Module 6: IoT Connectors
Overview
In this module, you will learn how to connect LOGIBLOX to your IoT ecosystem. By leveraging API calls, you can create connections to your IoT zones and devices, enabling seamless data exchange and automation between your physical devices and LOGIBLOX workflows.
With IoT connectors, you can read sensor data, write commands to devices, and build interactive dashboard applications to monitor and manage your entire IoT infrastructure from one centralized platform.
What You'll Learn
IoT Connection Fundamentals
- Connect to IoT Zones - Establish connections to your IoT zones using API calls
- Device Integration - Link individual devices to LOGIBLOX for data exchange
- Read Device Data - Retrieve real-time sensor readings and device status
- Write to Devices - Send commands and configuration updates to your IoT devices
IoT Dashboard Applications
- Real-Time Monitoring - Build dashboards that display live device data
- Device Management - Create interfaces to control and configure devices
- Alert Systems - Set up notifications based on sensor thresholds
- Data Visualization - Display IoT data with charts and gauges
Mission Structure
Missions are hands-on exercises to build IoT integrations and monitoring solutions.
IoT Missions
Why IoT with LOGIBLOX?
Centralized IoT Management
- Unified Platform - Manage all your IoT devices from one interface
- No-Code Integration - Connect devices without writing complex code
- Real-Time Data - Access live sensor data and device status
- Automated Workflows - Trigger actions based on IoT events
Real-World Applications
| Use Case | Application |
|---|---|
| Smart Building | Monitor temperature, humidity, and energy consumption |
| Manufacturing | Track machine status and production metrics |
| Agriculture | Monitor soil conditions and automate irrigation |
| Logistics | Track asset locations and environmental conditions |
| Energy Management | Monitor and optimize power consumption |
IoT Operations
Learn to perform complete IoT operations in LOGIBLOX:
- Connect - Establish connections to IoT zones and devices via API
- Read - Retrieve sensor data and device status in real-time
- Write - Send commands and update device configurations
- Monitor - Build dashboards to visualize and manage your IoT ecosystem
Learning Path
This module builds upon your App Designer and Flow Builder skills, applying them to IoT use cases.
By the end of this module, you'll be proficient in:
✓ Creating connections to IoT zones via API
✓ Integrating devices with LOGIBLOX
✓ Reading sensor data and device status
✓ Writing commands to IoT devices
✓ Building interactive IoT monitoring dashboards
✓ Creating device management applications
✓ Visualizing real-time IoT data
Key Concepts
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| IoT Zone | A logical grouping of related IoT devices |
| Device | A physical IoT sensor, actuator, or controller |
| API Call | HTTP request to connect and exchange data with IoT systems |
| Sensor Data | Readings from IoT devices (temperature, humidity, etc.) |
| Device Command | Instructions sent to control IoT devices |
| Dashboard | Interactive application for monitoring and managing IoT |
Prerequisites
Before starting this module:
- Complete Module 3 to understand Flow Builder and logic flows
- Complete Module 5 to understand App Designer
- Complete Module 6 to understand REST API fundamentals
- Have LOGIBLOX account and project access
- Access to an IoT zone or test devices (optional for hands-on practice)
Ready to begin? Let's start with Mission 1: Connect IoT Project!