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CM106B Tripod

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Summary of Contents for CM106B

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL CM106B Tripod Revision 7 14 C o p y r i g h t 2 0 0 5 2 0 1 4 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c I n c ...

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Page 4: ...z ounce 28 35 g 1 lb pound weight 0 454 kg Pressure 1 psi lb in2 68 95 mb Volume 1 US gallon 3 785 litres In addition part ordering numbers may vary For example the CABLE5CBL is a CSI part number and known as a FIN5COND at Campbell Scientific Canada CSC CSC Technical Support will be pleased to assist with any questions About sensor wiring Please note that certain sensor configurations may require ...

Page 5: ...ng work x Wear a hardhat and eye protection and take other appropriate safety precautions while working on or around tripods and towers x Do not climb tripods or towers at any time and prohibit climbing by other persons Take reasonable precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers x Use only manufacturer recommended parts materials and tools Utility and Electrical x You can be kill...

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Page 7: ...at Area 7 6 1 1 2 Mounting on an Incline 7 6 1 2 Mast 8 6 1 3 Installing the Optional Guy Kit 10 6 1 4 Staking the Tripod Feet 12 6 1 5 Tripod Grounding 13 6 1 6 Crossarm Attachment 15 6 1 7 Enclosure Attachment 15 6 1 7 1 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Mast 15 6 1 7 2 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Leg 16 6 2 Mounting Brackets 18 6 2 1 CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit 18 6 2 2 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit 19 6...

Page 8: ... base 9 6 5 Guy collar 10 6 6 Leg attachment 11 6 7 Staking the tripod feet 12 6 8 Ground rod and clamp 13 6 9 Lightning rod 14 6 10 CM204 Crossarm 15 6 11 Enclosure with the MM bracket 16 6 12 Enclosure with the LM bracket 17 6 13 CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit shown with user supplied pipe 18 6 14 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit 19 6 15 CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit 20 6 16 CM225 Pyranometer Mounting Stan...

Page 9: ...configuration FIGURE 1 1 Typical tripod based weather station 2 Cautionary Statements x READ AND UNDERSTAND the Precautions section at the front of this manual x WARNING Ensure structural integrity during setup and weather extremes to minimize the chance of damaging the tripod or instruments Read all instructions carefully Once the tripod is in full vertical position securely fasten it to the grou...

Page 10: ...ing damage must be filed with the shipping company Locate the packing slip for the order and compare the items listed on the packing slip to the items that were actually shipped Report any discrepancies to Campbell Scientific 3 2 Tripod Components FIGURE 3 1 shows the tripod components The tripod base is packaged with the mast mast extension ground rod lightning rod and 6 stakes The ground rod cla...

Page 11: ...CM106B Tripod FIGURE 3 1 Tripod components 12 Cable Ties 6 Stakes Ground Wires Ground Rod and Clamp Base Mast Lightning Rod and Clamp Mast Extension 3 ...

Page 12: ...ing and ground rods ground cables UV resistant cable ties and stakes for securing the tripod feet to the ground An optional guy kit is recommended for sites that experience high wind speeds see Section 5 Specifications Instrument enclosures can be purchased with mounting brackets that attach to either the mast or leg section as shown in Section 6 1 7 Enclosure Attachment The CM106B can be used for...

Page 13: ...4 lb Maximum Slope Angle 45 or 100 grade Allowable Wind Speeds Tripod Configuration Sustained Wind Wind Gust Mast Extended Unguyed 62 mph 28 m s 1 81 mph 36 m s 1 Mast Retracted Unguyed 80 mph 36 m s 1 104 mph 46 m s 1 Mast Extended Guyed 102 mph 45 m s 1 132 mph 59 m s 1 Mast Retracted Guyed 122 mph 55 m s 1 159 mph 71 m s 1 Allowable wind speed values assume x Sensors effective area 1 4 ft2 at t...

Page 14: ...nstalled The tripod requires an area approximately 2 7 to 3 5 m 8 7 to 11 5 ft in diameter Natural vegetation and the ground surface should be disturbed as little as possible but brush and tall weeds should be removed Stand the tripod base up on end and rotate the feet perpendicular to the legs Each leg has a leg clamp and clamping bolt as shown in FIGURE 6 1 FIGURE 6 1 Tripod leg leg clamp compon...

Page 15: ...sired direction The tripod is typically plumbed after the mast has been installed as described in Section 6 1 2 Mast 6 1 1 2 Mounting on an Incline Loosen the tension bolt and extend each leg With the legs extended orient the tripod so that one leg points downhill and the other two legs point uphill The tripod is more stable with only one leg pointed downhill because the mast is closer to the cent...

Page 16: ...in the extension align the holes in the insert with holes in the mast and install the four bolts previously removed Two additional holes make it possible for the extension to extend 8 in or 12 in or 20 in 24 in or 28 in above the mast depending on which end is inserted in the mast FIGURE 6 3 Tripod mast and insert Mast extension fully extended Mast Mast extension retracted 8 ...

Page 17: ...ase making sure that it extends below the lower bolts and rests on the tabs Tighten the six bolts to secure the mast Plumb the tripod by adjusting the northeast and south facing legs With a level on the East side of the mast adjust the Northeast leg for plumb With the level on the South side of the mast adjust the South leg for plumb Tighten the tension bolts after the adjustments have been made M...

Page 18: ...lar On the end of each guy line is a case and hardware to attach to the turnbuckles Unscrew the turnbuckles so that only 1 2 in of thread extends beyond the inside of the turnbuckle body Attach the case and turnbuckle to the tripod leg as shown in FIGURE 6 6 Loosen the two clamp nuts and remove the slack in the guy line by feeding the load end of the guy wire through the case while pulling up on t...

Page 19: ...CM106B Tripod FIGURE 6 6 Leg attachment Clamp Nut 11 ...

Page 20: ...t an angle as shown in FIGURE 6 7 Stakes may not be adequate depending on soil structure maximum wind speeds experienced at the site mast height or wind load from the instrumentation For questionable situations additional stakes pn 17049 or even concrete footings for the tripod feet and guy anchors should be considered FIGURE 6 7 Staking the tripod feet 12 ...

Page 21: ...er Strip 1 2 in of insulation from both ends of the black 4 AWG ground wire Insert one end of the ground wire into the clamp and ground rod and tighten the bolt on the clamp Attach the other end of the ground wire to the lug on the tripod base as shown in FIGURE 6 8 FIGURE 6 8 Ground rod and clamp Ground Lug Ground Wire Enclosure Ground Lug Enclosure Ground Wire 13 ...

Page 22: ...e Attach one end of the wire to the tripod ground lug and the other end to the enclosure ground lug as shown in FIGURE 6 8 Mount the lightning rod and clamp to the tripod mast with pointed tip up and notch at bottom FIGURE 6 9 FIGURE 6 9 Lightning rod Clamp Lightning Rod Mast 14 ...

Page 23: ...ts for the CM106B tripod All enclosure models can be mounted to the tripod mast above the legs with the MM Mast Mount bracket option All enclosure models except the ENC16 18 can be mounted to the tripod base and leg with the LM Leg Mount bracket option Two enclosures with the LM brackets can be mounted in a back to back configuration 6 1 7 1 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Mast An enclosure ordered w...

Page 24: ...bracket 6 1 7 2 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Leg An enclosure ordered with the LM bracket has a bracket on each side of the enclosure and a U bolt bracket for securing the enclosure to a tripod leg Attach an enclosure with the LM mounting bracket to the tripod base as follows Slide the keyhole notch in upper corner of the LM bracket over the extended hook located on the tripod base as shown in FIG...

Page 25: ...the U bolt until the lock washers are compressed 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 6 8 Strip 1 2 in of insulation from each end of the wire Insert wire ends into the ground lugs and tighten FIGURE 6 12 Enclosure with the LM bracket Enclosure Tab 17 ...

Page 26: ... for example the CM210 include 1 5 in and 2 in U bolts to extend the range of pipe diameters that the bracket can accommodate Brackets with holes for a 1 5 in U bolt will accept a user supplied 1 75 in U bolt 6 2 1 CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit CM200 series crossarms include a CM210 bracket as shown in FIGURE 6 13 The CM210 can be ordered separately to attach a user supplied pipe 1 0 in to 1 5 in OD...

Page 27: ...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 in or 1 32 in OD that extends 4 in above the mast as shown in FIGURE 6 14 FIGURE 6 14 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit CM216 19 ...

Page 28: ...ight Angle Mounting Kit The CM220 attaches a vertical pipe 1 0 in to 1 5 in OD to the CM200 series crossarms or horizontal pipe 1 0 in to 1 5 in OD as shown in FIGURE 6 15 FIGURE 6 15 CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit CM220 CM220 20 ...

Page 29: ...tum sensor mount to the CM225 via the LI200S leveling base see FIGURE 6 16 The CS300 pyranometer mounts to the CM225 via the 18356 leveling base The CMP3 and LP02 pyranometers include their own bubble level and leveling screws allowing them to mount directly to the CM225 The 18098 provides a larger surface for mounting a user supplied Eppley pyranometer FIGURE 6 16 CM225 Pyranometer Mounting Stand...

Page 30: ...ing Kit The CM230 mounts an antenna 1 0 in to 1 5 in OD to a mast or vertical pipe 1 3 in to 2 1 in OD as shown in FIGURE 6 17 The bracket allows the antenna to be adjusted for different angles FIGURE 6 17 CM230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit CM230 22 ...

Page 31: ...unting Stand The CM235 provides a 8 8 cm 3 5 in square platform for mounting magnetic base antennas The CM235 attaches to horizontal or vertical pipes 1 0 in to 2 1 in OD as shown in FIGURE 6 18 FIGURE 6 18 CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand 23 ...

Page 32: ...midity sensors to the tripod mast 1 0 in to 2 1 in OD or crossarm as shown in FIGURE 6 19 Radiation shields ship with the U bolt configured for attachment to a vertical pipe To attach the radiation shield to a horizontal pipe the U bolt and plastic V block must be moved to the other set of holes FIGURE 6 19 R M Young Gill Radiation Shield 24 ...

Page 33: ...ire Tension at Gust Speed Ideal Guy Wire Installation Pre Tension ft m ft m mph m s lb kN lb kN lb kN lb kN 11 5 3 5 7 2 1 Retracted Unguyed 104 46 964 4 3 70 0 31 Attached to legs feet 45deg Zenith 159 71 639 2 8 163 0 73 300 1 3 150 0 67 Independent anchors 45deg Zenith 159 71 639 2 8 56 0 25 300 1 3 150 0 67 8 7 2 7 9 3 2 8 Retracted Unguyed 104 46 964 4 3 160 0 71 Attached to legs feet 159 71 ...

Page 34: ... Weight Foot Vertical Pullout Force at Gust Speed Guy Wire Tension at Gust Speed Ideal Guy Wire Installation Pre Tension ft m ft m mph m s lb kN lb kN lb kN lb kN 8 7 2 7 12 3 3 7 Extended Unguyed 81 36 964 4 3 121 0 54 Attached to legs feet 116 52 438 1 9 248 1 10 400 1 8 200 0 89 Independent anchors 45deg Zenith 132 59 544 2 4 69 0 31 400 1 8 200 0 89 A 2 ...

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