Atlas web based monitoring software

Atlas Overview

Atlas web based monitoring solves the two main problems of instrumentation: timely processing of readings and timely distribution of the results. Atlas works 24 hours a day, processing incoming readings, checking for alarm conditions, and providing immediate access to graphs and reports via the internet.

Operation

Data files from the project site are forwarded to Atlas on the internet. Atlas processes the readings to check for alarms and stores the data in a database. Users can then view processed data and graphs with their web browsers.

Data and graphs are available anywhere there is an internet connection: at work, at home, at the client's office, or half-way around the world.

Atlas Views Project Photo

Atlas Views Project Photo

Data Presentation

Atlas presents data in the following ways:

Views show the location of sensors at the site, their current readings, and their alarm status.

  • Views are updated when new readings arrive and can show alarms, as required.
  • Plots can be viewed on screen, printed, and included in reports.
  • Plot types include trend plots, profile plots, and correlation plots.
  • Tabular Data can be displayed instantly with plots. Data can also be downloaded for further analysis.
  • Reports are generated automatically and emailed to users on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule.
  • Alarms appear on screen. Alarm notifications are sent out by email and can be forwarded to cell phones.
Engineering Drawing of Atlas Web Based Monitoring

Atlas Views - Engineering Drawing

Atlas Web Based Monitoring Trend Plot

Atlas Trend Plot

Data Downloads from Atlas Web Based Monitoring

Data Downloads from Atlas

More Information

Please download the datasheet for Atlas Web Based Monitoring.

Atlas Web Based Monitoring Specifications

DATA INPUT
Automatic ImportAtlas automatically imports data files that are sent to its input folder. In a typical scenario, a PC automatically retrieves readings from data loggers at the site and forwards them to Atlas via the internet. Data files can also be copied to the input folder when Atlas is operating on a local area network or a standalone computer.
Atlas supports the Atlas format, Campbell Scientific's CR10 and CR1000 formats, a geodetic format for total station data. Other input formats are in development. Custom input filters can be programmed on request
Manual EntriesAtlas allows users to enter data manually using their web browsers. This is useful for values that are not normally logged, such as fill height or standpipe water levels
Graphic UploadsAtlas can store and display graphics generated by other programs, such as DigiPro inclinometer software or Excel
Logbook EntriesAtlas provides a logbook in which users can enter observations and photographs of site activities and incidents. Each entry is time stamped and can be included with the automated reports
DATA PROCESSING
Processing OverviewAtlas always stores raw (unprocessed) readings in the project database. When it receives a request for data, Atlas processes readings on the fly. This ensures that any corrections to calibration factors, processing methods, or data values are always included in the results that Atlas presents
Conversions and CalculationsAtlas converts raw readings to data in engineering units as specified in an equation stored for each channel of each sensor. Equations can reference datum readings and also readings from other sensors. This allows Atlas to calculate changes, perform corrections for temperature or atmospheric pressure. It also allows for cumulative calculations required for beam sensors or in-place inclinometers.
ExportsAtlas can export ASCII data formatted appropriately for spreadsheets
DATA PRESENTATION
Atlas organizes data presentation by project. A project can have its own logo and front page, and any number of plan views, trend plots, and reports. All data presentation features can be configured by users. No high-level administration is required.
Plan ViewsPlan views show a background image with an overlay of small boxes or symbols representing sensors. Boxes show the current reading for each sensor. If boxes would overlap, the user can choose to display sensors as various symbols. When the cursor runs over a symbol, the current reading is displayed. Both boxes and symbols are displayed in green, yellow, or red to indicated alarm status. Clicking on a measurement value displays a trend plot, allowing the user to quickly evaluate whether the alarm condition is the result of a trend or just a one-time event
PlotsFour types of trend plots are available: trend plots, profile plots, correlation plots, and image plots. Plots are generated as graphic files, so they can be saved and attached to emails or used in documents. Clicking on a plot will display the data values used in the plot
PDF ReportsAtlas can generate PDF reports on daily, weekly, or monthly schedule and automatically email the reports to selected users. Reports can also be generated on demand, if automation is not needed
ALARMS AND NOTIFICATIONS
Alarm DetectionAtlas scans incoming readings for alarms conditions. Alarm thresholds can be based on fixed values or the results of a calculation and may be set for any channel of any sensor. Watchdog alarms can be set to warn if no readings are received
Alarm WarningsWhen Atlas detects an alarm condition, it generates on-screen warnings, registers the alarm in an alarm table, and puts the alarm in a notification queue
Alarm NotificationsAtlas sends out alarm notifications by email to selected users, who can receive the email on their cell phones. To avoid flooding email boxes with alarms, Atlas sends out just one notification per alarm condition. In addition, Atlas provides a variety of filters that can be used to consolidate notifications or to suppress them until certain conditions have been met
ADMINISTRATION
User LevelsAtlas supports three user levels. Administrators can set up projects, sensors, graphs, and other users. Users can view data, download data, enter data, edit data, and set up one-time graphs. Guests can only view data
PasswordsAtlas emails passwords to each user that administrators enter. Users can modify their passwords as required
Email GroupsAdministrators assign users to an email groups and then assign email groups to receive PDF reports and alarm notifications
Backup & ArchivesAdministrators can create backups and archives from data in the database
ATLAS PLANS
Atlas Monthly Web Service58851050
Atlas Prepaid Web Service58851090
Atlas Activation Fee58851000