How to find your way around the timeseries list
Timeseries is the complete list of measurements in the building — everything that reports in, from the main meter to an individual room sensor. It's the reference you use to find a particular measurement, check whether something is reporting, or see what's actually connected.
How to open the timeseries list
Go to Timeseries in the sidebar.
The columns
Column | Contents |
|---|---|
Name and Description | what the timeseries is |
Sub-building and System | where it belongs |
Component | the component it sits on |
Labels | its classification — see How to use labels on timeseries |
Unit and Type | unit of measurement and type |
Latest value | the most recent reading |
Min value and Max value | the extremes |
Source | where the data comes from |
External ID, ID, Client ID | identifiers |
Device name, Device ID, Manufacturer | the physical device |
Object name, Object type, State description | BACnet details |
Not every column is shown by default. Switch on what you need under Columns — see How to filter and sort tables.
How to find a timeseries
Use the search field. The tooltip Search for {attributes} shows which fields the search covers.
To narrow down systematically, filter on System, Sub-building or Labels. System plus label is the most precise combination: "every temperature sensor in system 360.001".
Note: Latest value is the column that exposes dead meters. Sort by it, or filter with Is empty, and you see which timeseries have stopped reporting. A meter that has stopped otherwise looks perfectly normal everywhere in Properate — the graph simply shows the last known value.
How to edit a description
Click the description in the table and type. The confirmation says Timeseries description updated and searchable within a minute.
The description is what makes a timeseries findable again. A series called AI_1042 is impossible to search for; "Supply air temperature 2nd floor east" isn't.
How to add or change meters
Add or modify meter in the toolbar gives you:
- Add energy meter — see How to add an energy meter
- Add water meter — see How to add a water meter
- Add waste meter — see How to add a waste meter
- Add virtual setpoint — see How to create a virtual setpoint
- Modify existing meters
Manual timeseries can be edited directly from the list; series arriving from an integration are governed by their source.
How to get from a timeseries to something useful
The timeseries list is a starting point, not an analysis. Once you've found the series:
Next step | Article |
|---|---|
See it over time | |
Monitor it | |
Show it on a system diagram | |
Show it as an instrument | |
Calculate with it |
Frequently asked questions
Why do so many series have empty Labels?
They haven't been classified. That makes them hard to filter for — see How to use labels on timeseries.
Can I open one particular timeseries directly?
Yes, the list supports deep links to a single series, so a link you share opens the same series for the recipient.
What's the difference between External ID and ID?
ID is Properate's own identifier. External ID is the identifier from the source system — the one you use when talking to the building automation supplier.
Why can't I find a meter I know exists?
Check you're searching the right field and that any filters are cleared. If it's still absent, it isn't connected to Properate.
Tip!
Use the timeseries list as a status check before troubleshooting anything else. Sort by Latest value and look for series that haven't reported — half of all "the graph is empty" cases are solved there, without anyone needing to open an installation.