1. Sensor placement should be as close to the equipment bearing locations as possible, without impeding the vibration signal being collected. 
2. A good clean mounting surface is key to good installation.
3. Sensors should be securely placed to avoid back and forth “rocking motion”. This could appear as a mechanical looseness condition to the analyst, resulting in a misdiagnosis of a machine health condition. 
4. Before installing a sensor, it should be reset while at the location it will be mounted.  This will allow it to "learn" the mesh network, it's place in the network and the best path(s) to a gateway or repeater.

Do the following to ensure proper surface preparation:

1. Using an abrasive piece of sand paper to remove paint and expose bare metal.
2. Wipe off any excessive dust.

Ensure all cord are properly managed by:

1. Looping them together neatly.
2. Zip tie the looped cord on the equipment. Be sure not to secure where it may get in the way of people or the equipment's operation.
3. Ensure that it is not causing stress on the sensor or transmitter.

• The sensor should be mounted in the vertical or horizontal position above the inboard bearing. In the case where this is not possible, the sensors should still be mounted as close to the bearings as possible.   

See below for an example of orientation placement: obstruction

Bearings are the ideal place to mount the sensor in order to collect vibration data optimal results. In cases where it is not possible to mount due to guarding, mount as close to the bearing, while following installation guidelines.

A. Assembly:

1. Type 80 has 1 DIN connector.
2. Align the 8 pin connector cable arrow, push firmly together and screw on the end.
3. Screw the antenna on the antenna port.

B. Sensor Main Body Mount (Transmitter) — During mounting:

1. Install the main sensor box as high as possible to avoid any object which might come in between the sensor and modem/gateway.
2. The Sensor's antenna should not be installed inside any metal box.

C. Sensor Mounting — This is the part that measures vibration. There are three mounting options. if magnets are being used to mount the sensor:

1. Locate a flat surface, near the mounting base close to the bearing.
   1. Ensure the location of the motor is not a shroud or sheet.
2. Clean surface area with chisel/wipes as needed.
3. If the location is non-magnetic, glue a washer at the location you want the sensor head.
4. Prioritize DE bearing over the ODE if possible.
5. To increase transmitter signal ensure the antenna is facing up.  

See below for an example on how to mount each sensor:

A. Assembly:

1. Type 82 has 2 DIN connectors.
2. Align the 8 pin connector cables arrow, push firmly together, and screw on the end.
3. Cable #1 is Black.
4. Cable #2 is Grey.
5. Screw the antenna on the antenna port.

B. Sensor Main Body Mount (Transmitter) — During mounting:

1. Install the main sensor box as high as possible to avoid any object which might come in between the sensor and modem/gateway.
2. The Sensor's antenna should not be installed inside any metal box.

C. Sensor Mounting — This is the part that measures vibration. There are three mounting options. if magnets are being used to mount the sensor:

1. Locate a flat surface, near the mounting base close to the bearing.
   1. Ensure the location of the motor is not a shroud or sheet.
2. Clean surface area with chisel/wipes as needed.
3. If the location is non-magnetic, glue a washer at the location you want the sensor head.
4. If you are installing 2 on a motor, complete the following:
   1. Place head 1 on the ODE side.
   2. Place head 2 on the DE side.
5. If you are installing 1 on a motor, 1 on a pump/gearbox complete the following:
   1. Place head 1 on the Motor DE side.
   2. Place head 2 on Output (ODE) side of the pump/gearbox.
6. To increase transmitter signal ensure the antenna is facing up.

See below for an example on how to mount each sensor:

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis following the direction of the driven component.
2. Smaller motors - Sensors should be placed close to the bearing on the motor drive-end (DE).
3. Larger motors - Sensors should be placed close to the bearing on the drive-end (DE) and opposite drive-end (ODE).

See below for an example on how to mount the sensor:

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis - following the direction of the Driven Component.
2. Place each sensor facing the output of the pump.
3. The barcode should face down the shaft toward the driven component.
4. Mount the sensors on a flat spot on or around the fins of the motor, as close to the bearing as possible.

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis following the direction of the driven component.
2. Place 1 sensor for each input shaft and  1 sensor for each output shaft.
3. Smaller gearboxes may only have room for one sensor - it should be placed on the input shaft.
4. If more than one shaft, 2 sensors are needed.

See below for an example on how to mount the sensor:

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis.
2. Sensors should be mounted at bearing locations.
3. The barcode should face down the shaft toward the driven component.
4. If guarding is an issue, guard modifications may need to be made for proper placement.

See below for an example on how to mount the sensor:

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis following the direction of the driven component.
2. Sensors should be mounted on the pump body closest to bearing locations.
3. On smaller pumps, only one sensor may be needed, which should be mounted on the drive end.

See below for an example on how to mount the sensor:

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis following the direction of the driven component.
2. 2 sensors should be mounted close to the bearing location, on the drive side.
3. 2 sensors should be mounted close to the bearing location, on the driven side.
4. On smaller pumps, only one sensor may be needed, which should be mounted on the drive end.

See below for an example on how to mount the sensor: