MindConnect Element plugins¶

A MindConnect Element is the connecting element between an asset and Insights Hub.

MindConnect Nano is an example of a MindConnect Element. For every MindConnect Element, there is a corresponding MindConnect type; this is "core.mcnano" for MindConnect Nano.

To connect a MindConnect Element, you need to configure it with the respective MindConnect Element plugin. You can find the MindConnect plugin in the asset detail view.

Connecting a MindConnect Element to Insights Hub involves the following steps:

Onboarding¶

• Create an asset with the MindConnect type of your MindConnect Element
• Configure the required network settings to connect your MindConnect Element
• Onboard your MindConnect Element with a configuration file

Data mapping¶

• Add data source
• Add data point
• Connecting data point and variable

For more information on these steps and to connect a MindConnect Element, refer to Onboarding MindConnect Elements.