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adam garcia
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Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/12/2012 1:00 PM

Does anyone know any Manufacturers of Sun Shields in the Houston Texas area?

Or can some one give me an average cost of such a product.

I am planning on using ROSEMOUNT transmitters, I need Sun Shields to go with it, but my supplier said he never has used them before.
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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/12/2012 1:02 PM

I think they are also called Sun Shades and Canopies.
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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/12/2012 1:15 PM

I suspect that any sun shield used on one of these transducers will be a custom "tin knocker" design made for the location.

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06/12/2012 1:33 PM

I agree with redfred: a tin shop (someone who makes HVAC ducts) should be able to crank one out easily, to your specifications, for a reasonable amount of money.

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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/12/2012 1:40 PM

Google GRP Polyshades
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06/12/2012 1:44 PM

UAE is in the Houston area?

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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/13/2012 1:19 AM

Go to just about ANY big box hardware store and pick up some 4" aluminum dryer vent material (usually in either 24" or 48" lengths and a tin snip.

When you determine how long the shield needs to be to protect your transmitter, use the snip to cut it 2 inches longer, then cut 1 inch wide by 2 inch long "legs" on each corner and bend down to attach to the surface where the transmitter is mounted with sheet metal screws or glue on with silicone.

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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/13/2012 9:06 AM

Exactly the technique I'd expect any good tin knocker would perform. I'm all for frugality, but I think you're missing a point here. If the OP needs us to tell them how to build a sun shield, then why not help somebody else to get a job?

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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/13/2012 9:55 PM

Why do you believe that after market shading is required for equipment that is designed to operate in an outdoor environment?

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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/14/2012 8:51 AM

I am not sure if the conditions in Texas are the same as here in the eastern side of South Africa, if it is sun shields of some sort is essential for your equipment. I have lost transmitters etc due to sunlight damage. LCD displays are likley to fail first. All of the previouse posts with suggestions as to what to use for sun shields are good suggestions.
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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/15/2012 8:53 AM

Hi

I would suggest buying steel plate let say 1.2mmTHk Stainless steel, hire a welder and fitter to fabricate to accordance to your requirement.

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Re: Sun Shields for Transmitters

06/16/2012 12:20 AM

I still can't figure why OP needs a sun shield.

For example....

http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20Rosemount%20Documents/00813-0100-4801.pdf

....makes no mention of shading requirements.

Metallic shading would need to consider the impact of the radio link (wireless).

If OP still wants sun shading then consider lashing an upturned plastic bucket over the transmitter.

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