Create an asset type

For more information on asset types, see Asset types.

To create an asset type:

1. In the left pane, select Visualization > Asset Explorer.

2. From the Assets/Asset Types selector, select Asset Types.

3. In the toolbar, select Add Asset Type.

4. In the right pane, complete the following fields:

   • Asset Type – Enter a name to identify the asset type.

   • Description – (Optional) Add a description for the asset type.

5. Select the Metadata tab.

6. For each metadata to add to the asset type, select Add Metadata and complete the following fields:

   • Metadata – Enter an identifier for the metadata.

   • Value – Enter the value for the metadata.

     Note: The value must match the selected type. The following date/time format is supported: MM/DD/(YY)YY hh:mm(:ss)

   • Type – Select the value type from the dropdown list.

   • UOM – If the type is Integer or Double, select the unit of measure for the value.

7. Select the Properties tab.

8. Select Add Stream Type Reference, select the stream in the Select Stream Type window, and then select Add.

   The stream type reference is listed in the Properties tab.

9. To configure statuses for the asset type, select the Status tab and select Add Status Configuration.

10. In the Select Property window, select the property that determines the asset status and select Continue.

    You can only specify one property to determine the asset status, and that property must have enumerated states or string values.

    Tip: You can switch to a different property by selecting the icon.

11. Select Add Value Mapping, enter a value, then select the status icon to map the status (Good, Warning, Bad) for each value.

    If the value entered does not match a value in the stream, the status displayed for the stream is Unknown.

12. To save the asset, select Save.