Http api general description – 2N Helios IP HTTP API Manual v2.8 User Manual
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2. HTTP API General
Description
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HTTP API (Application Programming Interface) is an interface designed
for
remote control, configuration and data retrieval via third party
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applications.
API enables 2N intercoms to be integrated in extensive
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user infrastructures (home automation, attendance control systems, etc.).
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HTTP API provides a simple interface based on standard protocols
(SOAP/HTTP), which helps read out state or statistic information.
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HTTP API is defined through a web service available at:
http://helios_ip_address/automation -
control commands;
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http://helios_ip_address/notification - log data retrieval commands.
Send an HTTP request including a properly formatted SOAP/XML data to one of the
above mentioned addresses.
executes the requested operation and
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sends back a SOAP/XML response.
The general structure of the HTTP request is as follows: