The Deeter Group has announced the introduction of a free site survey service considering the implementation of a Deeter or any other wireless sensor network operating in the 2.4GHz ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) band.
The wireless sensor networks may be used to remotely monitor temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, liquid level, float or proximity switches or any sensor connected to a 4 to 20mA control loop. The networks can range from a simple single sensor measurement to complex multi sensor and multi-vendor systems with mixed sensor inputs and routers to extend wireless range and self-healing mesh networks.
Depending on the scale of the intended installation following a few basic steps will make any installation proceed smoothly and ensure maximum results from the wireless network immediately, claims the company.
Ensure a comprehensive site plan of the area or areas where the wireless sensor system is to be installed is available and identify major building obstacles such as walls, halls, elevators and floors that may block radio signals.
Determine the most likely locations for the receivers such as Deeter base stations or routers in order that they may be connected inward to the proposed receiver or so that they can route the wireless signal onwards towards the main network connection. As a guide, receiver locations should avoid being close to metal or concrete walls and as close to the ceiling as possible, says the company.
For the test, a Deeter survey tool sender is placed where the base station will be situated. The tool base station is then used to check the coverage and strength of the received signal, at each of the proposed locations of the sensor transmitters.
The company's product range includes level sensors, complete wireless sensing systems, leak detectors, industrial weighing equipment, reed and proximity switches, security switches, termination assemblies, litz and magnetic wire and solar power systems.
