REST API for Industrial Automation
The OAS REST API enables integration with external systems and applications using a simple and efficient programmatic interface. The REST API for industrial automation can be used on any platform or programming language that supports JSON over HTTP, so it fits right into your existing workflow. If you’re looking for a flexible REST API IIoT solution, OAS gives you the tools to get the job done.
Read and Write OAS Data over HTTP
With the REST API industrial IoT interface, you can read and write real-time and historical data using HTTP requests. Developers can also use the API to automate how OAS is configured and deployed, which adds a whole new level of control. It’s a great fit for teams building custom solutions using a REST API industrial automation approach.
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Near Universal Support
Simple, efficient API, fully documented, and supported by virtually every programming language and platform.
Based on Standards
Utilizes widely accepted REST standards using JSON over HTTP, and supports HTTPS(TLS) for secure communications. This makes it a solid choice for any REST IIoT setup.
When to use the OAS REST API
The OAS REST API industrial automation interface is perfect for developers who need to build custom HMIs or user interfaces that consume OAS tag data on any platform and on any network.
It’s perfect for supplying data into an OAS Server from external non-standard sources such as:
- Mobile devices
- Arduino, RaspberryPI, or other IoT components
- Proprietary systems
- Creating a common interface between disparate application platforms such as Python, Java, PHP, .NET, NodeJS, or any other environment capable of issuing HTTP calls
- Automating OAS Server configuration and deployment
The OAS REST API includes endpoints for reading and writing live and historical data, but also provides endpoints for OAS server configuration. This makes it easy to build the solution that fits your needs.
Common Use Cases
Integration with virtually every platform
The OAS REST API is based on standards such as HTTP and JSON, so integration with virtually every programming language on any platform is a natural fit.
Public API integration
Many online services expose a REST API as well, so you can write code to read data from a public API, e.g. weather or geo data services, parse the data and write to the OAS REST API for use within OAS Tags.
Custom User Interfaces
In some cases, your solution requires a custom user interface, or may have an existing code base. You can make REST API calls to pull live data into your UI and drive your interface on any platform, including mobile devices.
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The OAS Platform supports multiple operating systems and deployment options, including Windows, Linux, Docker Containers, and can even run on low-footprint devices such as a Raspberry PI 4.
Networking
From standalone installations to multi-tenant data aggregation and even secure unidirectional data transport, OAS is an edge solution that supports flexible networking for your REST industrial IoT deployment.
Programmatic Setup
Utilize our .NET SDK or REST API for flexible and automated setup, ensuring full integration with your asset management software. You can also import and export CSV files, which helps you work with Excel and third-party applications.
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Getting Started - Download, Setup & Support
Step-by-step introduction to using the Open Automation Software platform
How to manually add and define Tags using the Configure OAS application.
Familiarize yourself with the REST API by following the steps to set up your first interface.
A basic primer on JSON, the basis for all data structures passed in REST API calls.
A list of step-by-step tutorials for integrating REST API into your own solutions.
Interactive OAS REST API documentation with examples of each call and integrated with Postman for live testing.
More about the 3 key networking methods included with licenses.
How to quickly access options and make custom changes.
How to active and manage OAS license.
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