The devices have been equipped with mounting arrangements that are specially designed for DIN rail mounting. A set of DIN rail mounting clips is recommended to be used when mounting. The device should be mounted preferably inside a robust, locked and weatherproof control cabinet.
As the device uses a cellular radio for data transmission, the surrounding environment can negatively affect the efficacy of these radio signals. Therefore, if a device with the antenna is mounted on the antenna connector, the unit should not be placed in a location where the radio signal might be shadowed, and therefore deteriorated by nearby obstacles or enclosures.
The large metallic surfaces, racks or walls with metallic structures (cabling, concrete iron, and so on) may degrade the antenna performance to a very high extent. In this case, it is highly recommended to use the optional external antenna with appropriate cable. This allows for better positioning of the devices, antennas and thus optimal performance.
Another restriction to the positioning of the device during installation is that it should be mounted in such a way that the required environmental conditions that are set in the Technical data section of this product guide are met.