Viconics VWG-50 (Classic ZigBee) Design Consideration and Setup Guide - Manual (Page 14)

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4. Ensure that at least one controller is within 50 feet of the VWG for every cluster
of 10 controllers installed.
5. Always try to locate if possible the VWG near the center of all associated
wireless controllers.
6. Always try to locate the VWG near on in line of sight to as many wireless
controllers as possible.
7. Try to avoid metal, brick walls or concrete obstructions between wireless devices
as much as possible.
8. Make sure the antenna on the VWG is always perpendicular to the floor.
9. Avoid placing VWG and controllers near metal or enclosed in metal boxes. If the
VWG needs to be installed inside a metal cabinet, use the remote antenna
accessory.
Ex. 50 wireless controllers total. A minimum of 3 of them should be within 50 feet (15 M)
of the VWG range.