Can I integrate Trumeter Cloud with my own software?
Yes. The Trumeter Cloud API enables custom software applications to securely retrieve device and telemetry data from Trumeter Cloud using standard REST requests.
Before You Begin
Before integrating with the API, ensure you have:
- Access to a Trumeter Cloud account
- API credentials
- A basic understanding of REST APIs
- Access to the API Swagger documentation
Typical Integration Workflow
Most integrations follow these steps:
- Authenticate with the API.
- Submit requests to the required endpoints.
- Receive structured response data.
- Process the returned information.
- Display or integrate the data within your application.
Authentication
Before requesting data, applications authenticate using the supported authentication method. Once authenticated, credentials are included with subsequent requests according to the API specification.
API Endpoints
The Trumeter Cloud API includes endpoints for retrieving information such as:
- Device information
- Current telemetry
- Historical telemetry
Example Request Workflow:
A typical request follows this sequence:
- Authenticate.
- Select the required endpoint.
- Submit an HTTP request.
- Receive the response.
- Parse the returned data.
- Display or process the information.
Processing API Responses
Responses are returned in a structured format suitable for:
- Dashboards
- Reporting platforms
- ERP integrations
- MES systems
- Customer portals
- Mobile applications
- Custom software
Integration Best Practices
When developing with the Trumeter Cloud API:
- Secure API credentials.
- Validate request and response data.
- Implement error handling.
- Respect API usage limits.
- Cache data when appropriate.
- Review documentation for updates.
Review the swagger documentation for more information.