STRATON AUTOMATION is proud to announce the official release of version 14.0 of our straton software. This new release brings a series of innovative features and enhancements, designed to meet the growing needs of developers in the field of industrial automation.
Version 14.0 features new blocks for sending HTTP and HTTPS requests, implemented specifically for Linux using the CURL open source library. These blocks give users the ability to exchange data with web servers, both local and online, for more dynamic applications.
HTTP and HTTPTXB, what’s the difference?
The major difference between the HTPP and HTPPTXB blocks lies in the type of data expected as input to each of them.
Whereas the HTTP block expects data stored in the form of strings of characters (STRING) with a maximum length of 255 characters, the HTTPTXB block expects to be used in conjunction with text buffers (TXB, TeXt Buffer).
In addition to being more dynamic, this means that requests are not limited to a maximum number of characters.
Secure web access
Designed primarily for exchanging data with web servers, it is important to note that it will also be possible to send secure HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) requests.
As a result, access to resources available on the web will be secure, significantly reducing the risk of interception of exchanged data, a point that has become essential in environments where security and reliability are becoming major concerns.
Where can they be used?
HTTP blocks can be used in a wide range of applications.
Whether in the field of IoT (Internet of Things), as a replacement for the MQTT protocol to retrieve information from sensors but also in conjunction with our DATASERVER to monitor the status of a system, modify and / or transmit production data, …
With the release of version 14.0 of straton, STRATON AUTOMATION continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of industrial automation.
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