User's Manual

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If outside coverage is not needed, mounting the base at locations #3, #4 or #5 is best.
Headset signals from most work areas would thereby require no wall penetration.
Other work and seating areas may require signals to penetrate one wall. In this case,
the remote antenna kit can be used. The antenna may not need to be mounted far
from the base station unless a large piece of equipment causes a dead spot.
The EOS|HD base uses two antennas to avoid multi-path dropouts. Both antennas
transmit and receive signals. The antenna coverage area can be improved by
mounting one antenna away from the base. The base will select the antenna that
gives the best signal to a particular location.
If outside coverage is required for speed team coverage, mount the base as close as
possible to the wall that faces the desired coverage area. In this case, mounting the
base at location #5 to cover location #6 will minimize wall penetrations. Stores with
a large window near the base will have better outside coverage if the base is facing
the windows. If there are large windows along the wall next to location #6 outside
coverage will be enhanced. Also consider in-store coverage. If the base is located in
the best location for inside and outside coverage, but the coverage outside is still
spotty then the antenna extension cable needs to be run outside the store. In this
case, hanging the antenna under an eve next to the desired area will cover that side
of the store very well. Another approach is to go up through the roof and have the
antenna overlook the desired side area. This approach overcomes obstacles, like
walls, that may shadow the signal when the antenna is at a lower height.
Discuss the location of the base station with the store owner or manager. It should
be mounted less than 10 feet (3 meters) from an available electrical outlet, and away
from grease and large metal objects. Also, it should be mounted near eye level, so
the display screen will be easily visible and the control buttons will be accessible.
The base transmitter antenna(s) must be installed where they will be at least 7.87
inches (20 cm) from all persons, and will not be near any other antenna or
transmitter. The remote antenna kit should be used to extend the coverage area if
needed.
See section 3.1.6.
Tandem, Y-Lane or Dual Drive-Thru
For tandem, Y-lane or dual drive-thrus, a vehicle detector and an outside speaker
and microphone will be installed for each order point, and cables pulled as
described in
sections 3.2 and 3.3.
Figure 11. Typical tandem, Y-lane and dual drive-thru layouts