Update Alarm Contact List

Alarm recipients organized as Groups or individuals can be updated in the Alarms/Alerts configuration menu for active alarms. To update alarm contacts: Navigate to ADMIN | Alarms on the Project Dashboard.   Expand the Alarms/Alerts section by clicking on the gray bar (if it is not already showing).   Note: When alarms are created, notification […]

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Run Remote Sensor Detection

WQData LIVE can run a remote sensor detection on an X2 data logger without the need to connect with a configuration cable. Before proceeding, reference the X2 Sensor Detection overview and the Auto-Detection Troubleshooting guide. The detection process will permanently alter the X2 data logger programming. Only attempt sensor detection when adding a new sensor […]

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Direct Data Upload

Upload data from any X2 data logger to an Excel-compatible .csv file via direct connection using the CONNECT software and a UW6-USB-485P cable. Upload Data Manually from an X2 Logger Connect the X2 logger to a PC and launch the CONNECT software. Test connection by reading the RTC clock of the logger in the CONFIG […]

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Create a Custom Dashboard

Custom WQData LIVE Dashboards are user-configurable displays to show the most important project information directly on the main screen when a Project is opened. A default Project Dashboard displays on the main screen upon Project creation. To replace with a custom Dashboard, follow the steps below. Navigate to the Project Dashboard drop-down menu located at […]

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Dashboard Panels

A WQData LIVE Dashboard contains multiple editable and interactive panels that can be adjusted to optimize display of project information and data. These panels provide project administrators and collaborators with the following: Information regarding the project overview and scope Site information Device and sensor parameters and measurements Information regarding contributors to the project *Note: Before […]

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Setup Iridium (SBD) Data Account

All Iridium-enabled X2 data loggers must have an active SBD (short-burst data) account in order to send measurement data to WQData LIVE. While NexSens Technology can configure and manage Iridium (SBD) data account plans, users may prefer to set up their own data services. Determine System Data Usage Requirements The following variables affect the amount […]

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Configure Public Portal

Project administrators can enable and configure a Public Portal, a unique page with a simplified live data display accessible through a public URL. This is useful for organizations wishing to share basic data with the general public and spread project awareness.    Accessing the Public Portal Click on the ADMIN tab at the top of […]

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Adjust Auto-Report Generation Offset

Automatically generated reports from WQData LIVE often need to have their start times offset to accommodate for the upload delay (due to the latency of sensor sample acquisition and data logger telemetry connection processes) on the final data point. If no offsets are entered, reports that are delivered may be missing the most recent data […]

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Uploading a Project Picture

A Project Picture is displayed in the lower right corner of the default Project Dashboard as well as on the Project tile in a user’s Project selection list. It can also be added as a panel on any Custom Dashboard.   To upload a Project Picture, navigate to the main Project Settings configuration menu. Click on […]

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Naming a Logger

Data loggers in a WQData LIVE Project can have custom names assigned. Loggers initially receive a default name that includes the logger type, telemetry type, and body tag number. Name changes are entered in the Device Remote Configuration menu on WQData LIVE. To configure custom names: Navigate to the Device Remote Configuration tool within the administrator settings. […]

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