MoTeC BR2 BTX - Manual (Page 31)

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Appendices
Appendix A – Range Specification
Tested Range
The system should be tested to ensure that the actual range is at least 1.5
times the required range. Therefore, if the required range is 10m then a tested
range of at least 15m is required.
The additional range allows a margin to ensure that a reliable signal is
received under all conditions.
The range should also be checked with the engine running as severe
interference from the ignition system may affect the range due to the
interference rejection capability.
Specified Range
At lest 40m (130ft) subject to the conditions stated below.
Glass and Acrylic Sheet
If the receiver is aimed through tinted glass or tinted acrylic sheet (Plexiglass/
Perspex) the range may be reduced substantially. This needs to be checked
for the particular installation by checking the operating range.
Clear glass or clear acrylic sheets are normally OK but the range should still
be checked.
Alignment
The Transmitter and Receiver should be aligned within 2 degrees of optimum
to achieve maximum range. Note that operation may be affected if the angle
of either the Transmitter or receiver is more than 5 degrees from optimum.
Sunlight
The range is not affected by direct sunlight or any other ambient light levels
including reflected light from other objects.