Uplink/Downlink Overview

Message Types

There are two types of messages when communicating with Radio Bridge sensors or the web-based console, uplink and downlink. Uplink messages originate from the sensor and are received by the Console and/or third-party application. The uplink messages communicate sensor events, alerts, heath, and status of the sensor.

Downlink messages originate from the Console and/or third-party application and are received by the sensor. Downlink messages provide configuration information for the sensor, and after receiving this information the sensor will behave accordingly.

API Configuration

To utilize the Console API, go to the Radio Bridge Console application at https://console.radiobridge.com (opens new window) and click on the “API” tab along the left side. From there you can use the uplink and downlink APIs as described in the following sections.