Do Silvanet devices require regular maintenance?

No service required

We do not anticipate that Wildfire Sensors, Border Gateways or Mesh Gateways need to be serviced or cleaned over the lifetime of the device.

However, unusual circumstances may present additional challenges for the Border or Mesh Gateways as they have a higher energy requirement than Wildfire Sensors. However, cleaning is normally not required.

As Silvanet devices mounted vertically, these effects are minimized.

Solar panels

The solar panels are placed vertically (by intention) on a tree or pole. This position minimizes dust buildup and allows rain to wash off any dust or dirt. This vertical position is intentionally to eliminate manual servicing (cleaning).

The solar panels have been intentionally oversized to allow for performance degradation over time while still maintaining functionality.

See Also

For more information, see Silvanet Border Gateway.