PNI Sensor
DOC# : PlacePod Installation Guide R01_draft7
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2 PRE-INSTALLATION STEPS
Before the PlacePod is installed there are some prior steps that should be performed.
2.1
GATEW AY INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the LoRa Network Gateways are installed and functional.
2. Perform a site survey to ensure that the RF signal is strong enough. PNI recommends
having an RSSI reading of around -90dBm as a reference when no vehicle is parked
on top of the parking space.
3. Provision the PlacePod onto your PNI Cloud account, or ensure it is provisioned onto
the LoRa Network you intend to use.
2.2
PREPARING THE PARKING SPACE
1. Clear any debris in the park space with a deck broom.
2. Using a tape measure or chalk snap-line, locate the center of the parking space.
3. Mark the center of each space using the chalk snap-line.
Figure 3: Align PlacePod with center of parking space
2.3
PARKING LOT MAP (RECOMMENDED)
1. Each sensor has a unique Serial Number and barcode located on a label on the
bottom of the sensor.
Figure 4: PlacePod Identification Label
2. Before placing the sensor into is hole or bonding to pavement surface, record the
sensors unique Serial Number at its location on the map.
