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 IoT layer can include sites or collections from both SOS and Hilltop and can be set to periodically return the latest When you first create an IoT layer, LocalMaps adds it as a new item directly into your ArcGIS Online or Portal Organisation contents for you to then view and query in your webmaps and web applications.  

For more information on connecting to an IoT Source such as SOS or Hilltop, see IoT Sources. 

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Create IoT Layer

  1. To create a IoT layer, click New Layer 

  2. Choose an IoT Server from the drop-down. If the server has collections, you also have the option to select one. You can also choose to Use all sites from a collection. Click Continue.

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For an IoT server to be made available it must be first registered as an IoT Source. 


3. Choose a measurement from the drop down. If necessary, you can also perform a conversion on the raw output value eg converting cubic metres per second (m3/s) to litres per second (l/s). Click Continue.

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4. Next,you define how each site will be symbolized by setting the limits for each site. Each class added allow you to set the upper and lower limits, the colour, label and description. Ths is what will be visible in the layer attributes (along with the site value). e.g those below 10 (low flow) will be a green point, those between 10-20 (medium flow) will be a orange point etc. Click continue

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5. Review the Sites in your layer and remove any if necessary by hitting the Delete trashcan. 

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6. Finally, give your layer a name, set the refresh interval and enter your organisation Administrators username and password to allow LocalMaps to create the layer in your content. 

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Layer names must not include special characters. 


7. Click Save, to then configure your layer.

Configure Layer

  1. After a layer has been created, you are presented with the Layer Configuration page. 

Delete Layer

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