Campbell CM106B User manual

CM106B
Tripod
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: 10/19
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2005 – 2019
Campbell Scientific, Inc.

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Safety
DANGER — MANY HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING, USING, MAINTAINING, AND WORKING ON OR AROUND
TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ANY ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES,
ANTENNAS, ETC. FAILURE TO PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE, USE, AND MAINTAIN TRIPODS,
TOWERS, AND ATTACHMENTS, AND FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS, INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH, ACCIDENT, SERIOUS
INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PRODUCT FAILURE. TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDS.
CHECK WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION'S SAFETY COORDINATOR (OR POLICY) FOR PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK.
Use tripods, towers, and attachments to tripods and towers only for purposes for which they are designed. Do not exceed design limits.
Be familiar and comply with all instructions provided in product manuals. Manuals are available at www.campbellsci.com or by
telephoning [phone] (USA). You are responsible for conformance with governing codes and regulations, including safety
regulations, and the integrity and location of structures or land to which towers, tripods, and any attachments are attached. Installation
sites should be evaluated and approved by a qualified engineer. If questions or concerns arise regarding installation, use, or
maintenance of tripods, towers, attachments, or electrical connections, consult with a licensed and qualified engineer or electrician.
General
•Prior to performing site or installation work, obtain required approvals and permits. Comply
with all governing structure-height regulations, such as those of the FAA in the USA.
•Use only qualified personnel for installation, use, and maintenance of tripods and towers, and
any attachments to tripods and towers. The use of licensed and qualified contractors is highly
recommended.
•Read all applicable instructions carefully and understand procedures thoroughly before
beginning work.
•Wear a hardhat and eye protection, and take other appropriate safety precautions while
working on or around tripods and towers.
•Do not climb tripods or towers at any time, and prohibit climbing by other persons. Take
reasonable precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers.
•Use only manufacturer recommended parts, materials, and tools.
Utility and Electrical
•You can be killed or sustain serious bodily injury if the tripod, tower, or attachments you are
installing, constructing, using, or maintaining, or a tool, stake, or anchor, come in contact with
overhead or underground utility lines.
•Maintain a distance of at least one-and-one-half times structure height, 20 feet, or the distance
required by applicable law, whichever is greater, between overhead utility lines and the
structure (tripod, tower, attachments, or tools).
•Prior to performing site or installation work, inform all utility companies and have all
underground utilities marked.
•Comply with all electrical codes. Electrical equipment and related grounding devices should be
installed by a licensed and qualified electrician.
Elevated Work and Weather
•Exercise extreme caution when performing elevated work.
•Use appropriate equipment and safety practices.
•During installation and maintenance, keep tower and tripod sites clear of un-trained or non-
essential personnel. Take precautions to prevent elevated tools and objects from dropping.
•Do not perform any work in inclement weather, including wind, rain, snow, lightning, etc.
Maintenance
•Periodically (at least yearly) check for wear and damage, including corrosion, stress cracks,
frayed cables, loose cable clamps, cable tightness, etc. and take necessary corrective actions.
•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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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction................................................................ 1
2. Precautions ................................................................ 2
3. Initial Inspection ........................................................ 2
3.1 Inspect Packaging.................................................................................2
3.2 Tripod Components..............................................................................2
3.3 Tools List (for tripod, mast, enclosures, and crossarms)......................4
4. Overview .................................................................... 4
5. Specifications ............................................................ 5
6. Installation ................................................................. 6
6.1 Tripod Installation ................................................................................6
6.1.1 Tripod Base...................................................................................6
6.1.1.1 Mounting on a Relatively Flat Area ...................................7
6.1.1.2 Mounting on an Incline ......................................................7
6.1.2 Mast ..............................................................................................8
6.1.3 Installing the Optional Guy Kit...................................................10
6.1.4 Staking the Tripod Feet...............................................................12
6.1.5 Tripod Grounding .......................................................................13
6.1.6 Crossarm Attachment..................................................................15
6.1.7 Enclosure Attachment .................................................................15
6.1.7.1 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Mast ................................15
6.1.7.2 Enclosure Mounting to Tripod Leg ..................................16
6.2 Mounting Brackets .............................................................................18
6.2.1 CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit .................................................18
6.2.2 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit.........................................................19
6.2.3 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
6.3 Center Duckbill Anchor Kit ...............................................................24
6.3.1 Installation...................................................................................24
Appendix
A. CM106B Allowable Wind Speeds.......................... A-1

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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. Mast attachment to tripod base.............................................................9
6-5. Guy kit................................................................................................10
6-6. Leg attachment ...................................................................................11
6-7. Staking the tripod feet ........................................................................12
6-8. Ground rod and clamp........................................................................13
6-9. Lightning rod......................................................................................14
6-10. CM204 Crossarm ...............................................................................15
6-11. Enclosure with the –MM bracket .......................................................16
6-12. Enclosure with the –LM bracket ........................................................17
6-13. CM210 Crossarm Mounting Kit (shown with user-supplied pipe) ....18
6-14. CM216 Mast Mounting Kit................................................................19
6-15. CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit ....................................................20
6-16. CMB200 Crossarm Brace Kit ............................................................21
6-17. CMB200 components.........................................................................22
6-18. Bracket selection ................................................................................23
6-19. Center Duckbill Anchor Kit ...............................................................24
Table
6-1. Bracket Requirements ........................................................................23

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CM106B Tripod
1. Introduction
The CM106B is a general purpose tripod that can be used for mounting
sensors, solar panels, antennas, and instrument enclosures. FIGURE 1-1 shows
the CM106B being used in a typical weather station configuration.
FIGURE 1-1. Typical tripod-based weather station

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2. Precautions
•READ AND UNDERSTAND the Safety section at the front of this
manual.
•WARNING — Ensure structural integrity during setup and weather
extremes to minimize the chance of damaging the tripod or instruments.
Read all instructions carefully. Once the tripod is in full vertical position,
securely fasten it to the ground using ground spikes.
•WARNING — For installations where soil structure is questionable or the
tripod may experience high wind loads, concrete footings for the tripod
feet and guy anchors should be considered.
•Keep the bottom of the tripod legs free of soil, ice, and debris to prevent
trapping any moisture inside or around the legs.
3. Initial Inspection
3.1 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. Report any discrepancies
to Campbell Scientific.
3.2 Tripod Components
FIGURE 3-1 shows the tripod components. The tripod base is packaged with
the mast, mast extension, ground rod, lightning rod, and (6) stakes. The ground
rod clamp, lightning rod clamp, cable ties, and ground wires are enclosed in a
bag. The optional guy kit is packaged separately.

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FIGURE 3-1. Tripod components
(12) Cable Ties
(6) Stakes
Ground Wires
Ground Rod
and Clamp
Base
Mast
Lightning Rod
and Clamp
Mast Extension

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3.3 Tools List (for tripod, mast, enclosures, and crossarms)
1/2-in and 7/16-in open end wrenches
adjustable wrench
Phillips head screw drivers (medium, small)
Straight bit screwdrivers (large, medium)
30 cm (12 in) torpedo level
side-cut pliers
pencil
tape measure
compass and site declination angle
shovel
sledge hammer (for driving ground rod and stakes)
step ladder
4. Overview
The CM106B (FIGURE 4-1) is constructed from galvanized steel, with
individually adjustable legs that allow installation over uneven terrain.
The CM106B includes lightning and ground rods, ground cables, UV resistant
cable ties, and stakes for securing the tripod feet to the ground. An optional guy
kit is recommended for sites that experience high wind speeds (see Section 5,
Specifications (p. 5)). Instrument enclosures can be purchased with mounting
brackets that attach to either the mast or leg section as shown in 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.
FIGURE 4-1. CM106B tripod with lightning rod and guy wires

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5. Specifications
Mast Height
Upper Mast Retracted: 2.1 m (7 ft) to 2.8 m (9.3 ft)
Upper Mast Extended: 3 m (10 ft) to 3.7 m (12.3 ft)
Vertical Load Limit: 200 kg (440 lb)
Mast Outer Diameter
Main Lower Mast: 48 mm (1.90 in)
Retractable Upper: 44 mm (1.74 in)
Base Diameter: 2.7 m (8.7 ft) to 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Leveling Adjustment: Slide leg clamp on each leg, adjust individually
Leg Base: 11.4 x 14.0 cm (4.5 x 5.5 in) with four 1.6 cm
(0.62 in) holes for stakes
Portability: Collapsible to 20.3 cm (8 in) diameter by
18.3 m (6 ft) length
Weight with Mast: 24.5 kg (54 lb)
Maximum Slope Angle: 45° or 100% grade (FIGURE 6-2)
Allowable Wind Speeds*
Tripod Configuration Sustained Wind Wind Gust
Mast Extended, Unguyed 28 m s–1 (62 mph) 36 m s–1 (81 mph)
Mast Retracted, Unguyed 36 m s–1 (80 mph) 46 m s–1 (104 mph)
Mast Extended, Guyed 45 m s–1 (102 mph) 59 m s–1 (132 mph)
Mast Retracted, Guyed 55 m s–1 (122 mph) 71 m s–1 (159 mph)
*Allowable wind speed values assume:
•Sensors (effective area = 42.7 cm2(1.4 ft2)) 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
•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 (p. A-1), for more
information on maximum allowable wind speeds.

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6. Installation
6.1 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 .
The tripod base has three independently adjustable legs allowing the tripod to
be installed over non-level terrain.
Prepare the area where the tripod will be installed. The tripod requires an area
approximately 2.7 to 3.5 m (8.7 to 11.5 ft) in diameter. Natural vegetation and
the ground surface should be disturbed as little as possible, but brush and tall
weeds should be removed.
Stand the tripod base up on end, and rotate the feet perpendicular to the legs.
Each leg has a leg clamp and clamping bolt as shown in FIGURE 6-1.
FIGURE 6-1. Tripod leg, leg clamp components
Leg Clamp
Clamping Bolt

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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
to one of the three leg mount positions on the tripod, facing the desired
direction. The tripod is typically plumbed after the mast has been installed, as
described in Section 6.1.2, Mast (p. 8).
6.1.1.2 Mounting on an Incline
Loosen the tension bolt and extend each leg. With the legs extended, orient the
tripod so that one leg points downhill and the other two legs point uphill. The
tripod is more stable with only one leg pointed downhill because the mast is
closer to the center of the footprint (see FIGURE 6-2).
The tripod is typically plumbed after the mast has been installed, as described
in Section 6.1.2, Mast (p. 8).
FIGURE 6-2. Installation on an incline

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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. Two additional holes make it possible for
the extension to extend 20, 30, 51, 61, or 71 cm (8, 12, 20, 24, or 28 in) above
the mast, depending on which end is inserted in the mast.
FIGURE 6-3. Tripod mast and insert
Mast extension
fully extended
Mast
Mast extension
retracted

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FIGURE 6-4. Mast attachment to tripod base
Loosen the six bolts on the tripod base. FIGURE 6-4 shows the location of four
of these bolts. The remaining bolts are in the same position on the third tripod
leg. Slide the mast into the tripod base, making sure that it extends below the
lower bolts and rests on the tabs. Tighten the six bolts to secure the mast.
Plumb the tripod by adjusting the northeast and south facing legs. With a level
on the East side of the mast, adjust the Northeast leg for plumb. With the level
on the South side of the mast, adjust the South leg for plumb. Tighten the
tension bolts after the adjustments have been made.
Mast
Tab
Bolts
Preset at Factory
Preset at Factory

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6.1.3 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 (p. 5)). Install the guy ring collar on the
mast as shown in FIGURE 6-5. Attach the three guy wires to the guy ring and
slide the ring over the mast so the collar rests on top of the guy ring collar.
FIGURE 6-5. Guy kit
On the end of each guy wire is a case and hardware to attach to the turnbuckles.
Unscrew the turnbuckles so that only 1.2 cm (0.5 in) of thread extends beyond
the inside of the turnbuckle body. Attach the case and turnbuckle to the tripod
leg as shown in FIGURE 6-6. Loosen the two clamp nuts, and remove the slack
in the guy wire by feeding the load end of the guy wire through the case while
pulling up on the free end.
After the slack has been removed from the guy wires, tighten the clamp nuts,
and then tighten the turnbuckles to the desired tension.
Guy Ring
Guy Wire
Guy Ring
Collar

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FIGURE 6-6. Leg attachment
Clamp Nut

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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. For questionable situations, additional stakes or even concrete
footings for the tripod feet and guy anchors should be considered.
Keep the bottom of the tripod legs free of soil, ice, and debris
to prevent trapping any moisture inside or around the legs.
FIGURE 6-7. Staking the tripod feet
CAUTION

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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. Attach the other end of the ground wire to the lug on the tripod base as
shown in FIGURE 6-8.
FIGURE 6-8. Ground rod and clamp
Ground Lug
Ground Wire
Enclosure Ground Lug
Enclosure Ground Wire

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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.
Mount the lightning rod and clamp to the tripod mast with pointed tip up, and
notch at bottom (FIGURE 6-9).
FIGURE 6-9. Lightning rod
Mast
Clamp
Lightning Rod