Overview
The UT10 is a durable, lightweight instrument tower that can be used for a variety of applications. It supports a 3 m (10 ft) measurement height for wind sensors as well as sturdy attachment points for antennas, solar panels, environmental enclosures, radiation shields, and crossarms. It is a versatile instrument mount: many of the same sensor mounts that are used with our tripods or other towers can be used with the UT10.
Read MoreBenefits and Features
- Sturdy, long-term instrument mount
- Base and grounding kit included
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Detailed Description
The tower consists of 2.5 cm (1 in.) OD corrosion-resistant aluminum tubing. In cross-section, it is 25.7 cm (10.1 in.) on a side (center of tubing to center of tubing). It includes an adjustable mast, a hinged base, lightning rod, grounding rod, and cable tie kit.
The J-bolt kit is required to assemble the tower to its concrete pad.
- The J-bolt kit can be ordered as the -J option, and the kit is delivered with the rest of the tower.
- If the -NJ option is ordered, without the J-bolt kit, and the kit is ordered separately, the user can have delivery on the J-bolt kit prior to the rest of the tower, making the parts available when the concrete pad is poured.
Specifications
| Material | Hardened drawn 6063-T832 aluminum |
| Required Concrete Pad Dimensions |
61 x 61 x 61 cm (24 x 24 x 24 in.) Concrete pad requirements assume heavy soil; light, shifting, or sandy soils require a larger concrete pad. |
| Leg Spacing | 26 cm (10.25 in.) between legs, center to center |
| Extendable Mast |
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| Pipe Outer Diameter |
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| Crossarm Height (attached to mast) |
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| Height | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Weight | 11.8 kg (26 lb) |
Maximum Wind Load Recommendation |
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| -NOTE- |
Wind load endurance is affected by quality of anchoring and installation; soil type; and number, type, and location of instruments fastened to the tower. Wind load recommendation assumes proper installation, proper anchoring, adequate soil, and total instrument projected area of less than 0.19 m2 (2 ft2). |
| Wind Load Recommendation | 177 km/h (110 mph) for gusts |
Compatibility
Note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible or incompatible products.
Mounting Equipment
| Product | Compatible | Note |
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| 019ALU (retired) | ||
| CM202 | ||
| CM202SS | ||
| CM203 | ||
| CM204 | ||
| CM204SS | ||
| CM206 | ||
| UT018-5 (retired) |
Additional Compatibility Information
Enclosure Brackets
The “-TM” mount option for our environmental enclosures is used to attach our enclosures to a UT10 tower. An enclosure ordered with the “-TM” option will be shipped with a three-piece bracket mounted to the top of the enclosure and an identical three-piece bracket mounted to the bottom of the enclosure. This mounting bracket option uses the same three-piece brackets as the "-MM" option, except the pieces are rearranged so that the flanges are on the side of the bracket instead of in the middle. The distance between the centers of each flange needs to be 10.25 in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Number of FAQs related to UT10: 1
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With regard to height, these two mounting structures are similar:
- The UT10 tower supports a 10 ft measurement height.
- The CM106B tripod is adjustable from 7 to 10 ft.
There are some notable differences:
- The UT10 tower has a smaller footprint and is generally preferred when concrete (approximately 1 cubic yard) is available at the site.
- If a CM106B tripod is guyed and has its mast extended, the tripod’s maximum allowable sustained wind is 100 mph. In comparison, the UT10’s wind load recommendation is a maximum of 110 mph.
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