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Chapter 8Chapter 8
Statistics ModeStatistics Mode
This chapter describes setup and operation of the LASAIR II for use withThis chapter describes setup and operation of the LASAIR II for use with
certification statistics. When used for that purpose, it is said to be in thecertification statistics. When used for that purpose, it is said to be in the
Statistics ModeStatistics Mode. If you want to use the LASAIR II for routine sampling, see. If you want to use the LASAIR II for routine sampling, see
chapter 4, “Setup” and Chapter 5 “Operation.” Depending on the chosenchapter 4, “Setup” and Chapter 5 “Operation.” Depending on the chosen
certification standard and other variables, the LASAIR II will determine thecertification standard and other variables, the LASAIR II will determine the
minimum requirements to certify a cleanroom.minimum requirements to certify a cleanroom.
LASAIR II supports the following standards:LASAIR II supports the following standards:
•• ISO 14644-1ISO 14644-1
•• EC-GMPEC-GMP
•• Simultaneous EC-GMP and ISO 14644-1Simultaneous EC-GMP and ISO 14644-1
•• FS-209EFS-209E
•• BS5295BS5295
In addition,In addition,AverageAveragemode calculates simple statistics on data from one omode calculates simple statistics on data from one or morer more
locations.locations.
The settings that may be changed vary The settings that may be changed vary with the standard (or Awith the standard (or Average mode). Ifverage mode). If
a standard does not allow change to a variable, that vaa standard does not allow change to a variable, that variable will be disabled inriable will be disabled in
the setup screen.the setup screen.
Statistics Mode FeaturesStatistics Mode Features
The LASAIR provides the following features while in statistics mode:The LASAIR provides the following features while in statistics mode:
••
VValid parameter rangealid parameter ranges are automatically s are automatically calculatedcalculated
•• The room name is saved The room name is saved as part of the data as part of the data set. This is useful for performingset. This is useful for performing
certifications of several areas at one time, then downloading certifications of several areas at one time, then downloading CommaComma
Separated VSeparated Value (CSV) data alue (CSV) data at a later time at a later time for off-line calculations.for off-line calculations.
•• AA Sample AcknowledgeSample Acknowledgemode allows the user to verify each sample beforemode allows the user to verify each sample before
accepting it as valid data. accepting it as valid data. Rejecting the sample results will prevent its use inRejecting the sample results will prevent its use in
the statistical calculations.the statistical calculations.
•• TheTheAuto-IncrementAuto-Incrementmode provides a means of automatically identifyingmode provides a means of automatically identifying
sequential sample locations, numerically without needing to manually inputsequential sample locations, numerically without needing to manually input
and select location names.and select location names.