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SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
APIcom
Instrument Control Software
Version 3.9.2
Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, Inc.
9480 Carroll Park Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
TOLL-FREE: 800-324-5190
FAX: 858-657-9816
TEL: 858-657-9800
E-MAIL: customerservice@teledyne-api.com
WEB SITE: http://www.teledyne-api/software/apicom
API part #: 05499
Rev. A
Copyright 1998-2005 Teledyne API Inc. 29. September 2005
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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) End-User License Agreement For APIcom Graphical Interface Software This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you ("the user") and Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation Inc. ("T-API"), San Diego, USA. The Software product (“APIcom”) includes computer software, the medias belonging to it, printed materials and electronic documentation. By installing, copying or any other usage of APIcom you agree to the terms of this agreeme
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................III LIST OF FIGURES......................................................................................................................................... IV LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................................................... V 1. INTRODUCTIO
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4.12.2. Selecting Channels for Automatic Download ......................................................................................4-15 4.12.3. Activating Automatic Download Mode.................................................................................................4-15 4.12.4. File Names For Automatic Download..................................................................................................4-15 5. M700 CALIBRATOR SEQUENCES .......................................
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Figure 4-7: Unsuccessful iDAS Send Dialog ...........................................................................................................4-9 Figure 4-8: Select Records Dialog.........................................................................................................................4-10 Figure 4-9: Downloading iDAS Data....................................................................................................................4-11 Figure 4-10: Downloaded iDAS Da
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1. INTRODUCTION This manual describes APIcom, a graphical interface that permits users to connect to the standard suite of ambient and stack-gas API instruments from remote locations and to operate those instruments as easily as if the user were sitting in front of the instrument. The user interface is simple and intuitive. Anyone who is familiar with API’s instruments can use APIcom. The figure below shows the primary APIcom interface to a remote instrument. Figure 1-1: Front Panel Wind
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APIcom Instruction Manual Introduction Supports the new iDAS SDEV sampling mode. Lengthy data downloads from the iDAS can now be aborted using a “Cancel” button to the iDAS dialog to abort lengthy data downloads. APIcom now supports “total flow rate” specification for the M700 (M700 software revisions F.3 and later), as well as Generate, GPT, and GPT-preset steps. Support for the TMS Terminus and TMS modules via the terminus, but not standalone TMS modules. The Instrument Infor
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APIcom Instruction Manual Introduction Names of items such as files and setup variables are indicated using italicized capital characters, as in RS232_MODE. 1.6. Installing APIcom If the installation file was downloaded, simply locate the file named APIcom.Installer.X.X.exe on the hard drive and double-click on it, then follow the instructions. (X.X being the revision number). If APIcom was received on CD, locate your CD drive in Explorer, locate the file named APIcom.Installer.X.X.exe
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APIcom Instruction Manual Introduction executables sent to you from anybody outside of API are safe to run. If in doubt, run a virus checker before and after running the installer file. Uninstalling APIcom versions 3 and higher with the provided uninstallation utility (to be found in the APIcom program group) or when running the Installer again and selecting YES to uninstall previous versions, will delete all of the registry entries (program and iDAS settings) and the entire folder with
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2. CONFIGURATION This section explains how to configure APIcom to connect to an instrument. 2.1. Main Application Window The following figure shows the top-level window of APIcom. This window will always be open in addition to one window for each instrument front panel. Figure 2-1: Main Application Window All configuration tasks can be carried out with the buttons on the toolbar, which are summarized in the table below. Table 2-1: Main Application Window Toolbar Buttons Button Menu Eq
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration Step Action Comment 2. Click on to create a new site 3. Specify the site’s properties. 4. Click to finish 5. Select Settings-Instruments from the menu or Create an instrument. click on the toolbar button 6. Click on to create a new instrument and specify the instrument’s properties 7. Click to finish 8. Attach a serial cable Refer to the following paragraph. Attach a serial cable from the computer’s COM (Serial) por
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration Figure 2-2: Connection Dialog 2.3. Physical Instrument Settings This section briefly explains how to configure an API analyzer to work with APIcom. Refer to the instrument’s manual for detailed information. Baud Rate In most instruments pressing SETUP-MORE-COMM-BAUD sets the baud rate. The higher the baud rate, the faster the communication with the instrument. However, long serial cables or those with low quality, poor cable connection or noi
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration In addition, most of API’s instruments have a password protection capability in which the instrument will only accept commands after a password has been submitted. This security feature must be used carefully with modems. The problem is that while the modem is answering an incoming call, it sends status messages such as “RING” and “CONNECT” to the instrument, to which the instrument responds “MUST LOG ON” if the security mode is enabled. These mess
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration Tab Property Description General Save network If checked, APIcom will automatically save the network (continued) configuration configuration when it exits. If it’s not checked and the automatically on configuration is modified, APIcom will prompt to save the exit configuration when it exits. This is useful to temporarily modify some settings but not save them. Confirm deleting If checked, APIcom will prompt for all delete actions. items when e
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration Remote Site A APICOM (local computer) APICOM M100A M100A APICOM APICOM APICOM Modem Modem M200A Modem M200A Site A APICOM M300 M300 Remote Site B APICOM M100A M100A APICOM APICOM APICOM Modem Modem M200A Modem M200A Site B APICOM M700 M700 Figure 2-4: Instruments, Sites, and Connectors 2.5.1. Configuring APIcom Instruments APIcom maintains a list of all the instruments, which can be accessed by selecting Settings- Instruments or clicking on the to
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration Most of the instrument properties are optional and are included for maximum compatibility with all of API’s instruments. The button in the Basic tab (Figure 2-6) will reset all options to their default values. Notice that only the instrument-specific communication settings appear in this dialog box. The remaining communication settings are specified on a site-by-site basis. The following section describes all instrument properties. 2.5.1.2. Ins
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration Property Description iDAS configuration Permits off-line editing of the instrument’s iDAS configuration. Enabled only if instrument has iDAS and APIcom was connected to the instrument and downloaded its iDAS configuration at least once. After connecting to an instrument, it takes a few seconds to make this option available. During this time, APIcom does not respond to any user input. Sequence Permits off-line editing of the instrument’s sequen
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration Code Activated Switch Tab The following figure shows the instrument properties screen Code Activated Switch tab. Table 2-5 identifies the instrument properties and provides a brief description of each property. Figure 2-8: Instrument Properties Dialog Box, Code Activated Switch Tab Table 2-5: Instrument Properties, Code Activated Switch Tab Property Description Send this code to This property allows to connect to multiple instruments by means
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APIcom Instruction Manual Configuration Handshaking Tab The following figure shows the instrument properties screen Handshaking tab. Table 2-6 identifies the instrument properties and provides a brief description of each property. Figure 2-9: Instrument Properties Dialog Box, Handshaking Tab Table 2-6: Instrument Properties, Handshaking Tab Property Description Receive timeout Maximum time (in milliseconds) that APIcom waits for a response from the instrument after a command is sent
