Learn how to use the Events tab to view historical information and exceptions.
The Events tab lists important asset and tag events, including the time stamp of event, that take place across your facility. Some logged events include tag attach/detach, lost signal, exit alert, temperature, and more. Events provide a historical view. Use subscriptions and alerts to stay abreast of asset activity in real-time. Click Events under System Management (bell icon or hamburger menu) to open the tab.
Pagination options at the top allow a page by page browse of events; choose the number of events to display per page using the drop-list next to the pagination options (5 to 100 per page).
The use of Department assignments may impact a user’s ability to view events. When the user is assigned to a specific department, they can only see events for assets that are assigned to their same department.
Events can be downloaded to a file using the Download CSV button in the Events menu bar.
The Other Features column provides summary data for the asset. In the case of any attach or detach activities, this column shows the user who performed the action. Depending on the event type, this column may show asset number, description, manufacturer information, and more.
The Additional Information column provides more data, which also changes depending upon the event type. For example, a battery level update displays the battery level; a zone transition shows the asset ID with the zones that it left and entered (when applicable); a location change provides a link to the Google map coordinates of the asset’s current location. When the event type is a location change the system provides a map link to view the location of the tag/asset. Highlight and copy the link then open a new browser window. Paste the link to access the asset’s location via the map coordinates and location through Google maps.
Locating Events via Search
Use the Search box on the top right of the page to search for one or more assets. The search function here works the same as described in earlier sections of the manual, except that the refreshed list does not highlight the matching criteria. The search field accepts numbers, letters, and special characters. The nature of the Search function provides users with a wide variety of search options to track down equipment (last known location), monitor equipment transfers in departments or zones, and more.
Perform a simple search by asset, zone, tag ID, or structure. You can also run more complex searches to find targeted events for a specific zone. For example, input “entered PICU” in the Search field and add a date filter to quickly track down all equipment that enters PICU during the specified date range.
The Event list refreshes to reflect Search field input. Return to a full list of events by using the X in the Search bar.
Filtering Events
Use the filtering option to view events of a specific date and/or event type, such as battery level updates or failed asset attach attempts. The filter feature can be used instead of or in tandem with the search function. Select Filter in the Events menu.
The Filter pop up window opens. To filter a specific event, highlight Event Type in the Select Filters column then check the event(s) to display on the list. These values are predefined; select one or more filter values. Click Date under Select Filters to filter all events by date range or to apply a date range to the event filter.
To remove an event type from the filter, click the X next to the event type in the Selected filters column. Select Clear All to remove all selected filters. Make new selections or close the pop-up window by selecting Cancel.
When selections are complete choose Apply to return to the Events page with the filters applied.
You may add additional filters, remove filters, or search within the list. Download CSV if you need to save the information. Clear a single filter by using the X next to the filter. Choose Clear Filters to refresh the page to all events.