3.7. CONTROL PANEL LOCATION
The control panel should be located in the central part of the object. The central location
of the panel usually provides good communication with all wireless detectors. See
drawings 7 and 8.
Drawing 7. Control panel horizontal location
Drawing 8. Control panel vertical location
The radio waves are attenuated by walls and other obstacles. Lowest attenuation have
wallboards and wooden frame. Medium attenuation have light concrete and brick walls.
Reinforced concrete and metal latticed plaster have the greatest attenuation. The
drawing 9 shows the signal loss through various different types of materials.
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