Xovis installation
- Julie Isebaert
Difficulty: expert
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Learning Objectives
After reading this article, you’ll be able to:
Install PointGrab devices, using PoE or WiFi
Make sure to check Xovis hardware and network requirements prior to sensor installation.
Create a sensor plan before going on site, so that all parties are aligned on Xovis installation location.
Unboxing
Contents of the XOVIS package:
device (lenses covered with protectors)
white cover
information booklet
XOVIS WiFi devices' initial configuration (of the WiFi credentials) needs to happen while running a LAN/ethernet connection, and while being able to connect to the target WiFi network.
This means that, for the time required for the configuration, a LAN network needs to be available in a location where the target WiFi network is also reachable.
Mounting instructions
After defining the sensor layout, you'll need to install the physical XOVIS sensor devices on the ceiling or against the wall. The sensor layout determines the exact installation location of the sensors, and you must make sure that you install the sensor devices according to the defined specifications.
How to keep track of installation location per device? Best practice is to take note of the sensor ID (= MAC address in format XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX) in an excel at the place of installation.
Before installation, take a picture of the back of every sensor. This will serve as reference in case of typos in the excel.
Mounting plate or wall/ceiling mount?
A separate mounting plate and a wall/ceiling mount are available as an accessory.
Installation is possible without an additional plate, depending on the ceiling type. In that case, you can skip step 1.
Fix the mounting plate or wall/ceiling mount onto the ceiling using four M4 screws of your choice. Please define the appropriate screw type depending on the ceiling consistency.
Pull the Ethernet cable through the hole in the back of the mounting destination and plug in the sensor.
The LED indicates the following states during installation:
Green: The device is powered by PoE.
Orange or Green blinking: The device is up and running
For more information on LED colors, see Xovis troubleshooting | Xovis sensor LED colors
Fit the sensor onto the mounting plate and use the two M4x25 Hex lobular socket flanged button head socket screws to fix the sensor.
Remove the dust caps from the sensor lenses (blue/black). Click the cover on the sensor.
After removing the dust cap you can put the white/black cover on the sensor. This clicks into place over 2 little hooks on the side of the sensor.
Quality Assurance
Without the sensor being configured in the XOVIS and Workplace Platform, there is not much you can check.
Next steps
After the sensor installation, check the height from the floor up to the device (until the cover, if there is one). You’ll need to enter this value in the configuration.
Then follow the Xovis configuration guide, and then follow the Quality Assurance Occupancy and Utilization Sensorinstructions to verify the set-up.
In case you encounter any issue with your devices, don’t hesitate to check Xovis troubleshooting.
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