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Installation
Figure 4 – Pole-Mount
Bracket mounted on a Pole
2.3
Selecting a suitable installation site
When the Hail Sensor is installed, the following should be considered:
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Avoid obstruction to sensor plate (i.e. clear areas are required no trees, close high-rise, etc.)
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Avoid nearby power line & communication towers (i.e. anything that could attract lighting & surges)
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Avoid high wind areas
Recommendations:
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Pole mounting: recommended mounting height is roughly 1 m above the ground.
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In hilly terrain or in mountainous areas, the sensor plate should be at 2 m above the ground. This is to avoid
cluttering in snow during the winter period.
2.4
Electrical Bonding (Earth)
The electronics box is equipped with an M6 earth stud. The position of the Earth stud is shown in the following figure.
The Sensor is designed for 12 VDC operation. Electrical bonding provides protection from potentially dangerous
potential differences in the metallic parts. In addition, influence on the transducers are minimized, as potential
electrostatic charges will be diverted to earth. Caution: lighting strikes may still result in irreversible damage to the
electronics components.
Figure 5 – Electrical Bonding (Earth): position of the Earth Stud on the Electronic Box
2.5
External Cable Connection
Connectors are provided to connect external cables.
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M12 4-pin: power supply
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SMA: antenna
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Cat6 plug: Ethernet cable connection
