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5. Operational range
5a) The PL-TREE-COM can be oriented in any direction when operating under 200ft of range.
5b) The PL-TREE-COM can cover distances up to 2500 ft when oriented properly.
(Figure 3)
6. Weatherproof enclosures
Should a PL-TREE COM module need to be installed outdoors, we recommend installing it in a plastic or resin NEMA 4 type
enclosure, as any metal enclosure will act as a Faraday cage, therefore blocking radio signals.
Figure 3
2,500 ft
Figure 4
5c) The PL-TREE-COM radio wave pattern is directional, meaning the signal beam, while able to radiate everywhere, will travel
farther in one specific direction. The built-in antenna is aligned with its front cover (face with the lights and dipswitches). In
order to achieve maximum range, or communicate through complex building structure, both PL-TREE COM modules commu-
nicating together should have their faceplates facing each other. Signal quality (read at the "LEAF" module) must be at least
30% to achieve proper communication.
(Figure 4)
NOTE:
Aligning TREE-COM modules face to face is highly recommended for distances beyond 200 ft.
A signal quality
of at least 30% is
required for proper
communication
