Proper installation is critical to ensure sensors operate reliably and remain functional throughout long-term deployments. Below are the most common sensor installation mistakes and the best practices to avoid them.
🚫 Installing on Unstable or Dying Trees
What happens:
Trees that are unstable, damaged, or in poor health may shift or fall over time, causing sensors to become misaligned, damaged, or completely lost.
Correct practice:
Always install sensors on healthy, stable trees that can safely support long-term deployment without risk of movement or collapse.
🚫 Using Inadequate Mounting Materials
What happens:
Unapproved materials such as string, rope, or improvised fasteners can degrade due to weather exposure, resulting in loose or fallen sensors.
Correct practice:
Use only the approved mounting materials provided in the deployment kit. Sensors are designed for long-term, low-maintenance operation and require secure, durable mounting.
🚫 Loose or Unstable Installation
What happens:
Sensors that are not firmly secured may swing or rotate due to wind or tree movement, reducing detection accuracy and overall reliability.
Correct practice:
Ensure each sensor is mounted firmly with minimal or no movement to maintain accurate detection and consistent performance.
🚫 Incorrect Orientation
What happens:
Installing sensors in an orientation that limits sunlight exposure can reduce charging efficiency, leading to low battery levels and impaired operation.
Correct practice:
Mount sensors in an orientation that allows consistent exposure to sunlight, avoiding full obstruction or prolonged shading whenever possible.
🚫 Installing in a Different Location Than Planned
What happens:
Installing a sensor in a location that differs from the planned position in the Silvanet Deployment App can result in poor connectivity, reduced coverage, or gaps in detection. Changes in height, distance, or surrounding vegetation can significantly impact sensor performance.
Correct practice:
Sensors should be installed at the planned locations whenever possible. If on-site conditions prevent installation at the planned spot, install the sensor on a suitable nearby tree. The Silvanet Deployment App will automatically record the sensor’s new installed location during installation.
✅ Best Practice Summary
- Install sensors only on healthy, stable trees
- Use approved mounting materials from the deployment kit
- Secure sensors firmly to prevent movement or swinging
- Orient sensors to maximize sunlight exposure
- Install sensors exactly at the planned locations
For detailed step-by-step instructions, check the installation guide here:
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