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title: PQ Canvass Setup Guide & Resources | Power Monitors, Inc.
description: Get started with PQ Canvass — PMI's secure cloud platform for power quality data analysis. Quick start guide, video, white papers, and 24/7 support.
---
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Getting Started
# PQ Canvass Setup Guide & Resources
PQ Canvass is PMI's secure cloud platform for power quality data analysis. Upload recordings, run reports, visualize trends, and unlock AI-powered insights with Merlin™ — all from your browser.
[Access Merlin™ Resources](https://info.powermonitors.com/merlin-getting-started)
Need help? Support is available 24/7 at (800) 296-4120
Have a PQ question? Ask Merlin™—free.
Email or text us your toughest PQ questions and get answers backed by decades of PQ experience with Merlin™.
Standard messaging/data rates may apply.
[Email Merlin™](mailto:askmerlin@powermonitors.com?subject=PQ%20Question%20for%20Merlin) [Text Merlin™](sms:+15403833144)
Quick Start — 4 Steps to Get Going
[Quickstart Guide](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/Training%20and%20Tech%20Support/PQ%20Canvass%20Quickstart%20Guide.pdf)
### [1 Sign in to PQ Canvass Log in with your account credentials](https://pqcanvass.powermonitors.com/)
### [2 Upload your recordings Transfer files from PMI View or ProVision](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/Training%20and%20Tech%20Support/PQ%20Canvass%20Quickstart%20Guide.pdf)
3
### Analyze and report
Explore stripcharts, events, and compliance reports
### [4 Add Merlin™ for AI insights Get plain-English answers about your data](https://info.powermonitors.com/merlin-getting-started)
## Documentation & Resources
3 resources
### [Quickstart Guide Step-by-step setup, configuration tips, and best-practice monitoring examples to get you up and running Start here Download PDF](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/Training%20and%20Tech%20Support/PQ%20Canvass%20Quickstart%20Guide.pdf)
### [Spec Sheet Platform specifications, supported recorders, features, and system requirements for PQ Canvass Download PDF](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/Training%20and%20Tech%20Support/PQCanvassSpec.pdf)
### [White Papers Technical papers on compliance reports, harmonics, flicker, and Merlin™ AI analysis — filtered to PQ Canvass Browse Library](https://powermonitors.com/whitepapers/?whitepaper_search=PQ+Canvass&whitepaper_topic=)
### Cybersecurity — how PQ Canvass keeps your data safe
Security-first design, NERC CIP-013 compliance, third-party penetration testing, and U.S.-based data hosting.
[Download the flyer](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/PQ%20Canvass%20and%20PMI%20View%20Cybersecurity%20Flyer.pdf) [Read the white paper](https://powermonitors.com/whitepapers/pq-canvass-and-cybersecurity/)
[](https://powermonitors.vids.io/videos/a79fd5bf1114eacb2e/introduction-to-pq-canvass)
## Watch: Introduction to PQ Canvass
A quick walkthrough of the PQ Canvass interface — uploading recordings, navigating reports, and finding the tools you'll use most.
[View All PQ Canvass Videos](https://powermonitors.vids.io/videos?q=pq+canvass)
## Software & Platforms
4 products
### [ Merlin™ — AI-Powered PQ Analysis in PQ Canvass Turn 5 hours of manual analysis into 15 minutes. Get severity-ranked findings on the AI Dashboard, investigate issues with Merlin™ Chat, and generate customer letters and reports with the Document Writer. Get Started](https://info.powermonitors.com/merlin-getting-started)
### [Log in to PQ Canvass Already purchased? Sign in to access your dashboard, recordings, and reports. Sign In](https://pqcanvass.powermonitors.com/)
### [PMI View — iOS Mobile app for field configuration and data retrieval Learn More](https://powermonitors.com/product/pmi-view/)
### [PMI View — Windows Desktop app for recorder management and data download Learn More](https://powermonitors.com/product/pmi-view-windows/)
### [ProVision Advanced data analysis and reporting software Learn More](https://powermonitors.com/download/provision-page/?tmstv=1695302293)
## Training & Education
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### [On-Site Training Free · Customized Free training at your location — covers PQ investigations, product usage, and best practices. Request Training](https://info.powermonitors.com/on-site-training-general-interest)
### [Live Webinars Free · Online Free online classes covering power quality topics and how-tos for PMI tools. New sessions added regularly. See Schedule](https://info.powermonitors.com/no-cost-class-schedule)
### [PQ Essentials Course 7 Sessions · PDH Eligible Seven 60-minute weekly webinars for engineers and technicians. Eligible for 7 PDH credits and 0.7 CEUs. Enroll Now](https://info.powermonitors.com/seven-sessions-class)
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## Frequently Asked Questions
What is PQ Canvass?
PQ Canvass is PMI's secure, cloud-based platform for power quality data analysis. Upload recordings from any PMI recorder and access stripcharts, histograms, daily profiles, ITIC/CBEMA event analysis, compliance reports, and 3D harmonic graphs from any browser. Add Merlin™ for AI-powered analysis.
How do I get a PQ Canvass account?
Purchase access through the [PQ Canvass Access page](https://powermonitors.com/product/pq-canvass-access/). If you've already purchased and need credentials or have questions, contact our Tech Support team at [(800) 296-4120](tel:800-296-4120).
Which PMI recorders work with PQ Canvass?
PQ Canvass works with all current PMI power quality recorders, including Bolt, Revolution, Guardian, Seeker, and Boomerang. Recordings can be uploaded from PMI View (iOS or Windows) or transferred from ProVision®.
How does Merlin™ work inside PQ Canvass?
Merlin™ lives inside PQ Canvass and works on the recordings you've uploaded. It scans your data automatically, flags power quality issues, summarizes trends, and lets you ask questions in plain English (e.g. “What caused the voltage sag last Tuesday?”) instead of stepping through waveforms manually. [Get started with Merlin™](https://info.powermonitors.com/merlin-getting-started).
How is PQ Canvass different from ProVision?
ProVision® is desktop software that runs on a single PC, while PQ Canvass is a cloud platform you access from any browser. PQ Canvass adds collaboration, automated compliance reports, 3D harmonic graphs, and Merlin™ AI analysis. View the side-by-side [ProVision vs. PQ Canvass comparison page](https://info.powermonitors.com/pqcanvass-provision-comparison).
Is my data secure in PQ Canvass?
**Yes.** PQ Canvass is built with security-first architecture, including encrypted connections, isolated account data, NERC CIP-013 compliance considerations, and U.S.-based data hosting. Regular third-party penetration testing verifies these safeguards. For the full breakdown, see our [Cybersecurity Flyer](https://info.powermonitors.com/hubfs/PQ%20Canvass%20and%20PMI%20View%20Cybersecurity%20Flyer.pdf) or our [Cybersecurity white paper](https://powermonitors.com/whitepapers/pq-canvass-and-cybersecurity/).
**Need more help?** Our Technical Support Team is available 24/7. Call [(800) 296-4120](tel:800-296-4120), visit the [Support Center](https://powermonitors.com/support/), or browse our [full training catalog](https://info.powermonitors.com/training).
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