Setting up widgets in the device details

Who can do it: Service provider
Where: Wialon Platform FleetSpace

Widgets enhance the device list by providing quick-access actions or displaying real-time data directly on the device row. In the device list, you can add chips and widgets.

See the complete list of available device widgets on the Customizing devices in Wialon Platform FleetSpace page.

The Timeline widget provides a visual summary of the device activity over a recent period.

1. Click Add widget in the device details.
2. Select the Timeline widget.
3. Select the data you want to display on the timeline. You can select up to 3 data types from the available ones.
4. Click the icon to apply the changes to all the devices.

The Device additional properties widget displays custom properties of the device (for example, SIM card number, unique device ID). To add the widget:

1. Click Add widget in the device details.
2. Under the Available widgets section, locate the Device additional properties widget.
3. Click the icon next to it.
4. Click the icon to add it to the Added widgets list.

To add the Telemetry (chart) widget:

1. Click the icon . next to Telemetry (chart).

2. Toggle the Left Y axis option.

   

3. Select the sensor type or the parameter you want to display in the left axis of the chart. To display a parameter, select the Set parameter manually option.

4. (Optional): If you use the Set parameter manually option, fill in the following fields:

   • Parameter system name: Enter the name of the parameter you want to display. For example, position.speed, will display the device speed.
   • Title: Sets the label for the axis, which is displayed on the chart, for example, Speed. For example, position.speed, will display the device speed.

5. Pick the color for the chart line and click Apply.

6. Enable the Use sensor name as title toggle to automatically use the sensor template name as the widget title. If you disable it, you can enter a custom Title.

7. Toggle the Right Y axis option and configure it the same way as the left Y axis.

8. Click the icon to save the widget configuration.

This single chart displays two different sets of data with their own scales and colors, making it easier to monitor their relationship and identify any correlations.

In the device details, you can configure Telemetry (cell), Counter (cell) and Sensor (cell) widgets.
To do this:

1. Navigate to the Devices page from the sidebar.
2. Click on any device in the list to open the details view.
3. Enable editor mode.
4. In the main body of the device details, click Add widget.
5. In the list of available widgets, find the necessary cell type and click the icon next to it.

The Telemetry (cell) widget displays a specific data point from a device, such as the number of satellites, voltage, or any other parameter, in a human-readable format.

To configure the Telemetry (cell) widget, follow these steps:

1. Parameter system name: Select the telemetry parameter you want to display from the dropdown list (for example, position.satellites).
2. Unit of measurement: Enter the unit for the parameter’s value (for example, V for voltage).
3. Title: Enter a descriptive title that will appear at the top of the widget (for example, Satellites).
4. Size: Select the size of the widget to control how much space it occupies.
5. Click the icon to add the cell.

The Sensor (cell) widget displays data from a pre-configured sensor in the device details view. You can add several Sensor cells for different sensor types.

To configure the Sensor (cell) widget, set the following options:

1. Sensor type: Select the type of sensor you want to display from the dropdown list (for example, Engine temperature).
2. Use sensor name as title: Enable this toggle to automatically use the sensor template name as the widget title. If you disable it, you can enter a custom Title.
3. Size: Choose the widget size (1 for a half line or 2 for a whole line in the table).
4. Click the icon to confirm the widget configuration.

After saving, the Sensor (cell) widget appears in the device details, displaying real-time data from the selected sensor.

The Counter (cell) widget displays data from pre-configured Engine hours counter and Mileage counter in the device details view.

To configure the Counter (cell), set the following options:

1. Select the type of counter you want to display: engine hours or mileage.
2. Choose the widget size (1 or 2).
3. Click the icon to confirm the widget configuration.