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9 cs100 or cs106 barometric pressure sensor – Campbell Scientific CM6/CM10 Tripod Weather Station Installation User Manual

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Section 4. Sensor Installation

4.9 CS100 or CS106 Barometric Pressure Sensor

Mount the CS100 or CS106 to the enclosure backplate.

1. Mount the barometer to the mounting plate using the two screws and

grommets provided.

4.10 Texas Electronics Tipping Bucket Rain Gages

(TE525, TE525WS, TE525MM)

1. Mount the rain gage to a CM300-series pole or a user-supplied pole as

shown in Figure 4.10-1. Mounting the gage directly to the tripod or tower
is not recommended.

2. Dig a 6" diameter hole 24" deep.

3. Center a 1 1/4" to 2" IPS pipe in the hole and fill the hole with concrete.

Use a level to plumb the pipe as the hole is filled.

4. After the concrete has cured, attach the rain gage to the top of the pipe

with the hose clamps provided. Route the sensor lead to the tripod in
plastic or metal conduit.

TE525

Hose Clamp

(2) Places

FIGURE 4.10-1. TE525 Texas Electronics Rain Gage

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