Setting Up Your Hardware Node

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing your hardware node, confirm the following:

• Available Ethernet port on the building automation network
• Power outlet near the installation location (standard AC outlet for the included wall adapter)
• Outbound HTTPS access to node.novant.io (port 443)
• Static IP address from IT, if required (DHCP is the default)

What’s Included

• Hardware node
• AC/DC wall adapter (5V DC)
• Ethernet cable

Physical Installation

Mounting

The hardware node has an integrated 35mm DIN rail mount clip.

To mount: Latch the bottom of the clip onto the rail and press up to engage the spring. Rotate the top of the clip over the rail and release to lock in place.

To dismount: Press up to engage the spring and release the clip.

Power and Network

1. Connect the AC/DC wall adapter to the node and plug into a power outlet.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the node to the building automation network.
3. The node will boot automatically once power is applied.

Project Association

Hardware nodes are automatically associated with your Novant project — no license file or manual registration is required. Once the node is online and connected to the internet, it will appear in your project’s Settings > Nodes tab.

Network Configuration

The hardware node defaults to DHCP and will automatically obtain an IP address from your network. If DHCP is available, no additional network configuration is needed — skip to Verification.

If your site requires a static IP, you can configure it through the node’s built-in Wi-Fi access point. This is the only way to change network settings on the hardware node — there is no physical display or interface on the device itself.

Configuring a Static IP

On first boot, the access point activates automatically and remains active for 15 minutes. After that window closes, reset the node (see Reset Network Settings) to reactivate it.

1. Find the AP in your Wi-Fi settings. The SSID is formatted as Novant-N1-{serial}.
2. Enter the node’s access key as the Wi-Fi password. The access key is available under Settings > Nodes in your Novant project. Access keys rotate automatically every 30 days.
3. Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.9.1.
4. Switch the network mode from DHCP to static IP and enter the address, subnet mask, and gateway provided by your IT team.

Verification

Once the node is powered on and connected to the network, check the LED indicators and your Novant dashboard to confirm everything is working.

LED Status

Novant Dashboard

1. Log into your Novant project.
2. Go to the Nodes tab.
3. Confirm the node appears as “Online.”

If the node does not come online, check the LED status table above and verify network connectivity and firewall rules.

Managing the Node

Reset Network Settings

Use the hardware reset button to restore network settings to the factory default (DHCP). The reset button is located on the left side of the node.

Press and hold the reset button for approximately 10 seconds using a paperclip until both LEDs flash three times. Release the button when the LEDs turn off. The node will reboot in DHCP mode and the Wi-Fi access point will activate for 15 minutes.

Powering Off and Restarting

To power off, disconnect the power supply at any time. The green LED will stay lit briefly during a graceful shutdown — the node is fully powered down once all LEDs are off.

To restart, reconnect the power supply.

Technical Specifications

Spec	Details
Dimensions	6.13” x 4.62” x 1.66” (155.7 x 117.4 x 42.3 mm)
Mounting	Integrated 35mm DIN rail clip
Power input	5V–28V DC
Power connector	Center pin positive, 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel
Power consumption	0.70W min, 1.66W max, 1.0W typical

If you encounter issues during setup, contact support@novant.io for assistance.