Novastar H Series Api ((hot)) 🎯 Real
The API is exposed via the (LAN) or the dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port running in control mode. Ensure your firmware is updated to at least version 1.7.0, as earlier versions had limited API endpoints.
The most direct and commonly used method for controlling the H Series is by sending JSON-formatted commands via UDP protocol to port 6000 . This is the primary "control API" for basic functions like recalling presets.
Retrieve error logs and connection history for proactive system diagnostics. Establishing the Connection: Networking Basics novastar h series api
Most modern H Series firmware versions require authentication before accepting commands. This prevents unauthorized users on the network from disrupting live broadcasts or control room displays.
import net from '@novastar/net'; import SessionAPI from './Session'; import './api'; The API is exposed via the (LAN) or
import socket import sys def send_h_series_command(ip_address, port, command): """ Sends a control command to a NovaStar H Series processor via TCP/IP. """ try: # Create a standard TCP socket client_socket = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM) # Set a timeout for the connection to prevent indefinite hanging client_socket.settimeout(5.0) print(f"Connecting to H Series at ip_address:port...") client_socket.connect((ip_address, port)) # Ensure the command is formatted correctly with a trailing newline or carriage return if not command.endswith('\r') and not command.endswith('\n'): command += '\r\n' print(f"Sending Command: command.strip()") client_socket.sendall(command.encode('ascii')) # Await response from the processor response = client_socket.recv(1024) print(f"Received Response: response.decode('ascii').strip()") except socket.timeout: print("Error: Connection timed out. Check network settings and device IP.") except ConnectionRefusedError: print("Error: Connection refused. Verify the control port is open on the device.") except Exception as e: print(f"An unexpected error occurred: e") finally: print("Closing network connection.") client_socket.close() if __name__ == "__main__": # Configuration Details (Replace with your actual hardware setup) DEVICE_IP = "1192.168.1.100" CONTROL_PORT = 7000 # Example ASCII Command to recall Preset #3 # Note: Exact string syntax depends heavily on your specific firmware's protocol sheet. PRESET_COMMAND = "SET.PRESET.RECALL 3" send_h_series_command(DEVICE_IP, CONTROL_PORT, PRESET_COMMAND) Use code with caution. 5. Debugging, Best Practices, and Troubleshooting
Novastar’s H Series (including H2, H5, H7, H9, and H15 models) represents the company’s high-performance line of LED display controllers and video processors. Unlike the older "S Series" sending cards which relied heavily on proprietary software (NovaLCT), the H Series is designed with modern integration in mind. This is the primary "control API" for basic
Retrieve system initialization status, IP addresses, and card configurations (input/output).