Gill Instruments
MaxiMet Marine GMX260
ClimateMeteorological Station & Sensors
MaxiMet Marine GMX260 combines IP68 environmental protection with high quality sensors for marine environments
- Works over a wide wind speed range (0‑60 m/s) with good accuracy and resolution
- Multiple output / communication protocols (RS232, RS485, Modbus, NMEA, SDI‑12, etc.)
- Low power and rugged build enabled for solar / remote / IoT / maritime deployments
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Overview
The MaxiMet Marine GMX260 is a compact, ultrasonic weather station designed for harsh marine environments. It measures wind speed and direction with no moving parts and includes a 6-axis compass for tilt compensation. With IP66/IP68 protection, low power use, and multiple data outputs (RS485, NMEA, Modbus, etc.), it’s ideal for buoys, vessels, ports, and offshore installations.
Typical applications
- Marine environments including marine buoys and unmanned surface vessels
- Helidecks
- Ports and harbours
- Offshore wind farms
- Low power/solar powered deployments and IoT applications
Key Features
- MaxiMet Marine GMX260 provides 2 measured parameters: Wind speed & direction, optional GPS function
- IP68 and IP66 environmental protection
- 6-axis compass
- High quality, accurate, solid-state sensors
- Compact design with robust construction
- Multiple additional derived parameters such as gust (WMO compliant), average wind speed and corrected direction
- Optional integrated GPS capability available to provide location, GPS timestamp and calculation of true wind if the platform is moving
- Commonly available connector suitable for corrosive environment
Benefits
- Based on the GMX200, highly deployed in harsh marine applications, and now with additional environmental protection including temporary submersion
- 6-axis compass compensates for tilt and provides pitch & roll data
- No moving parts increases reliability and reduces maintenance requirements
- Multiple output protocols offer a range of integration options
- Easy to set up, integrate and install
- Suitable for use with battery or solar systems in low power mode
Specifications
WIND SPEED |
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| Range | 0-60 m/s |
| Accuracy |
0-10 m/s 0.3 m/s RMSE 10-40 m/s 3% RMSE 40-60 m/s 5% RMSE |
| Resolution | 0.01 m/s |
| Starting threshold | 0.01 m/s |
| Units of measurement | m/s, km/h, mph, kts, ft/min |
WIND DIRECTION |
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| Range | 0-360° |
| Accuracy |
0.5 m/s-40 m/s ±3 ° 40-60 m/s ±5 |
| Resolution | 1° |
| Units of measurement | degrees |
OUTPUTS |
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| Digital comms modes |
RS232, RS422 RS485, SDI-12 |
| Protocols |
ASCII, SDI-12 v1.3, NMEA 0183 MODBUS (RTU and ASCII) |
| Data outputs rates | 1/s, 1/min, 1/hour, or polled |
POWER SUPPLY |
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| Input voltage | 5-30 VDC |
| Average current consumption @ 12 VDC |
28 mA continuous mode (std unit) +9 mA with GPS option 1.3 mA eco-power mode (no GPS, 1/hr) |
MECHANICAL |
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| Construction | UV stabilized thermoplastic |
| Fittings | Fit to 44.45 mm (1.75 in) pole or mast |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Connector type | M12 8-way |
ENVIRONMENTAL |
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| Protection class | IP66 & IP68 |
| Operating temp. | -35°C to +70°C |
| Storage temp. | -40°C to +70°C |
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (supplied with product) |
| MaxiMet product |
| Mating connector |
| MetSet software*, to set-up and configure MaxiMet (comms mode, measurement units, reporting intervals, derived parameters, etc.) |
| MetView software*, to view reported parameters |
| MaxiMet Marine User Manual* |
| * Downloadable from Gill Instruments website |
OPTIONS |
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| GPS | Available as an option. Enables reporting of location, height, real time clock, true wind (for vehicle mounting applications |
WARRANTY |
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| Warranty | 24 months |
Drawing
Downloads
| 1957-032-MaxiMet-GMX260-Issue-2 | Download1957-032-MaxiMet-GMX260-Issue-2 |
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