Chapter 2. Getting started
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2.1. Quick guide
- Accessing AmmonitOR
Go to https://or.ammonit.com and enter your login details. If you do not have an user access yet, Sign up to AmmonitOR.
Different user rights are available, see Section 2.2, “Log in” and Chapter 4, User management.
- Creating new projects
In order to create a new project, click on Create new project, enter a project name and press Submit (see also Section 9.1.2, “Setting up a new project”).
A project includes all details of the measurement campaign: data logger(s), sensors, measurement data, system information.
- Uploading data to the project
There are different methods to upload data to a project:
Uploading data files via SCP connection from Meteo-40, Meteo-40 Plus and Meteo-42 and MeteoLaser devices using the Project key (see Section 9.1.2.1, “Project key”) displayed in the AmmonitOR project.
Emailing data files from Zephir300 and AQ510 remote sensors.
Emailing data files from Meteo-32 data loggers.
Uploading data files via ftp from Zephir data loggers.
Uploading data files manually from Meteo-40, Meteo-40 Plus, Meteo-42, MeteoLaser, Meteo-32, Zephir, AQS and Campbell data loggers via the → menu.
- Monitoring the measurement system
AmmonitOR provides various overviews for a quick system check:
Data calendar displaying state of completeness; click on Completeness in the Monitoring menu.
Connection log displaying data logger tunnel connections; click on Connections in the Monitoring logger menu.
Selection of evaluation plots displaying measurement data over the last 7 days; click on Week's review in the Monitoring menu.
PDF reports summarizing system data on a weekly or monthly basis; click on Reports in the Documentation menu.
Table of averages displaying hourly average values of a measurand over a month; click on Statistics in the Data inspection menu.
For a more detailed data check, generate plots for selectable measurands via the Plots in the Data inspection menu.
- Manage restricted data import
Certain data imports are restricted by device type or statistic interval:
Create an Credits account; click on Restricted import management in the Dashboard menu and add account. Provide your customer ID or request one. And wait until the account is verified by Ammonit.
Get Credits; click on Restricted import management in the Dashboard menu. Click on the Credits account you created and check if your Credit account is already verified by Ammonit. If so, you click on button Get credits and order Credits. You will get an confirmation and bill. Credits will be enabled after receipt of payment. Or redeem a voucher code.
Spend Credits; click on Restricted import management in the Dashboard menu. Select your credits account you want to use. In credits account view click on Spend credits. Devices with restricted file import will be listed here. Select the device you want to import the data from and click Button Import data. For multiple devices an additional interface is provided, click Import data from multiple devices.
- Implementing filters for data plausibility checks
AmmonitOR offers various filter options to detect measurement errors or emerging problems. Set filter condition in the → menu.
- Exporting data
In order to analyse measurement data in other programs, data can be exported into various formats via the → menu.
2.2. Log in
In order to work with AmmonitOR, you have to log in your access. Go to https://or.ammonit.com and enter your email address and password.
Figure 2.1. Log in to AmmonitOR
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If you do not have an user access yet, create your access by clicking on Sign up. Enter your email address and click on Register.
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To grant extra security a two factor authentication (2FA) is possible via TOTP. TOTP can be enabled in your user account settings. For further information see Section 12.6, “Two-factor authentication”. |
Figure 2.2. Register for AmmonitOR
Your user access request has to be confirmed. To complete the registration, you will receive an email with an activation link. Open the link and fill in the form.
Figure 2.3. Set up your AmmonitOR user access
If an user access has been successfully created, all AmmonitOR projects can be accessed, for which the registered user has user access rights (see also Section 4.1, “User access”).
One active user access is sufficient to manage all AmmonitOR projects, for which the user has access rights.
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If the password is lost, click on Forgot password to create a new password. AmmonitOR sends an email to the registered user with instructions to create a new password for the user access. |
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To work properly with AmmonitOR, Cookies and JavaScript have to be activated in your browser. Make sure that your browser is up-to-date to avoid problems when displaying any plots. |
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If you use an AmmonitOR installation on your server, ask your administrator to create a new user access. |
2.3. Menu structure and page layout
The AmmonitOR website is structured in content and navigation areas (see Figure 2.4, “Page layout”).
Figure 2.4. Page layout
- System navigation
Home: Jump to Dashboard; click on the Ammonit logo to go to the start page ( Dashboard).
User access: Modification of user details and password.
Project list: Go to your Project list.
Restricted data import management: Go to your Restricted data import management, where you can manage your restricted data importsaccounts.
Help: Open AmmonitOR help in new browser tab or window.
Logout: Close the session.
- Website hierarchy (breadcrumb trail)
Indicates the current position in AmmonitOR. Click on a hierarchy to open it.
- Site map navigation
Shows the system navigation and links to all projects the logged-in user has access rights for.
- Language changer
Users can switch between an English and French web interface of AmmonitOR.