Change State Step

PIMs are normally in the Reset State when delivered to customers.  All configuration parameters and security codes can be updated.  Only the ID and Firmware are off-limits.  The act of switching to the Reset State clears the Log, History, and Histogram.  Typically, PIMs will be returned to the Reset state after each use.  Access to the Reset State can be controlled by the Security Tool.

Once a reset PIM is configured, it can be put into the Enabled State.  This prevents any further changes to configuration parameters and prevents any Log entries from being deleted while the PIMs waiting to be Run.

Putting a PIM into the Run State causes it to begin sampling the temperature and logging the samples.  Configuration parameters cannot be changed but items can be added to the Log.  Access to the Run State can be controlled by the Security Tool.

Putting a PIM into the Stopped State causes all temperature sampling to stop.  Data gathered during the Run is still available for harvesting until a Reset is done.  Access to the Stop State can be controlled by the Security Tool.

Specifies that a transition to the Running State should be delayed for the indicated number of minutes.  During the delay, the PIM will be in the Enabled state.  When the time expires, it will automatically transition to the Running State.