Mounting

Sensors should be mounted using a model-dependent number of screws. Some models also provide the option to mount using bolts in through-body holes. Refer to the dimension drawings of the sensors in Specifications for the appropriate screw diameter, pitch, and length, and bolt hole diameter.

Proper care should be taken in order to ensure that the internal threads are not damaged from cross-threading or improper insertion of screws.

Sensors should not be installed near objects that might occlude a camera's view of the projected light.

Sensors should not be installed near surfaces that might create unanticipated laser reflections.

The sensor must be heat sunk through the frame it is mounted to. When a sensor is properly heat sunk, the difference between ambient temperature and the temperature reported in the sensor's health channel is less than 15° C.

Gocator sensors are high-accuracy devices. The temperature of all of its components must be in equilibrium. When the sensor is powered up, a warm-up time of at least one hour is required to reach a consistent spread of temperature within the sensor.

For more information on heat considerations, see Environment and Lighting.