Information on the different mount types available for Butlr Heatic sensors, as well as how to mount on different surfaces for different sensor modes.
IN THIS ARTICLE
Types of Mounts
Installing Mounts
Removing the Adhesive
Types of Mounts
Overview
Ceiling Mount | Wall Mount | Angle Adjustable Mount | Magnetic Add-On |
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Threaded Rod (compatible with beam clamp and anchor) |
Length Adjustable Drop Rod |
There are 5 types of mounting fixtures:
- Ceiling Mount
- Wall Mount
- Angle Adjustable Mount
- Magnetic Add-on
- Threaded Rod (compatible with beam clamp and anchor)
- Length Adjustable Drop Rod
Magnetic Add-on can not work alone, need to be assembled with other standard mount to attach to magnetic surfaces (steel, iron, etc.)
Ceiling Mount
Standard ceiling mounting for drywall, concrete, wood surfaces.
Wall Mount
Standard wall mounting for drywall, concrete, wood surfaces. Design with a fixed angle, designed for common traffic use cases
Adjustable Mount
Please consult Butlr support team before using adjustable mount. Make sure sensor orientation matches the arrow in Butlr Studio
For small angle adjustment (e.g adjust door line, cover narrow corridor etc.)

Door frame mount (install above or under the door frame when there is obstacle under the sensor)
Magnetic Add-on
Magnetic is compatible with Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount and Adjustable Mount. Base on your need, choose either vertical assembly or horizontal assembly.
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Magnetic Ceiling Mount
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Assembly
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Use cases
Attach directly to magnetic surfaces (steel, iron, etc) or use zip tie to tight sensor units to tubes, grid ceiling etc.
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Magnetic Wall Mount
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Assembly
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Use cases
Attach directly to magnetic surfaces (steel, iron, etc) or use zip tie to tight sensor units to tubes, racks etc.
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Magnetic Adjustable Mount
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Assembly
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Use cases
Attach directly to magnetic surfaces (steel, iron, etc), adjust mounting angle
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Drop Rod Options
For ceiling above 10.5 feet (3.2m)
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Threaded Rod (compatible with beam clamp and anchor)
- Length Adjustable Drop Rod
- Assembly
- Length adjustment
Rotate the lower tube anti-clockwise to loose the tube, then grab the lower tube to pull it more inside or out. After getting the desired length, rotate the tube clockwise to fix it. - Use cases
Hanging rod needs to be fixed to ceiling or beams by using wall screws, wire ropes or
M4 U-Bolt. Please contact Butlr for more information. - Length range options:
- 0.5-1m
- for customization, contact Butlr
- Assembly
Installing Mounts
Overview
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Mount on concrete, brick, stone, drywall: Use wall screws (M4) and anchors to secure the mounts into the surface.
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Wood: Use the screws (M4) and drill directly into the surface.
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Ceiling tile, T-grid ceiling, metal beams or other magnetic surfaces: Attach Magnetic Ceiling/Wall/Adjustable Mount directly to the surfaces
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Other surfaces (non-magnetic, cannot be drilled):
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Find adhesives in the Accessory Box
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Choose the correct adhesive for different types of mounts
Ceiling Mount Adhesive Wall/Adjustable Mount Adhesive
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Stick the adhesive to the back of the mount. Take care to put the adhesive on the correct side of the mount, as shown below.
Adhesive Ceiling Mount Adhesive Wall Mount Adhesive Adjustable Mount -
Wipe the surface with a clean cloth. Ensure that it is clean and free of dust and debris.
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Peel off the protective layer of the tape, then stick mount to the surface, press and hold for 20-30 seconds.
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Attach the sensor to the mount.
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Traffic Sensor Mounting
Sensor should be installed above the center of your entrance. If the entrance has double doors, place the sensor in the middle of the two doors.
Sensor installation more than 9 feet (2.8 meters) above the ground is no recommended. Refer to table below to determine the height.
Sensor Height (h) | Effective Coverage Width (w) |
2.8 m (110.2 in) | 2.2 m (86 in) |
2.6 m (102.4 in) | 2.0 m (78 in) |
2.4 m (94.5 in) | 1.6 m (63 in) |
2.2 m (86.6 in) | 1.4 m (56 in) |
2.0 m (78.7 in) | 1.3 m (52 in) |
Presence Sensor Mounting
We recommend to use ceiling mount for presence monitoring. For ceiling over xx ft (3.2m), use the hanging rod to low the sensor from the ceiling. Or use a wall mount installed below xx ft (3.2m) as an alternative.
Smartly use magnetic add-on to install sensors on fixtures, lightings etc.
Learn more about Height and coverage
Removing the Adhesive
The adhesive is 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5952.
Refer to this video to learn more about removing adhesive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEbOheeHe3A