MaxiMet Compact Weather Station
Description
MaxiMet is a compact, integrated weather station from Gill Instruments, combining multiple high-quality meteorological sensors into a single, low-maintenance unit. Designed for a wide range of environmental monitoring applications, MaxiMet delivers reliable, accurate data with minimal servicing.
Key Features
- High quality sensors for accurate meteorological measurements
- Configurable single line output for easy integration
- Low power mode for remote and off-grid deployments
- Minimal maintenance with no moving parts on wind measurement
- Integrated multi-sensor design in a compact housing
- Optional heating for operation in harsh winter conditions
- Comprehensive technical support from Gill Instruments
Output Protocols
RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12, MODBUS, NMEA. Weatherproof to IP66 (IP66/IP68 for marine models).
Typical Applications
- Weather observation and meteorological networks
- Marine and offshore applications
- Solar plant performance monitoring (IEC 61724-1)
- Pollution monitoring and air quality
- Horticulture and agriculture
| Measurement | |
|---|---|
| Available parameters | Wind speed and direction, air temperature, relative/absolute humidity, pressure, precipitation, solar radiation, GPS coordinates / MSL pressure / true wind / clock / longitude and latitude / sunrise / sunset / twilight, ground speed, compass, 2D coordinate/apparent wind, location, height above sea level, averaging (WMO), gust (WMO), air density, barometric pressure, wet bulb, dew point, wind chill, sensor status, heat index |
| Wind speed range | 0–60 m/s (216 km/h) |
| Wind direction range | 0–360° |
| Wind speed accuracy | ±0.3 m/s RMSE (0–10 m/s); ±3% RMSE (10–40 m/s); ±5% RMSE (40–60 m/s) |
| Wind direction accuracy | ±3° (0.5–40 m/s); ±5° (40–60 m/s) |
| Wind speed resolution | 0.01 m/s |
| Wind direction resolution | 1° |
| Air temperature accuracy | ±0.3°C (typical) |
| Air temperature resolution | 0.1°C |
| Relative humidity range | 0–100% RH |
| Relative humidity accuracy | ±2% RH (typical) |
| Measurement principle (wind) | Ultrasonic, no moving parts (Gill WindSonic technology) |
| Models in family | GMX200, GMX240, GMX260 (Marine), GMX300, GMX301, GMX400, GMX500, GMX501, GMX550, GMX551, GMX552 (Heat Stress), GMX560 (Marine), GMX600, GMX603 — parameter set varies by model |
| Heating option | Available on GMX500/501/550/551/600 for low-temperature performance |
| GPS option | Available across the range |
| Compass | Standard on most models; 6-axis compass on Marine GMX260/GMX560 |
| Outputs | |
| Output protocols | RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12, MODBUS, NMEA |
| Eco Mode | Low-power Eco Mode included on all options |
| Power Requirements | |
| Power supply | 5–30 V DC (typical; varies by model) |
| Power supply with heating | 10–30 V DC (heated models) |
| Typical current draw | ~24 mA @ 12 V DC (GMX500 representative); higher with heating option |
| Environmental | |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +70°C (with heating option; varies by model) |
| Protection rating | IP66 across all MaxiMet models; IP66 and IP68 on MaxiMet Marine GMX260 and GMX560 |
| Construction | Compact integrated multi-parameter housing; corrosion-resistant |
| Certification & Compliance | |
| Standards | Measures meteorological and environmental parameters to international standards; Solar plant performance in adherence to IEC 61724-1 (2021) |
| WMO | WMO-compliant averaging and gust calculation |
| EU & UK Declaration of Conformity | Available — see Gill Instruments downloads page |
Datasheets
- MaxiMet GMX200 Datasheet (Iss 11)
- MaxiMet GMX240 Datasheet (Iss 8)
- MaxiMet Marine GMX260 Datasheet (Iss 2)
- MaxiMet GMX300 Datasheet (Iss 9)
- MaxiMet GMX301 Datasheet (Iss 9)
- MaxiMet GMX400 Datasheet (Iss 10)
- MaxiMet GMX500 Datasheet (Iss 12)
- MaxiMet GMX501 Datasheet (Iss 12)
- MaxiMet GMX550 Datasheet (Iss 11)
- MaxiMet GMX551 Datasheet (Iss 12)
- MaxiMet GMX552 Datasheet (Iss 1)
- MaxiMet Marine GMX560 Datasheet (Iss 4)
- MaxiMet GMX600 Datasheet (Iss 13)
- MaxiMet GMX603 Datasheet (Iss 1)
Manuals
- MaxiMet User Manual (Iss 13)
- MaxiMet Marine Manual
- MaxiMet End User Accessories Datasheet (Iss 2)
- MaxiMet Marine Accessories Datasheet (Iss 2)
- WS / GMX / WO Mounting Brackets Factsheet (Iss B-2)







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