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MaxiMet GMX200 Compact Weather Station

GMX200 Wind Speed & Direction Sensor with Compass

The MaxiMet GMX200 is an ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor with an electronic compass. This enables the unit to provide apparent wind measurements, average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data is also provided. The optional GPS also provide compensated wind speed and direction readings, making the instrument ideal for wind monitoring on vehicle and vessels. The data is output in serial formats – RS232, RS485. SDI12, NMEA and MODBUS.

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GMX200 Weather Station

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Description

Wind

  • 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)

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)

Parameter Specifications

Parameter Range Resolution Accuracy Units of Measure
Wind Speed 0-60m/s 0.01m/s 0.3m/s (0-10m/s)
3% (10-40m/s)
5% (40/60m/s)		 m/s, Km/h, mph,
kts, ft/min
Wind Direction 0-360° 1° ±3° (0.5-40m/s)
±5° (40-60m/s)		 Degrees
Compass 0-360° 1° ±3° Degrees

GMX200 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
Consumption: 22mA (GPS +10mA)
IP Rating: IP66
Operational Temperature Range: -35 to +70°C
CE Marking: Yes
Dimensions: 169.5 x 142 x 142mm
Weight: 0.5Kg
Origin: UK
Warranty: 24 Months

Associated Research Paper

The University of Texas, USA - Predicting the downwind concentration of a pollutant

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GMX200 Wind Sensor

1957-0200-60-000

£1,202.00

MaxiMet GMX200 ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor with an electronic compass. Measures wind speed and direction WMO wind averages and gusts. Serial data output – RS232, RS485. SDI12, NMEA and MODBUS.
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GMX200-GPS Wind Sensor

1957-0200-60-100

£1,398.00

MaxiMet GMX200 ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor with an electronic compass and GPS Measures wind speed and direction WMO wind averages and gusts. True and apparent wind. Height above sea level . Sunrise/sunset. Position of the sun. Twilight. MSL pressure. Serial data output – RS232, RS485. SDI12, NMEA and MODBUS.
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£123.00

MaxiMet 1.8 Metre RS232 to USB converter including 5vDC power and communication configuration cable (9 way MaxiMet connector fitted one end and USB connector at the other end). Simplifies the connection of the MaxiMet units to a PC
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£272.00

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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£155.82

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.
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