Configuring sensor readings data sources

Create data sources to import data readings from sensors.

Before you begin

If you want to configure a preview card to display an interactive graph of sensor readings for an associated sensor data source, then you must ensure that the following criteria are met:
  • The column that contains the sensor readings in the acquisition source for the sensor readings data source must be named Reading.
  • The Name property of the sensor readings data source must match the Name property of the sensor data source.
For more information about configuring the display of sensor readings for an associated sensor data source, see Configuring the display of sensor data.

Procedure

  1. Create a data source that has a data source definition type of From my own source with my own property mapping.
    Note: In the Create Data Source window, you must select None from the Geometry format list.
  2. Select the new data source, and click the Minimal Properties tab.
    1. For Start date and time, select details for the start date and time of the sensor reading.
    2. For End date and time, select details for the end date and time of the sensor reading.
  3. Optional: Configure the settings on the Security, Routing, and Appearance tabs according to your requirements.