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<br />ARGUS MONITORING SOFTWARE
<br />Argus Monitoring Software is specially designed
<br />to process and distribute data collected from
<br />geotechnical sensors. Argus runs on a web
<br />server. The server may operate on the internet,
<br />on a local or wide area network, or on a stand-
<br />alone computer. Users access Argus with their
<br />web browsers.
<br />DATA INPUT
<br />Automatic Import: Angus automatically
<br />imports data files that are sent to its input folder.
<br />In a typical scenario, a PC automatically retrieves
<br />readings from data loggers at the site and for-
<br />wards them to Argus via the internet. Data files
<br />can also be copied to the input folder when
<br />Argus is operating on a local area network or a
<br />stand-alone computer.
<br />Argus currently supports the Angus format,
<br />Campbell Scientific's CR10 and CR1000 formats,
<br />and the VW MiniLogger format. Custom input
<br />filters can be programmed on request.
<br />Manual Entry: Argus allows users to enter data
<br />manually using their web browsers. This is use-
<br />ful for values that are not normally logged, such
<br />as fill height or standpipe water levels.
<br />Manual Import: Argus supports custom filters
<br />for manually importing data from other systems,
<br />such as Slope Indicators Digitilt inclinometers,
<br />total stations, and vibration monitors.
<br />DATA PROCESSING
<br />Processing Overview: Angus always stores raw
<br />(unprocessed) readings in the project database.
<br />When it receives a request for data, Argus pro-
<br />cesses readings on the fly. This ensures that any
<br />corrections to calibration factors, processing
<br />methods, or data values are always included in
<br />the results that Argus presents.
<br />Angus performs the same on-the-fly calculations
<br />when it first imports the readings. This allows
<br />Argus to scan for alarm conditions.
<br />Conversions and Calculations: Argus con-
<br />verts raw readings to data in engineering units
<br />as specified in an equation stored for each chan-
<br />nel of each sensor. Equations can reference
<br />datum readings and also readings from other
<br />sensors. This allows Argus to calculate changes,
<br />perform corrections for temperature or atmo-
<br />spheric pressure. It also allows for cumulative
<br />calculations required for beam sensors or in-
<br />place inclinometers.
<br />Filters: Angus can automatically calculate and
<br />report average, maximum, and minimum read-
<br />ings for any sensor. It can also reduce the num-
<br />ber of readings reported, which is useful when
<br />readings are acquired rapidly for alarm purposes,
<br />but are not needed otherwise. Angus can also fil-
<br />ter out bad readings, such as out-of-range read-
<br />ings cause by transient electrical noise, etc.
<br />Exports: Angus can export ASCII data formatted
<br />appropriately for spreadsheets.
<br />DATA PRESENTATION
<br />Angus organizes data presentation by project. A
<br />project can have its own logo and front page,
<br />and any number of plan views, trend plots, and
<br />reports. All data presentation features can be
<br />configured by users. No high-level administration
<br />is required.
<br />Plan Views: Plan views show a background
<br />image with an overlay of sensors. If space per-
<br />mits, sensors are represented by data boxes,
<br />which show measurement values. Otherwise
<br />sensors are represented by small graphics that
<br />display values when the cursor passes overthem.
<br />The boxes or marks are colored green, yellow, or
<br />red to indicate alarm status. Clicking on a mea-
<br />surement value displays a trend plot, allowing
<br />the user to quickly evaluate whether the alarm
<br />condition is the result of a trend or just a one-
<br />time event.
<br />Trend Plots: Three types of trend plots are avail-
<br />able: time plots, correlation plots, and profile
<br />plots. Trend plots are generated as graphic files,
<br />so they can be saved and attached to emails or
<br />used in documents. Trend plots can be zoomed or
<br />sized for browsing, which results in a new
<br />graphic being generated. Also, users can down-
<br />load the data values shown in the plots.
<br />PDF Reports: Reports start with a cover page,
<br />which has some fixed text and an optional logo
<br />and project photo. The body of the report can
<br />include up to four sections. Each section can con-
<br />tain up to three pre-configured graphs as well as
<br />tables of alarms, data, and sensor remarks.
<br />Reports can be generated daily, weekly, or
<br />monthly and automatically emailed to a group of
<br />users.
<br />ALARMS AND NOTIFICATIONS
<br />Alarm detection: Angus scans incoming read-
<br />ings for alarms conditions. Alarm thresholds can
<br />be based on fixed values or the results of a calcu-
<br />lation and may be set for any channel of any sen-
<br />sor. Watchdog alarms can be set to warn if no
<br />readings are received.
<br />Alarm Warnings: When Argus detects an alarm
<br />condition, it generates on-screen warnings that
<br />appear in plan views and also in an alarm win-
<br />dow. Both views update automatically while they
<br />are on screen.
<br />Alarm Notifications: Angus sends out alarm
<br />notifications by email to selected users. It limits
<br />the rate of emailing to 10 per minute to avoid
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<br />flooding user mail boxes with alarms. Emails can
<br />be forwarded to text messaging services, pagers,
<br />fax machines, and even voice messages, where
<br />such third-party services are available.
<br />Alarm Logging: Argus stores a record of all
<br />alarms and all alarm acknowledgements.
<br />ADMINISTRATION
<br />User Levels: Argus supports three user levels.
<br />Administrators can set up projects, sensors,
<br />graphs, and other users. Users can view data,
<br />download data, enter data, edit data, and set up
<br />one-time graphs. Guests can only view data.
<br />Passwords: Argus emails passwords to each
<br />user that administrators enter. Users can modify
<br />their passwords as required.
<br />Email Groups: Administrators assign users to
<br />an email groups and then assign email groups to
<br />receive PDF reports and alarm notifications.
<br />Backup & Archives: Administrators can
<br />create backups and archives from data in the
<br />database. Archived data is removed from the
<br />project database but can be re-imported as
<br />required.
<br />ARGUS CENTRAL
<br />Argus Central 50 ..............58801050
<br />Argus Central 100 .............58801100
<br />Argus Central 250 .............58801250
<br />Argus Central 500 .............58801500
<br />Argus Central Unlimited ........58801600
<br />Activation Fee ................58801000
<br />Argus Central is a web service with monthly
<br />plans based on the number of sensors to be
<br />monitored. Angus Central is the easiest, and for
<br />many, the most cost-effective way to deploy
<br />Argus.
<br />ARGUS ENTERPRISE
<br />Argus Enterprise Limited .......58802500
<br />Argus Enterprise Unlimited ...... 58802600
<br />Argus Enterprise is a version of Angus that
<br />organizations can host on their LANs or standal-
<br />one computers. Licenses are available for use on
<br />single-projects or multiple projects. Argus Enter-
<br />prise runs only on Linux computers.
<br />ARGUS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
<br />In Greek mythology, Argus was a giant with a
<br />hundred eyes. He was a very effective watchman,
<br />since even when he slept, some of his eyes
<br />stayed open and were always watching.
<br />MORE INFORMATION
<br />Full information about Argus can be found at
<br />www.slopeindicator.com.
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