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Learn how to plan and deploy Gen 2 Silvanet Gateways and Wildfire Sensors with this step-by-step tutorial.
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Learn how to plan and deploy Gen 2 Silvanet Gateways and Wildfire Sensors with this step-by-step tutorial.
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This tutorial guides you through the basic steps of planning a Site, preparing to deploy Silvanet devices and then deploying each Silvanet device type in a forest.
After completing this tutorial, you should know how to:
Use the Silvanet Site Management app to estimate the required Gateways and Sensor to cover a Site
Use the Silvanet Deployment app to deploy Silvanet devices in a Site
View the status of deployed Silvanet devices in the Site view of the Site Management app
You need the following before beginning this tutorial:
Login credentials to the Site Management app
At least one Site provided in the Site Management app
The Silvanet Deployment app installed on a smartphone
The Planning tool is part of the Site Management app. It is used to estimate the amount and location of Border Gateways, Mesh Gateways and Wildfire Sensors to cover a Site.
Your user credentials (Username and Password) give you access to the Dryad Site Management app (dryad.app) and the Dryad Deployment app.
Only users with Admin rights or Resellers can grant access to the Silvanet web and mobile apps. For more information, see Add new users.
Go to dryad.app. Dryad recommends using Chrome.
Select Login and then in the Sign In form, enter your username and password.
In the Site Management app, select the Sites view. The Site is where you prepare the deployment plan.
If no Site appears, select Create Site.
Give the Site a name, select a region, then select Create Site.
See Also
For more information, see Sites view.
Use the Planning tool to estimate coverage requirements for your site. It is accessed within the Sites view page.
Draw paths (hiking, roads, power lines of higher Sensor density), areas (wide areas of lighter Sensor density) and connectivity zones (mesh network of gateways).
The result is a total number of Gateways and Sensors needed to cover the Site.
Run the Planning tool: From the ellipse menu (top-right), select Planning tool.
Find a deployment location: Search for a suitable location using the Search form. You can find any location as this is only an example plan.
Draw some paths and areas: Look at the map and experiment with the drawing tools.
If you see a hiking trail, railroad or other linear area, use the Draw Path tool to draw a path along the route. Notice the dots along the path. These are estimated Sensor locations. Give the path a name and then try some of the settings.
For larger forested areas, use the Draw Area tool to follow the perimeter of the area to be protected by Sensors. Notice the dots inside the area. These are estimated Sensor locations. Give the area a name and move the slider to increase or decrease Sensor density.
Build up the mesh network using the Connectivity Mesh: This adds Border Gateways and Mesh Gateways. First, add a Border Gateway. Afterwards, select in the blue zone of the Border Gateway and then add a Mesh Gateway. Continue adding Mesh Gateways until the Site is covered. Make sure you select in a blue zone before adding another Mesh Gateway.
Optionally, add a few comments: Use the Comment tool to add a comment or two.
You can always delete a route or area and add new ones. Just try the tools and get comfortable using the Planning tool.
Notice the white and yellow dots. You can use these dots to modify the route or area. Try enlarging an area by selecting a white dot and moving it outward.
As you add paths, areas and connectivity zone, the device counters increment. This gives you an estimate of the number of Silvanet devices needed to provide coverage.
Save your plan using the menu on the upper left of the tool to select Save.
Planning tool tutorial
For a detailed example of preparing a coverage estimation, see Planning Tool tutorial.
With the coverage estimation completed, it is ready to be exported.
Print a Summary document.
Select Export Summary to save the estimation as a printable document (.docx).
After downloading the document, it can be saved as PDF for later printing to be used by forestry workers to deploy the devices.
Release the deployment plan to the Dryad Deployment app.
Select Release Deployment Plan to send the deployment plan to the Deployment app.
Before releasing the plan, the Planning tool checks if there are any issues that need to be resolved. If found, use the provided troubleshooting information to fix the issues. For example, if a sensor is outside a connectivity zone, fix this by selecting the Sensor icon and moving it inside a blue zone.
After all issues have been resolved, release the Deployment plan.
The plan appears in the Deployment app as a new Site.
Pre-charge the Border and Mesh Gateways for 24 hours before bringing the devices to the deployment locations.
Bring the appropriate deployment tools:
Toolbox to carry all the necessary tools
Hammer for treenails, chisel to shave off tree bark and shears for trimming branches and for cutting lengths of garden wire
Binoculars to ensure line of sight between devices
10 mm wood drill bit, 6 mm wood drill bit, cordless drill and extra fully-charged battery
Chainsaw for quickly cutting large branches (optional)
17 mm wrench used for U-Clamps
Garden wire for temporary installations
16 foot (5 meter) foldable ladder
Handheld radio (Walkie-talkie) or other alternative means of communication for locations with no cell connectivity
See Also
For more information, see Preparation guidelines.
Before heading into the deployment area, find a location with good mobile connectivity and launch the Deployment app on the Smartphone. Then select the Site.
Deploy the Border Gateway to make a connection with the Silvanet Cloud Platform.
In the Deployment app, tap the Site generated by the Planning tool.
From the list of devices, tap a Border Gateway.
The Register Device screen appears. Your location is indicated by a blue dot on the map.
Using the Deployment app, move towards the deployment location for the Border Gateway.
Once at the location, tap Register Device to open the Scanning screen.
Scan the device's QR Code to register the Border Gateway.
The Registration successful screen appears.
Use treenails (for trees) or U-Clamps (for poles) to mount the Border Gateway 3 m above ground level.
Use garden wire to vertically mount the solar panel above the Border Gateway and face it towards the sun (at 12:00 noon).
Connect the solar panel to the Border Gateway using the provided cable and connector.
Do not mount the solar panel behind the Border Gateway.
If available, use a mains power supply and router, with the PoE Injector. as described in Border Gateway scenarios.
Run the connectivity test to ensure the Border Gateway has connectivity to the Silvanet Cloud.
Tap Confirm & Start Connectivity Test to begin.
If unsuccessful, follow the troubleshooting information provided in the app, then restart the Connectivity Test.
If successful, tap Close or Show Device Details.
See Also
For more information, see Deploy Border Gateways.
With the Border Gateway connected to the Silvanet Cloud, you can begin deploying the Mesh Gateways to build up a Silvanet Mesh Network.
Tap a Mesh Gateway from the list of devices.
The Register Device screen appears. Your location is indicated by a blue dot on the map.
Using the Deployment app, move towards the deployment location.
Once at the location, tap Register Device to open the Scanning screen.
Scan the device's QR Code to register the Mesh Gateway.
Find the location on the tree or pole that is at a minimum of 3 m above ground level and is oriented towards the sun (at 12:00 noon).
Using tree nails (for trees) or U-Clamps (for poles), mount the Mesh Gateway at least 3 m above ground level.
Ensure the Mesh Gateway is securely mounted.
Tap Confirm & Start Connectivity Test to run a Connectivity test. This test ensures the device has connectivity to the Border Gateway and/or Mesh Network.
If the Border Gateway cannot be reached, follow the information provided in the app and restart the test.
If the Mesh Gateway can communicate with neighboring Gateways but the signal is too weak, follow the information provided in the app and restart the test.
If successful, tap Close or Show Device Details, then go ahead and deploy the next Mesh Gateway.
Use the same procedures to deploy the remaining Mesh Gateways.
See Also
For more information, see Deploy Mesh Gateways.
Tap a Wildfire Sensor from the list of devices.
The Register Device screen appears. Your location is indicated by a blue dot on the map.
Move towards the Sensor deployment location.
Once at the location, find a stable tree that is healthy and unlikely to be cut down.
Tap Register Device to open the Scanning screen.
Before mounting the Sensor, use the Deployment app to scan the QR Code on the Sensor. This app then registers the Wildfire Sensor.
After connecting with the Silvanet Cloud via the Silvanet Mesh Network, the Registration successful screen appears.
Find the location on the tree that is at a minimum of 3 m above ground level. Use a chisel or axe to remove any protruding bark at the location. Do not overly damage the bark.
Use a tree nail and spacer to mount the Wildfire Sensor.
For temporary mounting, use garden wire to secure the Sensor to a tree.
Ensure the Sensor is securely attached to the tree.
Tap Confirm to complete the deployment.
The Installation successful screen appears.
Tap Close or Show Device Details.
Allow 14 days for the Wildfire Sensors to calibrate.
See Also
For more information, see Deploy Wildfire Sensors.
After calibration, the Silvanet Suite of Gateways and Sensors are now ready for fire detection.
Review the Site details section of a Site in the Site Management app to ensure all Sensors are sending data.
See Also
For more information, see Site details.
