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E Maps

What is E Maps​

An E-Map in IoT is a digital floor plan visualization system where users can upload building layouts and place IoT devices on them. Each device is represented visually on the map and displays its real-time parameters (e.g., temperature, humidity, energy usage). This transforms raw IoT data into an interactive, location-aware monitoring dashboard

🔹 Use Cases​

Smart Buildings

  • Place temperature, humidity, and air quality sensors on each floor plan.
  • Monitor HVAC systems and detect hot/cold zones in real time.

Factories & Industrial Plants

  • Track machines and equipment on a digital plant layout.
  • Show vibration, power consumption, or maintenance status.

Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities

  • Visualize patient monitoring devices across wards.
  • Highlight emergency alarms (oxygen supply, ICU temperature).

Data Centers

  • Map server racks with IoT sensors for heat and energy usage.
  • Quickly detect overheating or power failure spots.

Retail & Malls

  • Show footfall counters, lighting sensors, and energy monitoring devices.
  • Optimize facility management.

🔧 How E Map works​

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Configuring an E-Map involves the following steps:

Step 1: Click on "create a new E-Map" button.​

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Step 2: Basic Information​

  • Name: Descriptive title (e.g., "High Temp Alert")
  • Floor Plan: click on choose file to upload the floor plan image
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Step 3: Add Devices​

  • you can on left side we have a list of devices and you can add them to the map by dragging and dropping them on the map
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Step 4: Configure Devices​

  • After dropping the device on the map, you can see the modal to configure the device
  1. select the device icon
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  1. select data point
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  1. select the data point parameters
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Step 5: set devices position on map​

  • you can set the devices position on the map by dragging and dropping them on the map
  • you can also have option to update device configuration and remove the device from the map
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Step 6: save the e-map​

  • you can save the e-map by clicking on the save button
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Step 7: view the e-map​

  • you can see the e-map is added to the list of e-maps and you can view it by clicking on the e-map
  • you can also edit the e-map by clicking on the edit button icon and remove the e-map by clicking on the delete button icon
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  • After clicking on the e-map you can see the e-map with the devices
  • On Hover on the device icon you can able to see device data with the help of tooltip
  • You also have option show data always by clicking on the show data always on the map
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🚀 Benefits of E-Maps​

✅ Visual Device Management – Operators see where each sensor/device is located.
✅ Real-Time Awareness – Parameters like temperature or status update live on the map.
✅ Quick Fault Detection – Faulty or abnormal devices are highlighted instantly.
✅ User-Friendly – Easy for both technical and non-technical staff to monitor.
✅ Scalability – Works for single-floor, multi-floor, or large facilities.
✅ Improved Decision Making – Location-aware data helps optimize operations (e.g., where cooling is needed most).

📌 Summary​

E-Maps are a powerful feature within OmniWOT that empower users to:

  • Visualize IoT device locations
  • Track sensor data in real-time
  • Create custom dashboards for monitoring
  • Integrate with other IoT services