User's Manual

Mote Model 3
User Manual
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How to Install Vibration Motes
Overview
Mounting Petasense Motes is simple and does not require any special skills. Each Mote takes
about 5-10 minutes to mount. Start monitoring the health of your industrial machines in four
simple steps:
Step 1. Power up the Mote
Step 2. Prepare the machine surface
Step 3. Mix the epoxy
Step 4. Mount the Mote
What you will need:
● Petasense Motes
● CR123A 3V Batteries (Duracell recommended for longer battery life)
● Handheld rotary tool with sanding attachment (Dremel recommended)
● 2-part steel-enforced epoxy (JB Weld SteelStik recommended) - Safety Datasheet
● X-Acto knife
● Rubber gloves (for mixing epoxy)
● Soap Water (1:4 soap to water mixture)
● Shop towels
● Protective glasses
● Protective gloves
● Dust Mask
● *Not Pictured* Silicone/Lithium Grease (Model 2 Only)