Campbell CM106BE User manual

CM106BE
Tripod
Issued: 24.4.17
Copyright © 2005-2017Campbell Scientific, Inc.
Printed under licence by Campbell Scientific Ltd.
CSL 1063
USER MANUAL

Guarantee
This equipment is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship.
We will repair or replace products which prove to be defective during the
guarantee period as detailed on your invoice, provided they are returned to us
prepaid. The guarantee will not apply to:

Equipment which has been modified or altered in any way without the
written permission of Campbell Scientific

Batteries

Any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, acts of God or
damage in transit.
Campbell Scientific will return guaranteed equipment by surface carrier
prepaid. Campbell Scientific will not reimburse the claimant for costs incurred
in removing and/or reinstalling equipment. This guarantee and the Company’s
obligation thereunder is in lieu of all other guarantees, expressed or implied,
including those of suitability and fitness for a particular purpose. Campbell
Scientific is not liable for consequential damage.
Please inform us before returning equipment and obtain a Repair Reference
Number whether the repair is under guarantee or not. Please state the faults as
clearly as possible, and if the product is out of the guarantee period it should
be accompanied by a purchase order. 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” form will be
issued for completion.
When returning equipment, the Repair Reference Number must be clearly
marked on the outside of the package. Complete the “Declaration of
Hazardous Material and Decontamination” form and ensure a completed copy
is returned with your goods. Please note your Repair may not be processed if
you do not include a copy of this form and Campbell Scientific Ltd reserves
the right to return goods at the customers’ expense.
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greater than the cost of the repair.
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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 in2(square inch) = 645 mm2
Length: 1 in. (inch) = 25.4 mm
1 ft (foot) = 304.8 mm
1 yard = 0.914 m
1 mile = 1.609 km
Mass: 1 oz. (ounce) = 28.35 g
1 lb (pound weight) = 0.454 kg
Pressure: 1 psi (lb/in2) = 68.95 mb
Volume: 1 UK pint = 568.3 ml
1 UK gallon = 4.546 litres
1 US gallon = 3.785 litres
In addition, while most of the information in the manual is correct for all countries, certain information
is specific to the North American market and so may not be applicable to European users.
Differences include the U.S standard external power supply details where some information (for
example the AC transformer input voltage) will not be applicable for British/European use. Please note,
however, that when a power supply adapter is ordered it will be suitable for use in your country.
Reference to some radio transmitters, digital cell phones and aerials may also not be applicable
according to your locality.
Some brackets, shields and enclosure options, including wiring, are not sold as standard items in the
European market; in some cases alternatives are offered. Details of the alternatives will be covered in
separate manuals.
Part numbers prefixed with a “#” symbol are special order parts for use with non-EU variants or for
special installations. Please quote the full part number with the # when ordering.
Recycling information
At the end of this product’s life it should not be put in commercial or domestic refuse but
sent for recycling. Any batteries contained within the product or used during the
products life should be removed from the product and also be sent to an appropriate
recycling facility.
Campbell Scientific Ltd can advise on the recycling of the equipment and in some cases
arrange collection and the correct disposal of it, although charges may apply for some
items or territories.
For further advice or support, please contact Campbell Scientific Ltd, or your local agent.
Campbell Scientific Ltd, 80 Hathern Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9GX, UK
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.campbellsci.co.uk

Precautions
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.eu or by telephoning [phone] (UK). 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, or 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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Contents
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1. Introduction................................................................1
2. Cautionary Statements..............................................1
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 - 009902 .........................................19
6.2.3 CM220E Right Angle Mounting Kit ..........................................20
6.2.4 Crossarm Brace Kit.....................................................................21
6.2.5 CM225E and 010716 Pyranometer Mounting Stand ..................21
6.2.6 CM230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit.....................................24
6.2.7 CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand .............................................26
6.2.8 Radiation Shields for temperature and humidity probes.............27

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Appendix
A. CM106B Allowable Wind Speeds.......................... A-1
Figures
1-1. Typical tripod-based weather station ...................................................1
3-1. Tripod components ..............................................................................3
4-1. CM106BE tripod with lightning rod and guy wires.............................4
6-1. Tripod leg, leg clamp components.......................................................6
6-2. Comparison of one leg pointing downhill (right) versus two legs
pointing downhill..............................................................................7
6-3. Tripod mast and insert .........................................................................8
6-4. Mast attachment to tripod base ............................................................9
6-5. Guy collar ..........................................................................................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. CM204E Crossarm.............................................................................15
6-11. Enclosure with the –MM bracket.......................................................16
6-12. Enclosure with the –LM bracket........................................................17
6-13. CM210E Crossarm Mounting Kit (shown with user-supplied pipe)..18
6-14. CM216 Mast Mounting Kit................................................................19
6-15. CM220E Right Angle Mounting Kit..................................................20
6-16. CMB200 Crossarm Brace Kit............................................................24
6-17. CMB200 components ........................................................................24
6-18. Bracket selection................................................................................24
6-19. CM225E Pyranometer Mounting.......................................................24
6-20. CM230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit............................................25
6-21. CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand.....................................................26
6-22. R.M. Young Radiation Shield............................................................27

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CM106BE Tripod
1. Introduction
The CM106BE is a general purpose tripod that can be used for mounting sensors,
solar panels, antennas, and instrument enclosures. Figure 1-1 shows the
CM106BE being used in a typical weather station configuration.
Figure 1-1. Typical tripod-based weather station
2. Cautionary Statements
READ AND UNDERSTAND the Precautions 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.
CS300 Pyranometer
Base & Levelling Fixture, CM225 Solar
Sensor Mounting Stand

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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.
3. Initial Inspection
3.1 Inspect Packaging
Upon receiving the CM106BE, 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 (3) stakes. The ground rod
clamp, lightning rod, 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
(20) Cable Ties
(3) 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)
13 mm and 10 mm open end wrenches
Adjustable wrench
Phillips head screw drivers (medium, small)
Straight bit screwdrivers (large, medium)
300 mm 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 CM106BE (Figure 4-1) is constructed from galvanized steel, with
individually adjustable legs that allow installation over uneven terrain.
The CM106BE 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). 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.
The CM106BE 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. CM106BE tripod with lightning rod and guy wires

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5. Specifications
Mast Height
Upper Mast Retracted: 2.1 m to 2.8 m
Upper Mast Extended: 3 m to 3.7 m
Vertical Load Limit: 200 kg
Mast Outer Diameter
Main Lower Mast: 48.0 mm
Retractable Upper: 42.50 mm
Base Diameter: 2.7 m to 3.5 m
Levelling Adjustment: Slide collars on each leg, adjust individually
Leg Base: 118 mm by 140 mm with four 16 mm holes for
stakes
Portability: Collapsible to 200 mm diameter by 1850 mm
length
Weight with Mast: 24.5 kg
Maximum Slope Angle: 45°
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 = 1300 cm2at top of mast
Solar panel –26.5 cm x 42 cm at mast base
Enclosure - 35.5 cm x 40.5 cm mounted to leg
Guy wires attached to mast at 115.5 cm above tripod body
Adequate ground anchors (stakes alone may not resist foot vertical
pullout force)
See Appendix A for more information on maximum allowable wind
speeds.

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6. Installation
6.1 Tripod Installation
6.1.1 Tripod Base
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 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.
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 centre 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.
Figure 6-2. Comparison of one leg pointing downhill (right) versus two
legs pointing downhill
Slope
angle

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6.1.2 Mast
The CM106BE includes a mast extension that can be fully extended for a 3 m
height, or partially extended for a 2.1 m height. Remove the bolts in the mast,
align the holes in the mast extension with holes in the mast, and install the bolts
previously removed. Two additional holes make it possible for the extension to
extend 20.5 cm or 30.5 cm, or 51 cm, 61 cm, or 71 cm 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.
If required, also loosen the 6 x preset at factory bolts.
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.
Make sure all bolts have been tightened.
Mast
Tab
Bolts
Preset at Factory
Preset at Factory

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6.1.3 Installing the Optional Guy Kit
Part 009131, CM106BE Guy Kit, can be ordered separately for areas that
experience high wind speeds (Section 5, Specifications). Install the guy brackets
to the mast as shown in Figure 6-5. Attach the three guy wires to the guy collar
and slide the collar over the mast so that the collar butts against the brackets.
Figure 6-5. Guy collar
On the end of each guy line is a case and hardware to attach to the turnbuckles.
Unscrew the turnbuckles so that only (12.5 mm of wire 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 Collar
Guy Wire
Guy Bracket