Sand Filter

This widget belongs to the Traditional SCADA fluid system bundle — a collection of pipe segments, fittings, valves, pumps, and gauges designed for building fluid system diagrams on iRis Cloud dashboards. It represents a sand filter with a running state indicator, a set of filtration mode buttons (Filter, Waste, Backwash, Recirculate, Rinse, Closed), and direct mode-switching control from the dashboard.
Key capabilities
Section titled “Key capabilities”- Display the current filtration mode by highlighting the active mode button.
- Switch the filtration mode directly from the dashboard by clicking a mode button.
- Show or hide individual mode buttons to match the actual capabilities of the connected HMI Device.
- Indicate the running state of the filter.
- Trigger a dashboard action when the widget symbol is clicked.
- Receive state data from HMI Device attributes, time series, alarm status, or dashboard state.
Target HMI Device
Section titled “Target HMI Device”The widget connects to a single data source: either a Device or an Entity alias that resolves to a HMI Device. This HMI Device provides the telemetry or attribute values used to drive the widget’s visual state.
SCADA symbol
Section titled “SCADA symbol”The SCADA symbol defines the visual shape of the widget. The Sand filter widget has a pre-selected symbol from the Traditional SCADA fluid system bundle. To use a different symbol, click Browse SCADA symbol from gallery and choose one from the library, or upload your own.
Behavior
Section titled “Behavior”Behavior parameters control what the widget displays and what actions it sends to the connected HMI Device. See Read parameter configuration and Write parameter configuration for configuration details.
| Parameter | Default | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running | Use attribute 'running' | True, False | Whether the filter is currently running. |
| Filtration mode | Use attribute 'filtrationMode' | number | Integer value indicating the currently active filtration mode. The value maps to the mode buttons shown on the widget: 0 — Filter, 1 — Waste, 2 — Backwash, 3 — Recirculate, 4 — Rinse, 5 — Closed. |
| Filtration mode update state | Set 'filtrationMode' attribute to: value | — | Action sent to the HMI Device when the user clicks a mode button to switch the filtration mode. |
| On click | Do nothing | — | Action triggered when the user clicks the widget symbol. |
On click
Section titled “On click”Defines what happens when the user clicks the SCADA symbol on the dashboard. Select one action type from the list below.
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Do nothing
The symbol is clickable but performs no action. Use while testing layouts or as a placeholder.
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Navigate to new dashboard state
Switches to a different view within the same dashboard, like opening a HMI Device details screen.
Parameter Description Target dashboard state The state to open (required). Open right dashboard layout (mobile view) Opens a side panel instead of replacing the view (mobile only). Set entity from widget Passes the current entity to the target state. State entity parameter name The key the entity is passed under. Dashboard state display option Normal (same view), In separate dialog (popup), or In popover (inline overlay). -
Update current dashboard state
Updates the context of the current view, like switching the selected HMI Device, without navigating away.
Parameter Description Target dashboard state The state to switch to (optional). Open right dashboard layout (mobile view) Opens a side panel on mobile. Set entity from widget Passes the current entity to the updated state. State entity parameter name The key the entity is passed under. -
Navigate to other dashboard
Opens a completely different dashboard, like jumping from this system view to a global alarms view.
Parameter Description Target dashboard The dashboard to open (required). Target dashboard state The specific view to open within that dashboard. Open in a new browser tab Opens the dashboard without leaving the current page. Set entity from widget Passes the current entity to the other dashboard. State entity parameter name The key the entity is passed under. -
Custom action
Runs custom JavaScript on click to implement any behavior not covered by the built-in options. Use it to make HTTP requests, open custom dialogs, call other widget APIs, or interact with external services. The function receives:
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Custom action (with HTML template)
Same as Custom action, but also renders a custom HTML panel or dialog when the symbol is clicked. The function receives an additional
htmlTemplateparameter:$event,widgetContext,entityId,entityName,htmlTemplate,additionalParams,entityLabel.Parameter Description Resources External scripts and styles loaded before the action runs. CSS Styling for the HTML template. HTML Layout of the rendered dialog or panel. JS Action logic. -
Mobile action
Triggers a native device feature inside a iRis Cloud mobile app, like the camera or QR scanner.
Parameter Description Mobile action type Take picture from gallery, Take photo, Open map directions, Open map location, Scan QR Code, Make phone call, Get phone location, Take screenshot, or HMI Device provision. -
Open URL
Opens a website or external link when clicked.
Parameter Description URL The address to open (required). Open in a new browser tab Keeps the current dashboard open while opening the link.
Read parameter configuration
Section titled “Read parameter configuration”To configure Running or Filtration mode, click the parameter’s edit icon. When Action is set to Do nothing, the Value field accepts:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Running | True or False |
| Filtration mode | Any integer — used as the active mode until the HMI Device sends data. |
For all other actions, the configuration dialog works the same way regardless of which parameter you are editing:
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Get attribute
Read the parameter value from a HMI Device attribute.
Parameter Description Attribute scope Where the attribute is stored: Any, Client, Server, or Shared. Attribute key Attribute name to read, like runningorfiltrationMode.Action result converter None — parameter is activated when the attribute equals the value you specify; Function — parameter is activated when your f(data)returnstrue.’[parameter]’ when result is The value or condition that activates this parameter (not shown for Filtration mode, which uses the raw numeric result). -
Get time series
Read the parameter value from the latest telemetry reading.
Parameter Description Time series key Telemetry key to monitor, like filtrationModeorrunning.Action result converter None — parameter is activated when the telemetry value equals what you specify; Function — parameter is activated when your f(data)returnstrue.’[parameter]’ when result is The value or condition that activates this parameter (not shown for Filtration mode, which uses the raw numeric result). -
Get alarm status
Activate the parameter when a specific alarm is active on the HMI Device.
Parameter Description Alarm severity Which severity levels trigger the active state: Critical, Major, Minor, Warning, or Indeterminate. Alarm types Any alarm, or a specific alarm type. -
Get dashboard state id
Activate the parameter based on which dashboard state is currently open.
Parameter Description Action result converter None — parameter is activated when the state name matches the text you enter; Function — parameter is activated when your f(data)returnstrue.’[parameter]’ when result is The state name or condition that activates this parameter. -
Get dashboard state object
Activate the parameter using the full dashboard state context; use this when you need to evaluate multiple state parameters at once.
Parameter Description Parse value function Write a f(data)function that returns the parameter value.
Write parameter configuration
Section titled “Write parameter configuration”Filtration mode update state defines what is sent to the HMI Device when the user clicks a mode button. Click the parameter’s edit icon to configure it.
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Set attribute
Write the mode value to a HMI Device attribute.
Parameter Description Attribute scope Target scope: Server or Shared. Attribute key Attribute name to write, like filtrationMode.Value Value — pass the selected mode value directly; Function — write a f(value)function to compute the value. -
Add time series
Write the mode value to a HMI Device time series key.
Parameter Description Time series key Telemetry key to write, like filtrationModeorstate.Value Value — pass the selected mode value directly; Function — write a f(value)function to compute the value.
Appearance
Section titled “Appearance”The Appearance section controls the widget title, which mode buttons are visible, and the colors used for active and default states.
| Setting | Default | Description |
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| Title | Sand filter | Widget title displayed in the header. Supports entityName and entityLabel variables. |
| Card icon | — | Icon shown in the widget header. Configure its size and color. |
| Filter | Enabled | Show or hide the Filter mode button. |
| Waste | Enabled | Show or hide the Waste mode button. |
| Backwash | Enabled | Show or hide the Backwash mode button. |
| Recirculate | Enabled | Show or hide the Recirculate mode button. |
| Rinse | Enabled | Show or hide the Rinse mode button. |
| Closed | Enabled | Show or hide the Closed mode button. |
| Sand filter color | Transparent | Color of the filter body. |
| Mode box background | Transparent | Background color of the mode button area. |
| Border color (Active) | Green | Border color of the currently active mode button. |
| Border color (Default) | Transparent | Border color of inactive mode buttons. |
| Label color (Active) | Dark | Label text color of the currently active mode button. |
| Label color (Default) | Gray | Label text color of inactive mode buttons. |
Card appearance
Section titled “Card appearance”The Card appearance section controls the widget container style.
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Background | Transparent | Card background color. |
| Show card buttons | Fullscreen | Buttons shown on the card when hovered. |
| Card border radius | 0px | Rounding of card corners. |
| Card padding | 12px | Inner spacing between the card edge and widget content. |
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Active mode button does not highlight
| Cause | Solution |
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| Filtration mode action is set to Do nothing | Open the Filtration mode edit dialog, set the correct Action, and specify the attribute key. |
| Attribute key mismatch | Verify that the key name in the behavior configuration matches exactly what the HMI Device reports. |
| Target HMI Device is not connected | Confirm that the selected HMI Device is online and actively sending data. |
Clicking a mode button has no effect on the HMI Device
| Cause | Solution |
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| Filtration mode update state action is misconfigured | Open the Filtration mode update state edit dialog and verify the attribute key, scope, and value match the HMI Device’s expected format. |
| Target HMI Device is not connected | Confirm that the selected HMI Device is online and reachable. |