Appendix G.Device Mounting Considerations

Select the mounting location with care.  Certain mounting configurations can hinder or even completely block wireless signal transmission.

Common mounting mistakes include the following:

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Figure 38: Installing Near a Large Object

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Figure 39: Installing Close to Buildings or Fences/Walls, and/or Horizontally

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Figure 40: Mounting onto a Metal Plate and/or Inside an Enclosure

Large and/or massive structures, such as walls, buildings, hills, etc. can block and/or reflect RF signals.  Tips include:

■Mount antennas above metallic structures.

■Keep in mind that nodes communicate with each other, not just with the supervisor.

■A high Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) level does not guarantee trouble-free communication.  The RSSI level could be the result of high background noise boosting the level.