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OpenLNS Programmer's Reference 85
object Any object for which the parent is
desired.
Data Type Object.
Read/Write Read only.
Added to API Depends on the object used to access the property. Generally,
this property exists for the objects listed above as soon as
they are added to the API.
PingClass
Summary Determines the frequency with which a device is tested
(pinged) to determine if it is still attached to the network.
This property classifies devices based on the probability that
the device may be detached. The higher the probability, the
more frequently the device will be pinged. The Object Server
assumes a device to be detached if it cannot communicate
with that device three consecutive times.
Availability Local, full, and lightweight clients.
Syntax pingClassValue = Object.PingClass
Element Description
Object The device object to be acted on.
pingClassValue The ping class of this object.
The valid values for this element ,
which are provided in the
ConstPingClass constant, are as
follows:
0 lcaPingClassDefault
If this value is written to the
PingClass property, OpenLNS will
use the default
lcaPingClassStationary (3) value.
1 lcaPingClassMobile
Class for nodes which move
frequently.
2 lcaPingClassTemporary
Class for temporary nodes.
3 lcaPingClassStationary
Class for nodes which rarely move.
This is the default value.
4 lcaPingClassPermanent
Class for nodes which never move.
Note: You change the ping interval
that applies to each class with the