SOP Multimon SbyC Database and Map File Update

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Standard Operating Procedure
Subject:
SOP Multimon SbyC Database and Map File Update
Author:
Alan Brower & Nicole Tancreto
Approved by:
Dave Marvin, April 13, 2011

Contents

Objective

This procedure is to be used to update SbyC database and/or map files on a production data collection platform.

Scope

This procedure defines how to update the database and map files in a production data collection platform (DCP). This procedure will also set the DCP clocks to match atomic time.

Responsibilities

This procedure is to be performed by PTAGIS staff familiar with SbyC operations.

Procedure

Starting Notes:

  • Do NOT perform this procedure if it cannot be completed before the next auto-upload.
  • Do NOT switch files during a facility sample.
  • Use two different computers, if possible, to log in to Catfish via Remote Desktop (RDP). One computer can log in using the PSMFC.ORG domain, one the local Catfish machine. Use one of these RDP sessions to remotely connect via PC Anywhere into PC1, and the other to connect to PC2.
  • This procedure requires that the updated database and map files have been created and exist in the appropriate folder on the PTAGIS FTP server.
  • Open the clock on your local computer so you can see atomic time down to the second. Resynchronize your local clock if necessary.

Login and Check Time

  • Use PC Anywhere to log in to PC1 and PC2 on the two separate RDP connections to Catfish.
  • Multimon should be in full-screen mode and collecting data.
  • Hit F4 on both PCs to check their times against each other and against atomic time. Note any discrepancies.

Download Files and Prepare PCs

Complete the following steps first on PC1, then on PC2.

  • Put Multimon into a window (Alt-Enter).
  • Open Total Commander.
  • Delete all MAP.### and CFG.### (### denotes extensions 001-031) from the multimon\system folder in the right panel.
  • Get the new database and/or map file using Total Commander:
    • With the left pane active, click the FTP button (or select Net / FTP Connect) to bring up the FTP Connect window. Click Connect.
      • Verify that Total Commander is showing the proper sub-folder for the site you're updating.
    • Download the latest database and/or map file to the Multimon system folder in the Total Commander right pane on the remote machine.
    • Disconnect from the FTP Session.
  • Extract the database ZIP file.
    • Double click the database .ZIP file
    • COPY the .DB file from the .ZIP file in the multimon\system folder in the right pane to the multimon\pc#data folder in the left pane.
    • Exit from the .ZIP file and navigate back to the multimon\system folder in the right pane.
    • MOVE the extracted file from multimon\pc#data to multimon\system in the right pane.
  • Check the main screen in Multimon and make note of the database and map files currently in use.
  • Delete all julian-dated database and map files (and previous db .ZIP files) prior to the ones being currently used.
  • Close Total Commander
  • Maximize MultiMon

Stop Data Collection on PC2 and Set Time

  • Take Multimon out of data collection (F10), but do not exit the program.
  • Put Multimon in a window (Alt-Enter)
  • Set the clock on PC2 so that it is within one second of atomic time on your local clock.
  • Put Multimon back in full screen.

Update Map File on PC2 (if necessary)

  • Enter the map screen by hitting P.
  • Clear the current map data by hitting B.
  • Load the new map file by hitting L.
    • TAB to the list of available map files.
    • Select the correct map file and hit ENTER.
  • View the map file by hitting E.
    • PAGE DOWN to the first Diversion Unit with updated Action Codes
    • Hit F4 to view the Action Codes; verify that the new or updated Action Codes appear in the list.
    • Hit F10 twice to go back to the main Map menu
  • View the list of Diversion Unit titles by hitting T.
    • Verify that all Diversion Units are ON or in Monitor Mode (SP0)
    • Hit F10 to go back to the main menu
  • Save the map file by hitting S.
  • Exit out of the Map menu by hitting X.

Update Database File on PC2

  • Enter the Database menu by hitting D from the Main Menu.
  • Clear the current database file by hitting C.
    • Now, make sure that there is not a tag database loaded.
  • Load the new database file by hitting L.
  • Review the database contents by hitting I. Confirm that the number of tags records is correct.
  • Save the database file by hitting S.
  • Exit to the Main Menu by hitting X.

Switch Data Collection/Diversion to PC2

  • Start data collection on PC2 by hitting S, and ENTER twice.
  • Let the buffered data clear out.
  • Wait for any tag codes that might be moving through the site to finish.
  • If a subsample is active, wait for it to finish.
  • When ready, open a new file on PC2 and stop data collection on PC1 simultaneously.
    • ALT-F10 on PC2
    • F10, then Y on PC1
  • Make note of the current data file on PC2, this will be your patch file.

Set Time on PC1

  • Ensure Multimon is out of data collection (from previous step/section).
  • Put Multimon in a window (Alt-Enter).
  • Set the clock on PC1 so that it is within one second of atomic time on your local clock.
  • Put Multimon back in full screen.

Update Map File on PC1 (if necessary)

  • Enter the map screen by hitting P.
  • Clear the current map data by hitting B.
  • Load the new map file by hitting L.
    • TAB to the list of available map files.
    • Select the correct map file and hit ENTER.
  • No need to check Diversion Units if they have already been checked on PC2.
  • Save the map file by hitting S.
  • Exit out of the Map menu by hitting X.

Update Database File on PC1

  • Enter the Database menu by hitting D from the Main Menu.
  • Clear the current database file by hitting C.
    • Now, make sure that there is not a tag database loaded.
  • Load the new database file by hitting L.
  • No need to review database contents if already checked on PC2.
  • Save the database file by hitting S.
  • Exit to the Main Menu by hitting X.

Switch Data Collection/Diversion Back to PC1

  • Start data collection on PC1.
  • Wait for a break in the action (i.e. sub-sample to finish) and for any buffered data to clear.
  • Open new files simultaneously on both PC1 and PC2.
  • Make note of the previous file on PC1, this will be your junk file.
  • Watch both PCs until PC1 is detected and has resumed diversion activities.
    • Make note of any activity that may have been missed during the change over.

Check Time Synchronicity

  • Hit F4 simultaneously on both machines while watching your local clock.
  • PCs should be within 1 second of each other and atomic time.

Upload and Archive Data Files On PC1

  • Put Multimon in a window.
  • Bring up PTTP Uploader in a window and move to the right side of the screen, if necessary (so that the current data file is visible on Multimon).
  • Click the Manual button
  • Archive the junk file, if there is one.
  • Upload and archive the file that was open before you stopped data collection.
  • Make sure that Upload and Archive is selected, then close the Manual upload window.
  • Minimize PTTP Uploader.
  • Maximize Multimon.

Upload Patch File and Archive Other Files on PC2

  • Put Multimon in a window.
  • Start PTTP Uploader from the shortcut on the desktop and move it to the right side of the screen.
  • Click the Manual button.
  • Upload and archive the patch file.
  • Archive everything else.
  • Make sure that Archive is selected, then close the Manual upload window.
  • Close PTTP Uploader.
  • Maximize Multimon.

Submit Event Log

Submit an event log recording the database and/or map files that were put into place and the changes they contain. Also, indicate how close the two PC clocks are to each other and atomic time. Record anything else of note.

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