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Version: 1.0.0

Quick Start Guide

Welcome to TwinEdge! This guide will help you get your first industrial IoT dashboard up and running in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A TwinEdge account (Sign up here)
  • At least one data source (OPC UA server, Modbus device, or MQTT broker)
  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)

Step 1: Create Your Organization​

  1. Log in to app.twinedgeai.com
  2. Click Create Organization
  3. Enter your organization name and industry
  4. Select your subscription tier (free trial available)

Step 2: Add a Data Source​

Connect your first industrial device or simulator:

Option A: Use the Demo Simulator​

Perfect for testing without real hardware:

  1. Go to Data Sources → Add Data Source
  2. Select OPC UA Simulator
  3. Click Connect - a demo pump with vibration sensors will be created

Option B: Connect Real OPC UA Server​

  1. Go to Data Sources → Add Data Source
  2. Select OPC UA
  3. Enter your OPC UA server URL (e.g., opc.tcp://192.168.1.100:4840)
  4. Configure authentication if required
  5. Click Test Connection then Save

Step 3: Browse and Select Tags​

  1. After connecting, click Browse Tags
  2. Navigate the OPC UA namespace tree
  3. Check the tags you want to monitor
  4. Click Add Selected Tags

Common tags for pump monitoring:

  • Vibration_X, Vibration_Y, Vibration_Z
  • Motor_Temperature
  • Flow_Rate
  • Discharge_Pressure

Step 4: Create Your First Dashboard​

  1. Go to Dashboards → Create Dashboard
  2. Enter a name (e.g., "Pump Overview")
  3. Add widgets:
    • Line Chart: For vibration trends
    • Gauge: For temperature
    • KPI Card: For current values
  4. Drag and resize widgets as needed
  5. Click Save

Step 5: Set Up an Alert (Optional)​

  1. Go to Alerts → Create Alert
  2. Select a data source tag (e.g., Motor_Temperature)
  3. Set condition: Greater than 80°C
  4. Choose notification channels (Email, Slack, SMS)
  5. Click Create Alert

Next Steps​

Congratulations! You've created your first TwinEdge dashboard. Here's what to explore next:

Need Help?

Join our Discord community or check the Troubleshooting Guide.