Buttons

Action performed

Apply / Close

Not applicable to this screen.

Cancel / Close

Closes form without saving any changes.

Add New

Allows users to add new POTW personnel

Details

Allow users to view and modify POTW personnel

Item

Description

User Abbreviation

Main indicator of who performed or is scheduled to perform a task.  This abbreviation is displayed on reports and screens.  With this in mind chose your abbreviations carefully.

Full Name

Full Name of POTW personnel

Title

Title can be added via the Personnel section and a mail merge field is available so that the Title can be used in Mail Merge letters.

Email

Email can be added via the Personnel section and a mail merge field is available so that the email address can be used in Mail Merge letters.

Company

This is generally the POTW; however, if you have consultants that you track, you can identify what company he/she works for.

Phone Number

Contact number for that POTW person.  This information can be added to many reports and letters.

Inactive

Personnel can be inactivated by editing the details of the individual.  Inactive personnel will no longer be a selectable option in drop down menus.  The personnel will remain assigned to any event previously assigned.

Buttons

Action performed

Apply / Close

Closes form and saves any changes.

Cancel / Close

Closes form without saving any changes.

Item

Description

POTW Name

The name of Your Authority that will appear on the header of most reports.

Street

The Authority street address.

City

The Authority city.  This city will be the default city when adding Industries and contacts.

State

The Authority state.

Zip

The Authority Zip Code.

Country

The Authority Country.

Signer

The name of the Authority person whose name will appear on letters.

NPDES Number

Enter the POTW’s NPDES permit number. 

Phone

The phone number of the facility signer.

Fax

Fax Number

Web

Web site address for POTW.

Email

Enter the email address for the POTW or the signer of the POTW.

Buttons

Action performed

Apply / Close

Not available on this screen.

Cancel / Close

Closes form without saving any changes.

Item

Description

Location of CTS_PGMS

This identifies where the Client side of the Linko software resides. 

Root Location of Shared Files

Linko has a folder called Server that includes templates for Reports and documents, and provides storage for Permit Letters, Docs, and Images.

Review and Fix Broken Links

This will open a Broken Links utility screen where users can view and correct missing linked files that were attached in version 13.3 or earlier.

Location of Database files

Shows the name of the Server where the SQL database resides and the file path to the SQL database on the SQL server.

Show Server / DB selection form?

This check box controls the behavior of your login. When it is checked the window that asks for what server and instance name will appear before you reach the Username and Password window.

Users Currently attached:

This is not currently implemented but is intended for administrative functions to monitor how many users are attached and then be able to remove if there is a need for maintenance.

Database Sizes / Max Database Sizes / Growth Rates

Like most of these settings this information is mainly directed to the time that you may need tech support. A quick check here allows the easy determination of the SQL server database size, how much room it has been allocated.

Location of Linko Sync Manager:

Indicates the location where the Linko Sync Manager software is installed.  This software brokers the synchronization of data between your Linko Software database and the Remote Inspector website used by inspectors in the field.

Enter Linko Back Door

Allows the user to enter a password to gain access to the tables, forms, queries, code of the application.  Contact Linko for more details about this.

Generate TSA

This utility surveys the Linko configuration and checks the MS Office installation. It creates a file with details useful to Linko technical support.  You will be prompted to email the file to Linko.

Version Information

Provides a summary of the LinkoCTS Version, updates, and server and workstation information. See Versioning information.

Buttons

Action performed

Apply / Close

Not available on this screen.

Cancel / Close

Closes form without saving any changes.

Item

Description

Current Linko CTS Features

Displays each of the Options Installed in your software.  A Check mark means that it is currently installed and active

(Add On Modules)

Displays each of the Modules Installed in your software.  A Check mark means that it is currently installed and active

Max Users

Number of users that can use the software at the same time.

Current Users

Number of users currently logged into the software.

Buttons

Action performed

Apply / Close

Closes form and saves any changes.

Cancel / Close

Closes form without saving any changes.

Local Configurations

For This User Only

Miscellaneous

Use Spell Check

When YES, a Spell Check will be performed on most data entry fields - fields where large amounts of text can be entered (memos).

Starting Screen

What screen should open when the user starts Linko? Selection will depend on what modules and features you have installed. When you open LinkoCTS, it will automatically display this screen.

Visible Industries

Use Groups and Queries to create a group of Active Industries, or a group of Industries assigned to a certain POTW personnel. Then choose that Group from this field’s listing, and only those Industries in that group, will appear in a Select By: Industry selection list.

This permits the user to set what list of Industries will show in the drop down lists. Previously, if you retired an Industry or it closed, it was still in your lists. Now you can use this field to set what Group you have defined as the one you want the drop down listings to use.

The Groups and Queries listing will continue to show all the Industries in the database.

Form Color

Use the color picker to change the form color to whatever color you would like.  You can always use the default color button to reset the color. 

New (Form Color)

Choose a New form color from the Color Pick screen.

Default  (Form Color)

Return your forms to the default color.

Flexible Forms

Use the Published Global Forms Configuration

Checking this selection box forces this user of LinkoCTS to use the globally published list view forms and their configurations...

Global Configurations

For All Users

Miscellaneous

Choose the Month Your Fiscal Year Begins

Enter the month that the fiscal year begins at your POTW.  This date will customize the quarters that you see within our system.  With this field filled in, the 1^st Quarter that you see in our system will be the first quarter that your POTW uses.  This will be consistent for all of the Quarters. This is a Global setting for all users, and is not affected by the Global / Local Configurations for Flexible Forms.

Flexible Forms

Use the Published Global Forms Configurations

Checking this selection box over-rides any Local Configurations, and forces all users to use the globally published forms and their configuration in List Views. All users are forced to get the screen configurations regardless of the Local Configuration value.

Attachments

Disallow file attachments exceeding (KB):

Allows you to prevent users from attaching large files.  Large files can be slow to preview or open over a network.  This is especially true of images. 

Warn when attaching files exceeding (KB):

When a use attaches a file exceeding this size, they will first be warned.  This allows you to notify the user that the file can be attached but it may be so large that previewing it or opening it later may cause slowness in the software.

Dynamic System Labels

Customize Existing System Labels

Opens the Dynamic System Labels Edit window.

Export List

Exports a list of system fields with their original and dynamic labels to Excel.

Buttons

Action performed

Close

Closes form without saving any changes.

Save Configurations

Applies the changes that were made and gives a message about when the changes will be applied.

Add New

Under the Tab for each Event Type, you create a new Event of that type with Add New. See the Admin Add / Edit Details for Events.

Details

Under the Tab for each Event Type, you edit / modify an Event of that type with Details. See the Admin Add / Edit Details for Events.

Tabs

Description

Inspections

Create Event types for Inspections.

Generic

Create Generic Event types.  This is a catchall event type.  Use it for Phone Calls, General Reminders or tracking a due Report from the Industry.

Permits

Create Permit related event types. For example, you can use Renewal, Expirations, or Invoice events to track the Permit status.

PumpOuts

Linko added new Event types for PumpOuts in CTS Version 9 to give the POTW the option of recording PumpOut and Disposal Events for Industries.

Samples

Create Sample types for sampling events.

Compliance

The Compliance Events tab is a collection of all of the Compliance Events created in each of the other tabs.  Once the Compliance Event is checked on the Details Screen, it will be displayed in the Compliance Event tab.

Frequency

Add, Modify and View Frequencies within this tab.  These frequencies are used throughout the program and specifically in the Auto Scheduler.

Quick View

The Quick View Tab lets the user customize the date options available throughout the program in the Quick View Combo Box.  Go to Sample Management, Event Management, or Violations to view an example of the Quick View combo box.  It is not always named quick view but it is always in the same location. 

The Quick View Tab allows the user to assign SORT ORDER values that change the order of the displayed Date Ranges:

This sort order:

Produces this

Shows in Events and Samples View List

This field under the Quick View Tab allows the user to select which of the Quick View Date ranges will appear in the Date Listings in Event Management and Sample Management

Compliance Event

This field under the Compliance Tab displays for the user whether or not the type of events will be used in Compliance calculations. The field is not editable here. To change the value go to Inspections, Generic, Permits, PumpOuts, or Samples Tabs and add ‘Days Late Allowed NC’ or ‘SNC’.

Waste Types

Create different types of wastes that you can assign to PumpOut and Disposal Events. Values from the Waste Types Tab are used in the Configurations Tab when choosing the Default PumpOut Waste Type and in the PumpOut Event Details screen Waste Type drop down listing.

Pump Methods

Create different types of pumping methods that you can assign PumpOut and Disposal Events. Values from the Pump Methods Tab are used in the Configurations Tab when choosing the Default Pump Method and in the PumpOut Event Details screen Pump Method drop down listing.

Inspection Result Types

Create different types of Inspection results that you can assign to Inspection events. Values from the Inspection Results Types Tab are used in the Inspection Details screen.

Configuration

The Configurations tab is listed below.

Event Type Fees

This feature allows the user to configure a Fee structure for events.

Local Configurations

For This User Only

All Events

Create Follow-up Events How?

LinkoCTS will automatically create another event for you when you complete an event with a frequency. How should follow-up events be handled? Choices are:  Prompt, Automatically, or Never.

Create Follow-up Events Based on:

When completing an event with a frequency, what date should the Follow-up Event be calculated from?  Choices are: Due Date or Complete Date.

# of Days’ Notice for Due Events

This changes the number of days that are used in the “DUE NEXT xx DAYS” button in the STATUS BAR at the bottom of List View Screens

# of Days for Past Due Events

This limits the number of days that Linko will go back in time to display Past Due Events. 365 days will limit the Past Due Events to the last 12 months.

Log Event Letters were sent how?

When printing an event letter, LinkoCTS can automatically log the fact that a letter was sent on the original event. How should that letter be logged? Choices are:  Automatically, Prompt User, Never.

PumpOuts and Disposals

Default PumpOut Waste Type

This selection chooses the Default Waste Type used for the event type:  PumpOut and Disposal. A user-defined list of waste types can be selected from the Waste Types Tab in Event Administration

The value typically will be FOG but other settings may be used.

When you create a new PumpOut and Disposal Event, the Waste Type field automatically fills in with the value you choose here.

Default Pump Method

This selection chooses the Default PumpOut Pump Method used for the PumpOut and Disposal Type of event. A user-defined list of Pump Methods can be selected from the Pump Methods Tab in Event Administration. The actual type of pump method will depend on the vehicles used by the Waste Haulers.

The value typically will be VAC but other settings may be used.

When you create a new PumpOut and Disposal Event, the Pump Method field automatically fills in with the value you choose here.

Global Configurations

For All Users

All Events

Compliance Asst – NC Event Flag

The symbol (or flag) that appears when an event is completed past the Non Compliance Date.  The default flag is NE.  To use a different daily flag, type a new one. This flag shows on the Event Compliance reports in Compliance Assistant à Event Compliance tab.

Compliance Asst – SNC Event Flag

The symbol (or flag) that appears when an event is completed past the Significant Non Compliance Date.  The default flag is SE.  To use a different daily flag, type a new one. This flag shows on the Event Compliance reports in Compliance Assistant à Event Compliance tab.

Use Pre and Post Events

This configuration allows the user to enable or disable the software feature called “Pre and Post Events.”  Due to the relative complexity of the use of Pre and Post Events, Linko is now shipping with Pre / Post Events DISABLED and this is the recommended configuration setting.

For past users of the Linko software who were using Pre / Post Events, no changes will be seen as backward compatibility is being provided.

PumpOuts and Disposals

Default Amount Pumped Units

This selection chooses the Default Units for Amount Waste Disposed of from a PumpOut and Disposal event at an Industry. The units that can be selected come from the Units Tab of Samples and Results Admin.

The value typically will be GAL but other settings may be used.

When this setting is changed in the Hauled Waste Module it also changes it in the FOG Module (if available), and the reverse.

Default PumpOut Event Type

This selection chooses the Default Event Type that will be assigned automatically to a new PumpOut and Disposal Event.

Add New Values for this list at the PumpOuts Tab under Event Administration. Then select that new PumpOut type here.

When you create a new PumpOut and Disposal Event, the Event type field in the PumpOut and Disposal Event Details will automatically fill in with the value you choose here.

Use Complete Date as Disposal Date?

Linko maintains the Disposal Date and PumpOut Complete date as the same date for a PumpOut and Disposal event when set to YES.

Remote Inspector

Last Download Sync

The last time data entered by inspectors in the field was updated in the Linko software

Next Download Sync

The next time that sync will occur again

# Months to Sync Past Events:

Allows you to limit what the inspectors see in the field.  For example, do they need to see inspections from just last year or 5 years ago?

# of Months to Sync Future Events

How far in the future should inspectors see scheduled inspections.  It’s typically not useful to see inspections scheduled 5 years in the future.

Last Upload and Download Sync:

The last time changes made in the Linko software were updated in Remote Inspector for the inspectors in the field to see.  Whenever an upload takes place, a download takes places too.

Next Upload & Download Sync:

The next time that sync is scheduled to take place

Download Sync Interval (Hours):

How frequently would you like the Download Sync to occur

Run scheduled Syncs:

This allows your to turn off the sync.  It will also appear off if a sync is currently in process.

Location of Shared Files:

This is the location of the Linko Shared Files where Attachments are stored on your network.  This setting is the same for all users of Linko.

Default:

Pressing this will place the currently logged in users Root Location of Shared Files into the Location of Shared Files field. This is useful during initial configuration of Remote Inspector

Sync Now

Press this button to force an upload and download sync immediately.  This will tell the Linko Sync Manager software, which is typically installed on another server, to perform a sync.  Assuming the Linko Sync Manager is running, a sync will start within 60 seconds.  Use Sync Status to confirm the sync ran.

Show Status

This displays information about how Remote Inspector is configured.  It is used primarily by Linko Technical Support.

Click the Refresh button to update the values on this screen.  After a sync completes, you will see the Last Upload & Download Sync date and time update so you know the sync has ran and is done.

Buttons

Action performed

Close

Closes the form without saving changes.

Save Configurations       

Applies the changes that were made.

Add New

Under the different Tabs, Add New provides you the ability to create a new member of the table.

Details

Under the different Tabs, you edit / modify a member of the table with Details.

Tabs

Description

Class Codes

Add or edit the Industry Classifications being pulled into the Industry Management Screen.

CAT Codes

Add or edit the CAT Codes being pulled into the Industry Management Screen.

SIC Codes

Add or edit the SIC Codes being pulled into the Industry Management Screen.

NAIC Codes

Add or edit the NAIC Codes being pulled into the Industry Management Screen.

Compliance Status

Add or edit the Compliance Status being applied to the Industry.

Misc. Codes

Add or edit the MISC Codes being pulled into the Industry Management Screen.

Contact Types

Add or edit the Industry Contact Types being pulled into the Contacts Details Screen.

Permit Note Types

Add or edit the Industry Note Types being pulled into the Industry Management Screen.  Industry notes are used to describe all aspects of the industries operation.

Local Configurations

For This User Only

Contacts

Show in Choose Contacts

When Selecting Contacts from the Choose Contacts screen, show all the Contacts or just the Contacts from the selected available Linko Applications? You could choose LinkoCTS here; then just the Contacts from the IPP tracking side of the software would be available to select. If you also have LinkoFOG software and select “All” then LinkoFOG contacts would also be available to choose.

Auto-Create A Contact when creating a New Industry?

When you create a new Industry you can select here whether or not a New Contact will be automatically created. This affects the way your reports run, and Linko recommends that you always create a Contact for each Industry.

Facility / Mon Point / Sites

Enable Industry, Site and / or Monitoring Point Deletes?

To allow the deletion of Permits/ Facilities / Industries, Sites, and Monitoring Points, check this box.  When not selected, these may not be deleted. 

Letters Sent Logging

Log Industry Letters were sent how?

When Mail Merge letters are sent, Linko automatically creates an event keeping record of that action.  Choose to log printing an Industry letter: Automatically, Prompt User, or Never.

Global Configurations

For All Users

Configure Hauler AutoNumber Format

Auto-Create Numbers?

When creating a new Industry, should Linko auto-generate a new Industry / permit number?

Prefix

Letters to begin the auto-generated Permit number.

Next Number

Numbers that count sequentially for part of the Auto-number

Suffix

Any ending phrase for the permit. Default is a year value.

Letters Sent Logging

Log Letters sent using what Event?

When Printing an Industry letter what Generic Event Type should be used to log that action?

Buttons

Action performed

Close

Closes the form without saving changes. If changes were made will warn that they need to be saved.

Save Configurations

Applies the changes that were made. These changes will not apply until the next time you open Linko.

Add New

Under each Tab in Samples and Results Admin, you add a member to that Table Listing by using Add New.

Details

Under each Tab in Samples and Results Admin, you edit / modify a member of that Table Listing by using Details.

Tabs

Description

Parameters

Add or modify the Parameters that are being reviewed by your POTW.  Modify TRC Value, add valid Lab Analysis Methods for each parameter, identify proper preservation methods, Sort Order and others by using the Details button. 

Note:  If a user tries to change the name of a Parameter, Linko will check and see if that Parameter is in use in Limits, Results, etc.  If the Parameter is in use, Linko will prompt the user to that affect and ask the user if they want to continue with changing the parameter’s name.

It would be advisable to make a note of what it discovers. It will then update the name throughout the software.

Collection Methods

Add or modify collection methods being used by your POTW.

Update “System Collection Method” for the Collection Methods for use with the Sample Scheduling and Reporting.

See the section on configuring Sampling Schedules.

Units

Required units for this parameter.  Note: for the software to calculate compliance, Units have to match between the compliance limit and the result.

Sampling Scheduling Types

Who is scheduled to take the sample?  Most often it is the Industry or Authority.

Laboratories

A listing of the different labs that might be doing the testing.  Used in the Chain of Custody add-on module and this tab is only available when the COC / Sampling Assistant module is enabled.

Lab Fees

Used to configure fee structures for Group sampling or individual parameter sampling. Used in conjunction with the Sampling Assistant Module to make reports that show the costs of the sampling.

Analysis Methods

A list of approved and standardized methods for laboratory analysis associated with a parameter.

Configurations

Local Configurations

For This User Only

Results

Use Fast Result Data Entry Screen?

When selected, Parameter Results can be entered directly in the Results Management List screen in addition to using the Results Details. Linko recommends selecting YES.

Warn When Invalid Analysis Method Chosen?

When entering an Analysis Method for a Parameter in Results Management, should Linko warn the user when the method they entered is not listed as a valid Analysis method for that parameter?

Warn if Daily Result Exceeds Monthly Limit?

When entering a Parameter in Results Management, should Linko warn the user if the concentration result exceeds the Monthly Average Limit?

Prompt for ‘NA’ Result Defaults on New Samples?

When this configuration is selected, all fields that have the “Prompt for Defaults” column checked in the Results Management Config screen are displayed in the Enter Default Results screen. 

This screen appears when entering the Results Management screen for any new sample.  The user has the ability to enter the information that should be “defaulted” into each parameter result with a value of “NA”.  The same affect is created by clicking the “Apply Default” button in the Results Details.

Allow Delete ‘Na’ in Result Groups

When using Result Groups in Groups and Queries, the user can use this configuration to select whether the “Delete Records with NA Results” control is shown or not.

Auto-Add ‘NA’ to New Sample Results?

When in Results Management screen and starting to add a new sample, do you want a list of the monitoring point parameters to be automatically displayed? Yes, No and Ask.  Selecting either Yes or Ask will cause the Enter Default Results screen to be displayed if the “Prompt for ‘NA’ Result Defaults on New Samples?” is checked.

Create Result Limit Violations?

When users enter results that are over the compliance limit, the software can either automatically create violations or ask the user if he/she wants to create the violations.  Users can select yes or no at that point.

Create Hold Time Violations?

When entering results data manually, and a hold time is exceeded, how do you want Violations created? Selections are:  Automatically, Prompt User, Never. 

Invalid hold times are determined by comparing the Lab Analysis Date to either the End Date Sampled or Start Date Sampled entered on the Result Management screen.   (as configured in “Base Hold Time Calculations On” configuration)

If the difference in days exceeds the Hold Time entered for the parameter in the Parameter Table Listing under Samples and Results Administration, then the user will be prompted based on this setting.

Create Collect Method Violations?

When entering results data manually, and an improper Collection Method is entered, how do you want to Violations created? Selections are:  Automatically, Prompt User, Never.

Improper Collection Methods are determined by comparing the Collect Method assigned in the Monitoring Points for each parameter as compared to the Collection Method entered in the Result Management screen.  If the two do not match, then the user will be prompted based on this setting.

Samples

Use Fast Sample Data Entry Screen?

When selected, Samples can be entered directly in the Sample Management List screen in addition to using the Samples Details. Linko recommends setting this to Yes.

Auto-Check ‘COC Filed’ When Result NA’s Gone?

“COC filed” has the same significance as saying “All Results Entered.”  This setting controls the behavior of the “COC Filed” field on the Sample Management list view.

If this is selected to be auto completed, once results are entered on the Results form and no NAs exist as values, Linko will automatically change the “COC filed” field on the Samples Screen to YES. Users will not be able to change the COC filed box on the Samples Screen.

Otherwise if the Auto Check COC filed is not checked in the system administration, uses will be able to check the COC filed box on the samples screen at their discretion and Linko will not automatically set it to YES.

Auto-Fill Sample Name on New Samples?

On the Sample Management and the Sample Details screen, when the user fills in the Sample Date, and Monitoring point, our system will automatically fill in the sample name. 

Show all Samples in Sample Averages?

If you set this to Yes, then even if you have already used a Sample in a Sample Average on the Samples Management screen, you can use the same sample again in another average.

Use as Sample Violation Date?

LinkoFOG can automatically create a violation for parameter non-compliance.  What date should it use as the Non-Compliance date of the Violation? Choices are the Sample Date or Today’s Date.

Global Configurations

For All Users

Parameter Result Compliance

Exceeds Daily Limit Flag

The symbol (or flag) that appears when a result exceeds the daily limit.  The default flag is D.  To use a different daily flag, type a new one.

Exceeds Local Limit Flag

When Local Limits are enabled, this is the symbol (or flag) that appears when a result exceeds the Daily Local Limit. The default flag is L. To use a different Daily Local Limit flag, type in a new one here.

Compliance Asst. – Exceeds Monthly Limit Flag

The flag that appears for monthly averages that exceed the monthly limits. The default flag is M.  To use a different monthly flag, type a new one.

Compliance Asst. – Exceeds 4 Day Average Limit Flag

The flag for violations on 4-Day Average limits.  The default flag is F.  To use a different 4-Day flag, type a new one.

Compliance Asst. – Exceeds TRC Limit

Flag for samples that exceed the Technical Review Criteria. The default flag is T. To use a different TRC flag, type a new one.

Compliance Asst. – Exceeds TRC 33 %

Flag for SNC Summary parameters that are TRC and > 33%. The default flag is ***.  To use a different TRCSNC flag, type a new one.

Compliance Asst. – Exceeds Chronic 66%

Flag for SNC Summary parameters that are chronic. The default flag is +++.  Type a new flag if desired.

Improper Collection Method Used Flag

The flag for samples that were collected with a different method than what is set in the monitoring point for that parameters. Default flag is C. To use a different one, type a new one.

Hold Time Exceeded Flag

The flag for samples that exceed the recommended hold time for the testing method.  The default flag is H. To use a different flag, type a new one.

Non-Detect (ND) Multiplier

Multiplication factor used to calculate Adjusted Results and averages when Concentrations are < or ND.

Create Sample Schedule From

When creating a new Samples requirements schedule, this date is used as the beginning of the calendar for making the schedule.

Forecast Sample Schedule (Months)

When creating and maintaining a Samples requirements schedule, this value sets how many months into the future to schedule.

Base Hold Times Calculations on:

What date should be used for determining Hold Time Exceedances? Choices are: Start Date Sampled or End Date Sampled.

Use Results exceeding Hold Times in Compliance?

When entering data in Results, if the Result exceeds the hold time, should it still be marked for use in Compliance, Yes or No?

4 Day Average Start Date

Do you want your 4 day average to begin at a different time then the selected reporting period in the compliance assistant?   Simply add that start date here.  This start date is used in the Compliance Assistant.

Use this Format for Avg. Decimal Places

When Linko calculates Sample Averages, Monthly Averages, 4 Day Averages, or Significant Digit Mass Results, how many decimal places should be used in the final values.

Calculate Compliance Using:

What Result Date should be used for Gathering and Calculating Parameter Compliance in Compliance Assistant? Choices are End Date Sampled or Start Date Sampled.

SNC: Both  EPA and Local Limit Exceeds as:

This setting affects the SNC reports in Compliance Assistant. When Local Limits are enabled, and a Result exceeds both the Categorical / EPA limit and the Local Limit, should Compliance Assistant count it as “One Violation” or as “Two Violations”?

Mass Base Loading Calculations

This section is not available if MASS is not enabled.

Use ‘<’ sign for Mass Results on Conc. ND?

If a Mass Result is calculated on a concentration Result of ND or <#, should a ‘<’ sign be placed in front of the Mass Result?

Calculate Mass Using Significant Digits?

Use significant digit calculations when calculating Mass Results?  If ‘No’, then basic rounding is applied based on Decimal Places above.

Treat Flow Digits for Sig Math as:

This selection is only available when the “Use Significant Digits” is set to YES. Allows users to select how Linko will treat the FLOW digits. Selections are:  Assume all flow digits are significant digits, Include Flow when determining mass significant digits, or Ignore Flow when determining mass significant digits.

Mass Base – Pounds Conversion Factor

Allows the user to customize what value to use for the Pounds / day factor in mass calculations.

Buttons

Action performed

New

Create a new Lab Fee structure.

Edit

Edit an existing Lab Fee.

Save

When finished creating or editing click to save your changes.

Close

Closes the form to return to the Samples and Results Administration screen.

Cancel

Stop the editing you are doing without saving any changes.

Delete

Delete the selected Lab Fee.

New / Edit

Click to add a new or edit an existing Parameter listed in the Lab Fee.

Load Parameters

This will load ALL the parameters that are listed in the Linko Parameters tab in Samples and Results Administration.

Copy Lab Fees

If you have another similar Lab Fee already set up you can copy the lab fees from that one and use it to start another.

Done / Cancel

Click on Done when you have finished entering the Parameter information. Click on Cancel to exit the Parameter input or edit mode without saving changes.

Delete

Remove the highlighted Parameter from the listing.

Lab Code

Use the dropdown listing to select which of the Laboratories the Lab Fee Schedule will be for.

Date Effective

Each Lab Fee is applied to samples in its date range. The Date Effective is the first date of the range of samples it will be applied to.

Date Retired

When you no longer use a Lab Fee use the Date Retired to close out the date range the Lab Fee was used for.

Invoice by Group

Click in this box to make Lab Group, Group Fee and Alternate Desc become available. Then make a Group of Parameters with one Lab Fee for the group.

Lab Group

Type in or choose from the DropDown the name of the group of parameters.

Group Fee

How much does the lab charge to process the parameters tested in this group.

Alternate Desc

Additional information to describe what is being tested in the group of parameters.

Buttons

Action performed

Close

Closes form without saving any changes.

Save Configurations

Applies the changes that were made.

Add New

Under each Tab you add a member to that Table Listing by using Add New.

Details

Under each Tab you edit / modify member of that Table Listing by using Details.

Tabs

Description

Enforcements

Create Enforcement Types.

Violations

Create Violation Types to be used on the Violations screens.

Compliance Plans

Use this Table Listing to Create Full or Partial Compliance Plans for completing Enforcements by Selecting the Select Plan button to choose one or more Compliance Plans. Or Make Partial Plans that you can piece together in different combinations.

Configurations

Local Configurations

For This User Only

Violations

Allow Violations to be Deleted?

When checked, user can delete violations from the Violations screen.

Global Configurations

For All Users

Add Violation Type Description to Violation Description?

When checked, the Description of the Violation type as listed under the Violations tab will be added automatically to the Description field in a newly created Violation record. The user can choose to leave the Violation Type Description out of the Violation Record Description by Unchecking this box.