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| Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). |
| Requirement | Description |
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| Free space around device | Trees, buildings, or other objects near the device disturb free air flow and affect the accuracy of the measurement results. Consider the application-specific requirements. |
| Distance to compass |
Do not install the device near a magnetic compass. The safe distance is 5 m (15 ft 5 in). |
| Distance to other ultrasonic sensor |
Recommended 50 cm (20 in). |
| Distance to antennas |
Do not install the device next to a radar or within the area of the radar beam. Do not install the device next to a powerful RF-transmitter antenna. |
| Installation height | Consider the application-specific requirements. |
| Device alignment The alignment marks on the device and the mounting adapter, as well as the Vaisala logo, must point at the reference direction based on your application. Align the mounting adapter so that the alignment mark points at the reference direction. When you install the device to the mounting adapter, the device is automatically aligned correctly after the mounting adapter has been aligned.
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You can align the device with the following methods:
The first method provides the most precise alignment. |
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Apply electric joint compound on the conductive surface of the pole to ensure
conductivity between the mounting adapter and the pole.
Do not apply electric joint compound on the isolated mounting adapter.
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Press the mounting adapter on the pole.
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Mount the alignment tool and optionally the laser pointer on the mounting
adapter.
Tighten the screw that keeps the alignment tool in place.
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- Laser pointer Laserboy II (optional, for precise alignment)
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- Alignment tool
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- Device cable
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- Mounting adapter
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- Pole mast (not provided)
WARNING Read and follow the instructions and warnings of the laser pointer manufacturer. -
Turn the mounting adapter so that the alignment mark is pointed at the reference
direction.
Option A: precise alignment with the alignment tool and laser pointer
Aim the laser pointer at the selected reference direction and to the specific reference point.
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- Tilt lock screw for locking vertical adjustment of alignment tool
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- Alignment mark to reference direction
To secure the mounting adapter in place, tighten the 4 screws (tightening torque 5 Nm). Make sure that you do not alter the alignment.
WARNING Be careful not to look directly into the laser beam of the laser pointer. Remove the laser pointer and the alignment tool.
Option B: coarse alignment with the alignment tool
Look along the alignment tool at the selected reference direction and to the specific reference point.
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- Tilt lock screw for locking vertical adjustment of alignment tool
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- Alignment mark to reference direction
To secure the mounting adapter in place, tighten the 4 screws (tightening torque 5 Nm). Make sure that you do not alter the alignment.
Remove the alignment tool.
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Apply electric joint compound on the device as shown.
Be careful not to add electric joint compound on the connector.
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Lead the device cable through the pole and the mounting adapter if not already
done.
Connect the device cable to the device. Check that the cable is properly connected. There is a sound when the cable locks in place.
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If the device is installed in a highly corrosive environment, tape the connector.
In the mounting adapter, tape the 5 screws.
In the isolated mounting adapter, tape the fixing screw.
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Mount the device on the mounting adapter, then push it down properly so that it locks
in place.
Tighten the screw (tightening torque 5 Nm).