Jul 25, 2025

PPMS Tracker Introduction V.2

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PPMS Tracker Introduction
  • 1European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Daniel Gimenes
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Document Citation: Daniel Gimenes 2025. PPMS Tracker Introduction. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/Version created by Daniel Gimenes
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Created: July 24, 2025
Last Modified: July 25, 2025
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Keywords: PPMS, Flow Cytometry, Core Facility, Usage tracking, ppms tracker, user, information, ppms tracker introduction information for the user, ppms tracker introduction information,
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Abstract
Information for the users about the PPMS Tracker.
Login into the tracker

  • A few seconds after login into Windows, the PPMS tracker window will open up.

  • On the "Username" field, please fill with your username without the "@embl.de" (don't use your full email!). The username is usually your surname only or the first letter of your name + your surname (like dgimenes). Then, use your regular login password and click on "login".

  • The following window will allow to select a project and a financial account (if available). Click OK to continue.



Features of the tracker

  • On the bottom right hand side of the screen, PPMS tracker will also display the minutes already run in the session.

  • The tracker will expand to provide a reminder when the session is going to be followed by a next user.

  • The tracker will also expand to notify when your booking period is over.

  • To end a session, click on "logout" (Please don't forget to do so at the end of your session!).

  • Please notice that if your session is expired or you use the computer without booking it, the minutes will be registered in PPMS: