User 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.