I have a metal fence around my back yard. The metal is a thick aluminum. Since I cannot run a wire to the gate I want to go wireless. So I'm looking at the Elk M1XRFTW wireless receiver and the 6020 or 6021 sensor.
However, the install guide for these sensors states that they should not be mounted on metal surfaces. I understand that large metal surfaces could likely interfere with the signal. What do you guys think about a fence gate? There is not much metal surface so I'm wondering if it would work.
Has anyone used this sensor on a metal fence gate?
By the way, the sensor would be about 30 feet from the receiver.
However, the install guide for these sensors states that they should not be mounted on metal surfaces. I understand that large metal surfaces could likely interfere with the signal. What do you guys think about a fence gate? There is not much metal surface so I'm wondering if it would work.
Has anyone used this sensor on a metal fence gate?
By the way, the sensor would be about 30 feet from the receiver.
Locating and Mounting the Sensor
We recommend that the ELK-6021 Mini sensor be installed within 100 ft. of the wireless receiver. While the open-air range is much greater than 100 ft., obstacles and conditions in a building can significantly decrease effective operating range. (Note: For longer range requirements check out the ELK-6020 Slim-Line and ELK-6022 Universal sensors.) The ELK-6021 should never be mounted on metal surfaces since the extremely low profile of the device causes the signal to be adversely affected by the metal.