1. Introduction
The Station Group INIT page provides a structured interface to manage initial setup data for station groups in GeoSens. It offers visibility into station group metadata such as name, type, category, reference info, alarm status, and on-hold settings. This module helps users track and manage the setup of grouped stations used in monitoring workflows.
Key Functions
View INIT data in a structured grid format.
Review group name, type, category, and operational status.
Identify groups with active alarms or on-hold status.
Filter and sort to streamline navigation.
Manually add, copy, or edit station group INIT records.
2. Navigation
To access this page:
Log in to your GeoSens account.
Navigate to STAT INIT | PROPERTY
Select STAT-INIT.
3. Interface Overview
The Station Group INIT interface comprises:
Station Group Type Filter: Focus view by instrument group types.
Function Toolbar: Actions for edit, import, export, copy, upload, delete, and trigger application.
Station Group INIT Table: Core data grid showing INIT entries.
4. Station Group Type Filter
The dropdown at the top allows you to filter by specific station group types.
Usage:
Click the dropdown to display a list of available types.
Select a type (e.g., XYZ Survey, Tunnel Face Convergence, 1D Settlement Group).
Table updates automatically.
Click "X" to clear filter and view all station group types.
5. Function Toolbar
Function | Description |
Edit Grid | Enables direct inline editing of table content. |
Import | Upload INIT records in bulk via CSV/XLS. |
Export | Download filtered/current table data. |
New | Manually create a new INIT station group. |
Edit | Modify selected station group entry. |
Extra | Access additional tools/settings. |
Delete | Remove selected entries (confirmation required). |
Copy | Duplicate configuration of selected group. |
Upload | Attach supplementary files if required. |
Apply Trigger | Configure alarm triggers to selected group. (Only active if applicable) |
Data Form | Opens form-based view for detailed editing (Only active if applicable) |
6. Station Group INIT Table Fields
6.1 Table Field Introduction
Fields | Description |
Station-Group Type | Defines group type (e.g., Tunnel, XYZ, Settlement). |
Station-Group Name | The name assigned to the station group. |
Category | Monitoring purpose or location context. |
Alarm Type | Alarm condition type (e.g., STATIC). |
Sketch Profile | Profile used for chart sketching. |
Unit | Unit of measurement (e.g., mm). |
Factor | Indicates if a multiplication factor is applied. |
Alarm On | Shows whether alarms are active (tick or cross). |
On Hold | Indicates inactive station groups. |
Ref. Info | Linked reference object or location. |
Notes | Optional notes for context or traceability. |
6.2 Additional Information Columns
Additional columns can be dragged and dropped from the column chooser into the data table to customize the view and add more information.
6.3 Filtering
Column filters let you narrow down displayed instruments based on specific criteria.
Accessing Filters:
Click the funnel icon next to a column header to open filter options.
Creating and Managing Filters:
Basic Filter:
Click the filter icon, choose a filter type, enter criteria, and click Apply
A blue icon shows the filter is active
Advanced Filter:
Click Create Filter at the bottom of the table
Combine multiple conditions using AND/OR
Save filters for reuse
Managing Multiple Filters:
Apply filters to several columns for precise results
Filters combine using AND logic
Clear individual filters via the icon, or click Clear All Filters to reset
6.4 Sorting Function
Sorting organizes instrument data in ascending or descending order based on column values.
Basic Sorting Operations:
Click a column header to sort by that column
First click: ascending (A–Z, oldest–newest)
Second click: descending (Z–A, newest–oldest)
Third click: removes sorting
Sort indicators:
▲ = ascending
▼ = descending
No arrow = not sorted
Multi-Column Sorting:
Hold Shift and click additional headers to add secondary sort criteria
Primary sort shows solid arrow; secondary shows outlined arrow
Sort priority follows the order of selection
Practical Applications:
Date-Time Installed: View recent installations
Instrument Type: Group similar instruments
Installed By: Review team activity
Category: Organize by location or section
In Quarantine / On Hold: Identify instruments needing attention
7. Creating a New Station Group INIT
7.1. Create a new Station Group INIT Entry
Click New on the top action bar.
Complete fields:
Station Group Type
Station Group Name
Category
Alarm Type
Sketch Profile
Unit, Factor, Alarm On, On Hold
Ref. Info and Notes
Click Create to save the new INIT record.
7.2 Edit an Existing Station Group INIT Entry
Methods
Form-Based: Select a row and click Edit.
Grid-Based: Click Edit Grid to directly modify cell values.
Editable Fields
Category, Alarm On, On Hold, Notes
Ref. Info, Unit, Sketch Profile, Factor
Restrictions
Some system-defined fields may be locked.
Edits to historical records may be restricted.
7.3 Copy Station Group INIT
To duplicate an existing setup:
Select a record.
Click Copy.
Edit the new record as needed.
Save to create a new entry.
7.4 Delete Station Group INIT
To delete:
Select the desired entry.
Click Delete.
Confirm action in dialog.
Note: Deleted entries can only be recovered by System Administer. Use On Hold status for temporary deactivation.
7.5 Export INIT Data
To export:
Apply filters (if needed).
Click Export.
Choose export scope:
By Selection
By Type (from filter dropdown)
Download the exported file or receive via email, depending on system settings.
8. Best Practices
8.1 Naming Conventions
Use abbreviations for location and group types.
Ensure uniqueness and traceability.
8.2 Operational Consistency
Keep alarm settings aligned with instrument-level alarms.
Regularly audit groups flagged as "On Hold" or "Alarm On".
Use Notes to maintain history of changes.