Modbus Alien 2 Commands

Common Commands

See Device Object Common Commands for commands that are common to all device types.

Command	Description	Parameters
Test Communication	When executed, ACM will poll a known OPC item from the device and wait for the response to see if the communication is good.	None
Retrieve History	Requests the retrieval of history records (for all enabled meters).	None
Reset Daily Pointer	Clears the daily retrieval position so retrieval starts at the oldest record. Provide the meter number in parameter one, or leave blank for all meters.	Meter Number
Reset Plunger Cycle Pointer	Resets the Plunger Cycle Log pointer to the oldest record.	None
Reset Device Sample Log 1 in ACM	Resets the Device Sample Log 1 pointer to the oldest record.	None
Reset Device Sample Log 2 in ACM	Resets the Device Sample Log 2 pointer to the oldest record.	None
Clear Device Sample Log 1 in Device	Clears the Device of Sample 1 Log Entries.	None
Clear Device Sample Log 2 in Device	Clears the Device of Sample 2 Log Entries.	None
Clear Error Log in Device	Clears the Device Error Log.	None
Time Sync	Causes a comparison of the date and time in the device to the host date and time. Once compared, the configured rules of the selected time sync object will be applied - including time zone and daylight saving options.	None