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About this Manual
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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