The steps listed below will help organizations and users that are new to ESdat get up and running efficiently.

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, and 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 (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 Field Management

Further Assistance #

When your organization first starts using ESdat you can also request a complementary session with a trainer to answer your questions and provide additional guidance.

An actively monitored User Forum is available for users to ask questions and clarify functionality.