Campbell CM110 Product Manual
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- Page 1 Tripod Installation Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Revision: 12/19 Copyright © 2005 – 2019 Campbell Scientific CSL I.D - 685...
- Page 3 Quotations for repairs can be given on request. It is the policy of Campbell Scientific to protect the health of its employees and provide a safe working environment, in support of this policy a “Declaration of Hazardous Material and Decontamination”...
- Page 5 PLEASE READ FIRST About this manual Please note that this manual was originally produced by Campbell Scientific Inc. primarily for the North American market. Some spellings, weights and measures may reflect this origin. Some useful conversion factors: Area: 1 in...
- Page 7 • 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...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Typical tripod-based weather station ...........1 1-2. Tripod tote ....................2 3-1. Tripod components ................3 4-1. CM110 tripod with optional guy wires (guy wires included with CM115 and CM120) .................4 5-1. 60-degree guy angle ................6 6-1. Tripod leg, slide collar components .............7... - Page 10 Table of Contents 6-2. Tripod mast and insert ................8 6-3. Mast attachment to tripod base .............9 6-4. Mast lock bracket ................10 6-5. Guy kit....................11 6-6. Guy cinch and lever arm ..............12 6-7. Guy hook and case ................12 6-8.
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Page 11: Introduction
Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Introduction The CM110 (3.1 m, 10.5 ft), CM115 (4.5 m, 15.2 ft), and CM120 (6 m, 20 ft) tripods are corrosion-resistant stainless steel instrument mounts that support the attachment of sensors, solar panels, and environmental enclosures (FIGURE 1-1). -
Page 12: Precautions
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 The Tripod Tote is an option for the CM110-series tripods. The tote is constructed of nylon, with a main compartment for the tripod base, and pockets for stowing the other components as shown in FIGURE 1-2. -
Page 13: Initial Inspection
(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 (optional) are packaged separately. The CM115 and CM120 tripods include additional mast sections. -
Page 14: Overview
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 ). -
Page 15: Specifications
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Specifications CM110 CM115 CM120 Height w/mast insert: 3.1 m (10.5 ft) 4.5 m (15.2 ft) 6 m (20 ft) Weight: 15 kg (34 lb) 18 kg (40 lb) 21 kg (46 lb) Base diameter w/legs extended:... -
Page 16: Installation
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Anchors must hold at least 1.8 kN (400 lbf) in both x, y axis FIGURE 5-1. 60-degree guy angle Installation Tripod Installation 6.1.1 Tripod Base WARNING Tripod installation near power lines is dangerous. The... -
Page 17: Mast
FIGURE 6-1. Tripod leg, slide collar components 6.1.2 Mast The CM110, CM115, and CM120 tripods have one, two, or three mast sections respectively. The top mast section has a 142 cm (56 in) long insert with a series of holes that can be extended to lengthen the mast (FIGURE 6-2). Remove the bolt that secures the insert to the inside of the mast and slide the insert out from the mast to see the different hole locations. -
Page 18: Tripod Mast And Insert
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Insert Mast FIGURE 6-2. Tripod mast and insert The tripod base has two sets of right-angled holes for attaching the mast; typically, the lower set is used (FIGURE 6-3A). The mast is attached to the base with a pin and secured in the upright position with a locking bracket. -
Page 19: Mast Attachment To Tripod Base
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Right-Angled Hole Wire Retainer FIGURE 6-3. Mast attachment to tripod base Secure the mast in the upright position by installing the locking bracket (FIGURE 6-4A). Insert the top of the bracket into the notches in the tripod base, and using both thumbs, press the bracket into the body of the base until the lower tabs lock into position (FIGURE 6-4B). -
Page 20: Mast Lock Bracket
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Locking Bracket Lower Tabs FIGURE 6-4. Mast lock bracket... -
Page 21: Installing The Guy Kit
The CM115 and CM120 tripods include a guy kit; the guy kit is an option for the CM110. With the mast tilted down in the horizontal position, install the guy ring over the mast insert, and attach the guy wires as shown in FIGURE 6-5. -
Page 22: Guy Cinch And Lever Arm
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Phillips Screw Window Lever Arm “Open” Hook Lever Arm “Closed” FIGURE 6-6. Guy cinch and lever arm Load End Dead End Phillips Screw Guy Cinch Wedge Lever Hook FIGURE 6-7. Guy hook and case... -
Page 23: Guy Duckbill Anchor Kits
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.1.3.1 Guy Duckbill Anchor Kits Duckbill anchors are recommended for areas subjected to higher winds. They allow the guy wires to be anchored at points beyond the feet, thereby increasing the rating of the tripod for higher winds. -
Page 24: Duckbill Guy Anchor
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Drive Bar Duckbill Anchor FIGURE 6-8. Duckbill guy anchor 8.7 ft radius (CM115) 11.5 ft radius (CM120) Tilt direction Tilt direction 15.1 ft (CM115) 15.1 ft (CM115) (option 1) (option 1) 19.9 ft (CM120) 19.9 ft (CM120) -
Page 25: Lowering Mast After Attaching Guy Wires
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.1.3.2 Lowering Mast after Attaching Guy Wires Once the guy wires have been adjusted, the lever arms can be “opened” and the guy hooks removed to allow the mast to be lowered to the horizontal position. - Page 26 Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 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 27: Staking The Tripod Feet
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 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 6-11. -
Page 28: Tripod Grounding
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.1.5 Tripod Grounding Place the clamp over the ground rod and drive the rod (close to the centre of the tripod) using a sledgehammer or fence post driver. Strip 1.25 cm (0.5 in) of insulation from both ends of the black 4 AWG ground wire. -
Page 29: Lightning Rod And Tripod Ground Lug
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Lightning Rod Clamp Ground Lug Ground Wire Enclosure Ground Lug Enclosure Ground Wire Ground Lug FIGURE 6-13. Lightning rod and tripod ground lug... -
Page 30: Crossarm Attachment
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.1.6 Crossarm Attachment For a video demonstrating how to attach a crossarm to a tripod, see www.campbellsci.eu/videos/tripod5 Attach the CM202 (0.6 m, 2 ft), CM204 (1.2 m, 4 ft), or CM206 (1.8 m, 6 ft) crossarm to the tripod mast as shown in FIGURE 6-14. -
Page 31: Enclosure Mounting To Tripod Leg
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Install the U-bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts (FIGURE 6-15). 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 6-12). -
Page 32: Enclosure With The -Lm Bracket
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Remove the washers, nuts, and U-bolt from the U-bolt bracket. Install the bracket as shown in FIGURE 6-16 (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 6-12). -
Page 33: Mounting Brackets
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 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 –... -
Page 34: Cm216 Mast Mounting Kit
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 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 6-18. -
Page 35: Cm220 Right Angle Mounting Kit
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 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 6-19. -
Page 36: Cm230, Cm230Xl Adjustable Angle Mounting Kits
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.2.4 CM230, CM230XL Adjustable Angle Mounting Kits The CM230 and CM230XL adjustable angle mounting kits (FIGURE 6-20) allow the user to attach an antenna or sensor and change its mounting angle from horizonal to vertical. This allows the component being mounted to be aimed at a specific location. -
Page 37: Cmb200 Crossarm Brace Kit
6.2.5 CMB200 Crossarm Brace Kit The CMB200 Crossarm Brace Kit (FIGURE 6-22) 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 38: Components
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.2.5.1 Components The CMB200 ships with the following components (FIGURE 6-23): (1) Brace Arm • • (2) Small bracket (2) Medium bracket • (2) Large bracket • • (4) 1/4-20 x 1-inch bolt (8) 1/4 flat washer •... -
Page 39: Bracket Selection
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 FIGURE 6-24. 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... - Page 40 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:...