Viconics VST5000 (Classic ZigBee) User Guide User Manual

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VST5000W5000W

Wireless Survey Tools User Guide

• In order to avoid interference from other wireless

devices such as (wireless routers, wireless adapters

or laptop using wireless networks, etc.) insure that a

minimum distance of 3 feet or 1 meter is maintained

between any Viconics node and any Wi-Fi devices.

Maintain a distance of 10 feet or 3 meters or more

would be preferable when possible (fig. 3).

VWG in a metal box. If the VWG needs to be installed

inside a metal cabinet, use the remote antenna

accessory.

The recommended maximum number of wireless controllers

per JACE is 30; a minimum of 3 controllers should be within

50 feet or 15 Meters of the VWG (fig. 4 -5).

• Ensure that at least one controller

is within 50 feet (15 M) of the VWG

for every cluster of 10 controllers

installed.

• Always install the VWG closest to

the center of all associated wireless

controllers.

• Always locate the VWG near or in the

direct line of sight to as many wireless

controllers as possible.

• Avoid metal, brick walls or concrete

obstructions between wireless devices

as much as possible.

• Make sure the antenna on the VWG is

perpendicular to the floor.

• Avoid placing the VWG and the

controllers near metal or enclosing the

Beyond Comfort

At least 1 Viconics

controller node

to be within 50

feet (15M) of the

VWG for every

other 10 controller

installed.

Fig. 5

Fig. 4

50 feet (15 M)

maximum

10 feet (3 M)

Preferably 10 feet (3 M) or more between Wi-Fi

equipment and Viconics wireless devices

3 feet (1 M)

Minimum 3 feet (1 M) between Wi-Fi

equipment and Viconics wireless devices

Fig. 3