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[Import and check data](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/import-and-check-data?hsLang=en) # Run a sensor data configuration check Click the Check button (![](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-16-2026-12-25-11-4337-PM.png?width=91&height=27&name=image-png-Jul-16-2026-12-25-11-4337-PM.png)) on the right to get an automated check of key configuration parameters such as units of measure and time zone. The configuration checks are critically important for the quality analysis of your irradiance data. ![](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-16-2026-01-29-36-5427-PM.png?width=3254&height=862&name=image-png-Jul-16-2026-01-29-36-5427-PM.png) **![](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-16-2026-12-28-53-9494-PM.png?width=386&height=313&name=image-png-Jul-16-2026-12-28-53-9494-PM.png) ![](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-16-2026-12-29-23-7777-PM.png?width=449&height=450&name=image-png-Jul-16-2026-12-29-23-7777-PM.png)**   **To ensure best analysis results, make sure the checks pass prior to running the main analyses. If the tests fail, please edit the imports using Edit button (![](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-25-2026-09-21-29-4917-AM.png?width=25&height=30&name=image-png-Jun-25-2026-09-21-29-4917-AM.png)) to correct the time zone or reimport the data after correcting it externally.** Keep in mind: the cleaner the input data is the more valuable insights you get. If issues are found during the configuration check, make sure your data uses the correct units and timezone. If you need to correct the data file and import it again, you can refer to the following articles for help with uploading your data file: - [Prepare a supported data file for import](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/import-data-supported-file-formats?hsLang=en). - [Import a custom data file](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/eko-q/custom-data-file-upload?hsLang=en) If no issues are found, you can move on to your data overview: [Preview and review sensor data.](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/eko-q/preview-data?hsLang=en) - [Start here](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/start-here?hsLang=en) - [Set up your EKO Q workspace](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/set-up-your-eko-q-workspace?hsLang=en) - [Import and check data](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/import-and-check-data?hsLang=en) - [Run analysis](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/run-analysis?hsLang=en) - [Understand reports and plots](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/understand-reports-and-plots?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Report overview](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/understand-reports-and-plots?hsLang=en#report-overview) - [Test Summary](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/understand-reports-and-plots?hsLang=en#test-summary) - [Detailed Report and plots](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/understand-reports-and-plots?hsLang=en#detailed-report-and-plots) - [Troubleshooting and limits](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting-and-limits?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Upload troubleshooting](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting-and-limits?hsLang=en#upload-troubleshooting) - [Plans, limits, and coverage](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting-and-limits?hsLang=en#plans-limits-and-coverage) [![Logo\_primary logo+tagline\_email size\_RGB](https://eko-support.eko-instruments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_primary%20logo+tagline_email%20size_RGB.png?width=194&height=43&name=Logo_primary%20logo+tagline_email%20size_RGB.png "Logo_primary logo+tagline_email size_RGB")](http://eko-instruments.com) [eko-instruments.com](https://eko-instruments.com/) Copyright © 2025, eu.eko-instruments.com ![EKO Instruments](https://eko-instruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EKO-footer-logo.svg) ## Contact & Customer Support - E: eko-q@eko-instruments.com Certificates: ![ASTM certificate](https://eko-instruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/astm-cert.svg) ![ISO certificate](https://eko-instruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/iso-cert.svg) ![IEC certificate](https://eko-instruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/iec-cert.svg) ![HMEI certificate](https://eko-instruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hmei-cert.svg) © 2026 EKO Instruments Co., Ltd. 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