A device that appears integrated but isn’t configured properly can cause missing tracks, incorrect metadata, or restricted access for your team. Validation ensures your devices are both functional and usable in EarthRanger before you rely on them in operations.

Step 1. Confirm Devices in Subjects

1. Open Manage Subjects in EarthRanger Admin.
2. Check that each device:
   1. Appears in the correct Subject Group.
   2. Has a recognizable Name and Subtype.
   3. Displays its status (active/inactive).

Step 2. Verify Tracks on the Map

1. Go to the EarthRanger Interface view.
2. Confirm that each subject:
   1. Displays recent track data.
   2. Has tracks that align with expected geography (not shifted or misplaced).
   3. Updates over time if the device is actively transmitting.

Step 3. Customize Display Settings

1. In Subject adjust:
   1. Track color (for easier distinction between devices).
   2. Metadata such as sex, ID, or notes.
       

Step 4. Test User Permissions

1. Assign the device’s Subject Group to a test user or role.
2. Log in as that user (or simulate the profile).
3. Confirm:
   1. Devices appear in the map.
   2. Tracks are visible.
   3. Metadata is accessible if the user has permission.
       

Step 5. Troubleshoot Common Issues

• Device not visible in Subjects: confirm integration completed in All Supported Technologies.
• Tracks not displaying: check if the device has transmitted data recently.
• Device in wrong group: move it in Manage Subjects.
• User cannot see device: verify the Subject Group is included in their Permission Set.