View Data Now Manual

Optimum Instruments Inc.

ViewDataNow Web Software

Version 1.1 User Manual

Copyright 2003 Optimum Instruments Inc. Optimum Instruments Inc. #201 3124 – Parsons Rd. Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6N 1L6 Ph: (780) 450-0591 Fax: (780) 440-2515

Updated January 8, 2003 Revision 1.1 Email: [email protected]

Limitation of Remedies Statement In no event will Optimum Instruments be liable to any party for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use such equipment or related software, even if notice has been made of the possibility of such damages. Optimum Instruments Inc. makes no warranty for the use of its products, other than those expressly contained in the Company’s standard warranty. The Company assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document, reserves the right to change devices or specifications detailed herein at any time without notice, and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein. No licenses to patents or other intellectual property of Optimum are granted by the Company in connection with the sale of Optimum products, expressly or by implication. Optimum’s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems. Specifications and operational details subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to ViewDataNow ..................................................................................... 1 About This Manual.................................................................................................. 2 Terminology............................................................................................................ 3 Datalogger ......................................................................................................................................3 Site vs Project.................................................................................................................................3

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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How ViewDataNow Works...................................................................................... 4 Basic Components of the ViewDataNow System ..........................................................................4 Typical Operations..........................................................................................................................5

LOGON

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Obtaining a Logon Account .................................................................................... 7 Internet Explorer Settings ....................................................................................... 8 Logging in to ViewDataNow.com ............................................................................ 9 Logon Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 10 PROJECT LEVEL FUNCTIONALITY

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Features of the Main Logon Page ........................................................................ 11 A. B. C. D. E.

Project Title ..........................................................................................................................11 Logon Time..........................................................................................................................12 Auxiliary Functions...............................................................................................................12 Project Map..........................................................................................................................12 Site List ................................................................................................................................14

SITE LEVEL FUNCTIONALITY

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Basic Functions .................................................................................................... 17 Graphs and Tables .......................................................................................................................17 Status ...........................................................................................................................................26

Advanced Functions ............................................................................................. 29 Map .............................................................................................................................................29 Pictures.........................................................................................................................................29 Notes ............................................................................................................................................30 Email List ......................................................................................................................................32 Communications...........................................................................................................................33 Database ......................................................................................................................................34

Server Processing ................................................................................................ 36 ALARMS

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Alarm Model Dataloggers ..................................................................................... 38 Types.................................................................................................................... 39 Events................................................................................................................... 40 Email..................................................................................................................... 41 Acknowledgment and Processing......................................................................... 42 ViewDataNow User Manual

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Clear Alarm Button Indications (Alarm Acknowledgement States).............................................. 42 Typical Alarm Response .............................................................................................................. 43 Operator Acknowledgement ........................................................................................................ 44 Server Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................ 46 Clearing an Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 47

History...................................................................................................................49 Viewing the Alarm History............................................................................................................ 49 The Alarm History Window .......................................................................................................... 50 Viewing the Alarm Acknowledgement Notes ............................................................................... 50

CONTACTING OPTIMUM INSTRUMENTS INC.

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Optimum Instruments Inc. Head Office .................................................................52 Technical Support .................................................................................................53 Contacting Technical Support...................................................................................................... 53 ViewDataNow Administrators ...................................................................................................... 53

Optimum Instruments Inc. Web site ......................................................................54 INDEX

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Introduction Welcome to ViewDataNow Optimum Instruments is proud to announce the completion of the latest component to our web-based product line, the ViewDataNow web page software. ViewDataNow is a web based application that operates in conjunction with Optimum’s flow meter and data logger line to automate data collection, overflow alarming, and flow data analysis. With the addition of this software, Optimum offers the first fully automated flow data collection and analysis system. Here are some the exciting features of this cutting edge system: • • • • • • • •

Server generated daily, monthly, or weekly graphs for all collected data available on demand. Instantly view the status of all your project sites and access their functions with an intuitive site list and map interface. Email or pager notification of alarm conditions. Data available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week in an easy-to-use format. Quickly view data in a table format. Graphical map of entire project site with embedded functions. Username and password login to protect your site and provide multiple levels of access. Seamless integration with the Model 300 series datalogger.

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About This Manual This manual was written with the intent of providing the average ViewDataNow user with a working knowledge of the layout and basic functions of the ViewDataNow website in it operational state as of Jan 6, 2003. This manual is organized into the following sections: “Introduction” highlights some of the features of the ViewDataNow system, discusses terminology used in this manual and contains this overview “System Overview” introduces the basic components of the ViewDataNow system and how they work together with the ViewDataNow web application. “Logon” describes how to logon to the ViewDataNow website. “Project Level Functionality” details ViewDataNow’s project level functions available on the main logon page. “Site Level Functionality” describes the basic and advanced functions available for each site in the site list. “Alarms” details how ViewDataNow’s alarm functions work in conjunction with the alarm features of Optimum’s dataloggers. ViewDataNow’s alarm acknowledgement and processing procedures are also discussed. “Contacting Optimum Instruments Inc.” lists technical support and contact information for the ViewDataNow system.

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Terminology Datalogger For the purposes of this manual, the term “datalogger” will be taken to mean the web-enabled versions of Optimum’s Model 320 or Model 400. The Model 320 and 400 are data storage and forwarding devices with advanced input monitoring capabilities. The addition of the CDPD modem gives the Model 320 and 400 the wireless Internet connectivity necessary for the ViewDataNow system. The terms “rainlogger”, “depthlogger”, and “flowlogger” are used interchangeably in this manual with the term “datalogger” mentioned above. These terms are equivalent to “datalogger”, with the difference being that “rainlogger”, “depthlogger”, and “flowlogger” refer to a datalogger with a specialized purpose. A “rainlogger” is specialized for rainfall data collection, a “depthlogger” is specialized for fluid depth data collection and a “flowlogger” is specialized for flow data collection.

Site vs Project For the purposes of this manual, the term “site” will be taken to mean the installation of a single datalogger with any number of attached sensors. The term “project” will be taken to mean a number of sites grouped together for organization or for a specific purpose.

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System Overview How ViewDataNow Works ViewDataNow is the result of Optimum’s many years of experience in the data communications and telemetry business and combines these technologies with the power of the Internet. The following is a brief description of the main components of the ViewDataNow system.

Basic Components of the ViewDataNow System Every ViewDataNow system has these essential elements: 1. Web-enabled datalogger – A multi-channel high precision datalogger with a wireless internet connection is essential to collect the data, detect alarm conditions and relay information on a regular basis to the ViewDataNow server. Optimum’s Model 320 and Model 400 are two such dataloggers designed to perform these tasks under rigorous field conditions.

Figure 1: Model 320 web enabled datalogger 2. Sensors – High resolution sensors are used by the datalogger to measure the various environmental conditions necessary for your area of study. For example, Optimum’s CSO monitoring product, the AVM320-P, uses a combination of a depth sensor (ultrasonic or pressure) and a velocity sensor to relay flow information. A wet sensor can also be used to detect a certain fluid level. Because of their high precision input channels, Optimum’s dataloggers can use a number of different types of sensors directly without any extra signal conditioning circuitry.

Figure 2: Velocity sensor 3. ViewDataNow server – The ViewDataNow web server performs many tasks in the ViewDataNow system. Some of the main functions it performs are: ViewDataNow User Manual

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recording and processing the information as it is sent-in by the dataloggers; generating web pages for the user using the ViewDataNow website; sending alarms to concerned parties. 4. Internet – The ViewDataNow system uses both the land based and wireless Internet as its communication medium. 5. PC client with Internet Explorer browsing software – all of the main user functions of the ViewDataNow website are readily available via any PC with an Internet connection and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer web browsing software.

Typical Operations A number of concurrent processes behind the scenes are necessary for the collected data to be readily available to you as the user. For instance, each of the dataloggers in your ViewDataNow project are regularly reading and recording their sensor information. On a regular interval (usually hourly) the dataloggers connect via a wireless Internet connection to the ViewDataNow server and upload the most recently collected data. The ViewDataNow server then processes and organizes this data so that it is readily available to you when you visit the ViewDataNow website with your web browser. Upon the detection of an alarm condition on its sensors, a completely different chain of events is set in motion by the Model 320 or AVM320-P. First, it notifies the ViewDataNow server of the alarm condition. The server in turn records the call-in, sends an appropriate page or email to the concerned parties and retrieves the most recent data from the alarming datalogger.

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Logon This chapter covers the process of obtaining a logon account to the ViewDataNow system and using your account to log onto ViewDataNow.com.

Figure 3: ViewDataNow's Logon page

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Obtaining a Logon Account To gain access to the ViewDataNow system with you web browser, you will need a logon account. Usually a logon account is created for you when you purchase a web-enabled datalogger for use on the ViewDataNow system. You will also be provided at the time of purchase with a username and password to log onto ViewDataNow.com. In the event you did not receive a username and password, or if you want additional logon accounts, please email or contact Optimum Instruments for your username and password.

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Internet Explorer Settings To correctly logon and use the ViewDataNow website, Optimum Instruments recommends that you use Internet Explorer 5.0 or later as your browsing software. Also, for easiest use of the site controls, set your computer monitor display resolution to 1024 x 768.

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Logging onto ViewDataNow.com ViewDataNow uses a basic username and password type logon. Your username identifies you, determines your level of access, and links you to your ViewDataNow projects. To log onto the ViewDataNow site: 1. Open your web browser and go to the ViewDataNow logon web page at http://www.viewdatanow.com. 2. Enter the username given to you by Optimum Instruments. 3. Enter the password given to you by Optimum Instruments. 4. Hit Enter/Return on your keyboard or click on the submit button on web page. If your logon is successful, your web browser will display a site listing of your current ViewDataNow projects.

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Logon Troubleshooting In the event that your logon attempt fails and you receive the “Logon Failed” pop-up message: •

Double check your username and password. These fields are both case insensitive.

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Check your web browser’s “cookie” settings. The ViewDataNow website uses Internet “cookies” to store information about your ViewDataNow session, and certain security settings for cookie handling in your web browsing software may interfere with your ViewDataNow logon. To help you set-up your web browser for the ViewDataNow website, a hyperlink to a helpful web page is available on the logon page. This link is located in the white box beneath the username and password fields.

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Certain web browsers are not supported by the ViewDataNow website. If you have concerns about your web software, contact technical support at Optimum Instruments, with the specifics of your browsing software. If possible, install and use Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.

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Project Level Functionality This chapter details the main sections and layout of ViewDataNow’s main logon page: the site list. The site list is a list of all of the web enabled dataloggers installed and collecting data for your project(s).

Features of the Main Logon Page If your logon attempt is successful, a map and a listing of all the sites in your project(s) will appear in ViewDataNow’s Main Logon page (Figure 4).

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Figure 4: Main Logon page The following text describes some of the Main Logon Page features:

A. Project Title The name of your city, project, division or area of study appears here. If you have multiple projects, each project will appear on this page with its own title, followed by its Site List.

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B. Logon Time This was the time when you logged on to the ViewDataNow system. All information displayed on the Main Logon page was current as of this time.

C. Auxiliary Functions These buttons are meant to be versatile, multifunction buttons in the sense that they can be easily altered by Optimum staff for your specific needs at logon. These buttons usually provide access to your datalogger’s companion software, the Data Dolphin software and its online manual. A refresh button is also available here to reload the Main Logon page (Figure 4) with the most current information.

D. Project Map The project map should load automatically. If it doesn’t, a Load Map button will appear in its place. Clicking on this button will load a map graphic with informative icons showing the geographical location of the sites in your project. An example of this map is shown in Figure 5 below.

Figure 5: Project map* *This map is for illustration purposes only

Scale The map generated by the server will have a scale determined by both the geographic distance between the farthest two sites and the screen resolution of the monitor that the map is being viewed on.

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Legend The following is an explanation of the icons displayed on the project and site maps: Rainlogger Icon

API Indicator Rainfall Indicator

Figure 6: Rainlogger icon API Indicator – The color of API (Antecedent Precipitation Index) indicator on the rainlogger icon represents the approximate API value as calculated using data from 30 days previous. API Indicator Color

API value

Green

0-10

Yellow

10-25

Red

>25

Table 1: API color indications Rainfall Indicator – The color of this part of the rainlogger icon represents the approximate rainfall measured over the last hour. Rainfall Indicator Color

Rainfall (mm)

Green

None

Yellow

0 - 10

Red

>10

Table 2: Rainfall indicator color indications Depthlogger Icon

Percent Full Type Indicator

Condition Indicator

Figure 7: Depthlogger icon Percent Full – The value displayed here is a measure of the fullness of the monitored pipe or channel as a percentage of its maximum capacity.

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Type Indicator – The color of the right-hand side of the colored bar on the depthlogger icon represents the type of site being monitored. Type Indicator Color

Site Type

Brown

Combined

Blue

Storm

???

Flow

Table 3: Site Type indicator color indications Overflow Condition Indicator – The color of the left-hand side of the colored bar on the depthlogger icon represents the current overflow condition of the site. Rainfall Indicator Color

Rainfall (mm)

Green

Normal

Yellow

?????

Red

Overflow

Table 4: Overflow condition color indications

Functionality The map graphic has some useful functions embedded in it that can be accessed with the mouse pointer. • •

If the mouse pointer is left over a site’s icon for a few seconds, the name of the site will appear in a pop-up. Clicking on the site icon will automatically jump the window’s focus to the site’s entry in the site list. The entry in the site list will be in the expanded view.

E. Site List

Site Name

Site Functions

Alarm Acknowledgment

Site Flags

Figure 8: Typical entry in site list (Regular View) Each of web-enabled dataloggers you have registered with the ViewDataNow system is listed alphabetically in this table. Each site entry appears on its own line, and the sites are listed alphabetically by site name. A typical site entry has the following sections:

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Site Name The description assigned to the site. Site Functions These buttons give access to functions which pertain to that specific site. Each site has five main functions, each accessed by an individual button. These functions are covered in greater detail in the following sections. 1. Graphing - Opens a window with functions that display the data of this site in a graphical or tabular format. 2. Alarms – Opens a window that displays a log of all the alarm events registered at this site. 3. Status – Opens a window which displays the current operational status of the site. 4. Site Info – Clicking on this button will expose the expanded view of the site info (see section entitled “Expanded View” on page 15). 5. Clear Alarm - Special functions for technician acknowledgement of an alarm are accessed via the “Clear Alarm” button (see “Acknowledgment and Processing” on page 42). The color of this button indicates the current acknowledgement status of the alarm (see “Clear Alarm Button Indications (Alarm Acknowledgement States)” on page 42). Site Flags The time of any recent alarms events will appear here, as well at the “Out of Service” flag (Figure 9) to inform the user that the site has temporarily been turned off.

Figure 9: Out of Service Flag Expanded View Normally, each of the entries in the site list appear in brief format, as shown in Figure 8, with only the site name, flags and basic functions shown. However, all sites have an expanded view (see Figure 10) which can be opened by clicking on the “Site Info” button, the site name in the site list, and the site icon on the project map (see Project Map - Functionality, page 14). In the expanded view, buttons for the Advanced Functions (see page 29) for the site are shown, as well as other important site information. Clicking on this button again will contract the site entry to its regular, short format.

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Figure 10: Site Info (Expanded View) The following information is available in the expanded view of the site listing. • • • • • • •

The unit number of the datalogger. The site address The designated service crew (if applicable), and the contact phone number for the crew. The contact person for the site, and his or her phone number. The IP address of the site. The method in which the site is powered. This is usually shown by an icon:

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- Battery Powered (4V non-rechargeable intrinsically safe)

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- Battery Powered (12V rechargeable)

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Site Level Functionality The following chapter describes the basic and advanced functions available for each site in the site list. Please note that there will be slight differences between the example screen captures depicted below and your VDN screens for various reasons (differing types of data, data collection equipment, etc.)

Basic Functions The basic site functions are defined as those functions available in the regular (and not expanded) site list, not including the alarm acknowledgement functions (see both Figure 8 and the section, “Site Functions” on page 14).

Graphs and Tables With ViewDataNow’s easy-to-use graphing function, a graph of your site data can be generated almost instantly for you right in your web browser. A table function also exists to directly view the recorded measurements.

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Default Graph Types

Click this button to open the custom graph options.

Figure 11: Typical Default Graph The type of default graph generated for the site is dependent on the type of data being collected at the site. The following table details each of the graph generation defaults. Site Type

Y-axis

Y-axis Units

Time Period

Time Divisions

Flowmeter

Flow

Units programmed into flowmeter for default input

1 week, up to and including the current date.

Midnight of each day

Rainfall

Rainfall Depth

Units programmed into rainfall logger for default input

1 day, starting 24hrs prior to the current time

5 min increments

Depth

Depth

Units programmed into depth for default input

1 week, up to and including the current date.

Midnight of each day

Table 5: Graph generation defaults

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Generating a Default Graph To generate a graph of the data for any site simply click on the “Graph” button appearing beside the site name. A new window will be opened and a default graph for this site will be displayed inside this window. Note that the graph button will only generate a graph(s) pertaining to the site displayed on its left. Click this button to generate the default graph for the site.

Figure 12: Default Graph button

Custom Graphs If a graph other than the default is desired, the “Advanced” button at the bottom of the graph window will allow for the creation of a custom graph or table. Clicking on this button will open a new window, namely the Advanced Table and Graphs Window.

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Figure 13: Advanced Table and Graph Generation Window The Advanced Table and Graph Generation Window has three functionally distinct sections, each with its own set of controls. Each of these sections is shown circled in Figure 13 above and is explained in the following list: 1. Time period selection – These controls allow you to select the time period of the graph. The first two controls, labeled “Retrieve Data For:” allow you to select the length of time the graph or table will cover. The drop down list allows you to specify a period of hours, days or weeks. The actual number of hours, days or weeks is entered into the textbox to the left of the drop down list. The second set of controls labeled “starting on” allows you to specify the exact starting time and date of the graphing period. Select the start date using the three drop down lists and enter the time, with a colon separating the hours and minutes, into the time textbox. When the graph is generated, it will start at this point in time. Graph Type – This drop down list allows for the selection of one of the three possible graph types. These graph types are: a. Single Y-axis – In this configuration, a single y-axis scale on the left side is used as the measurement scale for all the inputs selected (see item 0

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below). When this selection is made in the Graph Type drop down list, a button grid will appear to select the inputs (see Figure 16 below). The range of the scale will be determined by the maximum and minimum values of all selected inputs. This auto-range selection is useful for viewing the changes in inputs with similar values. An example of a Single Y-axis graph is shown in Figure 14 below.

Figure 14: Example of Single Y-axis Graph b. Double Y-axis – This type of graph is similar to a Single y-axis graph with the exception of having another separate Y-axis scale on the right side (Figure 15). This is ideal for displaying two or more inputs on the same graph where the values differ by an order of magnitude. When choosing this selection in the Graph Type drop down list, two separate button grids will appear in the Input Selection – section (see item 0 below) to allow you to choose the input associated with each of the Y-axis scales.

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Figure 15: Example of Double Y-axis Graph c. Pre-configured – When this selection is made in the drop down list, another drop down list will appear in the input selection section (see item 0 below). This drop down list will have a number of commonly used Single Y-axis and Double Y-axis graph types. Input Selection – The controls in this section will modify, depending on the selected Graph Type (see Item 0). d. If you have selected a preconfigured graph type, a drop down list will appear in this section to allow you to select one of the four preconfigured graph types. The available choices are: •

Depth and Rainfall

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Velocity

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Flow and Rainfall

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RSSI (Radio Signal Strength Indicator). For more information on RSSI, see Item 0, page 28.

e. If you have selected a Single y-axis graph type, a button matrix of all of the datalogger inputs available for the site will appear. These will be the

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inputs which were enabled when the datalogger was last downloaded. These include the standard, precision, frequency, calculated and internal communication inputs, if they are applicable to the model of datalogger being used. To select an input for graphing, simply click on the input’s button. The button will turn green to indicate that the input has been selected for graphing. An example of an input selection button grid appears in Figure 16 below.

This button is green, indicating that this input has been selected for graphing.

Figure 16: Input Selection Button Grid f. With the Double Y-axis graph type selected, two input selection grids, similar to the one shown in Figure 16 will appear. The left button grid is used to select the inputs to be graphed on the left Y-axis scale (Y1) and the right button grid is used to select the inputs to be graphed on the right Y-axis scale (Y2). The button grids operate in a mutually exclusive manner; this means that selecting an input button on the one grid will disable the corresponding input button on the other grid. Generate Graph Button – Clicking this button will initiate the graph generation process on the server. The Server Processing Indicator (Figure 26) will appear to show that the graph generation is in progress. Once complete, the resultant graph will appear in a separate browser window. Graphing Guidelines and Limitations When generating graphs, use the following guidelines for optimal performance: • •

Please be patient, especially when generating graphs with a large number of inputs over a large period of time. For optimal performance, generate graphs with 4 or fewer inputs over a period of 4 or less weeks. When choosing to have two inputs plotted on the same Y-axis scale, remember that the input plot with the much larger (or lesser) value range will set the limits for the Y-axis scale. Thus, if one of the inputs is of a much larger order of magnitude than the other input, the lesser input’s resolution will be severely

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limited. When possible, choose the Double Y-axis graph type when graphing two inputs. Data can be plotted for a single site only. All graphing plots are on a white background, with a black scale. The color of the plots is based on the number of inputs selected for graphing, with a new preset color added for each additional plot. The ViewDataNow graphing engine can only create graphs from data collected by a Data Dolphin™ or Model 300 based datalogger and assumes that data for the selected inputs is present in the site database.

Quick Custom Graph Generation To Generate a Single or Double Y-axis Graph 1. Find the site in the site list you wish to generate a graph for, and click on the “Graph” button. 2. Click on the “Advanced” button beneath the default graph to open the Advanced Table and Graphs window. 3. Select the time period of interest (see item 1, page 20). 4. Select “Single Y-Axis” or “Double Y-axis” from the Graph Type drop down list (see Item 0, page 20), depending on which type of graph you want 5. Choose the inputs which recorded the data you want to graph. Choose an input for graphing by clicking on its button in the Input Selection Button Grid (see Item 0, page 22). Click it again if you want to deselect it. 6. Click the Generate Graph button (Item 0, page 23). 7. Once the Server has finished processing, the resultant graph will appear in a new browser window. To Generate a Pre-configured Graph 1. Find the site in the site list you wish to generate a graph for, and click on the “Graph” button. 2. Click on the “Advanced” button beneath the default graph to open the Advanced Table and Graph Generation window. 3. Select the time period of interest (see item 1, page 20). 4. Select “Pre-configured” from the Graph Type drop down list (see Item 0, page 20). 5. Select one of the four types of Pre-configured graphs from the drop down list in the input selection (see Item 0, page 22). Click it again if you want to deselect it. 6. Click the Generate Graph button (Item 0, page 23). 7. Once the Server has finished processing, the resultant graph will appear in a new browser window. ViewDataNow User Manual

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Table Generation As an alternative to viewing the collected data in a graph format, a table may be generated to view the data readings directly. If the Single Y-axis graph type is selected (see Item 0), the “Generate Table” button will appear (Figure 16) beneath the Input Selection Button Grid. When this button is clicked, the data of the selected inputs will be presented in tabular rather than graphical format.

Scroll down for the rest of the data.

Figure 17: Example of Data Table To Generate a Table 1. Find the site in the site list for which you wish to generate a table, and click on the “Graph” button. 2. Click on the “Advanced” button beneath the default graph to open the Advanced Table and Graph Generation window. 3. Select the time period of interest (see item 1, page 20). 4. Select “Single Y-Axis” from the Graph Type drop down list (see Item 0, page 20). 5. Choose the inputs which recorded the data you want displayed in the table. Include an input in the table by clicking on its button in the Input Selection

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Button Grid (see Item 0, page 22). A separate column will be added to the table for each input you choose. 6. Click the Generate Table button (Item 0, page 23). 7. Once the Server has finished processing, the resultant table will appear in a new browser window.

Status The site status function operates by taking a “snapshot” of the most recently recorded values of the operational properties of a site. The properties displayed by this function are those most important for successful operation of the site. These include , battery voltages, important input levels and the communication parameters. Obtaining a Site Status A Site Status window with the most current information for a specific site can be loaded from the site list by simply clicking on the Status button next to the site name (Figure 18). The Site Status information will then load into a new browser window, in a format similar to that shown in Figure 19 below.

Click this button to load the Site Status Window.

Figure 18: Site Status Button

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Figure 19: Typical Site Status Window Sections of the Site Status Window The following is a description of a typical Site Status Window. The letters adjacent to the section descriptions refer to the labels shown in Figure 19. 1. Current Site Date/Time – The date and time displayed here was the server time when the Site Status was requested. This date and time is adjusted for the datalogger’s time zone. This time zone (MST, CST, and EST) is displayed to the far right of the displayed time and date for clarification. Data – The table in this section of the window displays recently recorded levels on any alarm based (see Acknowledgment and Processing, page 42) or closely monitored sensor inputs on the datalogger. The name of the input, the alarm level currently programmed into the datalogger input (if any), and most recently recorded reading of the input level is displayed in this order on each row. The date and time which appears the Data table’s header was the time at which the input level(s) displayed was measured.

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Power – This table has a single entry, that being the datalogger’s internal battery voltage. When applicable, this voltage is useful for estimating the amount of remaining battery life. This internal battery voltage is dependent on a number of factors such as battery pack model, datalogger model, power configurations, etc., so consult Optimum Instruments Inc. on information regarding the internal battery voltage. The date and time which appears in the Power table’s header was the time at which the internal battery voltage displayed was measured. RSSI – The table in this section of the Site Status Window contains CDPD modem communication information. Most of the information is for the diagnostic purposes of Optimum technical staff, with the exception of the RSSI value in the last row of the table. RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) is defined as a measure of the radio signal strength received by the datalogger’s CDPD modem from the CDPD tower, for the current CDPD channel being used. Generally, it is an indication of how well the datalogger’s CDPD modem is communicating with the CDPD tower. More specifically, it is presented as the relative signal strength above the noise floor. The RSSI value is usually given in units of decibels (dBm), and ranges in value from -30 dBm to the noise floor value of -115 dBm. The following table presents the CDPD modem’s RSSI levels from the viewpoint of practical use. RSSI Value

Expected Quality of Communications

>=-70 dBm

Very Good

-71 dBm to -80 dBm

Good

-81 dBm to -90 dBm

Fair

-91 dBm to -100 dBm

Weak

-101 dBm to -110 dBm

Infrequent

<-110 dBm

Unusable

Table 6: RSSI vs Quality of CDPD Communications The date and time which appears in the RSSI table’s header was the time at which the communication information was measured.

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Advanced Functions The advanced site functions are those functions specific to a site which are only available from the site list in expanded view (see page 15). These functions, which are explained in the following section, give access to more specific site information.

Map This function is similar to the project map function (see Project Map, page 12), except that it loads a higher resolution map. When the map button is clicked, a new window will open for the map. The Server Processing Indicator (see Figure 26, page 36) will appear while the server generates the site map. When complete, a map centered on the site’s location will appear.

*See “ Legend” on page 13 for more information on icon indications.

Figure 20: Example Site Map

Pictures Clicking on this button will open a new browser window displaying any site pictures stored on the ViewDataNow server. Up to twenty pictures can be stored here. To ViewDataNow User Manual

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post pictures on the ViewDataNow server, please contact a ViewDataNow administrator.

Notes Each site in the ViewDataNow system has an electronic text log attached to it. This allows a technician to log on to ViewDataNow, go to a site of interest and record a brief message regarding any maintenance or activities for the site. This message will be instantly posted on the ViewDataNow server, marked with the user’s name and date. This message can then be viewed by all ViewDataNow accounts that have permission to view the information for this site (Figure 21). This electronic text log appears in a separate window when the “Notes” button is clicked from the expanded site view. By default, the entries of all users with permission to access the site information will appear in this message list. The message list, however, can be filtered to display only the message entries of the current user by clicking on the “My Notes Only” checkbox (see Figure 21 below).

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This button is labeled “Apply” when editing a text message.

Message Editing Textbox

Message List

Figure 21: Typical Site Notes Window

Making an entry in the site notes To make an entry in the site notes, follow these four steps: 1. Open the Site Notes window and click the “Add” button at the bottom of the window. 2. When the “Add” button is clicked on, a message editing textbox will appear above the message list with a large Add button. Click in this textbox and type in your message. Up to 2 kb (2048 characters) of information can be entered here. 3. Click the large “Add” button to the right of the textbox. Your new message, marked by your name and the date, will appear in the message list below.

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Note that the name and date are automatically entered beside your entry. The name which appears here is owner of the ViewDataNow account currently being used to access the ViewDataNow system. (see Logging onto ViewDataNow.com, page 9). Editing a entry in the site notes The site notes window will allow you to edit the text of any of the messages that you have posted in the message list. You may not edit any of messages posted by other users; these messages can only be edited from their respective ViewDataNow logon accounts. To edit the text of any of your previously posted messages: 1. Open the Site Notes window and click on the message in the message list that you want to update or edit. 2. When the message is clicked, a message editing textbox will appear above the message list with a large “Apply” button. The message text will appear in the message editing textbox. 3. Make the changes to the message as necessary, and click the large “Apply” button to the right of the textbox. The message with it’s changes will appear in the message list.

Email List In the event that a web enabled datalogger detects an alarm condition on one of its inputs, it will inform the ViewDataNow server of this fact (see Typical Operations, page 5). The ViewDataNow server will in turn, inform all concerned parties of the alarm condition. The email list (Figure 22) attached to a site is a list of all the email addresses that will receive an alarm message (see page 41 for more information on the format of the alarm message).

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Figure 22: Site Email Alarm List To view a site’s email list, click on the Email List button available in the expanded site view (see Expanded View, page 15). A small window similar to the one shown in Figure 22 will appear, with a table in it listing all of the email addresses that will receive an alarm message. These email addresses are entered into the ViewDataNow system by a ViewDataNow administrator. A site email list can contain up to 50 email addresses. If you would like to add or remove email addresses from the list, contact your ViewDataNow administrator.

Communications The RSSI value is a measure of how effectively the datalogger’s internal wireless modem is communicating with the local CDPD service. During a regularly scheduled call-in (see Typical Operations, page 5), a datalogger will forward its RSSI value to the ViewDataNow server. The ViewDataNow server will then store this information in the site database file (see Database, page 34). The resulting RSSI history is viewable in a tabular format at any time by clicking the “Comm” button available in the expanded site view (see Expanded View, page 15). This will open a Communication Status window similar to the one shown in Figure 23.

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Figure 23: RSSI History Window By default, the Communication Status window displays the RSSI values for each of the successful call-ins to the ViewDataNow server over the last 24 hours. The Communication Status window, however, can load a specified number of days or hours up to the current time when requested. To do this, enter the number of previous hours or days into the controls labeled “Retrieve Communication Status for last:” and click the Retrieve button. A new table will be loaded into this window showing all recorded RSSI levels for the time period you requested, up to the current date and time.

Database All data collected on site is stored in both the datalogger’s memory and on the ViewDataNow server in a Microsoft Access 97 database file. Every time a datalogger calls in to the ViewDataNow server for its regular check in, the database file is updated with the latest collected data. When a new datalogger is added to the ViewDataNow system, a new database file is created. This database file is in the same format as that used by the Data Dolphin software, the software used to

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download from and program Optimum dataloggers. Thus, the database can easily be used by into the Data Dolphin software for further processing. Downloading the site database You may at anytime download a copy of site’s database file from the ViewDataNow server to your computer. To initiate the file download, 1. Click on the Database button available in the expanded site view (see Expanded View, page 15). A file download window will open (Figure 24), and the download will begin in approximately five seconds.

Figure 24: Database File Download Dialog 2. When the download begins, your browser’s file download dialog will appear, similar to the one shown below. Click the Save button.

Figure 25: Microsoft Internet Explorer's File Download Dialog 3. In the file save dialog that opens, browse to a location on your hard drive where you want save the site database, and click the save button. The file transfer will begin and when complete you will have exact copy of the site database on your hard drive.

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Server Processing Graph and map requests can be quite calculation intensive, and may take some time (up to a minute) for the ViewDataNow server to generate, depending on the current server load, the number of sites involved, and the map or graph complexity. An animated graphic (shown in Figure 26) will display as the server processes and creates the map or graph for the web page.

Figure 26: Server Processing Indicator

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Alarms As part of its basic alarm functionality, an Optimum Instruments datalogger can be programmed to monitor conditions on its inputs for variety of purposes. In the event that a level exceeds a preset condition, the datalogger connects to and alerts the ViewDataNow server. The server then performs a variety of alarm condition tasks to inform all concerned parties. This section describes events during an alarm condition, how an alarm is processed on the ViewDataNow system and how to view the alarm history of a site.

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Alarm Model Dataloggers The input level monitoring and alarm call-in feature is available on Optimum’s Model 300 series or later datalogger. These dataloggers are capable of monitoring their precision inputs for wide variety of alarm levels. This is due to the fact that the input level monitoring capability is highly configurable and programmable with the Data Dolphin Software. For more information on programming the alarm functionality of the Model 300 series datalogger, consult the section entitled, “Setting the Data Dolphin’s Input Alarms” on page 31 of the Data Dolphin manual.

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Types Optimum’s dataloggers send out the following email warnings for the following: Level Alarm – A datalogger’s precision input is programmed to closely monitor the output level of the sensor connected to it. As many different types of sensors can be connected to an Optimum datalogger’s precision input, many different types of qualities (pressure, temperature, depth, etc) can thus be monitored. If the quality being monitored exceeds a preset level (or levels), a level alarm is raised and the ViewDataNow server is alerted. Wet Alarm – Optimum’s dataloggers are also capable of monitoring the state of normally open switch or contact. Should the switch or contact close, the datalogger will instantly alert the ViewDataNow server. This is an ideal input for a protective device such as a wet sensor. Battery Alarm – A datalogger can monitor the voltage level of an internal or external battery in the same way that precision input is monitored. If the battery voltage falls below certain level, the datalogger connects to the ViewDataNow server and informs it of the low battery condition.

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Events A Model 300 series datalogger checks it inputs for alarm levels at a regular interval determined by the current sample rate. If an alarm level has been reached, the following events take place; 1. The datalogger immediately connects to the ViewDataNow server, regardless of its regular server check-in schedule. 2. The ViewDataNow server acknowledges the connection, and the datalogger responds with all relevant alarm information. 3. The ViewDataNow server automatically creates a custom alarm email message (see Email, page 41), and sends this message to all parties on the site email list (see Email List, page 32). 4. The ViewDataNow server updates the site list on the ViewDataNow website, flagging the alarming site by changing the color of the “Clear Alarm” button to red and entering the time of the alarm occurrence in the site flags section (see Site Flags, page 15). 5. The Alarm History (see “History” on page 49) is updated with the time of the alarm, and the alarm’s current Acknowledgement status (see “Clear Alarm Button Indications (Alarm Acknowledgement States)” on page 42). 6. The ViewDataNow server downloads the latest data collected from the dataloggers memory and stores it in the site database (see “Database” on page 34). 7. The alarm event is now ready for user or server acknowledgment.

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Email All email alarms sent from the ViewDataNow server are in a standard format and are sent from the ViewDataNow server’s email account, [email protected]. The text of the email is created on the fly using relevant information from a variety of sources. The following is an example of a typical alarm email generated by the ViewDataNow server: From: To: Sent: Subject:

<[email protected]> Sunday, June 09, 2002 9:54 AM High Level Alarm Site A 09:54 Jun 09, 2002 (EST)

High Level Alarm

èAlarm Type

For Help call 1 866 865 9778 or email [email protected]

èAlarm contact information. Any phone numbers or email addresses can be inserted here.

Site Name: Site A Site Address: 12345 Example Ave. Service Crew: N – 4

èSpecific site information here.

Alarm Date: Jun 09, 2002 Alarm Time: 09:54:08

èTime and Date of Alarm

Alarm Condition – Trigger Level Exceeded

èCondition that raised the alarm

Site Constants: Alarm Trigger Level = 21.0 inch Current Conditions: Depth = 30.6 (inch) Velocity = 3.12 ft./s Flow Direction = Inflow Wet Sensor = Dry

èAll currently programmed alarm trigger levels appear here. èThese were the current input levels at the time of the alarm.

YourOrganizationName Alarm View this site's data at www.ViewDataNow.com Site powered by Optimum Instruments Inc. - www.optinst.com Sent by Server 4, Server Alarm 1.6.11

Figure 27: Typical Alarm Email

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Acknowledgment and Processing The intent of ViewDataNow’s alarm acknowledgement policy is to ensure that human decision is involved with every alarm occurrence. Even if the alarm condition has passed and levels have returned to normal, a human operator is still required to acknowledge the occurrence of the alarm. A second level of alarm acknowledgement also exists in which a visit is made by a site crew to confirm the alarm condition and the current site state. It is the findings of this crew that determine whether the alarm condition is to be finally cleared.

Clear Alarm Button Indications (Alarm Acknowledgement States) The color of the Clear Alarm button in the Site Listing indicates a site’s alarm acknowledgment status. Red - Alarm conditions have been met and not acknowledged by an operator or the server. Orange –The initial alarm condition has been acknowledged by an operator, and the site is now or soon will be visited by a site crew. Yellow - A server acknowledged alarm (automatic). In this case, the site conditions have returned to the normal (nonalarm) state. Grey/Disabled –Alarm is cleared / No alarm condition.

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Typical Alarm Response The following diagram shows the typical alarm acknowledgment process from the occurrence of the alarm to it final clearing. The color of the Clear Alarm button is shown for reference during the key points in the alarm acknowledgement process. Alarm trigger level is reached. Level falls below alarm trigger level

Server confirms that level has returned to normal

Level stays above alarm trigger level

Level falls below alarm trigger level

Operator acknowledges alarm.

Operator dispatches site crew.

Site crew confirms site conditions and clears alarm IF OK.

Alarm is cleared / Condition cleared.

Figure 28:Alarm Acknowledgment Flow Diagram

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Operator Acknowledgement Alarm Acknowledgement Logon In this basic response to an alarm event, an operator acknowledges a site’s alarm condition by clicking on the Clear Alarm button in the site listing, which should now be colored red. This will bring up the Acknowledge Alarm logon window (Figure 29). For security, only certain user accounts (usually an operator) are allowed to access the Alarm Acknowledgement window and acknowledge an alarm.

Figure 29: Alarm Acknowledgement Logon To logon to the site, an operator must enter his username and password, and click the submit button. If his or her logon is successful, the Alarm Acknowledgment window will appear (Figure 30). The logon will also be recorded in the ViewDataNow system for auditing purposes.

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Figure 30: Typical Alarm Acknowledgement Window With the Alarm Acknowledgment window, the operator can both acknowledge the alarm and attach any notes related to the alarm acknowledgement. The Alarm Acknowledgement window also displays a history of all alarm acknowledgements for the site. Attaching notes to an Alarm Acknowledgement Use the following procedure to attach notes or any relevant information to an alarm acknowledgment. This procedure assumes that you have already successfully logged in to the Alarm Acknowledgement window (see Alarm Acknowledgement Logon, page 44). 1. In the Alarm Acknowledgement window, click in the textbox to the left of the “Add Note”. 2. Type in the text of the note into the textbox. Up to 2k (2048 characters) can be entered per note. 3. Click the “Add Note” button. The text of the note will appear as a log entry in the textbox below, with the time and date of the note entry along with the name of the operator currently logged into the Alarm Acknowledgment window. ViewDataNow User Manual

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4. Repeat steps 1 thru 3 to add additional notes. Acknowledging an Alarm To acknowledge an alarm, simply login to the Alarm Acknowledgment window (if not already logged in) for the site and click the “Acknowledge Alarm” button. The ViewDataNow server will record the acknowledgement, along with the time and the name of the operator who acknowledged alarm (Figure 31).

Figure 31: Alarm Acknowledgement Window (Alarm Acknowledged) To reflect that the Alarm has been acknowledged, the Alarm Acknowledgement window will display the text “Alarm has been acknowledged but not cleared” and the time, date and name of the operator who acknowledged the alarm in a table format (known hereafter as the Events table). The color of the site’s “Clear Alarm” button in the site listing will also change from red to orange in the site listing to reflect that the Alarm has been acknowledged (see Clear Alarm Button Indications, page 42). The alarm is now ready to be cleared after an onsite check.

Server Acknowledgement During an alarm condition, the alarm levels are continuously monitored by the datalogger. In the event that alarm levels return to normal (non-alarm) levels the

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datalogger informs the ViewDataNow server, either immediately or during its regular check-in. Upon verifying that the alarm condition is over, the ViewDataNow server will automatically acknowledge the alarm for the operator.

Figure 32: Alarm Acknowledgement Window (Server Acknowledgement) After server acknowledgement, the color of the site’s “Clear Alarm” button in the site listing will change to yellow. Server acknowledgment is similar to operator acknowledgment in the sense that the alarm is acknowledged, and not cleared. The alarm must still be cleared by an authorized operator or a site crew. Note that an alarm can still be server acknowledged, even after an operator has acknowledged it, if the alarm condition returns to normal. In this case, the events table in the Alarm Acknowledgement window will display both the operator and the server that acknowledged the alarm.

Clearing an Alarm The final step in alarm acknowledgment is the actual clearing of the alarm. This is done only after it has been decided that the alarm condition is over. An alarm is cleared by logging in to the Alarm Acknowledgment window and clicking on the “Clear Alarm” button. This button will only be present (or will only be labeled

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“Clear Alarm”) if the alarm has already been previously acknowledged by the server or an operator.

Figure 33: Alarm Acknowledgement Window (Alarm Cleared) Once the “Clear Alarm” button is clicked, the ViewDataNow server will clear the alarm and the Alarm Acknowledgment window will be updated to reflect this. This will be shown by the alarm events table being updated with the clearing of the alarm and text “Alarm has been acknowledged and cleared”. Notes related to the clearing of the alarm can also be added (see Attaching notes to an Alarm Acknowledgement, page 45), but they must be added prior to closing the Alarm Acknowledgment window.

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History During an alarm event, the ViewDataNow server performs many automated tasks. One of these tasks is to record the alarm event, so that a site’s alarm activity can be monitored and audited. The complete list of all alarm events for a specific site can be viewed with the alarm history function.

Viewing the Alarm History A new window with a complete listing of all recorded alarm events for a specific site can be opened by clicking on the Alarms button next to the site name in the site list (Figure 34).

Click this button to load the Alarm History Window.

Figure 34: Alarm History button

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The Alarm History Window

Scroll down for the rest of the data.

Figure 35: Typical Alarm History Window When this window opens, a listing of all the alarm events which occurred at the site will appear in the format shown. Each alarm appears in the list with its date and time, followed by its current acknowledgement state. There are four possible acknowledgement states for an alarm namely; cleared, returned to normal (server acknowledged), acknowledged and alarmed. For more information on the alarm states, see Clear Alarm Button Indications (Alarm Acknowledgement States) on page 42.

Viewing the Alarm Acknowledgement Notes Each of the alarm events displayed in the Alarm History window has an expanded view. This expanded view is opened by clicking anywhere on the alarm entry in the alarm event list. It contains such information as: •

When any warning emails were sent out, if any

•

Alarm acknowledgement and clearing information.

•

The alarm acknowledgment notes, if any.

The expanded view can be closed at any time by again clicking on the alarm entry.

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Figure 36: Alarm entry in expanded view

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Contacting Optimum Instruments Inc. Optimum Instruments Inc. Head Office Optimum Instruments Inc. #201, 3124 Parsons Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6N 1C9 Toll Free: 1 866 865 9778 Phone: (780) 450 0591 Fax:

(780) 440 2515

Web: http://www.optinst.com Email: [email protected]

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Technical Support Contacting Technical Support Technical Support can be reached from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time at (Toll Free) 1 866 865 9778, or by e-mail at [email protected].

ViewDataNow Administrators The current ViewDataNow administrator for my system is:

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Optimum Instruments Inc. Web site http://www.optinst.com

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Index A Advanced Table and Graph Generation window 19– 23 Alarm Acknowledgement ..................................... 42 Attaching notes to...................................... 45–46 Clearing ........................................................... 47 History ....................................................... 49–51 Notes............................................................... 50 Operator .................................................... 44–46 Operator Logon ............................................... 44 Procedure........................................................ 46 Process ........................................................... 43 Server.............................................................. 46 Window ..................................................... 47, 48 Alarm Acknowledgment Window ........................................................... 44 Alarm History.................................................. 49–51 Expanded view ................................................ 50 Viewing............................................................ 49 Window ........................................................... 50 Alarms............................................................ 37–51 Acknowledgement notes ................................. 50 Acknowledgement states ................................ 42 Acknowledgment and processing of................ 42 Clearing ........................................................... 47 Datalogger capable of ..................................... 38 Email format .................................................... 41 Events ............................................................. 40 History ................................................. 40, 49–51 Operator Acknowledgement...................... 44–46 Server Acknowledgement ............................... 46 Types .............................................................. 39 Typical response ............................................. 43 Auxiliary Functions ............................................... 12 AVM320-P.......................................................... 4, 5

C CDPD............................................................. 28, 33 RSSI................................................................ 28 Clear Alarm button ............................. 15, 46, 47, 48 Indications ....................................................... 42 Updating of...................................................... 40 Communication Status window ............................ 34 Communications ............................................ 33–34 Cookies ................................................................ 10 CSO monitoring...................................................... 4

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Database ..................................................34–35, 40 Downloading ................................................... 35 Datalogger ............3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 14, 26, 27, 37, 38 Alarm levels .................................................... 27 Alarm types..................................................... 39 Database ........................................................ 34 Power levels.................................................... 28 Unit number .................................................... 16 Depthlogger ..................................................... 3, 13 Default graph .................................................. 18

E Email alarm.......................................................... 50 Email Alarm ......................................................... 40 Format of ........................................................ 41 Recipient list.............................................. 32–33 Expanded view .................................................... 15

F Flowlogger ............................................................. 3 Flowmeter Default graph .................................................. 18

G Graphing........................................................ 17–25 Advanced Table and Graph Generation window ............................................................. 19–23 Custom ........................................................... 19 Default Types.................................................. 18 Double y-axis .................................................. 21 Generate graph button.................................... 23 Generating default .......................................... 19 Guidelines and Limitations.............................. 23 Input selection........................................... 21, 22 Input selection button grid............................... 23 Pre-configured ................................................ 22 Quick custom graph generation ...................... 24 Single y-axis.................................................... 21 Time period selection...................................... 20 Type selection........................................... 20–22

I Internet .................................................................. 5 Internet Browsing Software...........................5, 8, 10 Cookies........................................................... 10

Data Dolphin software.................................... 12, 34

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Logon ......................................................... 6–10, 11 For alarm acknowledgement ........................... 44 Obtaining account.............................................. 7 Password................................................. 7, 9, 10 Procedure.......................................................... 9 Time of ............................................................ 12 Troubleshooting............................................... 10 Username................................................ 7, 9, 10

Rainlogger ....................................................... 3, 13 Default graph .................................................. 18 RSSI (Radio Signal Strength Indicator).... 22, 28, 33 History............................................................. 33

M Main Logon Page Auxillary Functions .......................................... 12 Features .................................................... 11–16 Refresh Button................................................. 12 Map .......................................................... 12–14, 29 API (Antecedent Precipitation Index) indicator 13 Depthlogger Icon ............................................. 13 Functionality .................................................... 14 Legend ............................................................ 13 Load Map Button ............................................. 12 Overflow Condition Indicator ........................... 14 Rainfall Indicator.............................................. 13 Rainlogger Icon ............................................... 13 Scale ............................................................... 12 Type Indicator.................................................. 14 Model 320 .............................................. 4, 5, 38, 40 Model 400 .............................................................. 4

N Notes.............................................................. 30–32 Editing existing ................................................ 32 Making an entry in ........................................... 31

O Optimum Instruments Inc. Website ........................................................... 54 Optimum Instruments Inc. Headquarters.............. 52 Out of Service Flag............................................... 15

P Password ................................................. 1, 7, 9, 10 For operator acknowledgement ....................... 44 Pictures ................................................................ 30 Project .................................................................... 5 Functionality .............................................. 11–16 Map ........................................................... 12–14 Terminology....................................................... 3 Title.................................................................. 11

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S Screen Resolution ........................................... 8, 12 Sensor ................................................................... 4 Server Processing Indicator........................... 29, 36 Site Address........................................................... 16 Advanced functions................................... 29–35 Alarm Acknowledgement ................................ 15 Alarms............................................................. 15 Basic Functions......................................... 17–28 Communications ....................................... 33–34 Contact Person ............................................... 16 Custom graph generation................................ 19 Database................................................... 33, 34 Default Graphs ................................................ 18 Email alarm list.......................................... 32–33 Flags ......................................................... 15, 40 Functionality.............................................. 17–36 Functions .................................................. 15, 17 Generating a default graph for ........................ 19 Graphing ......................................................... 15 Graphs and Tables.................................... 17–26 Info .................................................................. 15 IP address....................................................... 16 List .................................................................. 14 Map ................................................................. 29 Name .............................................................. 15 Notes......................................................... 30–32 Pictures ........................................................... 30 Power format................................................... 16 Service Crew................................................... 16 Status.................................................. 15, 26–28 Status button................................................... 26 Terminology ...................................................... 3 Site List .......................................................... 14–16 Expanded View ............................................... 15 Functions ........................................................ 15 Name .............................................................. 15 Regular View................................................... 14 Updating of...................................................... 40 Site Status ..................................................... 26–28 Obtaining......................................................... 26 Sections of Site Status window ................. 27–28 Window ........................................................... 27 System Overview............................................... 4–5

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Generating a table..................................... 25–26 Technical Support .......................................... 52, 53 Terminology ........................................................... 3 Datalogger......................................................... 3 Site vs Project ................................................... 3

U Username ................................................ 1, 7, 9, 10 For operator acknowledgement....................... 44

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Alarms....................................................... 37–51 Basic Components........................................ 4–5 Browsing software............................................. 5 Browsing Software ............................................ 8 Dataloggers....................................................... 4 Features............................................................ 1 Graph Generation ..................................... 17–25 Logon.......................................................... 6–10 Password .......................................................... 1 Project Level Functionality ........................ 11–16 Server ......................................................... 4, 40 Site Level Functionality ............................. 17–36 System Overview .......................................... 4–5 Typical Operations ............................................ 5 User Accounts................................................... 7 Username ......................................................... 1

ViewDataNow Advanced site functions ............................ 29–35

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