Honeywell oneWireless XYR 6000 - Choosing a Mounting Location; Site Selection

Antenna adjustment and mounting
Remote antenna
Revision 12 OneWireless XYR 6000 Transmitters Quick Start Guide 41
February 2013
WARNING
MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND
ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS.
This will help prevent fire damage or human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short
circuit within equipment connected to the antenna.
The base of the antenna mast or tower must be connected directly to the building protective
ground or to one or more approved grounding rods, using 1 OAWG ground wire and
corrosion-resistant connectors.
Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
Lightning arrestors for antenna feed coaxial cables are available from HyperLink
Technologies, Inc.
WARNING
If a person comes in contact with electrical power, and cannot move:
DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in
contact with electrical power.
Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are certified, and
make sure that emergency medical aid has been requested.
Choosing a Mounting Location
The location of the antenna is important. Objects such as metal columns, walls, etc. will reduce efficiency.
Best performance is achieved when antennas for both Multinodes and XYR 6000 Transmitters (Leaf
Nodes) are mounted at the same height and in a direct line of sight with no obstructions. If this is not
possible and reception is poor, you should try different mounting positions to optimize reception.
Antennas should be mounted clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating element. If the
mounting location for an omnidirectional antenna is on the side of a building or tower, then the antenna
pattern will be degraded on the building or tower side.
Site Selection
Before attempting to install your antenna, think where you can best place the antenna for safety and
performance.
Follow these steps to determine a safe distance from wires, power lines, and trees.
Step Action
1
Measure the height of your antenna.
2
Add this length to the length of your tower or mast and then double this total for the minimum
recommended safe distance.
CAUTION
If you are unable to maintain this safe distance, stop and get professional help.