1. 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
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. 

The following considerations should be used to determine the optimal location for the QM3100 device:

1. The sensor must be placed in a section of the lubrication system with sufficient flow to ensure a representative fluid sample is monitored by the device.
2. The sensor should not be placed at the bottom of low-flow loop or sump as sludge and deposits could build-up over time.
3. In applications with large debris sizes (largest dimension >500µm), placing the sensor after a filter is recommended to prevent electrode shorting.
4. The sensor must be placed where the maximum ambient temperature does not exceed specifications.
5. The sensor should be placed where the connector interface is free of obstructions and the I/O cable can be routed without sharp bends.