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Fitting, Figure 4-1), E figure 4-1) – Campbell Scientific 034B-L Met One Windset User Manual

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Met One 034B Wind Set

determining True North using a compass and the magnetic declination for

the site.

7. Remove the alignment screw at the base of the 034B (FIGURE 4-1).

8. Insert the 034B into the aluminum bushing provided with the sensor (see

FIGURE 4-1).

9. Align the hole in the bushing with that in the 034B base and replace the

screw (see FIGURE 4-1).

10. Insert the 034B/bushing into the NU-RAIL fitting (FIGURE 4-1) or the

CM220’s U-bolt (FIGURE 4-2).

11. Align the sensor so that the counter weight points to true South and tighten

the set screws on the NU-RAIL or U-bolts on the CM220. Final sensor

orientation is done after the datalogger has been programmed to measure

wind direction as described in Appendix C.

12. Remove the shoulder screw to allow the vane to rotate (see FIGURE 4-1).

13. Attach the sensor cable to the six pin male connector on the 034B. Make

sure the connector is properly keyed. Finger tighten the knurled ring.

14. Route the sensor cable along the underside of the crossarm to the tripod or

tower, and to the instrument enclosure.

15. Secure the cable to the crossarm and tripod or tower using cable ties.

FIGURE 4-1. 034B mounted on a crossarm using a 17953 NU-RAIL

crossover fitting

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