Common Commands

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

Commands

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
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
Reset History Pointer	Clears the history 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 Shutdown Pointer	Clears the shutdown 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 Alarm Pointer	Clears the alarm retrieval position so retrieval starts at the oldest record. Provide the meter number in parameter one, or leave blank for all meters.	Meter Number