User's Manual

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Chapter 2
Installation
The components in Luna iMonitoring’s Intelligent Wireless Sensor Suite are easy
to install using simple tools. The installation guidelines in this manual outline the
steps for selecting the proper site for the device, and for handling, mounting and
activating the device.
Site Selection for WEMS Components
The iTLM-1 and iWPM-T sensor modules mount directly onto oil and gas tanks,
pipelines, and wellheads in the field. The iCCU mounts on a variety of structures
in and around the oil field. Issues affecting the site selected for installation
include obstructions in the line-of-sight between the sensor module and the
iCCU; distance from the sensor module to an iCCU; height of the iCCU;
proximity of the component to other electronic equipment or large metal objects
that may affect the transmission of radio signals; orientation of the solar panels
on the component; hazardous environmental conditions; and the surface
mounting angle of the tank for the iTLM-1 installation.
Guidelines Concerning RF Signal Transmission
Luna iMonitoring’s sensor modules use RF signals to communicate with iCCUs
and PocketPC
®
s. Following the guidelines below maximizes the range over which
the WEMS components will be able to transmit signals.
• Place the sensor module in the direct line-of-sight with the iCCU,
whenever possible. A direct line-of-sight between the sensor
module and the iCCU provides optimal signal transmission and
reception. With a direct line-of-sight, the WEMS components
communicate up to 2500 feet. However, without a direct line-of-
sight, this distance decreases.
• Place the iCCU as high as possible to improve signal transmission
and reception.
• Avoid placing sensor modules and iCCUs near electrical equipment
or large metal objects. Electrical devices, such as large electric