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GMX260 Marine Weather Station for Wind Speed & Direction

The MaxiMet GMX260 Marine is similar to the GMX200 with an improved environmental protection, IP68, 6-axis compass and M12 Connection. Allowing it to survive harsh weather conditions encountered by buoys and unmanned surface vessels, including short-term immersion and compensation for tilt with pitch and roll data. Wind speed and direction is measured using an ultrasonic sensor above the main housing. Outputs are available as RS232, RS485. SDI12, NMEA and MODBUS.

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GMX260 Weather Station

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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 1° ±3° (0.5-40m/s)
±5° (40-60m/s)
Degrees
Compass 0-360° 1° ±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

Product

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Price

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1957-0260-60-000

£1,432.00

MaxiMet Marine GMX260 Compact Weather Station. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed and Direction and 6-Axis Compass. Compass allows compensations for tilt and provides pitch & roll data. Outputs: RS232, 422, 485 (ASCII), SDI-12, NMEA, MODBUS. Power Supply: 5-30vDC (Consumption 28mA @ 12vDC).

1957-0260-60-100

£1,622.00

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).

1957-PK-155

£157.33

1.8m M12 to USB Configuration Cable for the Maximet Marine, GMX560, Weather Stations. Configuration cable provides 5V power to the Maximet and allows for an RS232 Connection 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.

1771-PK-130

£363.99

Mounting Bracket for Maximet Marine. Can be Side or End Mounted to a 25-50mm Diameter Pole

1957-PK-150

£33.00

Spare Connector Suitable for the Maximet Marine, GMX560, Weather Stations.

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