Operating Instructions
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Programming interface
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3.1 Overview
Functionality of the programming interface
The functionality of the programming interface is available for the RTLS4083T transponder.
The programming interface of the transponder is a functionality supported by the Locating
Manager. It enables external client applications to communicate with the transponder via the
Locating Manager Server. The transponder can be accessed via WAMP (Web Application
Messaging Protocol) independent of the operating system or the code language of the external
client.
Additional functions of the transponder
In addition to the basic function of its use as a localizable node, the transponder oers additional
functions such as "ePaper display" or "Control keys", which can be used by the external client
applications. The display content is managed via "Themes". A transponder Theme contains a
background graphic and various form elds to display text and barcode. A form eld is a text
eld on the display of the transponder with the following congurable properties:
• Field type
– Text eld
– 1D barcode
• Size and position on the display
• Font and font size
Project-specic requirements for the conguration of the "Themes" as well as the download of
the conguration to the transponder can be performed during operation. Optionally, the
conguration of the "Themes" can be transferred from the manager to the transponder.
Conguration options of the programming interface
The following properties can be congured for the transponder via the programming interface:
• Request a list showing all congured transponders of a Locating Manager Server.
• Activation of a "Themes" for the transponder including transfer of the texts / barcodes to be
displayed
• Changing the contents of a form eld of a transponder
• Query the current text or code and the current "Themes"
• Indication of the status of the "Control keys" used
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