II delay counts from the end of onecounts from the end of one
sample to the start of the next, while the MiniLaz sample to the start of the next, while the MiniLaz counts from the start of onecounts from the start of one
sample to the start of the next.sample to the start of the next.
•• An external RS-232/RS-485 converter with automatic send An external RS-232/RS-485 converter with automatic send data control isdata control is
required on the LASAIR II for use in RS-485 required on the LASAIR II for use in RS-485 environments. An olderenvironments. An older
converter with CTS cconverter with CTS control will not function properly.ontrol will not function properly.
•• When using remote mode and location names, some care must be exercised.When using remote mode and location names, some care must be exercised.
The MiniLaz only supports 7 character location The MiniLaz only supports 7 character location names, while the LASAIRnames, while the LASAIR
II supports 16 character names. All characters in a locaII supports 16 character names. All characters in a location name aretion name are
transmitted in a MiniLaz packet. Facility Net will only read transmitted in a MiniLaz packet. Facility Net will only read 8-character8-character
names. Be careful not to use names longer than 8 characters.names. Be careful not to use names longer than 8 characters.
•• The LASAIR II un-erase feature can be The LASAIR II un-erase feature can be used if an error occurs downloadingused if an error occurs downloading
data in remote mode. (The un-erase feature is disabled as soon as additionaldata in remote mode. (The un-erase feature is disabled as soon as additional
data is taken, or the location names are deleted.)data is taken, or the location names are deleted.)
•• When emulating the MiniLaz, set the baud rate to 9600 When emulating the MiniLaz, set the baud rate to 9600 for communicationsfor communications
with Facility Net.with Facility Net.

Particle Measuring Systems LASAIR II 310 Specifications

General

Brand	Particle Measuring Systems
Model	LASAIR II 310
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English