Connect Zone Works (ELS) to KODE OS for other data integration
Overview
Use this integration to connect Zone Works emergency lighting to KODE OS over TCP/IP. You discover fixtures, collect lamp and circuit status, and ingest compliance-related records for life-safety visibility.Supported Capabilities
- Discover Devices & Points
- Collect Sensor Data
- Collect Non-Sensor Data
Prerequisites
- Network access to the Zone Works (ELS) controller or device
- The IP address and port of the on-site system
- Login credentials for the Zone Works (ELS) 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 Zone Works (ELS)
- 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 Zone Works (ELS) 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 Zone Works (ELS), KODE OS maps them to the following device types and data points:Connected Device
Canonical Type:default
What Data You Get
Point History
Time-series readings including Status, Fault Reason, Lamp State, Battery State, Comm Status, collected at regular intervals from connected devicesDevice Data
Device operational data including status, metrics, and configuration stateGateway Data
IoT gateway operational data including connectivity status and device aggregationPolling Schedule
- Point History — Default polling: 1 minutes (min: 1 minutes, max: 1 hours)
Use Cases
Once connected, this integration enables you to:- Centralize Zone Works (ELS) data in your building operations dashboard
- Correlate data from this system with other building systems for comprehensive analytics
Troubleshooting
Cannot connect to controller
Cannot connect to controller
Verify the IP address and port are correct. Ensure the Zone Works (ELS) controller is powered on and connected to the network. Check that firewalls allow inbound connections on the configured port from the KODE OS server.
Discovery returns no devices
Discovery returns no devices
Verify the connector credentials have sufficient permissions in the Zone Works (ELS) 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 Zone Works (ELS) API.