How can I use our products to integrate into the IP I/O module within Nx?

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Tome

September 10, 2025 03:21

My company currently has its own IP I/O modules. How can I integrate them into Nx?

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  Ichiro

  • Network Optix team

  September 15, 2025 06:05

  Hi Tome

  To integrate your products (e.g., hardware or software solutions) in Nx Witness / Nx Meta, there are several supported methods, depending on whether you’re working with, in your case, it is likely a physical I/O module (e.g., DI/DO relays, sensors, alarm triggers)

  1. Integration via ONVIF:

  If your product is a physical I/O module or security device:

  • I/O modules with ONVIF support
  • IP cameras with digital input/output (DIO/Relay)
  • Gateways that expose I/O as ONVIF events (Like NVR)

  Nx can automatically detect ONVIF-compliant I/O modules. Once detected, you can:

  • Trigger rules based on input signals (motion, door open, etc.)
  • Trigger outputs (turn on a siren, light, or relay) from the Nx client UI or via automation

   

  2. Use HTTP Events to Trigger Nx I/O

  If your product is a non-ONVIF device, you can send Generic event requests to Nx to simulate I/O input.

  If your products are:

  • Custom software or servers
  • REST API or web-based systems
  • IoT sensors (temperature, door sensors, etc.)

  You can create the event while the IO state changes, this usually required your I/O device is capable to send HTTP request, or you create a middleware, or use some automation tools (ex: Zapier, N8N) to assit you.

  • This generates a generic event that can be used to trigger actions.
  • You can create a Rule in Nx to trigger alarms, recording, push notifications, or even send an HTTP command back to your product.

   

  3. Use Metadata SDK for Deep Integration

  If you’re building a plugin for a custom I/O device or logic engine (AI, logic controller, etc.), you can use the Nx Metadata SDK to inject virtual I/O events into the system.

  Ex:

  • Edge devices with custom logic
  • AI systems detecting anomalies
  • Software analytics platforms

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  Tome

  September 19, 2025 01:48

  Hi lchiro

  I need the first method. I've successfully developed an IO device that communicates with ONVIF, but NX still says it can't receive data.

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