Gill MetPak Base Station
£0.00 exVAT
£0.00 incVAT
The MetPak Base Station provides four parameters and should be chosen if no other parameters besides wind speed and direction need to be added in the future. The MetPak Base Station provides reference quality measurements of the basic four parameters in a robust design. Parameters measured are temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure and dew point.
Product Description
The MetPak Base Station provides four parameters and the ability to remotely add an optional Gill WindSonic 1 ultrasonic sensor to the highly accurate barometric pressure sensor and Rotronic Hygroclip HC2-S3-GI temperature/humidity probe. The design of the MetPak Base Station allows measurements to be as accurate as possible without influencing other measured parameters yet provides a compact, reference quality system. The unit is especially suitable for harsh or marine environments and is supplied with selectable Gill ASCII, NMEA SDI-12 and Modbus outputs.
Parameters measured include:
• Barometric pressure
• Temperature
• Dew point
• Relative humidity
• Optional wind speed & direction with mounting bracket and 6m cable
MetPak Base Station comes complete with: MetSet configuration software, MetView data logging/visualisation software, mounting kit to adapt to poles or masts and selectable ASCII, NMEA, SDI-12 or Modbus outputs.
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.
Applications
• Building and industrial controls
• Authorities
• Transport
• Coastal
• Agricultural
• Safety
• Educational
• Commercial
• Energy
• Emergency response
• Pollution control and plume modelling
• Weather Forecasting
• Aviation
• Environmental monitoring
• Industrial controls
• Road Weather Stations
• Coastal Weather Stations
• Sports stadium and outdoor events
• HVAC & Building Automation Control
• Lightweight, compact and durable complete weather station
• Optional ultrasonic wind sensor with no moving parts, including mounting bracket and 6m cable
• Low start up wind speed (0.01 m/s)
• True 0 to 360° operation
• Serial data output options
• Easily pole mounted
• Low power consumption for remote monitoring
• Real time output
• Simple and easy to install
• Extremely low maintenance
• 24 months warranty
• Free MetSet Configuration Software allows users to configure the output and display data provided by the MetPak. The simple interface features a range of drop-down selection boxes, providing the ability to enable or disable existing sensors and adjust output rates
• Free MetView software is also provided free with each weather station, offering a clear, intuitive display of the current weather conditions. MetView features five gauges: Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Wind Speed and Wind direction. There is also a digital readout of Dew Point
| Physical | Dimensions | 370mm height (overall) 290mm standoff (max) from face of mounting pole 142mm width |
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| Weight | 1.1 kg (including bracket) | ||
| Mounting | Vertical pipe mounting 25mm to 50mm diameter | ||
| Material | UV Stabilised white thermoplastic with gloss white painted aluminium mounting bracket (with moulded plastic V-block and stainless steel U-bolt) | ||
| Performance | Air temperature | Range | -35°C to +70°C |
| Accuracy | ± 0.1°C | ||
| Resolution | 0.1°C (0.1°F) | ||
| Units of measure | °C, °F or K | ||
| Relative humidity | Range | 0-100% RH | |
| Accuracy | ± 0.8% @ 23°C | ||
| Resolution | 0.1% RH | ||
| Units of measure | % RH | ||
| Barometric pressure | Range | 600-1100 hPa | |
| Accuracy | ±0.5hPa | ||
| Resolution | 0.1hPa | ||
| Units of measure | hPa. mbar, mmHg, InHg | ||
| Dew point | Accuracy | ± 0.15°C @ 23°C ambient temp and 20°C dew point | |
| Resolution | 0.1°C (0.1°F) | ||
| Units of measure | °C or °F | ||
| Sensors | Temperature, relative humidity & dew point | Rotronic HygroClip model HC2-S3 compensated for temperature dependency. Radiation shield 6-plate naturally aspirated |
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| Barometric pressure | Solid state device compensated for temperature dependency -20°C to +70°C | ||
| Outputs | Digital outputs | RS232, RS422 or SDI-12 | |
| Baud rates | 1200 (SDI-12) – 9600-57600 (ASCII RS232, RS422) | ||
| Protocols | ASCII or SDI-12 V1.3 | ||
| Output rate | 0.25, 0.5, 1 Hz or polled mode | ||
| Parameters output | Polar wind speed and direction or U & V vectors, barometric pressure, humidity, temperature, dew point, power supply voltage, MetPak status code, checksum | ||
| click on the Overview tab for details of the default serial output | |||
| Power | Power requirements | RS232, RS422 | 5 to 30 V dc 36 mA (output 1second) @ 12 V |
| SDI-12 | 12 V nominal (9.6 to 16 V dc) < 36 mA |
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| Environmental | Temperature | Operating range: -35°C to +70°C Storage range: -40°C to +80°C |
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| Humidity | Operating range: 0% to 100% RH | ||
| Protection Class | IP65 | ||
| Miscellaneous | Calibration | Factory calibrated | |
| Software | MetView – free software providing the means for configuring the MetPak II and reading output data | ||
The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the specification and therefore the information in this document may be subject to change
| Data sheets | |
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MetPak Brochure |
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MetPak Weather Station Data Sheet – Issue 7 |
| User Manual | |
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MetPak Base Station User Manual – Issue 2 |
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| Dew Point | |
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| 2 Analogue Inputs | |
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| Digital Input (tipping bucket rain gauge) | |
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| Optional Distribution Junction Box | |
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| Optional Gill WindSonic 1 Sensor inc Mounting Bracket & 6m Cable | |
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| Optional ARG314 Tipping Rain Bucket Gauge | |
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| Optional Kalyx Tipping Rain Bucket Gauge | |
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| MetView Visualisation Software | |
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