Execute Equipment Command#
This task executes a command on the equipment. The command must be defined in the driver definition. The task receives a set of inputs defined in the driver definition. If the equipment sends back a reply, it will be made available in the output.
Details#
| Fields | Details |
|---|---|
| Scope | Connect IoT |
| Workflow | Data flow Control flow |
IsProtocol flag |
Inputs#
| Name | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
<custom list> | <custom> | Specific input values for each command. |
| Activate | any | Sends the command. |
Outputs#
| Name | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| reply | Object | The reply received from the equipment (if any). |
| Success | Boolean | If there was no problem emits a true. |
| Error | Error | Error that occurred during the processing of this task. |
Settings#
On the General tab, you have the usual settings and the following settings:
| Name | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Command | AutomationCommand | The command to send |
Extended Data
This task shows extended data in the Settings and the Command Parameters tab when an Automation Command is selected. The extended data shown depends on the driver in use.
On the Command Settings tab, you have the following settings for each of the command parameters of the command:
| Name | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Value | `String | The value to send if no other is supplied |
Behavior#
In this task you choose a driver when dropping it into the workflow (if you have more than one driver associated with the controller).
On activate, this task sends a command with a set of inputs to a device and receives a reply.
Remarks#
The entire received reply is emitted on the reply output. No processing is done to it.