User's Instructions

CellTrackIT user manual Version 0.8 Page 8
1. Gathering Information.
It is critical to gather pertinent data to properly design the system. The data
gathered will be used for determining typical radio range. It will also be used
for determining potential locations for repeaters and node receiver.
Without the correct site characterization, the whole design process is
compromised and the installation of the CellTrackIT will be less efficient. Poor
efficiency translates to an increase to overhead costs.
The following checklist details information to be gathered
❐ Site name and address
❐ Detailed site map showing all buildings (numbered) with scale
❐ Length and width of the property
❐ Length and height of each building
❐ Outer wall construction materials
❐ Location of transponders in/on buildings
❐ Potential locations to consider for installing repeaters if:
Accessible, dry
Length of cable to externally mounted antenna at roof height < 20 feet
Permanent mains point available or can be installed
❐ Potential locations to consider for installing node receiver and computer if:
Accessible for installation, dry
Central location on the site if possible
office environment where the ambient temperatures are within the 32
to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
Length of cable to externally mounted antenna at roof height < 10 m
Permanent mains point available or can be installed
Permanent telephone connection available or can be installed
If multiple locations are suitable, indicate preference order.
And, if possible:
❐ Description of site terrain
❐ Description and location of radio obstructions not shown on map: trees,
structures, terrain
❐ Identify potential radio interference eg. proximity radio towers etc.
Scale on the map is critical. Planning methodology based on range and
distance requires a reasonable accuracy of distances or dimensions given on
the map.
The following chart is a tool for assisting in characterizing the site, building by
building.
Building
no.
Number
of
Height
(floors)
Loft space
suitable for
Roof
construction
Outer wall
construction
Inner wall
construction