Where To Place Wireless Sensors - 2gig Technologies EDGE Installation Manual

Where to Place Wireless Sensors

When placing the system's wireless sensors, it is important to remember that they communicate with the 2GIG EDGE Panel over radio frequency
(RF). This subjects the system to radio interference, which can be caused by a variety of sources, such as other RF devices, construction
materials, or even when placing sensors in close proximity to other appliances, electronic devices, or electrical wiring.
CAUTION! While the 2GIG EDGE Panel includes a sensitive receiver that typically allows for placement of wireless sensors in nearly
all locations, it is important to always install sensors in areas that provide the best possible signal strength.
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required: -90 dBm
To ensure the system and sensors are placed appropriately, review the following illustration.
Control Panel Location Relative to Sensors
CORRECT
Centrally Locate
Control Panel
Control Panel Location Height
CONTROL
PANEL
Basement
CORRECT
Mount Control Panel as HIGH
above earth level as practical
Sensor Signal Loss Through Materials
90% - 100%
Of Full Power
Wallboard and
Wood Studs
SENSOR
DOOR
Minimum
Concrete
3 ft
slab
oor
SENSOR
CORRECT
Sensors at the other end of the
house might be too far away
Basement
Locating Control Panel below
earth level impairs range
65% - 95%
Of Full Power
Light Concrete
Or Brick
Location of Sensors
Less
DOOR
than
3 ft
above e
slab slab
Concrete
slab
oor
OR
SENSOR
INCORRECT
11
Minimum signal strength
INCORRECT
CONTROL
PANEL
INCORRECT
10% - 70%
Of Full Power
Concrete with Steel
Reinforcement or Metal
Lath and Plaster
Large
Wall
metal
appliance
(refrig.)
INCORRECT
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