Novastar — Device Setup Parameters

These Novastar models need parameters entered in Xyte after they're claimed. Families that need the same parameters are grouped together below.

Project ID, Use encryption, Secret

Applies to:

• H series

Parameters

• Project ID (required) — ID of the project configured in device settings which will be used in API authentication
• Use encryption (required) — Describes if we should use encryption or not in authentication process.
• Secret (optional) — Secret key that will be used in API authentication

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On the device first

Create or open the project in the device/vendor settings and copy its Project ID and secret — used for API authentication.

The Add credentials dialog for these models shows exactly these fields:

Where to enter them

Both routes show the fields above (in the Add credentials dialog from the Devices table, or Edit device credentials from the device page), together with the model's setup instructions when it has any.

From the Devices table — select one or more devices that need these same parameters (they show Missing Credentials), then click Add Credentials in the action bar. The button is enabled only when every selected device has identical requirements (usually the same model):

From the device page — open the device (it shows the isn't reporting data yet banner), then Manage → Edit device credentials:

Once saved, the Missing Credentials flag clears and the device starts reporting — your confirmation it worked.