Wireless Device Placement Guidelines - Carrier WIRELESS STANDARD SENSOR Installation Manual

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Planning the layout of wireless devices

WARNING

Using Rnet tags 5, 6, or 7 in a control program that has a ZS Pro or Pro-F version 3.4.02 or earlier in a Sensor

Binder microblock will disable the display on the ZS sensor. You must do one of the following to prevent this

occurrence:

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Replace the ZS Pro or Pro-F with a newer one (v03.05.02 or later).

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If the controller supports multiple control programs, create a separate control program for the ZS Pro without

tags 5, 6, or 7.

To determine the ZS Pro or Pro-F version, in the i-Vu® Installer tree, expand the controller with the ZS Sensor, and

then select the Sensor Binder microblock. The version is shown in the Associated Sensors table.

CAUTIONS

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You cannot have SPT Sensors on the same Rnet with any of the above devices.

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An Rnet can have more than one wireless Pro-F sensor, however, changing the setpoint on one Pro-F will not

be reflected on the display of another Pro or Pro-F, possibly causing confusion for the user.

Wireless device placement guidelines

The Wireless Adapter and its associated wireless sensors communicate through wireless signals. Wireless signals

are radio waves that can degrade as they pass through objects, be blocked altogether, or be reflected. Building

construction or decor may interfere with signals. Signals can typically pass through wood, cinder block, glass, or

gypsum, but metal, brick, stone, and water will severely impact the signal. For example, items that could affect the

signal are plaster containing support wire, metal file cabinets, or even a grouping of plants (living things have

water and water absorbs signals).

Use the following guidelines to determine the best location for the Wireless Adapter and sensors so that they have

optimal signal reception.

All models of wireless sensors

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Distance. The Standard and Plus sensors should be no more than 75 to 80 ft. (22.86 ot 24.38 m) from the

Wireless Adapter. The Pro-F, Motion/Lux, and Window/Door sensors should be no more than 60 feet (18.29

m) from the Wireless Adapter.

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