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Hardware Deployment

Installation Methods​

Different environments have different recommended installation methods.

Adhesive Mounting​

For indoor office environments, direct adhesive mounting can be considered.

If the ceiling is not thick enough, replace the expansion sleeve with a wing-type expansion sleeve.

Bracket Mounting​

If there is a lot of metal or solid walls nearby, use bracket mounting to keep the beacon at least 20cm away from the wall; otherwise, positioning performance may be affected.

Obstruction Handling​

Beacons can have obstructions between them, but avoid them as much as possible to reduce uncertainty in later debugging.

  • Common indoor gypsum partitions and glass generally have little impact and can usually be considered unobstructed.
  • For small obstructions like columns, the farther the beacon is from the obstruction, the less the impact.
  • For large obstructions like solid walls or metal surfaces, signals are difficult to penetrate regardless of distance, and the impact is significant. Usually, plan by different areas.

Installation Point Selection​

  • Surrounding area should have as little metal as possible, especially large metal surfaces.
  • Avoid direct adhesive mounting on solid walls or metal, as it affects signal quality and communication range.
  • Avoid direct installation on the ground; ground obstructions are many, conditions change frequently, coverage area shrinks, and positioning uncertainty increases.
  • If possible, install higher; the higher the beacon, the fewer obstructions signals need to pass through between beacon and tag. However, generally do not exceed half the length or width of the area, or horizontal positioning accuracy may decrease.