Mounting Guidelines for Sensors

Following these simple guidelines for mounting of the sensor can greatly improve signal coverage and lifetime of the sensor. 

General Cabling Tips 

• Sensors must be installed in such a way that they are protected from damage, vandalism and accidents
• The cables have laid out in fixed positions instead of flexible positions, to increase safety
• Make sure that they are away from hot piping, lightning protection systems and
  telecommunication lines

Mounting guidelines for Indoor Motion Sensors 

• Avoid exposing motion detectors to direct sunlight and any lamps within the detection zone
• Avoid placing any heating sources that can change temperature rapidly within the detection/measurement zone, e.g., air vents, fan heaters or incandescent and halogen lamps
• Ensure that the direction of airflow moves laterally to the detection zone

Mounting guidelines for Outdoor Motion Sensors

• Avoid mounting on moving supports and mount motion and presence detectors on stable walls and surfaces
• Make sure that the detection range is free of interferences

Mounting guidelines for Light Sensors

• Ensure that the light sensor measures only indirect light – we refer to this as light reflected from other surfaces, to avoid the distortion of measurement results that are caused by direct sunlight
• Avoid shiny surfaces that are highly reflective and surfaces that are too dark or surface with low light reflection properties, as this impedes the measurement of the current brightness level
• Please note that the thermal protection glass can influence the daylight measurement  

Mounting guidelines for Outdoor Brightness Sensors

•  Mount the sensors to the building wall facing away from the sun and in an accessible location to allow easy inspection and maintenance
• Avoid exposure of out brightness sensors to direct sunlight and interference from trees and buildings, etc.
• It is recommended to mount the outdoor brightness sensors in the middle of the building and at a minimum height of 3 m above the ground, while maintaining at least 0.3 m distance from windows
• Avoid painting the sensors
  
  

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