02 First Dashboard
Create your first Grafana dashboard with ENLYZE data.
What You'll Learn
How to create a new dashboard
How to add a panel with time series data
How to configure a query using the ENLYZE data source
How to customize basic panel settings
How to save and organize your dashboard
Prerequisites
Access to your ENLYZE Grafana instance
At least one machine with data in the ENLYZE platform
Configure Your Query
The ENLYZE data source uses a simple selection process: Site → Machine → Variables.
Select a Site
In the query editor, click the Site dropdown.
Select your production site (e.g., "Köln").
Select a Machine
Click the Machine dropdown.
Select the machine you want to monitor (e.g., "Kiefel").
Note: Only machines at the selected site will appear in this list.
Select Variables
Click the Variables field.
A list of available data points will appear.
Select one or more variables (e.g., "Durchsatz" for throughput).
Click the plus icon to select multiple variables and to display them on the same chart.
Tip: Variables are the actual data points from your machine – things like temperature, speed, pressure, throughput, etc.
See Your Data
Click the refresh icon 🔁 on the top right, next to the time range picker, to load your data into the preview area.
Troubleshooting: If no data appears:
Check that the time range (top right) includes a period when the machine was running.
Try expanding the time range (i.e. "Last 7 days") to find data.
Toggle on the Table view to inspect the underlying raw data.
Verify the machine has been collecting data.
Data preview in Table view:
Customize the Panel
Change the Panel Title
In the right sidebar, find the Title field at the top.
Replace "Panel Title" with a descriptive name (e.g., "Throughput - Kiefel").
Adjust the Time Range
The time range selector (top right of Grafana) controls what period is displayed:
Click the time range button (e.g., "Last 3 hours").
Select a preset like Last 1 hour or Last 24 hours.
Or click Custom time range to set specific dates.
Common time ranges for manufacturing:
Live monitoring
Last 1 hour
Current shift
Last 8 hours
Daily review
Last 24 hours
Weekly analysis
Last 7 days
Configure the Legend
In the right sidebar, scroll down to Legend.
Set Visibility to Visible.
Set Mode to Table for a more detailed view.
Under Values, you can add statistics like Min, Max, Mean, or Last.
The table legend displays statistics for each variable.
Apply and Save
Apply Changes
Click the Apply button (top right of the panel editor).
You'll return to the dashboard view with your new panel.
Save the Dashboard
Important: Your dashboard is not saved automatically. You must save it manually.
Click the Save icon (💾) in the top navigation bar, or press
Ctrl+S/Cmd+S.In the save dialog:
Enter a Dashboard name (e.g., "My First Dashboard").
Optionally choose a Folder to organize it.
Click Save.
Add More Panels
Click Add → Visualization in the top bar.
Configure another query with different variables or machines.
Save your changes.
Layout tips:
Place related panels near each other.
Use full-width panels for detailed time series.
Use smaller panels for single-value displays (covered in later tutorials)
Summary
Congratulations! You've created your first Grafana dashboard with ENLYZE data. You learned how to:
✅ Create a new dashboard
✅ Add a time series panel
✅ Query data using Site → Machine → Variables
✅ Customize the panel title and legend
✅ Save your dashboard
Common Questions
How do I edit an existing panel?
Click on the panel title, then select Edit from the dropdown menu. Or hover over the panel and click the Edit icon.
How do I delete a panel?
Click on the panel title → Remove. Don't forget to save the dashboard afterward.
Can I copy a panel?
Yes! Click on the panel title → More → Duplicate. This creates a copy you can modify.
Why is my data showing gaps?
Gaps in the data usually mean the machine wasn't running or data collection was interrupted during that period. This is normal.
How do I share my dashboard?
Click the Share icon (📤) in the top bar. You can copy a link or export the dashboard as JSON.
Practice Exercise
Try creating a dashboard with these elements:
Panel 1: Time series showing throughput (Durchsatz) for one machine
Panel 2: Time series showing a different variable (e.g., temperature or speed) for the same machine
Panel 3: Time series showing throughput for a different machine (if available)
Arrange the panels so Panel 1 and Panel 2 are side by side, with Panel 3 below them.
What's Next?
In the next tutorials, you'll learn about different visualization types:
Time Series Visualization – Advanced options for line charts
Single Value Displays – Stat, Gauge, and Bar Gauge panels
Tables – Displaying data in tabular format
Quick Reference
Creating a Panel
Add → Visualization
Select ENLYZE data source
Choose Site → Machine → Variables
Customize title and legend
Click Apply
Keyboard Shortcuts
Save dashboard
Ctrl+S / Cmd+S
Toggle edit mode
e
Go to dashboard list
g then d
Refresh dashboard
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