Adding Data Converters to Tektelic CORE Network Server

LoRaWAN devices typically send their sensor payload information in an encoded format by default. To automatically decode these sensor payloads so that the information is readable, a data converter can be used. 

To add a data converter to the Tektelic NS, please see the following instructions:

1. Obtain a data converter for your device. If you require a data converter for a TEKTELIC LoRaWAN sensor, please see the following link:
   1. https://github.com/TektelicCommunications/data-converters
      1. In general we would recommend using the V2 versions of the device decoders.
   2. If you require a data converter for a Third-Party sensor, please contact the device manufacturer for this.
2. In the left hand pane of the Tektelic CORE Network Server, select "Data Converters"
3. Select the "+" symbol in the top right of the page
4. Give the Data Converter a name to help identify the device that this data converter is for. 
5. For "Type" scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Custom v2"
6. Copy and paste the decoder obtained in Step #1 under the "Decoder" section for the data converter.
   
7. Select "Add"
8. You have now created a Data Converter that can be used in your integrations to have data arrive at your application server / endpoint in a readable format rather than a raw payload.