Operating Instructions
6.11.5. APICOM Remote Control Program
APICOM is an easy-to-use, yet powerful interface program that allows to access and
control any of T-API's main line of ambient and stack-gas instruments from a remote
connection through direct cable, modem or Ethernet. Running APICOM, a user can:
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Establish a link from a remote location to the M100E through direct cable
connection via RS-232 modem or Ethernet.
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View the instrument's front panel and remotely access all functions that could be
accessed when standing in front of the instrument.
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Remotely edit system parameters and set points.
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Download, view, graph and save data for predictive diagnostics or data analysis.
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Retrieve, view, edit, save and upload iDAS configurations.
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Check on system parameters for trouble-shooting and quality control.
APICOM is very helpful for initial setup, data analysis, maintenance and trouble-shooting.
Figure 6-8 shows an example of APICOM being used to remotely configuration the
instruments iDAS feature. Figure 6-10 shows examples of APICOM's main interface,
which emulates the look and functionality of the instruments actual front panel
Figure 6-10: APICOM Remote Control Program Interface
APICOM is included free of cost with the analyzer and the latest versions can also be
downloaded for free at http://www.teledyne-api.com/software/apicom/.
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