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7. 
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM (DAS) AND APICOM 
The T300/T300M Analyzer contains a flexible and powerful, Internal Data Acquisition 
System (DAS) that enables the analyzer to store concentration and calibration data as 
well as a host of diagnostic parameters.  The DAS of the T300/T300M can store up to 
about one million data points, which can, depending on individual configurations, cover 
days, weeks or months of valuable measurements.  The data is stored in non-volatile 
memory and is retained even when the instrument is powered off.  Data is stored in plain 
text format for easy retrieval and use in common data analysis programs (such as 
spreadsheet-type programs). 
The DAS is designed to be flexible, users have full control over the type, length and 
reporting time of the data.  The DAS permits users to access stored data through the 
instrument’s front panel or its communication ports.   
The principal use of the DAS is logging data for trend analysis and predictive 
diagnostics, which can assist in identifying possible problems before they affect the 
functionality of the analyzer.  The secondary use is for data analysis, documentation and 
archival in electronic format. 
To support the DAS functionality, Teledyne API offers APICOM, a program that 
provides a visual interface for remote or local setup, configuration and data retrieval of 
the DAS.  The APICOM manual, which is included with the program, contains a more 
detailed description of the DAS structure and configuration, which is briefly described 
in this manual. 
The T300/T300M is configured with a basic DAS configuration, which is enabled by 
default.  New data channels are also enabled by default at their creation, but all channels 
may be turned off for later or occasional use.   
The green SAMPLE LED on the instrument front panel, which indicates the analyzer 
status, also indicates certain aspects of the DAS status: 
Table 7-1:  Front Panel LED Status Indicators for DAS 
LED STATE 
DAS STATUS 
Off 
System is in calibration mode.  Data logging can be enabled or disabled for this mode.  Calibration 
data are typically stored at the end of calibration periods, concentration data are typically not 
sampled, diagnostic data should be collected. 
Blinking 
Instrument is in hold-off mode, a short period after the system exits calibrations.  DAS channels can 
be enabled or disabled for this period.  Concentration data are typically disabled whereas 
diagnostic should be collected. 
On 
Sampling normally. 
 
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