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5. Determine proper position and placement for the R151 Tethered Temperature Sensor mounting. Keep in mind
that the temperature sensor tether cable will need to be reattached to the adhesive and its positioning should not
cause strain on the tag nor the tether. Remove the paper backing from the tag and press firmly for ten seconds to
mount it into place (or optionally secure by using mechanical fasteners or tie-wraps).
6. Slide the exposed cable ends back into the tether connector, paying close attention to the proper polarity. The
Red
cable wire should be positioned in the left (
+
) terminal and the
Black
cable wire should be positioned in
the right (
-
) terminal (See image below). Tighten the terminal connector screws down to make contact with the
temperature sensor tether cable wires using a size 2 or smaller Flat head screwdriver.
Take care to avoid twisting and fraying the end of the exposed wires when tightening the terminal
connectors. Doing so can cause connection issues and cable damage.
Figure 4: R151 Temperature Sensor Tether Cable Wire Attachment
Recommended Best Practices
The RF Transmitter should be mounted four feet or more above the floor to enable the best possible read range.
RF fields of active tags are affected by large metal surfaces. Adhering tags directly onto metal surfaces may result in
diminished read range and therefore should be avoided if possible.
!
+
Red wire
-
Black wire
Polarity Indicators