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VST5000W5028W
Wireless Survey Tools User Guide
• In order to avoid interference from other wireless
devices such as (wireless routers, wireless adapters
or laptop using wireless networks, etc.) insure that a
minimum distance of 3 feet or 1 meter is maintained
between any Vykon node and any Wi-Fi devices.
Maintain a distance of 10 feet or 3 meters or more
would be preferable when possible (
fig. 3
).
the VWG in a metal box. If the VWG needs to be
installed inside a metal cabinet, use the remote antenna
accessory.
The recommended maximum number of wireless
thermostats per JACE is 30; a minimum of 3 thermostats
should be within 50 feet or 15 Meters of the VWG (
fig. 4 -5
).
• Ensure that at least one thermostat
is within 50 feet (15 M) of the VWG
for every cluster of 10 thermostats
installed.
• Always install the VWG closest to
the center of all associated wireless
thermostats.
• Always locate the VWG near or in the
direct line of sight to as many wireless
thermostats as possible.
• Avoid metal, brick walls or concrete
obstructions between wireless devices
as much as possible.
• Make sure the antenna on the VWG is
perpendicular to the fl oor.
• Avoid placing the VWG and the
thermostats near metal or enclosing
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At least 1 Vykon
thermostat node
to be within
50 feet (15M)
of the VWG for
every other
10 thermostat
installed.
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
50 feet (15 M)
maximum
10 feet (3 M)
Preferably 10 feet (3 M) or more between Wi-Fi
equipment and Vykon wireless devices
3 feet (1 M)
Minimum 3 feet (1 M) between Wi-Fi
equipment and Vykon wireless devices
Fig. 3
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