Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 revision: 7/13 c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 1 3 c a m p b e l l s c i e n t i f i c , i n c ..
Please read first about this manual please note that this manual was originally produced by campbell scientific inc. (csi) primarily for the us market. Some spellings, weights and measures may reflect this origin. Some useful conversion factors: area: 1 in 2 (square inch) = 645 mm 2 length: 1 in. (i...
Table of contents pdf viewers: these page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the pdf reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. 1. General ........................................................................1 2. Specifications ......................................
Table of contents ii 5-2. Tripod mast and insert ......................................................................... 6 5-3. Mast attachment to tripod base............................................................ 7 5-4. Mast lock bracket .........................................................
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 1. General the cm110 (10 ft), cm115 (15 ft), and cm120 (20 ft) tripods are corrosion- resistant stainless steel instrument mounts that support the attachment of sensors, solar panels, and environmental enclosures. A guy kit is included with the c...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 2. Specifications cm110 cm115 (see note 3) cm120 (see note 3) height w/mast insert: 3 m (10 ft) 4.7 m (15.5 ft) 6.4 m (21.0 ft) weight: 15 kg (34 lbs) 18 kg (40 lbs) 21 kg (46 lbs) base diameter w/legs extended: 2 m (7 ft) 2 m (7 ft) 2 m (7 ft) d...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 60º 60º *anchors must hold at least 400 lbf in both x, y axis figure 2-1. 60-degree guy angle 3. Tools list (for tripod, mast and crossarm) 1/2-in and 7/16-in open end wrenches adjustable wrench socket wrench with 1/2-in and 7/16-in deep sockets ...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 figure 4-1. Tripod components 5. Tripod installation 5.1 tripod base tripod installation near power lines is dangerous. The minimum safe recommended distance from overhead power lines is two times the height of the tripod and mast combined. Conta...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 holes for pins slide collar spring-loaded pin t-knob figure 5-1. Tripod leg, slide collar components 5.2 mast the cm110, cm115, and cm120 tripods have one, two, or three mast sections respectively. The top mast section has a 48-in long insert wit...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 figure 5-2. Tripod mast and insert the tripod base has two sets of right-angled holes for attaching the mast; typically the lower set is used (figure 5-3a). The mast is attached to the base with a pin, and secured in the upright position with a l...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 a b figure 5-3. Mast attachment to tripod base secure the mast in the upright position by installing the locking bracket (figure 5-4a). Insert the top of the bracket into the notches in the tripod base, and using both thumbs, press the bracket in...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 a b c figure 5-4. Mast lock bracket locking bracket lower tabs pin 8.
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 5.3 installing the guy kit .3 installing the guy kit the cm115 and cm120 tripods include a guy kit; the guy kit is an option for the cm110. With the mast tilted down in the horizontal position, install the guy collar over the mast insert, and att...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 phillips screw lever arm “open” hook figure 5-6. Guy cinch and lever arm lever arm “closed” 10
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 figure 5-7. Mechanical drawing of guy hook and case dead end load end lever hook phillips screw 5.3.1 guy duckbill anchor kits duckbill anchors are recommended for areas subjected to higher winds. They allow the guy wires to be anchored at points...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 it is important that the anchors be driven at the same angle as the guy wires. Insert the drive bar into the anchor body and drive the anchor into the ground using a sledgehammer until only the top half of the loop or metal ring remains above the...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 120 distance between anchors radius tilt direction (north) center point anchor locations (3) plcs radius distance between anchors cm115 7.5 ft 13 ft cm120 10 ft 17.3 ft figure 5-9. Top view and guy anchor layout 5.3.2 lowering mast after attachin...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 5.4 staking the tripod feet six stakes are provided for securing the tripod feet to the ground. Drive two stakes through holes in each foot at an angle as shown in figure 5-10. Stakes may not be adequate depending on soil structure, maximum wind ...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 5.5 tripod grounding place the clamp over the ground rod and drive the rod (close to the center of the tripod) using a sledgehammer or fence post driver. Strip 1/2 in. Of insulation from both ends of the black 4 awg ground wire. Insert one end of...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 lightning rod clamp figure 5-12. Lightning rod and tripod ground lug ground wire ground lug enclosure ground lug enclosure ground wire ground lug 16.
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 5.6 crossarm attachment .6 crossarm attachment attach the cm202 (2 ft, 0.6 m), cm204 (4 ft, 1.2 m), or cm206 (6 ft, 1.8 m) crossarm to the tripod mast as shown in figure 5-13. For wind sensors, the crossarm should be approximately 103 inches abov...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 x route the 14 awg wire from the ground lug on the bottom side of the enclosure to the ground lug on the base of the tripod (figure 5-14). Strip 1/2 in. Of insulation from each end of the wire. Insert wire ends into the ground lugs and tighten. F...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 strip 1/2 in. Of insulation from each end of the wire. Insert wire ends into the ground lugs and tighten. A b c figure 5-15. Enclosure with the –lm bracket –lm bracket keyhole notch phillips head screw u-bolt bracket 19.
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 6. Mounting brackets . Mounting brackets mounting brackets covered in this section have u-bolts that attach to vertical and/or horizontal pipes with the following ranges of outside diameters: mounting brackets covered in this section have u-bolts...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 6.2 cm216 mast mounting kit .2 cm216 mast mounting kit the cm216 attaches to the top of the mast, and provides a 3/4-in or 1-in mounting pipe (1.05 or 1.32 in od) that extends 4 in. Above the mast, as shown in figure 6-2. The cm216 attaches to th...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 6.3 cm220 right angle mounting kit .3 cm220 right angle mounting kit the cm220 attaches a vertical pipe (1.0 to 1.5 in od) to the cm200-series crossarms or horizontal pipe (1.0 to 1.5 in od) as shown in figure 6-3. The cm220 attaches a vertical p...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 6.4 cm225 and 18098 pyranometer mounting stand .4 cm225 and 18098 pyranometer mounting stand the cm225 is used to attach a pyranometer or quantum sensor to a horizontal pipe (1.0 to 2.1 in od) or vertical pole (1.0 to 2.1 in od). The cm225 is use...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 6.5 cm230 adjustable angle mounting kit .5 cm230 adjustable angle mounting kit the cm230 mounts an antenna (1.0 to 1.5 in od) to a mast or vertical pipe (1.3 to 2.1 in od) as shown in figure 6-5. The bracket allows the antenna to be adjusted for ...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 6.6 cm235 magnetic mounting stand the cm235 provides a 3.5 in (8.8 cm) square platform for mounting magnetic base antennas. The cm235 attaches to horizontal or vertical pipes (1.0 to 2.1 in od) as shown in figure 6-6. Figure 6-6. Cm235 magnetic m...
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120 6.7 rm young gill radiation shields rm young gill radiation shields are used to house and attach temperature and relative humidity sensors to the tripod mast (1.0 to 2.1 in od) or crossarm as shown in figure 6-7. Radiation shields ship with the u...
Appendix a. Tripod tote bag the tripod tote bag is an option for the cm110-series tripods. The bag is constructed of nylon, with a main compartment for the tripod base, and pockets for stowing the other components as shown below: mast(s) ground rod lightning rod tripod base guy kit (6) stakes ground...
Appendix a. Tripod tote bag a-2.
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