American Time SiteSync IQ - Manual (Page 7)

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© American Time
SiteSync IQ Installation Manual
Magnetic Mount Transmitting
Antenna Installation
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10:38:06 AM USCT
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Not recommended
installation.
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Component Location and Mounting Guidelines
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Choose a suitable location for the SiteSync IQ magnetic mount antenna:
a. Locate the antenna at least 4 ft. away from the System Controller or
other electronic equipment to minimize the potential for interference
caused by the radio frequency energy emitted from the antenna.
b. Locate the antenna within approximately 10 ft. of the System
Controller (the antenna includes 12 ft. of cable and should not be
extended).
c. Place the antenna indoors or outside at a central location on the highest
level of the facility (a rooftop penthouse usually works well, for
example).
d. When installed outdoors, the location should be lower than other
nearby building features or lightning rods to reduce the potential for
lightning strikes.
e. Place the antenna in an area that is easily accessible for maintenance
and inspection.
f. Avoid placing the antenna in an area where snow or ice may build up
and possibly damage the antenna or cable.
g. Avoid placing the antenna in an area where people will touch it or come
within 3 ft. of it during operation of the System Controller.
h. Avoid placing the antenna in an area surrounded by large metal objects
that could block the radio signal and reduce signal coverage.
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Mount the magnetic mount antenna vertically up or down (never horizontally):
a. On a metal object such as the underside of a ceiling beam or air duct.
Be sure to test the pull strength of the magnetic base to make sure it is
safely mounted.
b. On top of a mounting bracket, installed on the side of the building or
other structure. You can use the same bracket supplied with the GPS
option (American Time Part #H001233).
4 ft
minimum
4 ft
minimum
1a
2b
2
1d
Note: Install a lightning
rod higher than antenna.
Glossary
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Clock
Installation
System Contr
oller
Installation
Intr
oduction
Shown mounted on bracket
Part #H001233