Campbell CM110 Instruction Manual
Tripod installation manual models cm110, cm115, cm120
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- Page 1 Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Revision: 7/13 C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 1 3 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c ,...
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Page 4: Please Read First
PLEASE READ FIRST About this manual Please note that this manual was originally produced by Campbell Scientific Inc. (CSI) primarily for the US market. Some spellings, weights and measures may reflect this origin. Some useful conversion factors: Area: 1 in... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PDF viewers: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. 1. General ................1 2. Specifications .............2 3. Tools List (for tripod, mast and crossarm)....3 4. - Page 6 Table of Contents 5-2. Tripod mast and insert ................. 6 5-3. Mast attachment to tripod base............7 5-4. Mast lock bracket ................8 5-5. Guy collar .................... 9 5-6. Guy cinch and lever arm..............10 5-7. Mechanical drawing of guy hook and case........11 5-8.
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Page 7: General
Models CM110, CM115, CM120 General The CM110 (10 ft), CM115 (15 ft), and CM120 (20 ft) tripods are corrosion- resistant 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. -
Page 8: Specifications
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Specifications CM115 (see note 3) CM120 (see note 3) CM110 Height w/mast insert: 3 m (10 ft) 4.7 m (15.5 ft) 6.4 m (21.0 ft) Weight: 15 kg (34 lbs) 18 kg (40 lbs) -
Page 9: Tools List (For Tripod, Mast And Crossarm)
(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. -
Page 10: Tripod Installation
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 FIGURE 4-1. Tripod components Tripod Installation Tripod Base WARNING Tripod installation near power lines is dangerous. The minimum safe recommended distance from overhead power lines is two times the height of the tripod and mast combined. -
Page 11: Mast
FIGURE 5-1. Tripod leg, slide collar components Mast The CM110, CM115, and CM120 tripods have one, two, or three mast sections respectively. The top mast section has a 48-in long insert with a series of holes that can be extended to lengthen the mast (FIGURE 5-2). 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 12: Tripod Mast And Insert
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Insert Mast FIGURE 5-2. 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 5-3A). The mast is attached to the base with a pin, and secured in the upright position with a locking bracket. -
Page 13: Mast Attachment To Tripod Base
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Right-Angled Hole Wire Retainer FIGURE 5-3. Mast attachment to tripod base Secure the mast in the upright position by installing the locking bracket (FIGURE 5-4A). 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 5-4B). -
Page 14: Mast Lock Bracket
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Locking Bracket Lower Tabs FIGURE 5-4. Mast lock bracket... -
Page 15: 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 the CM110. With the mast tilted down in the horizontal position, install the... -
Page 16: Guy Cinch And Lever Arm
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Phillips Screw Lever Arm “Open” Hook Lever Arm “Closed” FIGURE 5-6. Guy cinch and lever arm... -
Page 17: 5.3.1 Guy Duckbill Anchor Kits
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Load End Dead End Phillips Screw Lever Hook FIGURE 5-7. Mechanical drawing of guy hook and case 5.3.1 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 18: Duckbill Guy Anchor
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 It is important that the anchors be driven at the same angle as the guy wires. Insert the drive bar into the anchor body and drive the anchor into the ground using a sledgehammer until only the top half of the loop or metal ring remains above the ground. -
Page 19: 5.3.2 Lowering Mast After Attaching Guy Wires
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 RADIUS Distance between anchors CENTER POINT TILT DIRECTION (NORTH) ANCHOR LOCATIONS (3) PLCS Radius Distance Between Anchors CM115 7.5 ft 13 ft CM120 10 ft 17.3 ft FIGURE 5-9. Top view and guy anchor layout 5.3.2 Lowering Mast after Attaching Guy Wires... -
Page 20: Staking The Tripod Feet
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 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 5-10. 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 21: Tripod Grounding
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Tripod Grounding Place the clamp over the ground rod and drive the rod (close to the center of the tripod) using a sledgehammer or fence post driver. Strip 1/2 in. of insulation from both ends of the black 4 AWG ground wire. Insert one end of the ground wire between the clamp and ground rod and tighten the bolt on the clamp. -
Page 22: 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 5-12. Lightning rod and tripod ground lug... -
Page 23: Crossarm Attachment
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Crossarm Attachment Crossarm Attachment Attach the CM202 (2 ft, 0.6 m), CM204 (4 ft, 1.2 m), or CM206 (6 ft, 1.8 m) Attach the CM202 (2 ft, 0.6 m), CM204 (4 ft, 1.2 m), or CM206 (6 ft, 1.8 m) crossarm to the tripod mast as shown in FIGURE 5-13. -
Page 24: 5.7.2 Enclosure Mounting To Tripod Leg
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 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 5-14). Strip 1/2 in. of insulation from each end of the wire. Insert wire ends into the ground lugs and tighten. -
Page 25: Enclosure With The -Lm Bracket
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Strip 1/2 in. of insulation from each end of the wire. Insert wire ends into the ground lugs and tighten. –LM Bracket Keyhole Notch Phillips Head Screw U-bolt Bracket FIGURE 5-15. Enclosure with the –LM bracket... -
Page 26: Mounting Brackets
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Mounting Brackets Mounting Brackets Mounting brackets covered in this section have U-bolts that attach to vertical Mounting brackets covered in this section have U-bolts that attach to vertical and/or horizontal pipes with the following ranges of outside diameters:... -
Page 27: Cm216 Mast Mounting Kit
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit CM216 Mast Mounting Kit The CM216 attaches to the top of the mast, and provides a 3/4-in or 1-in The CM216 attaches to the top of the mast, and provides a 3/4-in or 1-in mounting pipe (1.05 or 1.32 in OD) that extends 4 in. -
Page 28: Cm220 Right Angle Mounting Kit
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit The CM220 attaches a vertical pipe (1.0 to 1.5 in OD) to the CM200-series The CM220 attaches a vertical pipe (1.0 to 1.5 in OD) to the CM200-series crossarms or horizontal pipe (1.0 to 1.5 in OD) as shown in FIGURE 6-3. -
Page 29: Cm225 And 18098 Pyranometer Mounting Stand
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 CM225 and 18098 Pyranometer Mounting Stand CM225 and 18098 Pyranometer Mounting Stand The CM225 is used to attach a pyranometer or quantum sensor to a horizontal The CM225 is used to attach a pyranometer or quantum sensor to a horizontal pipe (1.0 to 2.1 in OD) or vertical pole (1.0 to 2.1 in OD). -
Page 30: Cm230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 CM230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit CM230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit The CM230 mounts an antenna (1.0 to 1.5 in OD) to a mast or vertical pipe The CM230 mounts an antenna (1.0 to 1.5 in OD) to a mast or vertical pipe (1.3 to 2.1 in OD) as shown in FIGURE 6-5. -
Page 31: Cm235 Magnetic Mounting Stand
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand The CM235 provides a 3.5 in (8.8 cm) square platform for mounting magnetic base antennas. The CM235 attaches to horizontal or vertical pipes (1.0 to 2.1 in OD) as shown in FIGURE 6-6. -
Page 32: Rm Young Gill Radiation Shields
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 RM Young Gill Radiation Shields RM Young Gill Radiation Shields are used to house and attach temperature and relative humidity sensors to the tripod mast (1.0 to 2.1 in OD) or crossarm as shown in FIGURE 6-7. -
Page 33: Tripod Tote Bag
Appendix A. Tripod Tote Bag The Tripod Tote Bag is an option for the CM110-series tripods. The bag is constructed of nylon, with a main compartment for the tripod base, and pockets for stowing the other components as shown below:... - Page 34 Appendix A. Tripod Tote Bag...
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