Operation In Buildings - Omega MWTC SERIES User Manual

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System Operation

6.7.1 Operation in Buildings

Your Connector/Transmitter sends wireless data transmissions to a receiver
connected to your PC. Radio signals are electromagnetic waves. A radio signal
becomes weaker the further it travels. Range is decreased by different types of
materials found in the direction of the signals propagation. Radio waves can
penetrate most types of wall materials, but they are dampened more than they
would be by a direct line-of-sight installation.
6.7.2 Building Materials
Examples of how different types of wall material may reduce your signal:
Avoid dampening materials by repositions the connector/transmitting and/or
receiver.
6.7.3. Penetration Angle of Radio Waves Through Walls
The angle at which the transmitted radio signal hits a wall is very important
and also has a big effect on maximizing range. Signals between your connector/
transmitter should be transmitted as directly as possible.
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Material Type
Wood, Plaster, Sheetrock, Uncoated
Glass w/o Metal, Fiberglass
Brick, Pressboard
Reinforced Concrete
Metal Walls, Metal Doors, Elevators,
Metal Stair Cases, Metal Piping, 90 to 100%
Metal Mesh, Metal Screening
Figure 6-6. Operation In Buildings
Possible Signal Reduction
0 to 10%
5 to 35%
10 to 90%