Ion Science Corvus - Manual (Page 18)

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Installation best practices
The importance of a site survey
Ion Science strongly suggests carrying out a sight survey before Corvus is deployed.
This is to establish:-
1. The number of locations within the building that require monitoring.
2. Identify available mains power outlets.
3. The number of Corus instruments required to monitor the chosen location and create a reliable wireless
network.
Site survey – Choosing locations
1. Identify the locations requiring monitoring.
2. Ensure power sockets are available in each of the chosen locations.
3. Set up a reliable wireless network.
Within typical office or industrial environments Corvus is expected to communicate over a distance of
between 10 and 15 meters but this depends on obstacles that may block wireless communication. Obstacles
that can hinder wireless communications include:-
* Metal studwork within walls
* Metal pipe work
* Diagonal walls
* Metal machinery
* Equipment that generates sparks