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MaxiMet Marine GMX260 Compact Weather Station with GPS. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, 6-Axis Compass Heading, GPS Location, Heading and Speed. Compass allows compensations for tilt and provides pitch & roll data. 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. Outputs: RS232, 422, 485 (ASCII), SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus. Power Supply: 5-30vDC (Consumption 37mA @ 12vDC).

£1,622.00

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GMX260 Weather Station

Description

Features

  • MaxiMet Marine GMX260 provides 2 measured parameters: Wind speed and Wind direction.
  • IP68 environmental protection allowing short-term immersion
  • 6-axis compass for tilt compensation, plus pitch and roll readings.
  • High quality, accurate, solid-state sensors.
  • Compact design with robust construction.
  • Multiple additional derived parameters
  • Optional integrated GPS capability available to provide location, GPS timestamp and calculation of true wind if the platform isn’t fixed.
  • Commonly available connector suitable for corrosive environment.
  • Optional low power heating.

Applications

  • Marine environments including: Marine buoys; Unmanned surface vessels.
  • Helidecks.
  • Port and harbours
  • Offshore wind farms.
  • Low power deployments and IoT applications.

Wind

  • Relative Wind Speed & Direction. Relative to the North Marker
  • Average Wind Speed & Direction. Short and Long Term Averages
  • Compass Corrected Wind. Corrected to Magnetic North
  • True Wind & Direction. Corrected by GPS & Compass (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
  • Number of Satellites Visible

Inclinometer/Compass

  • 3-Axis Compass Heading &  3-Axis Pitch and Roll
  • Compass Reading (0-359° Magnetic North)
  • ±89.9° X -Tilt. +ve Unit Tipped East, -ve West
  • ±89.9° Y -Tilt. +ve Unit Tipped 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 0-359° No Dead Band ±3° (0.5-40m/s)
±5° (40-60m/s)
Degrees
Compass 0-360° ±3° Degrees

GMX260 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: 28mA (GPS +9mA, Heating +400mA)
IP Rating: IP66 & IP68 Rated (1m for 1 hour)
Operational Temperature Range: -35 to +70°C (-40 to +70°C with Heating)
CE Marking: Yes
Dimensions: 169.5 x 142 x 142mm
Weight: 0.5Kg
Origin: UK
Warranty: 24 Months

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