Connect Unico to KODE OS for electric vehicle charging data integration
Overview
Use this integration to connect Unico EV charging to KODE OS. You discover chargers, collect live readings, and ingest related operational records over REST.Supported Capabilities
- Discover Devices & Points
- Collect Sensor Data
- Collect Non-Sensor Data
Prerequisites
- An active account with Unico and access to their API or developer portal
- API key or token from the Unico platform
- KODE OS environment with access to Data Sources
Generate API Credentials
- Log in to the Unico platform or admin console
- Navigate to the API settings, developer section, or account settings
- Generate a new API key or token
- Copy the key and store it securely — you will need it when configuring the connector in KODE OS
Configure Connector in KODE OS
- Navigate to Data Sources in your building
- Click API Catalog and search for Unico
- Click + Add Datasource
- Fill in the fields below and complete the three-page setup flow
Discover Devices and Points
After configuring the connector, click Discover on the connector detail page. KODE OS will query the Unico 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.Devices and Points
When you discover devices from Unico, KODE OS maps them to the following device types and data points:EV Charging Station
Canonical Type:default
What Data You Get
Point History
Time-series readings including active, iMax, iMin, state, enabled, boost, status, healthy, and 4 more, collected at regular intervals from connected devicesAlarms
Alert and fault notifications including alarm name, priority, status, timestamps, device association, and acknowledgment state KODE OS maps Unico data to these standard fields:Polling Schedule
- Point History — Default polling: 5 minutes (min: 5 minutes, max: 1 hours)
- Alarm — Default polling: 1 hours (min: 1 hours, max: 1 days)
- ChargePointSessions — Default polling: 1 days (min: 1 days, max: 1 days)
Use Cases
Once connected, this integration enables you to:- Monitor EV charger availability, session data, and energy delivered
- Track charging revenue and utilization across stations
- Generate reports on EV infrastructure usage and demand patterns
Troubleshooting
Authentication or connection error
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 Unico platform.
Discovery returns no devices
Discovery returns no devices
Verify the connector credentials have sufficient permissions in the Unico system to list devices. Run a test connection first to confirm connectivity. Some systems require specific API scopes or roles for device enumeration.
Data collection stops or gaps appear
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 Unico API.