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- Page 1 CM106B Tripod Revision: 10/19 Copyright © 2005 – 2019 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty “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 product manual. (Product manuals are available for review online at www.campbellsci.com.) Products not manufactured by CSI, but that are resold by CSI, are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer. - Page 3 Campbell Scientific company serves your country. To obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number, contact CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC., phone (435) 227-9000. Please write the issued RMA number clearly on the outside of the shipping container. Campbell Scientific’s shipping address is: CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit ..........20 6.2.4 CMB200 Crossarm Brace Kit ............. 21 6.2.4.1 Overview ................21 6.2.4.2 Components ..............21 6.2.4.3 Assembly ................22 Center Duckbill Anchor Kit ............... 24 6.3.1 Installation................... 24 Appendix A. CM106B Allowable Wind Speeds ......A-1... - Page 6 Figures 1-1. Typical tripod-based weather station ...........1 3-1. Tripod components ................3 4-1. CM106B tripod with lightning rod and guy wires .......4 6-1. Tripod leg, leg clamp components ............6 6-2. Installation on an incline ..............7 6-3. Tripod mast and insert ................8 6-4.
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Page 7: Introduction
CM106B Tripod Introduction The CM106B is a general purpose tripod that can be used for mounting sensors, solar panels, antennas, and instrument enclosures. FIGURE shows the CM106B being used in a typical weather station configuration. FIGURE 1-1. Typical tripod-based weather station... -
Page 8: Precautions
Initial Inspection Inspect Packaging Upon receiving the CM106B, 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. -
Page 9: Tripod Components
CM106B Tripod Mast Extension Mast (12) Cable Ties (6) Stakes Base Lightning Rod and Clamp Ground Wires Ground Rod and Clamp FIGURE 3-1. Tripod components... -
Page 10: Tools List (For Tripod, Mast, Enclosures, And Crossarms)
Section 6.1.7, Enclosure Attachment (p. 15) The CM106B 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. -
Page 11: Specifications
Guy wires attached to mast at 1.16 m (3.8 ft) above tripod body Adequate ground anchors (stakes alone may not resist foot vertical • pullout force) • See Appendix A, CM106B Allowable Wind Speeds , for more (p. A-1) information on maximum allowable wind speeds. -
Page 12: Installation
CM106B Tripod Installation Tripod Installation This section gives the procedure for assembling the CM106B. Campbell Scientific has also produced a series of videos covering the assembly of the tripod and attaching various components. To view these videos, visit www.campbellsci.com/CM106B 6.1.1 Tripod Base For a video demonstrating how to assemble a tripod, see www.campbellsci.com/videos/tripod... -
Page 13: Mounting On A Relatively Flat Area
CM106B Tripod 6.1.1.1 Mounting on a Relatively Flat Area Loosen the tension bolt and extend each leg. With the legs extended, orient the tripod so that one of the legs points South (assuming the instrument enclosure with –MM Mast Mount bracket will face North). If the instrument enclosure has the –LM Leg Mount bracket, orient the tripod so the enclosure will mount... -
Page 14: Mast
CM106B Tripod 6.1.2 Mast The CM106B includes a mast extension that can be fully extended for a 3 m (10 ft) height, or partially extended for a 2.1 m (7 ft) height. Remove the bolts in the extension, align the holes in the insert with holes in the mast, and install the four bolts previously removed. -
Page 15: Mast Attachment To Tripod Base
CM106B Tripod Preset at Factory Mast Bolts Preset at Factory FIGURE 6-4. Mast attachment to tripod base Loosen the six bolts on the tripod base. FIGURE shows the location of four of these bolts. The remaining bolts are in the same position on the third tripod leg. -
Page 16: Installing The Optional Guy Kit
For a video showing how to attach the optional guy wire kit to a tripod, see www.campbellsci.com/videos/tripod3 The CM106B Guy Kit can be ordered separately for areas that experience high wind speeds (Section 5, Specifications ). Install the guy ring collar on the (p. -
Page 17: Leg Attachment
CM106B Tripod Clamp Nut FIGURE 6-6. Leg attachment... -
Page 18: Staking The Tripod Feet
CM106B Tripod 6.1.4 Staking the Tripod Feet Six stakes are provided for securing the tripod feet to the ground. Drive two stakes through holes in each foot at an angle as shown in FIGURE 6-7. Stakes may not be adequate depending on soil structure, maximum wind speeds experienced at the site, mast height, or wind load from the instrumentation. -
Page 19: Tripod Grounding
CM106B Tripod 6.1.5 Tripod Grounding Place the clamp over the ground rod and drive the rod (close to the center of the tripod) using a sledge hammer or fence post driver. Strip 1.2 cm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the black 4 AWG ground wire. Insert one end of the ground wire into the clamp and ground rod and tighten the bolt on the clamp. -
Page 20: Lightning Rod
CM106B Tripod Strip 1.2 cm (0.5 in) of insulation from the ends of the green 12 AWG wire. Attach one end of the wire to the tripod ground lug, and the other end to the enclosure ground lug as shown in FIGURE 6-8. -
Page 21: Crossarm Attachment
6.1.7 Enclosure Attachment The ENC10/12, ENC12/14, ENC14/16, and ENC16/18 enclosures can be ordered with mounting brackets for the CM106B tripod. All enclosure models can be mounted to the tripod mast (above the legs) with the –MM Mast Mount bracket option. The –LM Leg Mount bracket option allows all enclosure models to be mounted to the tripod base. -
Page 22: Enclosure Mounting To Tripod Leg
CM106B Tripod Install the U-bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts (FIGURE 6-11). Tighten the nuts until the lock washers are compressed. Route the 14 AWG wire from the ground lug on the bottom side of the enclosure to the ground lug on the base of the tripod (FIGURE 6-8). Strip 1.2 cm (0.5 in) of insulation from each end of the wire. -
Page 23: Enclosure With The -Lm Bracket
CM106B Tripod Remove the washers, nuts, and U-bolt from the U-bolt bracket. Install the bracket as shown in FIGURE 6-12 (top). Tighten the nuts on the U-bolt until the lock washers are compressed. Route the 14 AWG wire from the ground lug on the bottom side of the enclosure to the ground lug on the base of the tripod (FIGURE 6-8). -
Page 24: Mounting Brackets
CM106B Tripod Mounting Brackets Mounting brackets covered in this section have U-bolts that attach to vertical and/or horizontal pipes with the following ranges of outside diameters: Nominal Pipe Size inches (inches) 3.8 cm (1.5 in) U-bolt 1.0 – 1.5 25.4 – 38.1 3/4 –... -
Page 25: Cm216 Mast Mounting Kit
CM106B Tripod 6.2.2 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit The CM216 attaches to the top of the mast, and provides a 1.9 cm (0.75 in) or 2.5 cm (1 in) mounting pipe (2.7 cm or 3.4 cm (1.05 in or 1.32 in) OD) that extends 10 cm (4 in) above the mast, as shown in FIGURE 6-14. -
Page 26: Cm220 Right Angle Mounting Kit
CM106B Tripod 6.2.3 CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit The CM220 attaches a vertical pipe (2.5 to 3.8 cm (1.0 to 1.5 in) OD) to the CM200-series crossarms or horizontal pipe (2.5 to 3.8 cm (1.0 to 1.5 in) OD) as shown in FIGURE 6-15. -
Page 27: Cmb200 Crossarm Brace Kit
6.2.4.1 Overview The CMB200 Crossarm Brace Kit (FIGURE 6-16) is designed to provide additional stability to crossarms mounted on Campbell Scientific tripods and towers. It provides additional support for crossarms with heavier sensor loads, and added stability in high winds. -
Page 28: Assembly
CM106B Tripod FIGURE 6-17. CMB200 components 6.2.4.3 Assembly Consult FIGURE 6-18 and TABLE to determine which brackets are needed at either end of the brace to attach it to the crossarm and tripod mast or tower. The figure also indicates what orientation is needed when the small bracket is used. -
Page 29: Bracket Selection
CM106B Tripod FIGURE 6-18. Bracket selection TABLE 6-1. Bracket Requirements Mast/Crossarm/ Example Small Bracket Tower Diameter Mast/Crossarm/Tower Brackets Needed Orientation UT10/20/30 Tower Leg (1) Small Bracket Angled toward 2.5 cm (1 in) (excludes bottom section (1) Medium Bracket mast/tripod of UT20/30) CM202/3/4/6 Crossarm, 3.2 cm (1.25 in) or... -
Page 30: Center Duckbill Anchor Kit
CM106B Tripod Center Duckbill Anchor Kit The Center Duckbill Anchor Kit is used to provide additional stability to the tripod. By providing an anchor directly under the center of the tripod, it can be firmly secured to the ground. FIGURE 6-19. Center Duckbill Anchor Kit 6.3.1 Installation... - Page 31 CM106B Tripod Attach a high-lift jack to the loop and jack the anchor up about 6 inches to rotate the anchor into the load-lock position. Move the tripod back into position. Loosen the turnbuckle evenly at both ends until the hook at the top end can be slipped over one of the leg mounting bolts at the bottom of the tripod base.
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Page 32: Appendix
Appendix A. CM106B Allowable Wind Speeds CM106B load ratings assume: Sensors (effective area = (0.13 m (1.4 ft )) at top of mast • • Solar panel (26.7 x 41.9 cm (10.5 x 16.5 in)) at mast base ENC14/16 mounted to leg •... -
Page 33: Cm106B Allowable Wind Speeds
Appendix A. CM106B Allowable Wind Speeds Max. Foot Allowable Max. Vertical Ideal Guy- Tripod Mast Gust Allowable Pullout Guy-Wire Wire Footprint Config- Wind Equipment Force at Tension at Installation Dia. Mast Height uration Anchors Speed Weight Gust Speed Gust Speed... - Page 34 INFO Global Sales & Support Network A worldwide network to help meet your needs Australia France Thailand Garbutt, QLD Australia Vincennes, France Bangkok, Thailand Location: Location: Location: Phone: 61.7.4401.7700 Phone: 0033.0.1.56.45.15.20 Phone: 66.2.719.3399 info@campbellsci.com.au info@campbellsci.fr info@campbellsci.asia Email: Email: Email: www.campbellsci.com.au www.campbellsci.fr www.campbellsci.asia Website:...