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EATON TFX INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
6046279-001
September 2019
www.eaton.com
Fire protection of the housing is only guaranteed in the
installation positions shown in figures A, B, C or D.
Please note that fire protection is not guaranteed in the
installation positions shown in figures I and II.
Fig 7. Installation positions of TFX
ANTENNA POSITIONING
The internal antennas (models TFX Internal Antenna) are
installed inside the housing on the top of the device.
For the best possible reception of GNSS and mobile radio
signals, the device should be mounted in the position
shown here.
Fig 8. Antenna positioning
1. Mobile radio antenna
2. GNSS antenna
NOTICE
Inadequate radio connection.
The radio connection is influenced by objects or walls.
•
Only mount the device in the installation position shown
in chapter Mounting the device.
•
Choose the mounting location so that as few obstructions
as possible can influence the radio connection.
MOUNTING
Mount the device directly with 2 socket-head screws
(M5) inserted in the mounting holes on the sides and
screwed to the mounting surface. For detailed information
on the distances between the holes, see chapter
technical drawings.
Fig 9. Direct screw mounting, horizontal
1. Socket-head screw DIN 912 - M5x30
2. Lock washer M5 di/da = 5.3/9mm
3. TFX
4. Screw mounting surface Thickness = 3 mm
5. Hexagon nut DIN 934/ISO 4032 - M5
NOTICE
The recommended screw tightening torque for mounting
is 2.2 Nm.