Common Commands

Overview

The following commands are common to many device protocol types.  See Object Commands for how to locate and execute a command.

Commands

CommandDescriptionParametersWhere Command is Found

Demand Poll 

Requests a poll of all advised OPC Items in the device. Note: You must have an item advised in an OPC Client.NoneCommands Tab, Right-Click Menu, Send Multiple Commands
Dump Item ListWrites all the currently advised items for the device to the loggerNoneCommands Tab
Abort Current TaskRequests the device to abort its current task. NoneCommands Tab
*Retrieve HistoryExecutes the Retrieve History command.NoneCommands Tab, Right-Click Menu, Send Multiple Commands
*Delete History for a DeviceThis command will delete all history for this device and its meters.  NoneRight-Click Menu
*Republish Device Records

Immediately publishes the first 1000 historical records, according to record timestamp, starting at the selected date.  

Note:  If the publisher has a filter assigned, the device and/or it's meters must be included in the filter.

Earliest Record DateCommands Tab, Right-Click Menu, Send Multiple Commands

*  These commands are only available for devices that retrieve history.

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