remote (Remote control)
Some products have interface devices such as indicators, switches and displays which can be used to interact with the hub directly. The function of these interfaces can be controlled via commands. This command disables normal function, and allows control via commands instead.
Entering remote control mode
The indicators will be turned off when entering remote control mode. The display will be unaffected and previous text will remain. Use clcd to clear the display. To disable the console control from the firmware, and allow it to be controlled via commands, issue the remote command without parameters:
Syntax: (see Command structure)
remote [mode]To leave remote control mode, and allow the console to be controlled by the firmware, issue an exit command parameter.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| exit | The LEDs will be reset and the LCD cleared when leaving remote control mode. |
| kexit | Tells the hub to enter remote control mode, but exit automatically when a console key is pressed: |
Notes
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In remote kexit mode, the keys command will not return key press events.
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You can move from remote mode into remote kexit mode, and vice-versa.
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Charging, syncing and security still operate in remote mode. However, their status will not be reported to the console, and the user will need to poll the status flags (using the state and health commands) to determine the system state.
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If the keys, lcd, clcd, leds or ledb commands are issued when not in remote or remote kexit mode, then an error message will be shown, and the command will not be executed.