Asset Metric Chart Widget

Introduction

Description

The Asset Metric Chart is a dynamic visualization widget designed to display real-time or aggregated time-series data across multiple assets. It plots asset identifiers or categories on the X-axis and corresponding metric values on the Y-axis, supporting multiple chart types including vertical bar charts, scatter plots, and line graphs.

Purpose

This widget enables users to monitor asset performance, detect anomalies, and compare metrics across assets in a clear, visual format. It is particularly useful for operational dashboards and analytical reports where asset-level insights are critical.

Target Audience

Operations Managers tracking equipment performance
Data Analysts evaluating trends across assets
Maintenance Teams identifying underperforming or failing assets
Business Decision Makers reviewing asset utilization and efficiency

Key Features & Use Cases

1. Multi-Asset Visualization

Feature: Displays multiple assets simultaneously on a 2D chart.
Use Case: In a manufacturing dashboard, visualize temperature readings from all machines to identify overheating units.

2. Time-Series Aggregation

Feature: Supports both real-time and aggregated historical data.
Use Case: In a monthly performance report, show average energy consumption per asset over the past 30 days.

3. Chart Type Flexibility

Feature: Offers vertical bar, scatter plot, and line graph options.
Use Case: Use a scatter plot to detect outliers in vibration data across turbines, or a line graph to track pressure trends over time.

4. Interactive Data Exploration

Feature: Enables zooming and tooltip details for deeper analysis.
Use Case: In a dashboard, allow users to zoom into specific time windows to investigate sudden drops in asset output.

Data Types Used

The Asset Metric Chart typically uses the following data types:

Timestamp: For time-series alignment
Asset ID or Name: For X-axis categorization
Metric Value: For Y-axis plotting (e.g., temperature, pressure, energy usage)
Optional Tags or Status Flags: For filtering or color-coding data points

Widget Use in BI App Types

Dashboard Use Case

In a real-time operations dashboard, the Asset Metric Chart displays live sensor data from field assets, helping teams monitor performance and respond to anomalies immediately.

Report Use Case

In a monthly asset health report, the widget visualizes aggregated metrics (e.g., average runtime, peak load) across all assets, supporting strategic decisions on maintenance and upgrades.