https://docs.optrix.com.au/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:56:04 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8 https://docs.optrix.com.au/_media/wiki:dokuwiki.svg https://docs.optrix.com.au/ https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:current_point Current Point Query The Current Point query is very similar to the Point query in most respects - except for the fact that it only ever shows the value of the property that was live at the time the query was made. This is true even if you have set your Grafana date filter to look at some time in the past - the Current Point query ignores your date range and provides the latest information. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:17 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:daemon Starting Grafana Automatically Getting Grafana to run automatically in the background is done differently depending on your operating system. Linux Instructions Windows Instructions anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:31:28 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:events Event Queries This type of Grafana query allows you to get records of ARDI events. This can be used to load information into Grafana tables, but is most frequently used to add annotations in Grafana, based on information in ARDI. Common examples include showing downtimes, production batches etc. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:33:01 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:example_queries Example Queries This page has a couple of simple queries that are used in Grafana-powered visualisations. Showing a trend of the current temperature TypePointQueryFinish Oven Zone 1.Oven Temperature Showing all temperatures inside a multi-zone oven anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:05:47 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:examples_of_ardi_in_grafana Examples of using ARDI Data in Grafana There are several ways you can use ARDI data in Grafana. Each of these is illustrated in this example. Queries One of the most common ways of using ARDI data in Grafana is adding ARDI queries to a panel. In the example, the data appearing in the charts is being taken from ARDI. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:18:21 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:install_the_ardi_plugin Installing the ARDI Plugin in Grafana To install the ARDI datasource for Grafana, you'll need to.... 1) Download the Plugin File 2) Extract the plugin file into your Grafana plugins directory (usually under data/plugins) of your Grafana install directory. 3) Open your Grafana settings (usually under anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:12:51 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:install_the_grafana_addon Installing the Grafana Addon To install the ARDI Grafana addon, download it from the Downloads area of the website. You can install it by copying the files to the /web/addons folder of your ARDI installation. Then enable the addon via Administration | Addons. Next Step anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:55:18 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:point Point Queries Point queries are simplest and most common type of query used. They allow you to create a time series around just one asset and property (the 'point'). When you make a Point query, you choose the asset to base the point on, then the property you would like to show. For example, the below chart shows the value of anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:32:52 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:profile Profile Queries Profile queries allow you to use your ARDI relationships as axes on your charts. Primary Axis The most common usage for profile charts is when you have several similar pieces of equipment doing a job side-by-side. In the Optrix Blast Furnace demo, we have three natural gas valves next to one-another. There is a anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:17 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:query_ardi_data Querying ARDI Data To make Grafana charts using ARDI data, you'll need to choose your ARDI data source when setting up a Grafana channel. A query is made up of several options.... Type There are a few different types of request. Type NameEffect anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:32:22 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:query_types Query Types This section provides more detail about the different types of query possible using ARDI and Grafana. The major types of query are... Point Queries Current Point Query Query Queries Selector Queries Table Query anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:26 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:query Query Queries This type of Grafana query allows you to use a full AQL-syntax query to get points from the ARDI server. History Remember to add 'GETHISTORY' if you want to request historical data - otherwise, it will only request live information. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:33:19 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:running_grafana_as_a_daemon Running Grafana as a Daemon If you've installed Grafana using the Ubuntu/Debian package manager, everything is already installed - you simply need to enable the service. Type the following commands... sudo systemctl daemon-reload sudo systemctl start grafana-server sudo systemctl enable grafana-server anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:32:12 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:running_grafana_as_a_service Running Grafana as a Windows Service The instructions below will allow you to run Grafana as a service on a Windows system. If you are installing on a system other than your ARDI server, you will need to download nssm. Open an administrative command prompt by searching for 'cmd' in your start menu, right-clicking anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:33:12 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:selector Selector Queries This type of Grafana query allows you to use an ARDI selector to get points from the ARDI server. See the selector documentation for more information about how selectors work. Examples appear below. Example Selectors My Machine.Temperature The Temperature property of My Machine anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:33:42 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:setup_the_data_source Setting Up the Data Source 1. Open Data Sources under the Configuration menu. 2. Press Add Data Source 3. Find and click on ARDI 4. Fill in the server name, remembering to include the 'http' or 'https' as required. 5. Press Save and Test anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:17 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:table Table Query A Table query creates tables giving current (ie. live) information about assets. Unlike Current Point, Table queries.... * Return values in a table, useful for both Table and SingleStat visualisations, and * Convert digital or enumeration properties into their text representations anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:50:17 +0000 https://docs.optrix.com.au/grafana:welcome Grafana Addon The Grafana addon allows you to use your ARDI data inside the Grafana package, allowing you to create beautiful charts and dashboards based on ARDI assets and their properties. Since ARDI and Grafana communicate with each-other, you'll need to install extensions for both products - an anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:33:47 +0000