(1) 4 m (12 ft), 10 AWG green copper stranded wire
(1) white pole cap
(1) 6 m (20 ft) communications cable (phone or short haul modem)
(1) 6 m (20 ft) power cable (for AC option only)
(1) 6 x 19 mm (1/4 x 3/4 in) hex head self-drilling screw
The pole provides a support structure for mounting the T107 weather station components. The
pole is designed to withstand winds of 45 m/s (100 mph). The lightning rod assembly is attached
after the instrumentation enclosure is installed.
Use the following procedure to attach the pole to the base (
FIGURE 6-4. Transparent view shows raising and grounding the T107 pole
1. Dig a hole close to the concrete base to access the lower conduit opening.
2. From the hole, trench to the power and communications sources.
3. Remove the duct tape from both ends of the conduit.
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