What is a common challenge when installing sensors?

One common challenge when installing sensors is environmental interference such as dust and temperature fluctuations. These factors can significantly impact the functionality and accuracy of sensors. For instance, dust can obstruct sensor performance by blocking optical pathways or contaminating the sensing elements, leading to inaccurate readings or failure to detect certain parameters. Likewise, temperature fluctuations can affect the sensitivity and overall operation of various sensors, especially those that rely on physical or chemical properties that change with temperature. This makes careful consideration of the installation environment crucial to ensure reliable sensor operation and data accuracy.

While other aspects like integration with existing systems, maintaining a consistent power supply, and ensuring high sensitivity are also important considerations, they do not typically present as immediate and pervasive challenges as environmental factors do during the actual sensor installation process.