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Gill MaxiMet GMX600 User Manual

Gill MaxiMet GMX600
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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 GMX600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact Weather Station
Measurement ParametersWind speed, Wind direction, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Rainfall
Wind Speed Range0 to 60 m/s
Wind Direction Accuracy±3°
Humidity Range0 to 100% RH
Rainfall Accuracy±5%
IP RatingIP66
Wind Direction Range0 to 359°
Temperature Range-40°C to +70°C
Pressure Range600 to 1100 hPa
Rainfall MeasurementYes
Rainfall Resolution0.2 mm
Power Supply5 to 30 VDC
Digital OutputRS232, RS485, SDI-12
Data LoggingYes, internal memory
Operating Temperature-40°C to +70°C

Summary

Wind Speed and Direction Sensor

Temperature, Humidity, and Dewpoint Sensor

Barometric Pressure and Rain Sensor

Compass Sensor Details

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Wind Measurement Specifications

Range, accuracy, resolution for wind speed and direction.

Compass and Air Temperature Specs

Specs for compass range/resolution and air temp range/accuracy.

Relative Humidity Specifications

Range, accuracy, resolution, and units for relative humidity.

Dew Point and Barometric Pressure Specs

Rain and Real Time Clock Specifications

Output Specifications

Power Supply and Environmental Specs

4. PRE-INSTALLATION

4.2. Connector and Cable Assembly

Instructions for assembling the 9-way connector and cable.

9-Way Connector Assembly Steps

Completing Connector Assembly

4.3. Cabling Details

4.3.1 Cable Type Recommendations

Lists recommended cable types based on application and manufacturer.

4.3.2 Maximum Cable Lengths

Provides maximum cable lengths for various communication formats and baud rates.

4.4. Connection Pin Assignments

4.5. MaxiMet Power Supplies

Connecting to PC via RS232

Connecting to PC via RS422

Using RS485 Communication

Using SDI-12 Communication

4.10. Setup Requirements

Host System and Software Needs

Details PC interface requirements and MetSet software.

Bench System Test Procedure

Recommends a bench test to confirm configuration and functionality.

5. INSTALLATION

General Installation Guidelines

Provides overarching advice for correct installation and operation.

Interference Avoidance

Precautions to prevent electromagnetic interference affecting the unit.

Wind Exposure Guidelines

Siting recommendations to ensure accurate wind measurements and avoid turbulence.

Compass Mounting and Lanyard Attachment

Mounting Tube and Pole Recommendations

MaxiMet Alignment Procedure

6. CONFIGURING WITH METSET

GMX200 ASCII Default Settings

GMX600 Factory Default Data String

GMX600 Factory Default Settings

6.2. Configuring MaxiMet with MetSet

Example MaxiMet Device Settings Summary

MetSet Editing Screen Overview

MetSet Online Settings and Functions

MetSet Editing Pages: Comms and ASCII Setup

The Wind Configuration Page

Averaged and Gust Wind Parameters

The Temperature Configuration Page

The Pressure Configuration Page

The Humidity Configuration Page

The Precipitation Configuration Page

System and PowerUp Configuration Pages

The MODBUS Configuration Page

6.3. Polled Mode Configuration

6.4. Configuring MaxiMet Compass

Compass Declination Setting

Guidance on finding and setting magnetic declination for calibration.

6.5. Configuring MaxiMet for SDI-12

SDI-12 Commands Reference

SDI-12 Commands with CRC

6.6. Configuring MaxiMet for MODBUS

Selecting COMMS Page for MODBUS

MaxiMet MODBUS Notes and Data Encoding

6.7. Configuring MaxiMet for NMEA Output

GMX600 NMEA Data String Formats

6.8. Safe Mode Procedures

Safe Mode Method 1 via MetSet

First method for using Safe Mode with MetSet software.

Safe Mode Method 1 Continuation

Completing Safe Mode Method 1

Safe Mode Method 2 using Terminal Program

Completing Safe Mode Method 2

7. VIEWING MAXIMET DATA STRING

7.2. Viewing Data String with Terminal Program

Terminal Program Setup for Data Viewing

Setting Up and Stopping Data Logging

8. MAINTENANCE & FAULT-FINDING

8.3. Fault-finding Guide

WindStat Codes and Safe Mode

Safe Mode for Communication Recovery

How to use Safe Mode to re-establish communication.

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