This page in the Geosens allows you to view, organize, and manage “Station Groups.” A Station Group is a collection of instruments that share similar characteristics or locations. This manual explains the key functions on the page, including filtering, editing, importing/exporting data, and customizing the table layout.
2. Page Overview
The page is divided into four main sections:
Header and Station Group Type Selector
Action Toolbar (New, Import, Export, etc.)
Data Table (lists stations in the selected Station Group Type)
Pagination and Column Chooser
Each section is described in detail below.
3. Header and Station Group Type Selector
At the top of the page, you will find:
“Select a Station Group Type” Dropdown
Allows you to choose which group type you want to view or edit. Station Group Types can represent different categories of monitoring setups (e.g., Inclinometers, Vibrations, Weather Stations, etc.).
Once a selection is made, the table below refreshes to display only the stations belonging to that group type.
4. Action Toolbar
Below the header, you will see a series of buttons that allow you to manipulate station group data:
New
Opens a form (or dialog) to create a new station entry under the selected group type. You may be prompted to enter details such as:
Code
Name
Category
Station Type
Alarm Settings
Units and Factor
Import
Allows you to import a list of stations or station configurations from an external file (e.g., CSV, Excel). This is useful if you have many stations to add or update at once.
Export
Exports the currently displayed station list (and their configurations) to a file (e.g., CSV, Excel) for backup, sharing, or offline editing.
Apply Trigger
Triggers an immediate update or refresh of alarm checks, thresholds, or other automated processes. Use this when you want the system to process new or changed data right away.
Edit
Enables editing mode for selected station(s). You can modify existing station details or alarm settings. Depending on the interface, you may need to select a station row first.
5. Data Table
The main body of the page is a table displaying the stations in the currently selected Station Group Type. Key elements include:
Columns
Code: Unique identifier or shorthand label for the station.
Name: The descriptive name for the station or sensor.
Category: Describes the station’s category (e.g., tilt, vibration, temperature).
Station Type: Type of Station group, each instrument type are compatible.
Sketch Profile: A configuration or template that the station uses for measurement intervals, alarm thresholds, etc.
Unit: The unit of measurement (e.g., mm, m).
Factor: A multiplier or conversion factor applied to the raw measurement.
Alarm On: Indicates if alarms are currently enabled for that station ).
Row Details
Each row corresponds to a single station.
You can click on a row to select it for editing or further actions .
Sorting
You can sort columns by clicking on the column header (e.g., sort by Code or Name).
Filtering - You can filter the data table based on any columns, simply by pressing the filter icon next to the column header.
6. Column Chooser
In the lower-right area (or accessible via a gear icon / menu), you may see a Column Chooser popup. This tool allows you to customize which columns are visible in the table:
Open the Column Chooser
Click on the gear icon or a “Column Chooser” button/link.
Select or Deselect Columns
A list of available columns will appear with checkboxes.
Checked = Column is visible in the main table.
Unchecked = Column is hidden from the table.
Rearrange Columns (if supported)
Some systems allow you to drag columns in the Column Chooser to reorder them in the main table.
Save Layout (if supported)
In some setups, you can save your preferred column layout for future sessions.
7. Pagination and Page Size
At the bottom of the table, you will see pagination controls:
Page x of y: Shows the current page number and the total number of pages.
Rows per page: A dropdown (e.g., 10, 20, 30, 40) that lets you control how many rows are displayed per page.
Navigation Arrows: Click the left/right arrows to move between pages of data.
8. Example Use Cases
Below are a handful of practical scenarios showing how Station Groups can streamline your monitoring workflows.
9.1 Onboarding a New Inclinometer Array
Scenario: You’ve installed a string of inclinometers on a retaining wall and need to group them for regular checks.
Steps:
Select “INIT” (or your inclinometer group type) from the Station Group Type dropdown.
Click New and enter each sensor’s Code, Name (e.g., “Wall-Inclino-01”), Category (“Tilt”), Station Type, Units (“°”), and any conversion Factor.
Save each entry.
In the Column Chooser, display “Sketch Profile” to assign the default measurement interval template.
Click Apply Trigger to immediately kick off the first round of alarm threshold calculations.
9.2 Bulk Import after Site Survey
Scenario: Your field team delivers an Excel sheet listing 50 new tilt sensors at a landslide site.
Steps:
From the Action Toolbar, choose Import.
Upload the Excel file—make sure your columns map to Code, Name, Category, etc.
Review the import preview and correct any mismatched fields.
Complete the import; the new stations now appear in your selected Station Group Type.
Use the filter icon on the “Category” column to verify only “Tilt” sensors were added.
9.3 Bulk Update of Alarm Settings
Scenario: Regulations change and all vibration sensors must alarm at a lower threshold.
Steps:
Select the “Vibration” Station Group Type.
Use the filter to show only the affected stations.
Click Edit, then change the “Alarm On” toggle or threshold value across all selected rows.
Save edits.
9. Workflow
Select a Station Group Type
Use the dropdown at the top to select the type of stations you want to work with (e.g., “INIT,” “Weather,” “Structural,” etc.).
Review or Adjust Visible Columns
Click the Column Chooser to ensure the table shows the columns you need (e.g., “Name,” “Category,” “Alarm On”).
Find a Station
If you have many stations, use the filter/search functionality (if available) or sort columns to locate the station you want to edit.
Edit a Station
Select the row, then click Edit in the Action Toolbar (or double-click the row if your system allows it).
Make changes (e.g., switch the “Alarm On” setting, change the “Factor” value).
Save or confirm the edits.
Add a New Station
Click New.
Fill out the required fields (Code, Name, Category, Station Type, etc.).
Save the new station.
Apply Trigger (Optional)
If you want the system to immediately update or recalculate thresholds, click Apply Trigger.
Import or Export (Optional)
Use Import to bulk-add or update station records from a file.
Use Export to save the current table view to a file for analysis or backup.