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:

Add credentials ✕

Project ID *

Use encryption *

Secret

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CancelSave

Where to enter them

Both routes open the Add credentials dialog shown above.

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):

Devices

☑ H series

Standalone

Novastar

🔒 Missing Credentials

1 Selected:CommandsMove DeviceAdd CredentialsDelete

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

Devices › H series

H series Novastar · Standalone

This device isn't reporting data yet

Open ⋯ → Edit to add its parameters. The device may still show as reachable, but it won't report data until they're set.

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