Pipe Mount System (H089)
The Pipe Mount system enables an FT wind sensor to be easily and securely mounted on to a pipe. This gives improved grounding and additional environmental and electromagnetic protection.
The adapter will fit a pipe of 41-50mm and is secured with 4 M8 bolts. The adapter can be adjusted until its top surface is flat and the datum point aligned to the centre line of the wind turbine. The 4 M8 bolts are then tightened, fixing the adapter in place and ensuring a good grounding connection for lighting protection. The cable is fed up through the pipe and adapter and connected to the base of the wind sensor. The sensor is fixed to the adapter using the top 3 M8 bolts and spring clip. This seals the sensor base and cable inside the pipe and adapter, protecting them from the environment. The corrosion resistant design means that the adapter can be deployed on top of a wind turbine for up to 25 years, even in offshore environments.
The sensor can be removed and replaced without the need for re-alignment.
The Pipe Mount System is available from FT Technologies as a finished product or as a set of drawings with a licence to manufacture.
