Upload and Tag Images

You can upload images such as schematics, process and instrument drawings, satellite images, etc., in order to view and analyze data in context.

You can tag the images to associate sensor groups, facilities, or other data to them and consult this data when viewing the image in your dashboard or workspace.

You can import image files in JPEG, PNG, SVG and PDF formats.

Tag Sensors in an Image

To import an image file:

  1. Go to Data Images.
  2. Click New Image Import.
  3. Upload your image and select Import.

To tag an image:

  1. Once you've uploaded the image, click on the three dots icon beside it and select Tag Image.
  2. Select the kind of tag you want to add to the image:
    • Latest sensor value: Display the latest value for a sensor or group of sensors on the image.
      Note: Data is retrieved at the interval defined in the sensor configuration. The default is 5 minutes.

      We recommend setting the workspace to auto refresh when using latest sensor values.

    • Tag with clickable icon: Add an icon on the image which opens a list of associated sensors, workspaces, or facilities. For sensors, their latest values are also shown.
    • Text: Add a text box on the image.
  3. Draw a rectangle over the part of the image where you want to position the tag.
    Tip: The rectangle you draw determines the center point of the tag; it does not define the exact shape. You can always resize or reposition these afterwards. See Edit Image Tags.
  4. In the pop-up, fill out the details:
    • Latest sensor value:
      1. Select a sensor or sensor group. Then click Next.
      2. If you want to, modify the sensor names, decimal places, or unit settings.
        Tip: Keep the sensor names short so they don't take up as much space on the image.
      3. You can set high and low limits for the sensors to show their latest values in a certain color if they go outside these limits. To configure these, expand the sensor and then click on Show Source Adjustments. You can also change the colors.
    • Tag with clickable icon:
      1. Select one or more data sources, sensor groups, workspaces, or facilities to associate to this tag.
      2. Give the tag a name or use the default that is generated.
      3. Select an icon from the drop-down to represent the tag.
    • Text: Enter the text you want to add to the image.
  5. Click Create.
  6. Once you have finished tagging, click Save.

See also: Add an Image to a Workspace.

Parent topic: Images and Tagging