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Wireless Connectivity
Controlant wireless devices have up to 300m range in open air. The communication frequency channels are placed around 860MHz for Europe.
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Wall material | Relative Signal Reduction |
Metallic (Aluminum, iron etc.) | Maximum reduction |
| Concrete with iron binding | Very High reduction |
Concrete | High reduction |
Gypsum | Average reduction |
Plastic/Wood | Low reduction |
Table 2: Relative reduction in signal strength for different building materials.
Various factors can add to range issues, such as radiation from electronic equipment, other occluding objects, high humidity etc.
While installing the Controlant system, these factors should be taken into account when choosing the optimal location for a transceiver. Controlant offers various accessories to get a better signal quality for the system, including; antennas with different characteristics, antenna extension cables and mounts. By using the accessories, users can place antennas in optimal locations for better signal quality. Various factors can add to range issues, such as radiation from electronic equipment, other occluding objects, high humidity etc.
Usage in Automobiles
Usage in trailers of trucks where walls are made from metallic material can cause signal strength to be reduced. In case of low signal strength, placement of wireless loggers can be changed and moved closer to openings such as doors, windows etc. Antennas with more gain can be used to increase signal quality. Extension cables and cable mounts can be used to place antennas in optimal locations for better signal quality.
Picture 2: Use of wireless logger and transceivers in trucks and trailers.
Occluding Objects
Occluding objects will affect the signal quality between wireless logger and transceiver. The effect varies by the size, placement and material of the object.
To get the best signal quality, placement of wireless loggers and transceivers should be such that as few objects are occluding the path between wireless logger and transceiver as possible. Table 2 shows the relative effect on signal quality for different materials.
