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200-WS-04
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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. 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-04 sensors.
1.07"
1.25"
SWAGED ALUMINUM MAST
3.75"
Note:
The base of the 200-WS-04 sensor accepts 1.07" (27 mm) diameter pipe.
If the wind direction 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.
