Mount a LTE Cat M1 or Cat 1 BIS Gateway on a commercial refrigeration cabinet

While the mounting location can vary widely depending on the asset type (e.g., Open Deck cooler, Bottle cooler, Ice cream chest freezer), we recommend that you mount the Gateway:
- At or near the top of the cooler for the best cellular performance when possible. This is especially relevant when paired with an SCS Controller that may be mounted closer to the equipment’s motor or compressor.
- Behind plastic paneling or a grid as these are less likely to interfere with communications - as metal paneling can. (see diagrams below)
- Out of sight from customers to minimize the risk of theft or tampering.
If you are mounting the Gateway in a location that isn’t easily accessible for later QR code scanning, of its QR code, you can attach a duplicate QR code sticker on a more accessible location on the outside of the cooler.
Consider how you will wire the Gateway to AC mains supply within the cooler to power the device.

Choose between:

Screw mounting - Use 2 to 4, 8G (4.2mm) screws if screw mount is required. Screw type will depend on material. For example, use a stainless steel 8G 19mm self-drillingf drilling screw when installing Gateway to a metal plate and set drive torque appropriate to material type and thickness to avoid damaging screw thread or Gateway enclosure. Maximum allowed torque to prevent damage to the enclosure is 3Nm.
1. Mark and drill pilot holes.
2. Use a screwdriver to secure the device to the cabinet surface.
Tape mounting
1. Ensure the mounting surface and the back of the device are clean and dry.
2. Stick the adhesive pad to the back of the device.
3. Firmly press the device into position, ensuring it is secured to the surface.

Connect the AC wires to the AC distribution point using AC terminations as per local regulations.
Wire the AC side of the power supply to the cooler mains using your preferred connectors. 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz.
The AC cable is supplied with open ends. We recommend that you terminate the AC cable with an appropriate connector to allow easy integration with the cabinet AC wiring.

NOTE: The Gateway is powered by mains power through an interconnecting cable that requires a protective 3A circuit breaker.

Green LED = external power status
- On – not flashing = Power is connected
- On – flashing every second = Running from battery
- Off (Flight mode)
Red LED = Cellular network connectivity status
- Slow short flash - searching for cellular network
- Slow long flash - connected to a cellular network, idle
- Fast flash - connected to a cellular network, sending data

If the Gateway fails to operate, please check the following:

Ensure that the Gateway is connected to the AC power outlet.
Ensure that the voltage and current requirements of the device are within the specifications of the power

A guide for locating an AoFrio LTE Cat M1 or Cat 1 BIS Gateway on a commercial refrigeration cabinet, normally used for cold beverages.