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Data Point Template

Data Point Template

The Data Point Template page is used to define and manage data points that are collected from connected devices and machines. Data point templates provide a standardized structure for capturing and processing IoT data across the system.

Purpose​

Data Point Templates help users:

  • Define machine parameters for monitoring.
  • Standardize data collection across devices.
  • Configure data types and measurement units.
  • Organize data points into categories.
  • Enable consistent data processing and reporting.

Data Point Information​

The following fields are available when creating or editing a Data Point Template.

FieldDescription
NameUnique name of the data point.
Parsing KeyIdentifier used to map incoming device data to the data point.
CategoryCategory used to group similar data points.
Data TypeDefines the type of value collected from the device.
UnitMeasurement unit associated with the data point.
Lookup KeyReference key used when the Data Type is set to Lookup.
Decimal PlacesNumber of decimal places to be displayed for Double data types.
StatusIndicates whether the data point is Active or Inactive.
DescriptionAdditional information about the data point.

Supported Data Types​

The system supports the following data types:

  • Numeric
  • String
  • Boolean
  • Double
  • Int32
  • UInt32
  • Int64
  • UInt64
  • Float
  • Date Time
  • Lookup

Conditional Fields​

Certain fields are displayed based on the selected Data Type.

Double​

When Double is selected as the Data Type:

  • The Decimal Places field becomes available.
  • Users must specify the number of decimal places to be used.

Lookup​

When Lookup is selected as the Data Type:

  • The Lookup Key field becomes available.
  • The Unit field is hidden.
  • Users must provide a valid lookup key.

Validation Rules​

The following validations are applied:

Name​

  • Required field.
  • Maximum length: 35 characters.
  • Supports letters, numbers, spaces, hyphens (-), underscores (_), ampersands (&), and parentheses ().

Parsing Key​

  • Required field.
  • Maximum length: 35 characters.
  • Supports letters, numbers, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).
  • Must be unique for proper data mapping.

Decimal Places​

  • Required only for Double data types.
  • Allowed range: 0 to 10.

Lookup Key​

  • Required only when Data Type is Lookup.

Status​

Users can set the template status as:

  • Active
  • Inactive

Only active templates are available for use in IoT configurations.

Description​

The Description field can be used to provide additional details regarding the purpose and usage of the data point template.