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Chapter 1: Getting Started6© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc
viewLinc 3.6 User Guide 7Chapter 2: ChannelsThis section is for administrators and general users.In this section, you’ll learn about:• channels and zo
Chapter 2: Channels8© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncAbout ChannelsWhat is a Channel?Depending on the type of Vaisala data loggers you have installed, a logge
About ChannelsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 9Understanding the Channels ScreenThe Channels screen in viewLinc contains many important features: My Channels
Chapter 2: Channels10© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incwith viewLinc. To see all options, see “Hiding and Showing Channel Columns” on page 15:Opening Large Cha
Real-Time GraphsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 11windows. If you use Internet Explorer, ensure your browser is set up to open new links in a new window or ta
Chapter 2: Channels12© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncReading Graphs in Large Channel ViewWhen you open a channel, you can read both a numerical and graphical
Real-Time GraphsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 13Viewing Graph Detail in Large Channel ViewWith a large channel view open, you can also zoom in on a specific
Chapter 2: Channels14© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncAcknowledging Alarms from Large Channel ViewFrom a large channel view window, you can acknowledge alarms
Real-Time GraphsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 153Click Acknowledge. Ordering Channel ColumnsTo re-sort the display order in My Channels:1From the Channels t
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Chapter 2: Channels16© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incexample, to show a column with colored icons representing alarm status, select Icon.3 Click outside the
viewLinc 3.6 User Guide 17Chapter 3: AlarmsAlarms and alarm acknowledgement are one of the keys to success with the Vaisala Veriteq Continuous Monitor
Chapter 3: Alarms18© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncAbout AlarmsUsers with Full Control, Configure Alarms, and Configure Custom Threshold permissions can set
About AlarmsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 19Event Log Validation AlarmsAn Event Log Validation alarm indicates that the viewLinc event log historical data h
Chapter 3: Alarms20© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incinterrupted, or an event log or logger alarm condition is present. Alarm emails can be sent repeatedly bas
Acknowledging AlarmsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 212The Acknowledge Alarm dialog box appears, prompting you to enter actions taken and comments. 3 Click Ac
Chapter 3: Alarms22© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc
viewLinc 3.6 User Guide 23Chapter 4: EventsAll events - such as alarms, transfers of data from the data logger, alarm acknowledgements, system configu
Chapter 4: Events24© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncViewing EventsEvents are viewed on an Event Log, a text-based listing of all system events occurring with
Adding Comments to EventsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 25Adding Comments to EventsYou may want to add comments to the Event Log, perhaps to outline why an e
viewLinc 3.6 User Guide iContentsChapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Overview . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Events26© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc6 In a new browser window, a printer-friendly Event Log report opens. 7 The Print dialog box displays auto
viewLinc 3.6 User Guide 27Chapter 5: ReportsUsing viewLinc, you can create graphs and reports to analyze changes in data over time based on the histor
Chapter 5: Reports28© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncAbout Historical DataVaisala data loggers have the ability to store large amounts of data inside them. Da
Generating Historical Data ReportsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 29Events, or a specific date range. If you choose a fixed date range, use the calendars to i
Chapter 5: Reports30© 2011 Vaisala Canada Incd Repeat these steps for each channel you want to in-clude on the report. All selected channels appear in
Generating Historical Data ReportsviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 31Note: For large report data sets, we recommend that you schedule report generation at a ti
Chapter 5: Reports32© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inccolor dropdown. If you select Auto, viewLinc chooses a color according to the default color spectrum:f Wh
viewLinc 3.6 User Guide 33Numerics300 Series Transmittersoutput quantities 8Aacknowledge an alarm 14, 20active alarmsviewing 13addingcomments to event
Index34© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncIInternet Explorersettings 10Llarge channel viewclosing 11reading graphs 11launching applications or devices 20Logger
IndexviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 35Uuser accountslogging in 3using colorfor reports 31VValidation alarmsdefined 19viewingactive alarms 13channels 10event
Contentsii© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncGenerating Channel History Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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viewLinc 3.6 User Guide 1Chapter 1: Getting StartedThis section includes:• overview of the Vaisala Veriteq Continuous Monitoring System (CMS)• logging
Chapter 1: Getting Started2© 2011 Vaisala Canada IncOverviewWelcome to viewLinc 3.6, a key element in the Vaisala Veriteq Continuous Monitoring System
Logging In to viewLincviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 3Logging In to viewLincviewLinc allows you to:• watch conditions (such as temperature and relative humid
Chapter 1: Getting Started4© 2011 Vaisala Canada Inc4 The main viewLinc screen appears, showing available channels or (the first time you log in) an e
Getting HelpviewLinc 3.6 User Guide 5For sales, pricing, quotations, or general information, please call 1-800-683-8374 (or 604-273-6850).Outside of N
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