Particle Measuring Systems LASAIR II 550L Operator's Manual

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Chapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical NetChapter 7: Operation with a PC, Facility Net, or Pharmaceutical Net
Web ServerWeb Server
The LASAIR II provides a Web interface which looks and functions similar toThe LASAIR II provides a Web interface which looks and functions similar to
the front panel screens. The the front panel screens. The instrument may be controlled or simply monitoredinstrument may be controlled or simply monitored
for status or problems using a for status or problems using a standard Wstandard Web browser such as Internet eb browser such as Internet ExplorerExplorer
or Netscape®. In addition, data on the LASAIR II may or Netscape®. In addition, data on the LASAIR II may be quickly dumped to abe quickly dumped to a
PC.PC.
LASAIR II Serial InterfaceLASAIR II Serial Interface
This is an easy-to-use RS-232 protocol which allows users to write their ownThis is an easy-to-use RS-232 protocol which allows users to write their own
communications routines for talking with computers. The communications routines for talking with computers. The protocol is similar toprotocol is similar to
the older LASAIR communications interface, but it has been the older LASAIR communications interface, but it has been enhanced withenhanced with
status feedback messages. See status feedback messages. See Appendix F.Appendix F.
PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation)PMS Multi-Drop Protocol (MiniLaz Emulation)
This is a second RS-232 protocol which caThis is a second RS-232 protocol which can be enabled on the n be enabled on the LASAIR II. ThisLASAIR II. This
protocol allows communicating in a multi-drop environment (like a telephoneprotocol allows communicating in a multi-drop environment (like a telephone
party-line) such as an RS-485 system. This communications mode allows theparty-line) such as an RS-485 system. This communications mode allows the
LASAIR II to emulate a MiniLaz instrument when conneLASAIR II to emulate a MiniLaz instrument when connected to Facility Netcted to Facility Net
using a serial interface rather using a serial interface rather than the network than the network interface. See Appendix interface. See Appendix GG..
4-20 mA Output4-20 mA Output
With the optional 4-20 mA output board, data can be output in this format. SeeWith the optional 4-20 mA output board, data can be output in this format. See
Appendix I.Appendix I.
Configuring LASAIR II CommunicationsConfiguring LASAIR II Communications
All communications are configured using the “Comm Setup” All communications are configured using the “Comm Setup” screens on thescreens on the
LASAIR II. Figure 6-1 is an overview of the two communications setupLASAIR II. Figure 6-1 is an overview of the two communications setup
screens. One screen is used for all Ethernet based screens. One screen is used for all Ethernet based communications, and thecommunications, and the
other screen is used for all serial communications. Each screen is discussedother screen is used for all serial communications. Each screen is discussed
separately below.separately below.

Particle Measuring Systems LASAIR II 550L Specifications

General

Brand	Particle Measuring Systems
Model	LASAIR II 550L
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English