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Battery Requirements by Product Type
| Product | Battery Type | Number of Batteries |
|---|---|---|
| Developer Toolkit | AA Lithium | 2 |
| FlexSense | AA Lithium | 2 or 4 |
Battery Selection
For best performance and longest infield lifetime, Myriota highly recommends the use of AA lithium batteries, specifically Energizer L91 AA Lithium Batteries.
Alkaline and other primary batteries with 1.5V nominal voltage are not recommended for use with Myriota products. These battery options may not work, or only work for a short time period. Rechargeable batteries will not work due to their low voltage.
Myriota has taken all efforts in the design of the Myriota Network and edge hardware products to prioritise energy efficiency and deliver the longest possible device lifetime to our Customers, but appropriate battery selection is critical to realising these benefits.
The desirability of the upfront cost saving from lower quality batteries is understandable. However, their use will result in significant underperformance on expected battery life, and any initial savings will be significantly outweighed by the operational costs of remote infield replacement, and the reputational costs of a poor customer experience.
Battery Management
Battery longevity is key to maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of any IoT solution.
To give your devices the best possible start in the field, and avoid battery leakage and other complications over time, we recommend taking the following best practice steps every time:
- Always use fresh batteries, and check the expiry date
- For a single device, always use batteries of the same brand
- Test batteries before use, and ensure that voltage is between 3.0V - 3.6V
- Invest in quality, reputable battery brands
- Consider temperature of your deployment locations, as exceeding the operating temperature of your battery will impact lifetime