Getting started with ESdat
Learning Videos
We recommend all new users watch the ESdat Learning Videos available in the Support Portal. These will guide you through the initial concepts in using ESdat.
Setup Projects and Sites and
All data in ESdat is related to Projects and Sites. Prior to adding a laboratory report you need to create a Project that the Lab Report will be imported into.
- Watch the Learning Videos, or
- see the following help pages: Projects and Sites
Adding Lab Reports
Prior to adding a lab report you need to create a Project and Site. After doing that, you can add a lab report:
- Watch the Learning Videos, or
- See the following help pages: Adding Lab Reports
Create Users
To create new users go to Licencee Management and select Users. More details can be found here.
Environmental Standards
ESdat has many regulatory guidelines already available for use in your outputs.
If you don't see the Environmental Standards you need after viewing your Laboratory data on a Chemistry Table see requesting additional standards or adding your own.
Refine Outputs
Prior to using ESdat for large volumes of data it can be efficient to:
- Enter Company information (including Logo) under Licencee Management
- Understand how to configure your Chemistry Table Layouts
- Create / import your Locations before receiving Laboratory Results
See also the "Chemistry Exceedances Table" video in the Learning Videos
Field Data Collection
To get started with Field Data Collection read about the Field Management Overview
Further Assistance
When your organization first starts using ESdat you can also request a complementary Q&A session with a trainer to answer your questions and provide additional guidance. Prior to this you should ensure you have viewed the Learning Videos and the FAQ section (at the end of this help manual) so you can get the most benefit from the session.
You can also send questions in to the ESdat helpdesk https://esdat.net/support-portal/#request-assistance .