External Antenna; Mounting Hardware Requirements; Mounting Accessories - Banner DX80 Installation & Operation Manual

2 Mounting & Electrical Connections
2.1 Placement
A wireless network can be hindered by radio interference as well has obstructions in the path of the
receiver and transmitter. When planning for the best location to install the wireless gateway or endpoint
node, it is best to be able to monitor the signal strength relative to the positions of the devices. A built in
diagnostic called 'site survey' continuously monitors signal strength and displays the information on the
gateway front panel LCD. Use this diagnostic tool to confirm signal quality before fixing devices for
permanent installation. (Refer to the
section on Front Panel Operation.)
Avoid placement of the wireless
units in extreme temperatures, high
vibration and high shock areas. The
DX80 is IP67 compliant and designed for
all types of environments but continued
exposure to harsh environments will
shorten the product life.
Although the DX80 devices are
considered maintenance free, try to avoid
installation in an unserviceable location.
Only place the DX80 devices in
ambient operating temperatures of -40°C
to 85°C.

2.2 External Antenna

For optimal RF communications the
external antenna should be vertically
mounted. A clear line of sight between
gateway and nodes is ideal.
Only Banner approved external
antenna should be connected to DX80 devices. Unsuitable antenna may void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The approved antennas are listed in the accessory section.

2.3 Mounting hardware requirements

DX80 devices have four #10 screw holes used for mounting the device vertically or horizontally. The
screws should not be tightened more that XX ft/lbs.
Keep in mind sufficient clearances for the external antenna, euro-style connectors and for viewing the
LCD display. The bottom unit dimensions are supplied in the mechanical section of this document.

2.4 Mounting accessories

DIN rail mounting hardware
Antenna mounting hardware, cables
Banner Engineering Corp • Minneapolis, MN USA
Sensonix Incorporated • Plymouth, MN USA
123456
DX80 Line
powered
gateway
Third
Serial
Party
Interface
PLC
24Vdc
power
supply
www.bannerengineering.com
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123456
Thermocouple &
Compensation
Thermistor
1
123456
Digital sensors
for tank hi/lo
• Tel: 763.544.3164
• 763.519.7042
www.sensonix.com
2
DX80 Battery
powered TC
endpoint node
DX80 Battery
powered
endpoint node
QT50