Scheduling the automatic collection of readings

You can set up a scheduled task for collecting readings automatically from an individual connected device or a group of devices.

NOTE: Scheduled tasks are not supported for disconnected devices in Version 5.3, but are planned for a future release.

Creating a scheduled task

Deleting a scheduled task

See also

Understanding scheduled tasks

Creating a scheduled task

To create a scheduled task for collecting readings from a group or device

1. Set the context to the group or device you want to work with.

2. On the Action pane's Service panel under Actions, click Manage schedules.
   The Schedules dialog opens.

3. Click Add to add a new schedule.
   The New Schedule dialog opens.

4. On the Properties tab, select the check box of each property for which you want to collect readings. (The properties shown will vary depending on the selected group or device.)

5. Switch to and complete the Schedule tab. (For field help, see Common scheduling fields.)

6. To save the new scheduled task, click Add.
   The dialog closes, and the new scheduled task is listed on the Schedules dialog.

Deleting a scheduled task

To delete a scheduled task for collecting readings from a group or device

1. Set the context to the group or device you want to work with.

2. On the Action pane's Service panel under Actions, click Manage schedules.
   The Schedules dialog opens.

3. Select the task you want to delete and click Delete . In response to the confirmation message that opens, click Yes.