SLMM is a standalone backend module that provides REST API routing and command translation for NL43/NL53 sound level meters. This service acts as a bridge between the hardware devices and frontend applications, handling all device communication, data persistence, and protocol management.

Note: This is a backend-only service. Actual user interfacing is done via SFM/Terra-View frontend applications.

Features

Device Management: Configure and manage multiple NL43/NL53 devices
Real-time Monitoring: Stream live measurement data via WebSocket
Measurement Control: Start, stop, pause, resume, and reset measurements
Data Retrieval: Access current and historical measurement snapshots
FTP Integration: Download measurement files directly from devices
Device Configuration: Manage frequency/time weighting, clock sync, and more
Rate Limiting: Automatic 1-second delay enforcement between device commands
Persistent Storage: SQLite database for device configs and measurement cache

Architecture

┌─────────────────┐         ┌──────────────┐         ┌─────────────────┐
│  Terra-View UI  │◄───────►│  SLMM API    │◄───────►│  NL43/NL53      │
│  (Frontend)     │  HTTP   │  (Backend)   │  TCP    │  Sound Meters   │
└─────────────────┘         └──────────────┘         └─────────────────┘
                                    │
                                    ▼
                            ┌──────────────┐
                            │  SQLite DB   │
                            │  (Cache)     │
                            └──────────────┘

Quick Start

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+
pip package manager

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd slmm

Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Server

# Development mode with auto-reload
uvicorn app.main:app --reload --port 8100

# Production mode
uvicorn app.main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8100

The API will be available at http://localhost:8100

API Documentation

Once running, visit:

Swagger UI: http://localhost:8100/docs
ReDoc: http://localhost:8100/redoc
Health Check: http://localhost:8100/health

Configuration

Environment Variables

PORT: Server port (default: 8100)
CORS_ORIGINS: Comma-separated list of allowed origins (default: "*")

Database

The SQLite database is automatically created at data/slmm.db on first run.

Logging

Logs are written to:

Console output (stdout)
data/slmm.log file

API Endpoints

Device Configuration

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/config`	Get device configuration
PUT	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/config`	Update device configuration

Device Status

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/status`	Get cached measurement snapshot
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/live`	Request fresh DOD data from device
WS	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/stream`	WebSocket stream for real-time DRD data

Measurement Control

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/start`	Start measurement
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/stop`	Stop measurement
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/pause`	Pause measurement
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/resume`	Resume paused measurement
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/reset`	Reset measurement data
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/store`	Manually store data to SD card

Device Information

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/battery`	Get battery level
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/clock`	Get device clock time
PUT	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/clock`	Set device clock time
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/results`	Get final calculation results (DLC)

Measurement Settings

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/settings`	Get all current device settings for verification
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/frequency-weighting`	Get frequency weighting (A/C/Z)
PUT	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/frequency-weighting`	Set frequency weighting
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/time-weighting`	Get time weighting (F/S/I)
PUT	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/time-weighting`	Set time weighting

Sleep Mode

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/sleep`	Put device into sleep mode
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/wake`	Wake device from sleep
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/sleep/status`	Get sleep mode status

FTP File Management

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/ftp/enable`	Enable FTP server on device
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/ftp/disable`	Disable FTP server on device
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/ftp/status`	Get FTP server status
GET	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/ftp/files`	List files on device
POST	`/api/nl43/{unit_id}/ftp/download`	Download file from device

For detailed API documentation and examples, see API.md.

Project Structure

slmm/
├── app/
│   ├── __init__.py          # Package initialization
│   ├── main.py              # FastAPI application and startup
│   ├── routers.py           # API route definitions
│   ├── models.py            # SQLAlchemy database models
│   ├── services.py          # NL43Client and business logic
│   └── database.py          # Database configuration
├── data/
│   ├── slmm.db              # SQLite database (auto-created)
│   ├── slmm.log             # Application logs
│   └── downloads/           # Downloaded files from devices
├── templates/
│   └── index.html           # Simple web interface (optional)
├── manuals/                 # Device documentation
├── API.md                   # Detailed API documentation
├── COMMUNICATION_GUIDE.md   # NL43 protocol documentation
├── NL43_COMMANDS.md         # Command reference
├── requirements.txt         # Python dependencies
└── README.md                # This file

Database Schema

NL43Config Table

Stores device connection configuration:

unit_id (PK): Unique device identifier
host: Device IP address or hostname
tcp_port: TCP control port (default: 80)
tcp_enabled: Enable/disable TCP communication
ftp_enabled: Enable/disable FTP functionality
ftp_username: FTP authentication username
ftp_password: FTP authentication password
web_enabled: Enable/disable web interface access

NL43Status Table

Caches latest measurement snapshot:

unit_id (PK): Unique device identifier
last_seen: Timestamp of last update
measurement_state: Current state (Measure/Stop)
lp: Instantaneous sound pressure level
leq: Equivalent continuous sound level
lmax: Maximum sound level
lmin: Minimum sound level
lpeak: Peak sound level
battery_level: Battery percentage
power_source: Current power source
sd_remaining_mb: Free SD card space (MB)
sd_free_ratio: SD card free space ratio
raw_payload: Raw device response data

Protocol Details

TCP Communication

Uses ASCII command protocol over TCP
Enforces ≥1 second delay between commands to same device
Two-line response format:
- Line 1: Result code (R+0000 for success)
- Line 2: Data payload (for query commands)

FTP Communication

Uses active mode FTP (requires device to connect back)
TCP and FTP are mutually exclusive on the device
Credentials configurable per device

Data Formats

DOD (Data Output Display): Snapshot of current display values DRD (Data Real-time Display): Continuous streaming data DLC (Data Last Calculation): Final stored measurement results

Example Usage

Configure a Device

curl -X PUT http://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/config \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "host": "192.168.1.100",
    "tcp_port": 2255,
    "tcp_enabled": true,
    "ftp_username": "admin",
    "ftp_password": "password"
  }'

Start Measurement

curl -X POST http://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/start

Get Live Status

curl http://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/live

Verify Device Settings

curl http://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/settings

This returns all current device configuration:

{
  "status": "ok",
  "unit_id": "meter-001",
  "settings": {
    "measurement_state": "Stop",
    "frequency_weighting": "A",
    "time_weighting": "F",
    "measurement_time": "00:01:00",
    "leq_interval": "1s",
    "lp_interval": "125ms",
    "index_number": "0",
    "battery_level": "100%",
    "clock": "2025/12/24,20:45:30",
    "sleep_mode": "Off",
    "ftp_status": "On"
  }
}

Stream Real-time Data (JavaScript)

const ws = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/stream');

ws.onmessage = (event) => {
  const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
  console.log('Live measurement:', data);
};

Download Files via FTP

# Enable FTP
curl -X POST http://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/ftp/enable

# List files
curl http://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/ftp/files?path=/NL43_DATA

# Download file
curl -X POST http://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/ftp/download \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"remote_path": "/NL43_DATA/measurement.wav"}' \
  --output measurement.wav

# Disable FTP
curl -X POST http://localhost:8100/api/nl43/meter-001/ftp/disable

Integration with Terra-View

This backend is designed to be consumed by the Terra-View frontend application. The frontend should:

Use the config endpoints to register and configure devices
Poll or stream live status for real-time monitoring
Use control endpoints to manage measurements
Download files via FTP endpoints for analysis

See API.md for detailed integration examples.

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

Verify device IP address and port in configuration
Ensure device is on the same network
Check firewall rules allow TCP/FTP connections
Verify RX55 network adapter is properly configured on device

Rate Limiting

API automatically enforces 1-second delay between commands
If experiencing delays, this is normal device behavior
Multiple devices can be controlled in parallel

FTP Active Mode

Ensure server can accept incoming connections from device
FTP uses active mode (device connects back to server)
May require firewall configuration for data channel

WebSocket Disconnects

WebSocket streams maintain persistent connection
Limit concurrent streams to avoid device overload
Connection will auto-close if device stops responding

Development

Running Tests

# Add test commands when implemented
pytest

Database Migrations

# Migrate existing database to add FTP credentials
python migrate_add_ftp_credentials.py

# Set FTP credentials for a device
python set_ftp_credentials.py <unit_id> <username> <password>

Contributing

This is a standalone module kept separate from the SFM/Terra-View codebase. When contributing:

Maintain separation from frontend code
Follow existing API patterns and error handling
Update API documentation for new endpoints
Ensure rate limiting is enforced for device commands

License

[Specify license here]

API.md - Complete API reference with examples
COMMUNICATION_GUIDE.md - NL43 protocol details
NL43_COMMANDS.md - Device command reference
manuals/ - Device manufacturer documentation

Support

For issues and questions:

Backend API issues: This repository
Frontend/UI issues: Terra-View repository
Device protocol questions: See COMMUNICATION_GUIDE.md

README.md

SLMM - Sound Level Meter Manager

Overview