Commands

Commands

A command is a request that can be sent to a unit. In response, the unit can send its coordinates, take a picture, activate an output, block engine, etc. Available commands depend on the type pf device used and its configuration.  

Methods of sending commands

There are several methods of sending commands to units and their groups:

• manually from the Monitoring tab;

• automatically by means of the Send a command to units job carried out according to the specified schedule;

• automatically by means of a notification with the Send a command action;

• manually from the application for iOS and Android.
  

Sending Commands from the Monitoring Tab

To send commands from the Monitoring tab, you should enable the Commands option in the customizer of monitoring options. 

1. To send a command, follow the steps below.Click on the icon / in the row or additional menu () of a unit or group.

2. Select the required command from the list. It shows only those commands which you can send now, depending on the available transmission methods. If you are going to send a command to a unit group, the following icons can be displayed next to the commands:

•  : you can send the command to all the units of the group;

•  : you can send the command only to some of the units (point to the icon to see the details).

3. Click Next.

4. If necessary, specify the additional parameters, for example, coordinates, the number of a digital input/output, the frequency of data sending, etc.

5. Click OK.

The records of sending and executing the command are shown in the log.

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