User's Manual Part 1

Estimating RF Coverage
InterReach Fusion Wideband Installation, Operation, and Reference Manual Page 83
D-620616-0-20 Rev H • TECP-77-044 Issue 7 • May 2013 © 2013 TE Connectivity Ltd.
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Table66. AverageSignalLossofCommonBuildingMaterials
Partition Type Loss (dB) Frequency (MHz)
Metal wall 26 815
Aluminum siding 20 815
Foil insulation 4 815
Cubicle walls 1.4 900
Concrete block wall 13 1300
Concrete floor 10 1300
Sheetrock 1 to 2 1300
Light machinery 3 1300
General machinery 7 1300
Heavy machinery 11 1300
Equipment racks 7 1300
Assembly line 6 1300
Ceiling duct 5 1300
Metal stairs 5 1300