We are thrilled to announce that starting from DataMiner 10.3.9, our Button Panel visualization is emerging from its soft-launch phase and will be available to all users! This powerful component, previously exclusive to a select group, will now empower everyone to remotely monitor and orchestrate physical hardware button panels from anywhere and at any time. With its flexible configuration options and real-time monitoring capabilities, our Button Panel visualization is set to revolutionize how users interact with hardware panels in our dashboards and low-code apps.
Unlocking remote control potential
The Button Panel visualization feature serves as a digital twin of a hardware button panel, enabling users to replicate the exact functionality of physical buttons in a virtual environment. By eliminating the need to be physically present, users can now fully monitor and control their hardware panels from anywhere in the world, saving time and effort.
Flexible and detailed setup
With the Button Panel visualization, users enjoy the freedom to customize their virtual button panels with remarkable precision. The component offers various types of buttons to choose from, including:
- Simple Click button: Users can fully configure this button using HTML and CSS to replicate the appearance and behavior of its real-life counterpart.
- Rotary button: Mimicking the rotation of a physical knob, this button type features adjustable step sizes depending on the desired rotation speed. It accurately captures the tactile experience of manipulating a hardware knob.
- UI block: This button type focuses on recreating the cosmetic aspects of the physical button panel but does not allow any interaction. UI blocks are typically used to maintain the visual integrity of the panels, such as for displaying a logo or a screw.
Real-time monitoring and interaction
One of the key strengths of our Button Panel visualization is its ability to provide real-time monitoring of the button statuses. Each virtual button accurately reflects the state of its physical counterpart, ensuring users have an up-to-date understanding of the hardware's condition.
The component offers two distinct modes of operation:
- Configuration mode: In this mode, users can easily create their button panels by arranging the buttons through a drag-and-drop interface. This intuitive setup process allows for quick customization to meet specific requirements.
- Published mode: Once the button panel is configured, users can seamlessly switch to the published mode, enabling interaction with the virtual buttons. Actions performed on these buttons are translated into commands that manipulate the corresponding physical buttons, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
Use cases and applications
While the Button Panel visualization is particularly useful for XY signal switching, its versatility extends to nearly any button panel that can be connected and controlled via DataMiner. Industries such as manufacturing, automation, and facility management can greatly benefit from this feature, enabling remote control over a wide array of hardware systems.
Try it yourself soon!
With the removal of the soft-launch flag, the Button Panel visualization feature will soon be available to all users, signifying a remarkable milestone in empowering remote monitoring and control of physical hardware panels.
Through its flexible setup process, real-time monitoring capabilities, and seamless interaction, our software ensures that users can effortlessly replicate and control the functionality of hardware buttons from any corner of the world.
Embrace the potential of the Button Panel visualization and unlock a new level of convenience and efficiency in your workflows.