API operating mode

API operating mode is an alternative to Transparent operating mode. The frame-based API extends the level to which a host application can interact with the networking capabilities of the device. When in API mode, the device contains all data entering and leaving in frames that define operations or events within the device.

The API provides alternative means of configuring devices and routing data at the host application layer. A host application can send data frames to the device that contain address and payload information instead of using Command mode to modify addresses. The device sends data frames to the application containing status packets, as well as source and payload information from received data packets.

The API operation option facilitates many operations such as:

• Transmitting data to multiple destinations without entering Command mode
• Receive success/failure status of each transmitted RF packet
• Identify the source address of each received packet