Raritan EMX2-888, User Manual

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Chapter 8: Using the Command Line Interface
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Changing the Sensor Name
This command names an environmental sensor.
config:# externalsensor <n> name "<name>"
Variables:

<n> is the ID number of the environmental sensor that you want to
configure. The ID number is available in the EMX web interface or
using the command "
show externalsensors <n>
" in the CLI. It is
an integer between 1 and 32.

<name> is a string comprising up to 32 ASCII printable characters.
The <name> variable must be enclosed in quotes when it contains
spaces.
Note: To name an actuator, see Actuator Configuration Commands
(on page 417).
Specifying the CC Sensor Type
Raritan's contact closure sensor (DPX-CC2-TR) supports the connection
of diverse third-party or Raritan's detectors/switches. You must specify
the type of connected detector/switch for proper operation. Use this
command when you need to specify the sensor type.
config:# externalsensor <n> sensorSubType <sensor_type>
Variables:

<n> is the ID number of the environmental sensor that you want to
configure. The ID number is available in the EMX web interface or
using the command "
show externalsensors <n>
" in the CLI. It is
an integer between 1 and 32.

<sensor_type> is one of these types:
contact
,
smokeDetection
,
waterDetection
or
vibration
.
Type Description
contact The connected detector/switch is for detection of
door lock or door closed/open status.
smokeDetection The connected detector/switch is for detection of
the smoke presence.
waterDetection The connected detector/switch is for detection of
the water presence.