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Channels

The channels feature allows you to configure communication channels for device integration, enabling you to exchange information securely and in an organized manner using channels such as MovePTT, developed by Remotatec, MQTT, and Socket. The Channels context can also be used for filtering reports.

How to Access?​

To open the channel configuration environment, go to: Settings > Channels.

Create​

To learn how to create channels, see the Create, Edit, and Delete documentation.

Registration Properties​

  1. Active: the status of the channel (active or inactive);
  2. Name: the name of the channel;
  3. Type: type of communication channel;

Image: Filling fields during channel creation.

Depending on the chosen type of channel, different fields will be required. Learn about the available types and their fields in the following topic.

Types of Channels​

Types of Channels

Image: Filling fields for the MQTT protocol.

Legend

  1. Protocol: desired protocol.
  2. Server Address: IP address or domain where the MQTT broker is hosted.
  3. Port: communication port used to connect to the broker. The default value is 1883.
  4. User: username used to authenticate access to the MQTT channel.
  5. Password: password corresponding to the user.
  6. Notifications: MQTT topic that the system will subscribe to in order to receive messages or updates.
  7. Commands: MQTT topic where control/command messages for devices will be published.
  8. Responses: MQTT topic through which the device/system will respond after executing a command.
tip

Perform the connection test to validate communication, authentication, and service availability before using the channel!

Edit/Delete​

To learn how to edit or delete a specific channel, see the Create, Edit, and Delete documentation.

Record History​

Learn how to access the channel record history and its features in: Record History.