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Gill MaxiMet GMX200 User Manual

Gill MaxiMet GMX200
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User Manual
Compact Weather Stations
(Parts 1957-0X00-60-000)
Doc No: 1957-PS-001
Issue 1
Gill Instruments Limited
Saltmarsh Park, 67 Gosport Street, Lymington,
Hampshire, SO41 9EG, UK
Tel: +44 1590 613500, Fax: +44 1590 613555
Email: anem@gillinstruments.com Website: www.gillinstruments.com
GMX200
GMX600

Table of Contents

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Gill MaxiMet GMX200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact Weather Station
Measurement ParametersWind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, pressure, rainfall
Wind Speed Range0 to 60 m/s
Humidity Range0 to 100% RH
Ingress ProtectionIP66
Wind Direction Range0 to 359 degrees
Wind Direction Accuracy±3 degrees
Humidity Accuracy±2% RH
Pressure Range600 to 1100 hPa
Pressure Accuracy±0.5 hPa
Power Supply5 to 30 V DC
OutputRS-485
ConnectivitySerial

Summary

Introduction and Device Specifications

MaxiMet Product Overview

General introduction to the MaxiMet sensor units, their robustness, and user-selectable features.

MaxiMet Sensors and Parameters

Details the standard and derived parameters measured by GMX200 and GMX600 models.

Technical Specifications Summary

Provides detailed technical specifications for wind, temperature, humidity, pressure, and rain measurements.

Installation and Setup Procedures

Pre-Installation Equipment and Cabling

Lists supplied and optional equipment, including connector and cable assembly details.

Installation Guidelines and Environmental Factors

Covers general installation advice, interference prevention, and wind exposure recommendations.

Mounting and Alignment Procedures

Details mounting tube requirements, alignment using North Pointers, and compass considerations.

Configuration and Data Management

MaxiMet Configuration with MetSet

Explains how to use the MetSet software to configure device settings, including Comms, Wind, and Reporting pages.

Communication Protocol Setup

Guides on configuring MaxiMet for SDI-12, MODBUS, and NMEA output protocols and their parameters.

Viewing MaxiMet Data Output

Describes methods for viewing data strings using MetSet software or a terminal program.

Safe Mode for Configuration Recovery

Outlines procedures for entering Safe Mode to recover communication and change settings.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Routine Maintenance and Component Care

Provides guidance on cleaning sensors, handling the unit, and servicing specific components like precipitation and wind sensors.

Fault Finding and Status Codes

Lists common problems, their solutions, and interprets sensor status and wind status codes.

Unit Return and Guarantee Information

Details procedures for returning the unit for service and warranty conditions.

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