One of the key features PME offers is the ability to create custom dashboards tailored to your specific needs, allowing you to visualise critical data and trends at a glance. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to create a dashboard in PME, empowering you to make informed decisions and drive operational efficiency.
Creating a Dashboard in PME
- Accessing the Dashboard Builder: Launch the PME software and navigate to the dashboard builder tool. Depending on your user permissions and access level, you may need to log in with the appropriate credentials to access the dashboard creation interface.
- Choosing Dashboard Layout: Select a layout template for your dashboard based on the number and size of widgets you intend to include. PME offers various layout options, including single-column, multi-column, and grid-based layouts, allowing you to design a dashboard that suits your preferences.
- Adding Widgets: Populate your dashboard with widgets that display relevant data and metrics. Choose from a wide range of pre-configured widgets, such as charts, graphs, tables, gauges, and text boxes. Drag and drop widgets onto the dashboard canvas and resize them as needed to create a visually appealing layout.
- Configuring Data Sources: Configure data sources for each widget to populate them with real-time data from your PME system. Select the appropriate data points, variables, and time intervals to display relevant information, such as energy consumption, power quality, equipment status, and environmental conditions.
- Customising Widget Properties: Customise the appearance and behavior of each widget to align with your preferences and requirements. Modify properties such as colors, fonts, axis labels, legends, and data aggregation methods to enhance visual clarity and readability.
- Adding Interactivity: Enhance the usability of your dashboard by adding interactive elements such as drill-down links, tooltips, filters, and alarms. Enable users to explore data in more detail, analyse trends, and respond to alerts and alarms directly from the dashboard interface.
- Preview and Testing: Once you’ve configured your dashboard, preview it to ensure that all widgets and data sources are functioning as expected. Conduct thorough testing to validate data accuracy, widget responsiveness, and overall usability before deploying the dashboard to end-users.
Best Practices for Dashboard Design
- Focus on Key Metrics: Keep your dashboard focused on a few key metrics or KPIs to avoid clutter and cognitive overload. Highlight the most critical information that requires immediate attention or action.
- Use Visualisations Wisely: Choose appropriate chart types and visualisations to represent your data effectively. Use bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, and heatmaps to convey trends, comparisons, and distributions intuitively.
- Ensure Accessibility: Design your dashboard with accessibility in mind, considering factors such as color contrast, font size, and navigation options. Ensure that users with diverse abilities can interact with the dashboard easily and effectively.
- Regular Updates and Maintenance: Continuously monitor and update your dashboard to reflect changing requirements, priorities, and data sources. Conduct regular maintenance to address any issues, optimise performance, and ensure data accuracy.
Creating a dashboard in PME empowers you to unlock actionable insights and drive informed decision-making in energy management. By following best practices in dashboard design and customisation, you can leverage PME’s capabilities to monitor, analyse, and optimise your energy systems effectively. For a well-designed dashboard, our team is on hand to ensure you’re equipped to navigate the complexities of energy management with confidence and clarity, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable future.
