API (Application Programming Interface)

Protocols and tools enabling different software applications to communicate and exchange data with RTLS systems. Facilitates integration with WMS, ERP, MES, and business intelligence tools. Exposes functionality for real-time position queries, historical data retrieval, geofence management, and alert configuration. Modern APIs follow RESTful or WebSocket architectures with JSON/XML support.

Software interface enabling programmatic access to RTLS data and functionality. Industrial RTLS APIs typically provide: real-time position streaming (WebSocket or MQTT protocols, 1-10 Hz update rate), historical data queries (REST APIs with filtering by time, asset, zone), configuration management (geofence definition, alert rules, tag assignment), and event subscriptions (entry/exit notifications, alert triggers). Modern systems expose RESTful APIs using JSON data format with authentication via API keys or OAuth 2.0. Critical API performance metrics include latency (sub-100ms for real-time queries), throughput (supporting 1000+ position updates per second), and availability (99.5%+ uptime). Comprehensive APIs enable integration with MES, ERP, WMS, and custom applications. Well-documented APIs include OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, SDKs in multiple languages, and sandbox environments for development.