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3 mount to a tripod or tower, Mount to a tripod or tower, 2. allen wrench tightening bolt – Campbell Scientific 014A Met One Wind Speed Sensor User Manual

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Met One 014A Wind Speed Sensor

FIGURE 4-2. Allen wrench tightening bolt

4. Ensure that the cup assembly spins freely.

4.1.3 Mount to a Tripod or Tower

This quickstart installs the 014A using:

1049 3/4 x 1 inch NU-RAIL

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Crossover Fitting (FIGURE 4-3), or

CM220 Right-Angle Mounting Kit (FIGURE 4-4)

Please review Section 7, Installation, for siting and other guidelines.

1. Mount a CM200-series crossarm to the tripod or tower.

2. Orient the crossarm North-South, with the CM220 mount or 1049

NU-RAIL on the north end.

3. Insert the base of the 014A into the 1049 NU-RAIL or CM220 U-bolt

(FIGURES 4-3, 4-4) and tighten the set screws on the NU-RAIL, or

U-bolt on the CM220 (do not over tighten).

4. Attach the sensor cable to the connector on the 014A. Make sure the

connector is properly keyed, and finger-tighten the knurled ring.

Allen Wrench

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