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Document Name: Common Commands and Attributes v1.3.0 Revision: 1.2
10 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AND INVENTORY
MANAGEMENT
This section defines attributes related to system configuration and inventory
management, such as hardware lists and software versions.
10.1 ADC – Active Devices Count
10.1.1 Overview
This attribute returns number of active devices in the system, and is used for
inventory management.
10.1.2 Usage
Attribute type: Read only
Active Device Count indicates how many active devices configured in and monitored
by the controller. An active device is a hardware device containing a microprocessor
which is polled by the controller, such as a Power Supply, Reference Generator or
different interface boards.
Format:
<Device Count>
where <Device Count> returns number of active devices in the system .
Example:
GET ADC
Replies:
4
meaning that there are 4 active devices configured in the system. Please refer to
attribute HDI and DDI on how to retrieve information about the different devices.
10.2 DAT – System Date
10.2.1 Overview
Used to get and set the system date.
10.2.2 Usage
Attribute type: Read and Write
The controller contains a real time clock, which is used to keep track of when
certain events occurs, and to be able to send reports on configurable times of the
day. This attribute reads and sets the date of the system clock.
Format:
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