ID Command — Device Identifier
Configure the device ID (identification) as an alphanumeric code of up to 8 characters that is included in all transmitted messages.
What is it for?
The ID command allows you to customize device identification for:
- 🚚 Fleet organization — Assign IDs by vehicle, route or customer
- 🔍 Quick identification — Locate devices on your platform
- 📊 Data filtering — Segment reports by ID
- 🔗 Integration — Link with external systems
By default, the device adopts the last 6 digits of the IMEI of the cellular modem as ID.
Syntax
| Action | Command | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Configure | SIDidentifier | RIDidentifier |
| Query | QID | RIDidentifier |
Parameter: identifier — Alphanumeric code of up to 8 characters
Format Rules
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum length | 8 characters |
| Allowed characters | A-Z, 0-9 |
| Upper/lowercase | Converted to uppercase |
| Default ID | Last 6 digits of IMEI |
Practical Examples
Configure numeric ID
>SID1234<
>RID1234;ID=1234;*7B< // ✓ ID configuredConfigure alphanumeric ID
>SIDFLOTA01<
>RIDFLOTA01;ID=FLOTA01;*3A< // ✓ Letters+numbers combinationQuery current ID
>QID<
>RID974862;ID=974862;*2C< // Returns current IDNaming Schemes
Define a consistent scheme to facilitate fleet management.
By fleet
>SIDFL01V01< // Fleet 01, Vehicle 01
>SIDFL01V02< // Fleet 01, Vehicle 02
>SIDFL02V01< // Fleet 02, Vehicle 01By region
>SIDBSAS001< // Buenos Aires
>SIDCBA002< // Córdoba
>SIDMDZ003< // MendozaBy customer
>SIDCLI123< // Customer 123
>SIDCLI124< // Customer 124The configured ID is included in all messages transmitted by the device. Make sure it is unique on your platform to avoid conflicts.
Reset Default ID
To return to the original ID (last 6 digits of IMEI):
// 1. Query IMEI
>QIMEI<
>RIMEI865851037974862;ID=FLOTA01;*4D< // IMEI = 865851037974862
// 2. Configure with the last 6 digits
>SID974862<
>RID974862;ID=974862;*7B< // ✓ ID restored to original valueCompatibility
| Model | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| Rinho Spider | v1.03.00 |
| Rinho Ultralite | v1.03.00 |
| Rinho Minitrack | v1.03.00 |
| Rinho C3 | v1.03.00 |
| Rinho C5 | v1.03.00 |
| Rinho Spider IOT | v1.00.00 |
| Rinho Smart IOT | v1.00.00 |
| Rinho Zero IOT | v1.00.00 |
See Also
- Query IMEI - Get modem IMEI
- Query SN - Serial number
- TAG Command - Configuration tag
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