R2R Event Logger User Guide  

Using ECFM to Generate a Cruise Configuration

The R2R ELOG configuration file contains information about a particular cruise including participants and instruments.
Preparation of the configuration file uses a browser interface running the R2R ELOG program ECFM (Eventlog Configuration File Maker). The configuration can be done on shore well in advance of the cruise, or it can be done on the ship prior to the start of the cruise.
The following information is needed to complete the configuration:


 ECFM Home  

Point the netbook browser to:

http://[elog server]:8090/

which is directed to:
http://[elog server]:8090/[cruiseID]-SE/?cmd=ecfmhome

(There may be a Bookmark to: Configure ELOG available on a shipboard installation that points to ECFM Home.)
The ECFM Home page looks like this when the 'Operational state' is 'ELOG pre-configuration in progress:

R2R Pre-cruise Configuration

Read more about the ECFM home page and the various operational states here: ECFM Home
Note that the page above is visible from a shore installation for pre-cruise configuration. A similar page will be seen if configuration is being done on the ship. In either case the configuration is done using the tabs in the Top Menubar: Cruise Info, Participants, Instruments.
The sections below provide details about how to use these Top Menubar tabs.


 Cruise Info 

The Cruise Info contains some basic information about the cruise. Some information is already filled in and cannot be changed by the user. These fields are the cruiseID and the Vessel. The remaining fields are to be filled out by the science party and include: The Start Date, the Chief Scientist, the Cruise Project Name and the Cruise Study Area. An optional field is provided for a Cruise Comment.

Cruise Info

Once the information in the fields is filled in, select Submit to submit the values and return to the ECFM Home page. These values can be changed by returning to the Cruise Info tab, changing the values and selecting Submit again.


 Participants 

The Participant page looks like this before any participants have been added:

R2R Participant page

Start by selecting Add Cruise Participant. Now the page looks like this:

R2R Participant page

Cruise Participant names follow a particular format and are part of a Controlled Vocabulary database maintained by rvdata.us. Type part or all of the name of each participant and select SHOW MATCHING ENTRIES.

The names of individuals in the database that match the filter will be displayed like this:

R2R Filter participant page

If the individual to be added appears on the list, select ADD at the end of the line containing their name.
If the individual to be added does not appear on the list, select ADD USER NOT CURRENTLY IN DATABASE and the following screen appears:

R2R add new participant page

Follow the conventions for the Participant Full Name [LastName, FirstName], Participant Short Name [lower case first initial][last name with initial capital], and Participant Affiliation (use standard abbreviation for affiliation). When done entering the information for a new participant not in the database, select Submit.
As soon as an individual has been added, or 'submit' has been selected for a new participant not in the database, the list is saved.
When all of the cruise participants have been added to the list, move on to the next tab, Instruments.


 Instruments 

A list of the instruments on each ship is maintained by R2R. When the Instruments tab is selected, the default 'Elog CFM Instrument List' for the vessel being used is displayed:

R2R instruments page

This list can be customized by moving the instruments up or down in the list which will effect where on the drop-down menu the instrument will be displayed.
Instruments can be removed from the list by selecting REMOVE. Also the entry for an instrument can be changed using the EDIT button which brings up this screen:

R2R edit instrument actions

The 'Instrument Local Name' can be changed, the actions for an instrument can be added or removed, and the order of instruments and actions can be changed. On the screenshot above, a drop-down menu is shown containing some of the Controlled Vocabulary choices for actions. Custom actions are also allowed. At least one action is required for each instrument.

A database of possible instruments is maintained. When Add Local Instrument is selected, the instruments in this database are listed in alphabetical order by 'Instrument Make and Model'. To filter the list, enter text in either the 'Instrument' or the 'Instrument Make and Model' fields and select SHOW MATCHING ENTRIES. The list of instruments that match the text will be displayed:

R2R Filter instrument page

If the particular instrument to be added is not on the list, select Add Instrument Not Currently in Database. The following screen is displayed:

R2R add new instrument

Enter the text for the 'Local Instrument Name', 'R2R Controlled Name' and 'Device Description' and select Submit. All of these fields are available for further editing if needed. For instruments already in the database, only the Local Name can be changed.
Add/Change the 'actions' associated with this new instrument in the 'Elog CFM - Instrument List' using the Edit button to the right of the instrument.


 Edit cfg file 

***** WARNING *******
Mis-use of this selection can cause many problems. Do not use this unless you know what you are doing. Guidance from the Ship's Technician or a member of the R2R Team is strongly suggested.
When Edit cfg File is selected, the ELOG Configuration file is opened for editing. When edits are complete, select Save to save the changes. Select Cancel to discard any changes that have been made and return to ECFM Home screen.


 Show Eventlog 

When Show Eventlog is selected a new browser tab is opened and the logbook is displayed. See [Event Collection] for specifics on how to enter and view events.
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 Help 

Selecting Help will display a help page for that section.


 More information 

For more information or if you have additional questions about the current cruise ELOG send email to: elog@rvdata.us

   

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