IoT and other systems live visualization
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In the Digital Twin ecosystem, a Sensor is the fundamental data container used to bridge your physical hardware with the digital world. Think of a sensor as a "smart bucket" that can store, display, and analyze information from any source.
What is a Sensor?
Each sensor is a unique data point within your workspace. You can assign each one a custom name, security password (if required), and specific parameters to fit your use case.
Where does the data come from?
Sensors are designed to be highly compatible. They can receive real-time information from:
Industrial Machinery: PLCs or factory floor equipment.
External APIs: Third-party software services.
Physical IoT Sensors: Hardware measuring temperature, humidity, or vibration.
Custom Integrations: Any system capable of sending data packets.
Supported Data Types Our sensors are versatile and can hold a wide variety of data formats, including:
Numeric: Int (Whole numbers), Float (Decimals), Byte.
Text: String, URL, Webhook-URL.
Temporal: DateTime stamps for precise logging.
The Benefit: A Single Source of Truth
By utilizing Sensors, you eliminate the need to jump between multiple proprietary software platforms. You can visualize and analyze all your machine data, environmental metrics, and system statuses directly within the Digital Twin app and Admin Portal - all in one place.
Interactive Sensor Types
While most sensors are used to display passive data (like temperature or speed), the URL and Webhook types allow your Digital Twin to become an active workstation.
🌐 URL (In-App Webview)
When a sensor is configured as a URL type, the Digital Twin app creates an integrated experience for the user.
How it works: Instead of just seeing a link, the app opens a built-in Webview directly within the interface.
The Benefit: Users can view live dashboards (like Grafana or PowerBI), digital manuals, or internal web tools without ever leaving the Digital Twin environment.
🔘 Webhook (Interactive Buttons)
A Webhook sensor acts as a remote control. It generates an interactive button within the Digital Twin app that can be pressed to execute an action.
How it works: When the button is pressed, the system sends a request to a pre-defined external URL.
The Benefit: You can trigger physical actions - like opening a security gate, calling for a supervisor, or resetting a machine - directly from your 3D view.