The Bridge Client is designed to push data from your instruments to LOGS-SDMS. You can download the LOGS-Bridge Client from within LOGS-SDMS, under More:Tools:Data Sources:+ Add Bridge.

Install and connect the Bridge Client

1. Download the Bridge Client

   • Download the appropriate version of the Bridge Client for the operating system of your instrument PC. The downloaded archive will contain the client executable and a configuration file.

2. Install the Bridge Client

   • Extract the contents of the downloaded archive.
   • Run the installer to install the Bridge Client. Ensure that both the executable and the configuration file are in the same directory during installation.
   • If the installation is successful, click Next.

3. Connect the Bridge Client

   • Approve the respective client from the list to establish a connection.
   • A green "connected" tag will appear if the connection is successful.
   • Click on Configure Data Source to customize the data upload settings.

Adding and Configuring Data Sources

1. Add a Data Source
   • Navigate to More > Data Import > Data Sources and click Add Data Source.
   • Select the Bridge for which you want to add the data source.
2. Configure a Data Source
   • Choose the data format of the data you wish to upload. If your instrument PC contains multiple data formats, you will need to add additional data sources, one for each format.
   • Select the directory containing your data. Subdirectories will also be included.
   • You can select a metadata mapping template from the list or create a custom mapping scheme (see Metadata Mapping - LOGS for more information).
   • The default upload interval is set to 15 minutes. Adjust the upload interval to match your measurement times.
   • Set the cut-off date to ensure only newer data is uploaded.