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Lighthouse MiniManifold Particle Counter Sampler Review

"Multi-point air monitoring in minienvironments is very effective in high technology manufacturing industries."

Lighthouse has created the smallest sequencing particle counting manifold system in the industry with its revolutionary, new MiniManifold.

Lighthouse developed this new device in order to sample multiple locations from a single particle counter and correctly identify the source of each sample.

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Here's how it works. The Lighthouse Mini-Manifold consists of a manifold sequencing system with a built-in controller and a blower for purge airflow. The controller communicates with the particle counter and can interface to a computer system or process tool via RS-485 MODBUS communications protocol.

The controller maintains separate data for each of the 6 locations, allowing for each of the 6 locations data to be recorded as if it were from separate particle counters.

The external blower draws air from all locations at the same time. An isokinetic sampling system is utilized to prevent particle loss in the sampling tubes. This system assures the airflow rate (0.1 cfm) is consistent through all the tubes. Each of the 6 locations can be configured for separate sample and hold times.

The MiniManifold interfaces with Lighthouse Remote P (internal pump) series particle counters and it has a built-in buffer to store data records. This unit is excellent for multi-point monitoring in critical environments that cannot be adequately done by a single particle counter.

Lighthouse remote particle counter with pump Lighthouse Remote 5014-P Particle Counter with internal vacuum pump can communicate with and control the Mini-Manifold sequencing sampler via RJ45 connection. The P-Series remote particle counters also can run and store records from four 4-20 mA environmental sensors.

Advantages of the Lighthouse MiniManifold

Monitors large areas
Easy system integration
Very cost effective operation
Includes manifold blower
Allows a single particle counter to monitor up to 6 locations in a minienvironment
Perfect troubleshooting tool for contamination containment engineers
2 year warranty

The MiniManifold is a great solution for tool monitoring and qualification, minienvironment monitoring, and portable, cart-based monitoring systems.

lighthouse minimanifold remote particle counter sequencing sampler

Lighthouse Mini-Manifold Sequencing Sampler for Remote Particle Counters

"You have one remote sensor in your tooling environment. Now multiply its coverage to 6 separate locations within the mini environment!"

"...increased sampling coverage makes more accurate trend analysis and increased chances of catching a particulate contamination event as it occurs."

"Better sensor coverage means better product QC and less money down the tubes every time contamination enters..."

"The trade off for any sequential sampling manifold system is airflow and resolution. But if you cannot afford six, remote particle counters, a mini manifold with six inlets is a lot better than taking one continuous sample in the middle of the room."

~ Rod Yarbrough