REST Plug-ins

The plug-ins define the technical foundation for REST connections in the OPC Router. This is where you specify how to access an external RESTful web service or how to expose your own REST endpoint.

The relationship between the plug-in configuration, transfer object, and trigger is described on the page REST in OPC Router: Structure and Responsibilities.

Overview

• REST Client
• REST Client: Login Options
• REST Server

Scope

• The REST Client plug-in is used when the OPC Router needs to call external REST interfaces.
• The REST Server plug-in is used when the OPC Router itself needs to provide REST endpoints.
• The actual implementation within a connection is then carried out using the REST Client Transfer Object or the REST Trigger.