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UT10 Universal Tower

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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 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL UT10 Universal Tower Revision 6 16 C o p y r i g h t 1 9 9 3 2 0 1 6 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 3: ...ducts to CSI CSI will return such Products by surface carrier prepaid within the continental United States of America To all other locations CSI will return such Products best way CIP port of entry per Incoterms 2010 This warranty shall not apply to any Products which have been subjected to modification misuse neglect improper service accidents of nature or shipping damage This warranty is in lieu...

Page 4: ...ng container Campbell Scientific s shipping address is CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC INC RMA _____ 815 West 1800 North Logan Utah 84321 1784 For all returns the customer must fill out a Statement of Product Cleanliness and Decontamination form and comply with the requirements specified in it The form is available from our website at www campbellsci com repair A completed form must be either emailed to repai...

Page 5: ...e beginning work Wear a hardhat and eye protection and take other appropriate safety precautions while working on or around tripods and towers 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 Use only manufacturer recommended parts materials and tools Utility and Electrical You can be kil...

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Page 7: ... Precipitation 4 4 4 Solar Radiation 5 4 5 Soil Temperature 5 4 6 Siting References 5 5 Overview 6 6 Specifications 7 7 UT10 Tower Installation 7 7 1 Installing the UT10 7 7 1 1 Base Installation 8 7 1 2 Tower Installation 10 7 2 Sensor Mounting Brackets 12 7 2 1 Crossarm Mounting 13 7 2 1 1 CM202 CM203 CM204 CM206 Crossarms 13 7 2 1 2 019ALU Crossarm 13 7 2 2 Multi Plate Radiation Shields 41303 5...

Page 8: ...5 4 1 03002 Mounted to the Mast 36 8 5 4 2 03002 Mounted to CM202 CM204 or CM206 Crossarm 36 8 5 5 Licor Silicon Radiation Sensors LI200X LI200S LI190SB 37 8 5 6 107 108 Temperature Probe 38 8 5 7 107 108 Soil Temperature Probe 39 8 5 8 HMP60 Vaisala Temperature and RH Probe 39 8 5 9 HC2S3 Rotronic Temperature and RH Probe 41 8 5 10 CS100 or CS106 Barometric Pressure Sensor 42 8 5 11 Texas Electro...

Page 9: ... 15 7 11 CM225 attached to a mast 15 8 1 Enclosure brackets configured for a tower mount 17 8 2 This exploded view shows the components of a TM bracket option 17 8 3 An enclosure attached to two tower legs 18 8 4 CR1000 and PS100 mounted to an enclosure backplate 20 8 5 SP10 Solar Panel 20 8 6 Routing and wiring sensor leads to the datalogger 21 8 7 The NL115 connects to the CR1000 s peripheral po...

Page 10: ...from another angle 46 8 29 SR50A Mounted using NU RAIL and C2151 Mounting Stem 46 8 30 CS650G Rod Insertion Guide Tool 47 8 31 237 Leaf Wetness Sensor 48 8 32 257 Soil Moisture Sensor 49 8 33 CS210 installed on a CR1000 49 8 34 Magnetic declination for the contiguous United States 51 8 35 Declination angles east of True North are subtracted from 360 to get True North 52 8 36 Declination angles wes...

Page 11: ... experience high wind loads concrete footings for the tripod feet and guy anchors should be considered 3 Initial Inspection 3 1 Indoors Immediately upon receipt of your shipment o Open shipping cartons o Check contents against invoice Contact Campbell Scientific immediately about any shortages Several days prior to the planned installation date o Collect tools and site information Section 3 3 Tool...

Page 12: ...d 20 ft Nut driver 3 8 in Level 24 to 36 in Pick or digging bar Claw hammer Materials for concrete form Hand Saw 4 2 in x 4 in x 8 ft piece of lumber 8 8 p double head nails 8 16 p double head nails Concrete trowels 2 1 in to 1 5 in thick x 24 in boards to support base above forms optional Concrete 2 1 in x 2 in x 30 in piece of lumber for template frame 2 1 in x 2 in x 10 in piece of lumber for t...

Page 13: ... weather station or junction box 6 ft copper ground rod and clamp for PC surge protection optional 4 Siting and Exposure Selecting an appropriate site for the weather station is critical in order to obtain accurate meteorological data In general the site should be representative of the general area of interest and away from the influence of obstructions such as buildings and trees The weather stat...

Page 14: ...wamps areas where snow drifts occur low places holding standing water after rains Standard measurement heights 1 5 m 1 0 m AASC 1 25 2 0 m WMO 2 0 m temperature EPA 2 0 m and 10 0 m for temperature difference EPA 4 3 Precipitation A rain gage should be sited on level ground that is covered with short grass or gravel In open areas the distance to obstructions should be two to four times EPA AASC th...

Page 15: ...r soil temperature should be at least 1 m2 and typical of the surface of interest The ground surface should be level with respect to the immediate area 10 m radius Standard measurement depths 10 0 cm 1 0 cm AASC 5 0 cm 10 0 cm 50 0 cm 100 0 cm WMO FIGURE 4 1 Effect of structure on wind flow 4 6 Siting References 1 EPA 1987 On Site Meteorological Program Guidance for Regulatory Modeling Application...

Page 16: ...mount for sensors antennas solar panels environmental enclosures radiation shields and mounting crossarms Its 3 m 10 ft height allows for wind measurements at that height The tower consists of 2 5 cm 1 in OD corrosion resistant aluminum tubing In cross section it is 25 7 cm 10 1 in on a side center of tubing to center of tubing It includes an adjustable mast a hinged base anchor bolts lightning ro...

Page 17: ...ments assume heavy soil light shifting or sandy soils require a larger concrete pad 2 The wind load recommendation assumes proper installation proper anchoring adequate soil and total instrument projected area of less than 2 square feet The amount of wind load that this mount can withstand is affected by the quality of anchoring and installation soil type and the number type and location of instru...

Page 18: ...ble the J bolt template as shown in FIGURE 7 2 Begin by threading two 5 8 inch nuts onto each J bolt followed by a 5 8 inch washer Next place a template piece over the J bolt followed by another 5 8 inch washer and a 5 8 inch split lock washer Thread a third 5 8 inch nut onto the J bolt just until the bolt is even with the top of the bolt Once all three J bolts are assembled slide them together as...

Page 19: ...tion the J bolt template as shown in FIGURE 7 3 The top of each bolt will be 3 00 inches 0 25 inches above the level of the form Level the tops of the J bolts in all directions using a small level and secure the J bolt template to the template frame with 7 8 inch screws where holes in the template overlap the wooden frame 5 Fill the hole and form with concrete Screed the concrete level with the to...

Page 20: ...oncrete form 7 1 2 Tower Installation 1 Install the mast as shown in FIGURE 7 4 Attach the 3 4 inch x 10 inch nipple to the mast using the bell reducer Loosen the two bolts at the top of the tower and insert the mast For a 3 m mounting height rest the bell reducer against the top of the tower Tighten the two bolts to secure the mast FIGURE 7 4 Install the UT10 mast 2 Remove the three 5 16 inch bol...

Page 21: ...e angled diagonally away at a 60 angle This allows a solar panel to be mounted across the two tower legs facing the equator while allowing the tower to tilt away from the equator for servicing Align the hole in the bottom of each mounting foot with one of the J bolts in the concrete base Slide the UT10 onto the J bolts ...

Page 22: ... bolts as required When the tower is plumb use two wrenches to lock the lower nuts on each J bolt together Tighten the upper nuts to secure the base 7 Removing the lower 3 8 inch bolt on the rear West leg allows the tower to be hinged to the ground If a step ladder is available it is easier to leave the tower upright 7 2 Sensor Mounting Brackets Sensor mounting brackets provide a means of mounting...

Page 23: ...9ALU North South with the 3 4 inch NU RAIL facing South 3 Install the lightning rod to the mast as shown in FIGURE 7 9 Loosen the two screws on the lightning rod mounting bracket Position the mounting bracket 2 in down from the top of the mast and tighten both screws evenly Make sure the lightning rod set screw is tight 7 2 2 Multi Plate Radiation Shields 41303 5A 41003 5 41005 5 1 Attach the radi...

Page 24: ... 019ALU crossarm and lightning rod 7 2 3 CM225 Pyranometer Stand The CM225 pyranometer stand is used to mount the LI200X LI190SB CS300 CMP3 and LP02 solar radiation sensors to either a tower leg mast or crossarm 1 If using a CS300 LI200X or LI190SB mount the leveling base to the CM225 The 18356 leveling base supports the CM300 pyranometer and 019ALU Lightning Rod ...

Page 25: ...eling screws allowing them to attach directly to the CM225 2 Mount the sensor to the leveling base or CM225 3 Attach the CM225 to a tower leg mast or CM200 series crossarm If attaching to a tower leg or mast place the CM225 s U bolt in the side holes FIGURE 7 11 If attaching to a crossarm place the CM225 s bottom holes FIGURE 7 10 FIGURE 7 10 CM225 Solar Radiation Mount with a LI2003S Leveling Bas...

Page 26: ... three piece brackets as the MM option except the pieces are rearranged so that the flanges are on the side of the bracket instead of in the middle The distance between the centers of each flange needs to be 10 25 in see FIGURE 8 1 FIGURE 8 2 and FIGURE 8 3 Attach the enclosure to the UT10 s tower legs as follows 1 Position the enclosure on the north side of the tower 2 Place the enclosure at the ...

Page 27: ...unt The default configuration is for attaching to a UT10 tower for example D 10 25 in To attach to a UT20 or UT30 tower move the flange sections of the bracket so that D 17 in FIGURE 8 2 This exploded view shows the components of a TM bracket option D Flange Section Flange Section ...

Page 28: ...es loosen the thumb screw and remove the cover 1 Make sure the red and black wires attached to the left end of the BPALK are connected to the 12V and G terminals on the datalogger 2 Disconnect the battery pack from the external connector on the left end of the BPALK Remove the battery pack and insert eight alkaline D cell batteries Replace the battery pack 3 Connect the battery pack to the externa...

Page 29: ...lar Panel Solar panels purchased from Campbell Scientific are shipped with a charge plug taped to the back of the panel The charge plug is not used with the PS100 Refer to the solar panel manual for installation instructions 1 Mount the solar panel to the mast facing south northern hemisphere Position the solar panel at the top of the 1 1 4 inch diameter section of the mast Install using its mount...

Page 30: ...UT10 Universal Tower 20 FIGURE 8 4 CR1000 and PS100 mounted to an enclosure backplate FIGURE 8 5 SP10 Solar Panel ...

Page 31: ...ed with the datalogger If a datalogger program has been developed the sensors will have to be wired to the channels specified by the measurement instructions If a program has not been developed Short Cut can be used to generate a program and wiring diagram Run Short Cut and wire the sensor leads as specified by the wiring diagram in the DEF file For more complex programming or when sensors are use...

Page 32: ...the datalogger and the computer with a Hayes compatible phone modem over a dedicated telephone line Mount the modem to the enclosure backplate as shown in FIGURE 8 8 1 Mount the modem to the backplate using the four screws and nylon grommets provided 2 Connect the modem to the datalogger s CS I O port with the SC12 cable provided 3 The telephone company generally provides surge protection and a pa...

Page 33: ...nclosure backplate using the hardware provided in pn 14394 Mounting Kit 2 Connect the modem to the datalogger s CS I O port via the SC105 or SC932A interface or connect the modem to the datalogger s RS 232 port via pn 18663 Null Modem Cable 3 Mount the cellular antenna on a grounded mast positioning it to point toward the nearest cellular tower with the radiating elements oriented vertically Route...

Page 34: ... SC932A to the datalogger s CS I O port with an SC12 cable 4 Mount the 6361 surge protector to the enclosure backplate using the hardware provided Connect the ground wire to the enclosure ground lug FIGURE 8 11 5 Cut a 12 in long piece of two twisted pair cable and connect it to the SRM 5A as shown in FIGURE 8 11 Fasten the cable to the strain relief tab with a cable tie 6 Route the cable previous...

Page 35: ...UT10 Universal Tower 25 FIGURE 8 9 SRM 5A Rad Modem and SC932A Interface ...

Page 36: ...UT10 Universal Tower 26 FIGURE 8 10 SRM 5A wiring Computer Datalogger ...

Page 37: ... 3 5 1 RF500M Modem Configuration Device Configuration Utility software is used to configure the RF500M modem Device Configuration Utility is included with LoggerNet or it can be downloaded for free from the Campbell Scientific website http www campbellsci com The configuration options can be seen in the following figure To configure the RF500M apply power to the modem wait for the power up sequen...

Page 38: ...as been configured it is ready to be deployed 8 3 5 2 RF500M RF Base Station When the RF500M is used in a base station configuration the PC is attached to the RS 232 port with a null modem cable If a digital radio is being used on the RS 232 port the CS I O port can be configured to communicate with the PC but an SC532 A and serial cable must be used between the PC and the CS I O port of the RF500...

Page 39: ...fic s MD485 is an intelligent RS 485 interface that permits a PC to address and communicate with one or more dataloggers over a distance of 4000 ft The distance between the datalogger and computer can be increased by combining it with a phone modem Ethernet link or spread spectrum radio 8 3 6 1 MD485 Multidrop Interface at the Datalogger 1 Mount the MD485 to the enclosure backplate via its onboard...

Page 40: ...he datalogger using cable ties and tabs 2 Seal around the sensor leads where they enter the enclosure Place a roll of putty around the sensor leads and press it around the leads and into the coupling to form a tight seal 3 Remove the RH indicator card and two desiccant packs from the sealed plastic bag Remove the backing from the indicator card and attach the card to the right interior wall of the...

Page 41: ...ld be routed down the North side of the mast to the enclosure and secured with cable ties 8 5 1 CMB200 Crossarm Brace Kit 8 5 1 1 Overview The CMB200 Crossarm Brace Kit FIGURE 8 13 is designed to provide additional stability to crossarms mounted on Campbell Scientific tripods and towers It provides additional support for crossarms with heavier sensor loads and added stability in high winds ...

Page 42: ...t 8 5 1 2 Components The CMB200 ships with the following components FIGURE 8 14 1 Brace Arm 2 Small bracket 2 Medium bracket 2 Large bracket 4 1 4 20 x 1 inch bolt 8 1 4 flat washer 4 1 4 lock washer 4 1 4 20 nut FIGURE 8 14 CMB200 components Short Tab Long Tab ...

Page 43: ... bolts are attached The brace arm must be attached to the end with the long tab 2 Attach one end of the brace arm to the tripod mast or tower below the crossarm Leave the bolts finger tight 3 Lift the free end of the brace arm to the crossarm and attach it to the crossarm Again only finger tighten the bolts 4 Adjust the position of the brace arm as needed 5 Fully tighten the two bolts directly con...

Page 44: ...cket Orientation Ø1 00 in UT10 20 30 Tower Leg excludes bottom section of UT20 30 1 Small Bracket 1 Medium Bracket Angled toward mast tripod Ø1 25 in or Ø1 31 in CM202 3 4 6 Crossarm UT20 30 Tower Mast UT20 30 Tower Leg bottom section only 1 Small Bracket 1 Medium Bracket Angled away from mast tripod Ø1 90 in CM110 106B Tripod Mast UT10 Tower Mast 2 Large Bracket N A ...

Page 45: ...03 05103 45 05106 and 05305 RM Young Wind Monitors Mount the Wind Monitor to the CM202 CM204 or CM206 crossarm as shown in FIGURE 8 17 1 Attach the CM220 bracket on the crossarm via the U bolt and nuts 2 Position the top of the mounting post 5 in above the CM220 and tighten the set screws 3 Slide the orientation ring and the Wind Monitor onto the mounting post Rotate the sensor base so that the sq...

Page 46: ...the cup assembly to the anemometer shaft using the Allen wrench provided 8 5 4 2 03002 Mounted to CM202 CM204 or CM206 Crossarm Mount the 03002 to the crossarm as shown in FIGURE 8 18 1 Attach the CM220 bracket on the crossarm via the U bolt and nuts 2 Position the top of the mounting post 5 in above the CM220 bracket and tighten the set screws 3 Slide the crossarm mounting bracket onto the mounti...

Page 47: ...rew with the Allen wrench provided Adjust the three leveling screws flush with the bottom of the LI2003S 2 Mount the LI2003S to the CM225 Section 7 2 Sensor Mounting Brackets p 12 using the three mounting screws provided Do not tighten the screws at this time 3 Level the LI2003S using the bubble level and leveling screws and tighten the mounting screws Remove the red protective cap prior to use FI...

Page 48: ...own in FIGURE 8 20 1 Loosen the two mounting clamp screws on the base of the radiation shield Insert the 107 probe through the mounting clamp until the white heat shrink is even with the bottom of the clamp 2 Tighten the two screws evenly until the clamp is snug against the sensor lead FIGURE 8 20 107 Temperature Probe Mounting Clamp 107 ...

Page 49: ...kfill the trench 4 If bare soil is required a soil sterilant such as Paramitol can be applied to the area where the probe is buried Soil erosion can be a problem when the probe is under bare soil To prevent erosion from occurring bury a 36 in square frame constructed from 2 in x 4 in lumber around the probe with the top of the frame even with the soil surface 8 5 8 HMP60 Vaisala Temperature and RH...

Page 50: ...UT10 Universal Tower 40 FIGURE 8 21 HMP60 Temperature and RH Probe HMP60 Mounting Clamp ...

Page 51: ... 5 base 2 Insert the probe into the radiation shield leaving about 2 5 cm 1 in exposed below the hex plug 3 Tighten the hex plug such that it compresses against the body of the HC2S3 to hold it inside the radiation shield 4 Attach the probe to the cable by aligning the keyed connectors pushing the connectors together and tightening the knurled ring FIGURE 8 22 HC2S3 Temperature and RH Probe 41003 ...

Page 52: ...e or a user supplied pole as shown in FIGURE 8 23 Mounting the gage directly to the tripod or tower is not recommended 2 Dig a 6 in diameter hole 24 in deep 3 Center a 1 1 4 in to 2 in IPS pipe in the hole and fill the hole with concrete Use a level to plumb the pipe as the hole is filled 4 After the concrete has cured attach the rain gage to the top of the pipe with the hose clamps provided Route...

Page 53: ...ge to either the CM240 FIGURE 8 24 or a user supplied bracket Remove the rain gage funnel from the base by removing the three screws and lifting upward Adjust the three nuts on the CM240 bracket to level the rain gage On user supplied brackets shims or washers can be used to level the rain gage A bubble level is mounted on the TB4 TB4MM or CS700 base to facilitate leveling 2 Remove the rubber ship...

Page 54: ...8 FORMULA 2 Beam angle clearance Radius FIGURE 8 25 Beam angle clearance 8 5 13 2 Mounting Height Any target to the SR50A should be at least 50 cm or more from the face of the transducer An attempt should also be made to not mount the sensor too far from the target surface The further the sensor is from the target the more the absolute error increases If your application is measuring snow depth in...

Page 55: ... FIGURE 8 27 and FIGURE 8 28 show a couple of angles of the SR50A mounted to a crossarm A U bolt attaches the bracket to the crossarm and two screws attach the SR50A to the bracket Another mounting option shown in FIGURE 8 29 utilizes a mounting stem pn 19484 and a NU RAIL The mounting stem is sized to fit a 1 in NU RAIL pn 1049 This mounting method was used for the SR50 predecessor to the SR50A a...

Page 56: ...46 FIGURE 8 28 The SR50A mounted to the crossarm shown from another angle FIGURE 8 29 SR50A Mounted using NU RAIL and C2151 Mounting Stem SR50A with 6 plate radiation shield the picture below shows the SR50A stem attachment ...

Page 57: ...with the surface will measure water content in the upper 15 cm of soil Probes must be inserted such that no air voids are created around the rods and that the rods remain as parallel as possible Use the CS650G rod insertion guide tool to minimize errors due to improper insertion FIGURE 8 30 The standard calibration for the CS616 probe as programmed in Short Cut is valid for loamy soils with low or...

Page 58: ...2 in irrigation water for 12 to 14 hours Allow the sensor to dry for 1 to 2 days after soaking and repeat the soak dry cycle twice to improve sensor response Always install a wet sensor 2 Install the sensor into soil representative of the field conditions you wish to monitor Avoid high or low spots Placement south of the weather station mast northern hemisphere will avoid the effects of the mast s...

Page 59: ...ed with the sensor FIGURE 8 33 The black outer jacket of the cable is Santoprene rubber This compound was chosen for its resistance to temperature extremes moisture and UV degradation However this jacket will support combustion in air It is rated as slow burning when tested according to U L 94 H B and will pass FMVSS302 Local fire codes may preclude its use inside buildings FIGURE 8 33 CS210 insta...

Page 60: ...t True North as shown in FIGURE 8 36 For example the declination for Logan Utah is 13 5 East True North is 360 13 5 or 346 5 as read on a compass Orientation is most easily done with two people one to aim and adjust the sensor while the other observes the wind direction displayed by the datalogger 1 Establish a reference point on the horizon for True North 2 Sighting down the instrument center lin...

Page 61: ...site This website facilitates the task of determining magnetic declination for your weather station The website uses longitude and latitude to determine declination Customers located in the U S can find their site s longitude and latitude For international customers a link is provided to help them determine their longitude and latitude ...

Page 62: ...aintenance of weather station components is essential to obtain accurate data Equipment must be in good operating condition which requires a program of regular inspection and maintenance Routine and simple maintenance can be accomplished by the person in charge of the weather station More difficult maintenance such as sensor calibration sensor performance testing for example bearing torque and sen...

Page 63: ...be lost refer to the Installation Section of the datalogger s Operator s Manual for details When not in use remove the eight cells to eliminate potential corrosion of the contact points and store in a cool dry place Rechargeable power supplies should be connected to an AC transformer or unregulated solar panel at all times The charge indicating diode should be ON when voltage to the charging circu...

Page 64: ...lti plate radiation shield 1 year Replace anemometer bearings Calibrate the rain gage Calibrate the HC2S3 probe Check calibration of HMP60 RH Probe replace RH chip if necessary 2 years Calibrate the solar radiation sensors some users suggest yearly Calibrate the temperature sensor Replace the wind vane potentiometer and bearings 4 5 years Replace sensor cables as required 9 2 Troubleshooting 9 2 1...

Page 65: ... and 16 Vdc C Make sure the datalogger is connected to the modem and the modem is properly configured and cabled Section 8 3 Communication and Data Storage Peripherals p 22 At the computer D Make sure the Station File is configured correctly LoggerNet or PC400 Manual E Check the cable s between the serial port and the modem If cables have not been purchased through Campbell Scientific check for th...

Page 66: ...logger support software suite for Windows 10 1 Datalogger Program The datalogger program operates the weather station It programs the datalogger to measure sensors process the measurements and store data in the datalogger s memory The datalogger program is most easily created using Short Cut A separate manual covers the use of Short Cut in detail 10 2 Weather Station or Datalogger Support Suite Us...

Page 67: ...rint the wiring diagram produced by Short Cut and follow the wiring assignments when connecting sensors to the weather station datalogger 5 Use the EZ Setup Wizard in VisualWeather PC400 or LoggerNet to set up the weather station ...

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