Ideal Vacuum’s
AutoExplor™ software is a Windows® 10 and 11, touch screen enabled application that can control any Ideal Vacuum
ExploraVAC TVAC thermal vacuum chamber instrument from a computer or laptop.
AutoExplor software gives the operator the power to precisely control all test conditions and is able to confirm that test conditions are met.
AutoExplor is a stand-alone application that does not require an internet connection.
This listing is for the non-expiring purchase of one
AutoExplor software basic version license and is keyed to an individual
ExploraVAC TVAC system. Each
ExploraVAC TVAC instrument requires a separate software license. The software may be installed on any number of Windows computers to remotely operate the specific instrument for which it is licensed.
AutoExplor Basic Version Features Include:
- Manual device control
- Real-time graphing of system behavior
- Service and preventive maintenance schedule alerts
- System troubleshooting notifications
- Free minor software updates when available
- Upgrade to the premium version at any time
AutoExplor software allows a user to manually control devices while protecting the system.
AutoExplor properly sequences pumps and automatically operates the correct valves for a given request. The user can program pressure and temperature setpoints, ramp rates, soak times, and venting (if the system is equipped with those hardware options). The software provides real-time graphical data streaming so the user can visualize system behavior.
AutoExplor maintains an internal preventive maintenance schedule and notifies the user when system service is due. For example, it notifies when scroll pump tip-seal replacements are needed and when sensor calibration is due. This helps keep the system at peak operating performance. It also provides fault and error messages along with specific troubleshooting information in the case of a device failure so that the issue can be corrected as soon as possible.
AutoExplor Premium Version Added Features:
- Step-by-step complex recipe creation
- Automated recipe control
- Control setpoints and ramp rates of multiple devices simultaneously
- Data logging (3 types)
- Generate environmental TVAC test reports from log files
- AutoExplor IP Client for network clients
- AutoExplor API for integration into user software (i.e., LabView™)
- Free minor software updates when available
- Simple online annual renewal
Premium version
AutoExplor software includes all the features of the basic software package and adds automated recipe control, data logging, and log export capabilities. Complex test recipes can be created as a step-by-step process, where each step can control the on/off state, setpoints, and ramp rates of multiple devices. One or multiple end conditions for each recipe step may be set using logical operators. The premium version allows the user to quickly generate environmental TVAC test reports from recipe data log files. Logs can be reviewed to ensure targeted process parameters are achieved. The premium version also includes
AutoExplor IP Client, which gives the software the ability to be used as a host that can manage multiple external network clients, and
AutoExplor API (application programming interface), which allows a scientist or programmer to integrate an
ExploraVac instrument into their existing software test suite without using
AutoExplor’s software interface.
The basic version of
AutoExplor includes a 30 day trial of all the premium version features. Basic
AutoExplor may be upgraded to the premium version at any time.
ExploraVAC MAX systems, which have a built-in, touch screen user interface, and an on board computer, include a 1 year premium version
AutoExplor license. Software updates when available, and unlock keys to upgrade to the full version can be downloaded directly from this website.
