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Before You Begin

Read these instructions before using your Sure Cross

®

 radios. Do not discard these instructions.

For more detailed information about installing and using your Sure Cross products, download and read the Sure Cross Wireless I/O

Network Manual (p/n 

132607

).

Always mount Q45VA / VAC so that the x-axis (reference label on side of sensor) is parallel to the main centerline of the asset. The

front of the Q45VA / VAC can face either direction as long as x-axis is parallel. Verify the z-axis is perpendicular (reference label on

side of sensor) with the radius of the of the asset main shaft.

Figure 1. Mounting orientation

x-axis
vibration sensitivity

z-axis
vibration 
sensitivity

Figure 2. Side view of monitored asset

Front

X

Figure 3. Front view of monitored asset

Z

There are four recommended ways to mount the Q45VA / VAC to the monitored asset:

Install the Q45VA Sensor Node Directly to the Asset 

on page 1

Install the Q45VA Sensor Node Using Bracket Assembly BWA-Q45VA-FESS 

on page 1

Install the Q45VA Sensor Node Using Magnetic Mount Bracket BWA-Q45VA-CMSS 

on page 3

Install the Q45 Using the Disc from BWA-Q45VA-FESS and Magnetic Mount Bracket BWA-Q45VA-CMSS

 on page 5

Install the Q45VA Sensor Node Directly to the Asset

Follow these instructions to mount the Q45VA Sensor Node directly to the asset you are monitoring. It is important to note that using

this method to mount the sensor may not allow future replacement without damaging the sensor.

1. Clean the bottom surface of the Q45VA Sensor Node.
2. Apply Loctite 330 and 7387 Activator (or similar adhesive) to the base of the Q45 housing.

Figure 4. Apply adhesive to the bottom of the Q45

Apply adhesive to this
cleaned surface.

3. Place the Q45VA on the asset, ensuring the correct alignment as shown in 

Before You Begin

 on page 1.

4. After the Q45VA Sensor Node is aligned, hold for several minutes until the epoxy hardens.

Install the Q45VA Sensor Node Using Bracket Assembly BWA-Q45VA-FESS

Follow these instructions to mount the Q45VA Sensor Node to the monitored asset using the 

BWA-Q45VA-FESS

 bracket assembly.

The 

BWA-Q45VA-FESS

 bracket assembly includes:

Screw retainers (2)

Base plate (1)

Q45VA Sensor Mounting Options Quick Start

Guide

 

 

Original Document

208986 Rev. E

29 March 2022

208986

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