ThingMagic Astra-EX - Manual (Page 69)

Mounting the Reader
M6 and Astra-EX User Guide 69
Mounting the Reader
See Appendix B: M6 and Astra-EX Dimensions for mounting hole locations and
dimensions.
C A U T I O N ! ! !
If there is any chance of dust or water exposure, the Astra-EX should be
mounted with the Ethernet, USB, Console, Power and GPIO ports facing
down to prevent ingress.
M6
When mounting the M6 reader it is recommended to use four #10 x ? in. min. screws or
M5 x 20 mm screws, with washers min. ? in. in diameter. Nylon plastic expansion wall
anchors shall be suitable for the screw size. The mounting surface should be minimum ?
in. drywall. If mounting to the ceiling use nylon hollow wall anchors suitable for the screw
size and application. As an alternative, # 10 x 1-1/2 in. screws and washers may be used
if mounting directly to a wall stud.
Follow these steps to mount the reader on a ceiling or wall:
1. Hold the reader in its mounting location and mark the position of the four
mounting screws.
2. Drill holes for the screws and install wall or ceiling anchors if required. For ceiling
mount, use only anchors specifically designed for ceilings.
3. Hold reader over holes and insert the screws and tighten until almost flush with
the wall.
4. Tighten the screws.
Astra-EX
When mounting the Astra-EX Reader it is recommend to use an NRTL approved VESA
100 mount, following the standard mounting procedure of the VESA mount referencing
the Astra mounting hole locations as shown in Figure 22.
Alternatively you can use the centered Tripod mounting hole for 1/4"- 20 screws. This is
for use with tripods shorter than one meter.