NovaLynx Corporation
200-WS-01
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April 2021
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MOUNTING OPTIONS
CAUTION: Be careful when working on equipment that is mounted above you. Do not allow others to
stand below when equipment is being installed as falling objects can be hazardous.
The support for the sensor must be rigid or supplemented with guy wires. A mast can be assembled
from pipe, using larger pipe at the base and ending in ¾" IPS pipe at the top. The mast should be easy
to reach for servicing the sensor and should be properly anchored and grounded. A tilt-down
arrangement can eliminate the need for lifts or ladders during installation and service.
NovaLynx tripods are a convenient alternative for temporary and permanent installations. The tripods
are available in three sizes: 3', 5' and 10' tall (Appendix A). Masts are available in various lengths.
Swaged mast segments can be fitted together to obtain the overall height needed. The swaged end is
the correct diameter for mounting 200-WS-01x sensors.
1.07"
1.25"
SWAGED ALUMINUM MAST
3.75"
The base of the 200-WS-01 sensor accepts 1.07" (27 mm) diameter pipe. To assemble the sensor to the
pipe, simply loosen the two mounting screws on the base of the sensor, slip the sensor onto the pipe,
and tighten the screws using moderate torque.
Note, if the cable exits the bottom, the cable will have
to be fed through the pipe before placing the sensor.
If the wind speed sensor cannot be mounted at the top
of the mast, the NovaLynx 200-153 Mounting Arm (sold
separately) can be mounted to the mast or tower leg at
the desired height.
200-153 Mounting Arm
The supporting mast or tripod should be properly grounded. In areas where lightning is likely, install a
lightning rod to minimize lightning damage. NovaLynx 190-Series Lightning and Surge Protection
products are available to accommodate most applications.
