Placing the myTurf™ BaseStation
Choosing a suitable location for the BaseStation has the largest impact on wireless connectivity. You can
determine a good location by examining your operating area and equipment movement patterns. Find a place
that meets the following requirements:
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The location should be in line-of-sight and within 76 m (250 ft) of an area heavily trafficked by machines.
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The line-of-sight can be through an opening such as a door or window.
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The location must be indoors and away from direct exposure to the elements.
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The area should be clear of materials and items that would weaken the transmission of radio waves (i.e.,
concrete walls, microwaves, cordless phones). These items can block, absorb, and/or disrupt radio waves.
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The location must have a high-speed Internet connection.
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For system startup, ensure that the equipment with the new wireless hourmeter installed are within a
9 m (30 ft) radius of the BaseStation.
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Refer to
Figure 3
and
Figure 4
for examples of BaseStation placement.
Note:
In applications where the BaseStation cannot pick up the signal, a Repeater may be deployed using
the same principles described previously.
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