http://docs.optrix.com.au/ Wed, 27 May 2026 01:28:00 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8 http://docs.optrix.com.au/_media/wiki:dokuwiki.svg http://docs.optrix.com.au/ http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:add_panels Adding Panels to your Dashboard Press the Add button (shown on the right) to add a new channel and panel to your dashboard. When you press the button, a text-box will appear below it. Start typing the name of the asset, followed by the name of the property that you'd like to add as a channel. As soon as you see it available in the list, left-click. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:analogue_channels Analogue Channels An analogue channel is a number that is continuous - it will often include decimals and values will move between low and high. For example, the current temperature, wind speed or barometric pressure are all examples of analogue channels. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:analytic Analytic Dashboards Analytic dashboards - sometimes referred to as reports in Data Explorer - are some of the more exotic data visualisations that the system has to offer. They are used to compare and contrast points of data. They aren't as flexible or interactive as the normal anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:bar_chart Bar Charts Bar Charts are the standard way of looking at the live value of an analogue channel in a dashboard panel. The height of the bar indicates the value of the channel (or channels, as this type of panel can show several channels at once). If you've set up a custom colour gradient in ARDI, these bars will also change colour to match that colour scheme. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:channel_navigation_menu Navigation Menu When you left-click a channel in Data Explorer, you'll usually open the Navigation Menu. This allows you to explore the channel further, by leaving your current dashboard and opening something new. If you've selected a single measurement channel, there are several choices you can make. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:channels Measurement Channels In Data Explorer, we call a single property on an asset a measurement channel. Measurement channels are displayed on panels. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:dashboard_types Dashboard Types There are a few distinct types of dashboard that Data Explorer will create for you. Live Live dashboards show current values and will automatically update as new information comes in. They're intended to let you know what is going on at the moment, so you can watch the behaviour of your assets as-it-happens. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:discrete_channels Discrete Channels An discrete channel is a number that is not continuous. It will usually be an integer (ie. no decimal points), and the different numbers often describe a state. For example, the signal that a door is open, that it's daytime or that a machine is in a particular mode. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:discrete_chart Discrete/Status Charts Discrete Charts (or Status Charts) are the standard way of looking at the historical value of an discrete channel in a dashboard panel. It provides a horizontal bar-graph showing different colours for the various values the discrete value went through during the dashboards time-frame. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:edit_menu Edit Menu The edit menu appears when you right-click on a panel or channel in the Data Explorer. The options will be a combination of those below... Rename When right-clicking panels only Allows you to enter a new title for the panel. Remove Removes the channel or the panel from the dashboard. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:gauge Gauge Charts Gauge Charts are an optional way of looking at the live value of an analogue channel in a dashboard panel. While they are very good for determining if a value is approaching its limits, they aren't very good for comparing measurements - for that, the bar chart is preferred. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:header_bar Header Bar The header bar is at the top of each of your dashboards. Name and Navigation On the left you'll find the name of the report, and you may also find some navigation options to help you navigate between assets. You can left-click the report name to change it. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:heatmap Heatmap A Heatmap is one of the several types of analytic report you can generate in Data Explorer. Line-charts start to become quite difficult to read once you reach 5 or more channels of data - they obscure one-another and can be challenging to interpret. A heatmap converts each of your channel values to a anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:historical_data_dashboard Historical Data Dashboard Historical dashboards are almost identical to live dashboards, except for the different panel types. Historical panels are made up of line charts and discrete charts. Unlike live dashboards, historical dashboards don't update when new data arrives. However, you can refresh them whenever you like by using the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:history_switch Switching to Historical Dashboards You can convert a live dashboard into a historical one at any time. This dynamically changes the layout and appearance of the different panels that make up your dashboard. It will convert your bar charts to line charts, your discrete values to status charts and your anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:line_chart Line Charts Line Charts are the standard way of looking at the historical value of an analogue channel in a dashboard panel. It provides a simple line graph showing the value of the channel (or channels, as this type of panel can show several channels at once) over time. Interactions anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:link_panel Link Panel The link panel appears on the right-hand side of the dashboard when the dashboard is specific to a single asset. It contains buttons that let you navigate to the standard ARDI pages, including the diagram, media list and map. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:live_data_dashboard Live Data Dashboard In most cases, you'll first enter Data Explorer on a live data dashboard. Live dashboards are one of several different kinds of dashboard that the Data Explorer supports. At the top of the page you'll find the header bar, which gives you the name of the report and has a few controls. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:milestone_charts Timeline Charts Timeline Charts are the standard way of looking at the historical value of text channel in a dashboard panel. Every time the value changes across the timeline, you'll see a dot, a dashed-line and the updated value. Because there's no upper or lower bound to text data, the text is spread out vertically to try and avoid collisions between nearby values. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:opening_a_dashboard Opening a Data Explorer Dashboard You can open Data Explorer dashboards a variety of ways, but the two easiest methods are... * Clicking on Explore Data from the menu in the ARDI Diagram, or * Clicking on the Data Explorer link in the ARDI Dashboard anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:page_layout Dashboard Page Layout The Data Explorer page is broken into two pieces. The first - at the top of the screen - is the header bar. This tells you which dashboard you're looking at, and provides a number of controls. The second is the body of your dashboard, which includes a number of anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:panel_types Panel Types There are several different types of panel, designed to show different kinds of channel. Live Panels The bar chart is the most common type of panel to display live analogue data. You can also use the gauge if you're trying to display where your value lies compared to your upper and lower limits. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:panels Panels Data Explorer dashboards are made up of panels, which can be re-sized and moved around the page. Each panel has a particular type, and will show one or more channels of data. Moving a Panel You can move a panel by clicking-and-dragging on the lighter-grey bar at the top, the same way you'd move a window around on your normal PC desktop. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:parallel_coordinate_chart Parallel Coordinate Chart A Parallel Coordinate Chart is one of the several types of analytic report you can generate in Data Explorer. Where traditional scatter plots only show two values at a time, a Parallel Coordinate Chart can show many more, allowing you to see when multiple channels are related to one-another. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:scatter_plot Scatter Plot A Scatter Plot is one of the several types of analytic report you can generate in Data Explorer. This style of analytic directly compares two values over time to see if there are any patterns in behaviour. Accessing the Analytic (Easy) It is accessible from the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:sidebar Data Explorer Introduction Opening a Dashboard Page Layout Live Dashboard Historical Dashboards Analytic Dashboards Heatmap PCC Scatter Plot X-Bar-R Chart ARDI Main Menu anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:start ARDI Data Explorer Data Explorer gives you access to simple, dynamic data dashboards. While Grafana is ideal for creating pre-made, web-based dashboards to present to people inside and outside your organisation, the dashboards are fixed - someone who understands Grafana has to create each one. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:text Text Panel Text Panels are the standard way of looking at the live value of an discrete channel in a dashboard panel. The panel displays the current value (as text rather than as a number) of one or more discrete channels. If you've configured colours for each of your lookup values in ARDI, the background of the panel will automatically change to that colour, making it easy to determine the status at-a-glance. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000 http://docs.optrix.com.au/dexplore:x-bar-r X-Bar-R Chart An X-Bar-R chart is a chart used in statistical process control, designed to indicate how accurately a value in your process is being controlled. The chart is one of the several types of analytic report you can generate in Data Explorer. The chart is designed to show when - and by how much - a value has differed from its target value. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:16 +0000