Mapping an aspect to a data source for MindConnect Software Agent¶
Data mapping is matching variables of an aspect with the respective data points of a data source.
- Variables of an aspect represent the Industrial IoT data.
- Data points of a data source represent the data of the MindConnect Software Agent.
To use the data of your MindConnect Software Agent you have to map them to the respective variables of an aspect.
Requirement¶
You have created an asset based on your desired aspect and asset type.
Browser compatibility
Microsoft Edge browser do have some issues with the user interface (example: "Mapping"). Use another browser like, "Chrome" or "Firefox".
Data mapping is done in two ways, which are mentioned and explained in below procedures.
Map a variable to a data point by using in-cell functionality¶
To map a variable to a data point by using in-cell "No Mapping available" functionality, follow these steps:
- Select the asset in the "Assets" tab, for example: "Wind turbine1".
- Click the MindConnect Software Agent Plugin icon.
- Click "No mapping available" to map a variable in the Data configuration view for the data points added.
- Enter and select the variable to map the data point.
Note
Only data types that match exactly with the aspects and variables are available. If they are different, the aspect can’t be connected to the data point.
Map a variable to a data point from the "Datapoint Mapping" option¶
To map a variable to a data point by "Datapoint Mapping" option, follow these steps:
- Select the asset in the "Assets" tab, for example: "Wind turbine1".
- Click the MindConnect Software Agent Plugin icon.
- Click "Datapoint Mapping" as shown in the image.
- Enter the mapping variable in the Assets tab to select the variable and click "Add Mapping".
- To map multiple data point, select another variable to be mapped and click "Add Mapping". The below show the multiple data mapping.
Result¶
The data point is now mapped to the variable. User can also perform mappings for multiple datapoints.
The following graphic shows a data mapped variable:
The following graphic shows a Multiple data mapped variable: