How to Mount a Vaisala WXT 520 Met Pack
The met pack should be fitted to 1inch diameter rigid metallic
electrical conduit (a two foot section is sufficient). Slide the
conduit over the met cable and attach the cable to the Vaisala before
securing the conduit. Make sure that this conduit is secured to
the device with the tightening screw included with the Vaisala.
The conduit can then be hoseclamped, strapped, or welded to any stable
post, tower, etc.
For a roof mount, drill a ¾ to 1inch diameter hole (8 inches deep or
more) in the concrete. 5/8 inch all-thread can be secured into
the hole with cement or epoxy. The pipe that the antenna is
mounted on can then be hoseclamped to this rod.
Be sure that the arrow on the underside of the met pack is aligned to
North and that the Vaisala is as level as possible.
The antenna should be mounted in an area that is not obstructed by
adjacent buildings or other large objects that might affect windspeed
or any local weather readings of the device.
Example 1 - Vaisala hose clamped to 5/8 inch rod grouted into
roof.
Example 2 - Vaisala welded to a pipe secured into the ground.
Example 3 - Vaisala mounting pipe is hoseclamped to an
adjacent
section of PVC, against a solar panel mount.
Article ID: 684
Created: December 20, 2010
Last Updated: December 20, 2010
Author: Sarah Doelger
Online URL: https://kb.unavco.org/article/how-to-mount-a-vaisala-wxt-520-met-pack-684.html