node-red-axon2cot

A node red flow using an Axon API key to create COT messages to be sent to a TAK server.

Pulls both Axon Body and Axon Fleet details and locations.

Portions of this code are derived from https://github.com/dfpc-coe/etl-axon licensed under the MIT License.

Pre-Requisites / Setup

1. Contact the administrator of the Axon Evidence Account to create an API Token.

2. From the admin account navigate to the "Admin" tab

3. Then select "API Settings" under "Security Settings"

4. Click "Create Client" & fill in a name - IE "TAK Server"

5. For API permissions select the following:

   • Device: state.any.read Allowed

   • Response: self.locate: Allowed

   • Response: self.alert_mark: Allowed

   • Response: any.locate: Allowed

   • Users: read: Allowed

6. Create the client & Provide the:

• Secret
• Partner ID
• Client ID
• Agency Domain (.evidence.com)

Deployment

1. Install node-red-contrib-tak if not already installed.
2. Import the node red flow.
3. Open the "Fetch Axon Devices" function and fill in your Agency Name, Partner ID, Client ID, Client Secret, and Agency Acronym.
4. Edit your server connections by editing the "Axon Body" and "Axon Fleet" nodes. You will need to replace your host, port, and import your certificate/key files for the TLS connection.