Laser node installation
The first task of getting your WI-SOS 480 LS-G6-Laser Node up and running on your site is to install
it. There are three major factors to consider when installing the Laser node: the various supports
you might use, the mounting of the Laser node, and powering the Laser node once it is installed. We
discuss each of these three here.
Supports
The Laser node needs to be mounted on a support. Depending on the application, the Laser node
needs to be installed with a certain inclination to achieve curved surfaces and on others applications
it can be just installed aligned to the surface.
Four types of support have been designed in order to cover these applications:
● Fixed mounting for vertical surfaces
● Fixed mounting for horizontal surfaces
● Adjustable mounting plate
● Swivel mounting bracket
● Vertical mounting plate (pole mounting)
For the first three types of supports (fixed, adjustable, and swivel), supports can be attached to the
Laser node using threaded rods and chemical anchors (bonded anchors) or using torque-controlled
expansion anchors that go into the surface. Three-point mounting is the best option because it
prevents bending and torsion that can lead to unstable readings. Single-anchor mounting is more
prone to drift and disturbance. It is not recommended for long-term applications.
For long-term applications, chemical anchors are preferable because their performance is more
stable and their vibration resistance is higher. Torque-controlled expansion anchors can also be
used, but only if the mounting plate or bracket is drawn tight against the surface and cannot shift
laterally.
We recommend sourcing the chemical anchors locally because they are considered dangerous goods
for air transportation. If you want to install chemical anchors, Worldsensing can supply the
