Category: CEMLink 6

2024 CEMLink6 & Regulatory Training Recap

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VIM Technologies, Inc. (VIM) is pleased to announce the completion of another highly successful CEMLink6 and Regulatory Training course held in Dallas, Texas on November 5 – 7, 2024. The 3-day training course included three (3) separate tracks: (1) regulatory, (2) CEMLink6 intermediate and (3) CEMLink6 advanced. The regulatory track featured a 2-day focused training on Part 75 as well as a half-day course on Part 60 Appendix F quality assurance/quality control procedures. Other regulatory topics included Part 63 Subparts EEE and LLLL. CEMLink6 tracks covered some of our usual subjects such as Overview Dashboards, Logbook and Calibration Utilities but also some refreshed material in the Configuration/PLC and advanced system troubleshooting sessions. Attendees were provided copies of the presentations prior to the course as well as PDF copies of other supporting documents. There were also opportunities to meet new friends and network. Comments from attendees included:

“I appreciated the flexibility to change tracks to attend the training that was of most interest to me.”

“I would highly recommend this course to my colleagues.”

“The training material was thorough and useful as a reference document.”

Stay tuned for VIM announcements for future online and in-person training classes or visit our training page at www.vimtechnologies.com/training. VIM also provides site-specific training courses tailored to a facility’s monitoring methodology and applicable regulations. Contact us at sales@vimtechnologies.com for more information.

What’s New In CEMLink6 — August 2024

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We have some CEMLink6 news for you! Before we move further into August and forget Christmas in July, VIM Technologies is thrilled to announce a range of top-notch features we’ve rolled out in CEMLink6.

We understand that today’s requirements and trends are evolving rapidly, and our dedicated development team is here to meet those challenges head-on. By actively seeking feedback from our customers and Steering Committee, we collaboratively design and implement user-focused enhancements that ensure CEMLink6 remains at the forefront of technology in the emissions monitoring industry.

With these latest updates, we aim to empower you with greater flexibility, improved transparency, and smarter features tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking to streamline data analysis, enhance alarm management, or simplify calibration processes, we’ve got you covered.

The features described below were developed into CEMLink6 release versions 6.2.220 thru 6.2.575, and are deemed the most important updates. If you are not running the latest version of CEMLink6 (6.2.575), please reach out to our support group so we can schedule an update. The best way to contact us is support@vimtechnologies.com or call 1-866-484-6435 for immediate assistance.

Let’s dive into the exciting new features that will help you get the most out of your CEMLink6 experience!

Don’t forget the sunscreen, and have a great rest of your summer!

Key Enhancements

1. Data Viewer: Multi-Interval Selection

The Data Viewer in CEMLink6 now offers both single and multi-interval selection modes, providing users with unprecedented flexibility in data analysis. This feature allows for:

  • Simultaneous viewing of multiple data intervals, enabling more comprehensive trend analysis
  • Efficient comparison of data across different time periods
  • Customizable views that can be saved for quick access in future sessions
  • Enhanced ability to spot patterns and anomalies in emissions data

How to use: Simply open the Data Viewer and select the desired intervals using the new multi-select option. You can then analyze, compare, and export data from these multiple intervals simultaneously.

Figure 1 Select Data to View portion of Data Viewer

2. Calculation Activity Monitor: Enhanced Transparency

The upgraded Calculation Activity window in the Data Editor now offers more detailed information about ongoing recalculations, including:

  • Real-time visibility into the recalculation process, showing which averages are being calculated
  • Clear identification of the current average being recalculated, displaying the source, average name, and interval type
  • A progress tracker with a recalculation counter, allowing users to monitor the overall process

This enhancement provides users with a much clearer picture of the recalculation process, helping to identify potential issues or bottlenecks more quickly.

Figure 2 Calculation Activity tab in the Data Editor

3. Fuel Analysis: Automated GCV Conversion

To streamline compliance with EPA requirements, we’ve introduced an automatic conversion feature for Gross Calorific Value (GCV) data. This feature:

  • Automatically adjusts GCV samples from 60°F to 68°F
  • Reduces manual calculation errors
  • Ensures compliance with EPA standards

To enable this feature:

  • Click the Configuration button in the Fuel Analysis toolbar 
  • Navigate to the Fuel Analysis Configuration dialog
  • Navigate to the Fuel Analysis Configuration dialog

Once enabled, you can mark samples as taken at 60°F, and the system will automatically convert them to 68°F by reducing the GCV value by 1.52%.

Figure 3 Details tab with the new Sample at 60 degrees F and Converted to 68 degrees F fields

4. Auto Acknowledge Older Alarms

This new feature automatically acknowledges alarms older than a specified number of days, offering:

  • Reduced clutter in alarm logs
  • Improved focus on current, actionable alarms
  • Customizable timeframe for auto-acknowledgment

To set up this feature:

  1. Access the Alarms and Events UI under Alarm Settings
  2. In the Alarm Settings dialog, enter the desired number of days in “Auto Acknowledge Alarm Days”
  3. Set to “0” to disable this feature

Alarms are automatically acknowledged when the Alarm Service is started and the beginning of each subsequent day (just after midnight).

Figure 4 Alarm Settings with the new Auto Acknowledge Alarm Days fields

5. Calibration Status Indicator

The Calibration Control now includes a visual status indicator, providing:

Immediate insight into calibration status without the need to select individual calibrations

Color-coded indicators for quick assessment:

  1. RED: Any calibration step has failed
  2. YELLOW: Any step is in a warning state (and not failed)
  3. GREEN: All calibration steps have passed

This feature allows for rapid identification of calibration issues, enabling faster response times and improved system maintenance.

Figure 5 Calibration Control showing the Calibration Status Indicator turned green to show passing.

These enhancements demonstrate our commitment to providing a robust, user-friendly, and compliant emissions monitoring solution.

Staying Updated

Again, these enhancements are available in CEMLink6 versions 6.2.220 through 6.2.575. We strongly recommend updating to the latest version (6.2.575) to access all new features.

For update assistance, please contact our support team:

Your Input Matters

We value your feedback in shaping future enhancements. To provide input, please contact our Steering Committee at steeringcommittee@vimtechnologies.com.

At VIM Technologies, we remain committed to delivering intelligent, data-intensive, and user-friendly software solutions that meet the evolving requirements of the emissions monitoring industry. Thank you for your continued trust in CEMLink6.

What’s New In CEMLink6 — December 2022

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Wondering what our developers have been building into CEMLink6?

At VIM Technologies, we understand how today’s technology trends are rapidly evolving and how important it is to build a high-quality, data-intensive, and user-friendly software system. We employ a dedicated and highly skilled development team to meet these challenges. We solicit feedback from customers and our Steering Committee to design and deliver customer-focused and market-relevant enhancements to CEMLink6. It is our commitment to building an intelligent software system for our customers.Read more »

Version 6.2.250.7 of CEMLink6 Now Available

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Version 6.2.250.7 of CEMLink6 is now available. Updates are available to those with an active maintenance contract.

If you would like more information, or to update your CEMLink6 system to this version, please contact VIM Support at 410-859-5455.

VIM requires all DAHS server and Client computers to be running Microsoft .NET 4.8. If your server or client computers were deployed prior to September 2019 OR if you have had Windows updates deactivated, it’s likely that your systems will need to have this update installed. More information and documentation on determining your version of .NET, how to access an update, and when this needs to be completed is available here.

For more information on our maintenance and support services, please contact Eva Fewster at 410-859-5455 or eva.fewster@vimtechnologies.com.

VIM Technologies’ 2022 CEMLink6 and Regulatory Training was a Rousing Success

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VIM Technologies hosted its exclusive in-person 2022 CEMLink 6 & Regulatory Training bringing together industry professionals, November 7-9 at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX. The event started on Monday evening with a meet and greet for attendees to network and socialize.  Two full days of comprehensive training sessions ran on November 8 & 9. There were three tracks to choose from with session topics ranging from regulatory updates, step-by-step instructions for hosting CEMLink6 in the cloud, managing a successful CEMS program, regulatory updates, data quality review techniques, and many more exciting topics. Participants were thrilled with the training roster and the digital materials so they could study them at their convenience. Read more »

2022 Virtual CEMS Training Courses

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VIM Technologies has recently announced four upcoming training courses that will take place between March and September of 2022. Registration is available for each of the two one-day courses for $399, while the three-day training sessions require a $599 registration fee. Due to ongoing health precautions, all of VIM Technologies’ training courses are being offered virtually. Read more »