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    Transform sensor data

    Apply a calibration template

    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

    Section titled “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

    Section titled “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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    1. Click Apply Template to finalise the calibration.

    Template Setup window with the configured DTW(m) Calc group and an arrow to Apply Template

    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

    9am rainfall calibration

    Section titled “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

    Section titled “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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    1. Click Apply Template to finalise the calibration.

    Template Setup with both groups configured and an arrow to Apply Template

    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

    Summary

    Section titled “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

    Section titled “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
    Section titled “Related articles”