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THE MANUAL: AURORA CDD - the Solar Panel Store

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Page 15 of 80 Instruction Manual for <strong>AURORA</strong> <strong>CDD</strong> BCG.00613_AA<br />

Part 2<br />

Unpack and Select Installation Location<br />

2.2 SELECT INSTALLATION LOCATION<br />

The device uses radio waves to transmit and receive data, it is <strong>the</strong>refore important to assess this<br />

factor in choosing <strong>the</strong> installation position. Walls in reinforced cement and surfaces covered in<br />

metal (doors, shutters, etc.) can markedly reduce <strong>the</strong> reach of <strong>the</strong> device as noted below.<br />

Table 2-2: Factors affecting wireless signal strength<br />

Material<br />

Relative signal range reductions<br />

Open Field<br />

Approximately 100 m<br />

Wood / Glass 0 – 10%<br />

Stone / Pressed cardboard 10 – 40%<br />

Reinforced concrete increases with amount of 10 – 90%<br />

reinforcement<br />

Metal Up to 100%<br />

It is advisable to undertake all <strong>the</strong> configuration operations, before installing <strong>the</strong> <strong>CDD</strong> permanently<br />

in <strong>the</strong> same location and position used during <strong>the</strong> configuration.<br />

2.2.1.1 Overall Dimensions<br />

The following figure shows <strong>the</strong> overall dimensions expressed in mm and in inches.<br />

Figure 2-1: Overall Dimensions

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