POD Point PP_2111 Installation Manual - Section 0 : Before You Begin

Pod Points are designed to give a long and reliable service life. However, the operational reliability depends on a number of 

installation factors. Before starting installation, please confirm the following: 

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There is a good GSM (Orange) signal available at the installation site;

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A suitable power source is within  reasonable distance of the proposed location (consult a qualified electrician if 

required); 

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The proposed site has been selected in order to minimise the risk of damage to the POD Point. 

Note on GSM signal

POD Points communicate with a control network via a GSM/GPRS connection. To allow this, a 2G mobile phone signal is 

required and must be checked at the site survey.  

Signal measurement is not an exact science as every mobile device/antenna receieves with a different gain, but as a 

general guide; if the signal is:

> 80dBm: Reception should be good

- 90 dBm to 81dBm: Communication maybe slow sometimes

- 99dBm to 91dBm: Communication is unlikely to be established. 

  Note: the POD Point can still operate in standalone mode, but usage data and remote support will not be available.

If any of the above requirements are not satisfied, please consult POD Point on 0207 247 4114.  

Alternative GSM network configurations are available if required. 

Section 0 : Before you Begin

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