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CM106B Tripod - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CM106B Tripod Revision: 7/14
Copyright © 2005-2014 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
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... health or safety concerns for our employees.
Campbell Scientific reserves the right to refuse service on products that may not be returned to process any returns until we receive this number clearly on the outside of the problem, an RMA number will be returned without prior authorization. Campbell Scientific's shipping address is available from our web...
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.... • Read all instructions provided in inclement weather, including wind, rain, snow, lightning, etc. 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...
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Ensure structural integrity during setup and weather extremes to the ground using ground spikes. 1 Introduction
The CM106B is in a typical weather station configuration. FIGURE 1-1.
Read all instructions carefully. FIGURE 1-1 shows the CM106B being used for mounting sensors, solar panels, antennas, and instrument enclosures. Typical tripod-based weather station
2. Cautionary ...
CM106B Tripod - Page 10
... rod, and (6) stakes. For installations where soil structure is questionable or the tripod may experience high wind loads, concrete footings for the order and compare the items listed on the packing slip to Campbell Scientific.
3.2 Tripod Components
FIGURE 3-1 shows the tripod components. Initial Inspection
3.1 Inspect Packaging
Upon receiving the CM106B, inspect the packaging and contents...
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Tripod components
3 (12) Cable Ties
(6) Stakes
Mast
CM106B Tripod Mast Extension
Base
Lightning Rod and Clamp
Ground Wires
Ground Rod and Clamp
FIGURE 3-1.
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... Section 5, Specifications). For non-meteorological applications, the tripod can be used for the model of applications. and 7/16-in . The CM106B includes lightning and ground rods, ground cables, UV resistant cable ties, and stakes for sites that allow installation over uneven terrain. Instrument enclosures can be purchased with lightning rod and guy wires 4 FIGURE 4-1. CM106B Tripod...
CM106B Tripod - Page 17
.... FIGURE 6-4 shows the location of four of the mast, adjust the Northeast leg for plumb. Plumb the tripod by adjusting the northeast and south facing legs. Mast attachment to secure the mast. Mast
CM106B Tripod Preset at Factory
Bolts
Tab Preset at Factory
FIGURE 6-4. Tighten the tension bolts after the adjustments have been...
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... 5, Specifications). Attach the three guy wires to the desired tension.
10 Guy Collar Guy Wire
Guy Bracket
FIGURE 6-5. of thread extends beyond the inside of each guy line is a case and hardware to attach to the mast as shown in FIGURE 6-5. Install the guy brackets to the turnbuckles. CM106B Tripod
6.1.3 Installing the Optional Guy Kit
Part...
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... be considered. For questionable situations, additional stakes (pn 17049) or even concrete footings for securing the tripod feet to the ground. Staking the tripod feet
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6.1.4 Staking the Tripod Feet
Six stakes are provided for the tripod feet and guy anchors should be adequate depending on soil structure, maximum wind speeds experienced at an...
CM106B Tripod - Page 21
... clamp and ground rod and tighten the bolt on the tripod base as shown in . Ground Lug Ground Wire
Enclosure Ground Lug Enclosure Ground Wire
FIGURE 6-8.
Insert one end of the ground wire to the center of the black 4 AWG ground wire. CM106B Tripod
6.1.5 Tripod Grounding
Place the clamp over the ground rod and...
CM106B Tripod - Page 22
CM106B Tripod
Strip 1/2 in FIGURE 6-8. of insulation from the ends of the wire to the tripod ground lug, and the other end to the tripod mast with pointed tip up, and notch at bottom (FIGURE 6-9). Mount the lightning rod and clamp to the enclosure ground lug as shown in . Attach one end of the green 12 AWG wire.
Lightning Rod Clamp
Mast FIGURE 6-9. Lightning rod
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CM106B Tripod - Page 23
... pyranometers. All enclosure models can be ordered with mounting brackets for the CM106B tripod. Position the enclosure against the tripod's mast (North side recommended).
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Attach an enclosure with the -LM Leg Mount bracket option. CM106B Tripod
6.1.6 Crossarm Attachment
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...
CM106B Tripod - Page 24
... the -LM brackets.
16 Attach an enclosure with the -LM mounting bracket to a tripod leg.
There are compressed. Insert wire ends into the ground lugs and tighten.
Enclosure ...bracket with the enclosure tab. Route the 14 AWG wire from each side of the wire. CM106B Tripod
Install the U-bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts (FIGURE 6-11). Tighten the nuts until the lock washers...
CM106B Tripod - Page 25
...lock washers are compressed. CM106B Tripod Remove the washers, nuts, and U-bolt from each end of the tripod (FIGURE 6-8). Strip 1/2... in FIGURE 6-12 (top). Enclosure Tab
FIGURE 6-12. Enclosure with the -LM bracket 17 of insulation from the U-bolt bracket. Tighten the nuts on the base of the wire. Insert wire ends into the ground lugs and tighten.
Install...
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