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# Distech Controls

> Connect Distech Controls to KODE OS for controller data

> Connect Distech Controls to KODE OS for controller data integration

## Overview

Use this integration to connect Distech Controls building systems to KODE OS. You can discover devices and points, collect sensor data, and work with schedules when your site exposes schedule discovery.

| Property            | Value      |
| ------------------- | ---------- |
| **System Type**     | Controller |
| **Communication**   | REST       |
| **Collection**      | Pull       |
| **Collection Mode** | SNAPSHOT   |
| **Schedules**       | Supported  |

## Supported Capabilities

* Discover Devices & Points
* Collect Sensor Data
* Discover Schedules
* Update Schedules

## Prerequisites

* An active account with Distech Controls and access to their API or developer portal
* Username and password credentials for the Distech Controls system
* KODE OS environment with access to Data Sources

## Configure Connector in KODE OS

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

| Field                                                          | Required | Type     | Description                                              |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **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 |
| **Protocol**                                                   | Yes      | dropdown | The communication protocol to use                        |
| **Version**                                                    | Yes      | dropdown | The API or firmware version to use                       |
| **Range Low Limit**                                            | No       | text     |                                                          |
| **Range High Limit**                                           | No       | text     |                                                          |
| **Network Address (separated with comma), default value is 1** | No       | text     |                                                          |
| **Scan Network**                                               | No       | dropdown | Options: `False`, `True`                                 |
| **Device ID**                                                  | No       | text     | The device identifier in the external system             |
| **Local IP**                                                   | No       | password | The local network IP address of the on-site system       |
| **Model**                                                      | No       | dropdown | The hardware or software model of the system             |

## Discover Devices and Points

After configuring the connector, click **Discover** on the connector detail page. KODE OS will query the Distech Controls 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).

## What Data You Get

### Point History

Time-series sensor readings such as temperature, humidity, CO2, occupancy counts, energy consumption, light levels, and other measurable values from physical sensors

### Schedule Sync

Schedule state synchronization data between KODE OS and the external system's controller schedules

### Schedule Sync (Partial)

Partial schedule synchronization for incremental schedule updates

### Polling Schedule

* **Point History** -- Default polling: 1 minutes (min: 1 minutes, max: 10 minutes)

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

## Schedule Management

This integration supports discovering and managing schedules in the Distech Controls system. You can discover existing schedules, create new ones, and sync schedule states between KODE OS and the external system.

For more details, see the [Schedules guide](/products/integrations/capabilities/schedules).

## Use Cases

Once connected, this integration enables you to:

* Monitor real-time HVAC, lighting, and building automation data from a single dashboard
* Set up automated alerts when equipment deviates from normal operating parameters
* Track energy consumption and optimize building performance with historical trend data

## 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. Verify the username and password are correct and the account has not been locked in the Distech Controls system.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Discovery returns no devices">
    Verify the connector credentials have sufficient permissions in the Distech Controls 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 Distech Controls API.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>