About this manual, Who this manual is for, How this manual is organized – Vaisala viewLinc-4.1-M211518 User Manual

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About this Manual

viewLinc 4.1 Administrator Guide

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About this Manual

The viewLinc 4.1 Administrator Guide includes the

information you need to install, configure and operate the

viewLinc system.
You can also view the Quick Start Guide for a graphical

overview of installing viewLinc. If you are not an

Administrator, refer to the User Guide for information on the

standard tasks performed using viewLinc.

Who this Manual is for

This manual is for administrators who will install and

configure viewLinc Server software and its associated

components to allow end users to view and monitor device

readings across a network. This manual covers several

topics, including how administrators set threshold alarms,

configure email alarm notification, organize locations, define

reports, and set device data transfer schedules.

How this Manual is Organized

The viewLinc 4.1 Administrator Guide is organized into the

following chapters:

Chapter 1: Getting Started.

Contains viewLinc overview,

hardware and software requirements, essential installation

instructions, how to log in.
Chapter 2: Management.

Includes information about how to

configure and work with Locations Manager, Views Manager,

Dashboard Manager, and Device Manager.
Chapter 3: System Settings.

Includes information

specifically for administrators, including how to create user

accounts, configure email server settings for alarms, choose

temperature units to display, and change how and which

devices are shown in Locations.

Chapter 4: Locations.

Covers what a Location is, creating

Locations, opening large popup trend views, and organizing

Locations into zones. This chapter covers topics of interest to

both a general viewLinc user and the administrator.
Chapter 5: Alarms.

Contains information on creating,

editing, deactivating, and pausing alarms informing those

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