Installation and Site Documentation for Optical Equipment
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1. ir Temp Rel trip Chart Record rip Chart Recorder IN Humidity Sensor Receiver Computer Detector Head DCP Antenna Receive Light 07 Detector Cone Alti Azimuth gt Base Terminal amp NOTE Not shown are Servicing supplies shipping case surge protector trickle charger A C power Power Supply IEE Substantial Concrete Pier a xi ETT WW FINDEN SMSE FN SIF V SORER Z2 Transmitter Station 3 x3 x4 6 Roof Hinges mme Light Output 1 Beam Transmitter Transmitter Control Box Telescope NOTE Not shown are Lamp case servicing supplies solar panels solar panel regulator Shelter Supports ET Bedrock if needed GF E NER GY UN Y SN NN N be EN PERN SRA DS Sl Wid LEE 7 ME AM AR A DP EY 52 SP Soa Figure 4 1 Monitoring Component Placement Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 9 of 26 Verify that all shipped items have arrived in good condition Verify the proposed installation configuration and scheduling for the operator training session with on site personnel 4 2 MOUNTING POST INSTALLATION Continuous correct transmitter and receiver telescope alignment is critical for proper transmissometer operation The transmitter and receiver mounting posts must be installed in such a manner that any movement due to earth movement temperature fluctuations vib2. Transmitter or Receiver 3 1 2 x 3 12 x 4 1 2 Wood Shelter Insulated Transmitter or Receiver 4 x 4 x 8 Wood Shelter Insulated x 4 MEN Receiver shelter where standard shelter is too large Transmitter shelter where outdoor servicing is difficult cold weather sites Transmitter Metal Environmental Enclosure Where space is very limited and or on existing structure Figure 3 1 Transmissometer Shelter Options Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 5 of 26 Power supplies and or receiver and transmitter solar panel assemblies with associated wiring and security cables dependent on AC power availability and reliability Receiver and transmitter servicing supplies and tool boxes refer to TI 4110 3100 Routine Site Operator Maintenance Procedures for LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol and TI 4110 3300 Troubleshooting and Emergency Maintenance Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol Metal shelves for large receiver and transmitter shelters Shelter anchor assemblies Deep cycle batteries with interconnect wiring solar powered sites Batteries are typically purchased locally Refer to TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol Hardware for shelter assembly mounting post installation and miscellaneous installation related tasks Concrete mix for mounting post piers Caulki
3. Use rock concrete inserts similar to the type used for mounting post attachment to rock concrete Concrete The shelter can be directly attached to the concrete using the above mentioned rock concrete inserts and bolts 4 4 LINE POWER AC AND SOLAR POWER DC SYSTEM INSTALLATION Refer to Figures 4 5 and 4 6 Receiver Station and Transmitter Station Line Power AC Configuration Diagrams and Figures 4 7 and 4 8 Receiver Station and Transmitter Station Solar Power DC Configuration Diagrams for diagrams of standard power system configurations and related components Diagrams and descriptions of individual components are contained in TI 4110 3350 Transmissometer Monitoring System Diagrams and Component Descriptions LINE POWER AC SYSTEM INSTALLATION SOLAR POWER DC SYSTEM INSTALLATION Install the various components according to Figures 4 5 and 4 6 Receiver Station and Transmitter Station Line Power AC Configuration Diagrams Also refer to TI 4110 3350 Transmissometer Monitoring System Diagrams and Component Descriptions and component specific installation operation instructions Power system components should be installed in such a manner that servicing checks and or maintenance procedures can easily be performed Refer to Figure 4 9 Solar Panel Array Installation Configurations for photographs of standard solar panel array installation configurations Guidelines for the selection of array mounting confi
4. 2 Continued Mounting Post Configuration on Pre Existing Concrete Rock Surface Concrete Pier in Soil washer and nut 5 8 diam template Figure 4 3 Mounting Post Configuration on Concrete Pier in Soil Surface Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 12 of 26 Concrete Pad Form and Carriage Bolt Attachment GAARDER carriage bolt 1 2 diameter p WEE E nut lock washer and washer NEN EE TC washer Figure 4 4 Mounting Post Configuration on Concrete Pad Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 13 of 26 43 SHELTER TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION SHELTER TRANSPORTATION SHELTER INSTALLATION The method s of long distance and on site transportation of transmissometer shelters depend on the following factors Type s of shelter s Disassembled or assembled shelter s Distances Shipping trucking company limitations Site accessibility Large shelters are usually transported by trailers or if disassembled can also be shipped with trucking companies Small shelters can be transported by truck trailer or be shipped On site transportation of the shelters to the installation locations is primarily dependent on site accessibility If vehicle access to the site is not possible the shelters or disassembled sections can be transported by carrying handcart or wheeled trail transport cart If site access is very difficult use of a helicopter should be consi
5. DESCRIPTION Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page i of ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 0 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY 1 2 0 RESPONSIBILITIES 1 2 1 Program Manager 1 2 2 Project Manager 1 2 3 Field Specialist 2 2 4 Data Analyst 2 2 5 Local On Site Contact 2 3 0 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 3 3 1 Instrumentation 3 3 2 Equipment Configurations 3 3 3 Tools 5 3 4 Installation Materials 6 3 5 Site Documentation Materials 6 4 0 METHODS 7 4 1 Site Preparation and Communication J 4 2 Mounting Post Installation 9 4 3 Shelter Transportation and Installation 13 4 4 Line Power AC and Solar Power DC System Installation 14 4 5 Installation of Instrumentation 17 4 6 Sight Path Distance Measurement 22 4 7 System Operation Verification 22 4 8 Operator Training 22 4 9 Site Documentation and Documentation Archival 22 5 0 REFERENCES 26 LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 3 1 Transmissometer Shelter Options 4 4 1 Monitoring Component Placement 8 4 2 Mounting Post Configuration on Pre Existing Concrete Rock Surface 10 4 3 Mounting Post Configuration on Concrete Pier in Soil Surface 11 4 4 Mounting Post Configuration on Concrete Pad 12 LIST OF FIGURES CONTINUED Figure 4 5 Receiver Station Line Power AC Configuration Diagram 4 6 Transmitter Station Line Power AC Configuration Diagram 4 7 Receiver Station Solar Power DC Configuration Diagram 4 8 Transmitter Station Solar Power DC Configuration Diagram 4 9 Solar Pan
6. Review the completed site documentation forms for completeness and accuracy 23 2 4 2 5 Number 4070 Revision 0 Date JUL 1996 Page 2 of 6 FIELD SPECIALIST The field specialist shall Review the installation with the project manager Coordinate with on site personnel regarding the installation location schedule installation assistance and availability of materials Ship all required equipment to the site Install the optical systems Perform an installation calibration or field audit Schedule and conduct an operator training session Complete all site documentation Provide completed site documentation to the data analyst DATA ANALYST The data analyst shall Verify transmission of data from the system upon completion of the installation Enter all site documentation into the Quality Assurance Database File all hard copy site documentation provided by the field specialist LOCAL ON SITE CONTACT The local contact shall Review site preparation and installation requirements with the field specialist Identify and contact local landowners land managers primary contacts and site operators regarding site installation and routine maintenance requirements Perform or ensure completion of any site preparation required prior to the installation Assist in obtaining any site installation and regular servicing related clearances and permits Provide on site equipment and tools required during the in
7. exist SITE FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTING TRANSMISSOMETER READINGS FACTOR EFFECT ON DATA OPERATION Power outages at receiver due to lightning hits Receiver operation interrupted during power near the power line outages Transmissometer data are not available for these periods Figure 4 10 Example Transmissometer Site Description Sheet Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 25 of 26 i GRAND CANYO NATIONAL PARK WEST IMPROVE Network OPTICAL PARTICLE MONITORING VATER Cn cui Mer a R 1 eoe Pall Wied Visitor G NA Nag KILOMETERS 1 a DE 7 eceiver m m a EIL MILES 1 3 i Pe Transmissometer Transmitter i Particulate Sampler SITE SPECIFICATIONS Transmissometer Particulate Sampler Site Abbreviation GRCW Site Abbreviation GRCA1 Receiver Site Path Elevation 2145 m Mean Elevation 1450 m yon 2164m 9 y7 00 5 0 ongitude 112 09 14 Longitude 112 07 00 Elevation Angle 15 78 Latitude 36 03 57 Latitude 36 03 59 Distance 5 1103 km i Bearing 205 Elevation Transmitter ES Map Reference Tuba City Cameron Valle Arizona 1 100 000 112 05 35 Figure 4 11 Example Site Map and Site Specification Sheet Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 26 of 26 5 0 REFERENCES Handar Inc May 1983 Operating and Service Manual for 540A Multiple Access Data Acquisition S
8. sledge hammer and 5 8 star drill Wheelbarrow Wood saw Topographic maps of the area Ruler and protractor Photographs of sites sight path shelters equipment configurations etc Information documented during the site selection process Transmissometer Site Description Sheet Site Map and Site Specifications Sheet Site Operator s Manual for Transmissometer Monitoring Systems Complete set of standard operating procedures and technical instructions regarding annual site visit procedures calibration of monitoring systems replacing and shipping optical components monitoring system diagrams site documentation and operator maintenance procedures Penor pencil 4 0 METHODS This section includes four 4 major subsections that describe installation and documentation procedures applied to optical instruments 4 1 Site Preparation and Communication 4 2 Installation Methods and Procedures 4 3 Operator Training 4 4 Site Documentation and Documentation Archival 4 4 SITE PREPARATION AND COMMUNICATION Site preparation includes reviewing installation requirements with the local contact and scheduling all site preparation activities including obtaining permission from landowners to access the monitoring location determining site operators and ensuring that all other necessary installation assistance is obtained The project manager schedules a site installation visit The field technician schedules assistance fr
9. 0 3010 Site Selection for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems Manuals technical notes instructions and other applicable information for the previously listed instrumentation and equipment Sections 3 1 and 3 2 Site Operator s Manual for Transmissometer Monitoring Systems 3 copies TI 4110 3350 Transmissometer Monitoring System Diagrams and Component Descriptions 3 5 SITE DOCUMENTATION MATERIALS The following materials are generally required to complete the site documentation process TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol Transmissometer Network Servicing Site Visit Trip Report and Data Sheet On site documentation acquired by the field specialist during installation Topographic maps of the area Ruler and protractor Photographs of the sites shelters sight path equipment configurations etc Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 7 of 26 4 0 METHODS Refer to Figure 3 1 Transmissometer Shelter Options and Figure 4 1 Monitoring Component Placement for general diagrams of standard transmissometer shelters and system compone nt placement and configuration Refer to TI 4110 3350 Transmissometer Monitoring System Diagrams and Component Descriptions for specific diagrams and descriptions of individual system components This section describes site installation and documentation procedures and includes nine 9 major subsections Si
10. 070 Revision 0 Date JUL 1996 Page 4 of 6 Audit transmissometer with calibrated lamps Programmed data collection platform DCP with antenna antenna cable and solar panel charging system or AC trickle charger AT RH sensor with housing and cable Strip chart recorder and supplies Electronic distance meter EDM with mirror assembly and tripods Receiver and transmitter shelters with anchor assemblies Receiver and transmitter mounting posts and alti azimuth bases Window hood assemblies Terminal strip board Power supplies and or solar panel assemblies Metal shelves for larger shelters Shelter anchor assemblies Deep cycle batteries for solar powered installations Hardware for shelter assembly post installation and miscellaneous installation related tasks Miscellaneous servicing supplies as detailed in TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol TI 4110 3100 Routine Site Operator Maintenance Procedures for LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol and TI 4110 3300 Troubleshooting and Emergency Maintenance Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol Concrete mix Caulking Rock concrete epoxy capsules Surge protectors Solar panel regulators Dust pan brushes and broom AC or battery jigsaw with wood and metal blades Number 4070 Revision 0 Date JUL 1996 Page 5 of 6 AC or battery hammer drill with 5 8 hammer bit Hand
11. Air Resource LgSpecialists Inc 1901 Sharp Point Drive Suite E Fort Collins CO 80525 Phone 970 484 7941 Fax 970 484 3423 QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION SERIES INSTALLATION AND SITE DOCUMENTATION FOR OPTICAL MONITORING EQUIPMENT TYPE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE NUMBER 4070 DATE JULY 1996 AUTHORIZATIONS ORIGINATOR Gloria S Mercer PROJECT MANAGER James H Wagner QA MANAGER Gloria S Mercer REVISION HISTORY REVISION CHANGE DATE AUTHORIZATIONS NO DESCRIPTION nen Ea Number 4070 Revision 0 Date JUL 1996 Page i of i TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 0 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY 1 2 0 RESPONSIBILITIES 1 2 1 Program Manager 1 2 2 Project Manager 1 2 3 Field Specialist 2 2 4 Data Analyst 2 2 5 Local On Site Contact 2 3 0 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 3 3 1 Equipment and Materials Required for Nephelometer Installations 3 3 2 Equipment and Materials Required for Transmissometer Installations 3 4 0 METHODS 5 4 1 Site Preparation and Communication 4 2 Installation Methods and Procedures 4 3 Operator Training 4 4 Site Documentation and Documentation Archival AADU Number 4070 Revision 0 Date JUL 1996 Page 1 of 6 1 0 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY This standard operating procedure SOP outlines the general procedures regarding installation and site documentation of optical monitoring instrumentation operated according to IMPROVE Protocol Optical monitoring sites incl
12. ENTATION AND ARCHIVAL Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 23 of 26 Shelter supports and mounting post attachments Sight path receiver to transmitter and transmitter to receiver at various zoom settings 35 mm 50 mm 135 mm Shelter interior configurations layouts Computer and strip chart Terminal strip board Receiver and transmitter telescopes on mounts DCP and associated wiring Batteries and solar panel regulator solar powered sites Power supply and surge protector line powered sites Solar panels solar powered sites e Documentation of miscellaneous information necessary to complete the Transmissometer Site Description Sheet and the Site Map and Site Specifications Sheet Refer to Figure 4 10 Example Transmissometer Site Description Sheet and Figure 4 11 Example Site Map and Site Specifications Sheet Within one week after return from the installation trip the following documentation is completed Completion of the Transmissometer Site Description and the Site Map and Site Specifications Sheets Developing of all film from site photographic documentation Upon completion of this documentation post visit procedures as described in TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol are performed Additional procedures not described in these post visit procedures are performed as follows Archival of the Transmiss
13. ROVE Protocol SOP 4710 Transmissometer Field Audit Procedures 2 0 RESPONSIBILITIES 2 1 PROGRAM MANAGER The program manager shall review site preparation installation requirements and the installation schedule with the project manager 2 2 PROJECT MANAGER The project manager shall Review the site preparation installation requirements and the installation schedule with the program manager and or the project specific Contracting Officers Technical Representative COTR as required Review final site configuration plans presented by the field specialist Schedule the system installation 2 3 2 4 2 5 Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 2 of 26 FIELD SPECIALIST The field specialist shall Review final site preparation and installation plans with the project manager Inform the site specific local contact of the installation schedule Review the determined site preparation and installation requirements with the local contact as required Maintain communications with the local contact during site preparation Verify that all required site preparation is completed prior to installation Verify that all required clearances and permissions relating to the specific site system installation and regular servicing have been obtained prior to the installation Schedule and arrange for any on site assistance needed during the installation Install the transmissometer system according to this TI Com
14. ation Diagram Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 20 of 26 Free standing Solar Array Shelter Wall mounted Solar Array Shelter Roof mounted Solar Array Figure 4 9 Solar Panel Array Installation Configurations DCP AND ANTENNA INSTALLATION RECEIVER SHELTER TRANSMISSOMETER INSTALLATION STRIP CHART RECORDER INSTALLATION RECEIVER SHELTER GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 21 of 26 Mount the DCP antenna near the roofline of the shelter If possible the antenna should be near the AT RH sensor in order that both cables can be routed into the shelter together Antenna installation and orientation specifications and procedures are outlined in the Handar DCP Operating and Servicing Manual for each model of DCP Handar 1983 1986 and 1988 Install the DCP according to the procedures described in Section 4 4 Line Power AC and Solar Power DC System Installation and TI 4110 3375 Replacing and Shipping Transmissometer Components Install the transmitter and receiver unit components according to the procedures described in TI 4110 3375 Install the strip chart recorder according to the procedures described in TI 4110 3375 General guidelines during the placement and installation of instrumentation related equipment and supplies are as follows Place items in an orderly space efficient manner Group related items instrum
15. chieved by adjustment of the lower set of nuts Concrete pad installations are normally performed on roof surfaces or at locations where the ground surface cannot be altered or where other post attachment methods are impractical Due to the weight it is advisable to pour the concrete pad after the form has been placed at the installation site Pad size will vary according to individual site constraints and configurations If a small shelter is to be used the pad is typically large enough to support the shelter Refer to Figure 4 4 Mounting Post Configuration on Concrete Pad for diagrams of a typical concrete pad form and bolt attachment If a shelter is to be attached to the pad additional bolts are required Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 10 of 26 Pre existing Concrete Rock Surface with Threaded Rod and Epoxy 6 threaded 1 2 rod P __ nut washer and lockwasher washer and nut 5 8 diam 5 8 drilled hole with epoxy capsule with Rock Concrete Inserts and Bolts 1 1 2 2 long 1 2 diameter bolt washer and lockwasher rock insert for 1 2 diameter bolt in 5 8 drilled hole Figure 4 2 Mounting Post Configuration on Pre Existing Concrete Rock Surface Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 11 of 26 with Threaded Rod amp Rock Concrete Inserts 6 threaded 1 2 rod washer and nut 5 8 diam 5 8 drilled hole with epoxy capsule Figure 4
16. dered The general procedures for shelter installation are as follows Verify that preparations for attachment of the instrument mounting post have been completed Place the shelter or shelter floor section if disassembled on concrete blocks or piers Verify that the floor is level and that the shelter correctly oriented with respect to the transmitter sight path e Assemble the shelter if disassembled and attach the window hood assembly Install the instrument mounting post Verify that there is at least V2 clearance between the post and the edge of the shelter floor hole to ensure that shelter vibration is not transferred to the post and instrument A rubber boot is placed around the post and attached to the floor to prevent dust insects snow rodents etc from entering the shelter Adjust post height for correct instrument window alignment and fill the post with sand to minimize post movement due to thermal contraction expansion Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 14 of 26 Anchor the shelter to the ground with eyehooks turnbuckles and the appropriate ground attachment method The method of attaching the anchor assembly depends on the ground surface type These are outlined as follows Soil clay sand silt etc Use soil screw anchors length of anchor is dependant on hardness of soil Rocky soil or soil too hard for screw anchors Use steel construction stakes Rock
17. e the operator training session with pertinent routine servicing personnel and the field specialist 3 0 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Equipment and materials required to install a transmissometer system include instrumentation equipment for varying site configurations tools informational materials and documentation materials Equipment and materials are detailed in the following subsections 3 1 INSTRUMENTATION Installation transmissometer with calibrated lamps Audit transmissometer with calibrated lamps Programmed data collection platform DCP with antenna antenna cable and solar panel charging system if solar powered site or AC trickle charger if AC powered site AT RH sensor with housing and cable Strip chart recorder and supplies Electronic distance meter EDM with mirror assembly and tripods Refer to TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol for additional required instrumentation 32 EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATIONS This list will vary depending on individual sites Receiver and transmitter shelters assembled or disassembled dependent on site installation constraints Refer to Figure 3 1 for standard transmissometer shelters Receiver and transmitter mounting posts and alti azimuth bases Window hood assemblies Terminal strip board Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 4 of 26 Receiver 6 x 6 x 8 Wood Shelter Insulated
18. el Array Installation Configurations 4 0 Example Transmissometer Site Description Sheet 4 11 Example Site Map and Site Specification Sheet Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page ii of 11 18 I9 20 24 25 Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 1 of 26 1 0 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY This technical instruction TI describes the procedures for installation and site documentation of Optec LPV 2 transmissometer stations operated according to IMPROVE Protocol The purpose of this TI is to assure quality data capture and minimize data loss by Installing the instrumentation shelters and support components in a standard configuration to assure ease in data collection troubleshooting and servicing Performing thorough on site specification measurements Documenting site specification measurements and other site related information This TI is referenced from Standard Operating Procedure SOP 4070 Installation and Site Documentation for Optical Monitoring Equipment The following SOPs and TIs are referenced in this document TI 4050 3010 Site Selection for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems TI 4110 3350 Transmissometer Monitoring System Diagrams and Component Descriptions TI 4110 3375 Replacing and Shipping Transmissometer Components TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol TI 4200 2100 Calibration of Optec LPV 2 Transmissometers IMP
19. entation together Ensure that all instrument displays indicators are easily and clearly visible Ensure that all switches dials etc are labeled and clearly visible and easily accessible Ensure that all connectors connections are labeled and easily accessible n larger shelters install a shelf for storage of miscellaneous items Upon installation verify correct operation of each system component Operation verification for the entire system is performed after measurement of the sight path distance Secure excess and or loose wiring with wire ties Caulk any shelter holes or cracks around the window hood assembly etc to prevent dust precipitation insects etc from entering the shelter Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 22 of 26 4 6 SIGHT PATH DISTANCE MEASUREMENT Measurement of the sight path distance is made with the electronic distance meter EDM Refer to the EDM operating manual Hewlett Packard for operational procedures The distance measurement is made from the front of the receiver telescope tube to the front of the transmitter telescope tube The measurement should be repeated at least three times Once the distance measurement has been made the distance is communicated to the project manager in order that the transmissometer calibration numbers can be recalculated using the accurate distance value The recalculated calibration numbers are communicated to the on site fie
20. gurations are contained in TI 4050 3010 Site Selection for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems The standard receiver station solar panel array is comprised of two large Solarex SX 56 solar panels which charge the four NAPA Group 27 deep cycle batteries that provide receiver system power A third smaller Solarex SX 10 solar panel provides power to the data collection platform DCP Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 15 of 26 SUPPRESSOR STRIP CHART 5 AMP POWER TRICKLE CHARGER RECORDER SUPPLY RECEIVER COMPUTER Figure 4 5 Receiver Station Line Power AC Configuration Diagram Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 16 of 26 SURGE SUPPRESSOR 10 AMP POWER SUPPLY TRANSMITTER CONTROL BOX Figure 4 6 Transmitter Station Line Power AC Configuration Diagram Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 17 of 26 The standard transmitter station solar panel array is comprised of three large Solarex SX 56 solar panels which charge the four NAPA Group 27 deep cycle batteries that provide transmitter system power Install the various components according to Figures 4 7 and 4 8 Receiver Station and Transmitter S
21. ld specialist and the correct calibration number is dialed in on the receiver computer 4 7 SYSTEM OPERATION VERIFICATION Once the instrument settings and system timing have been set at the transmitter and receiver system operation can be verified Operation verification and documentation is performed according to the procedures described in TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol Also all other pertinent operational and servicing related tasks and procedures are performed as described in the afore mentioned TI 4115 3000 4 8 OPERATOR TRAINING Upon completion of the installation and system operation verification all operators back up operators and any other involved or interested on site personnel are trained according to the procedures outlined in TI 4115 3000 The Site Operators Manual for Transmissometer Monitoring Systems is reviewed and a copy left at both transmitter and receiver sites The third copy is to be kept at the office of on site personnel 4 9 SITE DOCUMENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARCHIVAL ON SITE On site documentation is performed by the field specialist as DOCUMENTATION follows Completion of the Transmissometer Network Servicing Site Visit Trip Report and Data Sheet Photographic documentation of the following Shelters various views Windows and hoods A Antenna with mount AT RH sensor with mount POST INSTALLATION TRIP SITE DOCUM
22. n all operators back up operators and any other involved or interested on site personnel are trained according to the procedures in TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol or TI 4115 3005 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec NGN 2 Nephelometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol Operators are trained in an overview of the monitoring program instrument function and theoretical operation component overview routine servicing and troubleshooting procedures The site operators manual for the appropriate instrumentation is reviewed and a copy is left with the site operators 4 4 SITE DOCUMENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARCHIVAL The field specialist completes site documentation including a site visit trip report site specifications geographic reference including landmarks and location of monitoring equipment Photographic documentation is also collected of the instrumentation Air Resource LfgSpecialists Inc 1901 Sharp Point Drive Suite E Fort Collins CO 80525 Phone 970 484 7941 Fax 970 484 3423 QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION SERIES INSTALLATION AND SITE DOCUMENTATION FOR OPTEC LPV 2 TRANSMISSOMETER SYSTEMS IMPROVE PROTOCOL TYPE TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION NUMBER 4070 3010 DATE FEBRUARY 1994 AUTHORIZATIONS PROJECT MANAGER James H Wagner PROGRAM MANAGER David L Dietrich QA MANAGER Gloria S Mercer REVISION HISTORY REVISION CHANGE AUTHORIZATIONS NO
23. ng Rock concrete epoxy capsules Surge protector s AC powered sites Solar panel regulator s with connectors solar powered sites Dust pans and brushes Broom s for larger shelters Refer to TI 4115 3000 for additional equipment needed for on site tasks 3 3 TOOLS Refer to TI 4115 3000 for standard and non standard tools needed at sites Additional tools required for installation include the following these will vary depending on individual site specific configurations AC or battery jigsaw with wood and metal blades AC or battery hammer drill with 5 8 hammer bit Hand sledge hammer and 5 8 star drill Large pry bar can usually be borrowed on site Shovel can usually be borrowed on site Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 6 of 26 Wheelbarrow can usually be borrowed on site Single wheel field transport cart Caulking gun Extension cords Staple gun with staples Wood saw 3 4 INSTALLATION MATERIALS Refer to TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Visit Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol for standard materials needed when at a site Note that calibration memos for the installation and audit transmissometers will need to be revised when the sight path length has been measured with the electronic distance meter EDM The following additional materials should also be taken when installing a site Information documented during the site selection process Refer to TI 405
24. om on site personnel such as obtaining required tools and equipment and an operator training session Number 4070 Revision 0 Date JUL 1996 Page 6 of 6 4 2 INSTALLATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Nephelometer systems require installation of a tower the nephelometer with solar radiation and precipitation shield precipitation hood and AT RH sensor and support system components datalogging and control subsystem and span gas calibration system Specific installation requirements are detailed in TI 4100 3375 Replacing and Shipping Nephelometer System Components In addition AC line power and a telephone line must be connected After installation of the instrumentation the entire system operation must be calibrated and verified Transmissometer systems require installation of shelters for both the transmitter and receiver units mounting posts the specific transmissometer components transmitter and receiver and support system components alti azimuth bases terminal strip AT RH sensor DCP and antenna and strip chart recorder Specific installation requirements are detailed in TI 4110 3375 Replacing and Shipping Transmissometer Components In addition either AC line power or DC solar power installation is required After installation of the instrumentation the entire system operation must be verified and sight path distance measured 4 3 OPERATOR TRAINING Upon completion of the optical installation and system operation verificatio
25. ometer Site Description and the Site Map and Site Specifications Sheets in site specific operations files located in the ARS data collection center Organization and filing of the site photographic documentation by the data analyst Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 24 of 26 TRANSMISSOMETER SITE DESCRIPTION GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK IN CANYON SIGHT PATH Site Location Grand Canyon National Park is located approximately 100 km north of Flagstaff Arizona The transmissometer is located approximately 20 km east of the park headquarters along the east rim drive State Highway 64 Operational Period e Installation Date December 13 1989 Removal Date Ongoing Receiver Station Located on the canyon rim adjacent to the north corner of the Yavapai Museum Transmitter Station Located at the bottom of the canyon at the north edge of Phantom Ranch adjacent to water tank Power Receiver Station Line power Transmitter Station Line power Sight Path Elevation angle approximately 16 from receiver to transmitter Elevation difference between receiver and transmitter is 1390 meters Beam height is well above terrain features along the entire path Siting Constraints Operator Site Access Considerations Availability of site operators at transmitter site Power Considerations AC line power required on canyon floor Terrain Considerations Few sight paths from the rim to the canyon floor
26. plete all site documentation according to this TI Perform all applicable tasks for annual site visits according to TI 4115 3000 Annual Site Procedures for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol Perform an installation field audit according to SOP 4710 Transmissometer Field Audit Procedures Schedule an operator training session for all identified operators and conduct the training according to the procedures described in TI 4115 3000 Provide completed site documentation to the data analyst DATA ANALYST The data analyst shall Verify transmission of data from the system upon completion of the installation Enter all site documentation into the Quality Assurance Database File all hard copy site documentation provided by the field specialist LOCAL ON SITE CONTACT The local contact shall Review site preparation and installation requirements with the field specialist Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 3 of 26 Identify and contact local landowners land managers primary contacts and site operators regarding site installation and routine maintenance requirements Perform or ensure completion of any site preparation required prior to the installation Assist in obtaining any site installation and regular servicing related clearances and permits Provide on site equipment and tools required during the installation As required provide assistance with the installation Schedul
27. ration etc is minimized The procedures for mounting post installation depend on the type of surface material to which the post is mounted Mounting posts can be attached to pre existing rock or concrete surface to a concrete pier in the soil or to a concrete pad ATTACHMENT TO PRE EXISTING ROCK OR CONCRETE SURFACE ATTACHMENT TO CONCRETE PIER IN SOIL ATTACHMENT TO CONCRETE PAD Typically it is most convenient to use 2 diameter bolts with concrete rock inserts If the mounting surface is uneven use threaded rods instead of bolts this method allows leveling of the post In cases where the rock or concrete is not strong enough for inserts to seat securely rock concrete epoxy capsules should be used with threaded rod sections Refer to Figure 4 2 Mounting Post Configuration on Pre Existing Concrete Rock Surface for diagrams of these various mounting methods The hole size and amount of concrete used may vary depending on the type of soil and ease of hole excavation Typically a concrete pier should be approximately 1 5 feet in diameter and 2 feet deep J foundation bolts of 12 diameter are set into the wet concrete with a wood template Approximately 8 to 12 hours are usually required before the concrete is firm enough for post attachment Refer to Figure 4 3 Mounting Post Configuration in Concrete Pier in Soil Surface for a diagram of a typical concrete pier and post attachment configuration Leveling of the post is a
28. rder and data collection platform DCP will be located Ensure that the terminal strip is readily accessible for servicing checks The AT RH sensor should be mounted close to the roofline of the shelter and be far enough from the roof or any other surface to provide representative ambient AT RH measurements The AT RH cable is routed from the sensor into the shelter and connected to the DCP If possible install the sensor near the DCP antenna in order that both cables can be routed into the shelter together Refer to TI 4110 3375 Replacing and Shipping Transmissometer Components SOLAR PANELS SOLAR PANELS SOLAR PANELS REGULATOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 18 of 26 DATA COLLECTION STRIP CHART RECORDER RECEIVER COMPUTER Figure 4 7 Receiver Station Solar Power DC Configuration Diagram Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 19 of 26 SOLAR PANELS SOLAR PANELS REGULATOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES TRANSM CONTROL BOX OG 37 Figure 4 8 Transmitter Station Solar Power DC Configur
29. stallation As required provide assistance with the installation Schedule the operator training session with pertinent routine servicing personnel and the field specialist 3 0 3 1 32 Number 4070 Revision 0 Date JUL 1996 Page 3 of 6 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR NEPHELOMETER INSTALLATIONS Optec NGN 2 ambient nephelometer with extra lamps Rohn tower base plate and hardware Solar radiation and precipitation shield Precipitation hood Nephelometer datalogging and support subsystem Span gas calibration system Ambient air temperature and relative humidity sensor in force aspirated shield AC power line and telephone line Complete set of installation tools A camera loaded with color print film Laptop computer equipped with PROCOMM Replacement connector kit Telephone line simulator Topographic maps of the area Information documented during the site selection process NGN 2 Nephelometer Site Documentation Form Site Operator s Manual for Nephelometer Systems Complete set of standard operating procedures and technical instructions regarding annual site visit procedures calibration of monitoring systems replacing and shipping optical components monitoring system diagrams site documentation and operator maintenance procedures Pen or pencil EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR TRANSMISSOMETER INSTALLATIONS Installation transmissometer with calibrated lamps Number 4
30. tation Solar Power DC Configuration Diagrams Also refer to TI 4110 3350 Transmissometer Monitoring System Diagrams and Component Descriptions and component specific installation operation instructions A security cable should be run through the solar panel frames and secured inside the shelter to deter theft of the panels Install the four deep cycle batteries and interconnect wiring according to TI 4110 3350 4 5 INSTALLATION OF INSTRUMENTATION Refer to TI 4110 3350 for depictions of the various instruments and related equipment and standard installation configurations Installation procedures for transmissometer components data collection platform DCP strip chart recorder and air temperature relative humidity AT RH sensor are described in TI 4110 3375 Replacing and Shipping Transmissometer Components TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER ALTI AZIMUTH BASE INSTALLATION TERMINAL STRIP INSTALLATION RECEIVER SHELTER AT RH SENSOR INSTALLATION RECEIVER SHELTER Attach the transmitter and receiver alti azimuth bases to the respective mounting posts Verify that there is adequate horizontal adjustment tension when the transmitter and receiver telescopes are properly aligned Non level sight paths may require placing washers underneath the front or back portions of the bases to ensure proper vertical alignment adjustment Attach the terminal strip to the shelter wall close to where the receiver computer strip chart reco
31. te Preparation and Communication 4 2 Mounting Post Installation 4 3 Shelter Transportation and Installation 4 4 Line Power AC and Solar Power DC System Installation 4 5 Installation of Instrumentation 4 6 Sight Path Distance Measurement 4 7 System Operation Verification 4 8 Operator Training 4 9 Site Documentation and Documentation Archival 4 4 SITE PREPARATION AND COMMUNICATION Prior to any installation visit Review the determined site preparation and installation requirements with the local contact Schedule all site preparation activities Maintain communications with the local contact during site preparation Verify that all required site preparation is completed prior to the installation Document the primary site operator s and backup operator s Obtain permission from private or public landowners to access the monitoring location for installation and training Schedule the site installation visit and operator training session Typically an installation will require approximately 3 4 on site work days Training should be scheduled in the latter part of the week when the system is fully installed and operational Arrange for any necessary installation assistance as well as tools and or equipment e g shovels wheelbarrow water containers Once on site Inspect any site preparation that has been done Number 4070 3010 Revision 0 1 Date JUL 1996 Page 8 of 26 Receiver Station 6 x 6 x 8
32. ude those equipped with an Optec LPV transmissometer and or Optec NGN nephelometer To assure quality data capture and minimize data loss site installation and documentation procedures include Installing the instrumentation shelters and support components in a standard configuration to ease data collection troubleshooting and servicing Performing thorough on site specification measurements Documenting site specification measurements and other site related information The following technical instructions provide detailed information regarding installing optical monitoring equipment or documenting optical site information TI 4070 3000 Installation of Optec NGN 2 Nephelometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol TI 4070 3001 Site Documentation for Optec NGN 2 Nephelometer Systems e TI 4070 3010 Installation and Site Documentation for Optec LPV 2 Transmissometer Systems IMPROVE Protocol 2 0 RESPONSIBILITIES 2 1 PROGRAM MANAGER The program manager shall review site preparation installation requirements and the installation schedule with the project manager 2 2 PROJECT MANAGER The project manager shall e Review site preparation installation requirements and the installation schedule with the program manager and or the project specific Contracting Officer s Technical Representative COTR as required e Schedule the system installation e Review final site configuration plans presented by the field specialist
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