Nanometrics Trillium Compact - Chapter 3 - Installing a Trillium Compact Vault Seismometer

Chapter 3 - Installing a Trillium Compact Vault
Seismometer
The contents of this chapter are applicable to Trillium Compact, model numbers
TC120-SV1, TC20-SV1, TC120-PH2, TC120-PH2-XC, TC20-PH2 and TC20-PH2-XC.
For model numbers TC120-PH2, TC120-PH2-XC, TC20-PH2 and TC20-PH2-XC, the
optional bubble level will be required and the optional adjustable locking feet kit may
be required when performing a surface vault installation. See "Cables and
Accessories" on page12.
3.1 Installing a Trillium Compact surface vault seismometer
The following steps for installing a Trillium Compact in a vault are described throughout this
guide:
1. "Preparing for a Vault Installation" below
2. "Selecting a Site for the Trillium Compact Vault " on the next page
3. "Preparing the Site for a Vault Installation" on page32
4. "Grounding guidelines " on page89
5. "Alignment, Leveling, and Placement Features" on page36
6. "Aligning and Leveling a Trillium Compact in a Vault Installation" on page39
7. "Insulation Options" on page42
8. "Connecting the Centaur digital recorder and the Trillium Compact" on page46
9. "Verifying connection with the Centaur digital recorder" on page47
10. Configuring the Centaur for use with the Trillium Compact, see "Configuring Your
System" on page58
3.2 Preparing for a Vault Installation
Advanced planning and preparation for the installation of your Trillium Compact Vault
seismometer will ensure that you have a properly prepared site and the tools and materials
you need readily available. Follow these recommendations when preparing for your
installation:
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