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Document Name: Common Commands and Attributes v1.3.0 Revision: 1.2
8.5 DEV – Device type and Communications Method
8.5.1 Overview
This determines and configures the device type and communications method for
remote communications to and from the controller.
8.5.2 Usage
Attribute type: Read and Write
This attribute handles the device and method used for remote communication to
the Axell Element Manager.
Format:
<Device>:<Method>
where <Device> denotes what communications device should be used, and
<Method> informs about the communications method used.
Example:
GET DEV
Reply:
MC55:SMS
meaning that communications device used is the MC55 module, and that SMS is
used for alarm and report transmission.
Example:
SET DEV MC55:DTC
changes this to use Data Call over the MC55 module.
Note! Use attribute CSL to determine all combinations of <Device> and <Method>
supported by the system.
8.6 DDS – Device Description
8.6.1 Overview
This returns a string with a textual description of the device type as supplied in the
GET message.
8.6.2 Usage
Attribute type: Read-Only
This attribute replies with a textual description of a device type. This can be used to
get more detailed information about the current modem / device type used for
remote communication.
Format:
GET DDS <Device>
Reply:
<Device Description>
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