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Triton Pro Installation and Device Placement Best Practices

This guide covers the physical installation and placement recommendations for Triton Pro, including power and network requirements, coverage areas, and mounting best practices. Triton Pro is a cloud-managed sensor — all configuration and alerts are handled through Triton Cloud. For the full guide with diagrams, follow the Scribe guide linked below.

→ Full installation and placement guide

How is Triton Pro powered and connected?

Each Triton Pro sensor requires a direct connection to a PoE-enabled switch or injector using Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cabling. Unlike Triton ULTRA, Triton Pro does not support daisy-chaining — each sensor needs its own dedicated cable run back to the switch.

The device must be connected to a live network with internet access to communicate with Triton Cloud. Make sure your network and firewall are properly configured so sensor traffic isn't being blocked. See the Triton Cloud Firewall Guide / Troubleshooting for the required ports and domains.

Where should I mount the sensor?

Ceiling mounting is strongly recommended for optimal 360° detection coverage. Wall mounting is not advised as it limits detection to approximately 180°.

What is the coverage area?

Coverage is based on a standard 8.5-foot ceiling height. For every additional foot of ceiling height, reduce the coverage area by 2 feet in all directions. Extension poles are available to lower the sensor in rooms with tall ceilings.

  • Vape Detection: 12 ft x 12 ft
  • Keyword Detection & Audio Analytics: 15 ft x 15 ft

Note: Triton Pro does not support loitering detection or people counting — those features are only available on Triton ULTRA.

What should I avoid when placing the sensor?

Mount the sensor at least 30 inches away from air vents, HVAC exhausts, and automatic air fresheners. Avoid placing sensors near obstructions like cornered walls, which can reduce detection range and slow response times. The farther a vape event is from the sensor, the longer it will take to trigger an alert.

In rooms larger than the recommended coverage area, place sensors strategically over stall areas or zones where activity is most likely. Large or obstructed rooms may require multiple sensors for full coverage and accurate detection.

How do I install the sensor?

  1. Run a Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable from your PoE switch or injector to the mounting location.
  2. Secure the mounting backplate to the ceiling using the appropriate hardware for your ceiling type.
  3. Slide the sensor onto the backplate until it clicks into place.
  4. Tighten the security screw to lock the device in position.
  5. Confirm the device is level and does not rock or twist on the mount.

Once mounted and connected to PoE with internet access, the sensor will power on and begin communicating with Triton Cloud. Triton handles initial cloud account setup — see our Triton Cloud setup documentation for next steps.

What are the key differences between Triton Pro and Triton ULTRA installation?

  • No daisy-chaining — each Triton Pro needs its own cable run (Triton ULTRA supports daisy-chaining up to 3–5 sensors)
  • No local web interface — Triton Pro is cloud-only, so all configuration is done through Triton Cloud (Triton ULTRA has both local and cloud options)
  • No loitering detection or people counting — these features are exclusive to Triton ULTRA
  • No WiFi or 12V DC power option — Triton Pro requires PoE only

Need help? Contact us at support@tritonsensors.com or call 800-305-1617.