Import Device Overview

Import devices are used to import data that may have been collected at a different time and is not a sensemetrics automated sensor. The available import sensor options are outlined in Step 5 of the "Adding an Import Device" section below. This device connection will allow you to import and view that data on the Sensemetrics app platform.

Adding an Import Device 

1. Navigate to the Connectivity tab.

2. Select +Add from the Devices & Sensors Menu. 

3. Begin typing "Import Devices"  into the search bar. Select "Import Device" from the drop-down options.

4. Select which Import Device you would like to add additional import sensors to on the project. If a new device is required for import, choose "Create New" to make a new virtual device connection if one already hasn't been made. The dropdown will also allow the user to select any previously created import device.

5. Select the sensor type to emulate. The dropdown options are listed below:

• Load Cell
• Position
• Position (ENH)
• Temperature
• Tilt Biaxial
• Vibrating Wire

6. Select the number of sensors you would like to create under this device. The number selected will create that number of emulated sensors.

7. Click "Next" to save your settings.

8. The user will then be directed to the Device "Edit Configuration" page, where items like Device Name, Location, etc. can be configured.

9. Click "Apply" to finish the configuration.

The configured sensor or sensors will then be displayed under the device, as highlighted below.

Importing Data to the Import Sensor 

Now that the Import Sensor has been created, data in .csv format can be imported into the sensor. 

Follow the steps in the Data Import Article for step-by-step instructions for bringing data into the application.