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# Genetec Security Center

> Connect Genetec Security Center to KODE OS for camera data

> Connect Genetec Security Center to KODE OS for camera data integration

## Overview

Use this integration to connect Genetec Security Center to KODE OS. You can discover cameras and security devices, then collect sensor and non-sensor video and security data for centralized visibility.

| Property            | Value    |
| ------------------- | -------- |
| **System Type**     | Camera   |
| **Communication**   | REST     |
| **Collection**      | Pull     |
| **Collection Mode** | SNAPSHOT |

## Supported Capabilities

* Discover Devices & Points
* Collect Sensor Data
* Collect Non-Sensor Data

## Prerequisites

* An active account with Genetec Security Center and access to their API or developer portal
* API key or token from the Genetec Security Center platform
* KODE OS environment with access to Data Sources

### Vendor Onboarding References

Use these official vendor resources to verify API access, credentials, and permission prerequisites:

* [Genetec developer portal](https://developer.genetec.com/)
* [Genetec technical docs hub](https://techdocs.genetec.com/)

## Generate API Credentials

1. Log in to the Genetec Security Center platform or admin console
2. Navigate to the API settings, developer section, or account settings
3. Generate a new API key or token
4. Copy the key and store it securely -- you will need it when configuring the connector in KODE OS

## Configure Connector in KODE OS

1. Navigate to **Data Sources** in your building
2. Click **API Catalog** and search for **Genetec Security Center**
3. Click **+ Add Datasource**
4. Fill in the fields below and complete the three-page setup flow

| Field            | Required | Type     | Description                                              |
| ---------------- | -------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Room**         | No       | text     | The specific room this connector is associated with      |
| **URL**          | Yes      | text     | The base URL or IP address of the external system        |
| **Username**     | Yes      | text     | The username for authenticating with the external system |
| **Password**     | Yes      | password | The password for authenticating with the external system |
| **API Key**      | Yes      | password | The API key for authenticating with the external system  |
| **Device Types** | No       | text     | The device types to discover from the external system    |

## Discover Devices and Points

After configuring the connector, click **Discover** on the connector detail page. KODE OS will query the Genetec Security Center system and return a list of available devices and their data points.

Review the discovered items and select the devices you want to register in KODE OS.

For more details on the discovery process, see the [Discovery guide](/products/integrations/capabilities/discovery).

## Devices and Points

When you discover devices from Genetec Security Center, KODE OS maps them to the following device types and data points:

### IO Reader / Controller

Canonical Type: `IOREADER`

| # | Point          | Description                                                                           | Unit | Writable | Ontology Field      | Collection |
| - | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | -------- | ------------------- | ---------- |
| 1 | `runningState` | Current run state of the controller                                                   | --   | No       | `run_status`        | Polling    |
| 2 | `online`       | **True** -- device is connected and reporting / **False** -- device is not responding | --   | No       | `connection_status` | Polling    |
| 3 | `locked`       | **True** -- access point is locked / **False** -- access point is unlocked            | --   | No       | `lock_status`       | Polling    |
| 4 | `open`         | **True** -- door is open / **False** -- door is closed                                | --   | No       | `door_status`       | Polling    |

## What Data You Get

### Point History

Time-series readings including runningState, online, locked, open, collected at regular intervals from connected devices

### Security Alarms

Genetec security system alarms including intrusion alerts, door forced events, and camera triggers

### Event Logs

System and security event records with timestamps, event types, and associated devices

KODE OS maps Genetec Security Center data to these standard fields:

| KODE Field       | Source Field                     | Notes                |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------- |
| **id**           | `UUID.randomUUID(`               | --                   |
| **name**         | `EVENT_TYPE_BY_ID.get(eventType` | --                   |
| **description**  | `message`                        | --                   |
| **deviceId**     | `deviceGuid`                     | --                   |
| **createdAt**    | `timestamp`                      | --                   |
| **customFields** | `(custom fields)`                | custom fields object |
| **category**     | `EventCategory.INCIDENT`         | --                   |
| **id**           | `guid`                           | --                   |
| **name**         | `title`                          | --                   |
| **description**  | `note`                           | --                   |
| **createdAt**    | `timestamp`                      | --                   |
| **updatedAt**    | `updatedAt`                      | --                   |
| **customFields** | `(custom fields)`                | custom fields object |

### Polling Schedule

* **Point History** -- Default polling: 5 minutes (min: 5 minutes, max: 1 hours)
* **GenetecAlarms** -- Default polling: 3 hours (min: 3 hours, max: 1 days)
* **EventLog** -- Default polling: 1 hours (min: 1 hours, max: 1 days)

For more details on collection modes, see the [Data Collection guide](/products/integrations/capabilities/data-collection).

## Use Cases

Once connected, this integration enables you to:

* Integrate video surveillance feeds into the building operations dashboard
* Correlate camera events with access control and alarm data for incident review
* Monitor high-traffic areas and verify occupancy data against video feeds

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Authentication or connection error">
    Verify that the credentials are correct and have not expired. Check that the URL is reachable from the KODE OS environment. Ensure the API key or token is valid and has not been revoked or expired in the Genetec Security Center platform.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Discovery returns no devices">
    Verify the connector credentials have sufficient permissions in the Genetec Security Center system to list devices. Run a test connection first to confirm connectivity. Some systems require specific API scopes or roles for device enumeration.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Data collection stops or gaps appear">
    Check the connector status on the Data Sources page. If the status shows an error, review the error logs on the connector detail page. Common causes include expired credentials, network changes, or rate limiting by the Genetec Security Center API.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>