Add a device task
You can add device commands to schedule tasks to occur on a selected device.
For many of these options, you can specify the path and file name for the firmware file that you want to upload to the selected devices using one of the following options:
- File field: Manually enter a path and file name in the File field.
- Browse: Browse for the path and file name. The selected path displays in the File field.
- Reference: Select a file that is stored in OEM Cloud. Click Reference to display a dialog. You can select a file from the list, or limit the list by entering a folder name in the search field. The selected path displays in the File field. The files in this list can be viewed in detail in the Data Files page. See Data services.
See Create a schedule for details about adding a task to a schedule.
Device > Reboot command
This command reboots the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
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| Wait for Reconnect | Associate completion status with device reconnection. |
Device > Gateway Firmware Update command
This command updates the firmware on the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
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| File |
In the File field, enter the path and file name for the firmware file that you want to upload to the selected devices. |
| Browse |
Click Browse to browse for and select the firmware file. |
| Reference |
Click Reference to select a file that is stored in OEM Cloud. |
| Wait for Reconnect | Associate completion status with device reconnection. |
Device > RCI Command
This command sends an RCI request to the selected devices. See Remote Command Interface (RCI) Specification.
| Option | Description | |
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| Embed |
Click Embed to enter RCI code. A code sample appears, and you can edit the code as needed. |
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| File |
Click File to enter or browse for a file containing RCI code. |
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In the File field, enter the path and file name for the RCI code request file. |
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Click Browse to browse for and select the RCI code request file. |
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Click Reference to select a file that is stored in OEM Cloud. |
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| Use Remote Manager Cache | Only applicable for cached data associated with a command, such as a query setting or query state. Uses the RM cached version of the settings. |
Device > Upload Python Files command
This command uploads Python application and data files to the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| File |
In the File field, enter the path and file name for the Python file that you want to upload on the selected devices. |
| Browse |
Click Browse to browse for and select the Python file. |
| Reference |
Click Reference to select a file that is stored in OEM Cloud. |
Device > Upload Files command
This command uploads files to the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| File |
In the File field, enter the path and file name for the file that you want to upload on the selected devices. |
| Browse |
Click Browse to browse for and select the file. |
| Reference |
Click Reference to select a file that is stored in OEM Cloud. |
Device > Retrieve Files command
This command retrieves files from the file system of the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| File |
In the File field, enter the path and file name for the file that you want to retrieve from the selected devices. |
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Click the plus sign icon to add an additional path and file name. A new row appears. |
| - | Click the minus sign next to a path that you want to remove from the list of files. |
Device > Delete Files command
This command removes files from the file system of the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
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| File |
In the File field, enter the path and file name for the file that you want to remove from the selected devices. |
| + | Click the plus sign icon to add an additional path and file name. A new row appears. |
| - | Click the minus sign next to a path that you want to remove from the list of files. |
Device > List Files command
This command retrieves a list of files from the file system of the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
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| Paths |
In the Paths field, enter the path and file name for the file that you want to included in the list of files from the selected devices. |
| + | Click the plus sign icon to add an additional path and file name. A new row appears. |
| - | Click the minus sign next to a path that you want to remove from the list of files. |
Device > Disconnect command
This command disconnects the selected devices. Any devices that are set to automatically reconnect will attempt reconnect to the server.
| Option | Description |
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| Wait for Reconnect | Associate completion status with device reconnection. |
Device > Import Configuration command
This command imports device property settings from a file to the selected devices.
Note Device identifiers (such as a MAC Address) and write-only fields (such as password fields) may not be imported.
| Option | Description |
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| Import all | Select this option to import all device properties. |
| Import all except unique network and device identity properties. | Select this option to import all device properties except for unique network and device identity properties. |
| File |
In the File field, enter the path and file name for the file that you want to import from the selected devices. |
| Browse | Click Browse to browse for and select the file. |
| Reference |
Click Reference to select a file that is stored in OEM Cloud. |
| Clear |
Click Clear to remove the selected file name from the File field. |
Device > Command Line Interface command
This command sends a CLI command to the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
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| Command | Enter the CLI command. |
Device > Data Service Request command
This command sends data service request to the selected devices.
| Option | Description |
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| Edit Data Service Request | Edit the data service request code included in the task pane. |