ULTRASONIC WEATHER STATIONS
You can’t move the weather. You can move the measurement.
From compact integrated MaxiMet systems to configurable MetConnect stations with separately positioned sensors, Gill provides weather measurement for installations where you measure can matter as much as what you measure.
Simulated day of weather. Move your pointer side to side to scrub through it.
- Several parameters, one instrumentMaxiMet measures multiple weather parameters from a single mounting point
- Sensors where they belongMetConnect separates the sensors so each can be positioned independently
- Built for vessels and offshoreMaxiMet Marine for vessels, buoys and offshore platforms
- Fits the wider systemCommunications, outputs and power, specified by model
The measurement
A weather station measures more than the weather
The quality and usefulness of environmental data depend partly on where and how it is measured. Wind, temperature, humidity and pressure can each have different installation considerations.
Bringing everything into one compact instrument can make sense for one site, while separating sensors can be more appropriate where individual measurements need different positions.
That is why Gill offers both integrated and configurable approaches rather than forcing every application into the same physical arrangement.
Integrated
MaxiMet measures several parameters from one compact instrument and one mounting point.
Separable
MetConnect separates the sensors so each can sit where the application or standard needs it.
Marine
MaxiMet Marine adds a 6-axis compass and IP68 for vessels, buoys and offshore platforms.
Ultrasonic wind
Wind from WindSonic ultrasonic technology, 0 to 60 m/s, with nothing rotating.
The range
Build the station around the site
Weather measurement does not always happen in a convenient location. Gill's range covers compact integrated systems and configurable stations where individual sensors can be positioned independently.
MaxiMet
One instrument. One installation point. Multiple weather measurements in a single compact station, with the model chosen around the measurement set.
MaxiMet Marine
When the weather station moves too. Integrated weather measurement for vessels, buoys and offshore platforms, with a 6-axis compass.
MaxiMet Heat Stress
When the heat is the hazard. WBGT and Thermal Work Limit calculated onboard one compact MaxiMet, for worker safety.
MetConnect
When each sensor needs its own position. Separate sensors positioned independently, with inputs for third-party analogue, Pt100 and contact-closure sensors.
No single Weather stations does all of that. Our team can suggest a pairing.
Choosing between them
Where the measurement happens matters
The weather may be the same, but the installation rarely is. The choice starts with the site, then works back to the measurements, configuration and system requirements. There are fourteen MaxiMet models: the range narrows first by the measurements required, before configuration and installation details determine the final model.
| Specification | One installation pointMaxiMet | The platform movesMaxiMet Marine | Heat is the hazardMaxiMet Heat Stress | Each sensor in its placeMetConnect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose it when | The required measurements can be made from one location | The station operates on a vessel, buoy or offshore platform | You need WBGT or Thermal Work Limit for worker safety | Measurements need different positions, or your own sensors join in |
| Architecture | Integrated, one housing, one cable | Integrated, marine build | Integrated, with black globe | Separable sensors on a hub box |
| Measures | Wind, T/H/P, rainfall, solar, by model | Wind, plus T/H/P on GMX560 | Wind, T/H/P, black globe, WBGT, TWL | T/H/P, wind on One, plus your own sensors |
| Wind | 0 to 60 m/s | 0 to 60 m/s | 0 to 60 m/s | 0 to 60 m/s on One, remote anemometer on THP |
| Rainfall | Optical, or TruMet on GMX550 and GMX551 | No | No | Through the contact-closure input |
| Ingress protection | IP66 | IP66 and IP68 | IP66 | IP66 and IP67 hub box |
| Weight | 0.5 to 1.1 kg, by model | 0.5 or 0.7 kg | 1.29 kg | 3.0 kg hub box |
| Datasheet | Datasheet | Datasheet | Datasheet | Datasheet |
Integration
The station is only half the system
Weather data has somewhere to go. Communications, outputs, power, mounting and the receiving equipment all form part of the specification.
A weather station needs to fit the wider system as well as the physical installation. The individual product pages set out the available interfaces, configuration options and technical information for each station.
MaxiMet
One compact instrument. A lot of weather.
MaxiMet brings multiple environmental measurements together in a single compact weather station. With fourteen models in the range, configuration can be selected around the measurement set required by the application.
It is a practical approach where the installation benefits from keeping the station compact and the measurements together. Marine installations add another variable, the platform itself, which is what MaxiMet Marine is built for.
MetConnect
Put each measurement where it belongs
Sometimes the best way to measure several environmental parameters is not to put every sensor in the same place. MetConnect separates the sensors so they can be positioned independently.
That makes the system suitable for installations where measurement location matters, or where applicable standards require different sensors to occupy different positions.
- Sensors separated by height, in line with WMO recommendations
- Third-party analogue, Pt100 and contact-closure inputs
- TruMet PW100 through the contact-closure rain input
- Free MetSet configuration and MetView display software
Outputs by model
Communications, outputs and power are specified by model. Check them against the receiving system before choosing.
See technical information →Add rainfall
TruMet PW100 pairs with MaxiMet GMX550 and GMX551 and with MetConnect. The GMX603 has TruMet rainfall built in.
Explore rainfall →Applications
The site changes. So does the station.
Weather measurement may be required on a fixed installation, vessel, buoy, offshore platform or another exposed location. Each creates different requirements for sensor position, environmental protection, power, communications and the measurements themselves.
Solar sitesSite weather and solar radiation for solar farm monitoring, from MaxiMet solar models or a MetConnect beside the array.Solar site monitoring →
AgricultureCompact weather measurement for agricultural monitoring, from wind and rainfall to temperature, humidity and pressure.Agriculture →
Transport and road weatherCompact stations for roads, bridges and other infrastructure where the weather changes how an asset is operated.Transport and infrastructure →
Marine and offshoreMaxiMet Marine on vessels, buoys and offshore platforms, with a 6-axis compass for a moving platform.Marine and offshore →
Reference monitoringMetConnect where sensors need separating by height, for research and long-term environmental records.Reference and long-term monitoring →
Airports and aviationWeather measurement for airport weather systems, where siting and formal requirements matter.Airport weather systems →Technical information
Specify the station around the measurement
| Specification | MaxiMet | MaxiMet Marine | MaxiMet Heat Stress | MetConnect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Integrated | Integrated, marine build | Integrated, with black globe | Separable sensors |
| Measures | Wind, T/H/P, rainfall, solar, by model | Wind, plus T/H/P on GMX560 | Wind, T/H/P, black globe, WBGT, TWL | T/H/P, wind on One, third-party inputs |
| Wind | 0 to 60 m/s | 0 to 60 m/s | 0 to 60 m/s | 0 to 60 m/s on One |
| Ingress protection | IP66 | IP66 and IP68 | IP66 | IP66 and IP67 hub box |
| Weight | 0.5 to 1.1 kg, by model | 0.5 or 0.7 kg | 1.29 kg | 3.0 kg hub box |
| Models | GMX200, 240, 300, 301, 400, 500, 501, 550, 551, 600, 603 | GMX260, GMX560 | GMX552 | One, THP |
| Status | Current | Current | Current | Current |
Before selecting a weather station, consider the measurements required, where each measurement needs to be taken, fixed or moving platform, installation environment, available space, power, communications and outputs, required standards or approvals, mounting arrangement and the receiving system. Each range page carries the detailed specification and documentation needed to establish the configuration.
Technical resources
Brochures, manuals and datasheets for Gill weather stations
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a weather station?
A weather station combines sensors and instrumentation to measure environmental conditions such as wind, temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure. Gill weather stations are available in integrated and configurable formats for different installation requirements.
What does a weather station measure?
Weather stations can measure different combinations of environmental parameters, including wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure. The measurements available depend on the specific weather station and configuration.
What is the difference between an integrated and configurable weather station?
An integrated weather station combines multiple measurements within one instrument. A configurable weather station uses separate sensors that can be positioned independently. The choice depends on where each measurement needs to be made and how the installation is configured.
Why does sensor location matter in a weather station?
The location of a sensor can affect the measurement it makes. Separating sensors can allow individual measurements to be positioned appropriately for the installation or applicable measurement standard.
How do I choose a weather station?
Start with the measurements required and where they need to be made. Then consider the installation environment, available space, power, communications, mounting arrangement and any applicable standards or approvals.
Can a weather station connect to an existing system?
Available interfaces and outputs depend on the specific weather station and configuration. The individual product specification should be checked against the requirements of the receiving system.
What is MaxiMet?
MaxiMet is Gill’s compact integrated weather station range, combining multiple environmental measurements within a single instrument. The range currently includes fourteen models with different measurement configurations.
What is MaxiMet Marine?
MaxiMet Marine is an integrated weather station for vessels, buoys and offshore platforms. It provides weather measurement in marine installations where the platform and operating environment form part of the application requirements.
What is MetConnect?
MetConnect is Gill’s flexible professional weather station platform, using separate sensors that can be positioned independently. It is suited to applications where one fixed sensor configuration is not sufficient.
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