# Apply a calibration template

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oriondata.io/llms.txt)

Select an existing calibration template, configure its inputs and apply it to a sensor.

Calibration templates provide a pre-built configuration structure that guides you through the required inputs, reducing setup time and the risk of misconfiguration. This process applies to any template available.

To access calibrations for a device, navigate to **Devices** > \[select your device] > **Calibrations**.

## DTW calibration

The DTW (Depth to Water) calibration template calculates a depth-to-water value from a raw water level sensor reading. It requires you to supply configuration values and select the relevant sensor during setup.

### Applying the DTW calibration template

1. From the device’s **Calibrations** screen, Select the sensor, click **Create From Template**.

![Device Calibration tab with the Select Sensor dropdown and the Create From Template dropdown highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/device-calibration-tab-select-sensor-dropdown-create-from-template-dropdown.png)

1. In the template search drop-down, search for and select the DTW calibration template.

![Create From Template dropdown searched for dtw, with the DTW Example template highlighted in the results](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/create-from-template-dropdown-searched-dtw-dtw-example-template-results.png)

1. The calibration sheet will open. You will see a yellow group labelled **DTW(m) Calc** with a status of **NEEDS CONFIGURATION**. Click **Configure**.

![Template Setup window with the DTW(m) Calc group marked Needs configuration and its Configure button highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-window-dtw-m-calc-group-marked-needs-configuration-its-configure.png)

1. A configuration pop-up will open. Fill in all fields marked with blue squares. Helper text is displayed at the top of the pop-up to guide you. Once all values have been entered, click **Next**.

![Template Setup Wizard step 1 of 2 with the Dip and Head of water at time of dip value fields highlighted and an arrow to Next](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-wizard-step-1-2-dip-head-water-time-dip-value-fields-next.png)

1. On the next screen, select the sensor you are applying this calibration to. In most cases this will be the **Water Level Channel**. Click **Apply**.

![Template Setup Wizard step 2 of 2 subtracting the step 1 value from a sensor, with the Water Level sensor selection highlighted and an arrow to Apply](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-wizard-step-2-2-subtracting-step-1-value-from-sensor-water-level.png)

1. You will be returned to the calibration sheet. Confirm that the fields you configured are now populated correctly.

![Template Setup window with the DTW(m) Calc group now marked Configured](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-window-dtw-m-calc-group-now-marked-configured.png)

1. Click **Apply Template** to finalise the calibration.

![Template Setup window with the configured DTW(m) Calc group and an arrow to Apply Template](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-window-configured-dtw-m-calc-group-apply-template.png)

1. You will be returned to the **Calibrations** screen. The DTW calibration will now appear in the list with **Edit** and **Delete** options available.

![Calibration Step Groups for Water Level with the new DTW(m) Calc group highlighted: add 0 and 0, subtract step 1 value to Water Level](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/calibration-step-groups-water-level-new-dtw-m-calc-group-add-0-0-subtract-step-1.png)

## 9am rainfall calibration

The 9am Rainfall Calibration template calculates a daily accumulated rainfall figure, resetting at a defined time each day. It requires two separate configuration groups to be completed: an **Accumulation** group and a **Reset** group.

### Applying the 9am rainfall calibration template

1. From the device’s **Calibrations** screen, click **Create From Template**.

![Calibration tab with the Rainfall channel selected in Select Sensor and the Create From Template dropdown highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/calibration-tab-rainfall-channel-selected-select-sensor-create-from-template.png)

1. In the template search drop-down, search for and select your 9am Rainfall Calibration template.

![Create From Template dropdown searched for 9am, with the 9am - 9am Rainfall Example template highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/create-from-template-dropdown-searched-9am-9am-9am-rainfall-example-template.png)

1. The calibration sheet will open. You will see two yellow groups, both with a status of **NEEDS CONFIGURATION**. Begin with the first group, labelled **Accumulation**. Click **Configure**.

![Template Setup with Accumulation and Reset groups both needing configuration, and the Accumulation Configure button highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-accumulation-reset-groups-both-needing-configuration-accumulation.png)

1. A configuration pop-up will open. Using the drop-down box, select the soft sensor you are using to generate the calibration. Click **Apply**.

![Template Setup Wizard Accumulation step adding Rainfall to a soft sensor, with the 9am Rainfall Test soft sensor highlighted and an arrow to Apply](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-wizard-accumulation-step-adding-rainfall-soft-sensor-9am-rainfall.png)

1. You will be returned to the calibration sheet. The **Accumulation** group will now display as green, confirming that configuration is complete. Proceed to the second group, labelled **Reset**, which still shows **NEEDS CONFIGURATION**. Click **Configure**.

![Template Setup with the Accumulation group configured and the Reset group’s Configure button highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-accumulation-group-configured-reset-group-s-configure-button.png)

1. In the Reset configuration pop-up, enter the start time and end time in the fields provided. Click **Next**.

![Template Setup Wizard Reset step 1 of 2, with the between 09 am and 09 am time condition highlighted and an arrow to Next](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-wizard-reset-step-1-2-between-09-10-am-09-20-am-time-condition.png)

1. The next screen requires no additional input. Click **Apply**.

![Template Setup Wizard Reset step 2 of 2, add 0 to Rainfall, with an arrow to Apply](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-wizard-reset-step-2-2-add-0-rainfall-apply.png)

1. You will be returned to the calibration sheet. Both groups should now display as green, confirming all configuration is complete.

![Template Setup showing both Accumulation and Reset groups configured](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-both-accumulation-reset-groups-configured.png)

1. Click **Apply Template** to finalise the calibration.

![Template Setup with both groups configured and an arrow to Apply Template](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/template-setup-both-groups-configured-apply-template.png)

1. You will be returned to the **Calibrations** screen. The 9am Rainfall Calibration will now appear in the list with **Edit** and **Delete** options available.

![Calibration Step Groups for Rainfall with the new Accumulation and Reset groups highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/creating-a-calibration-using-create-from-template/calibration-step-groups-rainfall-new-accumulation-reset-groups.png)

## Summary

This article covered how to apply a calibration from a template in Orion Data, using the DTW Calibration and the 9am Rainfall Calibration as examples. Both processes follow the same general flow: select a template, complete any required configuration groups, and apply the template to the device. Templates that include multiple configuration groups require each group to be configured before the template can be applied.

## Next Steps

- Review the applied calibration to confirm sensor data is being transformed as expected
- Edit the calibration if adjustments to the configured values are needed
- Apply additional calibration templates to other sensors on the device if required
- Explore creating your own calibration templates for reuse across multiple devices

## Related articles

- [Calibrations and sensor values](https://docs.oriondata.io/portal/calibrations/understanding-calibrations/)
- Creating a calibration template
- Managing calibrations on a device
- Working with soft sensors in Orion Data