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MaxiMet GMX551 Weather Station
  • MaxiMet GMX551 Weather Station

GMX551 Weather Station - Wind, Temp, RH, Pressure, Solar & Precipitation

Quick Overview

The MaxiMet GMX551 is a combined instrument mounted inside three double louvered, naturally aspirated radiation shields for the measurement of wind speed and direction, ambient temperature, humidity, pressure, solar radiation and rainfall utilising and external tipping bucket rain gauge (not included). The data is output in serial formats - RS232, RS485. SDI12, NMEA and MODBUS.
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Details

WindGMX551 Dimensions

  • Relative Wind Speed & Direction. Relative to the North Marker
  • Average Wind Speed & Direction. Short and Long Term Averages
  • Corrected Wind. Corrected to Magnetic North
  • True Wind & Direction. Corrected by GPS (Option).
  • Gust Speed & Direction (WMO)
  • Corrected Gust Speed & Direction (WMO) (Requires GPS)


Temperature & Relative Humidity

  • Air Temperature and Relative Humidity
  • Calculated Dew Point and Absolute Humidity
  • Wet Bulb Temperature (When Temperature <-20 and <50°C, 5-99%RH)
  • Heat Index (When Temperature >23.88°C)
  • Wind Chill (When Temperature <10°C and wind speed >1.5m/s


Barometric Pressure

  • Barometric Pressure
  • Pressure at Sea Level
  • Pressure at Station
  • Air Density


Solar Irradiance

  • ISO Approved Solar Irradiance Readings
  • Sunshine Hours (Daily Duration over 150W/m²)


GPS (Option)

  • GPS Location (Longitude, Latitude)
  • GPS Height
  • Real Time Clock
  • GPS Heading
  • GPS Speed
  • GPS Status


Inclinometer/Compass

  • Compass Reading (0-359° Magnetic North)
  • X-Tilt. +ve East, -ve West
  • Y-Tilt. +ve North, -ve South
  • Z Orientation, +1 Normal Upright, -1 Inverted Position
  • X & Y Can Provide 2 Decimal Points for Easy Installation.


Additional Parameters

  • Twilight. (Civil, Nautical and Astronomical)
  • Time of Sunrise, Solar Noon, Sunset (Location Required)
  • Position of the Sun
  • Supply Voltage
  • System Status
  • System Time and Date (RTC with GPS Option)
  • Custom User Information (up to 16 character)


External Rain Gauge

  • Can Be Used With Any Pulse Output Rain Sensor
  • Precipitation Total
  • Precipitation Intensity
  • Precipitation Status


Parameter Specifications

Parameter Range Resolution Accuracy Units of Measure
Wind Speed 0-60m/s 0.01m/s 0.3ms (0-10m/s)
3% (10-40m/s)
5% (40/60m/s)
m/s, Km/h, mph,
kts, ft/min
Wind Direction 0-360° ±3° (0.5-40m/s)
±5° (40-60m/s)
Degrees
Compass 0-360° ±3° Degrees
Temperature -40 to +70°C 0.1°C ±0.3°C °C, F or °K
Humidity 0-100%RH 1%RH Typically ±2%RH %RH, g/m²
Dew Point -40 to +70°C 0.1°C   °C, F or °K
Pressure 300-1,250hPa 1hPa ±0.4hPa (Absolute)
±0.8hPa (Relative)
hPa, mBar, mmHg, InHg
Solar Irradiance 0-1,600W/m² 1W/m²   W/m²
Rainfall Up to 1000mm/Hr 0.000 up to
9.998mm/tip
  mm or Inch


GMX551 Specifications

Output Rate: 1Hz, 1 reading per minute, 1 Reading per hour, or Polled Mode
Digital Comms: RS232, RS485, RS422, SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus, ASCII
Power Supply: 5-30vDC (10-35vDC with Heating)
Consumption @ 12vDC: 25mA + Rain Sensor (GPS +10mA, Heating +400mA)
IP Rating: IP66
Operational Temperature Range: -35 to +70°C (-40 to +70°C with Heating)
CE Marking: Yes
Dimensions: 264 x 142 x 142mm
Weight: 0.8Kg
Origin: UK
Warranty: 24 Months

Availability: Stock Item

 

Components / Downloads

For further information, technical advice, or a quotation please call or email us. If you are not sure which product you need one of our technical sales advisors will be happy to discuss your application. We also accept company purchase orders by fax or post. Credit card orders can also be placed over the phone for any product.

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GMX551 Compact Weather Station
1957-0551-60-000
1957-0551-60-000

MaxiMet GMX551 Compact Weather Station. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Irradiance, Pulse Input for Rainfall and 2-Axis Compass Heading. Derived Parameters: Average Wind Speed & Direction, Corrected Direction, Gust Speed & Direction, Dew Point, Wet Bulb Temperature, Wind Chill, Heat Index, Absolute Humidity, Air Density, Pressure at Sea Level, Sunshine Hours, Total Rainfall and Rainfall Intensity. Outputs: RS232, RS422, RS485 (ASCII), SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus. Power Supply: 5-30vDC (Consumption 25mA + Rain Sensor @ 12vDC).

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£2,285.00
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1957-0551-60-100
1957-0551-60-100

MaxiMet GMX551 Compact Weather Station with GPS. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Irradiance, Pulse Input for Rainfall, 2-Axis Compass Heading, GPS Location, Heading and Speed. Derived Parameters: Average Wind Speed & Direction, Corrected Direction, Gust Speed & Direction, True Wind Speed and Direction correcting for misalignment or motion, Height above Sea Level, Dew Point, Wet Bulb Temperature, Wind Chill, Heat Index, Absolute Humidity, Air Density, Pressure at Sea Level, Sunshine Hours, Total Rainfall and Rainfall Intensity. Outputs: RS232, RS422, RS485 (ASCII), SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus. Power Supply: 5-30vDC (Consumption 35mA + Rain Sensor @ 12vDC).

£2,460.00
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GMX551 Compact Weather Station with Heating
1957-0551-60-001
1957-0551-60-001

MaxiMet GMX551 Compact Weather Station with Heating. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Irradiance, Pulse Input for Rainfall and 2-Axis Compass Heading. Derived Parameters: Average Wind Speed & Direction, Corrected Direction, Gust Speed & Direction, Dew Point, Wet Bulb Temperature, Wind Chill, Heat Index, Absolute Humidity, Air Density, Pressure at Sea Level, Sunshine Hours, Total Rainfall and Rainfall Intensity. Outputs: RS232, RS422, RS485 (ASCII), SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus. Power Supply: 5-30vDC (Consumption 425mA + Rain Sensor @ 12vDC).

£2,452.00
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1957-0551-60-101
1957-0551-60-101

MaxiMet GMX551 Compact Weather Station with GPS and Heating. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Irradiance, Pulse Input for Rainfall, 2-Axis Compass Heading, GPS Location, Heading and Speed. Derived Parameters: Average Wind Speed & Direction, Corrected Direction, Gust Speed & Direction, True Wind Speed and Direction correcting for misalignment or motion, Height above Sea Level, Dew Point, Wet Bulb Temperature, Wind Chill, Heat Index, Absolute Humidity, Air Density, Pressure at Sea Level, Sunshine Hours, Total Rainfall and Rainfall Intensity. Outputs: RS232, RS422, RS485 (ASCII), SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus. Power Supply: 10-30vDC (Consumption 435mA + Rain Sensor @ 12vDC).

£2,627.00
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Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges
1957-PK-069
1957-PK-069
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge (Kalyx) for use with GMX550 and GMX551
£424.00
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TR-525I
TR-525I
6" Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge, resolution 1 pulse per 0.01" (0.254 mm). Anodised aluminium collector and 25ft of cable.
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£445.49
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TR-525MET
TR-525MET
6" Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge, resolution 1 pulse per 0.2mm. Black anodised aluminium collector with tipping bucket rain collector. Two terminal block connection for connection to LogBox, or other monitoring devices. Can be cabled to desired length.
£597.00
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Connection Cable for Rain Bucket
1957-10-066
1957-10-066
20m Cable for Tipping Rain Bucket Connector on GMX Weather Station. Flying lead for tipping rain bucket
£109.00
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MaxiMet Configuration Cable
1957-10-065
1957-10-065
1.8m RS232 to USB Configuration Cable for the Maximet Weather Stations. Configuration cable provides 5V power to the Maximet and allows for the 9-way Maximet connector to connect to a PC for the initial set up and configuration. GMX should be in Safe Mode to allow for configuration and the adaptor cable is not weatherproof and should not be used one units are installed on site.
£117.00
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Mounting Bracket
1771-PK-115
1771-PK-115
Anodized Aluminium Bracket for mounting to pole and wall. Includes an aluminium sensor adaptor for WindSonic or MaxiMet, fully anodised to reduce corrosion. The Bracket uses a mounting clamp suitable for attaching to a vertical pipe with a diameter of 30-58mm. When mounting the MaxiMet, consider the position, orientation and alignment of the unit. Mount at the top of a pipe to ensure a clear unobstructed measurement view. Kit includes stainless steel mounting bolts, multiple earth points and wall / pole mounting kit
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£259.00
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Portable Tripod
M-TPB
M-TPB
Weather station tripod mounting kit with 2m pole. The legs on this tripod are not adjustable for uneven surfaces and ground should be levelled prior to installation. ¼" stake kit (M-SKB), ½" Stake kit (M-SKA), Guy wire kit (M-GWA) and Grounding kit (M-GKA) are available separately.
£155.82
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Tripod Accessories
WINDSONIC-MOUNT
WINDSONIC-MOUNT
Mounting adaptor for connecting the WindSonic wind sensors or MaxiMet compact weather stations to the M-TPB tripod. Provides a direct mounting to the top of the tripod for an unobstructed placement of the mounted sensors. Ideal for solar radiation, wind and rain sensors.
£41.50
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WINDSONIC-MASTBASE

Mounting adaptor to protect the cable of the WindSonic wind sensors or MaxiMet compact weather stations as it exits the bottom of the M-TPB tripod.

£41.50
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M-GWA
Guy Wire Kit for the M-TPA or M-TPB tripods. Can be secured to Stakes spaced around the 2m tripod at a distance of 3 or 4 m, or to the tripod legs of the 3m tripod. This helps secure the tripod in place and reduces any movement due to wind.
£114.16
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M-SKA
Stake Kit for the M-TPB tripod. Allows the Guy Wires to be secured to Stakes spaced evenly around the tripod at a distanced of 3 to 4m. Stake Kit includes 3 x ½" Stakes and S-Hooks.
£70.81
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Accessories
1405-PK-069
Spare 9 way mating connector. Suitable for all WindSonic plastic versions, WindSonic M Non-Analogue and MaxiMet sensor and weather stations.
£60.00
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WINDSONIC-CAB
Cable assembly to connect Windsonic or MaxiMet unit to external data logger or display. Includes inline multipole connector for WindSonic or MaxiMet and flying leads, cable length 6.5 metres. Other lengths available on request.
£80.00
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