Time Series Table Widget Node Configuration Guide

The Time Series Table Widget Node presents structured data across multiple rows and columns, enabling users to view event-based or time-stamped values in a tabular format. This widget is ideal for tracking historical metrics and many more..



Step-by-Step: How to Configure the Time Series Table Widget Node

  1. Add the widget

    • Drag the Time Series Table Widget Node from the Visualizations panel to the canvas.

  2. Connect the widget to the data source

    • Link the widget to one or more upstream workflow nodes that output the fields you want displayed in each column.

    • Each column must be assigned a valid JSON key.

  3. Open configuration

    • Double-click the widget to open the configuration panel.


General Settings

Field Requirement Description
Widget Name* Required Name shown on the dashboard (e.g., Production Events).
Table Type Required Select Regular (fixed columns).
Hide Device Name Optional Hide the UID or label name from the table.
Refresh Interval (seconds) Optional How often the table refreshes (default: 60 seconds).
 

Column Configuration

Each column must be configured individually. The following options are available per column:

Field Requirement Description
JSON Key* Required Key from the JSON payload used for this column.
Column Name* Required Header label for the column.
Field Type* Required Choose one:
- Data Source
- Event Date
- Workflow Field
Interface to Link To Optional Link to a dashboard from this column (for drilldowns).
Column Calculation Optional Aggregation or transformation (e.g., Sum, Last).
Time Range / Value Optional For time-based columns, define range and duration.
Pre Symbol / Post Symbol Optional Symbols like $, %, etc., before or after values.
Decimal Places Optional Number of decimal points shown.
Thousands Comma Optional Format large values with commas (e.g., 1,000).
 

Repeat for each column as needed.


Conditional Formatting

Field Requirement Description
Color Fill Type Optional Choose:
- Value Background Only
- Entire Cell
Conditional Link To Optional Set conditions that trigger dashboard redirection.
 

File Export Settings (FTP)

Field Requirement Description
FTP Server Address Optional Destination server for file export.
FTP Username Optional Authentication for FTP.
FTP Password Optional Secure FTP access credentials.
 

Tooltip & Interface Settings

Field Requirement Description
Enable Tooltip Optional Toggle to display tooltips for each cell or row.
Tooltip Text Optional Optional custom text shown in tooltip.
Add to Interface* Required Assign this widget to one or more interfaces.
 

Grouping & Display

Field Requirement Description
Select Label Optional Use saved device label to group tables.
Grouped Display Mode Optional Choose:
- No Grouping
- Group by Label Value
- Group by Label Name
Number of Widgets to Display Optional Max number of grouped widgets rendered.
 

Best Practices

  • Use clear column names to reflect data origin or meaning

  • Link columns to relevant dashboards for fast navigation

  • Apply color rules to highlight critical states or thresholds

  • Use “Event Date” for time series consistency across rows

  • Set pre/post symbols for metrics like currency, percentages, units

 Use Cases

  • View event logs by timestamp

  • Track operational parameters per asset

  • Display device statuses or error history

  • Show workflow or production values in a readable format


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I filter by date in the widget?

A: The widget itself doesn’t filter, but upstream logic can restrict data based on date/time.

Q: How does conditional formatting work?

A: You define rules for value ranges or states; the background color changes accordingly.

Q: Can I link each row to a detailed dashboard?

A: Yes. Use the Interface to Link To field on each column or enable Conditional Link To rules.