Use Python To Access The Device Location Data - Digi Connect IT 16 User Manual

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2. At the shell prompt, use the python command with no parameters to enter an interactive
Python session:
# python
Python 3.6.12 (default, Jan 11 2021, 10:25:21)
[GCC 8.3.0] on linux
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>>
3. Import the name submodule:
>>> from digidevice import name
>>>
4. Use the help command with name:
>>> help(name)
Help on module digidevice.name in digidevice:
NAME
digidevice.name - API for uploading name from the device
...
5. Use Ctrl-D to exit the Python session. You can also exit the session using exit() or quit().

Use Python to access the device location data

The location submodule enables access to the location data for the Connect IT 16/48 device.
The module takes a snapshot of location data stored in the runt database. The location data snapshot
can be subsequently updated by using the update method.
Determine if the device's location
1. Log into the Connect IT 16/48 command line as a user with shell access.
Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection
menu. Type shell to access the device shell.
2. At the shell prompt, use the python command with no parameters to enter an interactive
Python session:
# python
Python 3.6.12 (default, Jan 11 2021, 10:25:21)
[GCC 8.3.0] on linux
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>>
3. Import the location submodule:
>>> from digidevice import location
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