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Devices

Subscription access level

This section describes all general operations that a Subscription access level user can perform with Devices.

What are devices in Inimco.facts?​

In Inimco.facts, devices represent a range of industrial equipment that are connected and monitored through IoT technology. These devices can include process equipment, manufacturing robots, conveyor belts, sensors on production lines, or any machinery integrated with smart technology. They are equipped with sensors that capture various data points, such as operational temperatures, pressures, mechanical positions, or energy consumption. This data is streamed to Inimco.facts, where it's used to monitor performance, predict maintenance needs, and optimize operational efficiency.

We’ll create a devices and device templates with capabilities. Each device is always assigned to one specific device template. One device template can be used multiple times.

What can we do with devices in Inimco.facts?​

  • Dashboard Visualization: Data from devices, including their capabilities, can be presented in a dashboard format. This visual representation allows for easy monitoring and analysis of device data.
  • Device Mapping: Users can map devices, which means linking specific device data in JSON format to a particular device within their subscription. Device mapping is based on the capabilities of each device as defined in IoT Central, and it customizes the device overview screen to display only the most relevant parameters and data fields for the user.
  • Raw Data Inspection: Users have the ability to view the raw JSON data emitted by devices. This raw data encompasses all the unprocessed information generated by the device, which may include sensor readings, performance metrics, and operational status updates. Viewing this data can be crucial for troubleshooting and understanding the device's functioning in detail.
  • Device Configuration: Users can access and potentially adjust the device configuration. This involves settings and parameters that dictate how the device operates within IoT Central. Configuration may affect how data is collected, reported, and how the device responds to certain conditions.

Procedures​

View device data on a dashboard​

  1. Log in to Inimco.facts.
  2. Navigate to Devices.
  3. Select a device.
  4. Navigate to the Overview tab.

View device's capabilities​

  1. Log in to Inimco.facts.
  2. Navigate to Devices.
  3. Select a device.
  4. Navigate to the Capabilities tab.

Map a JSON path to a device's capability​

  1. Log in to Inimco.facts.
  2. Navigate to Devices.
  3. Select a device.
  4. Navigate to the Mapping tab.
  5. In the Value JSON path, enter the JSON path that you need to map to a device's capability.
  6. From the Device field, select the required device.
  7. From the Capability field, select the required capability.
  8. If required, click +ADD MAPPING to add another entry.
  9. Click Save.

View raw JSON data from a device​

  1. Log in to Inimco.facts.
  2. Navigate to Devices.
  3. Select a device.
  4. Navigate to the Raw data tab.
  5. Select the entry where you want to view the data. The entries are time-based.

View the device configuration​

  1. Log in to Inimco.facts.
  2. Navigate to Devices.
  3. Navigate to the Configuration tab.