tinkerforge 2.0.7

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_current25.rb

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+# -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
+#############################################################
+# This file was automatically generated on 2013-05-16.      #
+#                                                           #
+# Bindings Version 2.0.7                                    #
+#                                                           #
+# If you have a bugfix for this file and want to commit it, #
+# please fix the bug in the generator. You can find a link  #
+# to the generator git on tinkerforge.com                   #
+#############################################################
+
+module Tinkerforge
+  # Device for sensing current of up to 25A
+  class BrickletCurrent25 < Device
+    DEVICE_IDENTIFIER = 24 # :nodoc:
+
+    # This callback is triggered periodically with the period that is set by
+    # BrickletCurrent25#set_current_callback_period. The parameter is the current of the
+    # sensor.
+    # 
+    # CALLBACK_CURRENT is only triggered if the current has changed since the
+    # last triggering.
+    CALLBACK_CURRENT = 15
+
+    # This callback is triggered periodically with the period that is set by
+    # BrickletCurrent25#set_analog_value_callback_period. The parameter is the analog value of the
+    # sensor.
+    # 
+    # CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE is only triggered if the current has changed since the
+    # last triggering.
+    CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE = 16
+
+    # This callback is triggered when the threshold as set by
+    # BrickletCurrent25#set_current_callback_threshold is reached.
+    # The parameter is the current of the sensor.
+    # 
+    # If the threshold keeps being reached, the callback is triggered periodically
+    # with the period as set by BrickletCurrent25#set_debounce_period.
+    CALLBACK_CURRENT_REACHED = 17
+
+    # This callback is triggered when the threshold as set by
+    # BrickletCurrent25#set_analog_value_callback_threshold is reached.
+    # The parameter is the analog value of the sensor.
+    # 
+    # If the threshold keeps being reached, the callback is triggered periodically
+    # with the period as set by BrickletCurrent25#set_debounce_period.
+    CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED = 18
+
+    # This callback is triggered when an over current is measured
+    # (see BrickletCurrent25#is_over_current).
+    CALLBACK_OVER_CURRENT = 19
+
+    FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT = 1 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_CALIBRATE = 2 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_IS_OVER_CURRENT = 3 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE = 4 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_PERIOD = 5 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_PERIOD = 6 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD = 7 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD = 8 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD = 9 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD = 10 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD = 11 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD = 12 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD = 13 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD = 14 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY = 255 # :nodoc:
+
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_OFF = 'x' # :nodoc:
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_OUTSIDE = 'o' # :nodoc:
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_INSIDE = 'i' # :nodoc:
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_SMALLER = '<' # :nodoc:
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_GREATER = '>' # :nodoc:
+
+    # Creates an object with the unique device ID <tt>uid</tt> and adds it to
+    # the IP Connection <tt>ipcon</tt>.
+    def initialize(uid, ipcon)
+      super uid, ipcon
+
+      @api_version = [2, 0, 0]
+
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_CALIBRATE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_IS_OVER_CURRENT] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_CURRENT] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_CURRENT_REACHED] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_OVER_CURRENT] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_CURRENT] = 's'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE] = 'S'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_CURRENT_REACHED] = 's'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED] = 'S'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_OVER_CURRENT] = ''
+    end
+
+    # Returns the current of the sensor. The value is in mA
+    # and between -25000mA and 25000mA.
+    # 
+    # If you want to get the current periodically, it is recommended to use the
+    # callback CALLBACK_CURRENT and set the period with 
+    # BrickletCurrent25#set_current_callback_period.
+    def get_current
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT, [], '', 2, 's')
+    end
+
+    # Calibrates the 0 value of the sensor. You have to call this function
+    # when there is no current present. 
+    # 
+    # The zero point of the current sensor
+    # is depending on the exact properties of the analog-to-digital converter,
+    # the length of the Bricklet cable and the temperature. Thus, if you change
+    # the Brick or the environment in which the Bricklet is used, you might
+    # have to recalibrate.
+    # 
+    # The resulting calibration will be saved on the EEPROM of the Current
+    # Bricklet.
+    def calibrate
+      send_request(FUNCTION_CALIBRATE, [], '', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns *true* if more than 25A were measured.
+    # 
+    # .. note::
+    #  To reset this value you have to power cycle the Bricklet.
+    def is_over_current
+      send_request(FUNCTION_IS_OVER_CURRENT, [], '', 1, '?')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the value as read by a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter.
+    # The value is between 0 and 4095.
+    # 
+    # .. note::
+    #  The value returned by BrickletCurrent25#get_current is averaged over several samples
+    #  to yield less noise, while BrickletCurrent25#get_analog_value gives back raw
+    #  unfiltered analog values. The only reason to use BrickletCurrent25#get_analog_value is,
+    #  if you need the full resolution of the analog-to-digital converter.
+    # 
+    # If you want the analog value periodically, it is recommended to use the 
+    # callback CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE and set the period with 
+    # BrickletCurrent25#set_analog_value_callback_period.
+    def get_analog_value
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE, [], '', 2, 'S')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the period in ms with which the CALLBACK_CURRENT callback is triggered
+    # periodically. A value of 0 turns the callback off.
+    # 
+    # CALLBACK_CURRENT is only triggered if the current has changed since the
+    # last triggering.
+    # 
+    # The default value is 0.
+    def set_current_callback_period(period)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the period as set by BrickletCurrent25#set_current_callback_period.
+    def get_current_callback_period
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the period in ms with which the CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE callback is triggered
+    # periodically. A value of 0 turns the callback off.
+    # 
+    # CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE is only triggered if the analog value has changed since the
+    # last triggering.
+    # 
+    # The default value is 0.
+    def set_analog_value_callback_period(period)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the period as set by BrickletCurrent25#set_analog_value_callback_period.
+    def get_analog_value_callback_period
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the thresholds for the CALLBACK_CURRENT_REACHED callback. 
+    # 
+    # The following options are possible:
+    # 
+    #  "Option", "Description"
+    # 
+    #  "'x'",    "Callback is turned off"
+    #  "'o'",    "Callback is triggered when the current is *outside* the min and max values"
+    #  "'i'",    "Callback is triggered when the current is *inside* the min and max values"
+    #  "'<'",    "Callback is triggered when the current is smaller than the min value (max is ignored)"
+    #  "'>'",    "Callback is triggered when the current is greater than the min value (max is ignored)"
+    # 
+    # The default value is ('x', 0, 0).
+    def set_current_callback_threshold(option, min, max)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD, [option, min, max], 'k s s', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the threshold as set by BrickletCurrent25#set_current_callback_threshold.
+    def get_current_callback_threshold
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_CURRENT_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD, [], '', 5, 'k s s')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the thresholds for the CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED callback. 
+    # 
+    # The following options are possible:
+    # 
+    #  "Option", "Description"
+    # 
+    #  "'x'",    "Callback is turned off"
+    #  "'o'",    "Callback is triggered when the analog value is *outside* the min and max values"
+    #  "'i'",    "Callback is triggered when the analog value is *inside* the min and max values"
+    #  "'<'",    "Callback is triggered when the analog value is smaller than the min value (max is ignored)"
+    #  "'>'",    "Callback is triggered when the analog value is greater than the min value (max is ignored)"
+    # 
+    # The default value is ('x', 0, 0).
+    def set_analog_value_callback_threshold(option, min, max)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD, [option, min, max], 'k S S', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the threshold as set by BrickletCurrent25#set_analog_value_callback_threshold.
+    def get_analog_value_callback_threshold
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD, [], '', 5, 'k S S')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the period in ms with which the threshold callbacks
+    # 
+    #  CALLBACK_CURRENT_REACHED, CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED
+    # 
+    # are triggered, if the thresholds
+    # 
+    #  BrickletCurrent25#set_current_callback_threshold, BrickletCurrent25#set_analog_value_callback_threshold
+    # 
+    # keep being reached.
+    # 
+    # The default value is 100.
+    def set_debounce_period(debounce)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD, [debounce], 'L', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the debounce period as set by BrickletCurrent25#set_debounce_period.
+    def get_debounce_period
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the UID, the UID where the Bricklet is connected to, 
+    # the position, the hardware and firmware version as well as the
+    # device identifier.
+    # 
+    # The position can be 'a', 'b', 'c' or 'd'.
+    # 
+    # The device identifiers can be found :ref:`here <device_identifier>`.
+    # 
+    # .. versionadded:: 2.0.0~(Plugin)
+    def get_identity
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY, [], '', 25, 'Z8 Z8 k C3 C3 S')
+    end
+
+    # Registers a callback with ID <tt>id</tt> to the block <tt>block</tt>.
+    def register_callback(id, &block)
+      callback = block
+      @registered_callbacks[id] = callback
+    end
+  end
+end

data/lib/tinkerforge/bricklet_distance_ir.rb

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+# -*- ruby encoding: utf-8 -*-
+#############################################################
+# This file was automatically generated on 2013-05-16.      #
+#                                                           #
+# Bindings Version 2.0.7                                    #
+#                                                           #
+# If you have a bugfix for this file and want to commit it, #
+# please fix the bug in the generator. You can find a link  #
+# to the generator git on tinkerforge.com                   #
+#############################################################
+
+module Tinkerforge
+  # Device for sensing distance via infrared
+  class BrickletDistanceIR < Device
+    DEVICE_IDENTIFIER = 25 # :nodoc:
+
+    # This callback is triggered periodically with the period that is set by
+    # BrickletDistanceIR#set_distance_callback_period. The parameter is the distance of the
+    # sensor.
+    # 
+    # CALLBACK_DISTANCE is only triggered if the distance has changed since the
+    # last triggering.
+    CALLBACK_DISTANCE = 15
+
+    # This callback is triggered periodically with the period that is set by
+    # BrickletDistanceIR#set_analog_value_callback_period. The parameter is the analog value of the
+    # sensor.
+    # 
+    # CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE is only triggered if the analog value has changed since the
+    # last triggering.
+    CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE = 16
+
+    # This callback is triggered when the threshold as set by
+    # BrickletDistanceIR#set_distance_callback_threshold is reached.
+    # The parameter is the distance of the sensor.
+    # 
+    # If the threshold keeps being reached, the callback is triggered periodically
+    # with the period as set by BrickletDistanceIR#set_debounce_period.
+    CALLBACK_DISTANCE_REACHED = 17
+
+    # This callback is triggered when the threshold as set by
+    # BrickletDistanceIR#set_analog_value_callback_threshold is reached.
+    # The parameter is the analog value of the sensor.
+    # 
+    # If the threshold keeps being reached, the callback is triggered periodically
+    # with the period as set by BrickletDistanceIR#set_debounce_period.
+    CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED = 18
+
+    FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE = 1 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE = 2 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_SAMPLING_POINT = 3 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_SAMPLING_POINT = 4 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_PERIOD = 5 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_PERIOD = 6 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD = 7 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD = 8 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD = 9 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD = 10 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD = 11 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD = 12 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_SET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD = 13 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD = 14 # :nodoc:
+    FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY = 255 # :nodoc:
+
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_OFF = 'x' # :nodoc:
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_OUTSIDE = 'o' # :nodoc:
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_INSIDE = 'i' # :nodoc:
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_SMALLER = '<' # :nodoc:
+    THRESHOLD_OPTION_GREATER = '>' # :nodoc:
+
+    # Creates an object with the unique device ID <tt>uid</tt> and adds it to
+    # the IP Connection <tt>ipcon</tt>.
+    def initialize(uid, ipcon)
+      super uid, ipcon
+
+      @api_version = [2, 0, 0]
+
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_SAMPLING_POINT] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_SAMPLING_POINT] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_SET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_TRUE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_DISTANCE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_DISTANCE_REACHED] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_FALSE
+      @response_expected[FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY] = RESPONSE_EXPECTED_ALWAYS_TRUE
+
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_DISTANCE] = 'S'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE] = 'S'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_DISTANCE_REACHED] = 'S'
+      @callback_formats[CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED] = 'S'
+    end
+
+    # Returns the distance measured by the sensor. The value is in mm and possible
+    # distance ranges are 40 to 300, 100 to 800 and 200 to 1500, depending on the
+    # selected IR sensor.
+    # 
+    # If you want to get the distance periodically, it is recommended to use the
+    # callback CALLBACK_DISTANCE and set the period with 
+    # BrickletDistanceIR#set_distance_callback_period.
+    def get_distance
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE, [], '', 2, 'S')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the value as read by a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter.
+    # The value is between 0 and 4095.
+    # 
+    # .. note::
+    #  The value returned by BrickletDistanceIR#get_distance is averaged over several samples
+    #  to yield less noise, while BrickletDistanceIR#get_analog_value gives back raw
+    #  unfiltered analog values. The only reason to use BrickletDistanceIR#get_analog_value is,
+    #  if you need the full resolution of the analog-to-digital converter.
+    # 
+    # If you want the analog value periodically, it is recommended to use the 
+    # callback CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE and set the period with 
+    # BrickletDistanceIR#set_analog_value_callback_period.
+    def get_analog_value
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE, [], '', 2, 'S')
+    end
+
+    # Sets a sampling point value to a specific position of the lookup table.
+    # The lookup table comprises 128 equidistant analog values with
+    # corresponding distances.
+    # 
+    # If you measure a distance of 50cm at the analog value 2048, you
+    # should call this function with (64, 5000). The utilized analog-to-digital
+    # converter has a resolution of 12 bit. With 128 sampling points on the
+    # whole range, this means that every sampling point has a size of 32
+    # analog values. Thus the analog value 2048 has the corresponding sampling
+    # point 64 = 2048/32.
+    # 
+    # Sampling points are saved on the EEPROM of the Distance IR Bricklet and
+    # loaded again on startup.
+    # 
+    # .. note::
+    #  An easy way to calibrate the sampling points of the Distance IR Bricklet is
+    #  implemented in the Brick Viewer. If you want to calibrate your Bricklet it is
+    #  highly recommended to use this implementation.
+    def set_sampling_point(position, distance)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_SAMPLING_POINT, [position, distance], 'C S', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the distance to a sampling point position as set by
+    # BrickletDistanceIR#set_sampling_point.
+    def get_sampling_point(position)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_SAMPLING_POINT, [position], 'C', 2, 'S')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the period in ms with which the CALLBACK_DISTANCE callback is triggered
+    # periodically. A value of 0 turns the callback off.
+    # 
+    # CALLBACK_DISTANCE is only triggered if the distance has changed since the
+    # last triggering.
+    # 
+    # The default value is 0.
+    def set_distance_callback_period(period)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the period as set by BrickletDistanceIR#set_distance_callback_period.
+    def get_distance_callback_period
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the period in ms with which the CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE callback is triggered
+    # periodically. A value of 0 turns the callback off.
+    # 
+    # CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE is only triggered if the analog value has changed since the
+    # last triggering.
+    # 
+    # The default value is 0.
+    def set_analog_value_callback_period(period)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [period], 'L', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the period as set by BrickletDistanceIR#set_analog_value_callback_period.
+    def get_analog_value_callback_period
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the thresholds for the CALLBACK_DISTANCE_REACHED callback. 
+    # 
+    # The following options are possible:
+    # 
+    #  "Option", "Description"
+    # 
+    #  "'x'",    "Callback is turned off"
+    #  "'o'",    "Callback is triggered when the distance is *outside* the min and max values"
+    #  "'i'",    "Callback is triggered when the distance is *inside* the min and max values"
+    #  "'<'",    "Callback is triggered when the distance is smaller than the min value (max is ignored)"
+    #  "'>'",    "Callback is triggered when the distance is greater than the min value (max is ignored)"
+    # 
+    # The default value is ('x', 0, 0).
+    def set_distance_callback_threshold(option, min, max)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD, [option, min, max], 'k s s', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the threshold as set by BrickletDistanceIR#set_distance_callback_threshold.
+    def get_distance_callback_threshold
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_DISTANCE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD, [], '', 5, 'k s s')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the thresholds for the CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED callback. 
+    # 
+    # The following options are possible:
+    # 
+    #  "Option", "Description"
+    # 
+    #  "'x'",    "Callback is turned off"
+    #  "'o'",    "Callback is triggered when the analog value is *outside* the min and max values"
+    #  "'i'",    "Callback is triggered when the analog value is *inside* the min and max values"
+    #  "'<'",    "Callback is triggered when the analog value is smaller than the min value (max is ignored)"
+    #  "'>'",    "Callback is triggered when the analog value is greater than the min value (max is ignored)"
+    # 
+    # The default value is ('x', 0, 0).
+    def set_analog_value_callback_threshold(option, min, max)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD, [option, min, max], 'k S S', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the threshold as set by BrickletDistanceIR#set_analog_value_callback_threshold.
+    def get_analog_value_callback_threshold
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_ANALOG_VALUE_CALLBACK_THRESHOLD, [], '', 5, 'k S S')
+    end
+
+    # Sets the period in ms with which the threshold callbacks
+    # 
+    #  CALLBACK_DISTANCE_REACHED, CALLBACK_ANALOG_VALUE_REACHED
+    # 
+    # are triggered, if the thresholds
+    # 
+    #  BrickletDistanceIR#set_distance_callback_threshold, BrickletDistanceIR#set_analog_value_callback_threshold
+    # 
+    # keep being reached.
+    # 
+    # The default value is 100.
+    def set_debounce_period(debounce)
+      send_request(FUNCTION_SET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD, [debounce], 'L', 0, '')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the debounce period as set by BrickletDistanceIR#set_debounce_period.
+    def get_debounce_period
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_DEBOUNCE_PERIOD, [], '', 4, 'L')
+    end
+
+    # Returns the UID, the UID where the Bricklet is connected to, 
+    # the position, the hardware and firmware version as well as the
+    # device identifier.
+    # 
+    # The position can be 'a', 'b', 'c' or 'd'.
+    # 
+    # The device identifiers can be found :ref:`here <device_identifier>`.
+    # 
+    # .. versionadded:: 2.0.0~(Plugin)
+    def get_identity
+      send_request(FUNCTION_GET_IDENTITY, [], '', 25, 'Z8 Z8 k C3 C3 S')
+    end
+
+    # Registers a callback with ID <tt>id</tt> to the block <tt>block</tt>.
+    def register_callback(id, &block)
+      callback = block
+      @registered_callbacks[id] = callback
+    end
+  end
+end