Vaisala viewLinc - Version 5.1 -Enterprise Server Software
Vaisala viewLinc Enterprise Server software allows you to network several types of Vaisala data loggers or Modbus devices, using a combination of wired and wireless connections. It supports small installations of one or two measurement points, or large systems that monitor thousands of locations. Designed for regulated and critical environmental monitoring, viewLinc ensures data integrity with a secure audit trail, access controls, encryption, and authorization levels that fulfill regulatory requirements
- Software for continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity and other parameters
- Eight language versions for enterprise-wide, multi-site use
- Preconfigured and custom reports
- Configurable alarm notifications: email, SMS, voice calls, signal towers, browser alerts
- Scheduled threshold alarming and alarm notification delivery times to accommodate maintenance periods or work shifts
- Interactive tours — built-in guidance for novice users
- Licensed features: Voice/SMS web service, third-party Modbus devices, Vaisala OPC UA Server, REST API
Continuous Reliability
viewLinc runs as a Microsoft `Windows` service. If you are required to reboot your server, the viewLinc service restarts automatically. Users log in to viewLinc on any network computer or mobile device with a supported browser and can display viewLinc in several languages: English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Chinese, and Japanese. viewLinc supports UTF-8 compliant multi-byte character sets.
Licensing
- A license key is required for each viewLinc Enterprise Server or Device
- Host installation (the number of devices permitted is defined by the license key).
- Obtain additional licenses to enable voice or SMS web notifications, to integrate with Vaisala OPC UA Server or the viewLinc REST API, or to add thirdparty Modbus devices.
Upgrading
- Previous versions of viewLinc, 3.6.1 and higher, can upgrade to 5.1 directly.
- Depending on the server/database size, upgrade may take a few minutes or several hours (4 to 6).
System Requirements
- A dedicated server continuously available 24/7 to run viewLinc Enterprise Server software.
- One or more Vaisala data loggers, Vaisala wireless data loggers, or Vaisala HMT300 series transmitters.
- Vaisala cables, for connecting data loggers and setting up wireless transmitters.
Optional Requirements
- Vaisala or third-party Modbus-enabled devices
- A dedicated or shared server to manage devices at multiple sites (running viewLinc Device Host software).
- Remote display terminals to monitor sites without user PCs.
- vNet, single or multi-port devices, to connect data loggers, transmitters or probes through Ethernet.
- Voice/SMS web service provider account (Twilio). Voice call delivery requires an Internet-accessible port (service limited in some regions).
