Channels

Overview

Channels in Sift represent continuous streams of time-series data, typically originating from specific sensors or telemetry sources (Assets). Each Channel is uniquely associated with a particular data type, ensuring accurate interpretation and analysis of the data. Channels are integral to monitoring system behaviors, detecting anomalies, and conducting diagnostics in real-time or through retrospective analysis.

Restrictions for naming Channels

• A full Channel name must not exceed 255 characters.

  A calculated Channel name is limited to 253 characters.

• Channel names must contain only 7-bit ASCII characters (extended or non-ASCII characters are not allowed).
• The following characters are not permitted in Channel names: " ␞ ␟ ␝ ␜ \ ` ~ |