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Controller - System and Monitoring ​

What is the Controller? ​

The Controller is Rosepetal's central monitoring and control module that manages device communication, monitors system status, and provides access to diagnostic and configuration tools.

Controller Access ​

From the Dashboard ​

  • "Controller" card in the main panel
  • Visible status: Online/Offline in real-time
  • Visual indicator: Green/red color based on availability

System States ​

🟢 Controller Online ​

  • Operating system: Normal operation
  • Active communication: Connection established with devices
  • Available services: All functionalities accessible
  • Real-time monitoring: Updated metrics

🔴 Controller Offline ​

  • Inaccessible system: No communication
  • Error screen: Informative image and retry button
  • Limited functionality: Only historical data reading
  • Diagnostics: Tools to identify problems

Controller Modules ​

📊 Information ​

System Dashboard ​

  • General view: Consolidated status of all components
  • Main metrics: CPU, memory, storage
  • Active alerts: Problem notifications
  • Real-time graphs: Historical performance

Metrics ​

  • System performance: CPU, RAM, disk
  • Network metrics: Bandwidth, latency
  • Application statistics: Requests, errors, response times
  • AI metrics: Inference time, precision, throughput

Logs ​

  • System logs: Operating system events
  • Application logs: Rosepetal application events
  • Error logs: Failure and exception records
  • Audit logs: User action records

Hardware ​

  • Processor information: Model, speed, cores
  • Memory: Total RAM, available, swap
  • Storage: Disks, partitions, free space
  • GPU: Graphics cards, VRAM memory, temperature
  • Sensors: Temperature, fans, voltages

NATS (Messaging System) ​

  • Broker status: Active connections, messages
  • Subscribed topics: Active communication channels
  • Throughput: Messages per second
  • Latency: System response time

🛠️ Tools ​

Terminal ​

  • Command line: Direct system access
  • Administrative commands: For diagnostics and configuration
  • Custom scripts: Task automation
  • History: Record of executed commands

File Manager ​

  • File explorer: Navigate the file system
  • Dataset management: Physical location of images
  • Logs and configuration: Access to system files
  • Backup and restore: Backup management

Database Tools ​

  • Firebase connection: Database status
  • SQL queries: For data analysis
  • Data backup: Export information
  • Cleanup: Database maintenance

⚙️ Configuration ​

System Settings ​

  • Network configuration: IP, ports, proxy
  • Security configuration: Firewalls, certificates
  • Environment variables: Application configuration
  • System services: Automatic startup, dependencies

Device Configuration ​

  • Connected cameras: List and configuration
  • Sensors: Input/output configuration
  • PLCs and controllers: Industrial communication
  • Network interfaces: Ethernet, WiFi, serial

AI/ML Settings ​

  • GPU configuration: CUDA usage, memory
  • Available models: Location and status
  • Processing pipelines: Flow configuration
  • Performance tuning: Specific optimizations

Real-Time Monitoring ​

📊 Main Dashboard ​

Key Metrics ​

  • CPU Usage: Processor usage percentage
  • Memory Usage: RAM used vs available
  • Disk Usage: Storage space
  • Network I/O: Incoming/outgoing network traffic
  • GPU Utilization: Graphics card usage

Alerts and Notifications ​

  • Configurable thresholds: For each metric
  • Automatic notifications: Email, SMS, webhook
  • Escalation: Critical alerts to administrators
  • History: Record of past alerts

📈 Historical Charts ​

  • Resource usage: Last 24h, week, month
  • Performance: Evolution of key metrics
  • Patterns: Identification of cycles and trends
  • Capacity planning: Prediction of future needs

Event Analysis ​

  • Correlation: Relationship between metrics and events
  • Root cause: Analysis of problem causes
  • Performance impact: Effect of system changes
  • Optimization opportunities: Improvement points

Device Management ​

📷 Cameras and Sensors ​

Camera Configuration ​

  • Automatic detection: Search for connected devices
  • Parameters: Resolution, FPS, exposure, gain
  • Calibration: Lens and distortion adjustment
  • ROI (Region of Interest): Specific analysis areas

Device Status ​

  • Online/Offline: Connectivity of each device
  • Health: Temperature, component status
  • Statistics: Images captured, errors
  • Maintenance: Cleaning or calibration alerts

🔌 Communication Interfaces ​

Supported Protocols ​

  • HTTP/HTTPS: REST APIs for integration
  • MQTT: Lightweight IoT communication
  • Modbus TCP/RTU: Standard industrial protocols
  • OPC-UA: Advanced industrial communication
  • Serial RS232/485: Legacy devices

Connectivity Configuration ​

  • Network parameters: IP, ports, timeouts
  • Security: Certificates, authentication
  • Retry logic: Disconnection handling
  • Load balancing: Load distribution

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ​

🔍 Diagnostic Tools ​

System Health Check ​

  • Automatic test: Critical component verification
  • Benchmarks: Performance tests
  • Connectivity test: Connection verification
  • Resource check: Resource availability

Log Analysis ​

  • Pattern detection: Error pattern search
  • Log aggregation: Multiple source consolidation
  • Filtering: By severity, component, time
  • Export: Log download for external analysis

⚠️ Common Problems ​

Controller Not Responding ​

  1. Check network connection: Ping, traceroute
  2. Review services: Critical process status
  3. Restart services: Controlled restart
  4. Complete reboot: If necessary

High CPU/Memory Usage ​

  1. Identify processes: Top resource consumers
  2. Load analysis: Usage patterns
  3. Optimization: Adjust configurations
  4. Scaling: Add resources or distribute load

Disconnected Devices ​

  1. Check physical connectivity: Cables, ports
  2. Communication test: Ping, telnet
  3. Review configuration: Connection parameters
  4. Driver updates: Update controllers

Maintenance and Optimization ​

🔄 Preventive Maintenance ​

Scheduled Tasks ​

  • Log cleanup: Rotation and archiving
  • Database maintenance: Optimization and indexes
  • Automatic backup: Configuration and datasets
  • Health checks: Scheduled verifications

Updates ​

  • System updates: Security patches
  • Software updates: New Rosepetal versions
  • Driver updates: Device controllers
  • Security patches: Vulnerability fixes

⚡ Performance Optimization ​

System Tuning ​

  • Kernel parameters: OS optimization
  • Network tuning: Network parameters
  • I/O optimization: Disk configuration
  • Memory management: Memory management

AI Optimization ​

  • GPU optimization: CUDA configuration
  • Model optimization: Quantization, pruning
  • Batch processing: Efficient grouping
  • Pipeline optimization: Task parallelization

Security and Access ​

🔒 Access Control ​

Access Levels ​

  • Administrator: Full access to all functions
  • Operator: Basic monitoring and control
  • Viewer: Metrics read-only
  • Guest: Very limited access

Authentication ​

  • Secure login: Multi-factor authentication
  • Sessions: Timeout and session control
  • Audit trail: Action logging
  • Roles: Granular permission assignment

🛡️ System Security ​

Protection ​

  • Firewall: Traffic filtering
  • SSL/TLS: Encrypted communication
  • VPN: Secure remote access
  • Intrusion detection: Intrusion detection

Compliance ​

  • Data privacy: Personal data protection
  • Industry standards: ISO 27001, NIST
  • Audit logs: Compliance logging
  • Data retention: Retention policies