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MaxiMet GMX531 Weather Station

GMX531 Weather Station – Wind, Temp, RH, Pressure, Solar & Precipitation

The MaxiMet GMX531 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 an external tipping bucket rain gauge (included). The data is output in serial formats – RS232, RS485. SDI12, NMEA and MODBUS.

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GMX531 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)

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)

Kalyx Rain Gauge


The Kalyx tipping bucket rain gauge provides excellent performance in tropical or heavy convective precipitation locations. The low power Kaylx connects via a 20 metre cable that the user can cut to length. The sensor has a tipping bucket mechanism which automatically tips when precipitation accumulates inside of it. Total precipitation is determined by the number of tips.

An adjustable mounting plate compensates for uneven surfaces and the unique aerodynamic shape of the rain gauge reduces the effects of wind blown rain being carried away from the collecting vessel. The tipping bucket includes a drain hole and does not need to be emptied.

Readings

  • 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° 1° ±3° (0.5-40m/s)
±5° (40-60m/s)		 Degrees
Compass 0-360° 1° ±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 0.1hPa ±0.4hPa (Absolute)
±0.8hPa (Relative)		 hPa, mBar, mmHg, InHg
Solar Irradiance 0-1,600W/m² 1W/m² W/m²
Rainfall 0 to 120mm/Hr 0.2mm/tip 98% (20mm/Hr)
96% (50mm/Hr)
95% (120mm/Hr)		 mm or Inch

GMX531 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: 60mA (GPS +10mA, Heating +400mA)
IP Rating: IP66
Operational Temperature Range: -35 to +70°C (-40 to +70°C with Heating)
CE Marking: Yes
Dimensions: GMX 264 x 142 x 142mm
Rain Gauge 224 x 133.2 x 133.2mm
Weight: GMX 0.8Kg
Rain Gauge 0.4Kg, 1Kg inc Base Plate
Origin: UK
Warranty: 24 Months

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1957-0531-60-000

£2,958.00

MaxiMet GMX531 Compact Weather Station. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Irradiance, 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 60mA @ 12vDC).
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1957-0531-60-100

£3,142.00

MaxiMet GMX531 Compact Weather Station with GPS. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Irradiance, 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 70mA @ 12vDC).
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1957-0531-60-001

£3,134.00

MaxiMet GMX531 Compact Weather Station with Heating. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Irradiance, 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 460mA @ 12vDC).
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1957-0531-60-101

£3,317.00

MaxiMet GMX531 Compact Weather Station with GPS and Heating. Measured Parameters: Relative Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Irradiance, 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 470mA @ 12vDC).
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MaxiMet 1.8 Metre RS232 to USB converter

1957-10-065

£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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