Tropical Ecology, Assessment, and Monitoring Network Metrics for Ecosystem Services Climate Station Protocol Implementation Manual Version 1.
Acknowledgements This protocol was developed and tested in the Southern Highlands region of Tanzania with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This protocol is a collective works. It was developed and reviewed by numerous scientists.
Table of Contents 1 2 General Scope of this Document ............................................................................................ 5 Methods................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Personnel and Time Requirements ...........................................
.9 Extract the Climate Measurement Data File from the Memory Card ................................. 42 4.10 Upload the data to the TEAM portal: ............................................................................... 42 4.11 Uploading the Climate Maintenance Log to TEAM portal .............................................. 43 4.12 Measure and record the event ........................................................................................... 44 4.13 Submit the data ..........................
1 General Scope of this Document The Metrics for Ecosystem Services project examines the tradeoffs and synergies between agricultural development, ecosystem services and livelihoods in large regions of Africa. These areas are sometimes referred to as “African breadbaskets,” where a breadbasket is defined as: “A region of high agricultural potential due to good rainfall, soils, infrastructure and markets, and tended primarily by smallholder farmers” (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa; AGRA).
Table 1. Personnel and time requirements for deploying a full-scale climate station in one landscape. The time requirement components correspond to rows in the workflow (Figure 3) and are given for one year (RS/GIS = Remote Sensing/Geographic Information Systems).
2.4 Basic Equipment Description In order to be an adequate tool for monitoring climate, the sensors and equipment used in the Climate Protocol must comply with minimum standards of quality and accuracy required by other standard climate monitoring efforts (e.g. United States Climate Reference Network at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration). The following section describes briefly each of the components required to implement the TEAM Climate Protocol.
The rain gauge includes a siphoning mechanism that allows the rain to flow at a steady rate to the tipping bucket mechanism regardless of rainfall intensity which reduces typical rain bucket errors, enabling the gauge to record intense rainfall events. As a backup, we recommend installing a regular precipitation gauge (US) to double check heavy precipitation events (>50 mm/hour). Both precipitation gauges should be mounted at least 6 m from the main climate station tower and at least 30 cm above the ground.
Variable Range Resolution Mode of measurement /observation Instantaneous Required measurement uncertainty Output averaging time 1 min Air 0.1 K -80 – +60°C 0.1 K (> -40°C and ≤ +40°C) temperature Relative 0 – 100% 1% Instantaneous 1% 1 min Humidity Precipitation 0 – 500 mm 0.1 mm Totals 0.1 mm (≤ 5 mm) n/a (daily) 2% (> 5 mm) Solar net Not specified 1 J m-2 Totals 0.
Table 3 summarizes the basic principles for locating several sensors under the guidelines described above (it includes additional sensors not required in the TEAM Climate Protocol). Sensor Temperature Height above the ground 2.0 m Relative Humidity 2.0 m Minimum distance from obstacle 4 times the height of obstacle At least 30 m away from road 4 times the height of obstacle Precipitation 0.
Figure 2: Workflow that illustrates the steps for siting the climate station. In Level 1, all sensors (precipitation, temperature, relative humidity and solar radiation) are together at the same location. In Level 2, the station is sited using the requirements of the temperature/RH and precipitation sensors and the radiation sensor is located at an alternate point within 100 m of the climate station and connected to the same data logger.
2.6 Level 2 Siting Since the requirements of the solar radiation sensor are difficult to meet in many tropical forest sites, an alternate strategy is proposed here to locate the station based on the siting requirements of the temperature/RH and precipitation sensors (Table 3).
The climate equipment itself requires an area of 60-65 m2, where the tower and sensors will be installed. However an area of this size is not enough to site the station appropriately. As described in the section above, different sensors need to comply with specific distance requirements to nearest obstacles such as trees, houses and roads (WMO 2008, EPA 1995). Following the guidelines described above, the first step consists in determining whether the open area is large enough to house the station.
Figure 4: Workflow describing the main steps for siting the climate station (Level 2).
Figure 5: Diagram describing siting process. A. Initial location is at least 4H units away from the tallest obstacle in the clearing of height H. B. The next obstacle of height T should be at least 4T units away from the station; it is not (within the second dashed circle). Therefore the station needs to be moved west. C. New location of the station is now at least 4T units away from obstacle of height T (and still 4H units away from obstacle of height H). D.
• • A suitable location for the radiation sensor is within reach of the climate station (within 100 m of it), such that it can be connected to the same data logger as the other sensors (see below). A suitable location for the radiation sensor CANNOT be located within 100 m of the climate station. A new location will need to be found for the radiation sensor. The sensor will require its own data logger and power source separate from the main climate station.
2.8 Level 4 Siting In many sites it might be difficult to find an open area that complies with the requirements for Level 1 (siting requirements for all three sensors are met) or Level 2 (siting requirements for precipitation and temperature are met). In such cases, it is suggested that the station is located in an open area that is the closest possible match to a Level 2 clearing (see Section 0) and that the site conditions are carefully documented and monitored annually.
As soon as the equipment is received, the data logger and sensors should be tested before final assembly of the climate station. This testing can happen indoors and the data logger will need to be connected to a computer to examine the data. This section describes the process to ensure everything is working correctly. Figure 13 on page 30 shows a simplified wiring diagram of the climate station to illustrate the main components and connections between them. 3.
2. Install the memory card adaptor to the data logger: The memory card module is a flattened box labeled CFM100. Plug it into the peripheral port of the data logger and fasten the outside screw to secure it. 3. Insert a memory card into the CFM100: Unfasten the screw on the right hand side of the CFM100 to open the door to the memory card compartment. Insert the special memory card provided (regular memory cards will NOT work) in the slot. Close the door to the compartment and tighten the screw. 4.
7. Establish communication with the data logger: Select CR1000 on the left and hit the Connect button on the upper left corner. Once the two are connected you will see the time ticking on the bottom right corner of the main PC200W window. 8. Clock Synchronization: This is crucial to ensure that all climate data are properly time stamped.
Battery Voltage (V) Date/Time stamp 5 sec 5 min 5 min 5 min Minimum Value at the end of sampling interval Table 4: Collection frequency, reporting frequency and what is reported in the standard data collection program. The standard collection program can be downloaded from the TEAM portal (www.teamnetwork.org) in the MyTEAM area. From the TEAM portal, click on the MyTEAM link on the top of the page. On the MyTEAM page, look for the box labeled “Projects and Technical Files.
Attach the sensor cables to the appropriate terminals: Use the small screwdriver that comes with the data logger to securely attach the cables to the terminals by loosening the screw in each terminal, inserting the cable in the slot above, and then tightening the screw so the cable makes good contact with the terminal. The temperature/RH and solar radiation sensors should be connected to differential analog terminals (e.g. 1H/1L), while the precipitation sensor is connected to a pulse terminal (e.g. P1).
Examine the data: Open the file in a text editor or Excel and examine the values. The values should show reasonable figures for the sensors. If they do not, contact the TEAM Office for further instructions. Note: Further instructions about extracting data can be found in the video titled “Testing the sensors and data collection program” on the TEAM portal in the Climate Protocol section (http://www.teamnetwork.org/en/protocols/threat/climate). 3.
g) After converting the card, find the file in the Output directory you selected that starts with TOA5_CL...(this is the converted file) and upload to the TEAM portal in the “Upload Data” section of the Data Management Tool (Products>Data>Data Management>Upload Data Tab). Note: See Step 9 in the Climate Data Management Tool Help (Appendix A.7) for more information and a detailed explanation of the uploading procedure. Figure 21 also shows the process for uploading climate measurement data.
3.7 Climate Station Pre-installation Preparations Once a suitable location for the climate station has been found, preparations need to be made to the terrain before the infrastructure and the sensors are installed. These guidelines apply to the main climate station. Clear the terrain: Clear a small core area (60-65 m2) where the climate station with all its instrumentation will be installed.
Battery: To protect the battery from the elements, it should be placed in a separate plastic/metal container with slits/holes to allow airflow (a plastic car battery enclosure can be purchased locally). Since lead-based batteries leak small amounts of hydrogen gas when charged, creating a potential fire hazard, it is very important to provide appropriate ventilation. The battery and its enclosure can be mounted on the side of the tower or sitting on the ground and appropriately secured (e.g. chained).
2. Connect the battery. Connect the battery to the charge regulator in the middle section labeled “BATTERY” by running cables from the positive and negative terminals of the battery (be careful with the polarity: + with +, − with −). The operating manual suggests connecting the negative terminal first, followed by the positive one. Take care not to cross the wires to avoid electrical shock. Once positive and negative wires are attached to the battery they become live and full of electricity. 3.
Figure 2. Main wiring diagram of the climate station showing the connections between main components. 3.13 Angling the Solar Panel In order to ensure that the solar panel is receiving the most amount of light for its location, its orientation must be taken into account. Follow the steps below to make sure the solar panel is correctly positioned and angled.
Latitude (degrees) (N or S) 0-10 11-20 21-23.4 Angle (degrees) 10 Latitude + 5 Latitude + 10 Table 1. Suggested tilt angle to maximize incident solar radiation year round (modified from Landau 2001). Note: Use a clinometer to ensure the correct tilt angle. For example, it the station is located 15 degrees north of the equator, the solar panel should be facing south and angled at 20 degrees from the horizontal. 3.
1. Cutting the sensor cables. In order to connect the sensors to the shield cabling box, the sensor cables must be cut so that all of the inner wires are accessible. It is a good idea to leave enough cable intact so moving a sensor does not cause wires to come loose, but keep in mind that leaving too much of the cable intact can take up a lot of space and may cause the shield to malfunction.
Figure 13: Cabling diagram showing 1) how to connect the cables coming from the American Vaisala sensors to the cabling box inside the aspirated radiation shield; ground cables can be combined into one slot (e.g. black & white into slot 3) and 2) cabling the whole system into the CR 1000 data logger.
4. Positioning the sensors inside the shield. Before placing the sensors in the shield, attach a piece of tape to each sensor and mark one with a “1” and the other with a “2” using a permanent marker so it easy to identify the sensor number on the Climate Maintenance Log form (Appendix A.3. Climate Protocol Maintenance Log).
3.16 Licor LI200X-L Solar Radiation sensor Equipment/supplies needed: • Electrical tape • Permanent marker • Plastic cable ties • Wire cutter/stripper • Allen wrench • Solar Radiation sensors (LI200X-L) It is recommended to install two pyranometers (solar radiation sensors) for redundancy and to account for seasonal changes in solar path.
5. Connect to the data logger. Connect the ends of the sensor cables to the appropriate terminals as shown in the wiring diagram that comes with the data collection program (Appendix A.6. Wiring diagrams). REMOVE THE RED CAP AFTER INSTALLING THE PYRANOMETER (save for future storage/shipping). If the red cap is not removed no data will be collected. Figure 16: Diagram showing the mounting configuration for the LI200X pyranometer using a CM225 stand (adapted from Campbell 2008). 3.
b) Place the pole in the center of the hole. c) Fill the hole with concrete and level with a plumb. d) Cover the top of the pole with extra concrete to avoid water seeping into it. 2. Installing the rain gauge: The rain gauge can be mounted on top of the pole using a special mounting bracket (CM240). To install the rain gauge remove the cover using an Allen wrench and lift it upward to expose the base, tipping mechanism and bubble level. Adjust the nuts on the CM240 bracket to level the base precisely.
3. Stabilize cable connections. The ends of the cables coming from the sensors or power sources should be securely attached to their terminals and maintain no tension over the connections in the terminals. Bundle cables together with plastic wire ties and fix the attached wire tie tabs to the side of the box using electrical tape to relieve tension to the terminals. 4. Seal up the enclosure. Use the enclosed putty to completely seal the bottom entrance of the enclosure.
d) Press the Change Output Directory button and select a folder that can be located easily (the desktop is usually a good location). e) Click the Destination File Options button and make sure the “TimeDate Filenames” box is checked. The file format (top of the window) should be ASCII Table Data (TOA5). The two boxes on the right in the “TOA5-TOB1 Format” section should also be checked. Everything else is left blank.
5. Send the data to the team office through email. As soon as the data has been retrieved from the field and converted to a readable format they should be sent to the TEAM Network office1 for review. If any problems are identified with the data the site manager will be informed. Otherwise, data should continue to be recorded and retrieved from the field.
Note: A more detailed explanation of how to update sensor information can be found in Step 7 the Climate Data Management Tool Help (Appendix A.7). 4 Running the Climate Station Once all the checks have been made, the station can be left running autonomously. Occasionally, during extreme rainfall events >50 mm/hour) it is a good idea to check the measurements of the tipping bucket against a manual rain gauge (see below).
Many animals and plants will attempt to colonize the tower. Every time the station is visited, remove any noticeable debris and structures (e.g. wasp/bee nests, bird nests, termite mounds, etc) present on the station. Also remove any lianas or climbers that are starting to colonize from the base of the tower. Follow ant lines (or termite trails) that are climbing the tower to detect where they are going (to a sensor, a nest, the enclosure, etc) and destroy them.
Passive radiation shield: Every two weeks (or every time the station is visited) inspect the radiation shield to make sure no animals have colonized the structure (wasps love the shade provided by the shield). Clean the surface of the main ‘umbrella’ and the tube with a slightly damped cloth to remove dust and dirt and keep the efficiency of the shield as high as possible. Precipitation gauge (TB4MM-L): Inspect the precipitation gauge every time the station is visited.
Precipitation gauge Solar Radiation sensor Solar Panel Battery Clean debris from collection funnel Clean/remove debris from inside Make sure tipping bucket is working Check level Check level, remove debris, inspect drain hole Clean surface, check voltage Check cable connections Inspect voltage logs Every time station is visited Biweekly Monthly Every time station is visited, Monthly Monthly Every time data is downloaded Table 6: Summary of maintenance activities for the equipment in the climate station
c) Hold your mouse over the “Data” link that is now available and another drop down menu will appear. Click “Data Management” from this menu. d) Click on the “Upload Data” tab on the right side of the screen (use the arrows on the right side of the screen if “Upload Data” is not seen initially) and enter the requested information using the drop down menus and text fields. See Figure 21 on the next page. e) Press the “Submit” button and the system should automatically bring up the data on the screen.
a) Navigate to the Data Management Tool on the TEAM portal (Products>Data>Data Management>Upload Data Tab) and make sure the data logger memory card has already been converted and uploaded in the “Upload Data” tab. b) On this screen, select the file to which you want to add the maintenance log by clicking on the image of a piece of paper (middle image). If you hold your mouse over the image you should see the words “Edit in Excel.” c) Click on the “Maintenance Log” tab at the bottom of the page.
Every time the station is visited, measure the rainfall using the enclosed dipstick and write it down together with the approximate beginning and end time in the Heavy Rainfall Events section of the Sensor Calibration Form (Appendix A.4). If there is an extremely heavy rainfall event, the inner section of the rain bucket may overflow into the outer section. When this happens measure the rainfall that accumulated in the inner bucket and then empty it.
• • • • Pen/Pencil Replacement Temperature/RH sensor Blank Sensor Installation/Calibration Form Blank Sensor Calibration Metadata Form The sensor head should be recalibrated every year. Figure 6 illustrates how the replacement and recalibration schedule should work. Note that there is a lag the first year the sensors are installed.
Figure 6. Diagram illustrating operation and calibration schedules for Temperature/RH sensors (also applies to the radiation sensors). Sensors are sent out for calibration at the end of their second year of operation except for the first year, when sensor 2 is sent out (to get sensors out of sync and allow alternation). During year 2 and afterwards there are always 2 sensors operational and one is out for calibration (and can be used as a spare when it returns). 4.
5. Submit the information to the TEAM portal. Every time the tipping gauge is calibrated submit the information on the Sensor Installation/Calibration Form to the TEAM portal. If the tipping bucket needed to be sent out for calibration, the Sensor Calibration Metadata Form can also be submitted using the instructions in Section 4.14. 4.
6. Record the serial number. Write down the serial number of the new sensor and the date and time it was installed on the Sensor Installation/Calibration Form. 7. Send the sensor head out for calibration. Complete a Sensor Calibration Metadata Form (Appendix A.5) for each sensor that is sent out for calibration. Mail the sensor head back to the manufacturer for recalibration. When the sensor comes back, fill in the rest of the Sensor Calibration Metadata Form and keep the sensor as a duplicate. 8.
Figure 7. Screenshot of the "Sensor Managment" home screen. Sensor Temperature/RH Vaisala HMP45C Calibration process Sent to manufacturer for calibration. Fill in information on the Sensor Calibration Form Submit information to the TEAM portal Precipitation (TB4) Level and pour 314 cc of water. Gauge should tip 39 times. If not send out for calibration Fill in information on the Sensor Calibration Form Submit information to the TEAM portal Solar Radiation (LI 200X) Sent to manufacturer for calibration.
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6 Glossary Air Temperature. Refers to the surface air temperature without the influence of direct solar radiation. Also defined as the temperature reading by a thermometer placed in a shaded shelter 1-2 m above the ground. Aspirated Radiation Shield. (see Radiation Shield) AWG. American Wire Gauge, which is a standardized to measure wire diameter for round, electrical, solid, conducting wire. The lowest the AWG, the thickest the wire.
Data Logger Program/Script. Compiled script or computer program that instructs the data logger where each sensor is connected, the frequency of data collection (e.g. every 5 sec), the interval of measurement report (e.g. 5 min), and what to do with the different variables for each interval (e.g. calculate an average, total, minimum, standard deviation, etc). TEAM uses a standardized script to ensure data collection is uniform across climate stations in the network. Data Management Tool.
Pyranometer. Instrument to measure the heating power of radiation, in particular of radiation coming from the sun (300-2800 nm). The pyranometer measures solar radiation flux density (watts/m2) from a field of view of 180 degrees. Solar radiation measurements usually vary as a function of sun position, season, cloud cover, atmospheric composition and any other physical/chemical variables that filter irradiance. Radiation Shield.
Solar Radiation. Is the amount of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves coming from the sun. Radiation from the sun spans a wide range of frequencies from the Ultra violet (100400 nm) passing through the visible light (400-700 nm) and the infrared or heat (700 – 106 nm). Tipping Bucket. Device to estimate rainfall automatically without human intervention. A tipping bucket collects rain through a funnel that fills one side of a bucket that is pivoted in the middle.
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Appendix A.7. Climate data management tool help **Climate Data Management Tool Help can also be found at http://www.teamnetwork.org/en/help-climate Step 1: Navigate to Site Management Tool Open internet browser and navigate to www.teamnetwork.org.
Enter username and password and then press "Login" button. After logging in, you will be brought to your account information. Click on “myTEAM” from the options at the top of the screen (1) and click on the link under the “Site Management” heading (2).
Select your site from the drop down menu. After choosing your site, you will be presented with the Site Management Tool, where you can manage equipment as well as view information about your institution, site seasonality, and personnel. Step 2: Register Equipment Select the “Equipment Management” tab in the Network Management Tool. This screen allows you to view all of the equipment that is currently registered to your site.
To register a new climate sensor, choose “Climate Sensor” under the “Equipment Category” list of options (1). Next, select the correct type of sensor from the list of options under “Equipment Type” (i.e. precipitation, radiation, and temperature/RH) (2). Fill in the remaining fields for: date of purchase, cost (in US$), condition, equipment model, manufacturer, serial number, equipment assignment, and notes (3-8).
Click on the “Add” button on the bottom of the screen to register the new equipment with your site. Continue to add equipment until everything is registered. Updating: If registered equipment ceases to work or needs to be decommissioned, return to the network management site and update the equipment’s information. You can select equipment by checking the box next to the equipment that needs updating. The current information for this equipment should automatically fill the text fields above the list.
Make the necessary adjustments to the information and then click the “Update” button below the list. Step 3: Navigate to Data Management Tool Once all of the equipment has been registered for your site, you may now proceed to the Data Management Tool by moving your mouse cursor over the “Products” link in the list of options on the top of the site. A menu should drop down with the options: “Data,” “Tools,” and “Publications & Presentations.
Move the cursor over “Data” and from this menu select “Data Management.” More information about the data management tool is available on the data management help page. Step 4: Fill Out Metadata Tabs From the Data Management Tool home screen, click the right-facing arrow button four times on the top right side of the screen and select the “Climate Metadata” tab. Choose your site from the drop down menu and click “Go.
Submit a digital version of the map of your site that was drawn either by scanning a hand drawn map or by creating a map on the computer and saving it. Either way, you can add this map to the “Site Description” tab by clicking on the button next to where it says: “Select an image file to upload a map.
A new window will open and you should select the image file you created. Click “Open” and the map should appear on the right side of the screen.
When you are finished updating the site description, click on the “Update” button in the lower left side of the screen to save the current information. Step 5: Upload Photographs After describing your site, click on the “Photographs” tab to upload photographs of the site and station. Please make sure your photographs are oriented correctly (i.e. landscape/portrait) before uploading them.
In this tab, there are two sets of photos that should be uploaded: “Site Photos” and “Station Photos”. You can switch between these two sets of photos using the two tabs in the top right of this screen.
Site Photos: Starting with the “Site Photos” tab (1), add photos by clicking on the button next to the words: “Select an image file to upload.
A new window should appear. Choose the image file you are trying to upload and click “Open.
Next, choose the direction, in degrees, you want to store the image (north is zero degrees; east is 90 degrees, etc.) (1). Record the lens focal length, in millimeters (2), and click “Upload” to add the image file to the system (3). There should be a total of twelve images uploaded to the “Site Photos” tab. Station Photos: Next, choose the “Station Photos” tab and follow the same directions as above. There should only be four photos uploaded in this tab and each one should be taken facing the station.
Step 6: Add Height Profiles In the “Height Profiles” tab you should copy the information from the height profile section of the Site Metadata Form.
To enter information, double-click on a cell in the table and enter the distance and angle of the various obstacles you saw in the field. (Hint: To move quicker, try hitting the enter or tab key on the keyboard after putting information in the table.) The system should automatically save the values you enter. You do not need to worry about the blank area on the right side of the screen that says, “Image not available.” This image will be uploaded by CI after the height profile has been created by you.
If you would like to maintain a copy of the height profile for yourself, you can click on the button near the bottom of the screen entitled “Download.” You will be asked if you want to save the table as a CSV file that can be opened in Excel. Click “OK.
Step 7: Manage Sensors The “Sensor Management” tab allows you to monitor and change the status of sensors currently registered to your site.
The left side of the screen shows the information about the sensors currently registered at your site, such as their serial number, climate station ID, status, and date and time installed.
The right side of the screen displays a summary of your site, listing the number and type of active sensors as well as the length of time they have been running.
Underneath the summary are specific details regarding a selected sensor. All new sensors that are registered in the Network Management Tool should appear in this tab as “Ready to Use,” meaning that they are ready, but not yet active. When a sensor is installed at a climate station, you should update its status on this tab. To update a sensor’s status, double-click in the “Status” column of the desired sensor. A downward facing arrow should appear next to the sensor’s status.
When a sensor needs to be removed for calibration, make sure to return to the “Sensor Management” tab and update its status. You will have to fill out another form that will appear after you have selected the “Removed for Calibration” option from the drop down menu. Note: When the precipitation sensor is calibrated in the field, be sure to change the status of the sensor to “Removed for Calibration” when you return.
When you send a sensor out to be calibrated, you should change the sensor status to “Sent out for Calibration” and fill in the form that appears. Received Sensor: After the sensor has been calibrated and sent back to you, you will need to return to the “Sensor Management” tab again and update its status to “Ready to Use.” Another form will pop up and should be filled in. To view a record of the sensors, click on the “View All Records” button on the bottom of the page.
Step 8: Record Heavy Rainfall Events The “Heavy Rainfall Events” tab is for recording rainfall events in excess of 50 mm/hour. You should have already recorded any heavy rainfall events on the Sensor Calibration Form according to protocol procedure and will use this tab to store the data.
When you return from the field, enter the information for each event on the right side of the screen in the “Heavy Rainfall Events” tab (1-5). Click “Save” to store this information in the table. Step 9: Submit Data Logger File To submit a data logger file, first make sure that you have exported the file correctly using the "Card Convert" program in PC200 (see Climate protocol for details).
Using the drop down menus on the right, select your site (1), the protocol you are uploading (Climate 3.0) (2), and the station ID (3). Click on the button next to “Select a file” (1) and choose the data logger file you want to upload from the window that appears (2). Click “Open” in this window (3) and then “Submit” below the notes section on the Data Management Tool screen (4).
You should be automatically directed to a table that contains information from the data logger file you uploaded. Review this information to make sure that everything is working properly.
Note: Do not click the button entitled “Save to Database” until you have filled out the “Maintenance Log” tab. If you need to return to the “Upload Data” home screen, click on the “Home” button at the top left of the “Data Log” tab. Your information will be saved automatically. Step 10: Submit Maintenance Data Before submitting the data logger file, you should select the “Maintenance Log” tab at the bottom of the screen.
When you are finished recording the information on the field form in the correct tabs, click the “Find Error” button at the top of the screen to make sure that you have not missed anything. Correct any errors that are found.
If no errors exist, click the “Save to Database” button at the top of the screen.
