Monitor Configuration

Configure monitor templates for a project in the Monitor section of Project Configuration. Monitor templates define which charts are shown in the Monitor view.

A monitor template consists of:

• Basic settings: Name, period, aggregation and grid layout
• Chart tiles: Configurable charts for specific objects with signal and target values
• Map configuration: Data layers, prefixes and map view settings

Creating a monitor template

1. Navigate to Project Configuration > Monitor
2. Click the “Add template” button (top right)
3. Fill in the basic settings:
   • Template name: Give the template a clear name
   • Default reference period: Select a default period that is used when the template is opened
   • Aggregation period: Choose how data is aggregated (1 min, 5 min, 15 min, 1 hour)
   • Grid layout: Select 3x3, 3x4, or 4x4
4. Configure chart tiles (see Configuring chart tiles):
   • Select a tile in the grid
   • Click an object on the map (right)
   • Set signal and target values (if desired)
   • Click save for the relevant tile (floppy disk top right)
   • Repeat for all desired tiles
5. Configure map settings (see Map configuration explained):
   • Select data layers to be shown
   • Select travel time prefixes (if applicable)
   • Select Waze alert types (if applicable)
   • Click “Set map” to configure the map view
6. Click “Save” to save the template

Note: You do not need to configure all tiles. Empty tiles are used to display the map. The map automatically takes the space of all empty tiles in the grid.

Grid layout

Choose the grid layout for your monitor template:

• 3x3: 9 chart positions (3 columns × 3 rows)
• 3x4: 12 chart positions (3 columns × 4 rows)
• 4x4: 16 chart positions (4 columns × 4 rows)

Map display: Empty tiles (tiles without a configured chart) are automatically used to display the map. The map takes the space of all contiguous empty tiles. This means you can strategically determine where the map is shown by leaving certain tiles empty.

Configuring chart tiles

For each position in the grid you can configure a chart. You can do this in two ways:

Method 1: Tile first, then object

1. Select a tile: Click an empty tile in the grid to select it
2. Select a location on the map: Click a point or line object on the right map
   • Selected objects are highlighted in orange
   • Objects already used in other tiles are also highlighted
   • For overlapping line objects, a window appears to choose the correct object

Method 2: Object first, then tile

1. Select a location on the map: Click a point or line object on the right map
2. Select a tile: Click an empty tile in the grid to assign the object to this tile

Next steps (both methods)

1. Configure signal value: Set the signal value if desired (see below)
2. Configure target value: Set the target value if desired (see below)
3. ❗ Save the tile: Use the floppy disk at the top right of the tile to save the tile
4. Repeat for other tiles: Configure as many tiles as needed
5. Move tiles: You can move tiles by dragging them with the cross-arrow button at the bottom right of the tile

Signal values

Signal values are used as reference lines in the charts to compare current measurements with an expected or desired value.

Signal value types:

• Fixed value: An absolute value that is always shown as a reference line
  • Example: For intensity objects you can set a fixed value of 1000 vehicles per hour
  • The unit is determined automatically based on the object type (veh/h for intensity, km/h for speed, min for travel time, veh for occupancy)
• Offset vs. day pattern: An absolute value that is added to the historical day pattern
  • The value is added to the average day pattern of the reference period
  • Example: For intensity objects with an average day pattern of 1000 veh/h and an offset of +200, the reference line is shown at 1200 veh/h
  • The unit is the same as the object type (veh/h for intensity, km/h for speed, min for travel time, veh for occupancy)
  • Useful for monitoring whether the current value deviates from the expected pattern
• Percentage vs. day pattern: A percentage applied to the historical day pattern
  • The reference line is calculated as day pattern × (1 + percentage/100)
  • Example: With an average day pattern of 1000 veh/h and +10%, the line is shown at 1100 veh/h; with -5% at 950 veh/h
  • Enter the percentage as a number (e.g. 10 for 10%, -5 for -5%). The unit is %
  • Useful when you want to monitor deviations relative to the pattern

When does the signal trigger (chart turns red)?

The comparison between the current measurement and the signal value depends on the signal value type and the object type (travel time/intensity/occupancy vs. speed). For fixed values the object type determines the direction; for offset and percentage the sign of the value (+ or −) determines the direction.

Situation	Condition for signal (chart turns red)
Fixed value — travel time, intensity, or occupancy	Current measurement higher than the signal value
Fixed value — speed	Current measurement lower than the signal value
Offset or Percentage — positive value (e.g. +200 or +10%)	Current measurement higher than the calculated threshold
Offset or Percentage — negative value (e.g. −100 or −5%)	Current measurement lower than the calculated threshold

In short: for travel time, intensity, and occupancy, “higher = worse”; for speed, “lower = worse”. For offset and percentage, a positive value means you want to signal above the line, a negative value means you want to signal below the line.

Usage: Signal values help quickly identify deviations in the traffic situation. When the current measurement crosses the signal value according to the table above, this is immediately visible in the chart. It then turns red. This only works in live view on the current day.

Target values

Target values are used to determine whether current measurements fall within acceptable limits. They are used as a guide line in the charts, but have no further function.

Target value types:

• Fixed value: An absolute value used as a target
  • Example: For speed objects you can set a target value of 80 km/h
  • The unit is determined automatically based on the object type
• Offset vs. day pattern: An absolute value that is added to the historical day pattern
  • The value is added to the average day pattern of the reference period
  • Example: For speed objects with an average day pattern of 80 km/h and an offset of -10, the target value is shown at 70 km/h
  • The unit is the same as the object type (veh/h for intensity, km/h for speed, min for travel time, veh for occupancy)
  • Useful for monitoring whether the current value stays within acceptable margins relative to the expected pattern
• Percentage vs. day pattern: A percentage applied to the historical day pattern
  • The target value is calculated as day pattern × (1 + percentage/100)
  • Example: With an average day pattern of 80 km/h and -10%, the target value is shown at 72 km/h; with +5% at 84 km/h
  • Enter the percentage as a number (e.g. 10 for 10%, -5 for -5%). The unit is %
  • Useful when you want to set target values relative to the pattern

Usage: Target values help determine whether the traffic situation falls within acceptable limits.

Editing a monitor template

1. Find the template in the table
2. Click the edit button
3. Change the desired settings (see Creating a monitor template for details)
4. Configure chart tiles if needed
5. Click “Save”

Deleting a monitor template

1. Find the template in the table
2. Click the remove button
3. Confirm the removal

Monitor templates table

The table shows all templates with:

• Template name
• Grid: The grid layout (3x3, 3x4 or 4x4)
• Tiles: Number of configured chart tiles
• Created: Date and time of creation
• Last edited: Date and time of the last change (shows - when the template has not been changed since creation)
• Actions: Edit, open template in the Monitor (new tab), or delete

Column headers are sortable to find templates quickly.

Template settings explained

Period selection

• Default reference period: The default period used when the template is opened
• This can be changed in the Monitor view

Aggregation period

Choose how the data is aggregated:

• 1 minute: Finest level of detail
• 5 minutes: Good balance between detail and overview
• 15 minutes: Less detail, better overview
• 1 hour: Coarsest aggregation

Map configuration explained

At the bottom of the form you can set the map configuration for the template. These settings determine which information is shown on the map in the Monitor view.

Data layers

Select which data layers are shown on the map in the Monitor view.

For more information about the different map layers and their functionality, see the Viewer documentation.

Note: Not all layers are available. The available layers depend on your licence.

Travel time prefixes

When using travel time data you can select specific prefixes to show only certain segments. This is useful when you only want to monitor certain routes or roads.

• Prefixes are loaded automatically based on the available NDW data
• You can select multiple prefixes
• Example: Select only prefixes that start with “RWS04” to show segments with that prefix in the monitor

Waze alerts

Select which Waze alert types are shown on the map in the Monitor view.

For more information about the available Waze alert groups, see the Viewer documentation.

Setting the map

Click the “Set map” button to configure the map view:

1. A window opens with a map
2. Zoom and pan to the desired area
3. The map shows only the chart placeholders linked to objects
4. Click “Save” to save the map view

The saved map view is used when the template is opened in the Monitor view. This ensures users immediately see the correct area without having to zoom manually.

Tips for effective templates

1. Use logical grid layouts: 3x3 for overview, 4x4 for more detail
2. Group related locations: Place related charts together by moving tiles
3. Use consistent signal and target values: Use the same reference values for similar locations
4. Configure map layers: Select only the layers relevant for monitoring
5. Set the map view: Ensure the map shows the correct area for quick orientation
6. Test your template: Open the template to check that everything is displayed correctly
7. Document your template: Give templates clear names that indicate what they monitor