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Install the LocaXion Anchor
Network Planning and Preparation
Complete RF network planning before installing LocaXion Anchor�
Complete the following tasks before installing the LocaXion Anchors
in the wireless network�
1� Network site planning: Complete site planning to understand how
a wireless network can be built and supported for your application�
2� RF site assessment: Perform an RF site assessment when
designing a large wireless network� The site assessment should at
a minimum include the following tasks:
1� Site assessment: Conduct the site assessment when the plant is
operating, so that maximum possible interference can be mea-
sured and addressed�
2� RF spectrum analysis: Conduct RF spectrum analysis on the
2�40-2�49 GHz band to detect any potential RF interference�
Strong interference sources should be addressed (removed,
avoided or minimized) before the installation�
3� Arrange mesh: Arrange point-to-point 2-node mesh in various
locations to measure the RF propagation ability in the site� Received
Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) can serve as an indicator of the
RF environment� TCP/IP throughput testing and UDP/IP throughput
and packet drop rate testing should be conducted in all selected
locations to measure the quality of the signal strength in the site�
4� LocaXion Anchor placement: Determine placement using
Honeywell Analytic’s Location Accuracy Estimator tool� Please
contact Honeywell Analytics for further information about the use of
Location Accuracy Estimator in RF system planning�
5� Power requirements: Identify power requirements for the network�
Determine wired cable runs to provide power to the LocaXion
Anchor�
Identify LocaXion Anchor Site Locations
The placement of all LocaXion Anchors should be determined to
ensure optimum operation in a wireless network� After the completion
of network site planning and RF assessment activities, the locations
for LocaXion Anchors can be determined� Locations can be mapped
and preparation for LocaXion Anchors can be started�
It is recommended that the LocaXion Anchor be installed in a location
free of metallic objects that could affect RF performance� Do not mount
the enclosure directly onto a metal wall� Do not mount it so that the
antenna is obstructed by metal objects�
Inspect LocaXion Anchor and Associated
Hardware
Ensure that sufficient hardware for installing each LocaXion Anchor
is available� Examine and confirm that the LocaXion Anchor and its
associated hardware, such the antenna and mounting brackets, are
not damaged�
Connect the Antenna
Antenna
Lightning arrestor
with integrated
bulkhead
Antenna
Lightning arrestor
with integrated
bulkhead
Antennas play critical role in the setup and operation of wireless
systems� The 5dBi antenna provided with the LocaXion Anchor was
chosen to provide maximum performance while maintaining all regula-
tory certifications and must not be replaced with an alternate, higher
gain antenna�
After the antenna is connected, the connections should be sealed to
protect them from the external environment� Special coax seal tape is
provided with the antenna and should be used to seal the connection
between the antenna and lightning arrester� The coax seal should be
wrapped from the bottom up in an overlapping fashion to provide the
best protection against dust and water ingress� Instructions for how to
wrap the coax seal tape are provided with each antenna�