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title: Install standard sensors
description: Learn how to install Tector sensors directly on timber. This guide provides simple steps for basic installation, with additional instructions for custom measurement needs. Follow our expert advice to ensure proper sensor placement, avoid common errors, and register your sensors accurately. Ensure accurate moisture monitoring for your timber structures.
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# Install standard sensors

### **Basic installation steps**

**1. Identify location**

- Choose the appropriate location on the timber where the sensor will be installed.

**2. Mount the sensor**

- Use the accompanying screws to mount the sensor.
- Ensure the head of the screw makes contact with the metal plate in the eyes of the sensor.
- Ensure the pins are not measuring across panels of timber, such as in LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber).

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**Orientation:**

- **Rain exposure**: If the sensor will be exposed to significant rainfall, place the sensor upside down so that the measuring pins are pointing towards the ground.
- **Normal conditions**: Otherwise, place the measuring pins with the timber fibers.

**3. Register the sensor**

- Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera and follow the setup instructions.
- Fill out the location details, choose the sensor type, and upload two photos: one from a distance and one from +2 meters away.
- Fill out tags or copy from previously installed sensors.
- Note the sensor’s placement and ID on a physical blueprint, then attach the sensors to the corresponding locations on the digital blueprint in the application on your computer.

### **Important tips**

- Ensure the head of the screw contacts the metal plate in the sensor’s eyes.
- Avoid placing sensors across timber panels.
- Register sensors accurately to ensure proper monitoring and data recording.

By following these steps and tips, you can ensure accurate moisture monitoring for your timber structures and avoid common installation mistakes.

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