# Location map

The **Location Map** allows you to visually monitor your sensors by placing them on a floor plan, building layout, or any other map image. This feature provides a quick and intuitive way to assess sensor status, identify alarm conditions, and understand the physical layout of your installation.

The Location Map is accessible to **all users who have access to a given location**, but only **Administrators and Managers** can upload maps or modify sensor placement.

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## **Uploading and Managing Maps**

Each location can have **one map** assigned to it. To upload or manage a map:

1. Open the **Dashboard** tab.
2. Select the desired location in the left-side location tree.
3. Click the **Location Map** button.
4. Click **Edit** to access map options:
   * **Upload map** (PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, max 4 MB)
   * **Replace existing map**
   * **Remove map**
   * **Add or remove sensors**

Large or high-resolution images may take several minutes to upload and process. For best results, use clear, high-contrast floor plans.

## **Placing and Managing Sensors on the Map**

Once the map is uploaded, sensors assigned to the selected location can be placed on it.

To add sensors:

1. Click **Edit**
2. Select **Add sensors**
3. Choose sensors from the list
4. Drag them to the correct location on the map
5. Click **Save**

To adjust or remove sensors:

* Select **Edit sensors**
* Drag sensors to reposition them
* Click **Remove** to delete a sensor from the map (this does not remove it from the organisation)

## **Viewing Sensor Status on the Map**

The Location Map provides real-time visibility of sensor conditions. Each sensor is represented by an icon whose color indicates status:

* **Green** – Sensor operating normally
* **Red** – Active alarm
* **Yellow** – Low battery
* **Gray** – Lost sensor / no communication

Hover over or click a sensor to display:

* Current measurement
* Sensor name and serial number
* Last communication time
* Alarm details (if applicable)

This makes the map a powerful tool for maintenance teams, allowing quick identification of problem areas.

## **Customising Map Display**

You can tailor which sensor details are shown on the map. Click **Edit**, then select which information to display:

* Sensor name
* Serial number
* Status
* Current measurement

If all options are disabled, sensors are displayed as status-colored dots only—useful for dense sensor networks or cluttered maps.

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