
7.1.4 Attaching the lightning rod
Attach the lightning rod to the mast as shown in
(p. 20). Loosen the two screws on
the lightning rod mounting bracket. Position the mounting bracket 5 cm (2 in) down from the
top of the mast and tighten both screws evenly. Make sure the lightning rod set screw is tight.
FIGURE 7-11. Lightning rod
7.2 Crossarms and mounting brackets
7.2.1 CM202, CM203, CM204, CM206 Crossarms
Sensors can be mounted directly to the tower, or to crossarms attached to the tower using
mounting brackets. Each bracket includes the hardware required to secure the bracket to the
tower or crossarm.
The combination of crossarms and brackets provide the flexibility to mount sensors and other
equipment at any desired height on the tower. Mounting sensors on a crossarm allows the sensor
to be moved away from the midline of the tower, reducing the effects of the mount on the sensor
measurement.
Campbell Scientific provides a variety of lengths in aluminum or stainless steel.
shows the different lengths available.
UT6 and UT10 Universal Towers
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