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KentixONE – Software Datasheet

Brief Profile: KentixONE is a modular security and infrastructure management software for access control, environmental monitoring, video, power distribution and system networking. This datasheet summarizes the technical features, security features, integrations and operating requirements.

Product Overview​

  • Product type: Security and infrastructure management software (on-premises with optional cloud services)
  • Modules: SmartAccess, SmartMonitoring, SmartVideo, SmartPDU, System Networking, Interfaces, KentixONE App
  • User interfaces: Web GUI (HTTPS, port 443), smartphone app (iOS/Android), smartwatch app (iOS)

User Interface (GUI)​

  • Integrated web server (HTTPS, port 443); supports common browsers
  • Apps: iOS/Android smartphone and iOS smartwatch; part of KentixONE Online Service
  • Views: Dashboard EasyView (overview) and DetailView (detail/navigation view)
  • Visualization: Measurement and status values as tiles or table views; freely configurable elements for sensors/actuators
  • Filters: comprehensive, predefined and user-defined filters
  • Navigation depth freely based on project structure (buildings, facilities, floors, functions)
  • Search: logical and mathematical (operators)
  • Device management: Learning/assigning physical and virtual devices directly in dashboard
  • Multi-tenant capability for separation of company/functional areas
  • Permission management with freely configurable user groups
  • Graphical display of measurement curves

General Functions (system-wide)​

  • Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
  • Temperature values in °C and °F
  • Time zone capable, 2 NTP servers configurable
  • Automatic backup to SD card or SMB network drive
  • System logbook with export function
  • Update function: manual or online updates (KentixONE-GO software maintenance)
  • Notifications: Email (SMTP SSL/TLS), push messages (KentixONE app via KentixONE-GO), SMS with AlarmManager (LTE/4G)
  • Inheritance of configurations (thresholds, parameters) via project structure
  • Maintenance mode with time control and reactivation

Security and Data Protection​

  • HTTPS web server; own SSL certificate usable
  • User-based API key (authentication via bearer token)
  • IEEE 802.1X port authentication for all devices with Ethernet
  • AES-128/256 encryption for radio and bus connections
  • Regular security updates via KentixONE Online Service
  • Communication and tamper monitoring depending on sensor/product
  • Support for RFID MIFARE DESFire security applications
  • 2-factor authentication can be activated; PIN lengths adjustable

SmartAccess – Access Control​

  • Real-time access management based on access/time profiles
  • Real-time access logbook with booking overview and video history
  • Video short sequences bookable per access
  • Freely configurable time access profiles
  • Filter functions by user, permission and profiles
  • Storage depth of access history configurable according to data protection guidelines
  • Door status and opening time monitoring, remote opening with video preview
  • Adjustable relay and engagement times; time-controlled door opening/engagement
  • Alarm group assignment with automatic arming/disarming
  • Battery level display/monitoring for wireless battery components
  • Monthly statistics with bookings/failed bookings
  • Mobile access media: KentixONE app
  • Time-limited permissions grantable via smartphone
  • Management of emergency access for battery-operated components

SmartMonitoring – Environmental Monitoring​

  • Alarm/warning/status management for measured values
  • Event logbook with video history
  • Direct alarm/warning display with quick navigation
  • Configuration/visualization of all Kentix devices
  • Extensive parameterization for sensors and actuators
  • Visualized 4-factor early fire detection
  • Thermography display including exclusion areas
  • Any number of alarm groups; very granular alarm parameters (time, delays, signaling)
  • Arming/disarming control along project structure
  • SNMP-V2/3 integration and measured value query
  • Integrated network availability monitoring (ICMP, port check)

SmartVideo – Video Surveillance​

  • Live video streams in browser
  • Live video streams in smartphone app (KentixONE plan required)
  • Control overlays in video image for door opening
  • Assignment of cameras to doors for access documentation (with pre-event)
  • Assignment of cameras to alarm groups for video documentation of alarms
  • Resolution configuration according to video camera

SmartPDU – Power Distribution and Measurement​

  • Visualization of current/energy measurements from Kentix SmartPDU
  • Freely configurable thresholds for warnings and alarms across numerous power parameters
  • Switching function for switchable SmartPDU; synchronization A/B ports; reset function with time control
  • Integration of external meters/measuring devices via Modbus TCP/RTU
  • Automatic PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) calculation
  • Graphical load curves
  • Consumption billing in definable energy reports
  • Rack management as unit including load monitoring of A/B supply

System Networking​

  • Setup of large/branched device networks
  • Management structure based on "Main Devices" and "Satellites"
  • Automatic assignment: device as Main or Satellite
  • Main Devices: hardware appliances or virtual Docker containers (SiteManager only)
  • Decentralized data storage to cushion network outages
  • Central software management and deployment

Interfaces (Software/Hardware)​

  • LDAP/LDAPS (TLS, port 636): Directory access for user/profile management
  • SMB: File/folder access for backup management
  • HTTP REST API for third-party integration
  • Webhooks to third-party servers (JSON, XML, CSV)
  • SNMP-V2/3: GET/SET (port 161), TRAP (port 162)
  • Modbus RTU/TCP
  • VDS2465

KentixONE Online Service and App (paid add-on service)​

  • Remote access/control via app (iOS/Android, including smartwatch)
  • Functions: Measurements, states, arming/disarming, live video, door control, permissions, logbooks
  • Push and email notifications
  • Advanced features: User profiles, VDS2465 and others
  • Availability check (live check) by KentixONE Online Service
  • Online updates: Security/function updates, app updates

Network/Firewall Notes​

  • Standard port web application (KentixONE): TCP 443 (HTTPS)
  • Typical DNS endpoints of KentixONE servers:
  • cloud.kentixone.com
  • auth.cloud.kentixone.com
  • gateway.cloud.kentixone.com