Campbell Scientific CM106K User Manual
CM106K Tripod
Revision: 3/12
Copyright © 2011-2012
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CM106K Table of Contents
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1. Cautionary Statements................................................1
1.1 Site Selection ............................................................................................1
1.2 Tripod Mounting.......................................................................................1
1.3 Tripod Installation ....................................................................................1
2. Tripod Installation........................................................2
2.1 Tripod Base Assembly..............................................................................2
2.1.1 Parts List .........................................................................................2
2.1.2 Leg Assembly .................................................................................3
2.2 Tripod Base Positioning ...........................................................................6
2.2.1 Mounting on a Relatively Flat Area................................................7
2.2.2 Mounting on an Incline...................................................................7
2.3 Mast ..........................................................................................................8
2.4 Installing the Optional Guy Kit ................................................................9
2.5 Staking the Tripod Feet ..........................................................................11
2.6 Tripod Grounding...................................................................................12
2.7 Crossarm Attachment .............................................................................14
2.8 Enclosure Attachment.............................................................................14
2.8.1 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Mast.............................................14
2.8.2 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Leg...............................................15
3. General .......................................................................17
4. Specifications ............................................................18
5. Tools List (for tripod, mast, enclosures, and
crossarms) ...............................................................18
6. Tripod Components................................................... 19
7. Mounting Brackets ....................................................19
7.1 CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit.............................................................19
7.2 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit ....................................................................20
7.3 CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit.........................................................21
7.4 CM225 and 18098 Pyranometer Mounting Stand ..................................22
7.5 CM230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit ................................................23
7.6 CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand .........................................................24
7.7 RM Young Gill Radiation Shields..........................................................25
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Figures
2-1. Tripod component dimensions ............................................................... 3
2-2. Comparison of one leg pointing downhill (right) versus two legs
pointing downhill ................................................................................ 7
2-3. Guy collar ............................................................................................... 9
2-4. Anchor attachment................................................................................ 10
2-5. Staking the tripod feet........................................................................... 11
2-6. Ground rod and clamp .......................................................................... 12
2-7. Lightning rod and tripod grounding lug ............................................... 13
2-8. CM204 Crossarm.................................................................................. 14
2-9. Enclosure with the –MM Bracket......................................................... 15
2-10. Enclosure with the –LM Bracket........................................................ 16
3-1. Typical tripod-based weather station.................................................... 17
7-1. CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit (shown with user-supplied pipe) ...... 19
7-2. CM216 Mast Mounting Kit .................................................................. 20
7-3. CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit....................................................... 21
7-4. CM225 Pyranometer Mounting Stand.................................................. 22
7-5. CM230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit .............................................. 23
7-6. CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand ....................................................... 24
7-7. RM Young Gill Radiation Shield ......................................................... 25
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1. Cautionary Statements
1.1 Site Selection
• Select a safe site to install the tripod.
• The distance between any power lines and the installation site should be at
least one and one-half times the height of the tripod. Make the distance
even greater, if at all possible. Since all overhead power lines look
somewhat alike, consider them all dangerous and stay well away from
them.
• If you have power lines or buried utilities in the area, call your local utility
providers for assistance.
1.2 Tripod Mounting
• NEVER work alone; always have someone near who can summon help.
• Certain clothing may provide a degree of safety, but don't depend on it for
your life (rubber boots or shoes, industrial rubber gloves and a long sleeve
shirt or jacket).
• Check weather conditions. Be sure that it hasn't rained recently and that
the ground is not wet or muddy. Make sure that rain or thunderstorms are
not predicted for the day you decide to install the tripod.
• The wind can blow the tripod into a nearby power line. Don't install or
remove tripods in moderate or heavy winds.
• If you need to use a ladder, make sure it is made of non-conductive (non-
metallic) material. (This is a safety rule that you should follow whenever
you're working with electrical equipment.)
• If possible, have someone present who has been trained in electric shock
first aid.
1.3 Tripod Installation
• Properly assemble the tripod according to instructions (do this where the
tripod is to be put up).
• Once the tripod is up in full vertical position, securely fasten it to the
ground using ground spikes. For situations 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.
• Ground the tripod according to the National Electrical Code.
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2. Tripod Installation
2.1 Tripod Base Assembly
2.1.1 Parts List
Part # Description Qty
10838 Tripod Foot 3
27392 CM106K Body 3
19308 Spacer 6
4366 5/16” Lock Washer 6
19175 5/16-18x2.25” Bolt 6
18126 5/16-18 Bronze Nut 6
19031 Grounding Clamp 2
27113 #10-32 x 0.75” Bolt 4
1201 Clamp Bracket 3
75 5/16-18 x 0.75” Bolt 3
795 ¼-20 Nylock Nut 6
794 ¼-20 x 1.75” Bolt 12
850 CM10 Lightning Rod 1
17589 Lightning Rod Clamp Assembly 1
2
2.1.2 Leg Assembly
Leg Brace (3required)
Leg (3 required)
CM106K Tripod
1. Refer to Figure 2-1 to create the following parts:
• Three (3) Leg Braces
• Three (3) Legs
• One (1) Mast
Mast (1 required)
Leg Brace
Leg
Mast
Optional for Guy Kit
20.00 [50.8 cm]
Material
3/4 NPS SCH40
[DN 20 mm]
3/4 NPS SCH40
[DN 20 mm]
11/2NPSSCH40
[DN 40 mm]
Wall Thickness
0.113”
[2.87 mm]
0.113”
[2.87 mm]
0.145”
[3.683 mm]
Length
48.0”
[121.9 cm]
72.0”
[182.9 cm]
100.0”
[254 cm]
Mast and mast legs must be made of Steel
(Minimum yield Strength of 36 ksi [248 MPa])
FIGURE 2-1. Tripod component dimensions
QTY
3
3
1
3
CM106K Tripod
Using a ¼-20 x 1.75” bolt and ½-20 nylock nut, attach a foot to each
2.
tripod leg (Figure 2-2).
Leg
1/4-20 x 1.75” Bolt
1/4-20 Nylock Nut
Foot
Slide a clamp bracket onto each leg. Thread a 5/16-18 x 0.75” bolt into the
3.
bracket, leaving the bracket free to move. Attach a leg brace to each clamp
bracket using a ¼-20 x 1.75” bolt and nylock nut.
Leg
5/16-18 x 0.75” Bolt
4
Leg Brace
1/4-20 Nylock Nut
1/4-20 x 1.75” Bolt
Clamp Bracket
CM106K Tripod
Pass a 5/16-18 x 2.25” bolt through a mounting hole in one of the tripod
4.
body pieces as shown. Slide a spacer over the bolt. Place a second tripod
body piece over the end of the bolt, followed by a 5/16 lock washer. Hand
tighten a 5/16-18 bronze nut on the end of the bolt. Repeat this process
with the other five 5/16-18 x 2.25” bolts to assemble the tripod body.
Top V ie w
Tripod Body
Spacer
Spacer
5/16 Lock Washer
5/16-18 x 2.25” Bolt
Tripod Body
5/16-18 x 2.25” Bolt
5/16-18 Bronze Nut
5/16 Lock Washer
5/16-18 Bronze Nut
Spacer
5
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