Campbell Scientific CM110, CM115, CM120 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Tripod Installation Manual

Copyright © 2005- 2014

Campbell Scientific, Inc.

Models CM110, CM115, CM120

Revision: 8/14

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“Products manufactured by CSI are warranted by CSI to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve months
from the date of shipment unless otherwise specified in the corresponding
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by CSI, are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer.
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warranty. CSI’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing (at CSI’s option) defective Products, which shall be the sole and
exclusive remedy under this warranty. The Customer assumes all costs of
removing, reinstalling, and shipping defective Products 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 of all
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connections to Products manufactured by CSI, and Product specific training, is
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OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CSI hereby disclaims,
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contact information is for US and international customers residing in countries
served by Campbell Scientific, Inc. directly. Affiliate companies handle
repairs for customers within their territories. Please visit

www.campbellsci.com to determine which Campbell Scientific company serves

your country.

To obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA), contact CAMPBELL
SCIENTIFIC, INC., phone [phone]. After an application engineer
determines the nature of the problem, an RMA number will be issued. Please
write this number clearly on the outside of the shipping 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.
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completed form must be either emailed to [e-mail] or faxed to
[phone]. Campbell Scientific is unable to process any returns until we
receive this form. If the form is not received within three days of product
receipt or is incomplete, the product will be returned to the customer at the
customer’s expense. Campbell Scientific reserves the right to refuse service on
products that were exposed to contaminants that may cause health or safety
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 [phone] (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, 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. Introduction ................................................................. 1

2. Cautionary Statements ............................................... 2

3. Initial Inspection ......................................................... 2

3.1 Inspect Packaging ................................................................................ 2

3.2 Tripod Components.............................................................................. 2

3.3 Tools List (for tripod, mast and crossarm) ........................................... 3

4. Overview ...................................................................... 3

5. Specifications ............................................................. 4

6. Installation ................................................................... 5

6.1 Tripod Installation ................................................................................ 5

6.1.1 Tripod Base ................................................................................... 5

6.1.2 Mast .............................................................................................. 6

6.1.3 Installing the Guy Kit.................................................................. 10

6.1.3.1 Guy Duckbill Anchor Kits ............................................... 12

6.1.3.2 Lowering Mast after Attaching Guy Wires ...................... 14

6.1.4 Staking the Tripod Feet ............................................................... 15

6.1.5 Tripod Grounding ....................................................................... 16

6.1.6 Crossarm Attachment.................................................................. 18

6.1.7 Enclosure Attachment ................................................................. 18

6.1.7.1 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Mast ................................ 18

6.1.7.2 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Leg .................................. 19

6.2 Mounting Brackets ............................................................................. 21

6.2.1 CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit ................................................. 21

6.2.2 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit ........................................................ 22

6.2.3 CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit ............................................. 23

6.2.4 CM225 and 18098 Pyranometer Mounting Stand....................... 24

6.2.5 CM230 and CM230XL Adjustable Angle Mounting Kits .......... 25

6.2.6 CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand ............................................. 26

6.2.7 RM Young Gill Radiation Shields .............................................. 27

Appendix A. Tripod Tote Bag .................................... A-1

Figures

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

3-1. Tripod components .............................................................................. 2

4-1. CM110 tripod with optional guy wires (guy wires included with

CM115 and CM120) ......................................................................... 3

5-1. 60-degree guy angle ............................................................................. 5

6-1. Tripod leg, slide collar components ..................................................... 6

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6-2. Tripod mast and insert ......................................................................... 7

6-3. Mast attachment to tripod base ............................................................ 8

6-4. Mast lock bracket ................................................................................ 9

6-5. Guy collar .......................................................................................... 10

6-6. Guy cinch and lever arm ................................................................... 11

6-7. Mechanical drawing of guy hook and case ....................................... 12

6-8. Duckbill guy anchor .......................................................................... 13

6-9. Top view and guy anchor layout ....................................................... 14

6-10. Staking the tripod feet ....................................................................... 15

6-11. Ground rod and clamp ....................................................................... 16

6-12. Lightning rod and tripod ground lug ................................................. 17

6-13. CM200-series crossarm ..................................................................... 18

6-14. Enclosure with the –MM bracket ...................................................... 19

6-15. Enclosure with the –LM bracket ....................................................... 20

6-16. CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit (shown with user-supplied pipe) ... 21

6-17. CM216 Mast Mounting Kit ............................................................... 22

6-18. CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit ................................................... 23

6-19. CM225 Pyranometer Mounting Stand ............................................... 24

6-20. CM230 and CM230XL Adjustable Angle Mounting Kits ................ 25

6-21. CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand .................................................... 26

6-22. RM Young Gill Radiation Shield ...................................................... 27

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Tripod Installation Manual
Models CM110, CM115, CM120

1. Introduction

The CM110 (10 ft), CM115 (15 ft), and CM120 (20 ft) tripods are corrosion­resistant stainless steel instrument mounts that support the attachment of
sensors, solar panels, and environmental enclosures. A guy kit is included with
the CM115 and CM120 models, and is an option for the CM110. A durable
Tripod Tote Bag is available as an option.

FIGURE 1-1. Typical tripod-based weather station

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Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120

2. 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.

3. Initial Inspection

3.1 Inspect Packaging

Upon receiving the tripod, inspect the packaging and contents for damage.
Claims for shipping damage must be filed with the shipping company.

Locate the packing slip for the order and compare the items listed on the
packing slip to the items that were actually shipped. Report any discrepancies
to Campbell Scientific.

3.2 Tripod Components

FIGURE 3-1 shows the tripod components packaged for shipment. The tripod
base is packaged with the mast, ground rod, lightning rod, and (6) stakes. The
ground rod clamp, lightning rod, and ground wires are enclosed in a bag. The
guy kit (optional for the CM110), and tripod tote bag (optional) are packaged
separately. The CM115 and CM120 tripods include additional mast sections.
A diagram showing how to stow the components inside the tote bag is shown
in Appendix A.

FIGURE 3-1. Tripod components

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3.3 Tools List (for tripod, mast and crossarm)

4. Overview

Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120

1/2-in and 7/16-in open end wrenches
adjustable wrench
socket wrench with 1/2-in and 7/16-in deep sockets (optional)
Phillips head screwdriver (medium)
Straight bit screwdriver (large)
12-in torpedo level
side-cut pliers
pencil
tape measure
compass and site declination angle
shovel
sledgehammer (for driving ground rod and stakes)
step ladder

The tripod (FIGURE 4-1) is constructed from galvanized steel, with
individually adjustable legs that allow installation over uneven terrain.

The tripod includes lightning and ground rods, ground cables, UV resistant
cable ties, and stakes for securing the tripod feet to the ground. A guy kit is
included (optional for the CM110) for sites that experience high wind speeds
(see Section 5, Specifications). Instrument enclosures can be purchased with
mounting brackets that attach to either the mast or leg section as shown in
Section 6.1.7, Enclosure Attachment.

The tripod can be used for a variety of applications. For meteorological
stations, sensors are mounted to the tripod using mounting brackets appropriate
for the model of sensor. For non-meteorological applications, the tripod can be
used to mount instrument enclosures, solar panels, junction boxes, or antennas.

FIGURE 4-1. CM110 tripod with optional guy wires (guy wires included

with CM115 and CM120)

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Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120

CM110

CM115

CM120

Height w/mast insert:

3 m (10 ft)

4.7 m (15.5 ft)

6.4 m (21.0 ft)

Weight:

15 kg (34 lb)

18 kg (40 lb)

21 kg (46 lb)

Base diameter w/legs extended:

2 m (7 ft)

2 m (7 ft)

2 m (7 ft)

Dimensions of collapsed tripod:

15 x 15 x 145 cm

15 x 15 x 145 cm

15 x 15 x 145 cm

Vertical load limit:

45 kg (100 lb)

45 kg (100 lb)

45 kg (100 lb)

Mast description

Number of sections:

1 2 3

Length:

1.4 m (4.6 ft)

2.8 m (9.3 ft)

4.3 m (14.0 ft)

Length w/insert:

2.6 m (8.6 ft)

4.1 m (13.3 ft)

5.5 m (18.0 ft)

OD:

4.8 cm (1.9 in)

4.8 cm (1.9 in)

4.8 cm (1.9 in)

Insert OD:

4.45 cm (1.75 in)

4.45 cm (1.75 in)

4.45 cm (1.75 in)

Mounting hole in tripod foot:

0.75 in diameter hole

0.75 in diameter hole

0.75 in diameter hole

Wind load recommendations

Sustained wind (mph):

*75 (unguyed)

*56.25 (guyed at feet)

*42.25 (guyed at feet)

Gust tolerance (mph):

95 (unguyed)

71.25 (guyed at feet)

55.25 (guyed at feet)

Tote bag dimensions:

20 cm (8 in) diameter,

20 cm (8 in) diameter,

20 cm (8 in) diameter,

5. Specifications

(6 x 6 x 57 in)

for user-supplied

0.5 in J-bolts

80 (guyed at feet)

100 (guyed at feet)

152 cm (60 in) length

(6 x 6 x 57 in)

for user-supplied

0.5 in J-bolts

75 (guyed at 60°)

95 (guyed at 60°)

152 cm (60 in) length

(6 x 6 x 57 in)

for user-supplied

0.5 in J-bolts

65 (guyed at 60°)

85 (guyed at 60°)

152 cm (60 in) length

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