18 | Installing Independent Sensors
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e. When the asset door is closed, the two magnet faces
should be no more than 0.1" (2.54 mm) apart.
f.
When the asset door is closed, the two magnets
should be as close to in-line with each other as
possible.
4. Secure the magnets in the brackets by hand-tightening
the supplied locking nuts.
a. Do not over tighten nuts to avoid stripping the
magnet threads.
5. Thoroughly clean and dry the mounting surfaces with
alcohol.
6. Remove the tape backing on one of the sensor brackets.
7. Mount the bracket to the asset door. Press down firmly
with at least 15 psi for 30 seconds to make a good seal.
a. Top of the door is best.
b. All of the adhesive tape must be flush and in contact
with the mounting surface.
Figure 19. Magnetic door switch sensor
installation
8. Remove the tape backing on the second sensor bracket.
9. Mount the sensor bracket to the asset body. Press down
firmly with atleast 15 psi for 30 seconds to make a good
seal.
10. All of the adhesive tape must be flush and in contact with
the mounting surface.
11. Run the door switch wire to the mote mounting location.
Figure 20. Magnetic door switch maximum magnet
gap
12. Insert the RJ-45 connector of the door switch sensor into
the mote’s RS232/RS485 connector.
