---
title: Section "Schedules"
description: Managing communication sessions between telemetry units and the server — creating global and local polling schedules.
weight: 5
---

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The Schedules section of the IoT platform is designed to manage communication sessions between telemetry units and the server. It allows you to:

- Create flexible schedules for devices to communicate;
- Configure global and local data transfer rules;
- Control the frequency of information collection, taking into account the characteristics of objects.

## Access requirements

The Schedules section is available to users with the following rights:

- An account of at least **the second access level** (for resource providers/service organizations);
- The **"Schedule"** permission enabled in the account settings.

## Section interface

The interface is divided into two main areas:

1. **Results and navigation area**
   Contains a list of schedules.
2. **Functional area**
   Includes tools for sorting data and managing records.

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  alt="List of schedules"
  caption="List of schedules"
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## Working with data

### Creating a schedule

1. Go to the **"Schedule"** section via the navigation menu.
2. Click the **"Add"** button.
3. Fill out the form.
4. Confirm the action with the **"Add"** button.

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  to fill in changes.
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Form Fields:

- **Object Type** - defines the scope of the schedule: _(required)_
  - _Resource Supply Company_ - applies to all supplier metering units;
  - _Supplying Company + Consumption Indicator_ - takes into account categories (e.g. stand-alone units);
  - _Consumer_ - only for units of the selected consumer;
  - _Metering unit_ - individual schedule for a specific unit.
- **Subject** - selection of an object for schedule assignment.
- **Periodicity of polling** - interval of communication sessions (hour, day, etc.).
- **Begin/End Date** - the period of validity of the schedule.
- **Control Flags**:
  - \*_Activated_ - schedule activation;
  - \*_Time Spread_ - dynamic spreading of intervals for different devices.
- **Comment** - additional description.

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  alt="Schedule creation form."
  caption="Schedule creation form."
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### Types of schedule management

1. **Global**
   Applies to all metering units of the energy supplier.
   _Example:_
   Selecting _"Resource Supply Company ”_ in the Facility Type field.

2. **Local**
   Covers individual branches, consumers or metering units.
   _Examples:_
   - Binding _"Resource Supply Company + Consumption Indicator ”_ - optimization for autopowered devices.
   - Select _"Consumer ”_ - control of priority units.

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  src="/images/interface/schedules/schedule-type.webp"
  alt="Setting up the schedule type."
  caption="Setting up the schedule type."
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### Create a schedule for a specific metering unit

**Method 1: Via the “Schedule” module**

1. Specify _"Object type ”_ - **Metering unit**.
2. Select the desired unit in the **"Object ”** field.

**Method 2: From the Unit Card**:

1. Open the unit in the **Metering Units** module.
2. Click the **"Schedule ”** tab.
3. Click **"Add ”** and fill in the parameters.

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  alt="Configuring a schedule through a unit card."
  caption="Configuring a schedule through a unit card."
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### Applying schedules

The settings take effect after the telemetry units are synchronized with the server:

1. The user saves the changes to the system.
2. The server processes the request.
3. The telemetry unit receives the schedule for the next communication session.