Nodes

A node is the edge component that connects your building systems to the Novant platform. It communicates with your BMS over local protocols like BACnet or Modbus, and sends data outbound to Novant over HTTPS.

Novant supports two node types:

• Hardware node - A dedicated physical device shipped to your site and connected to the building network.

• Virtual node - A Docker container deployed on an existing PC, VM, or other device already on your network.

Both node types connect and operate the same way once running. The choice comes down to whether you have existing infrastructure to host a container or prefer a standalone device.

What’s in This Section

• Setup Hardware Node - How to connect, register, and bring a hardware node online.

• Setup Virtual Node - How to deploy, register, and bring a virtual node online using Docker.

• Node Status & Troubleshooting - How to check node status and resolve common issues.