Adding parameter containers

Name

Enter a name for the container.

The name is used in the tool configuration process and in the file structure when storing the JSON files.

Identifier (this is generated)

Unique identifier of the container that is generated automatically by the software and used internally for further processing. This identifier forms part of the name of the target directory on the associated endpoint.

Container description

Add optional description text. The description text is displayed under the "Containers" tab.

Container type

Select the container type.

For a parameter container, select the "Parameter" value. The relevant fields for the parameter container are then displayed in the dialog window.

Update strategy

Specify the update strategy of the container:

• Triggered
• Cyclic

Update interval

Specify the update interval for cyclic data acquisition. The update interval describes the time between two successive cycles. Each cycle consists of reading and transferring data and takes about 100 ms. For example, an update interval of 5 ms results in a cyclical output interval of approx. 105 ms.

The maximum value for the update interval is 31 days.

Device groups

Assigned device groups

Select the device groups for data acquisition. All groups created under the "Groups" tab are available here.

[+] button

Create a new group and assign it to this container.

Options

Enable container: Data container is collecting data

Specify whether the recording of data by the container is activated immediately after saving the container configuration.

Convert raw data into SI units

Activate the conversion of acquired raw data into SI units. INFORMATION: If you use the software in conjunction with the IoT Suite, conversion is not necessary because the conversion takes place in the IoT Suite itself.

Transmit data events of this container to endpoint

Activate or deactivate data transmission from this container to the selected endpoints.

Endpoints to store data events

Select one or more of the configured endpoints as the storage location for the recorded data. All entries created in the "Endpoints" menu are available here.

Inherit template from container library

Activate the inheriting of the data model of a configured library container. Changes in the library container are automatically applied to the container.

The "Inherited containers from library" edit box for selecting the library container is displayed.

Inherited containers from library

Select one or more of the configured library containers to inherit the data model specified in them. All entries created in the "Library" menu are available here. The parameters contained in the selected library container are added to the "Entered parameters" area but cannot be edited there.

Entered parameters (NOTE: To save data, make sure that a parameter is not added to more than one container)

[+ Add one] button

Add one parameter for data recording.

[+ Add multiple] button

Add multiple parameters simultaneously for data recording.

Function in the [Import parameters from JSON file] submenu

Add parameters for data acquisition by importing a JSON or a CSV file exported from Excel, for example.

See also Parameters.

Function in the [Export parameters to JSON file] submenu

Export the currently created parameter list for data acquisition as a JSON file.

See also Parameters.

Function in the [Import parameters from library] submenu

Import parameters for data acquisition from a library container. Changes in the library container are not automatically applied to the container.

Estimates

Estimate of the events and data transmission rates generated by the configuration. The estimate can be updated via a button.