Plots¶
Plots are the standard reporting tool used to visualize signal variation during a time period in the DataPortal.
You can design a report to visualize data for multiple signals for the same time period, and/or compare an identical signal from multiple machines.
Configure a plot by following the steps below:
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Select Reports from the left-hand menu to expand the DataPortal reporting menu.
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Go to Reporting Tools > Plots.
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Set up the general parameters and the Plot specific parameters (described in the section below) to configure your Plot.
Example
The following example shows data for an identical signal (Electric Motor - Temperature) from 2 different machines within a time range of 2 hours. For each measurement, the unit is displayed on the axis and in the tool tip.
Plot Specific Parameters¶
The following settings are specific to Plots and extend the general configuration options.
| Configuration Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Configure Plot | Select the time range and aggregation interval for the data to be visualized. The chosen bucket size determines the time unit (e.g. second, minute, hour) used to group the data points 1. |
| Visualisation Options | Choose from various line styles to define how data is displayed: - Line (default) - Dashed Line - Dotted Line - Heavy Line - Step - Column |
| Chart Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show all | Resets the Plot to the default zoom level, displaying the entire selected time range. Note: After applying a zoom, this button may be greyed out until you click within the chart and select a new area. It is used to quickly return to the full view of the data. |
| Apply Zoom | Drag a frame with the mouse pointer over a desired time interval to zoom into that period. If the Plot is already zoomed in, clicking Apply Zoom refines the resolution of data points by automatically switching the bucket size to the highest available resolution for that zoomed interval. |
| 5 Sec. | Enables real-time monitoring by refreshing the data every 5 seconds. |
| Export Menu | Provides multiple options to share or save the report: - Request raw dataset - Download image formats: PNG, JPEG, PDF - Export data as CSV or XLSX - Print chart - Share link: Copy to clipboard or Input into address bar to save the report URL as a browser favorite. See note 2. |
Plot Export of Raw Data¶
The Request raw dataset option from the Export Menu allows to export the raw data of a configured Plot.
Note
When the configuration of the machine data Plot exceeds the maximum of 10 machines and 10 signals for a time range of up to 7 days, the Request raw dataset option is greyed out and a mouseover message with the allowed configuration settings will appear.
Once the export is completed, an email containing a download link for the corresponding *.csv file will be sent to the user.
Note
The download link is valid for 24 hours only.
To export the raw data for a configured Plot, proceed as follows:
- Configure the Plot with a time range of max. 7 days, 10 machines and 10 signals.
- Click Apply.
- Click the Export icon.
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Select Request raw dataset option.
Figure 2: Request Raw Dataset -
Select the desired option for the time stamp settings.
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Click SEND REQUEST.
Figure 3: Request Raw Dataset - Send Request A confirmation that the request has been processed will be displayed.
Figure 4: Request Raw Dataset - Confirmation -
Check the inbox of your user email address.
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Once the export has finished, an email with the download link for the .csv file is received.
Figure 5: Request Raw Dataset - Email -
Download the provided
*.csvfile.
The raw data within the *.csv file can be used for further processing and analysis.
Accessing Reports Through Widgets¶
Widgets that display Time Series Data have a graph icon 
in the upper right-hand corner. Click on the icon to open the Report Parameters for the signals displayed in the widget.
The report allows you to view the historical variations of the selected signal for a given time period.