Campbell Scientific CM106BK User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CM106BK Tripod Kit

Copyright © 2011- 2014

Campbell Scientific, Inc.

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exclusive remedy under this warranty. The Customer assumes all costs of
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your country.

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SCIENTIFIC, INC., phone [phone]. After an application engineer
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Scientific’s shipping address is:

CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.
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Logan, Utah 84321-1784

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concerns for our employees.

Precautions

DANGER — MANY HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING, USING, MAINTAINING, AND WORKING ON OR AROUND

TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ANY ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES,
ANTENNAS, ETC. FAILURE TO PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE, USE, AND MAINTAIN TRIPODS,

TOWERS, AND ATTACHMENTS, AND FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS, INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH, ACCIDENT, SERIOUS
INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PRODUCT FAILURE. TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDS.
CHECK WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION'S SAFETY COORDINATOR (OR POLICY) FOR PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK.

Use tripods, towers, and attachments to tripods and towers only for purposes for which they are designed. Do not exceed design
limits. Be familiar and comply with all instructions provided in product manuals. Manuals are available at www.campbellsci.com or
by telephoning 435-227-9000 (USA). You are responsible for conformance with governing codes and regulations, including safety
regulations, and the integrity and location of structures or land to which towers, tripods, and any attachments are attached. Installation
sites should be evaluated and approved by a qualified engineer. If questions or concerns arise regarding installation, use, or
maintenance of tripods, towers, attachments, or electrical connections, consult with a licensed and qualified engineer or electrician.

General

• Prior to performing site or installation work, obtain required approvals and permits. Comply

with all governing structure-height regulations, such as those of the FAA in the USA.

• Use only qualified personnel for installation, use, and maintenance of tripods and towers, and

any attachments to tripods and towers. The use of licensed and qualified contractors is highly
recommended.

• Read all applicable instructions carefully and understand procedures thoroughly before

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 killed or sustain serious bodily injury if the tripod, tower, or attachments you are

installing, constructing, using, or maintaining, or a tool, stake, or anchor, come in contact with
overhead or underground utility lines.

• Maintain a distance of at least one-and-one-half times structure height, or 20 feet, or the

distance required by applicable law, whichever is greater, between overhead utility lines and
the structure (tripod, tower, attachments, or tools).

• Prior to performing site or installation work, inform all utility companies and have all

underground utilities marked.

• Comply with all electrical codes. Electrical equipment and related grounding devices should

be installed by a licensed and qualified electrician.

Elevated Work and Weather

• Exercise extreme caution when performing elevated work.

• Use appropriate equipment and safety practices.

• During installation and maintenance, keep tower and tripod sites clear of un-trained or non-

essential personnel. Take precautions to prevent elevated tools and objects from dropping.

• Do not perform any work in inclement weather, including wind, rain, snow, lightning, etc.

Maintenance

• Periodically (at least yearly) check for wear and damage, including corrosion, stress cracks,

frayed cables, loose cable clamps, cable tightness, etc. and take necessary corrective actions.

• Periodically (at least yearly) check electrical ground connections.

WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SAFETY IN ALL CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS,
THE CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK FROM ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, USE, OR
MAINTENANCE OF TRIPODS, TOWERS, OR ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS,
ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC.

Table of Contents

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1. Cautionary Statements ............................................... 1

2. Tripod Installation ....................................................... 1

2.1 Tripod Base Assembly ......................................................................... 1

2.1.1 Parts List ....................................................................................... 1

2.1.2 Leg Assembly ............................................................................... 2

2.2 Tripod Base Positioning ....................................................................... 5

2.2.1 Mounting on a Relatively Flat Area .............................................. 6

2.2.2 Mounting on an Incline ................................................................. 6

2.3 Mast ..................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Installing the Optional Guy Kit ............................................................ 7

2.5 Staking the Tripod Feet ........................................................................ 9

2.6 Tripod Grounding .............................................................................. 10

2.7 Crossarm Attachment ......................................................................... 12

2.8 Enclosure Attachment ........................................................................ 12

2.8.1 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Mast ........................................... 12

2.8.2 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Leg ............................................. 13

3. General ...................................................................... 15

4. Specifications ........................................................... 16

5. Tools List (for tripod, mast, enclosures, and

crossarms) .............................................................. 17

6. Tripod Components .................................................. 17

7. Mounting Brackets.................................................... 17

7.1 CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit ........................................................ 17

7.2 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit ................................................................ 18

7.3 CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit .................................................... 19

7.4 CM225 and 18098 Pyranometer Mounting Stand .............................. 20

7.5 CM230 and CM230XL Adjustable Angle Mounting Kits ................. 21

7.6 CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand ..................................................... 22

7.7 RM Young Gill Radiation Shields ..................................................... 23

Appendix

CM106B Allowable Wind Speeds .......................... A-1

A.

Figures

2-1. Tripod component dimensions ............................................................. 2

2-2. Tripod with one leg pointing downhill ................................................. 6

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2-3. Guy collar ............................................................................................ 7

2-4. Leg attachment .................................................................................... 8

2-5. Staking the tripod feet ......................................................................... 9

2-6. Ground rod and clamp ....................................................................... 10

2-7. Lightning rod and tripod grounding lug ............................................ 11

2-8. CM204 Crossarm .............................................................................. 12

2-9. Enclosure with the –MM Bracket ...................................................... 13

2-10. Enclosure with the –LM Bracket ....................................................... 14

3-1. Typical tripod-based weather station ................................................. 15

7-1. CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit (shown with user-supplied pipe) ... 18

7-2. CM216 Mast Mounting Kit ............................................................... 18

7-3. CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit ................................................... 19

7-4. CM225 Pyranometer Mounting Stand ............................................... 20

7-5. CM230 and CM230XL Adjustable Angle Mounting Kits ................ 21

7-6. CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand .................................................... 22

7-7. RM Young Gill Radiation Shield ...................................................... 23

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CM106BK Tripod Kit

1. Cautionary Statements

• READ AND UNDERSTAND the Precautions section at the front of this

manual.

• WARNING — Ensure structural integrity during setup and weather

extremes to minimize the chance of damaging the tripod or instruments.
Read all instructions carefully. Once the tripod is in full vertical position,
securely fasten it to the ground using ground spikes.

• WARNING — For installations where soil structure is questionable or the

tripod may experience high wind loads, concrete footings for the tripod
feet and guy anchors should be considered.

2. Tripod Installation

2.1 Tripod Base Assembly

2.1.1 Parts List

Part # Description Qty

29762 Tripod Foot 3

29763 Leg Clamp Base 3

29764 Tripod Body 3

19308 Spacer 6

5449 Ground Lug 2

23 Nut 6

19102 5/16-18 x .75 Screw 3

30253 5/16-18 x 1.00 Screw 3

4365 5/16 Flat Washer 3

29844 Leg Clamp 3

29845 Leg Clamp with Weld Nut 3

850 Lightning Rod 1

17589 Lightning Rod Clamp Assembly 1

19175 5/16-18 x 2.25 Screw 6

18126 5/16-18 Nut 6

4366 5/16 Lock Washer 6

19102 5/16-18 x .750 Screw 3

27002 5/16-18 x 2.00 Screw 12

4904 5/16-18 Lock Nut 12

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2.1.2 Leg Assembly

1. For the following parts, purchase the material and machine the parts as

described by FIGURE 2-1.

• Three (3) Leg Braces

• Three (3) Legs

• One (1) Mast

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FIGURE 2-1. Tripod component dimensions

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2. Using a 5/16-18 x 2 in. screw, 5/16 washer, and 5/16 lock nut, attach a foot

to each tripod leg.

3. Loosen the clamping bolt on a leg clamp and slide it over the free end of a

tripod leg. Secure one end of a leg brace to the leg clamp using a 5/16-18 x
2 in. screw, a 5/16 washer, and a 5/16-18 lock nut.

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