Sending a Command
1
Open the gateway
Go to a Papa Duck’s detail page and find the Commands section.
2
Choose a command
Pick a command from the dropdown. A short description explains what it does.
3
Enter values
If the command needs parameters, fill them in. OWL DMS checks your values as you type and flags anything out of range.
4
Send and confirm
Click Send command, then confirm in the dialog. Your command is on its way.
Available Commands
Ping
Checks that the gateway is reachable right now. No parameters needed.
Sleep thresholds
Sets the battery voltage window the gateway sleeps and wakes within. Enter a minimum and maximum voltage between 2.5V and 4.5V — the minimum must be lower than the maximum. As you type, an estimated battery percentage is shown to help you pick sensible values.
Set radios
Sets the gateway’s radio transmit power. Enter a whole number between 14 and 22 — higher values increase range but use more power.
Tracking Command Status
The Recent activity list under the Commands section shows the commands you’ve sent to this gateway, newest first. Each entry shows the command name, a status badge, and when it was last updated.
Use the refresh button to update the list. If a command fails, its error message appears beneath the entry.
If the command history can’t be reached, your commands still go through — only their status won’t show up in the activity list.
Troubleshooting
- The Commands section says the gateway can’t receive commands. The gateway is missing its network target and isn’t ready for commands yet. Confirm the device is set up and reporting in.
- My values won’t send. Check the on-screen hints — voltages must be between 2.5V and 4.5V (minimum lower than maximum), and radio transmit power must be a whole number between 14 and 22.