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System Manager

Jenny Gramdal
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The System Manager provides a structured overview of your WATS infrastructure. All servers, clients, and related entities are displayed hierarchically in a tree view.

 

Overview

The hierarchy consists of the following entities:

  • WATS Servers
  • WATS Clients
  • Web Clients
  • Virtual Levels

Each WATS installation includes one Web Client by default, and all users are linked to it.
You can create additional Web Clients and Virtual Levels to build a customized system structure.

 

Entity Types

Type Virtual Description
WATS Server No A regional or local server connected to a master server (or cloud master), running its own web portal and local database.
WATS Client No A test station running WATS Client software. Clients communicate with a server and appear under it in the hierarchy. Clients can be moved into Virtual Levels.
Web Client Yes Users must belong to a Web Client. Reports created in Operator Interface (UUR, Manual Inspection) are linked to this Web Client. Can be placed in Virtual Levels.
Virtual Level Yes A custom grouping level. Can contain clients, servers, Web Clients, or other Virtual Levels to build a custom hierarchy.

Virtual Levels are available in:

  • The Level dropdown in report filters
  • The Restrict to level field in Users / Account

 

Managing the Hierarchy

Use New Virtual Level and New Web Client from the toolbar to add items.
These options become available when a level is selected.

Note:

  • Web Clients are replicated from Local to Master Server
  • Virtual Levels are not replicated from Master to Local Server

Tabs

Each selected entity provides additional information through tabs:

  • General
    Displays status overview
  • Station Names
    Defines alias names used in UUT and UUR reports
  • Yield Monitor
    Configures appearance and behavior of the Yield Monitor
  • Converters
    Lists converters installed on each client
  • Software Distribution
    Displays root folder, Package Manager settings, installed packages, and download history
  • Event Log
    Shows system events:
    • Recent events: Errors or higher severity from the last 24 hours
    • All events: Full event history

 

Moving Clients and Entities

  • Use the drag indicator (six dots) to drag and drop entities within the hierarchy
  • When moving a client, you can choose to:
    • Keep the client’s history
    • Move without history

To move multiple entities:

  1. Select the items
  2. Click Move clients
  3. Choose the new parent

 

Views

System Manager supports three view modes:

  • Default view
    Split layout with hierarchy on the left and details on the right
  • List view
    Displays all entities in a single list for easier comparison
    • Double-clicking an item opens it in Default view
  • Map View
    Displays clients and Virtual Levels with GPS coordinates on an interactive map

See also: System Manager – Map View (Preview)

 

Restricting Access

User access can be restricted by assigning users to:

  • A Web Client
  • A Virtual Level

Users will only have access to reports from entities located below the selected level in the hierarchy.

See also: Account and Users

 

Permissions

Permissions for configuring System Manager are managed under:
Control Panel → Roles & Permissions

 


 

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