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1. Web Host If User host is selected from the Setup tab window you will be able to modify the fields in this screen This should only be used when using another web host other than WQData com Web Host Detail FTP URL Identifies the location of your WebDB folder For example if your WebDB folder is located in the Data folder on your web server type the following http www mydomain com Data FTP login name Enter name used to login to your FTP server FTP password Enter the password used to login to your FTP server Confirm password Confirm the password entered above FTP folder If you choose to store your database in a folder with a different name than webdbxml enter the new folder name here MySQL host If your MySQL database is located on a different server than your web server enter the server name for the MySQL database If the database is stored on the same server set this field to localhost or the server name iChart Software Operations Manual 72 NexSens Technology Inc Information WebDB Setup Sa iChart allows you the unique feature Setup Cheech le Customize Host Information Advanced of adding information pages for Monitoring Area tesi EN Monitoring Site your monitoring area s sites Information Title Monitoring Area Select the Chart Picture monitoring area you would like to idaman Tei add an information page to Picture widt
2. 09 08 2005 12 00 TO ATC 13 0 Format Cells rc b Number Alignment Font Border Patterns Protection Category Sample General Number Currency Type Accounting Ze romidd yyyy hh mm Time Bn 0_ _ SZ wd Percentage _ 0 00_ _ 0 00 _ Fraction _ 0 00_ _ 0 00 Scientific ddd mmjdd yyyy hh mm Text 409 dddd mmmm dd yyyy Special 409 h mm ss AMPM Custom mmiddiyyyy bhimm T Type the number Format code using one of the existing codes as a starting paint LA Project Si pen Project Close Ld Save Set Project ID WebDB Operating Mode Backup Restore File Edit view Basemap Project Report Ctrl 5 Export Send To Print Print Preview Print Setup 1 C Program Filesi 2 U iJon Ritest icr Exit Looe it esc ict 47 NexSens Technology Inc A warning message will appear on the screen Make sure you have selected the right file and click Yes iChart 9 WARNING no error checking will be performed Be sure to select the correct imported file and device to import into J This action is irreversible Are you sure you want to import File C Documents and Settings RaeAnne Desktop sample xls into device iSIC When the data has been successfully imported a message will appear This may take a few moments depending on the amount of data being i
3. InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing iChart5 on your computer iChart Software Operations Manual 13 NexSens Technology Inc 2 2 Registering iChart Software iChart will run for 30 days before it requires registration During the 30 days click Continue to run the program Before the time expires iChart will need to be registered Run iChart and click Register The following screen will appear iChart Registration Key iChart Version 5 04 004 iChart Version 5 04 004 CS Copyright 2000 2005 NexSens Technology Inc AT Copyright 2000 2005 NexSens Technology Inc beggen All rights reserved All rights reserved Enter your name your organization and the product registration key below Enter your na iChart Ln key below e bp Thank you for choosing Chart User Name Tutorial Name aan his f Organization Tutorial Organization Organizat pran Registration Key Registration Key 2F3B8 RIC 02440 E 256 NOTE If you don t have the registration ken please register with NexSens NOTE If you don t have the registration key please register with NexSens to obtain one Be sure to provide the Chat Serail Number highlighted to obtain one Be sure to provide the Chat Serail Number highlighted above when contacting NexSens above when contacting NexSens Cancel OK Cancel Enter your name and organization and registration key in to the appropriate fields
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5. xj These features are used to control the actions S m executed when clicking on a link Custom View Link N Sey pee Default Left Mouse Action Edit Interrogate Report O View Data Source Link From the drop down menu select the device you wish to link your link object to All devices in your database will be listed Select Interrogate from the Default Left Mouse Action section Whenever this link is click on iChart will interrogate the specified device Report Link Click browse and select the report you wish to link to Reports are found in Report folders located in C Program Files NexSens iChart5 Users Where is the name of the database Select Report from the Default Left Mouse Action section Whenever this link is clicked on iChart will open to the report specified here Custom View Link From the drop down menu select the basemap you wish to link your link object to All basemaps in the project will be listed Select View from the Default Left Mouse Action section Whenever this link is click on iChart will open to the basemap specified here iChart Software Operations Manual 44 NexSens Technology Inc 5 4 Using iChart to Store Data using ODBC While iChart has its own database format and a set of rich web and reporting tools some users may prefer to use their own custom database to store the data or need to use an existing database to store the data As long as the database you use is ODBC
6. LC Sp Cond mS cm DOSat Ko pH DH mu 4 3 Enable Devices in the iChart Database Disabled devices can be re enabled by first selecting the device or parameter from the Navigation Panel and then selecting Enable command The Enable option will only be displayed if the device selected is disabled Site Level m dy 5 3 Big Lake 3 KH iSIC JC 600R e Temperature C e Sp Cond mS cm EM DOS at SI P Property We Report iChart Software Operations Manual 26 NexSens Technology Inc After you have selected Enable iChart will ask you if you would like to add a field note stating that you have enabled this device with the time that you enabled it See the section 7 7 5 on field notes for more information hart i Would vou like to add note to the database Select Yes if you would like to open the Field Note message box Select No to simply return to the Instrument Control screen 4 4 Renaming Devices in the iChart Database Once a device has been added to iChart it will be displayed in the Navigation Panel The text shown for the device in this list is determined from your input when the device was added to the database To change this description click on the device then click again on the text to go into a rename text box Site 5 45 Small Lake 4 5 ist Nimbus Big Lake To rename a site you can follow the same process as renaming a device Also you can right click on the
7. NexSens Technology Inc 6 CAUTIONS REGARDING DATA The SOFTWARE contains tools to be used in transmitting searching and retrieving data in various forms as described in the documentation You assume the entire responsibility for determining the legality of any transmission or copying you may engage in and for protecting yourself your business and associates from any offensive or inaccurate data information or material you may choose to receive or allow to be transmitted to you NEXSENS does not grant any warranty with respect to or assume any responsibility for any consequences whatsoever suffered by any person as a result of your access or use of the Internet including without limitation access to or resulting in false incomplete or unreliable data computer viruses or corrupted data 7 EXPORT You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE is subject to United States export control laws including the export administration regulations You will not export re export or divert the SOFTWARE in contravention of those laws 8 TERMINATION NEXSENS may terminate this EULA if you violate it You must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE in your possession or control promptly upon termination Upon NEXSENS s request you must certify in writing that you have complied with your obligations under this Section 8 and otherwise under this EULA Termination by NEXSENS will not limit any of its other rights or remedies under this EULA or at law or in equity
8. cell modem or spread spectrum radio is powered down You must wait until the iSIC has re applied power before attempting to interrogate the sensor iChart Software Operations Manual 58 NexSens Technology Inc Sync RTC Schedule Tab Setup Device Interrogation Schedule Sync RTC Schedule Sync ATC Schedule Sun V Mon Tue V Wed Thu V Fri V Sat Every 60 minutes Between 49 99 00 4M E l and 44 59 59 PM a Oat 00 00 4 712 00 00 4M lt i2oo00am izom Offset sec g Enable iChart Software Operations Manual The Sync RTC Schedule is the interval iChart will automatically sync the iSIC clock with the PC clock As with any embedded device the iSIC clock can drift as much as two minutes per month Especially where power scheduling is implemented making sure the iSIC time and the PC time are the same is important Auto Sync to PC Clock Check this box to automatically sync the clock in the NexSens iSIC Datalogger with the PC clock Please exercise Caution when using this function Syncing your PC s clock with a datalogger in a different time zone could create confusion and cause problems 59 NexSens Technology Inc 6 6 Instrument Control Tools LA iChart test icr Joe d File Edit View Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help f X Y Git 1 A F i Le T e KU a IL 4 3 Navigation Panel 0 x Instrument Tool Cx Basema
9. Click OK and computer will now run in client mode You should now set a sample and log interval Click on the clock icon again at the left corner of the Navigation Panel In the Sample Interval field enter the interval in seconds that you want to get a reading from the server This reading will be updated on basemap readings and the main instrument display window In the Log Interval field enter the interval in seconds that you want to log a reading from the server This reading will be saved into an iChart database as if the sensors were connected to the client computer Now that your database is running and getting readings you can now utilize some of the features of iChart that will make an easy to view screen For example client window you could create a basemap and then disable all of the menu systems to have a screen like this Ld iChart testchentserver icr Basemap 0 ex ISIC 1 ISIC 1 ISIC 1 maa Pires SCH Level ft Level ft ma m i See the basemap section of this manual for more information on setting up basemap displays iChart Software Operations Manual 94 NexSens Technology Inc 6 13 Protecting an iChart Project When using remote telemetry options such as cellular and phone line any computer running the Same project file can access the data loggers and sensors in that project file However the project file may need to be shared among other people on other computers so that they can generate
10. Main Instrument Control Screen View most recent data calibrate sensors and manually interrogate field sites The Navigation Panel on the left displays all network devices Simply click any site to open its instrument control and view its recent data Click Instrument Tools A est D A y gt Sample Comm Quality iChart Software Operations Manual 15 NexSens Technology Inc Open Last Project This option will open to the last iChart database used Create New Project This option will open directly to the iChart Project File menu iChart Project File Save in O Users H ce E estacion Backup linki Note O Sample1 Note estacion Data linki Report O Sample1 Report estacion Report Robolistic Backup Sample view O gua2006 Backup Robolistic Report sonde_vs_orab Backu O qua2006 Report O Sample1 Backup sonde_vs_grab Data 9 linki Backup Sample1 Data sonde_vs_grab Note lt Save as type iChart Project Files icr v Enter a filename for the iChart database and click Save This is the iChart Database Configuration file and it contains the setup information for all sensors and iSIC Dataloggers in the database By default the file is located in the folder C Program Files NexSens iChart6 Users and has the extension ICR This window can also be opened selecting New Project from the File Menu or by clicking the New Project icon from the Main Toolbar Ope
11. NEXSENS ai technology 1328 Parkway Court e Beavercreek e OH e 45432 Phone 937 426 2703 e Fax 937 426 1125 e E Mail info NexSens com Visit us on the web at http www NexSens com iChart Software Operations Manual and Reference Guide Revision 07 03 06 iChart Software Operations Manual NexSens Technology Inc iChart Software Operations Manual NexSens Technology Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 W atis IC art E 8 1 1 Graphical Instrument Control eseeeeeseressrrrerresrrersressrresrrrssress 8 1 2 Powerful DatabRenortes cccccsseseccesssssseesesseseseeeaes 9 1 3 Virtual Display BaSemapS 00000000 ec cccecccccssssceesseesesseeeeees 10 1 4 Internet Data Posting 11 2 GOUlinG Slate E 12 2 1 Installing ICNar edd 12 2 2 Registering Chart Software ccc cece ccensseesseeeeenees 14 2 3 Running iChart For The First Tume ccc cere 15 2 4 Keeping Chart Up to Date ooo cece ccesssseeessseeeeeees 17 3 Adding Devices to an Chart Database ccccccsssccssssccssssccssscccssscccesscceenes 18 4 Working With DOVICEG ccscccssecccsssccssssccsssccsssccssssccsescccssscccssscceessccesssccessseeesses 25 4 1 Adding Devices to the iChart Database n 25 4 2 Disabling Devices in the iChart Database a 25 4 3 Enable Devices in the iChart Database er 26 4 4 Renaming Devices in the iChart Database a 21 4 5 Retrieve Data From Sensors ccc ccc ccesssccesseecsssseesseeeeens 28 4 6 Set an Auto Interrogation Schedule
12. Degree Wind Speed Air Temperature F Relative Humidity Barometric Pressure inHg Rain Fall in Rain Intensity fingh Hail amount hitin Hail Intensity hit in h Battery Schedule Interrogate 2 The Instrument Control screen is one of the core components of iChart software Instrument Control provides a direct interface to all devices associated with the iChart database Through Instrument Control you can set auto interrogation schedules manually interrogate devices display the current days data and more This screen shows the most recent measurements retrieved from the instrument Each parameter is listed and their values are displayed in the green indicator boxes Setup Open the Device Property Dialog box Schedule Opens scheduling interrogation and synchronization settings for power Interrogate Manually interrogates the device and retrieves any new data recorded since the last interrogation iChart Software Operations Manual 55 NexSens Technology Inc 6 4 Device Properties General Settings Click Setup from the instrument control screen to open the Device Property dialog box This screen contains various device configuration options All information is initially set while adding a device to the iChart database device s initial configuration ISIC Tab Setup Device iSIC iSIC Alarm Power Managment a 30 C Erase iSIC log memory Refresh Display Sample
13. Email Sends reports to the specified e mail addresses FTP Sends reports to the specified FTP server Folder Sends reports to the specified folder This folder may be located in either a local PC or LAN folder Format Coy wi Printer Sends reports to your PC s default printer Use fixed file name Format Auto Report Schedule CSV Saves reports in CSV format SH Every minutes PDF Saves reports in PDF format DE Mzawa and IDB Saves reports in IDB iChart Database Backup format E Reports generated in IDB format may be opened directly in iChart At D zoomay with the Import command in the File Menu nma E Use Fixed Filename If you wish to use the same filename every Sech time iChart saves a report enter it here iChart will overwrite previous reports generated with this filename Offset o Auto Report Schedule IL Day Place a check next to each day you would like auto reports generated Every minutes used to generate periodic reports The value in this field is how often Chart will generate a report Between and iChart can be prevented from updating reports outside the hours set in these fields Leave these fields at their default value to allow report updates at all times At If this option is enabled Chart will update reports only at the times indicated here Offset sec An offset can be entered in this field to force iChart to wait a certain number of seconds before updating
14. Program Files Nexsens iChart5 Users lt iChart database file name gt Data Include header when using saving in another specified format Chart can save the header information of that data into the new format Format This option allows you to select the format that you wish to save your data in Folder This option allows you to specify the folder which you would like the data to be saved in Interrogation Broadcast iSIC close cmd This option is for backwards compatibility Use only when instructed to by Nexsens Technology Support Engineers Enable Group iinterrogation In order for group interrogation to work this box must be checked This is not checked by default nor is it ever automatically checked by iChart GUI Tab System Setup Eg General Email Advanced Readout per column 12 Application Skin Office 2003 we Retry Notification 5 Log diagnostic data C Minimize to system tray Enable Advanced Interface This checkbox allows the user to enable or disable advanced interface Readout per column This option affects the number of devices shown in the main Instrument Control screen per column The value in this box does not directly correlate to the actual number of devices shown as iChart automatically evens each column out so that they align evenly Application Skin This option allows you to select the type of windows theme you would like iChart to display Note some themes may not look l
15. Si E D 14 40 OH K 12 10 1022 04 10 2904 110504 16 00 16 00 15 00 Date day iChart Software Operations Manual 66 NexSens Technology Inc 6 8 WebDB Internet Data Posting WebDB is an advanced feature that can automatically post an Chart database to WQData com a NexSens online data hosting service WQData com is an online interface that provides access to data retrieved from environmental monitoring sensors through standard web browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator Benefits of Internet data hosting at WQData com include s Information from multiple monitoring sites can be viewed from any PC with an Internet connection Users who do not have access to the Chart PC can still view data through their web browser Data can be shared quickly among colleagues through the Internet Data can be displayed data in graphs plots or simply downloaded to a PC in comma delimited CSV format for use with popular data analysis tools Access to data is provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week Each new license of iChart software includes a one year trial account for storage of and access to environmental sensor data at WQData com Please contact NexSens Technology Inc or visit http www WQData com for more information To enable Internet data posting in iChart select WebDB from the File Menu The WebDB Setup dialog box will appear File Edit view Basemap Project Report Close Ld Save Ct
16. if this field is set to 60 minutes iChart will update the report once an hour You can also specify the allowable times iChart can generate reports iChart can be prevented from interrogating the device outside the times indicated in the Between and fields Offset D sec When these fields are left at their default values iChart will interrogate the device at every interval specified by the Every Minutes field This feature is useful when the device is only on during certain times or if you would only like to interrogate during the day If you would like iChart to generate reports at fixed times then click on the circle next to the At You can configure iChart to generate a report at specific times throughout the day determined by the At fields Up to four specific times can be set in the At field iChart will only interrogate the device at that time Enter an Offset in seconds in this field to force iChart to wait a specified length of time before updating the data report For example if you would like iChart to wait 5 minutes after the hour to generate a report enter 300 into this field iChart Software Operations Manual 40 NexSens Technology Inc More Report Options Additional report options are available in the Report Other Setup screen Open Report Save As FA Create PDF Report Page Property Refresh Report Other Setup Report Other Setup SI Unit Mise Par
17. All Chart computers belonging to a specific Monitoring Area must have the same Area ID number Area Name Enter the name of the Monitoring Area that the PC will belong to All Chart computers belonging to a specific Monitoring Area must have the same Area Name Site ID Enter the number of the Monitoring Site that the PC will belong to Each Chart computer should have a unique Site ID Site Name Enter the name of the Monitoring Site that the PC will belong to Each Chart computer should have a unique Site Name Site Info Link Enter the URL of the HTML page that provides information about the Monitoring Site If no URL is entered the web interface will use a blank template page Use Shared WebDB Database Check this box when your PC is part of a monitoring network with multiple PC s posting data to a single shared online database Setup local account only Check this box to allow a new iChart computer to post data to an existing web database iChart Software Operations Manual 74 NexSens Technology Inc 6 9 Basemap Toolbar gt Basemap ft X ex OF 8 The Basemap Toolbar is activated when the Tools icon is selected in Basemap Mode The toolbar can be hidden or shown using the Edit button in the main toolbar These drawing tools will aid you in creating a custom basemap The first group of tools are ready to be used as soon as they are placed and consist of shapes and lines The
18. Section 3 are your only rights or remedies and will be NEXSENS s only liability or obligation for any breach by NEXSENS of any warranty 4 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS Subject to this EULA NEXSENS and its licensors retain all copyrights trade secret rights patents trademarks and any other proprietary rights covering or relating to the SOFTWARE You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE includes or incorporates proprietary and confidential information belonging to NEXSENS and or its licensors All rights not expressly granted by NEXSENS in this EULA are reserved 5 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Neither NEXSENS nor its affiliates nor its licensors will be liable for any special incidental consequential or exemplary damages including without limitation damages for loss of use lost profits or loss of data or information of any kind arising out of or in connection with the SOFTWARE or its use or this EULA even if NEXSENS or its affiliates or its licensor have been advised of the possibility of such damages In no event will NEXSENS s or its affiliates or its licensors liability for any claim relating to the SOFTWARE or its use or this EULA whether in contract tort or any other theory of liability exceed the license fee paid by you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you iChart Software Operations Manual 97
19. Simply visit http www nexsens com register php and fill out the form to obtain a Registration Key This form can also be accessed by selecting Help Register iChart in the software iChart Software Operations Manual 14 NexSens Technology Inc 2 3 Running iChart For The First Time By default the iChart 6 icon is located on your desktop Double click on this icon to open iChart software The following screen will appear Chart Open Option Open Without Project Open Open Last Create New Sul Ue Project Project Project Do not show this dialog in the future This is the tChart Open Choice menu From this menu you can perform a variety of tasks as detailed in the following pages Open Sample Project This option will open a sample iChart database This allows to you to see all of what iChart is capable of This sample database includes a basemap and several sensors You will not be able to interrogate these devices but you will be able to have the look and feel of an iChart database An iChart Quick Tour pop up guide will walk you through the main iChart features It is recommended for all first time users to go through the tour to get a feel of how iChart operates and a general overview of its features bid iChart Sample icr BAX x Navigation Panel Basemap Site Dev ID Basemap 0 Basemap 1 11 27 04 1 00 PM Temperature c Sp Cond yS cm Site Report Depth
20. a report This option is typically used when the iChart database contains sensors that require a certain amount warm up time before taking measurements iChart Software Operations Manual 64 NexSens Technology Inc Advanced Tab Parameter Select a parameter from the list to configure its advanced options Changes made to one parameter will not affect the settings of any others You can change multiple parameters by selecting the folder those parameters are in Changes will then affect every parameter in that folder Precision Report Tool Ox Sets the number of decimal places for the data shown in statistics graphs and data table Site 1 Sonde 1 1 Temperature C Output Avg Check this box to display average values in the report The Time Resolution field in the General settings of the Report Tools determines the average values Min Check this box to display the minimum value that occurred KSE during the time period defined in the Time Slice field in the General k Settings of the Report Tools E Lel wg Min Max Sum amples Max Check this box to display the maximum value that occurred a s S z during the time period defined in the Time Slice field in the General ll Settings of the Report Tools O Mes 0 Std Check this box to display the standard deviation of the values or i recorded during the time period defined in the Time Slice field in OF exes H the General Settings of the Report To
21. align the data to UserDetined Mone In addition reports can be exported to Microsoft Excel or converted to PDF and saved in a local folder Options are available for automatic report generation sharing of reports via e mail FTP folders and more Click the PDF icon on the Main Toolbar to output the current data report in Adobe Z Acrobat PDF format w Click the Excel icon on the Main Toolbar to output the current data report in Microsoft Excel format iChart contains many more advanced features related to the Historical Data Report tool iChart Software Operations Manual 37 NexSens Technology Inc 5 2 Automatic Historical Data Report Creation and Sharing iChart software is a data collection and analysis tool designed to collect and store environmental measurements from remote sensing devices As such historical report creation is one of the core components within iChart software Create a new historical data report by selecting the New Report command from the Report Menu or simply click the New Report icon from the Main Toolbar 2 ve A Open Report Report creation tools in iChart software are fully interactive and changes to a report s settings are displayed instantly Report Mode is divided into two main sections The data report is displayed in the middle of the screen in HTML format The Report Toolbar is located on the right of the screen This toolbar contains all the functions used to create a hist
22. estacion Data linki Report C Sample1 Report estacion Report C Robolistic Backup C Sample1 view quaz006 Backup C Robolistic Report 4 sonde_vs_grab Backu C quaz006 Report _ S5ample1 Backup _sonde_vs_grab Data linki Backup O Sample Data sonde _ws_grab Mote x J au ES Save as type Chart Project Files Dol DI Chart Software Operations Manual 18 NexSens Technology Inc Step 3 Select a Site The Setup Device Wizard dialog box should come up Click Next to continue Enter your site name and description and then click Add to add the site to your project map Once the site appears in the main box click Next to continue or add more sites as needed 1 Site Setup Enter a site name and description then click Add Do this for 1 or more project sites The Project Map will begin to grow as you develop the network Steps Small Lake Big Lake 1 Site Data logger Sensor Input Output Log Finish Site Name Big Lake 1 Description Step 4 Select Data Logger and Telemetry You can name your data 2 Data Logger and Telemetry logger and add a descri ption ee dice ee a data logget y SE telemetry Manufacturer and Product from the list on the right Click Add at th e b ott om Th en e el e ct the site to add a data logger suga E to pick the data logger 1 Site pes ger corresponding to your project 2 Pain Jogger aer site and telemetry and click CR 4200 iSIC Add i Input
23. file you wish to open select it and click open That image will now be displayed as the background to your new basemap Basemap Displayed Component Property Next click on one of the display icons such as Parameter P the thermometer A dialog box will Select a parameter to associate with the component then enter the value range appear Select the parameter you wish tO Lg display You can also select the minimum and Gq Default Ste Gg maximum value to be displayed by the display Ze i Max Value Gg a SE item When you have finished click OK Ap eco Temperature C Sp Cond mS cm DOSat pH pH md iChart Software Operations Manual 43 NexSens Technology Inc The display object will appear on top of your background image Note the reading will not update until the basemap has been saved This is accomplished by clicking on the basemap tool icon again Sonde 2 100 0 Rain Gauge Sonde 3 80 0 40 0 60 0 036 100 gt 1 000 60 0 Bat v 20 0 80 0 40 0 Sonde 2 20 0 gt E 1 000 0 0 Sp Cond Siem 1 000 TotalRain Om 1 000 Temp C e To add a link to your basemap click the Datasource Object button ki Select the image for your link from the drop down menu and place it on the basemap 8 A A o Bo AA P P gt me rPeHe e 8 DO x ZPrPHe e Control Object Property A Control Object Property dialog box will Data Source Link i a appear Se
24. last project used and open to the basemap view upon iChart6 startup Auto load report This option is only available if the Enable open choice dialog box is unchecked iChart will open the last project used and open to the last report made upon iChart6 startup Display Time format The format selected here will change the format everywhere it is seen in Instrument Control screen This format will not however affect the way time is seen in reports Select H M to display hours minutes and selected H M S to display hours minutes seconds Enable basemap rotation Enables the Basemap view and Instrument Control view to be rotated Each view will be displayed on the screen for the number of seconds specified This option is ideal for displays in lobbies and other areas where you would like the viewers to be able to see different iChart screens iChart Software Operations Manual 86 NexSens Technology Inc Enable flash warning Enables the Auto Interrogation Failed warning window to display whenever an auto interrogation fails This box is checked by default You can disable auto interrogations from the Setup menu in the main Instrument Control screen Email Tab MAPI Sets iChart to use System Setup MAPI email protocol when R E PEE pen ever it needs to use email for example when iChart SE automatically sends reports GEES SE via email The email options Name Neuens Technology Inc ee OT smtp hypermart com will need to be s
25. located in every report generated by the current database as long as you have checked sig hla Summary to be displayed This feature cannot be Type Custom sl used when a report is open This is located in Project Note Add Field Note i Cancel Time The time to be displayed for the note Type The type of note to be displayed There are many pre made notes to insert Or you can create your own by selecting Custom Note The text to be displayed for the note Field Log Date Comment 1202 2004 11 33 59 Calibrate 12022004 11 34 30 Maintenace 1292 2004 11 35 36 Information only 6 11 6 Send To The File Send To feature allows you to send iChart data to other programs or other locations WebDB WebDB Post Scope E ce Only data defined below From To Device Post 0 hours of data at a time enter 0 to post all data at once Selecting File Send To WebDB allows you to manually post data to your WQData com website All data from last auto post will manually post data from the last time Chart posted data Only data defined below will manually post data from the data specified in the From field to the date specified in the To field A selection from the Device drop down menu must be chosen to pick which devices to post data from Also a number of hours of data to be posted can be chosen in the Post text box Click OK when finished iChart Sof
26. next group are free hand drawing tools to allow you to customize any other option The remainder of the tools aid in functionality and effect how the objects are oriented and how they look There are four different kinds of basemap tools Drawing Components Display Components Control Components and Basemap and Component Properties iChart Software Operations Manual 75 NexSens Technology Inc 6 9 1 Drawing Components LU l i R Select Object used to select items on the basemap and adjust their properties Freehand create freehand drawings on the basemap with customized colors VA Line create freehand lines to be placed on the basemap with customized colors Polyline create a freehand series of angled lines to be placed on the basemap with customized colors Rectangle create freehand scaled rectangles to be placed on the basemap with customized colors Rounded Rectangle create freehand scaled rectangles with rounded corners to be placed on a basemap with customized colors Ellipse Circle create freehand scaled circles to be placed on the basemap with customized colors Polygon create a freehand scaled closed series of lines to be placed on a basemap with customized colors A Text enter text to a basemap nN Vertical Mirror mirror an object vertically i Horizontal Mirror mirror an object horizontally Rotate Counter CW rotate an object counter clockwise 90 degrees Rotate CW r
27. of environmental sensors from an assortment of different vendors At its core iChart consists of four main features graphical instrument control powerful data reports virtual display basemaps and internet data posting 1 1 Graphical Instrument Control An environmental monitoring tool must be powerful and easy to use iChart has an intuitive and fully integrated workspace interface The built in navigation panel makes it easy to select between various iChart views Basemap Virtual Instrument Control and Report iChart automates much of the tedious programming required with other data logging systems Simply point and click on options in dialog boxes and your iSIC data logger is setup and ready to begin collecting data il iChart test 1 BAX es File Edit View Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help WE O2 HS e X04 BBA ofxea Navigation Panel Eag Basemap Site1 iSIC 1 Basemap 0 Basemap 1 mm ddlyy hh mm ss DOSat F l 9 Por Flow Sitel fess 349 iSIC 1 ORP 36 60005 m K DOSat Flow fP s 8 ORP mi pH 3 Site2 GK SICI 3 4 04504 Sp Cond mS cm Temperature C Report 4 862d Sample Comm Quality Key Features e Easily navigate able e Extensive Multi Vendor Library e Highly graphical user interface iChart Software Operations Manual NexSens Technology Inc 1 2 Powerful Data Reports Many environmental professionals find themselves at the end of a pro
28. on your printer Page Break When in html view iChart will automatically insert page breaks after certain events as specified This is just like the page break in Microsoft Word etc Using page breaks allows you to keep sections of the report on individual pages and generally makes the report look better All page break options are enabled by default iChart Software Operations Manual 89 NexSens Technology Inc PDF Tab Page Property General PDF Page Size Letter 8 5x11 3 d el Ce Page orientation Width in Portrait Height ml Landscape Font Scale 100 Asis Scale Orientation Horizontal O Vertical Page Size Select the paper size you would like for PDF reports This should be the actual size of paper you will be using to print the PDF report Width Height If Custom is selected from the Size drop down menu you will be able to enter in the actual Width and Height of the paper you will be using to print your PDF report Page Orientation Select the orientation you would like the pages of your PDF report to be printed Font Scale Allows you to scale up or scale down the font size of your PDF report by the percentage entered Y Axis Scale Orientation Sets the orientation of the Y Axis scale labels on graphs generated in your PDF report iChart Software Operations Manual 90 NexSens Technology Inc 6 11 5 Field Note Field Note Gi The field note field is
29. pH mV Praun Data iSIC iSIC Graph Avg Avg Traces per graph 2 Sample Date Time pH pH mu Note C Disjoint graph C Combine same parameter Y axis 1 3 1 2007 12 00 00 PM 6 48 9 5 Disable device iS Enable device iSIC 1 2 3 1 2007 12 01 00 PM 6 52 el 3 3 1 2007 12 02 00 PM 6 56 4 9 4 3 1 2007 12 03 00 PM 6 55 5 4 5 3 1 2007 12 04 00 PM 6 43 Eke 6 3 1 2007 12 05 00 PM 6 54 5 9 7 3 1 2007 12 06 00 PM 6 56 et 3 3 1 2007 12 07 00 PM 6 57 44 9 3 1 2007 12 08 00 PM 6 56 5 0 10 3 1 2007 12 09 00 PM 6 57 4 4 11 3 1 2007 12 10 00 PM 6 55 BRA d 3 1 2007 12 11 00 PM 6 57 4 3 13 3 1 2007 12 12 00 PM 6 56 5 0 e 14 3 1 2007 12 13 00 PM 695 5 3 f G 1 F 902 15 a 1 90N7 1714A NN PM een A x I E Done Sample 32 0 CommQuality n a To configure an iChart data report use the integrated Report Tools The Report Tools are spread across four tabs located on the bottom of the Report Toolbar General Graph Properties Output and Advanced The report interface in iChart is fully interactive and changes to reports are displayed instantly By default iChart will generate a daily report and display data from the first monitoring parameter in statistic and graph format iChart Software Operations Manual 36 NexSens Technology Inc Parameter To include additional parameters in the report double click a folder ZEN Site 1 icon This action will expand the list of parameters for that GY Sonde 1 particular sensor Place a check in ea
30. to analyze data in a more user friendly way 6 9 3 Control Components Background Image an image can be selected to display as the basemap Click on this icon and then select the file location of the image Changes made to the original image will not be updated on the basemap until the image is reselected as the Background Image Data Component these are placed on basemap at certain locations and when clicked on you will move to a user specified location in the data analysis Image viewer places a view box on the basemap that acts as a slideshow 6 9 4 Basemap and Component Property Fill Color users select the color for all solid objects including rectangles rounded rectangles circles and polygons L Line Color users select the color for all line objects including lines pencil marks and poly lines AJ Font Color users select the color for the font Background Color users without basemap images can select the swatch color of the basemap iChart Software Operations Manual 77 NexSens Technology Inc Line Thickness users select the thickness of lines on objects Line Style users select the style of the lines on objects CN Font users select the adjustment of scale in text EA Toggle Grid displays a grid over the basemap ES Grid Property locks a grid to the basemap for manipulation of objects T Redraw refreshes the basemap if a pause in data analysis has taken place Mag
31. with the Link Text URL field will be displayed the main pages of your WQData com website It is a good idea to enter in your company information as well as a link to your companies website into these categories iChart Software Operations Manual 49 NexSens Technology Inc Under the Contact section enter in your contact information This information will be stored in your WebDB database Click OK to create your online datacenter and export your current database to the web server If you are using WQData com you can access your datacenter online at http www WQData com Otherwise your data will be available online at http trial wqdata com Note you cannot click OK or go to any other tabs until all fields are filled in Setting an Internet Data Posting Schedule By default WebDB will post new data to your online datacenter once every 60 minutes on the top of the hour You can change this schedule by selecting the Schedule tab in the WebDB Setup dialog box WebDB Setup Setup Schedule Customize Host Information Advanced minutes Between SCH and Offset sec Re post data from this time e To disable auto WebDB posting uncheck the Enable Auto WebDB Posting box This box is only checked if the account setup is successful You can still manually post to WebDB if this option is turned off Select the days of the week and time interval during which WebDB will post da
32. 0 4 CommQuality n a Title Bar The Title Bar displays the filename of the open iChart database Menu Bar Many of iChart s core features and functions can be accessed through the Menu Bar More information on specific program functions in the Menu Bar can be found in Section 6 6 Menu Commands iChart Software Operations Manual 53 NexSens Technology Inc Main Toolbar UP Heyes Bs SBA oB The Main Toolbar contains icons that provide single click access to core program functions New Project Creates a new iChart database iChart will display the Add New Device wizard to help you setup the database Open Project Opens an existing iChart database iChart will display the Open Project dialog box where you can locate and open the desired database Save In Report Mode saves the current report in HTML format In Basemap Mode Saves changes to the current basemap Print Prints the current iChart report or basemap Navigation Panel Toggles the Navigation Panel on and off Tools Toggles the right tool bar on and off New Basemap Creates a New Basemap and opens Basemap Mode Instrument Mode Opens the instruments tools New Report Creates a new report and opens the Report Tools Schedule Tasks Schedule tasks that will occur automatically like remote interrogation and report posting To PDF In Report Mode saves the curr
33. 1 view O guaz006 Backu Robolistic Report sonde_vs_grab Backu H d K EE Simply select one of the wav files that you like You can Dirt Backup E Sample1 Data sonde _vs_grab Note test these file before hand or download your own alarm lt from the internet iChart Software Operations Manual 32 NexSens Technology Inc Send an email message Alarm Action Selecting Send email message will send an email to Alam Action Send email message yl the specified email address in the Email Address field Emai Address info nexsens com The subject line of the email is ALERT And the body la text is the text entered into the Message field A new email will not be sent on alarm until the reset value has been reached Use f for value p for parameter name d for device name Note your email information must be correctly setup in the Edit Preferences menu for this alarm to work properly Create a text file Alarm Action Selecting Create File will create a text file with the oo ee designated File Name and with the text body of FieNeme i i waringtt Message field This file is saved in the current selected Message waring Tem exceeds 50C folder By default this is Use f for value p for parameter name d for device name C Prog ra m Fi es N exSen s i Ch a rt5 If you want to save the file in G Temp simply enter G Temp warning txt in th
34. Any provision of this EULA that by its sense and context is intended to survive termination of this EULA will Survive termination 9 SEVERABILITY If any provision of this EULA is illegal or unenforceable under applicable law the remaining provisions of this EULA will remain valid and fully enforceable If any provision is in part enforceable and in part unenforceable it will be enforced to the extent permitted under applicable law 10 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS If this product is licensed by any agency or instrumentality of the United States of America use duplication and disclosure are subject to restriction as set forth in subparagraphs a d of the rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at FAR 52 227 19 or any successor regulation or in subdivisions c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 48 FAR 52 227 7013 or any successor regulation or as set forth in the particular department or agency regulations or rules which provide NEXSENS or its licensors protection equivalent to or greater than that clause The contractor manufacturer is NexSens Technology Incorporated 1328 Parkway Ct Dayton Ohio 45432 11 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This EULA together with any special rights or promotions provided in writing with your copy of the SOFTWARE is the entire agreement between you and NEXSENS relating to the SOFTWARE It sup
35. Chart or iSIC based iChart Alarms x iChart Alarm High Alarm Temperature IC Sp Cond uS cm C Enable DOSat IS DO mod pH Reset Point Turbidity NTL Set Point Alarm Action 1 None Alarm Action 2 None Low Alarm Enable Set Point Reset Point Alarm Action 1 None Alarm Action 2 None Cancel Every time iChart receives data from a device it checks to see if the values of that data exceed an alarm threshold If it does an alarm will activate PC Alarms allow you to have a certain event occur whenever a parameter goes above or below a certain point From the Navigation Panel select the device you would like to have an alarm for Then in the main instrument control screen click the Setup Chart Alarm from the Project menu Now select the parameter you would like to set an alarm for From here you can either enable a high alarm a low alarm or both just click the enable button The Set Point is the value you want the alarm to trigger For example click on Temperature C on the left hand column and enter 50 for the Set Point This means that if the temperature goes above 50 C an alarm will occur iChart Software Operations Manual 30 NexSens Technology Inc The Reset Point is the value at which the alarm will allow it to trigger again For example if the temperature went above 50 C an alarm would occur just once If the Reset Point is set to 45 C and the temperature drops
36. Cl Next Chart Setup will ask you to choose which folder to install the iChart program to It is highly recommended that this folder be left Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install Chart5 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Program Files NexSens iChart5 InstallShield iChart Software Operations Manual 12 NexSens Technology Inc iChart5 Setup E39 iChart will display the selected settings Click Start Copying Files Next to continue Review settings before copying files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings User Information User Name Company Name Product Serial No Destination Folder C Program Files NexSens iChart5 InstallShield i Cancel iChart5 Setup Cl Chart Setup will then begin installing This Setup Status may take a few moments depending on the speed of your computer iChart5 is configuring your new software installation Installing Copying shared DLLs C Program Files NexS ens iChart5 0C60as dll InstallShield Cancel iChart5 Setup Finally click Finish to complete the installation of Chart
37. Color E Grid Color y Trace Width 1 Graph Property Tithe line 1 Title line 2 A Asis Label Y Asis Label Trace Color Trace color displayed on the graph of the selected parameter Note If multiple parameters are on a single graph then iChart will make sure that two traces never have the same color If you select a color for a trace that is already being used iChart will automatically change the color of that trace Grid Color Grid color displayed on the graph of the selected parameter Trace Width Trace width on the graph for the selected parameter Graph Property Note The first parameter from the Parameter menu must be selected The text entered into these text boxes changes the text at the top of the report graphs By default the X Axis Label is Date and Title line 1 is the name of your iChart database iChart Software Operations Manual 63 NexSens Technology Inc Output Tab iChart reports can be output in a number of different formats and sent to a variety of locations Auto Report options are available to send reports to the screen printer email FTP server printer or a folder on your PC or LAN Reports may be output in CSV PDF and IDB iChart Database Backup format Enable Auto Report must be checked for auto reports to be generated Destination Report Tool OX Display Displays reports on your PC s screen when they are Enable Auto Report created Destination Display
38. IC iSIC Alarm Power Managment Switched Power Schedule Continuous LI OI Ont OI OH bi Wei KIK oO D oO Cancel Fix Time Duration min Periodic Interval min 0 Duration min 0 iChart Software Operations Manual Continuous Power Check this box to disable the power schedule and provide constant power to the NexSens 3100 iSIC Cellular Modem and 4100 iSIC Spread Spectrum Radio Fix Time Duration min Check this box to power the iSIC at up to four different times for a duration you can set in the corresponding box for each time The duration is set in the minutes Periodic Check this box to power the iSIC for any interval set in minutes Again the duration can be adjusted for purpose and is set in minutes 57 NexSens Technology Inc 6 5 Device Properties Interrogation Schedule Click the Schedule button from the instrument control screen to open the scheduling dialog box Setup Device Interrogation Schedule Syne RTC Schedule Auto Interrogation Schedule Sure V Mon V Tue V Wed V Thu V Fri V Sat Every 60 minutes Between Toma el and 11 5559PM e Oat zoa DA Offset sec 399 Enable Sun Mon Tues Sat iChart will automatically interrogate the device on the days indicated here Select every box for daily device interrogations Every Minutes Chart will automatically interrog
39. Interval p Beet 30 eg Update iSIC SIC Time 03 02 07 18 56 20 C Set iSIC time to PC time Device ID iSIC 1200 Firmware V 6 07 iSIC Alarm Tab Setup Device iSIC GC Alarm Power Managment Enable iSIC alarm Update iSIC Parameter 0 Temperature c x Condition less than or equal v Value Count 2 Action Send SMS message sl Phone number 123 456 7890 Message format C Edit message format string Note o Use p dto specify a value in the message here p parameter number start from 0 d number of decimal places o Use r for new line o Use for percent LS o Use i for back slash D Acknowledge iChart Software Operations Manual The Device Property dialog box can be used to update the Log Interval min Displays the device Log Interval in minutes This field can be changed by entering a new value The minimum log interval allowed by iChart is one minute If you change the interval click the Update iSIC button to set the interval in the iSIC ISIC Time Displays the time the iSIC is set to The time can be manually changed or can be synced to the PC time using the Set iSIC time to PC time check box If you change the time click the Update iSIC button to set the time in the iSIC This tab is used to control the iSIC alarm functions Refer to section 5 6 for more details 56 NexSens Technology Inc Power Management Tab Setup Device ES iS
40. LA prohibits you from doing b You understand that the SOFTWARE is licensed to you and not sold NEXSENS retains title to all copies of the SOFTWARE 2 LIMITED WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES a NEXSENS warrants that for thirty 30 days after you obtain the SOFTWARE the Warranty Period i the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the enclosed user documentation and ii the disks or other media on which the SOFTWARE is distributed will be free of defects in material and workmanship This limited warranty does not cover iChart Software Operations Manual 96 NexSens Technology Inc anything caused by accident or abuse or by use of the SOFTWARE other than for its reasonably intended purposes and as recommended in the accompanying user documentation Also NEXSENS does not warrant that the operation of the SOFTWARE will be uninterrupted or error free Furthermore any written or oral information or advice given by NEXSENS distributors agents or employees will in no way increase the scope of this limited warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state b Except as stated in Section 2 a NEXSENS does not make any warranties In particular NEXSENS disclaims all implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement The duration of any implied warranty
41. Manual 22 NexSens Technology Inc Step 7 Log Options Select the log interval sample interval and log type for each logger continue Setup Device Wizard X 5 Log Select each data logger then chnage interval and log value as needed Steps Small Lake o SICH Site Big Lake Data logger Sensor Input Output Interval Log Interval 30 minute Sample Interval 30 minute L Log Type Instantaneous Minimum Average Maximum Step 8 Program and Finish Then click Next to Complete the process by selecting each data logger and then pressing the Program iSIC button to program data logger Once all the loggers have been programmed click on Finish Click on the buttons to expand the tree and display the list of monitoring parameters available in the sonde Double check and confirm that all desired parameters have been enabled Click OK to add the sensor to your iChart database Setup Device Wizard X 6 Finish Select each data logger then press Program iSIC button to program the data logger Steps Sitel i iSIC 1 1 Site Temperature C Data logger Sp Cond mS cm Sensor chi Input Output Log Finish Program iSIC iChart Software Operations Manual 23 NexSens Technology Inc Step 9 Retrieve an Initial Data Set and Use the Instrument Within Chart After your sonde has been added to the database the following scre
42. NexSene Aougrium T Manitorteg Area moer dds Hirm Le ell maL if ge SJ loraso4 17 30 25 23 TE 7 36 ER arin 127300 rt Ae 3 5 2 236 12 1 K Pennan Site 1 DZIAATOA ads30 ZB 38 01 K H isi Aguar ihri k Kg OFyino 16 00 SERA 1 9 f izi o ive E IADA 15130 253 20 Faz Per 13 83 zaoa 15100 25 275 37 5 7 06 121 Date Table EN o3f ai04 14 30 25 35 STE 7 76 ER Darsteostargrt m IOs 14 00 d d 73 5 7 84 12 1 OLANO 13130 25 35 4 6 7 76 ER bei Tarp D3Z3ar04 13 00 25 40 5 0 7 75 12 4 El poset o7vayo4 12130 25 37 94 9 7 73 ES F Ge o3t ai04 42 00 25 33 ELE 7 82 12 4 Ei pat OFLA O 14 30 25 32 5 0 7 80 ERT oD3Z ai04 14 00 25 52 95 2 7 82 12 4 Dirplay date Onfawo4 10 30 25 34 TE 7 80 ERT E From the last 1 Days O7f 29 04 10 00 25 31 94 3 7 79 ER EH From D 3t at04 03 30 25 23 ag a 3 ap izi OFyfinds 02 00 25 17 F4 7 85 Livi Toi minos 08 30 25 25 et 7 30 12 2 O Ir3ar04 0 00 ZB 23 Ga 3 7 76 12 1 Oniot 97 30 SEA ERT L t i ized DIr mr04 07 00 23 94 re Me 7 T4 12 1 ova wos 04 10 23 35 E 2 233 133 NW earet Key Features Setup and view an online database in just a few minutes Ability to view data in graphical or tabular format Ability to download an analyze data in Microsoft Excel Easily filter and control what data is presented to users No IT staff or web knowledge required iChart automatically generates the website for you iChart Software Operations Manual 11 NexSens Techno
43. Output Loo Finish Logger Name Description Document iChart Software Operations Manual 19 NexSens Technology Inc IC Data Logeer Communication Properties 2 1 Communication Properties Enter SIC data logger address and communication properties IF connected click Test Connection to contin settings Datalogger Connection iSIC Address q Direct PC Connection COMI COM1 9600 baud HE None Test Connection PC COM Port Detail Test Data Logger Test passed Progress Vi COM port opened af ISIC information retrieved af Connection closed Qpening COM1 Done Retrieving Lal ID Done iSIC D 1400 Address 1 Lal Firmware 601 Hardware 6 Retrieving 151C RIC Donel iSIC time O035 05 07 09 54 36 Retrieving 15IC battery voltage Done Main battery 12 4V RIC battery 2 9 Test passed iChart Software Operations Manual Once the Add button is pressed the communication properties dialog box appears for the iSIC being added In this box the iSIC being talked to can be changed in the iSIC address field The default address for an iSIC is 1 and to broadcast the address is 0 If the iSIC is directly connected to the PC the port and communication details can be set in the Dirct PC Connection box The connection can also be tested with the Test Connection button Press Ok when finished Along with testing the connection the Test Connection button w
44. Report Mode this command sends a report to an e mail recipient FTP server folder or Microsoft Excel You can also use this command to manually update your Webdb database See Section 7 14 6 for more information Print In Report Mode select this command to print the current HTML report Print Preview In Report Mode select this command to preview the output of the Print command Print Setup Select this command to configure specific printer settings Recent Databases A listing of the four most recent iChart databases is displayed near the bottom of the File Menu Click a database listed here to open it in iChart Exit Exit Chart software iChart Software Operations Manual 79 NexSens Technology Inc 6 10 2 Edit Menu Undo Select this command to undo the most recent Chart action Redo Select this command to redo the last undo in iChart Cut Select this command to cut an object and place it on the clipboard Copy Select this command to copy an object and place it on the clipboard Preferences Paste Select this command to paste an object from the clipboard into iChart Preferences Open the System Setup dialog box See Section 7 14 3 for more information 6 10 3 View Menu Main Menu Select this command to toggle the display of the Main view Menu To display the main menu once it has been toggled hit the esc Key Main Toolbar Main Toolbar Select this command to toggle the
45. Sens Technology Inc 4 9 Monitoring Critical Projects Project Report Advanced Window Unpause Gubto Interrogation Setup Device Wizard Setup Chart Glare Setup Device Setup Schedule Interrogate Interrogate Al ODBC Add Field Mote Project Monitor Sync All iSIC Clock Property System Monitor Status Alert Email status to Separate multiple email addresses with semicolon Schedule minutes Between C Enable Offset sec f s Tu System Monitor Status Alert Email set io Separate multiple email addresses with semicolon Alert Event Last data received is older than 1 hours Fail to autointerrogation 4 times Fail to post data to wqdata com 2 times Data flag Schedule minutes Between and Eiizonooam Il mmen 120000M Offset sec C Enable iChart Software Operations Manual Due to the nature of many environmental projects immediate notification of failures is a necessity for many project managers The iChart System Monitor allows a project manager to receive critical messages such as failure to retrieve data or upload data online The Status tab of the System Monitor sets the schedule the iChart project status information should be emailed Note an email server must be setup in Edit Preferences for emails to be sent This email includes information such as what devices are enabled or disabled if iChart i
46. WARE may be used If you are the primary user of more than one computer you may install the SOFTWARE on each of them so long as the SOFTWARE is never used on more than one of the computers at the same time If you want to allow the SOFTWARE to be used on more than one of the computers at the same time then you must license a copy of the SOFTWARE for each computer You may make a reasonable number of back up copies of the SOFTWARE The back up copies may be used only to replace an unusable copy of the SOFTWARE You must destroy any copies of the SOFTWARE that are replaced by a back up copy Back up copies must include all proprietary rights and notices appearing on the original and must remain in your possession or control You may after written notification to NEXSENS transfer the SOFTWARE on a permanent basis to another person or entity provided you retain no copies of the SOFTWARE and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA If you have received an update to the SOFTWARE any transfer must include the update and all prior versions of the SOFTWARE Except as specifically permitted in this EULA you may not i copy the SOFTWARE ii modify the SOFTWARE or extract any of its components for use with other software iii decompile disassemble reverse engineer or make any attempt to discover the source code of the SOFTWARE iv sublicense rent or lease any portion of the SOFTWARE You may not allow anyone to do anything that this EU
47. a new Report from data stored in the open Report Advanced Window iChart database Open Report Opens a previously created report associated with the current iChart database Create PDF Report In Report Mode select this command to export the current report in PDF format This will generate a new PDF document that can be saved on your PC Page Properties Select this command to modify the settings of the PDF generator Refresh Report Refreshes the current report view Other Setup Opens Other Setup dialog box Unit Tab Used to change the units of each parameter available Misc Tab Contains addition settings to adjust Data display order time limit mode and auto report index options can be set here Report Other Setup X Unit Misc CH Default Site ges e isic i Temperature IC iChart Software Operations Manual A Open Report Save Os Create POF Report Page Property Refresh Report Other Setup 82 NexSens Technology Inc 6 10 7 Advanced Menu Lock Select this option to lock the iChart database and Advanced Window Help prevent unauthorized users from making changes to settings and i Lock devices Set Password Set Password Select this command to enable and set an administrator password for the open iChart database Users will be required to enter this password before any changes may be iSIC made to the database s settings and
48. ab and then every time the iSIC gets data from a sensor every log interval the iSIC will check to see if the value it receives for the Parameter field from the sensor meets the Condition field with the Value field If it does for the number of times in the Count field the iSIC will send a text message to the phone number in the Phone Number field By default the text of the text message with state ALERT lt either High or Low gt lt Parameter gt lt Parameter Value gt This message can be edited by clicking the Edit message format string button Click Update iSIC after you have setup the alarm the way you would like to program the iSIC to perform the alarm tasks Setup Device ES iSIC ISIC Alarm Enable iSIC alarm Update iSIC Parameter 0 Bromine ppm E R JB Condition less than or equal Value 0 Count 2 Action Send email message v Email address email emailaddress com Message format ALERT HI BROMINE 0 2 Edit message format string Note o Use p dto specify a value in the message Where p parameter number start from 0 d number of decimal places o Use r for new line o Use for percent LS o Use i for back slash DN Acknowledge It should be noted that in order for this capability to work you must use a phone that has a SMS text messaging service If you are unsure simply contact your phone service provider iChart Software Operations Manual 34 Nex
49. ameter 2 E Site 1 2 CH Sonde 1 1 Temperature C Sp Cond fu Zem Depth ft AMO oO 4 X Close Report Other Setup ES Unit Misc Pervert einen rrara a a Tritt Time Limit Mode Fixed Always report in the specified time limit Current Update report time limit to current time Previous Update report time limit to previous interval Auto report Index Page C Generate HTML index page O Interval Use time interval instead of calendar to set time limit Close a e D Report Advanced Winds This window will allow you to 1 Change the unit of measurement of a parameter for this report 2 Allow you to display the data table in descending order last reading on top 3 Allow you to create interval reports ie Last 30 days September 18 to August 18 instead of last month September 18 to September 1 The first tab of Other Setup is the Unit tab Here you can select the parameter you would like to change the unit of measurement for from the menu under Parameter Then on the right select the new desired unit of measurement Note this unit change only affects the current report The second tab of Other Setup is the Misc tab Here there is a checkbox for if you would like the report data table to display the data in descending order last reading on top Additionally you can change the type of report that is generated By default Current is se
50. ate the device one time during this interval The default setting of 60 minutes will set iChart to auto interrogate once an hour at the top of the hour Set this field to 30 minutes for two updates an hour Setting it to 15 minutes will provide four updates each hour The minimum value for this interval is one minute Between d and Chart can be prevented from automatically interrogating the device outside the hours set in these fields Leave these fields at their default value to allow auto interrogation at all times At If this option is enabled Chart will auto interrogate only at the times indicated here Offset sec An offset can be entered in this field to force Chart to wait a certain number of seconds before interrogating a device This option is typically used when the iChart database contains sensors that require a certain amount of time to warm up before taking measurements Fix Time Duration min amp Periodic This option is available when the current device is connected to a NexSens 3100 iSIC Cellular Modem or 4100 iSIC Spread Spectrum radio This feature will program the iSIC to apply power to its cell modem or spread spectrum radio only during the time indicated in the Power On Time and Duration fields This option is used as a means to conserve battery life as both the radio and cell modem draw a high amount of current CAUTION Communication to the sensor will not be possible during the period of time when the
51. ations Manual 38 NexSens Technology Inc Report Output Destination and Format iChart can output reports in CSV comma separated value PDF and IDB Chart Database Backup format CSV reports can be opened using popular spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel PDF reports are opened using Adobe Acrobat Reader oOx Click the Output tab S of the Report Tools to define the report s Report Tool Output Format and Destination This tab is located at the bottom of Enable Auto Report the Report Tools menu Destination Display ll Check the Enable Auto Report field to enable the auto report feature iChart can then be configured to generate reports and send them to a specific destination By default iChart will simply display the report Format on your PC monitor once it is created Options are available to send cv reports directly to your PC or LAN folder e mail address or an FTP server Auto Report Schedule To send a report to a PC or LAN folder select Folder from the T Destination drop down menu Next click on the button and browse to the folder location you would like the reports to be saved C Every minutes Between Ej and To send a report to an e mail address select Email from the Destination drop down menu and enter the target recipient in the D address field Send the report to multiple recipients by placing a semi colon after each e mail address in the field To send a r
52. ch box next to the desired Temperature C Li Sp Cond semi parameters CI Depth ft O Battery Mi Please note that once a new parameter is selected the report will Site 2 update instantly Depending on the amount of data in the ha Sen database there may be a small pause Wait for Chart to update i e Sege the report before selecting another parameter In addition to selecting which parameters are reported iChart allows you to fully customize all other aspects of the report Time mt iChart includes standard templates for daily monthly and Sal np lz El yearly reports In addition reports containing the entire database may be generated Select these options in the Time Son 1 2 2004 y Limit section of the Report Toolbar To Include iChart will display data in statistic graph and table formats Summam Settings Statistics include the average minimum maximum values Statistics Avg Max Mi and standard deviation of each parameter Check the Data box to display data in that table format W Graph w Data Time Resolution iChart allows you to auto align data based on time This Defaull feature is very useful when generating reports using multiple sensors that do not necessarily have the same time interval between data points By default no data alignment is selected If you would like to align data to minute intervals simply select UserDefined and enter the number of minutes you would like to
53. compatible you can have iChart store all sensor data into your database using a standard Windows ODBC connection More information on ODBC databases and connections can be obtained here http msdn microsoft com libra Setup Device Wizard Setup iChart Alarm Interrogate All ODBC gt Setup Database Add Field Note Open Database Project Monitor Property Setup Database ODBC Setup X Database Other v Connection New Connect String Select Data Source HS File Data Source Machine Data Source Data Source Name Type Description dBASE Files User Excel Files User MS Access Database User New 4 Machine Data Source is specific to this machine and cannot be shared User data sources are specific to a user on this machine System data sources can be used by all users on this machine or by a system wide service iChart Software Operations Manual You can access the ODBC menus from Project ODBC If you have not set up an ODBC database before you will be prompted with a dialog box asking if you would like to setup a new ODBC connection Click Yes Open Database simply opens the connection to the database for which ODBC has been configured for in the Setup ODBC Close Database simply closes the connection to the database for which ODBC has been configured for in the Setup ODBC If you would like to use a File Source ODBC
54. configuration Sensor InterFace System Check Checks the status of all devices in the Chart Global Sample Interval database E ISIC Select this command to access a sub menu that contains special configuration and troubleshooting tools for NexSens iSIC dataloggers and telemetry systems Sensor Interface Select this command to access a sub menu that contains special configuration and troubleshooting tools for various environmental sensors Global Sample Interval Select this command to set a global sample interval This action will set a uniform sample interval for all devices in the iChart database Terminal Opens an RS232 terminal to the currently selected device in Instrument Control Mode 6 10 8 Window Menu Cascade Arranges all Chart windows ie Instrument Control Report Window Basemap in a cascading pattern Cascade Tile Horizontal Arranges all Chart windows horizontally Tile Horizontal Tile Vertical Tile Vertical Arranges all Chart windows vertically SS 1 tutorial icr Open Windows All open iChart windows are listed in the Window menu Select an open window to switch between reports basemaps and instruments 6 10 9 Help Menu User s Guide Opens the iChart User s Manual in PDF format Help About iChart Displays the About iChart dialog box User s Guide About Chart Check For Updates Select this command to check for iChart EE software updates available at NexSens websi
55. ct WQData com from the list If you do not have an account select trial wqdata com User host should only be selected when using a web host other than WQData com Website Header Links Company This field and it will be displayed at the top of your datacenter Message In this field you can configure your datacenter hosted at WQData to display a corporate message tagline project description or other information on the page s header Contact Full Name Contact name to be stored in WQData database Email Contact email address to be stored in WQData database Phone Contact phone number to be stored in WQData database iChart Software Operations Manual 69 NexSens Technology Inc Schedule WebDB Setup Use the Schedule tab to setup an Setup Schedule Customize Host Information Advanced automatic Internet data posting rae Aen ee ra schedule in Chart WebDB will SE upload new data added to your Chart database based on the inter Between Ih Cl ad bessa schedule defined here Note You can manually post data by selecting File Send To WebDB Offset sec Re post data from this time Enable Auto Webdb Posting If unchecked Chart does not automatically make Webdb postings This option is not checked by default It will however be automatically be turned on after iChart has successfully setup up a WebDB account Sun Mon Tues Sat WebDB will updat
56. database then browse for the File Source ODBC database you would like to use Click on the New button if you do not have one Refer to your windows ODBC driver documentation for instructions on how to create and configure ODBC connections If you would like to use a Machine Data Source ODBC database then click on the New button and then on the Machine data source tab Select the Data Source from the list and click OK Click on the New button if there is not an ODBC database available or if the one you want is not listed Refer to your windows ODBC driver documentation for instructions on how to create and configure ODBC connections 45 NexSens Technology Inc 5 5 Importing Data iChart can import csv files You may already have the data in that format or in another type of database Most databases supply some form of data export to csv The best way to format a file is to open Microsoft Excel and use it to create a new spreadsheet This will eliminate any erroneous formatting such as graphs etc that may be left over in the current spreadsheet Simply copy and paste columns from one spread sheet to the other The spread sheet must be formatted with Date amp Time in the first column followed by the parameters in each successive column There also needs to be a three row header before the data starts This can be used to hold user information and any labeling you would like The information contained in these three rows is not
57. display of the Main Status Bar Toolbar Basemap Tools Status Bar Select this command to toggle the display of the Status Bar Basemap Tools Select this command to display the Basemap Tools Navigation Panel Diagnostic Window Full Screen Report Tools Select this command to display the Report Tools Instrument Tools Select this command to display the Instrument Control Tools Navigation Panel Select this command to toggle the display of the Navigation Panel Diagnostic Window Select this command to display Charte Diagnostic Window The diagnostic window is an advanced tool used by NexSens technical support staff for troubleshooting purposes Full Screen Select this command to toggle Full Screen mode in iChart Full Screen mode will maximize the iChart program window and hide all top line Menu Commands 6 10 4 Basemap Menu New Basemap Select this command to create a new basemap for Basemap the open iChart database Remove Basemap Select this command to open the Remove Basemap dialog box Select a basemap from the list and click the Remove button to delete the basemap from the iChart database iChart Software Operations Manual 80 NexSens Technology Inc 6 10 5 Project Menu Pause Auto Interrogation When auto interrogation is Project Report Advanced windo enabled pauses auto interrogation of devices in the iChart database Unpause Auto Interrogation When auto interrogation is paused res
58. down below 45 C then the alarm will occur again if the temperature goes above 50 C again The Reset Point is important so that the alarms can occur if the situation happens at different occasions It is safe to set the Reset Point a little bit below or above the value as the Set Point such as a Set Point of 50 and a Rest Point 49 for a High Alarm This prevents iChart from triggering an alarm over and over if the parameter is at the edge The Alarm Actions are the specific alarms you would like to occur See the following pages for information on each of these Click on the button located on the far right of the Alarm Action field High Alarm V Enable Set Point 50 Reset Point 50 Alarm Action 1 None Alarm Action 2 None ae A window will appear that allows you to select the type of alarm you would like to use Click on the drop down menu and select one of the following alarms After you have set up the alarm action you can go back and setup the second alarm or Alarm Action Alarm Action None x None Sound PC speaker Send email message Create file Send SMS message Trigger ISCO sampler Acknowledging an Alarm When ever an alarm triggers an Alarm Toolbar will be displayed This tool bar allows you to acknowledge the alarm and stop it from carrying out until the reset point is reached Click on the picture of the speaker with a red circle to end the alarm Alarm Toolbar X DR iChart So
59. e File Name field A new file will not be saved on alarm until the reset value has been reached Send a text message to a cell phone Alarm Action x Selecting Send SMS message sends a text message to Oo PETTA J the cell phone number designated in the Phone Phone number 937 867 5309 D number field The text message is the text set in the Message Warming Temp over 50C Message field aa aia las A new text message will not be sent on alarm until the reset value has been reached Note text messaging must be enabled by NexSens Technology before use Trigger an ISCO sampler to take a sample Selecting Trigger ISCO sampler will make a 67xx sampler take a water sample when this alarm Alarm Acti Trigger ISCO sampler si e S triggers The sampler will place that water sample in ome LEE a pa Vohme ml ba the bottle number specified and sample the amount of water specified in the volume field Ok ai Note an ISCO sampler must already be setup in your iChart database for this alarm to work If more than one ISCO sampler are in the database this alarm will use the first one iChart Software Operations Manual 33 NexSens Technology Inc iSIC Alarms If you are using a 3100 iSIC with SMS messaging capability you can use what is called an iSIC Alarm This is an alarm the iSIC sends Click the Enable iSIC alarm button after clicking Setup from the Device dialog box and switching to the iSIC Alarm t
60. e tabs are located at the bottom of the panel Time Limit All Includes all data from the iChart database in the report Daily Includes all data from the selected day in the report Monthly Includes all data from the selected month in the report Yearly Includes all data from the selected year in the report From To Includes all data between the selected dates in the report Include Reports generated by iChart may include a project summary data Statistics graphs and data tables Place a check in the boxes to include these components in the report Statistics Displays a Statistical Summary for each parameter in the report Includes number of samples average value minimum value maximum value and the standard deviation for each parameter Graph Generates separate data graphs for each parameter and displays them within the iChart report Data Display data for each parameter in table format Summary Displays a Summary within the iChart report Report Tool Ox flied imped From 11 2004 ki To Include Summary Settings Statistics Ava Max Mi W Graph Data Time Resolution Default Parameter 2 EN Site J 2 CH Sonde 1 1 Temperature F Sp Cond p5 Zem Depth ft C Battery 4 Site 2 1 Gite zo IT Site 4 3 3 Gite pb Graph Traces per graph fo Disjoint graph Combine same parameter axis Settings Chart has add
61. e the online database with new information on the days indicated by these check boxes For daily downloads select every box Every Minutes WebDB will post new data to your online datacenter one time during this interval The default setting of 60 minutes will set WebDB to upload data once an hour at the top of the hour Set this field to 30 minutes for two updates an hour Setting it to 15 minutes will provide four updates each hour The minimum value for this interval is one minute Between and WebDB can be prevented from uploading data outside the hours set in these fields Leave these fields at their default value to allow data posting at all times At If this option is enabled WebDB will update the online database only at the times indicated here Offset sec An offset can be entered in this field to force WebDB to wait a certain number of seconds after the time set before updating the online database This option is typically used when the iChart database contains sensors that require warm up time before taking measurements Re post data from this time This command is used to restore WebDB data posting when an iChart database is transferred to a new PC After restoring the database on a new computer set this field to the date and time of the last WebDB data post iChart Software Operations Manual 70 NexSens Technology Inc Customize WebDB Setup Setup Schedule Customize Host Information Advanc
62. ed Theme Reet i Color Banner C Program Files NexSens iCharth WebDB Img reef jpg Company text color H z Message text color a vi Header band color Kl S Footer color sd S Web link color O S Web Links Link Test URL NexSens http www nexsens com Link3 Test URL USGS http www usgs gov Link4 Test URL US EPA http www epa gov Link5 Test URL US Army Corps http www usace army mil Many aspects of your online datacenter hosted at WQData com can be customized to fit personal corporate or University requirements For example colors and link text can be changed to match your organization s standard themes Links to your home page and other sites of interest may be added to the datacenter Theme Several Themes are included with iChart Select a Theme from the list to change the header image and color scheme of your online datacenter The image at the top will automatically preview your WQData datacenter theme when a new theme has been selected Color Banner A custom image banner may be used with your online datacenter at WQData com This image s dimensions must be 720 pixels long by 91 pixels high Once you have created a custom image for your datacenter enter the file s location into this field Company text color Select a color for the company text to be displayed over the header image of your online datacenter Header band color Select a color for the backgro
63. ee eect al eee ee eee 79 SR SASCHA Ee 79 610 2 Edit MENU iit a ie at ees 80 610 3 VIEW M n eee re eR Se ee Er ee a 80 5 104 Ba as s emap Ci ee EE 80 ore i Fis Jaime ee ELE 81 6 106 emorE Menu eg 82 6 10 7 Advanced Ree EE 83 6 10 8 MWipgdeuwc hieng eiis enee SEENEN Aatisnrdiardbaleaveaesdes 83 6 10 9 Help C7 Eegeregie eet 83 6 11 Advanced Dialog Boxes and Menus 000 00000 cece 84 GEIL reet ane ee a a Ee 84 LLZ RESTO EE 85 Gli System SSC ricci ee 86 Geb eG Page Property eebe ee 89 cke FIEIAd NOC icici a 91 CES bh ER SSI TO DEE 91 6 12 Using Chart in Server Client Mode ee 92 6 13 Protecting an Chart broect eeens 95 ee TE E 96 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CC EULAH ee 96 iChart Software Operations Manual 4 NexSens Technology Inc About NexSens Technology Inc NexSens Technology Inc was started in the 1990s with a mission to advance the capabilities and simplify the development of environmental monitoring systems Our main focus is on the creation of easy to use computer software and powerful communications technology to provide advanced remote data acquisition and data logging systems iChart is an easy to learn easy to use Windows based software program designed to interface with the industry s most popular environmental monitoring sensors and systems A large multi vendor instrument library makes setup quick and easy iChart automates much of the tedious programming data collection and manual data p
64. ely with Dr Mitsch and Sp Cond his staff to design and install a wetland monitoring system that utilizes multiple instruments from numerous vendors Download Depth O F The requirements included water level quality and flow monitoring at strategic locations throughout the wetland research park along with a real time connection to the monitoring devices and software to Fj Bat manage the data Display data O From the last 7 Days From Powered by NexSens iChart Software S Internet iChart Software Operations Manual 73 NexSens Technology Inc Advanced This feature enables multiple iChart computers to post data to a single database This should be used with caution as incorrect settings can ruin a Webdb database Please contact Nexsens Technology Support staff before modifying and fields in this tab WebDB Setup Setup Schedule Customize Host Information Advanced IChart Mointoring Network Area ID 1 WebDB can be configured to upload data from multiple computers with iChart software to a Area N single online database This feature requires a haat WebDB service contract Please contact 1 NexSens Technology Inc for further details Site ID caret 1 Use Shared WebDB database Create WebDB Tables C Setup local account only C Create WebDB account iChart Monitoring Network Area ID Enter the number of the Monitoring Area that the PC will belong to
65. en will appear bid iChart test File Edit View Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help D2 HS 9e soC Bs SBA ofxea Navigation Panel ox Basemap O OOOO Small Lake iSIC 1 mmidd yy hh mm ss Site Temperature ELE Small Lake LC 2 i GC Sp Cond Big Lake msycmn I DOSat Report 36 pH Schedule Interagate Sample 24 0 CommQuality wa Please note that all parameters are initially displayed with values of dashes Once data has been retrieved from the sonde these fields will show the most recent data set recorded by the instrument Click the Interrogate button to retrieve data from your sonde iChart Software Operations Manual 24 NexSens Technology Inc 4 Working With Devices 4 1 Adding Devices to the iChart Database iChart databases may contain hundreds of individual monitoring devices and sensors Add additional monitoring instruments to the database by selecting the Setup Device Wizard command from the Project menu From here you can add a new device using the same process outlined in Chapter 3 Adding Devices to an iChart Database Project Report Advanced Windo Pause Suto Interragation en eee ie ee D BE Clear Warning Message Setup Device Wizard Setup hart Alarm Setup Device Setup Schedule All current sites data loggers and sensors should already be shown Devices can be moved using the Up and Down buttons Don t forget to program new data log
66. ent report in PDF format This button is only enabled in Report mode iChart Software Operations Manual 54 NexSens Technology Inc 6 2 Navigation Panel The Navigation Panel provides quick access to the three core and Report representing one of these modes iChart database S Navigation Panel Ox modules within iChart software Basemap Instrument Control The panel is divided into three sections each Basemap North Lakes Basemap 1 Basemap Lists all basemaps associated with the iChart Bae database Click an item to open that basemap within iChart Site Site Lists all sites sensors and dataloggers associated with the SmallLake 5 4 ICH Nimbus 5 4 Big Lake Report Lists all open reports associated with the Chart eo BOOR database Click a file to display that report within iChart O Global Sample Interval Sets a uniform sample interval database auto interrogation of sensors auto interrogation is active interrogation is paused Click the icon to change its status Ej Temperature C E Sp Cond m dem for all devices without internal logging memory in the iChart 3 i o Auto Interrogation Status Pauses and resumes Seen A green icon indicates ellie lt Urtitled A red icon indicates auto O O Interrogate All Interrogates all devices in the Chart database 6 3 Instrument Control Screen Site Dev ID 01 04107 9 10 AM Wind Direction
67. eport to an FTP server select FTP from the Destination Se drop down menu and enter the server s URL in the field For example sec ftp www myftp com Enter the username and password used for Se server login in the indicated fields You may also have iChart send reports to your computers default printer Select Printer from the Destination drop down menu iChart can save the reports in CSV PDF or IDB format Select the type of report you would like to auto generate If the Use fixed file name field is checked the file name of the report will be saved as the name entered into the blank field below the check box Keep in mind that iChart will automatically write over the previous report with the newly generated report if this feature is used Note IDB is a custom format designed specifically to hold a portion of the iChart database If this output format is selected the IDB can be opened directly in iChart through the Restore command found in the File Menu You must set an Auto Report Schedule before iChart will begin automatically generating reports See the following section for details creating this schedule Note All information entered into the Report Tool menus will not be saved until the user clicks on another menu iChart Software Operations Manual 39 NexSens Technology Inc Automatic Report Schedule A common application for iChart is the automatic creation of historical reports when the PC has a real time connect
68. ering the project ID and putting a check in Clear Project ID Change Project ID To change the project ID please enter current project ID then press OK To clear out project ID check the Clear Project ID check box before pressing UK Current project ID is the iChart registration number of the PC that the project was originally created Current Project ID C Clear Project ID i Cancel iChart Software Operations Manual 95 NexSens Technology Inc Appendix END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT EULA NOTICE Please CAREFULLY read this EULA If you install or use this software product s the SOFTWARE you will be legally bound by this EULA If you do not want to be bound by this EULA you must promptly return the SOFTWARE and all accompanying documentations in the original packaging to the place where you obtained them for a full refund If you do not accept this EULA you may not copy retain or use the SOFTWARE 1 LICENSE GRANT a NexSens Technology Incorporated NEXSENS grants you a non exclusive license to use the SOFTWARE subject to the following Except as stated below you may install the SOFTWARE on only one computer If the SOFTWARE can be used from any computer other than the computer on which it is installed whether because the computer on which it is installed is part of a network or for any other reason you must license a copy of the SOFTWARE for each computer from which the SOFT
69. ersedes any prior or contemporaneous oral or written communication relating to the SOFTWARE If you have any questions concerning this EULA please contact in writing NexSens Technology Incorporated 1328 Parkway Ct Dayton Ohio 45432 iChart Software Operations Manual 98
70. es you with all the information needed to interface your sensor with the iSIC data logger For advanced system and sensor reference material Review the material in the iSIC operations manual o 6http www nexsens com support manuals htm Review the sensor manufacturer s operations manual This information should have been provided with the purchase of the sensor This material can also typically be found at the instrument manufacturer s website If you are still having difficulty email your technical Support question to support nexsens com System Requirements iChart requires the following minimum system configuration Pentium class PC 64 MB RAM 100 MB hard drive space 2MB video card CD ROM drive for software installation Windows 95 98 ME NT4 SP3 or higher 2000 SP1 or higher XP For better performance and reliability twice the minimum system configuration and WinNT4 or Win2000 are recommended If you are communicating with a NexSens 2100 Field modem we recommend that you use an external modem with a Rockwell Conexant chipset If you are communicating with a NexSens 3100 iSIC Cellular modem we recommend that you use a PC with access to a broadband Internet connection ie cable DSL T1 iChart Software Operations Manual 6 NexSens Technology Inc Software Installation iChart is distributed on CD ROM The setup program starts automatically when the CD is inserted If not you can manually start t
71. etup in their EE ethos 12 respective menus Contact Authentication AUTH LOGIN your system administrator or Format pan ot Behe Ia email service provider for Encoding Westen European ISO 5 EE information regarding which 7 Send all messages MIME encoded pikes protocol you should be using C Send all messages as HTML Auto Connect to the Internet SMTP Sets iChart to use SMTP email protocol when ever it needs to use email for OK Appl example when ichit Se automatically sends reports via email The email options will need to be setup in their respective menus Contact your system administrator or email service provider for information regarding which protocol you should be using Advanced Tab System Setup General Email Advanced _ GUI COM Port Access COM2 S600 baud N I None Enable pass through COM1 9600 baud N81 None Data Replication Enable Include header Format Gi CM O ML Folder Interrogation C Broadcast iSIC close cmd C Enable group interrogation COM Port Access Enable remote access allows you to interface to iChart remotely via COM port Enable pass through allows you to interface to iChart using pass through mode via COM port Data Replication iChart Software Operations Manual 87 NexSens Technology Inc Enable Enabling Data Replication allows you to save data in csv Microsoft Excel format Chart will always save data in an iChart database files located in C
72. ftware Operations Manual 31 NexSens Technology Inc Generate a sound on the computer speaker Selecting Sound PC speaker will generate a continuous KEE computer beep until the alarm is acknowledged Alarm Action Sound PC speaker i EI e R occsocsooeoceecoeccecscecsceccescessoccsoescoesecsceccceccesceesoeesoesoceceescesscesceoseesseessesceosoeoseeseee Use f for value p for parameter name d for device name Flash a warning message on the computer Alarm Action Selecting Flash message will flash the message Ooo E specified in the Message field until the alarm is arm Action ash message x Message Warming Temperature exceeds PO ac kn owl ed g ed Use f for value p for parameter name d for device name Warning Temperature exceeds 50 C Play a specified wav file Alarm Action Selecting Play wave file will continuously play the oo Er S specified wave file until the alarm is acknowledged WeveFle Specify the wave file by clicking the located to the far right of the Wave File field Use f for value p for parameter name d for device name Select Alarm Wave File For your convenience a few wave files are located in Look in Users sc gt Ce E Gestacion Backup Chute E Sample1 Note C Program Files NexSens iChart5 System estacion Data linki Report O Sample1 Report estacion Report Robolistic Backup O Sample
73. gers or if sensors have been added to a data logger 4 2 Disabling Devices in the iChart Database Devices can be disabled within the iChart database This feature will prevent iChart from interrogating the sensor and retrieving any new data from it Typically this option is used when a device is inactive due to regular maintenance requirements or has been physically removed but will be re deployed at a later date To disable a device first right click the device sensor or specific parameter from the Navigation Panel and then select the Disable command The Disable option will only be displayed if the device selected is enabled Devices are enabled by default Site 3 4 Small Lake LKH SIC Nimbus Property Big La Disable iChart Software Operations Manual 25 NexSens Technology Inc After you have selected Disable Device iChart will ask you if you would like to add a field note stating that you have disabled this device with the time that you disabled it A field note is a note that is located in the Summary section of Report See section 7 7 5 for more information on field notes hart i j Would you like to add note to the database Select Yes if you would like to open the Field Note message box Select No to simply return to the Instrument Control screen Once a device or parameter is disabled the parameters will be grayed out in the main display Big Lake iSIC 2 mmidd yy hh mm ss Temperature rt
74. h many sensors and data loggers and acts as a control center for your entire environmental monitoring network The following tutorials will explain the process of creating a new iChart database and adding devices to it No programming is required to add devices to the database All setup is done through a series of easy to use dialog boxes Instructions for setting up specific sensors can be found in the NexSens iSIC Data logger User s Manual iChart contains many device drivers for popular environmental monitoring sensors that communicate with data loggers and PC s via RS232 These device drivers have been created by NexSens software engineering team and eliminate the need for you to write a separate software program that parses the serial output data stream This tutorial will explain the process of adding an RS232 multi parameter water quality sonde from YSI to an iChart database Step 1 Create a New iChart Database File Edit view Basemap Project Report Create a new iChart database by selecting New Project from the File Menu or by 1 7 ew Project tra clicking the New Project icon from the Main Toolbar A Open Project Chrl 0 E Step 2 Choose a Filename for the iChart Database A dialog box will appear asking for the iChart database filename Enter a filename for your database and click the Save button to continue Chat Project File achter Morrem estacion Backup linki Mote C Sample1 Note
75. h should be 720 pixels or lower Monitoring Site Select the site you would like to attach the information page to CJ Extemal Link Title Internet page title bar name Picture Image displayed before information text on your information page Click Browse and select an image saved on your computer that you would like to be displayed Information Text Text to be displayed on your information page External Link Redirects the information page to the web address entered http www nexsens datacenter com Tutorial Site Microsoft Internet Explorer WQData com 8 Monito ring Area 4 Web Interface for Real Time Environmental Data Silver Lake Wetland EY e Monitoring Site Stet e Output Format Information a Graph Data Table EH Site Information The Olentangy River Wetland Research Park at The Ohio State University is one of the nation s leading wetland research and education facilities The OSU wetland facility features two 2 5 acre marshes with a river water delivery system Thousands of feet of boardwalk offer students and researchers access without disruption to the marsh 4 deep water billabong marsh and a bottomland forest also border the Olentangy River A research building was recently completed on site The building provides office and lab space for wetlands researchers The facility is F managed and operated by wetland scientist Dr Wiliam Mitsch NexSens worked clos
76. he setup process by following the steps below We Suggest that you accept the default options presented by the iChart setup program Double click My Computer Double click the CD ROM drive to open iChart CD Double click Setup exe or Setup icon to start the installation program During the installation you will be asked to register iChart software You can either print the registration form and mail or fax it to NexSens or connect to the Internet and register online By registering within 30 days of purchasing iChart you are eligible for 2 years of free software updates After installation is complete you can run iChart from the start menu Program NexSens iChart For your convenience a shortcut to iChart is also placed on your desktop Important Notice Managing your environmental data and information is a formidable task iChart simplifies this effort and organizes your important data Be sure to backup your database and other important files on a regular basis To help you with this iChart has automatic backup and remind me to backup features See Backup and Restore for details Uninstalling Software To uninstall iChart click Settings in the Start Menu Select Control Panel and then Add Remove Programs and select iChart5 Follow the instructions to remove iChart and all associated files iChart Software Operations Manual 7 1 What ts iChart iChart is an advanced and highly graphical user interface for a large number
77. hosen from the buttons in the bottom left corner of the dialog box The port can be chosen and tested in the upper left of the dialog box 21 NexSens Technology Inc Click Ok to finish adding the sensor 3 Sensor Highlight an iSIC data logger and select a Manufacturer and Product from the list on the right Click Add complete the Sensor Property dialog and the sensor will be included in the Project Map Steps Small Lake Big Lake 1 Site EICH 6000 6O0D W B00 BOOLS Temperature IC 000M5 Sp Cond mS cm 6000S DOSat 600R 4 Input Output ae e 2 Data logger 3 Sensor 5 Log 6 Finish Sensor Name Description 7 Document Once the sensor has been added it should show the sensor under the selected site and logger Repeat as needed to add more sensors to your project Sensors can be moved between sites by selecting and using the Up and Down buttons to move to the desired site Step 6 Input Output To enable the maintenance switch select a data logger check the box and select the port the switch connects to Press Next to continue 4 Input Output Select each data logger then change output option as needed Steps Small Lake C Enable maintenance switch 5 GO 1 Site Nimbus DIOU Level m Big Lake E 5 600R 4 Input Output Temperature C Sp Cond mS cm 5 Log DOSat DI 2 Data logger 3 Sensor iChart Software Operations
78. i ses Small Lake iSIC 1 Zeit Col North Lakes aseman i mm ddiyy hh mm ss Basemap 2 Level RE A m i A Alam Color E Site e Parameter 49 B Small Lake Der Column 5 iSICh Big Lake Report Schedule Interrogate 90 8 For Help press F1 Sample 0 4 CommOuality n a Click the Edit icon A while in the Instrument Control screen to open the Instrument Control Tools These tools are used to customize the display of data in the Instrument Control screen The options change based on which mode you are in You can change modes by simply clicking on the corresponding tab Text Color Sets the text color for the most recent data points em displayed in the Instrument Control s Device Mode Instrument Tool Back Color Sets the background color for the recent data status F TextColor boxes displayed in the Instrument Control s Device Mode Alarm Color Sets the status box background color to be Back Color y displayed when an alarm is triggered for that parameter Al Alam Color 2 Parameter Per Column In some cases a device or datalogger may be configured to monitor a large number of parameters Use this field to display the most recent data points in multiple columns Ee 12 in Instrument Control s Device Mode iChart Software Operations Manual 60 NexSens Technology Inc 6 7 Report Tools The report tool bar is shown in the report screen on the right hand side Th
79. iChart reports and view project data through iChart In this case it is best if the project file is locked so that only the computer that created the project can interrogate devices send system alerts post data online edit sensor configurations and data logger settings To do this simply select File Set Project ID Eie Features Protected Add device Close Edit device lH sve Cl Enable disable device Remove device Calibrate iChart will ask you if want to set the project ID of this iChart setup site Chart x Post wqdata Setup wadata K Are you sure you want to set the project ID to this copy of iChart Inte frog ate device Execute SQL file Repost ODBC data Setup ODBC Open ODBC iChart will then output the project ID of your computer Write this ID down In the case that the project file would later need to become unprotected so that other computers can interrogate devices edits sensor configurations etc the project ID will be Add field note Setup parameter Sync iSIC clock New basemap required q Create edit wqdata area gt Map Create edit wqdata site map E 5 _l Successfully set the project ID to 29226 RIC 064C2 8318 Remove wqdata area map Remove wqdata site map System monitor Setup autosync iSIC clock The next time File Set Project ID is selected iChart will ask Interrogate all for the current project ID The project ID can be cleared Global sample interval unprotecting the project file by ent
80. iene 3 1 2007 3 1 2007 None vi 12 16 00 PM 12 25 00 PM EBEN h Parameter eeler E Default Site EN SICH test wi Temperature EI Sp Cond mS cm 17 4 78 93 6 68 O DOSat bk wi pH 96 78 11 Wwe Ms fo 6 54 i AN vip 5 7 77 70 6 47 e FINI al Graph 18 77 29 6 40 Traces per graph 3 03 01 07 03 01 07 03 01 07 03 01 07 C Disjoint graph 12 00 12 15 12 30 12 45 C Combine same parameter Y axis Date iSIC Temperature F iSIC pH iSIC pH mV 90 e Io Le Done Sample 52 0 CommdQuality n a Fe 1 Key Features e One button export e Automatic report generation e Powerful graphing and data analysis capabilities iChart Software Operations Manual 9 NexSens Technology Inc 1 3 Virtual Display Basemaps In addition to plots data tables and statistics Chart has a complete library of virtual displays and controls to provide visual representation of your data Temperature can be displayed on a traditional mercury thermometer or wind speed and direction on a wind dial and rain in a graduated cylinder Add an aerial photo to your iChart database Data from sensors can be accessed simply by clicking on their location in the photo Data presentations are easy with an aerial photo in your iChart database You can use an aerial photo to display the exact location of instruments and dataloggers See the big picture with iChart Create a custom basemap and place data source objects on your display Chart will
81. ike that them if certain options in the windows operating system are not setup iChart Software Operations Manual 88 NexSens Technology Inc Retry Notification Number of times Chart will retry communicating to a device before it will change the basemap read outs and instrument screen time to red to signify the failed connection 03 31 05 1 32 46 PM Log Diagnostic Data This checkbox allows the user to enable or disable logging diagnostic data Minimize to System Tray When checked iChart6 will be displayed only in the system tray when minimized 6 11 4 Page Property Page Property allows you to setup features such as the paper size and other paper options These features do not become displayed in iChart and will only affect printing options You will need to have a report open to change the page property These changes only affect the report that is open If you would like to modify more than one report you will have to do this individually This located in Report Page Property Page Property K General PDF Margin Left fin 0 5 Right fin 0 5 Top in 0 5 Bottom fin 0 75 Page Break Insert page break after summary Insert page break after statistics summary Insert page break after graph General Tab Margin When in html view iChart will set the margins to the inches specified This is just like margins set in Microsoft Word etc Margins should be chosen based on what looks the best
82. ill also show iSIC address ID firmware and hardware versions iSIC time and battery voltage Press Close when finished Multiple data loggers can be added in this fashion Click Next when all data loggers have been added 20 NexSens Technology Inc Step 5 Choose Your Sensor s Select the manufacturer of the sensor from the drop down menu on the right Once the manufacturer is selected choose your sensor model from the scroll list below the drop down menu Setup Device Wizard 3 Sensor Highlight an iSIC data logger and select a Manufacturer and Product from the list on the right Click Add complete the Sensor Property dialog and the sensor will be included in the Project Map Steps E Small Lake Big Lake 1 Site iSIC 2 2 Data logger 3 Sensor 4 Input Output 5 Log 6 Finish S Sensor Name Description Document gt Once the sensor is highlighted click Add to go into sensor properties Smart Sensor Properties KE Add the desired parameters 3 1 Smart Sensor Setup smart sensor SDI 12 Address 0 Available Parameters Selected Parameters H a age Ye Pemnove Temperature C mS cm Move Up Move Dow O pS em OS m iChart Software Operations Manual to the selected list The order of the parameters on the selected list is the order the parameters show up on the screen When each parameter is selected the display units can be c
83. in instrument control screen ES Chart will interrogate the device on Interrogation Schedule Sync RTC Schedule the days indicated Place a check in the box for the days you wish to retrieve data To interrogate the sensor every day of the week select Evey ei minutes Between 12 00 00AM fal and mmm fani each box as shown in the screenshot Oat face x Setup Device Auto Interrogation Schedule elt ung V Mon V Tue M Wed V Thu V Fri V Sat SE Z Enable iChart will interrogate the device one time during the interval specified in the Every Minutes field For example if this field is set to 60 minutes iChart will interrogate the device once an hour iChart can be prevented from interrogating the device outside the times indicated in the Between and fields When these fields are left at their default values iChart will interrogate the device during all hours of the day iChart will only interrogate between the times specified in these fields If you would only like to interrogate at specific times throughout the day click the At field Up to four specific times can be set in the At field If a time is set in one of these fields iChart will only interrogate the device at that time Some sensors ie multi parameter water quality sondes require a certain amount of warm up time before taking measurements Enter an Offset in seconds in this field to force iChart to wait for a pe
84. ion to an environmental sensor iChart can be configured to generate data reports on a user defined schedule and save them in a variety of locations Click the Output tab of the Report Tools to define an automatic report generation schedule Check the Auto Report Enable box to enable automatic report generation You must then set the Auto Report Schedule to have iChart automatically generate reports at the given times iChart will generate reports only on the days indicated by the Day drop down menu By default no days are selected Place a check in the box for the days you wish to create new reports To create reports every day of week select each check box as Shown The drop down menu will then display an abbreviation of every day selected in its drop down menu bar For example if Sunday and Monday are selected then it will show Sun Mon Auto Report Schedule You will then need to set up the frequency intervals that the Auto Report Schedule reports will be generated iChart has two different types of ee Gun Mon B frequency intervals periodic and fixed times If you would like iChart to generate reports periodically then click C Every miee on the circle next to the Every Minutes drop down menu You Between 2 00 008M can configure iChart to generate a report at minute intervals St specified by the Every Minutes field Simply enter the number of minutes you would like to be between each generated report For example
85. ition settings in the Report Summary dialog box that appears once this Settings button is pressed This is used to decide what information is displayed in the Summary when included in the report All fields in this dialog box will show the text entered in the corresponding place in the report Show detail field note If you do not wish to see field notes on reports uncheck this check box This option is checked by default NEXSENS Site Information Report Summary Project silverlake Content Mo data Site Silverlake Author Device Profile Site Description iChart Software Operations Manual 61 NexSens Technology Inc Time Resolution Time Resolution Default k UserDetined None Parameter Parameter Site 1 Sonde 1 1 CO Temperature C L Sp Cond 5em CO Depth Ft CI Battery MI J Site 2 J Site 3 Site 4 CI Site 5 AHH Graph wap Traces per graph 1 Disjoint graph Combine same parameter raus 21 30 19 00 k 16 70 14 40 12 10 102204 16 00 iChart allows you to auto align data based on time This feature is very useful when generating reports using multiple sensors that do not necessarily have the same time interval between data points By default no data alignment is selected If you would like to align data to minute intervals simply select UserDefined and enter the number of minutes you would like to align the data to Place a check mark next
86. ive or other location Select None to disable the automatic backup schedule and choose to backup All data in the database Click the Backup Now button to backup your iChart database to the specified location Install iChart software on your new PC Once the installation is complete start the program and select Restore from the File Menu Enter the location of your backup IDB or ICR file in the From field Click the Restore Now button to restore your database on the new PC The files will be restored to iChart s Users folder located in default C Program Files NexSens iChart6 Users Your data will now be accessible on the new PC Open the database by selecting the Open Project command from the File Menu iChart Software Operations Manual 52 NexSens Technology Inc 6 Reference Guide 6 1 Main Project Window This section describes the components and functions contained within the Main Project Window in iChart software Main Toolbar Zeien Fer aa a File Edit view Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help ie Hie xoma BBS ap 3 Navigation Panel North Lakes Big Lake iSIC 2 mmi ddiyy hh mm ss Navigation Temperature Panel Ste Instrument Control 5 4 Small Lake GE SICH 4 Nimbus 5 Big Lake Sp Cond Screen mS cm 2 DOSat 3 S43 iSIC 2 pH 3 Temperature IC Sp Cond mS cm ai DOSat Report lt Untitled gt Schedule Interrogate Sample
87. ject crunching numbers and paging through reams and reams of data iChart s built in report generator simplifies the entire process You can quickly generate reports to include data tables statistics and plots Best of all you can set iChart to generate these reports automatically Months of data can be compressed to statistical summaries or daily averages iChart makes it easy iChart also offers a one button export to Microsoft Excel or Adobe PDF Simply highlight the data of interest and click either the Excel or PDF icon on the main toolbar The program will be launched and the data will be inserted into a spreadsheet or PDF file Features such as one button export simplify your job and improve your productivity ge z iChart test Report JE ges File Edit view Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help U A eh El v LE eet E ed F Ki Q db Mi gt Navigation Panel mx Report Tool Ox K 2 NEXSENS ee jasemap IS e kb D E Ou GI Statistical Summary iia Ze EE a From 03 2007 v Ite Parameter Samples Avg Max Min Std Sitel iSIC pe 21 isic Temperature F 51 77 96 78 44 77 40 0 30 Include 3 1 2007 3 1 2007 C Summary 1 Settings Report 12 50 00 PM 12 00 00 PM Statistics Avg Max Mi M pH 51 6 54 6 60 6 42 0 03 Graph lt Untitled gt 3 1 2007 3 1 2007 C Data lt Untitled gt 12 25 00 PM 12 16 00 PM lt Unitied gt pH mV 51 6 0 12 8 2 8 1 7
88. keep your display up to date with the latest data and notify you if the site is down Li Chart test icr 2 Grand Canyon2 CIE 28 File Edit View Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help 1 Hevyexnb er D GAROA Grand Canyon Weather Monitoring a dE A Wind Speed and Temperature Alarms pa View data in Repi For Help press F1 o o l 8 l l Sample 120 CommQuality n a an Key Features Pre built components already designed simply select a thermometer to add it Full feature set of picture editing capabilities Ability to show real time data as iChart receives it from sensors Easily customizable to your specific application iChart Software Operations Manual 10 NexSens Technology Inc 1 4 Internet Data Posting Online data is becoming the key component of most real time environmental monitoring systems iChart software can setup a fully featured datacenter for you eliminating all the website development normally required to create a useful online interface View data in graphs data tables or simply download it for further offline analysis iChart makes this easy All you need is a web address user name and password Swear Online Environmental Data ji Hex emz Microsoft Internet Explorer To Fie Edt View Favortes Took Hep er P j Qu a Q Bj aG Search Ee BEE EE E Links Gmt r wWOData com 7 ml ne intekece for Real Time Enrifonmental Gats Kal ene Online Data Raper
89. lected Fixed means whatever time period you have selected for the report the report will always use that time period So if you made a report with a time limit with the current month of data next month this report would still be of last month Current means that whatever time period you have selected will be based on the current time For example if you select month as the time limit the report will always show the current month So this month the month time limit will show this months data and next month this report would show next months data Note these changes only affect the current report Previous means the report will always show the previous interval to what you have selected So if you have month as the time limit the report will show last month Interval means it will always show the last interval For example if you have month selected it will show the last 30 days If you enter 9 18 2006 in the To field and 9 16 2006 in the From field it will always show the last 2 days of data in this report This feature is useful in auto generated reports where you always want to show the last xxx days of data in the report iChart Software Operations Manual 41 NexSens Technology Inc 5 3 Using Basemaps Base maps are graphical views of your physical system They are easily created with custom images and controls that come pre made in iChart and only need to be positioned on the screen Thermometers wind dials digital read out
90. logy Inc 2 Getting Started 2 1 Installing iChart iChart5 Setup After either running the iChart installation from a NexSens CD or from the NexSens website Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for iChart5 the 1iChart Setup dialog box will appear The InstallShield Wizard will install iChart5 on your computer To continue click Next iChart5 Setup Cl Click Next to continue The NexSens License License Agreement Agreement will appear This agreement is the Please read the following license agreement carefully same as the one tha t appea rsa t the beginning Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement of this manual e END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT EULA EN CC NOTICE Please CAREFULLY read this EULA If you install or use this software product s the SOFTWARE you will be legally bound by this EULA If you do not want to be bound by this EULA you must promptly return the SOFTWARE and all accompanying documentations in the original packaging to the place where you obtained them for a full refund If you do not accept this EULA you may not copy retain or use the SOFTWARE 1 LICENSE GRANT a NexSens Technology Incorporated NEXSENS grants you a non exclusive license to use the SOFTWARE subject to the following ra Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you select No the setup will close To install iChart5 you must accept this agreement iChart5 Setup
91. me of your database In this folder will be folders that have the name of a date yy mm dd hh mm iChart configuration was backed up Simply click on the date you wish to restore from and select the icr file contained within the folder Restore iChart Project E Restore From Te Restore Now Cancel Help Note iChart only saves your database configuration in the icr file In order to back up your data you will need to manually back up your database with the Backup command Restore Now Click this button to restore your iChart database from the location specified in the From field iChart Software Operations Manual 85 NexSens Technology Inc 6 11 3 System Setup Located in Edit Preferences General Tab System Setup General Email Advanced GUI Program Start Display Time format GO H M H M 5 C Enable basemap rotation zec C Enable flash warning Program Start Enable startup dialog Enables the Open Choice Dialog window to open upon iChart6 startup This item is checked by default From the Open Choice Dialog window you can select how you want iChart6 to open every time it opens Auto load project This option is only available if the Enable open choice dialog box is unchecked iChart will open the last project used upon iChart6 startup Auto load basemap This option is only available if the Enable open choice dialog box is unchecked iChart will open the
92. mported hart Click OK and the data should now be in your database iChart Software Operations Manual 48 NexSens Technology Inc 5 6 Posting Data to the Internet Most new environmental monitoring projects now require access to sensor data through an Internet datacenter Unfortunately this component is usually difficult to develop due to the lack of web enabled features and capabilities in many of the environmental sensors and dataloggers available on the market today Before iChart many organizations had to hire expensive outside consulting services to develop a web interface for their systems NexSens iChart software contains an integrated web posting tool WebDB that can take data stored in an iChart database and automatically upload it to a web server Your Datacenter is accessible online through NexSens data hosting service at http www WQData com Chart users who choose to host data online can access it by logging into WQData com with their username and password New licenses of iChart software include a limited one year trial account to host data at www trial WQData com Posting data to WQData com is the easiest and fastest way to make your data accessible over the Internet No web development or outside consulting is required NexSens has already developed the web interface for you and it can be used to display data in tables and graphs and to download data in CSV format for use with popular spreadsheet program
93. n Without Project This option will open directly to iChart without a database open You can then create a new database by selecting New Project from the File Menu or by clicking the New Project icon from the Main Toolbar This will open the Create New Project window 1 File Edit View Basemap Project Report Hew LS New Projects ela LS New Projects ela Open Project Chrl 0 The Open Option window can be disabled so it does not come up at the start of iChart You can re enable this window by going to Edit Preferences and then placing a check next to the Enable startup dialog box When the Open Option menu is disabled iChart will open by default to Open Last Project If an iChart database has never been opened then iChart will default to Open Without Project However you can choose which items you would like to auto load when starting iChart from the Edit Preferences menu iChart Software Operations Manual 16 NexSens Technology Inc 2 4 Keeping iChart Up to Date From time to time NexSens will release new versions of iChart software as well as iSIC firmware that adds new features expands on old ones or adds more reliability to the system Hee To obtain the latest versions of software and firmware in iChart go to Help Il sors cuide Check for Updates About Chart iChart check For updates iChart will check the NexSens website for a more up eelere to date version of software If you are running the A Yo
94. nify magnifies a selected area of the basemap iChart Software Operations Manual 78 NexSens Technology Inc 6 10Menu Commands 6 10 1 File Menu New Project Creates a database iChart displays a menu to Hie Edit View Basemap Project Report help you setup your first database Z s Open Project Launches an existing database iChart displays the Open dialog box in which you can locate and open the SE desired file Save Chrl 5 Set Project ID Close Closes the open Chart database and along with all ine associated reports and basemaps Operating Mode Save In Report Mode select this command to save the current SE report in HTML format In Basemap Mode select this command Seale to save the current basemap Import Set Project ID See Section 6 16 for more details Sane Tie gt WebDB Setup WebDB or specify WQData basemaps See section 7 4 for more details Operating Mode Choose to run iChart in server client or the default stand alone mode See Section 7 15 Backup Opens the Backup Data dialog box Restore Opens the Restore Data dialog box ES Import Imports data from a CSV file into the open iChart database Caution Once data has been imported into the iChart database it is not possible to remove it This action also will overwrite existing iChart data points that have identical date time stamps in the CSV file Export Exports the open iChart database to a CSV file Send To In
95. ols ea rap SIRES Mark Time Mark text Sum Check this box to display the sum of the values recorded 12 31 69 7 00 PM i during the time period defined in the Time Slice field in the General 12 31 69 7 00 PM Settings of the Report Tools 12 31 69 7 00 PM v Samples Check this box to display the number of samples recorded during the time period defined in the Time Slice field in A the General Settings of the Report Tools Include Data The Value Limit filters the data sets to be displayed in the report A data set includes a date time stamp and the selected parameters from the General Settings tab of the Report Tools All Display all data X lt Filter Do Not Include data sets above the indicated value X gt Filter Do Not Include data sets below the indicated value lt xX lt Filter Do Not Include data sets outside the indicated values iChart Software Operations Manual 65 NexSens Technology Inc Graph Markers iChart allows you to mark eight time events on your graphical reports Click the More button to access the additional markers Select the time and date from the Mark Time drop down menu and enter the text you would like displayed next to the mark in the Mark Text text box This feature is extremely useful in marking times when the system was calibrated or offline for a period of time T5110 Nexsens 21 30 calibrated the sensor O CH 19 00 e 16 70
96. orical report ew Kg H iChart test Report BEA ges File Edit view Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help r ox ER vis SBS obxea G A A SGBX Navigation Panel Ox i Report Tool Ox GC 8 NEXSENS Time Limit asemap S LG ES A nf Si sl ov Data Graph Site From 03 2007 we 3 Sitel test Ke 45 GI Include C Summary Report CT Statistics Avg Max Mi ae P Graph lt Untitled gt a p Data Time Resolution Default y Parameter 6 40 18 3 4 Default Site 03 01 07 03 01 07 03 01 07 E SICH 12 00 12 15 12 30 C Temperature F Date CO Sp Cond mS cm C DOSat iSIC Avg pH wi pH e wi pH my iSIC Avg pH mv tbe Data SIG FIG Graph Avg Avg Traces per graph 2 Sample Date Time pH DH mu Note C Disjoint graph C Combine same parameter Y axis 1 3 1 2007 12 00 00 PM 6 46 3 5 Disable device iS Enable device iSIC 1 2 3 1 2007 12 01 00 PM 6 52 Taral 3 3 1 2007 12 02 00 PM 6 56 4 9 4 3 1 2007 12 03 00 PM 6 55 5 4 5 3 1 2007 12 04 00 PM 6 43 Lene 6 3 1 2007 12 05 00 PM 6 54 5 9 7 3 1 2007 12 06 00 PM 6 56 eat 3 3 1 2007 12 07 00 PM 6 57 4 4 9 3 1 2007 12 08 00 PM 6 56 5 0 10 3 1 2007 12 09 00 PM 6 57 44 11 3 1 2007 12 10 00 PM 6 55 ie de 3 1 2007 12 11 00 PM 6 57 4 3 13 3 1 2007 12 12 00 PM 6 56 5 0 e e 14 3 1 2007 12 13 00 PM 6 55 ns ER lt e a IO e 15 3 1 2007 1214 NN PM AGR A S DN IS E Done Sample 32 0 CommdQuality n a iChart Software Oper
97. otate an object clockwise 90 degree A Bring to Front This button will make the selected object appear on top Send to Back This button will make the selected object appear on bottom 6 9 2 Display Components Read Out this device places a LED data screen on the basemap which will display data Chart this device displays data in a chart form iChart Software Operations Manual 76 NexSens Technology Inc Thermometer places a thermometer on the basemap to analyze data in a more user friendly way HI Tank places a tank on the basemap to analyze data in a more user friendly way This component displays data in a fuel tank fashion and is handy to use for water level battery voltage etc CG Half Gauge places a dial on the basemap to analyze data in a more user friendly way The dial can represent numerous factors speed heat pressure etc Data is measured from zero degrees to one hundred and eighty degrees L Full Gauge places a dial on the basemap to analyze data in a more user friendly way The dial can represent numerous factors speed heat pressure etc Data is measured from zero degrees to three hundred and sixty degrees ral Percent places a percent bar on the basemap to analyze data in a more user friendly way The percent bat can represent numerous factors speed heat pressure etc Data is measured from zero percent to one hundred percent fg Wind meter places the wind meter on the basemap
98. p daily at Chart will automatically backup your database every day at the time set in this field Auto backup weekly on Chart will automatically backup your database once a week on the day set in this field Auto backup every iChart will automatically backup your database once every specified interval How Much Data to Backup Current Month Select this option to backup the current month s data Current Year Select this option to backup the current year s data All Select this option to backup all data stored in the iChart database Backup Now Click this button to backup the iChart database Note iChart automatically saves your iChart configuration every time a database is opened to folder C Program Files Nexsens iChart5 Users Backup Where is the name of your database iChart only saves your configuration however not your data You must use the Backup feature in order to save the database data iChart Software Operations Manual 84 NexSens Technology Inc 6 11 2 Restore The Restore command is used to restore an iChart database that has become damaged or is otherwise inaccessible This command is also used when transferring an iChart database from one PC to another Restore is in the File menu From Enter the location of your iChart database backup files iChart automatically saves your iChart database in a folder located at C Program Files Nexsens iChart5 Users Backup Where is the na
99. page2 php Demo com 4 Web Interface for Demo Environmental Data Ni ie r e oy Monitoring Area d f Ss A e ECK w gt Silver Lake Wetland iv WEN JEN Monitoring Site Select a Site NexSens Powered by NexSens iChart Software S Internet iChart Software Operations Manual 68 NexSens Technology Inc Setup The Setup tab is used to configure the basic Internet data posting settings Click OK to save all changes and export your database to WQData com m WebDB Setup Setup Schedule Customize Host Information Advanced Account User name WebDB enables online data posting and provides 4 web interface to iChart Choose password databases A one year trial account is included with the purchase of a new iChart license For more details please contact NexSens Technology Inc Web host trial wqdata com vi Website Header Links Confirm password Company IniTech Message innovative technology Link Text URL Fondriest Products http www fondriest com Contact Full Name Email Phone Account Choose password Type the password associated with your WQData account into this field If you do not have an account at WQData type a new password in this field Confirm the password in the Confirm Password field Web Host Select a web host from this drop down menu If you have an account setup at WQData com sele
100. riod of time before interrogating the device To disable automatic interrogation uncheck the box next to Enable This box is checked by default 4 7 Pausing and Un Pausing Auto Interrogation During some situations it may be necessary to prevent iChart from automatically interrogating devices in the iChart database Interrogation can be paused by selecting the Pause Auto Interrogation command from the Project menu Resume automatic data retrieval by selecting the Unpause Auto Interrogation command Project Report Advanced indo Project Report Advanced Window Pause Suto Interrogation Unpause 4uto Interragation iChart Software Operations Manual 29 NexSens Technology Inc 4 8 Setting Up and Using Chart Alarms iChart software allows you to create alarms when certain parameters go above or below a designated value For example let s say you are in charge of monitoring the water quality at a fish farm Why not have iChart send you a text message on your cell phone if the dissolved oxygen gets too close to critical levels Using alarms allow you to be warned immediately when a situation is about to occur iChart allows you to Generate a sound on the computer speaker Flash a warning message on the computer Play a specified wav file Send an email message Create a text file Send a text message to a cell phone Trigger an ISCO sampler to take a sample NOD UB WN Ee iChart allows you to use two different kinds of alarms i
101. rl S Set Project ID WebDB gt Setup Operating Mode gt Create area map Backup Restore Create site map Import Send To gt Exit iChart Software Operations Manual 67 NexSens Technology Inc Edit Remove Area or Site Map iChart allows you to upload custom basemaps to your WQData website Base maps are easily created with custom images and controls that come pre made in iChart and only need to be positioned on the screen Thermometers wind dials and digital read outs are only a few of the controls available It should be noted that no artistic talent or programming required when using these features Using WebDB you can set area and site maps for your WQData database Simply select either Edit area map or Edit site map and the from the WebDB menu and the Basemap window will open This basemap window is functionally the same as the normal basemap view except that instead of being able to create links to reports or other basemaps you are able to create links to sites or areas on your WQData website See section 6 5 Basemap Tools for more information One further difference is that these basemaps are not available in the main instrument screen and are only accessible through this menu WQData Online Environmental Data NexSens Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Back e Gd sl a A FS Search 5 Favorites E R X da 5 rel 3 Address SI http fwwwnexsensdatacenter com webdb
102. rocessing common with other environmental data collection systems The NexSens iSIC Intelligent Sensor Interface and Control is a state of the art line of data loggers that simplify the collection of real time data from environmental sensors and monitoring instruments The iSIC data logger supports multi vendor sensor connections and is designed for environmental data monitoring with NexSens communication equipment and software Remote data acquisition systems have been developed specifically for unattended monitoring applications NexSens telemetry systems provide real time access and 2 way communication to remote environmental monitoring systems via direct connect landline phone radio and cellular telemetry About iChart Software NexSens iChart software is a data collection and analysis tool for environmental monitoring instruments It provides both a direct interface to RS232 smart sensors ie multi parameter sondes and an interface to the NexSens iSIC Datalogger iChart is a user friendly software package that eliminates the complicated programming required to operate traditional dataloggers and sensors Common sampling options such as log intervals interrogation schedules and sensor parameters are setup through easy to navigate dialog boxes and graphical menus iChart will automatically retrieve data from sensors directly connected to a PC iSIC Datalogger or NexSens telemetry system All data and sensor configuration settings are s
103. s The only requirements are iChart software and a PC with a real time connection to the Internet Configure WebDB to Upload Data to WQData com iChart can begin posting data to WQData com as soon as a device has been added to the database To enable WebDB select the WebDB command from the File Menu WebDB Setup The Username field is the name Setup Schedule Customize Host Information Advanced that the running version of iChart is we registered under Type your User name umichtest WebDB enables online data posting and password in the Password and Choose password eseeeese a e Ga aeuihe Confirm Password fields If you peipei icense For more deals please coniac have not setup an account at Ko E S _ WQData com and wish to use your Les free trial account create a new Website Header Links password here Company WOData com Message 4 Web Interface for Real Time Environmental Data Select a web host from the Web Link Text URL Fondriest Products http www fondriest com Host drop down box If you have Contact an account setup select Full Name WQData com_ from the list Email Otherwise use the free trial Phone account select Trial WQData com Type the name of your company or organization in the Company field This will be displayed when you login to your online Datacenter at WQData com Enter your company s message or tagline in the Message field This information along
104. s as well as links to data reports are only a few of the controls that are available It should be noted that no artistic talent or programming required when using these features Wid iChart test icr 2 Grand Canyon2 File Edit View Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help Grand Canyon Weather Monitoring Wind Speed and Temperature Alarms pa View data in Repi uu be eee ee ee BU i SEGi For Help press F1 New Basemap To create a new basemap select New Basemap from the Basemap menu Basemap Project Report Create New Basemap A Enter basemap name Lake Nexsens eeneg iChart will then ask you for a basemap name Enter a descriptive name and click OK Base map Tools iChart Software Operations Manual 42 NexSens Technology Inc After you have created a basemap you will need to add background color of images graphical displays or links to reports Basemap tools allow you to edit your base map displays The basemap tools can be hidden or displayed Basemap T X using the edit button A in the main toolbar This section will briefly explain a few of the basemap features Each item of the tool set is explained in chapter 7 please refer to the Basemap Tools section for more information First we will add a background image Click the Background Image icon and a dialog box will appear Browse for the
105. s currently closing and if auto interrogation is on or off The Alert tab of system monitor sets the schedule and conditions iChart will send an alert email These conditions include auto interrogation failures data not being up to date failure to post data online and the reporting of any error codes in the data such as missing or out of range values 35 NexSens Technology Inc 5 Working With Data 5 1 Creating Historical Data Reports Data may be presented in one of three ways within an iChart report Statistics Graph and Table In addition users may also include information specific to the report such as the physical location of a sensor and name of the monitoring project Users can choose which modes to include in a report simply turn off the modes that you wish to hide z iChart test Report BEA e File Edit view Basemap Project Report Advanced Window Help A X Deshi sonna OBXea Ne Hanga KOO Ba SSeS oBxXe Navigation Panel Ox i Report Tool SE K P NEXS EI iS Time Limit jasemap is EE Salz see Data Graph F 0372007 Site rom xJ 5 Sitel test d H455 isich Include CI Summary Report C Statistics Avg Max Mi J Graph lt Untitled gt Data Time Resolution Default x 6 40 18 Default Site 03 01 07 03 01 07 03 01 07 1 5 6 SICH 12 00 12 15 12 30 C Temperature F Date C Sp Cond mS cm C DOSat SI iSIC Avg pH W pH x wi pH m iSIC Avg
106. site name go in to Property and then enter the new name in the Site name field Site 5 4 Small Lake SOS zez Ge ae Ca Big Lat Disable xi Site Property Site name Small Lake Site description iChart Software Operations Manual 27 NexSens Technology Inc 4 5 Retrieve Data From Sensors Data is retrieved by the process of interrogating each sensor in the iChart database Sensor data may be downloaded manually by clicking the Interrogate button or users can configure an automatic interrogation schedule through iChart By default a one hour automatic interrogation schedule is set This means that at the beginning of every hour iChart will automatically interrogate every sensor in the database TO manually interrogate sensors click the Interrogate button as shown below iii ee Schedule Interrogate If you would like to automatically retrieve data at an interval other than one hour simply change the auto interrogation schedule The auto interrogation schedule is located within the schedule dialog box in iChart by clicking the Schedule button as detailed in the following section EEN Schedule lnterogate iChart Software Operations Manual 28 NexSens Technology Inc 4 6 Set an Auto Interrogation Schedule iChart can be configured to automatically interrogate devices and retrieve data on a user defined schedule Set an Interrogation Schedule by clicking the Schedule button on the ma
107. t or uploading data to your WQData com database is internet connectivity Open a web browser program such as internet explorer and go to www waddata com If the website loads correctly then your internet connection should be working Typically the problem resides in the fact that IT staff or a personal firewall are blocking ftp communication port 21 or http php scripts port 80 Check with your IT staff on whether or not this will be a problem with your computer iChart Software Operations Manual 51 NexSens Technology Inc 5 7 Moving To Another Computer Or Backing Up Data In some instances it may become necessary to copy your iChart database to a different computer This process is extremely simple and is done by selecting the Backup command from the File Menu From time to time you may also want to backup your iChart database to another location other than the computer running iChart in case of an emergency Database Backup Process Backup iChart Project Backup Project To AN m Backup Schedule None Remind me to backup every Auto backup Daily at 7 days Auto backup Weekly on Auto backup every How Much Data to Backup Current Month Current Year O All Database Restoration Process Fas Restore iChart Project X Restore From am Select a destination folder for your backup database in the To field This should be a floppy disk network folder USB dr
108. ta or you can set up to four specific times when WebDB will post data each day Specify an offset in seconds if you need to wait for sensors to finish warming up before posting data Click OK once your schedule is finished to activate it WebDB will begin posting new data to your online datacenter on this schedule iChart Software Operations Manual 50 NexSens Technology Inc Troubleshooting WQData com Connection Problems From time to time customers experience issues related to connection problems between the WQData com server and iChart running on a PC These issues are usually the result of a client side firewall blocking traffic between the PC and the WQData com server When a WQData com account is created three xml files are created on your computer Once created these files are uploaded via ftp file transfer protocol using port 21 When the upload is complete a php script is invoked on the server side by the PC running iChart using http protocol on port 80 All actions and results of that script are performed on and to the server side and does not do anything to the PC running iChart These scripts simply use the three xml files to create a WQData com database create a table for the database to be filled with data and then deposit data to the table in the database All data is transferred to trial wgqdata com and redirected to the www nexsensdatacenter com domain Another item to check before creating any WQData com accoun
109. te Check for Updates i l Register iChart Register Chart Chart can be used for 30 days on a free trial basis SEENEN During these 30 days all features are available Once the 30 day trial period is completed your copy of iChart must be registered with NexSens Contact NexSens to register iChart today NexSens Website NexSens Website Select this command to open your web browser to go directly to NexSens website http www NexSens com iChart Software Operations Manual 83 NexSens Technology Inc 6 11 Advanced Dialog Boxes and Menus 6 11 1 Backup The Backup command is used to make backup copies Backup iChart Project of an Chart database Backups can be scheduled for Sou regular intervals or created manually Both the ICR file and complete database are included in the RES backup This command is only available when an Io AA iChart database is open Backup is in the File menu Backup Schedule None Project Displays the name of the open iChart Remind me to backup every d ata ba se Auto backup Daily at 7 days Auto backup Weekly on Auto backup every To Enter the destination for your iChart database ia a backup files Current Month Curent Year Backup Schedule on None Select this option to disable automatic Chart backups Remind me to backup every Selecting this option will cause a backup reminder to appear in iChart after a set number of days Auto backu
110. te this feature only works for parameters of the same type 62 iChart Software Operations Manual NexSens Technology Inc Graph Property Tab Click the Graph Property tab on the bottom to display options for customizing the look and feel of the graphs included in your iChart data report Parameter Select a parameter from the list to customize its corresponding data graph Graphs are configured independently from one another and changes made to one graph will not affect the appearance of any others Only parameters that have been checked in the General tab parameters list will show up here You can deselect a parameter by un checking its corresponding check box Note If you would like to modify multiple parameters at a single time you can select the folder they are in Doing so will affect every device in that folder You can also select the Site to modify every device in that site Graph Scale Autoscale Enable auto scaling of the graph for the selected parameter Lower Limit Lower y Axis limit for the graph of the selected parameter Upper Limit Upper y Axis limit for the graph of the selected parameter Graph Appearance Back Color Background color for the graph of the selected parameter Report Tool Ox Sy Site 1 Sonde 1 1 Temperature C Graph Scale Autoscale Lower Limit D Upper Limit 100 Graph 4pperance Back Color B BackColor y Trace Color F TraceCoor E Grid
111. te and time correctly by 1 Highlighting the entire first column 2 Right clicking on the top column header 3 Select Format Cells The Format Cells dialog box will appear Select Custom and then scroll through the type until you see mm dd yyyy hh mm Highlight it and hit OK Once you have formatted the spreadsheet save it as a CSV Comma delimited csv file File name Tutorial Ce x zave Cancel Save as type CS Comma delimited csv Microsoft Excel 4 0 Worksheet xls Microsoft Excel 3 0 Worksheet xls The file is now ready to be imported into iChart To input the data in the main instrument control screen the screen where you can see the Setup Calibrate and Interrogate buttons select File Import The Import Data dialog box will appear Browse to the spread sheet file select it and click Open VO e em Import Data Look in Gi Desktop WA QwikQuote 6 lt File name sample xls d Ces Files of type All Files P Chart Software Operations Manual 09 08 2005 11 p t_o de Cut J63 Copy Date amp Time 09 08 2005 D ih Paste 09 08 2005 01 Paste Special 09 08 2005 02 0 DES 09 08 2005 03 0 S 09 08 2005 04 0 Delete 09 08 2005 05 0 Clear Contents 09 08 2005 06 0 09 08 2005 O7 09 08 2005 08 Column Width 09 08 2005 09 ue 09 08 2005 10 E Unhide
112. that is not effectively disclaimed will be limited to the 30 day Warranty Period Some states do not apply limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you 3 EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES a If during the Warranty Period you report any breach of warranty to NEXSENS and NEXSENS is reasonably able to verify that breach NEXSENS or its agent will at its option either i correct the SOFTWARE or replace any defective media ii help you work around or avoid the problem or iii allow you to return the SOFTWARE and all accompanying documentation in the original packaging for a full refund If you return the SOFTWARE for a refund you may not retain or use the SOFTWARE and you must immediately destroy all back up copies and any other copies of the SOFTWARE in your possession or control b During the Warranty Period you may report breaches of warranty by contacting NEXSENS Customer Service You must describe the breach in detail and include a phone number or address at which you can be reached during normal business hours NEXSENS will respond within a reasonable time to any reported breach You must pay all costs of shipping any SOFTWARE or other materials Any corrected or replaced software that you obtain under this EULA will be considered part of the SOFTWARE licensed under this EULA and will be covered by warranty only for any time remaining in the original Warranty Period c The remedies stated in this
113. the documentation for the program or service you UDP What afe the risk s of opening a po AOL AOL avr insight O File and Printer Sharing FileZilla iChart iChart Application Remote Assistance TI Remnate Mecktan j Display a notification when Windows Firewall blocks a program What are the risks of allowing exceptions Add Program Add Pott iChart Software Operations Manual One thing to be aware of is that by default iChart uses Port 22703 for Client Server mode If the server is running a firewall port 22703 must be allowed to be accessed For example if your computer is using the Windows Firewall you can add the iChart Server port by going to Start Control Panel Windows Firewall in Windows Then click on the Exceptions tab and click the Add Port button Then add TCP port 22703 to the list For added security you can click the Change Scope button and add only the IP addresses of the computers that will be running in Client mode 92 NexSens Technology Inc Setting the sampling interval After the database has been created and setup to run in Server mode click on the clock icon at the bottom left corner of the Navigation Panel Global Sample Log Interval Sample Interval sec 5 Log Interval sec 1q In the Sample Interval field enter the interval in seconds that you want to get a reading from the sensors This reading will be
114. to each parameter you want to include in the report Reports can contain data from all parameters By default iChart will not select any parameters To display parameters click the folder icon next to the device name and place a check next to the parameters you wish to view iChart incorporates an advanced feature allowing the user to place multiple traces on a single graph This feature is very useful when comparing multiple parameters together to determine a correlation Up to 12 traces per graph may be combined iChart will automatically place the y axis onto the graph for each additional trace as well as re color any traces to avoid two traces having the Same color By default the graph will display lines in between missing data points The Disjoint Graph option allows you to show gaps in the graph where there are missing data points 20 66 16 66 16 66 14 66 12 66 102804 16 00 110504 15 00 This feature is even further enhanced by the Combine same parameter Y axis button If there is a check next to this field then iChart will combine the y axis of each trace in the graph and redraw the trace as needed to fit this new y axis You will notice that when graphing multiple parameters together you will see multiple Y axis on the graph each one scaled to fit the parameter it is for When you have the box checked it will set all the parameters to use the same axis This makes it easier to numerically compare two graphs No
115. tored in a single iChart database iChart includes a unique historical report creation tool that can generate customized reports with data from all sensors in an iChart database While creating a report users can include specific information about the monitoring site location sensors and project along with the recorded measurements from instruments After creation reports can be converted to PDF exported to Microsoft Excel sent to colleagues via e mail uploaded to a web server and more iChart includes web data posting capabilities that provide access to sensor data over the Internet Users typically access their database through NexSens data hosting service www WQData com but the option is also available to post the database to a personal web server WQData com is very simple to use and iChart can be configured to upload data to it in minutes The user interface at WQData com can display data in graphs and tables and convert it to CSV format for download to a local PC iChart Software Operations Manual 5 NexSens Technology Inc How to Use This Manual This manual is designed to provide you with detailed instructions for interfacing specific sensors to the NexSens iSIC data logger Important Before attempting to interface a sensor with a NexSens data logging system it is important that you have thoroughly read the operation manual s provided with your NexSens system and environmental monitoring sensor s This manual provid
116. tware Operations Manual 91 NexSens Technology Inc 6 12 Using Chart in Server Client Mode iChart can run in three different modes Standalone Client or Server By default all iChart databases run in Standalone mode File Edit view Basemap Project Report Close H Save Ctrl 5 Set Project ID WebDB gt Operating Mode gt v Standalone Backup Client Restore Server You can easily change between modes by selecting the desired mode from File Operating Mode Setting up the Server Mode computer To begin running iChart in Server mode simply select Server from the Operating Mode list This computer must be connected to a local network or internet Once one computer is running in Server mode other computers can properly run in Client mode On another computer that is connected to the same network select Client from the Operating Mode list A dialog box will appear asking for the server address Enter the host name or IP address of the computer running in Server mode Add a Port A want to use Si Windows Firewall General Exceptions Advanced iChart Server Windows Firewall is blocking incoming ne Name programs and services selected below to work better but might increase your se Port number 22703 TCP Programs and Services Name MACT 7 x 2005 Use these settings to open a port through Windows Firewall To find the port number and protocol consult
117. umes auto interrogation of devices in the iChart database Clear Warning Message Clears the Auto Interrogation Failed warning message Setup Device Wizard Open the Device Wizard dialog box See Section 4 Adding Devices for more information Setup Chart Alarm Open the Chart Alarm dialog box See Section 5 7 Setting Up and Using iChart Alarms for more information Setup Device Open the Device Property dialog box Pause 4uto Interrogation Setup Device Wizard Setup Chert Alarm Setup Device Setup Schedule Interrogate Interrogate All ODBC Add Field Note Project Monitor Sync All iSIC Clock Property Setup Schedule Open the Setup Device dialog box See Section 5 5 for more information Interrogate Interrogates the currently selected device Interrogate All Interrogates all sensors in the iChart database individually ODBC You can select to either open an ODBC database or create a new one See section 6 3 for more information Add Field Note Adds a field note to reports made with this database Project Monitor Opens System Monitor dialog box See section 5 8 Monitoring Critical Projects for more information Sync all iSIC clock Sync s the clock of all iSIC data loggers in the current project Property Opens the properties dialog box of selected device iChart Software Operations Manual 81 NexSens Technology Inc 6 10 6 Report Menu New Report Creates
118. und color of the bar displayed immediately after the header image in your datacenter at WQData com Web link color Select a color for the font color of all hyperlinks displayed in your online datacenter at WQData com Message text color Select a color for the font color of your company message or project description Footer color Select a color for the footer displayed near the bottom of your online datacenter Web Links Enter the names and Internet addresses of up to four websites in these fields Links to these sites will be displayed near the bottom of your online datacenter at WQData com The first website link can be modified from the Website Header Links section of the WebDB Setup tab Fondriest Products Uses US EPA MHexSens UWS Army Corps iChart Software Operations Manual 71 NexSens Technology Inc Host iChart gives users the option to host data at WQData com as well as the choice to host data on a personal corporate or University web server These settings are only necessary when a web server other than WQData com or Trial WQData com is used If you plan to host your data on a personal web server please contact NexSens technical support staff for instructions WebDB Setup Setup Schedule Customize Host Information Advanced Web host Web Host Detail FTP URL Www URL FTF login name WWW login name FTF password WWW password Confirm password Confirm password FTP folder Www folder MySQL host
119. updated on basemap readings and the main instrument display window In the Log Interval field enter the interval in seconds that you want to log a reading into your iChart database Note When using the Global Sample Log Interval make sure to turn off auto interrogation You can do this by clicking the Setup button on the main instrument control screen and then unchecking the Enable check box Schedule Interrogate Setup Device Eg Interrogation Schedule Power Schedule Sync RTC Schedule Auto Interrogation Schedule minutes Between and mm gt t2cn00aM Cionon gt gaan eae Ea SE Chart Software Operations Manual 93 NexSens Technology Inc Setting up the Client Mode computers Make sure that the client computers are using the same ICR file that the server computer is using You can easily ensure this by using the iChart Backup Restore feature see section 7 7 Backup and Restore Simply create an iChart database on the computer that will be running in Server mode Then go File Backup in iChart and backup the database to a network location or thumb drive CD etc Next go to the computer that will be running in Client mode and go File Restore and specify the backed up database Next go File Operating Mode and select client from list Enter the IP address of the computer running iChart Server Server Address Server Address 10 10 1 3
120. used by iChart Date amp Time Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Column Column Column Column Column el Microsoft Excel Book1 oe iy File Edit Mem Insert Format Tools Data Window ACT Help AdobePDF D X H41 M B C D 5 Temperature Conductivity pH DO Average Average Average Average 5 Row Spacer ___ Date amp Time uSicm pH 09 06 2005 00 00 576 72 7 96 09 08 2005 01 00 578 52 7 97 09 08 2005 02 00 i 570 44 7 99 09 08 2005 03 00 570 30 5 00 09 08 2005 04 00 i 576 99 7 99 09 08 2005 05 00 575 56 7 96 09 08 2005 06 00 567 46 7 85 09 06 2005 07 00 566 24 7 83 09 08 2005 06 00 566 15 7 83 09 08 2005 09 00 i 573 67 7 90 09 08 2005 10 00 575 46 7 91 09 06 2005 11 00 575 60 7 94 09 06 2005 12 00 568 32 7 04 09 06 2005 13 00 i 568 63 7 83 09 06 2005 14 00 Sach 7 66 09 06 2005 15 00 576 49 7 88 09 06 2005 16 00 563 02 7 93 09 08 2005 17 00 i 566 50 7 92 09 08 2005 16 00 i 582 62 7 69 09 06 2005 19 00 573 18 7 04 09 06 2005 20 00 571 44 7 83 09 06 2005 21 00 SALIS 7 83 09 08 2005 22 00 i 573 65 7 04 09 08 2005 23 00 i 590 53 7 87 09 09 2005 00 00 590 53 7 66 591 00 7 85 One thing to note is that the Date amp Time must be formatted as e month day year hours minutes mm dd yyyy hh mm Chart stores time in UTC format and is therefore unable to process data from before January 1 1970 iChart Software Operations Manual 46 NexSens Technology Inc You can format the da
121. version of iChart software is up to date Fi NexSens Website e latest version Chart will let you know However if there is a newer version of iChart available a dialog box will appear asking if you would like to upgrade to this version iChart Ki 2 jJ Current Chat version is 5 02 049 iChart has Found a newer version 5 02 087 Would you like to download the update If you click Yes iChart will begin downloading the update Please note that depending on your connection speed this update may take a while Feel free to do other things on the computer while the download is progressing Downloading iChart Update When it has finished downloading simply click OK and restart iChart When iChart restarts it will begin the installation process Click Next to install iChart iChart5 Setup Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for iChart5 The InstallShield Wizard will update the installed version 5 02 083 of iChart5 to version 5 02 087 To continue click Next j Cancel After following the installation windows iChart will be successfully updated iChart Software Operations Manual 17 NexSens Technology Inc 3 Adding Devices to an iChart Database An iChart database contains more than just data retrieved from sensing devices It contains configuration settings for sensors data reports web posting basemaps and more A single iChart database may be used to interact wit

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