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Domain Model

The Nortech Edge and Cloud platforms offer different domain models. Once data reaches the Cloud, it is restructured from the Edge model into the Cloud model. This transformation enables applications to operate over a unified data model, providing consistent access to data across all devices. Both models share a common Signal model.

Signal​

A Signal is a structured dataset that represents a collection of time-series data points. These data points are captured over time and reflect various measurements or observations from a specific source, such as temperature, pressure, or vibration levels from a particular piece of equipment. Each Signal provides continuous monitoring and analysis of these data points to track performance, detect anomalies, or support decision-making processes.

Signals are grouped into different structures depending on the domain we are analyzing.

Edge​

The Edge platform domain is divided into the following levels, where each level owns multiple instances of the following level:

  • Device - Identifies a Nortech Edge Device connected to your equipment
  • Scope - Allows for high level grouping of signals
  • Unit - Used to group signals from different connected equipments or types
  • Signal

Cloud​

The Cloud platform domain is divided into the following levels, where each level owns multiple instances of the following level:

  • Workspace - Groups all of your devices and data
  • Asset - Where the device is located (ex: vessel, factory)
  • Division - Segment of an asset (ex: factory floor)
  • Unit - Equipment connected to the device. Can correspond to a Unit or grouping of Units of the Edge platform
  • Signal