1. Types of Gauges
| Gauge Type | Description |
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| Label Gauge | Displays a single raw channel value or a calculated channel value. |
| Linear Gauge | Displays a single raw or calculated channel value as a number with a horizontal bar showing the value between a minimum and maximum. |
| Vertical Linear Gauge | Displays a single raw or calculated channel value as a number with a vertical bar showing the value between a minimum and maximum. |
| Circular Gauge | Displays a single raw or calculated channel value as a number with a circular bar showing the value between a minimum and maximum. |
| Sparkline Gauge |
Displays a single raw channel value over a specified period of time as a number and a horizontal line that changes over time. |
| Status Gauge |
Displays whether a channel is active. Green = Active; Gray = Inactive. |
- Below is a consolidated appearance of all the gauges on the dashboard
2. Configuring Gauges
Step 1: Adding a Gauge and Datasource
- Add any gauge from the Add Widget Panel and Select a Data Source
- Click Add Data Source.
- Follow the prompts to select the correct data source.
Step 2: Choose a Channel
- From the dropdown list, select the correct channel.
- Choose a channel as needed.
Step 3: Configure the Gauge Settings
- From the options, configure the Gauge settings as shown below:
- From the options, configure the Gauge settings as shown below:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Calculations | Performs front-end calculations for the selected channel over the dashboard's period. Options include Sum, Average, Max, and Min. |
| Transparent Background | Makes the gauge background transparent, allowing it to overlay other dashboard elements. |
| Display Title | Adds a title to the gauge, which can be centered or left-aligned. |
| Override Text Settings | Modifies the font color, style and size for the Channel attribute name and value for that gauge. |
| Add Link | Allows adding a link to a dashboard or URL: – Enter the name of the dashboard or the URL. – Choose to open in the same window or a new tab. – Set a display name (max 45 characters). |
- Enable Calculations
- Transparent Background
- Display Title
- Override Text Settings
- Add Link
Step 4: Understanding Channel Settings
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Display Name
- Customize the name of the channel for better identification.
- Example: Rename "Auger 1 RPM" to "Drill Speed RPM" if necessary.
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Precision & Units of Measurement (UOM)
- Min & Max: Defines the scale (e.g., 0 to 300 as shown in the screenshot).
- Precision: Defines decimal accuracy (e.g., 0.00, 0.000).
- UOM (Unit of Measurement): Select the appropriate unit (e.g., ft, RPM, °C).
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Enable Alarm 🔔 (Requires Permission)
- Enable Alarm – Set alerts for values exceeding a predefined range.
Show Good State – Highlights when values return to normal.
Stale Data Indicator – Warns when the gauge is not receiving updated data. - Example: Trigger an alarm if RPM exceeds 200.
- Enable Alarm – Set alerts for values exceeding a predefined range.
4. Stale Data Indicator ⏳
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- Notifies users when data is outdated or unresponsive.
- Useful for monitoring sensor connectivity and real-time updates.
3. Save Gauge Settings
- Save gauge settings once configured.
4. Accessing Gauge Settings
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Click on the three dots menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the gauge widget.
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The dropdown menu provides the following options:
- View 👁 – Expands the widget for a detailed look.
- Edit ✏️ – Opens the settings panel for customization. Feel free to swap between different gauge options.
- Duplicate 📄 – Creates a copy of the gauge widget.
- Export 📤 – Allows users to export the gauge data in csv format.
- Below is an example of a csv file.
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Time Auger 1 RPM(ft) 2025-03-21T19:37:20:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:21:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:22:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:23:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:24:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:25:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:26:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:27:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:28:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:29:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:30:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:31:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:32:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:33:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:34:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:35:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:36:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:37:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:38:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:39:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:40:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:41:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:42:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:43:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:44:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:45:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:46:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:47:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:48:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:49:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:50:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:51:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:52:208Z 0 2025-03-21T19:37:53:208Z 0
- Remove 🗑 – Deletes the gauge widget from the dashboard.