Campbell Scientific 024A-L Met One Wind Direction Sensor - Manual (Page 8)

024A Met-One Wind Direction Sensor
4. Quickstart
4.1 Step 1 — Mount the Sensor
Please review Section 7, Installation, for siting and other guidelines.
Install the 024A using:
• CM220 Right-Angle Mounting Kit, or
• 17953 1 x 1 inch NURAIL Crossover Fitting
1. Remove the Allen hex screw in the lower part of the sensor housing (see
FIGURE 4-1).
2. Insert the 024A in the mounting bushing (see FIGURE 4-1).
3. Tighten the screw in the bushing onto the sensor housing (see FIGURE
4-1).
FIGURE 4-1. Bushing installation on 024A sensor
4. Mount a CM202, CM204, or CM206 crossarm to a tripod or tower.
5. Orient the crossarm north-south, with the CM220 or 17953 NU-RAIL on
the north end. Appendix A contains detailed information on determining
True North using a compass and the magnetic declination for the site.
6. Insert the sensor in the CM220 or NU-RAIL fitting (see FIGURE 4-2).
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