UltraLite™ Deployment Guide

In this article:

Deployment Requirements

Before deploying your Myriota device, make sure the following requirements are met:

• Update the device firmware and network information if required. See Firmware & Network Information Updates below for more details.
• Register the device in Myriota Device Manager before deployment.
• Use lithium batteries for Myriota devices. If the customer device uses rechargeable batteries, ensure they are fully charged and inserted correctly.
• Deploy the device with a clear sky view, with the antenna pointing toward the sky. Elevate the device where required.
• Avoid mounting the device on metal or concrete surfaces.
• Do not deploy the device indoors.
• Avoid strong sources of RF or electrical interference, such as radio devices and high-voltage equipment.

For mounting instructions specific to your Myriota devices, see the Dev Kit Quick Start Guide and the FlexSense User Guide.

Clear Sky View Explained

The diagrams below show examples of good and poor deployment scenarios.

• Structures made from metal, brick, or concrete may completely block transmissions.
• Signals transmitted directly overhead have lower antenna gain.
• Trees may intermittently block satellite signals.
• Elevating the device can help provide a clearer sky view.

Myriota devices perform best when they have a clear sky view from horizon to horizon. Satellites may pass overhead at different angles. Some passes may be directly overhead, while others may be lower toward the horizon.

Myriota devices contain an orbital model of the Myriota Network. They know when and where satellites are expected to pass within line of sight and time their message transmissions to provide the best chance of success.

Devices may still operate in less-than-ideal deployment locations, but performance may be degraded when satellite passes are blocked by nearby obstructions. If a device must be installed near a structure, it is best to mount it in an elevated position with the clearest possible sky view.

The antennas on Myriota devices are tuned to support the widest possible range of transmission angles. The gain, or signal strength, is weakest for signals transmitted directly upward from the antenna. Although many successful transmissions are received when satellites pass directly overhead, it is best to provide a clear sky view across as much of the horizon as possible.

Technical details about how Myriota device antennas are tuned can be found in the Antenna Design Guide.

Firmware & Network Information Updates

All Myriota devices must have firmware loaded before deployment. For details about programming your device, see the Myriota Developer Site:

• Myriota Dev Kit Quick Start Guide
• Myriota FlexSense Documentation

Up-to-date Warm Start Network Information can help reduce first-message latency after deployment. For more information, follow the steps in the Network Info: Warm Start vs Cold Start article.

Check Your Deployment With Device Manager

Myriota Device Manager allows you to check device performance after deployment. You can view information such as:

• Transmit and receive performance
• Message count
• Last message time
• Average daily messages
• Device statistics and diagnostics

Detailed information about receive performance can be found in the Downlink Operations article.

Troubleshooting Deployed Devices

If your Myriota device has been deployed outdoors but you are not receiving messages, use the checklist below to troubleshoot the issue.