When you are installing a Network Pro ONE inside a cooler, there are a few things you should consider for optimal performance.
Things to avoid
- Avoid mounting the device where it is fully surrounded by metal surfaces as this may prevent successful communications.
- Avoid external mounting on the side or back of a cooler where the device can be damaged during cooler movement.
- Avoid mounting the device inside a cold or warm space as this will impact the communications and device battery. The mounting location must be an area where the temperature is maintained between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
- Avoid mounting in areas where there is a high risk of condensation or moisture.
Avoid mounting the power supply at or near a heat source. The power supply mounting location must be an area where the temperature is maintained between -10°C (14°F) and 40°C (104°F).
Recommended actions
- Mount the device inside the cabinet. While mounting can vary depending on cooler type, in most situations we recommend that the Network Pro ONE is mounted inside the cabinet, but not in a place where it is fully enclosed by metal.
- Mount the device behind plastic paneling or a grid as these are less likely to interfere with communications.
- Mount the device where it is out of sight from customers to minimize the risk of theft or tampering.
- Mount the device at or near the top of the cooler to ensure the best connection strength to a Cellular Network (LTE-M or 2G) for data upload to the Cloud.
- Use the supplied screws and/or the double-sided tape to ensure secure mounting on metal or plastic surfaces. We also recommend that you use cable ties to secure the power cable in place.
- Position the device to avoid debris and moisture ingress from above. It doesn’t matter if the device is horizontal or vertical, but the tail should be facing down or to the left, to avoid ingress through the USB-C port.
- If you plan to configure the device after you have completed the cooler build, make sure you remove and store the additional supplied QR code sticker from the device separately so you can scan it later.
- Secure the power supply and power cables using cable ties and/or double-sided tape to avoid damage during transport and operation of the cabinet.
- The power supply is supplied with open ends on the AC cable. We recommend that you terminate the AC cable with an appropriate connector to allow easy integration with the cabinet AC wiring.
For Network Pro, see Installing Network Pro.
For more model specific details refer to the Network Pro installation manuals.