PRODUCT GUIDE: EYEDRO ELECTRICITY MONITORING PRODUCTS
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WIRELESS MESH BEST PRACTICES (MESH PRODUCTS ONLY)
Eyedro Mesh Electricity Monitoring (ExB-M*) products have all the same features as the non-wireless
version but do not require a network connection near the point where the sensors are installed. The
modules will communicate with each other over their own private wireless network so that the sensors
can be installed where you need them, and the gateway module can be located near an available RJ45
Ethernet network connection.
Eyedro mesh products operate on a custom wireless protocol operating on the 2.4GHz frequency band.
Operating range varies for each installation depending on the distance between and the number (and
material) of obstructions the wireless communication must pass through and how much other wireless
traffic there is in the area.
To achieve the best performance in wireless installations the following guidelines should be followed:
1. Minimize the number of obstructions between modules where possible (interior/exterior walls,
floors, windows, trees, etc.). Line of sight provides the best performance.
2. Minimize the number of 2.4GHz radiators near the modules and in the surrounding environment
(Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, microwaves, ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 wireless
devices).
3. If multiple Eyedro mesh devices are in the same area, create a physical separation between the
modules. There should be a minimum separation of at least 24” (60cm).
4. If using a Wi-Fi bridge device for connectivity, create a physical separation between Eyedro
module(s) and Wi-Fi bridge. There should be a minimum separation of at least 24” (60cm). If
possible, plug the two devices into separate receptacles.
5. Modules should be secured in position with screws, Velcro tape or by other means. Do not let the
device hang by the wires. Doing so may affect the signal quality and/or cause damage.
6. Keep the area around the Eyedro module free from metallic objects.
7. Do not mount the Eyedro module on the metal electrical panel - if unavoidable, put an insulating
material, like wood or foam, between the Eyedro module and the metal.
8. Do not seal the Eyedro module in the electrical panel or other metal enclosure.
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