Connect Pharos to KODE OS for lighting data integration
Overview
Use this integration to connect Pharos to KODE OS. You can discover lighting control devices and points, pull snapshot data over REST, and track dynamic and architectural lighting state from Data Sources.Supported Capabilities
- Discover Devices & Points
- Collect Sensor Data
Prerequisites
- An active account with Pharos and access to their API or developer portal
- Username and password credentials for the Pharos system
- KODE OS environment with access to Data Sources
Configure Connector in KODE OS
- Navigate to Data Sources in your building
- Click API Catalog and search for Pharos
- 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 Pharos 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 Pharos, KODE OS maps them to the following device types and data points:Lighting Fixture
Canonical Type:lighting
What Data You Get
Point History
Time-series readings including Online, none, collected at regular intervals from connected devicesPolling Schedule
- Point History — Default polling: 5 minutes (min: 5 minutes, max: 1 hours)
Use Cases
Once connected, this integration enables you to:- Monitor lighting system status, energy usage, and occupancy-driven behavior
- Coordinate lighting schedules with HVAC and building automation systems
- Track lighting energy consumption and identify optimization opportunities
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. Verify the username and password are correct and the account has not been locked in the Pharos system.
Discovery returns no devices
Discovery returns no devices
Verify the connector credentials have sufficient permissions in the Pharos 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 Pharos API.