The WinCC REST API is a powerful tool for bridging the gap between operational technology (OT) and modern IT systems. It allows external applications to interact with WinCC configuration and runtime data using standard HTTP methods and JSON Core Capabilities The REST interface is primarily used for: Data Access:
Tokens usually expire after a configurable time (default 8 hours). wincc rest api
The REST API is typically used for:
/WinCC/REST/Tags/ReadMultiple
level = requests.get(f"base_url/tags/Tank1_Level", headers=headers) print(f"Tank level: level.json()['value'] %") The WinCC REST API is a powerful tool
Which are you currently running (e.g., V7.5, V8.0, or Unified)? Higher throughput: Handles thousands of requests per second