Campbell Scientific UT10 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UT10 Weather Station
Copyright © 1993- 2014
Campbell Scientific, Inc.
Revision: 4/14
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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. Introduction ................................................................. 1
2. Cautionary Statements ............................................... 1
3. Initial Inspection ......................................................... 1
3.1 Indoors ................................................................................................. 1
3.2 Outdoors ............................................................................................... 2
3.3 Tools Required ..................................................................................... 2
3.3.1 Tools for Tower Installation.......................................................... 2
3.3.2 Tools for Instrumentation and Maintenance ................................. 2
3.3.3 Supplies for Power and Communications Options ........................ 3
4. Siting and Exposure ................................................... 3
4.1 Wind Speed and Direction ................................................................... 3
4.2 Temperature and Relative Humidity .................................................... 4
4.3 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..................................................................... 12
7.2.1.1 CM202, CM203, CM204, CM206 Crossarms ................. 12
7.2.1.2 019ALU Crossarm ........................................................... 13
7.2.2 Gill Radiation Shields (41303-5A, 41003-5, 41005-5) ............... 13
7.2.3 CM225 Pyranometer Stand ......................................................... 14
8. Preparing the Tower for Use .................................... 16
8.1 Enclosure, Datalogger, Power Supply ................................................ 16
8.1.1 Enclosure..................................................................................... 16
8.1.2 Datalogger and Power Supply ..................................................... 18
8.1.3 BPALK Alkaline Power Supply ................................................. 18
8.1.4 PS100 Rechargeable Power Supply ............................................ 18
8.1.5 Solar Panel .................................................................................. 19
8.2 Sensor Connection ............................................................................. 21
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8.3 Communication and Data Storage Peripherals .................................. 22
8.3.1 CFM100, NL115, or NL120 ....................................................... 22
8.3.2 COM220 Phone Modems ........................................................... 22
8.3.3 Cellular Transceivers .................................................................. 23
8.3.4 SRM-5A Rad Modem and SC932A Interface ............................ 24
8.3.4.1 SRM-5A at the Datalogger .............................................. 24
8.3.4.2 SRM-5A at the Computer ................................................ 24
8.3.5 RF500M RF Modem and RF310-Series Transceivers ............... 27
8.3.5.1 RF500M Modem Configuration ...................................... 27
8.3.5.2 RF500M RF Base Station ................................................ 28
8.3.5.3 Install Nearest Repeater/Field Station ............................. 29
8.3.6 MD485 Multidrop Interface ....................................................... 29
8.3.6.1 MD485 Multidrop Interface at the Datalogger ................ 29
8.3.6.2 MD485 Multidrop Interface at the Computer .................. 29
8.4 Sealing and Desiccating the Enclosure .............................................. 30
8.5 Sensor Installation ............................................................................. 31
8.5.1 034B Met One Windset .............................................................. 31
8.5.2 05103, 05103-45, 05106, and 05305 RM Young Wind
Monitors .................................................................................. 32
8.5.3 03002 RM Young Wind Sentry Wind Set .................................. 33
8.5.3.1 03002 Mounted to the Mast ............................................. 33
8.5.3.2 03002 Mounted to CM202, CM204, or CM206
Crossarm ...................................................................... 33
8.5.4 Licor Silicon Radiation Sensors (LI200X, LI200S, LI190SB) .. 34
8.5.5 107/108 Temperature Probe ....................................................... 35
8.5.6 107/108 Soil Temperature Probe ................................................ 36
8.5.7 HMP60 Vaisala Temperature and RH Probe ............................. 36
8.5.8 HC2S3 Rotronic Temperature and RH Probe ............................ 38
8.5.9 CS100 or CS106 Barometric Pressure Sensor ............................ 39
8.5.10 Texas Electronics Tipping Bucket Rain Gages (TE525,
TE525WS, TE525MM) .......................................................... 39
8.5.11 TB4, TB4MM or CS700 Rain Gage ........................................... 40
8.5.12 SR50A Sonic Ranging Sensor .................................................... 41
8.5.12.1 Beam Angle ..................................................................... 41
8.5.12.2 Mounting Height ............................................................. 41
8.5.12.2.1 Reference Point ..................................................... 41
8.5.12.3 Mounting Options ............................................................ 42
8.5.13 CS616 Water Content Reflectometer ......................................... 44
8.5.14 237 Leaf Wetness Sensor ........................................................... 45
8.5.15 257 Soil Moisture Sensor ........................................................... 45
8.5.16 CS210 Enclosure Humidity Sensor ............................................ 46
8.5.17 Wind Direction Sensor Orientation ............................................ 47
8.5.17.1 Determining True North and Sensor Orientation ............. 47
8.5.17.2 National Geophysical Data Center Website .................... 48
9. Maintenance and Troubleshooting .......................... 49
9.1 Maintenance ...................................................................................... 49
9.1.1 Instrumentation Maintenance ..................................................... 50
9.1.2 Batteries ...................................................................................... 50
9.1.3 Desiccant .................................................................................... 50
9.1.4 Sensor Maintenance ................................................................... 50
9.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 51
9.2.1 No Response Using the Keypad ................................................. 51
9.2.2 No Response from Datalogger through SC32B or Modem
Peripheral ................................................................................ 52
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9.2.3 NaN Displayed in a Variable ...................................................... 53
9.2.4 Unreasonable Results Displayed in a Variable ........................... 53
10. Standard Software Installation ................................ 53
10.1 Datalogger Program ........................................................................... 53
10.2 Weather Station or Datalogger Support Suite .................................... 53
10.3 Quick Start Review ............................................................................ 53
Figures
4-1. Effect of Structure on Wind Flow ........................................................ 5
5-1. UT10 Tower ......................................................................................... 6
7-1. UT10 Weather Tower .......................................................................... 8
7-2. J-bolt Template Assembly .................................................................... 9
7-3. Positioning the J-bolt in concrete. ........................................................ 9
7-4. Install the UT10 mast. ........................................................................ 10
7-5. UT10 Mounting Brace Removal ........................................................ 11
7-6. UT10 Mounting Foot Detail View ..................................................... 12
7-7. Top View of Tower ............................................................................ 13
7-8. CM210 crossarm-to-pole bracket (top) is included with the
crossarm for attaching the crossarm to the tower’s mast or leg. ..... 14
7-9. 019ALU Crossarm and Lightning Rod .............................................. 14
7-10. CM225 Solar Radiation Mount with a LI2003S Leveling Base and
LI200X Solar Radiation Sensor ...................................................... 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 port allowing
data to be stored on removable CompactFlash™ cards. ................. 22
8-8. COM220 Modem with Surge Protector ............................................. 23
8-9. SRM-5A Rad Modem and SC932A Interface .................................... 25
8-10. SRM-5A Wiring ................................................................................. 26
8-11. You can configure any two types of interface ports (RS-485,
RS-232, and CS I/O) to be used at a time. ...................................... 30
8-12. Enclosure Supply Kit ......................................................................... 31
8-13. Met One 034B Wind Speed and Direction Sensor ............................. 32
8-14. 05103 RM Young Wind Monitor ....................................................... 33
8-15. 03002 Mounted to a CM200-series Crossarm .................................... 34
8-16. LI200X/LI200S/LI190SB and LI2003S Leveling Fixture ................. 34
8-17. 107 Temperature Probe ...................................................................... 35
8-18. HMP60 Temperature and RH Probe .................................................. 37
8-19. HC2S3 Temperature and RH Probe ................................................... 38
8-20. TE525 Texas Electronics Rain Gage .................................................. 39
8-21. TB4 or TB4MM Mounted onto a CM310 Pole via the CM240
Mount ............................................................................................. 40
8-22. Beam Angle Clearance ....................................................................... 41
8-23. Distance from Edge of Transducer Housing to Grill .......................... 42
8-24. SR50A Mounted to a Crossarm via the 19517 Mounting Kit ............ 42
8-25. The SR50A Mounted to the Crossarm Shown from Another
Angle .............................................................................................. 43
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8-26. SR50A - Mounted using NU-RAIL and C2151 Mounting Stem ...... 43
8-27. CS650G Rod Insertion Guide Tool ................................................... 44
8-28. 237 Leaf Wetness Sensor .................................................................. 45
8-29. 257 Soil Moisture Sensor .................................................................. 46
8-30. CS210 Installed on a CR1000 ........................................................... 46
8-31. Magnetic Declination for the Contiguous United States ................... 48
8-32. Declination Angles East of True North are Subtracted from 0 to
get True North ................................................................................ 49
8-33. Declination Angles West of True North are Added to 0 to get
True North ..................................................................................... 49
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UT10 Weather Station
1. Introduction
The UT10 is a durable, lightweight instrument tower that can be used for a
variety of applications. It supports a 3 m (10 ft) measurement height for wind
sensors as well as sturdy attachment points for antennas, solar panels,
environmental enclosures, radiation shields, and crossarms.
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 Indoors
• Immediately upon receipt of your shipment…
o Open shipping cartons
o Check contents against invoice. Contact Campbell Scientific
• Several days prior to the planned installation date…
o Collect tools and site information (Section 3.3, Tools Required, and
o Assemble datalogger, communications device, and power supply in
o Install datalogger support software on PC (Section 10, Standard
o Establish communications between the datalogger and the PC
o Program datalogger, test sensors, and retrieve data
immediately about any shortages
Section 4, Siting and Exposure)
enclosure (Section 8, Preparing the Tower for Use)
Software Installation)
o Trial run the tower / tripod installation, assembling as much as
possible (Section 7, UT10 Tower Installation)
o Repackage equipment for transport to the field site
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3.2 Outdoors
3.3 Tools Required
3.3.1 Tools for Tower Installation
• Locate suitable site (Section 4, Siting and Exposure)
• Prepare tower base (Section 7, UT10 Tower Installation)
o Raise tower (Section 7, UT10 Tower Installation)
o Install instrumentation enclosure (Section 8, Preparing the Tower for
Use)
o Install sensors (Section 8.5, Sensor Installation)
Tools required to install and maintain a weather station are listed below.
Shovel
Rake
Open end wrenches: 3/8 in, 7/16 in, 1/2 in, (2) 9/16 in
Magnetic compass
6 ft step ladder
Tape measure (12 ft and 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 template frame
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3.3.2 Tools for Instrumentation and Maintenance
Lock and key for enclosure
Magnetic declination angle (Section 8.5.17, Wind Direction Sensor
Orientation)
Magnetic compass
Straight bit screwdrivers (small, medium, large)
Phillips-head screwdrivers (small, medium)
Small diagonal side-cuts
Needle-nose pliers
Wire strippers
Pocket knife
Calculator
Multimeter
Electrical Tape
Step ladder (6 ft)
Station manuals
Station log and pen
Open end wrenches: 3/8 in, 7/16 in, 1/2 in, (2) 9/16 in
Socket wrench and 7/16 in deep well socket
Adjustable wrench
Pliers
Conduit and associated tools (as required)
Felt-tipped marking pen
Claw hammer
Pipe wrench (12 in)
Tape measure (12 ft to 20 ft)
3/8 in nut driver
Level (24 in to 36 in)
Teflon tape or pipe dope
5/64 in Allen hex wrench
3.3.3 Supplies for Power and Communications Options
AC Power
• Wire
• Conduit
• Junction boxes as needed
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Phone Modem
• Hayes compatible calling modem for PC
• Phone line to weather station or junction box
Short-Haul Modem
• 4-conductor communications cable from PC to 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 station should not be located where sprinkler irrigation water will
strike sensors or instrument enclosure.
Some general guidelines for site selection are listed below, which were
condensed from EPA (1987, 1989)
publications.
4.1 Wind Speed and Direction
Wind sensors should be located over open level terrain, and at a distance of at
least ten times (EPA) the height of any nearby building, tree or other
obstruction, as illustrated in FIGURE 4-1.
1,4
, WMO (1983)2, and AASC (1985)3
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4.2 Temperature and Relative Humidity
Standard measurement heights:
3.0 m ± 0.1 m recommended (AASC)
2.0 m ± 0.1 m, 10.0 m ± 0.5 m optional (AASC)
10.0 m (WMO and EPA)
Sensors should be located over an open level area at least 9 m (EPA) in
diameter. The surface should be covered by short grass, or where grass does
not grow, the natural earth surface. Sensors should be located at a distance of
at least four times the height of any nearby obstruction and at least 30 m (EPA)
from large paved areas. Sensors should be protected from thermal radiation,
and adequately ventilated.
Situations to avoid include:
• large industrial heat sources
• rooftops
• steep slopes
• sheltered hollows
• high vegetation
• shaded areas
• swamps
• 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) the height of the obstruction.
The height of the opening should be as low as possible, but should be high
enough to avoid splashing from the ground. Wind shields, such as those used
by the National Weather Service, are recommended for open areas.
Collectors should be heated, if necessary, to properly measure frozen
precipitation. The gage must be mounted above the average level of snow
accumulation in areas that experience significant snowfall.
Standard measurement heights:
1.0 m ± 1.0 cm (AASC)
30.0 cm minimum (WMO, EPA)
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4.4 Solar Radiation
Pyranometers should be located to avoid shadows on the sensor at any time.
Mounting it on the southern most (northern hemisphere) portion of the weather
station will minimize the chance of shading from other weather station
structures. Reflective surfaces and sources of artificial radiation should be
avoided. The height at which the sensor is mounted is not critical.
4.5 Soil Temperature
The measurement site for 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)
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FIGURE 4-1. Effect of Structure on Wind Flow
4.6 Siting References
1
EPA, (1987). On-Site Meteorological Program Guidance for Regulatory
Modeling Applications, EPA-450/4-87-013. Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711.
2
WMO, (1983). Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of
Observation. World Meteorological Organization No. 8, 5th edition, Geneva,
Switzerland.
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5. Overview
3
The State Climatologist, (1985) Publication of the American Association of
State Climatologists: Height and Exposure Standards for Sensors on
Automated Weather Stations, v. 9, No. 4 October, 1985.
4
EPA, (1989). Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement
Systems, EPA Office of Research and Development, Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina 27711.
The UT10 tower is a versatile 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
rod, grounding rod, and cable tie kit.
Enclosures purchased for use with this tower must be ordered with the
“-TM” option. This will provide the necessary bracketing to mount the
enclosure to the tower.
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FIGURE 5-1. UT10 Tower
6. Specifications
Required Concrete
Pad Dimensions (see note 1): 61 x 61 x 61 cm (24 x 24 x 24 in)
Crossarm Height (attached to mast)
Standard: 3 m (10 ft)
Maximum (mast fully extended): 3.7 m (~12 ft)
Minimum: 2.7 m (~9 ft)
Pipes Outer Diameter (OD)
Vertical: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Cross Support: 0.953 cm (0.375 in)
Leg Spacing: 26 cm (10.25 in) between legs (center to center)
Material: Aluminum
Shipping Weight: 18 kg (40 lb)
Wind Load
Recommendation (see note 2): 110 mph maximum
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Notes:
1. The concrete pad requirements 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 instruments fastened to the UT10.
7. UT10 Tower Installation
7.1 Installing the UT10
The UT10 3-meter tower provides a support structure for mounting the weather
station components. FIGURE 7-1 shows a typical UT10 equipped with an
instrumentation enclosure, meteorological sensors, and a solar panel.
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FIGURE 7-1. UT10 Weather Tower
7.1.1 Base Installation
The UT10 tower attaches to a user-supplied concrete foundation as shown in
FIGURE 7-1. The base brackets, anchor bolts, and nuts are included with the
tower.
1. Dig a hole 24 inches square and 24 inches deep. Lighter soils will require
a deeper hole.
2. Assemble 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 shown in FIGURE
7-2. Align each J-bolt so the angled portion is pointing outward and
tighten the lower nuts to secure the assembly.
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CAUTION
3. Construct a concrete form shown in FIGURE 7-3 out of 2 inch x 4 inch
lumber 24 inch square (inside dimensions). Construct the 1 inch x 2 inch
template frame and set it aside. Center the form over the hole and drive a
stake centered along the outside edge of each side. Level the form by
driving nails through the stakes and into the form while holding the form
level.
4. Position the J-bolt template as shown in FIGURE 7-3. The top of each
bolt will be 3.00 inch ±0.25 inch 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
top of the form as shown in FIGURE 7-3. Smooth the concrete around the
three J-bolts and allow the concrete to harden.
FIGURE 7-2. J-bolt Template Assembly
FIGURE 7-3. Positioning the J-bolt in concrete.
It is common for air to be trapped behind the knee portion of
a J-bolt. Use a stick or rod to stir and tamp around each Jbolt to ensure proper anchoring.
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6. Remove the top nuts, washers, and J-bolt template pieces. Leave the two
bottom nuts and one flat washer on each J-bolt. Remove the template
frame and the concrete form.
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 bolts, nuts, and fender washers from the UT10
mounting brace (FIGURE 7-5).
3. Pivot the three mounting feet to the vertical position.
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