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Battery, solar or vehicle power: plan device maintenance
Compare power options based on access for maintenance, charging arrangements and reporting needs
Consider how the device will be powered after fitting, when someone can reach it and who will handle charging or an issue. These practical conditions help choose a device version and reporting setup.
| Power approach | Existing example | Maintenance considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle supply | Y18: wired installation with ACC input. | Power connection, mounting access and responsibility for checking status. |
| Rechargeable battery | W5: battery variants, USB and charge indication. | When the asset can be reached, charging and reporting needs. |
| Solar-assisted charging | WY806: solar and USB charging, screw or rivet fitting. | Sunlight, secure mounting, service access and supplementary charging. |
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Keep battery versions distinct
W5 is available in separate 3000, 6000, 10000 and 20000 mAh versions. Record the selected version. Reporting frequency, signal conditions and battery configuration affect the maintenance interval. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long the device will run between charges.
Include the real charging conditions
WY806 provides solar-assisted and USB charging. Select a secure position with suitable sunlight and maintenance access. Match charging and reporting arrangements to the asset’s use, including how supplementary charging would be handled.
Before comparing versions, note how often the asset can be reached, how often information is needed and who checks the device. Assets returning to a depot and assets remaining in the field may need different arrangements. This planning example does not establish a battery-life claim.