Gill MaxiMet GMX600

The Gill MaxiMet GMX600 combines the GMX100, GMX200 and GMX300 into a single unit. It is extremely compact, robust and lightweight enabling accurate measurement of wind speed, wind direction and precipitation plus a wide range of weather parameters.

Three double-louvered naturally aspirated radiation shields deliver long term highly accurate weather data. Parameters measured include temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, absolute humidity, air density and wet bulb temperature. In addition, an integrated optical rain gauge senses rainfall as it hits its surface, automatically measuring the raindrops’ size and quantity. It then records the data from which it calculates and formats the output as if it were a traditional tipping bucket rain gauge in serial format.

In addition, a solid state ultrasonic sensor provides extremely accurate wind speed and direction measurements. An electronic compass comes as standard which delivers apparent wind, WMO wind averages and gust data.

The optional GPS adds the benefit of a true wind measurement, height above sea level, latitude, and longitude, and simplifies installation by automatically finding north.

The result is an extremely durable and cost effective maintenance free weather station widely used for applications such as agriculture, health & safety, transport, education, energy and building controls.

Richard Paul Russell Ltd. can connect the sensor to the WeatherFile.com website where data can be viewed using any internet connected device and downloaded for detailed analysis in a .CSV file format.

NOTE: The Optical Sensor provides a General Indication only of rainfall levels for use in situations where low maintenance is required. Use a tipping bucket or equivalent with a MaxiMet (e.g. GMX531, GMX550 and GMX551) where reference quality precipitation measurements are required.

Features

• Temperature, humidity and pressure sensor
• Naturally aspirated
• UV stable radiation shield
• Dust and precipitation protected
• Wind sensor
• Wind speed & direction
• Apparent wind
• WMO wind averages, gusts
• Built in compass
• GPS *Optional provides true wind, latitude, longitude and height above sea level
• Precipitation sensor
• Optical rain gauge
• No moving parts unlike tipping bucket rain gauges
• Lightweight and compact
• Robust construction
• Low power consumption
• No moving parts
• Extremely low maintenance
• 24 months warranty

Specification

Precipitation Care & Maintenance

Users should clean the plastic dome with a soft, lint free cloth and where necessary with a non-aggressive cleaning solution ideally once a week. Where this is not possible, cleaning should be done during regularly- scheduled visits to the sensor and site. It is recommended that the rain gauge sensor should be cleanred every 3 months as a minimum.

Users can check operation of the rain gauge by performing a simple test of functionality by spraying some water using a mist nozzle similar to that used in many households for watering plants. The MaxiMet rain gauge should register incremental rain fall when sprayed with water.

NOTE: the temperature, humidity and barometer sensors are located internally and are not maintainable or replaceable by a user. Consideration should be given to checking the pressure readings against a standard every 12 months and maintaining the temperature and humidity sensor every 12-24 months. If required you can return the MaxiMet to Richard Paul Russell Ltd to check the barometer calibration, please contact us at sales@r-p-r.co.uk for more details.

Documentation

Brochures

User Manual 

Application Note

Data Sheet

• GMX 100
• GMX 200
• GMX 300
• GMX 301
• GMX 400
• GMX 500
• GMX 501
• GMX 550
• GMX 551
• GMX 600