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Quick Start Guide for the
WPS Series Wireless Pressure Sensor
4.3.9 Mast Mounting
Mast mounting kits consist of a mounting bracket and one or two U-bolt clamps. These kits allow you to mount the bracket to masts with
outside diameters (O.D.) from 3,2 cm [1.25 in] to 5,1 cm [2 in]. Honeywell recommends that a 3,8 cm [1.5 in] or larger tubing mast be used.
The antenna is then mounted in a hole on the bracket upper surface. Most standard brackets will have a hole too large for an SMA mount
antenna, so a new hole will be needed. For hole dimensions, refer to to the WPS-Series Professional Install Guide.
Follow these steps to mount the antenna on a mast.
Step
Action
1
Assemble your new antenna on the ground at the installation site. For SMA mount antennas, mount the RP-SMA jack of the an-
tenna cable to a hole in the bracket, using the nut and lockwasher supplied. For lightning arrestor mounting, mount the lightning
arrestor in the mounting bracket hole, and attach the extension cable to the arrestor.
2
Screw the SMA antenna onto the cable or lightning arrestor. Tighten all cables by hand only; do not use tools or you could
overtighten. Make sure that the connections are sealed (if outdoors) the prevent moisture and other weathering elements from
effecting performance. Honeywell recommends using a weathering tape (such as COAX-SEAL #104 from LComm, or Super 88
tape from 3M) for outdoor connections. Silicon sealant or ordinary electrical tape is not recommended for sealing out door con-
nections.
3
Attach the antenna bracket to the mast, using the U-Bolts as required.
4
Using tie-wraps (cable ties), secure the coax cable to the mast, using a tie-wrap every ten to twelve inches (25 to 30 cm).
5
Follow standard strain relief practice when installing the antenna cable. Avoid excessive strain, bending, kinks, or crushing
(stepping on or placing any weight on cable) before, during or after the coax cable is secured in its final position.
6
Make sure the mast does not fall the "wrong way" should you lose control as you raise or take down the mast. Use a durable
non-conductive rope. Have an assistant tend to the rope; ready to pull the mast clear of any hazards (such as power lines)
should it begin to fall.
7
If the installation will use guy wires:
• Install guy anchor bolts.
• Estimate the length of guy wire and cut it before raising the mast.
• Attach guy wires to a mast using guy rings.
8
Carefully connect the antenna and mast assembly to its mounting bracket and tighten the clamp bolts.
In the case of a guyed installation, you must have at least one assistant to hold the mast upright while the guy wires are at-
tached and tightened to the anchor bolts.
9
Attach a "DANGER" label at eye level on the mast.
10
Install ground rods to remove any static electricity buildup and connect a ground wire to the mast and ground rod. Use ground
rods designed for that purpose; do not use a spare piece of pipe.
11
When attaching the coax cable to the
be formed close to the
do not use tools or you could overtighten.
WXP-Series,
WXP-Series.
This will minimize ice and water buildup on the sensor itself. Tighten cables by hand only;
it is recommended that a drip loop with a radius of at least 12 inches (30 cm)
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