Modbus PCS Ferguson 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
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 Hourly History Pointer	Clears the hourly history retrieval position so retrieval starts at the oldest record.	None
Reset Daily History Pointer	Clears the daily history retrieval position so retrieval starts at the oldest record.	None
Reset Alarm History Pointer	Clears the alarm history retrieval position so retrieval starts at the oldest record.	None
Reset Event History Pointer	Clears the event history retrieval position so retrieval starts at the oldest record.	None