Mounting The Sensor; Wall, Ceiling, Or Electrical Box Mounting - 3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750 Quick Installation Manual

4. Mounting the Sensor

The sensor can be mounted on the following types of surfaces:
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Wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure)
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Tabletop

Wall, Ceiling, or Electrical Box Mounting

Use the included mounting bracket to install the sensor on a wall, ceiling, or electrical box.
To wall-mount the sensor:
1
Route Ethernet cable through the opening in the cradle.
2
Screw the mounting bracket to a wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure):
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If mounting to a solid surface wall or ceiling, use the two sheet metal screws.
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If mounting to drywall, use the two sheet metal screws and two wall anchors.
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If mounting to an electrical box (NEMA enclosure), use the two threaded screws.
The figures below show a cable being routed through the large opening in the cradle and
then the cradle being mounted to a wall.
3
Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the port on the rear of
the sensor.
4
Twist the sensor onto the mounting bracket.
Tabletop Mounting
To install the sensor on a flat surface such as a table or desktop:
1
Remove the backing from the four rubber feet and attach them on the bottom of the sensor.
2
Place the sensor on the table.
3
Connect the Ethernet cable (for power and network connection) to the port on the rear of
the sensor.
Routing a cable Wall-mounting the cradle
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