Remote Operation

Model GFC7001E Carbon Dioxide Analyzer

8.7.APICOM REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM

APICOM is an easy-to-use, yet powerful interface program that allows the user to access and control any of Teledyne’s main line of ambient and stack-gas instruments from a remote connection through direct cable, modem or Ethernet. Running APICOM, a user can:

Establish a link from a remote location to the GFC 7001E/EM through direct cable connection via RS- 232 modem or Ethernet.

View the instrument’s front panel and remotely access all functions that could be accessed when standing in front of the instrument.

Remotely edit system parameters and set points.

Download, view, graph and save data for predictive diagnostics or data analysis.

Check on system parameters for trouble-shooting and quality control.

APICOM is very helpful for initial setup, data analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting. Figure 8-8 shows example of APICOM’s main interface, which emulates the look and functionality of the instruments actual front panel.

Figure 8-8: APICOM Remote Control Program Interface

NOTE

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/man

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Teledyne GFC 7001EM operation manual Apicom Remote Control Program