Weather stations from Gill Instruments
Professional and scalable weather stations for a multitude of possibilities
Weather stations from Gill Instruments provide you with a professional high-end solution that matches your specific needs for real-time weather phenomenon measurements. Ultrasonic technology combined with compact and flexible designs offer you many user-customized features for your weather station.
Weather stations from Gill Instruments provide data on a multitude of weather phenomena in real-time
A multitude of sensor technology covers all needs for measuring weather conditions with Gill Instruments’ ultrasonic weather stations. With the two model programs MaxiMet (including MaxiMet Marine) and MetConnect, you will find a professional technical solution in a robust design with reliable real-time data.
The portfolio covers most needs – from basic, single weather measurements to more complex, multi-parameter setups for your professional weather station.
The main differences between MaxiMet and MetConnect from Gill Instruments
Gill Instruments’ extensive portfolio of models within the two series MaxiMet and MetConnect each have their advantages and can be adapted to any scale and number of advanced technologies you need to detect and measure.
MaxiMet’s wide model program is characterized by being compact and easy to install. This makes them a popular choice for applications where size, easy integration, and low maintenance are highly prioritized.
The MetConnect series offers a high level of flexibility, allowing different sensors to be placed at different heights in accordance with WMO (World Meteorological Organization) recommendations, as well as the possibility to connect additional sensors.
Selected technical specifications for MaxiMet and MetConnect
| MaxiMet/MaxiMet Marine | MetConnect THP/MetConnect One | |
| Wind speed | 0-60 m/s | 0-60 m/s (with integrated wind sensor) |
| Relative humidity | 0-100 % RH | 0-100 % RH |
| Air pressure | 300-1250 hPa | 300-1250 hPa |
| Rain (tipping bucket) | Option for optical or remote-controlled | Option |
| Input, user-selected | None | 2 x input, analog 4-wire Pt100 Contact closure for tipping bucket |
| Output, digital | RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12, MODBUS, NMEA | RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12, MODBUS, NMEA |
| Output, frequency | 1/sec (1Hz), 1/min, 1/hr, polled | 1Hz, 0.5Hz, 0.25Hz, polled |
| Power supply | 5–30 VDC | 5–30 VDC (some sensors may have other requirements) |
| Weight | Up to 0.8 kg | 3.0 kg |
| Operating temperature | -35-+70 °C down to -40 with heater | -35-+70 °C |
| IP rating | IP66 (IP66/68 MaxiMet Marine) | IP66/IP67 |
MaxiMet compact weather stations match many measurement needs
The weather stations of the MaxiMet program deliver precise and reliable measurements through integrated sensors in one compact unit. They are energy-efficient and can be adapted to different applications, even in power-saving environments. With minimal maintenance and the option for heating in low temperatures, MaxiMet weather stations are designed to be reliable in all conditions.
Here is the selection of functional options for the MaxiMet series
- Wind speed and direction.
- Compass, standard or 6-axis.
- Increased environmental protection, IP68 (MaxiMet Marine).
- Temperature, humidity, and air pressure.
- Precipitation.
- Solar radiation.
- Connection to tipping bucket
(tipping bucket and cable supplied separately). - Heater (optional).
- GPS (optional).
- Eco Mode (included in all models)
MaxiMet GMX: A large portfolio adapted to all demanded weather phenomena
With 10 variants in the model program for MaxiMet’s general range, you will find a solution for your weather station that matches your specific demands for weather condition measurements, covering everything from measuring, for example, wind, precipitation, humidity, and temperature to the integration of compass and GPS.
MaxiMet Marine GMX: Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions in maritime operations
MaxiMet Marine is tailored for maritime applications with precise sensors that ensure reliable weather data at sea. The weather station is energy-efficient and designed to withstand harsh marine environments, with the option for heating in cold temperatures. It requires minimal maintenance and delivers data in a user-friendly format, making it ideal for demanding maritime conditions. MaxiMet Marine is available in the GMX-260 and GMX560 versions.
Typical applications for MaxiMet
- Weather observations.
- Maritime tasks.
- Pollution monitoring.
- Building control and smart cities.
- Mobile/local observation on land-based vehicles.
- Agriculture and horticulture.
MetConnect flexible weather stations provide integrable solutions
MetConnect multi-parameter weather stations are designed to allow easy connection and integration of additional user-selected sensors, placed according to the application. This enables, for example, the connection of meteorological equipment from other nearby locations and provides high flexibility and integration for unique customizations. MetConnect is available in the versions MetConnect THP and MetConnect One and is a popular choice among national weather authorities and global multinational companies.
Typical applications for MetConnect
- Weather observations.
- Ports.
- Coastal and sea buoys.
- Environmental monitoring.
- Systems for solar energy control and monitoring.
- Agriculture and horticulture.
