Help is available on the following topics for typical
site users:
Further help available for Administrators:
Further help and technical assistance can be obtained from
the EHS Data support and help desk.
This function enables the user to selcet a landfill of interest from a national map and then drill down to show the current performance and compliance situation on local landfill maps. This mapping interface also acts as the marshalling point for drilling down into more detailed analysis of performance at each particular landfill site.
The mapping utilises the standard Adobe SVG plug in that is shipped with IE 5.5 and newer browsers, you will need to accept this in the grey window that pops up the first time you view a map. Further information about the SVG plug in is provided in the technology employed section.
The link 'UK sites' provides a Uk outline map with all landfills included in the system identified by a dot on the map. Selecting the site you want to view is accomplished by clicking on dot (it with then highlight in orange) or by selecting the name of the site from the scollable alphabetic list in the map bottom left of the screen. Once the landfill is selected click the grey 'go to site' button located next to the top right corner of the map window.
The mapping site operates in three modes Basic Map, Performance map and Compliance Map, the current mode will be shown in bold on the right hand side of the screen under the title map type. Unselected modes will be shown as hyperminks. To switch modes click on the mode required. When switching modes the map will carry across its display from the previous mode.
When in basic map mode the location of all samplepoints will be shown on the map, the user can drill down into detailed analysis by picking the time period of interest, the sample points to view and then deciding on viewing Quick Graph or Analysis Wizard. The required sample points can either be picked by clicking them on the map (hold down control button for a multiple selection) or multiple samplepoints can be selected at once by picking a group of interest from the Select Points by Group pick list. Different sample point types may be shown by a different symbol on the map depending on the set up at eachh particular landfill.
When in Performance Map mode the user can select the variable that they want to see and the time period of interest and then after pressing refresh map button the appropriate performance data will be presented on the map. Each sample point for which data exists (in the time period selected) will be highlighted by a coloured dot, sample points with no appropriate data will not be shown. The user can see the actual data value by hovering over the point of interest on the map and the legend will provide the demarcations between different coloured dots. To adjust the data presented, either modify the selection in time period, which variable? Or both and then press refresh map.
When in Complinace Map mode the user can select the threshold suite and then the threshold they want to see from the pick lists, again for the time of interest. Again the 'refresh map' button returns the data to the screen showing the different complinace situations again with coloured dots. Please note that when in complinace mode the number showing against each sample point is not the 'value' for the variable but is rather the number of times the threshold setting has been broken at that location during the time period selected.
The map tool itself works the same way in any of the three modes. Each time data is returned it will select a part of the map which shows all the sample points requested with a border (therefore it will be unusual for the entire landfill map to be displayed). Users can navigate the map using three methods:
This page provides a range of standard report templates which can be applied to a data selection and will then be returned to the users PC as a PDF file.
Select the report you wish to view from the list by clicking on the report name.
Refine your selection using the following pick lists to restrict the application of the report to a particular landfill or date range. Then when prompted press the grey 'create report' button.
It may take a while for some of the larger reports to be produced and returned to your desktop, the 'in progress' bar at the bottom of your PC provides an indication that the work is progressing. Once the report is complete the 'create report' button changes into a 'view report' button, click on this and you will be able to view the report in the usual PDF viewer. Standard PDF techniques can be used to browse, save and print the report as necessary.
This function enables the user to view a set of graphs showing the data trend for the sample points and period selected and preset key measures. Once quick graphs have been produced the user can modify this presentation of data to view it in a table format (see Quick table) or to export the data to excel (see Exporting data).
The function is accessed from any of the mapping pages. The user selects the sample points that they wish to view by clicking them on the map (holding down the control button while selecting will enable a group of samplepoints to be selected), if no sample points are highlighted as having been clicked on the map then data will be presented for all the sample points. The time period for data is selected from the pull down list in the right hand side of the mapping page. Data will automatically be presented for relevant favourite variables. The graph is activated by pressing the button marked Quick Graph.
The Quick graphs will be produced in a new pop up window over the top of the previous browser page. The system will produce graphs by groups of five sample points for each variable until that variable is complete and then move on to the next variable. Graphs will be in time series line format and a key will be provided with each graph. The user can scroll in the window to view graphs from later pample points and variables. The window can be closed using the link in the page or by using the close window icon in the top right of the pop up.
This part of the system provides you with a tool for managing and sharing documents.
Using the pick lists presented you can pick an individual landfill or 'all landfills' and then an individual document category or 'all categories'. The documents which match the search will be presented in a matrix which will provide a link to the document and also some further information about it. The user who uploaded the document will have provided a description, their name and an issue date to help you understand more about the document before downloading it.
To download a document from the system simply click on the relevant hyperlink in the document manager matrix and the document will be returned in whichever native format it was originally loaded into the system.
Users can also add documents to the Document manager system by clicking on the link provided. There are then three easy steps to uploading a new document:
Data that has been selected for Quick graph can then be exported as a CSV file for further analysis in local excel licences.
The user clicks the link titled ‘view a CSV of this data’ in the top of the Quick graph pop up window. The users local excel application will then be fired to display the resultant data file which will provide the data in columns identifying the site, variable, samplepoint, date and value. The CSV file can then be saved to a local directory and manipulated as the user sees fit. Closing this new excel window returns the user to their Quick Graph window.
Data that has been selected for Quick graph can then be viewed in Tabular format.
The user clicks the link titled ‘view a table of this data’ in the top of the Quick graph pop up window. The window will then change format to present the data in a cross tabulated format. Users can view and print data in this format and copy and past to other windows applications is supported. The user can return to Quick Graph, decide to export the data to excel (see Exporting data) or close the window using the links at the top of the page.
Here users can quickly undertake common analysis of the data.
This part of the system uses stored selections, these are sets of data set up by system administrators from Monitor-Enterprise which can then be accessed quickly by the users as a short cut to selecting the data themselves through the Analysis Wizard.
Simply pick a stored selection from the list by clicking on it and then you will be presented by the final screen from the Analysis Wizard. which enables you to select the type of analysis you want to undertake on the selected data.
Because the favourites process uses the advanced analysis engine, once you have viewed the results of your favourite selection you can then use the back button to alter the type of presentation to see the data in a table or different graph type. By going further back into the Analysis Wizard selection process you can then change the date range or the data shown in the graph, please note that in doing this you may construct graph type you wish irrespective of its appropriateness to the data being displayed.
This section enables the more interested user to pick a selection of data that interests them and analyse it using the in built graphing, tabular and reporting formats.
The user is guided through a series of pages, on each page a single part of the selection is made using either radio buttons or a pick list. The next>> and <<back buttons enable the user to keep adding to or modify the selection being made. A description of the selection builds in a table on the left of the screen as the user progresses to the process of displaying the analysis. The following steps are used:
Chose an analysis type:
Here the user can select whether they want to see a single variable for all sample points, many variables for a single sample point, a single variable for a single sample point or a single variable for a selected list of sample points picked from the map.
Location:
Depending on the selection made in the step above the use can here pick the sample point of interest or a group sample points from a pick list or use the map to select the sample points of interest.
Variables:
Depending on the selection made in the analysis type step the user can here pick the variable they wish to analyse or a pregrouped ‘suite’ of variables.
Date Range:
Here the user can pick the date they want to see from. Two approaches are possible:
Please note in picking date ranges that unless a time series is picked for the presentation display, data will be averaged for display where more than one data point is returned for presentation.
If you have made a selection which contains no data then a warning message will be displayed, you can use the back buttons to alter the selection if required. In these circumstances it is frequently the date range which is set to short to pick the data up.
The following display options are presented:
The user picks the type of presentation they want to see and then clicks the next>> button beside that type to progress on to the display page.
Once in the display page the user can use the back buttons to modify the analysis or can save or export it using the standard office techniques (cut and paste for data or right click save as for graph images).
This data entry section enables users to add data directly to the database they are currently in. Data entry options displayed may vary depending on the database in use.
Two data entry options are provided as standard, Data entry grids and Data entry rows:
When creating a new data entry grid 'on the fly' the user will be prompted to select the information required to configure the data grid, by picking the site, samplepoint group, variable suite and source from the provided pick lists. The user can then click on the grey 'show data entry form' to start to add data, or can decide to save the template by providing a description/name in the box and then clicking the grey 'store as favouritre' button. Note: stored data entry grids of this type are personal items and will only be visible when you log on as yourself.
Once the type of data entry has been selected a grid or row system wil be presented on the screen. The user then picks dates, sample points, variables and sources as appropriate and enters the required data in the value field. where no value is provided in a particular value field no data will be supplied to the database for that data reference, if a null or zero return is required the relevant text or number must be manually entered. The user can request an email receipt to be informed when data has been presented to the system for QC to do this simply click the tick box and provide your email address in the new window.
On some databases specialist data entry tools have been provided, if any are available in the database you are logged on to they will appear as option 3 in the list. Two examples of such specialist forms are OPRA and PPC data entry forms. Help information for these data entry pages is included on the page in question.
Errors should be reported to the EHS Data IT helpdesk.
This system has been provided by Monitor-Pro the UK’s leader in environmental performance and compliance management solutions. It is a tailored version of the standard Monitor-Web platform version 3.1. Monitor-Pro can be contacted at enquiries@monitor-pro.co.uk or +44 (0) 870 1906596.
The majority of the site is delivered with industry standard ASP and Java script operating to a SQL server database. The mapping is provided using the Adobe SVG plug in. This is a rising standard in graphical display and a recommended technology by many standards authorities.
This site has been designed for basic operation with the free Adobe SVG 2.0 plug in which is shipped as standard with Internet Explorer 5.5 or newer. The first time you visit a mapping page you will be asked to accept the licence agreement to activate the plug in. The component is already installed on your system and activation of this component has no licensing implications.
For users who would like the enhanced facilities supported by Adobe SVG V3.0 the component can be downloaded and auto installed from the icon on the bottom right of the map pages (this process takes around 60-90 seconds), you will need administrator rights over your PC/laptop to do this.
This system is provided with a security model which enables the system administrator to give users access to some or all databases, some or all sites within a database, some or all sample points within a site and some or all variable suites in the database. The administrator can then decide on the user level permissions for both Monitor-Enterprise log in and also web use restrictions.
If you have admin rights you will see an admin hyperlink in your toolbar, if you don't you will need to contact the system administrator if you require more functionality than you have currently been granted.
From here the administrator can create new user accounts, delete accounts and reset passwords.
To create a new account the administrator clicks on the 'create new account' link then provides a username, password and password retype and then clicks the 'submit' button. This account will also be able to be used to access Monitor-Enterprise client system once appropriate database permissions have been set. The same form is used for resetting a user password. When deleting an account a pop up confirmation box will be presented, click ok to complete the delete action.
User permissions are set in a roll down mode from databases through, sites and sample point groups. In each case the administrator will be presented with a grid showing the identified users (with permissions granted from the level above) along the top and the objects themselves along the left side. An additional column is provided for all users, and an additional row for all databases (or which ever object is being set).
A tick in a box in the matrix grants the coresponding user with permission to see that object. The administrator can then either go through each grid making specific selections (or deselections) to grant or remove permissions, or can use the 'all....' columns and rows to make blanket changes to the matrix. Once the administrator is happy with the settings in the matrix, simply press 'submit' to apply these.
If any of the objects in the left hand column are shown as hyperlinks then these can be clicked to drill down and set permissions at the level below i.e. grant permissions at a database level and then drill down to adjust site permissions. When drilling down through these permissions settings you can move back up a level with the link below the matrix or select a parallel branch on the tree to explore using the pick list at the top of the matrix (neither apply at the top level of database security).
Here the administrator can associate the relevant variables to a particular sample point group. The advantage of doing this is that the graphing options (quick graph etc) are not cluttered up with irrelevant variables where data is unlikely or unimportant.
Select the required database, site and samplepoint group from the pick lists at the top ot the screen you will then be presented with a full list of variables for that database. Click on each variable and use the select/deselect arrows to move from side to side until you have the correct set of selected variables. Click the grey 'update' button to complete the process and apply the favourite variables choice.