Understand when the FTP tool appears and how imported telemetry fits into Monitoring.
The FTP tool supports data-ingestion workflows for environments that still receive files from devices or manufacturer platforms. In the current navigation it appears only for the company owner when allowFtpTool is enabled.
Use the control tool to verify the source identity and connection protocol before analysing imported data.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Source identity | Prevents data from being attached to the wrong installation or device. |
| Timezone and timestamps | Avoids shifted or duplicated measurements around midnight and daylight-saving changes. |
| Units and counters | Distinguishes instantaneous values from cumulative meter readings. |
| Sampling interval | Determines whether gaps are real or expected for the source. |
| Existing data | Prevents accidental duplicates or conflicting series. |
FTP availability does not prove data quality
A successful file transfer only confirms delivery. Always verify the resulting timestamps, units, continuity, and installation mapping in Monitoring.
Request and handle source-specific FTP credentials securely.
Distinguish file delivery from successful telemetry processing.
Prepare, import, and validate historical telemetry without corrupting the monitoring timeline.
Diagnose delivery, authentication, network, and parsing problems in the correct order.