METSENS600

Compact Weather Sensor for Temperature, RH, Barometric Pressure, Wind, and Precipitation with Compass

The MetSENS600 compact weather sensor measures wind speed and direction via an ultrasonic sensor, as well as air temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure, in a single, combined instrument mounted inside three double-louvered, naturally aspirated radiation shields with no moving parts. An optical precipitation sensing element senses fine amounts of water. An integrated electronic compass provides apparent wind measurements. WMO average wind speed and direction and gust, temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, absolute humidity, air density, wet bulb temperature, rainfall total, and rainfall intensity data are provided. The MetSENS600 is compatible and easily integrated with the MeteoPV Solar Resource Platform and any Campbell Scientific data logger using SDI-12, RS-485, ModbusRS-485, or NMEA RS-232.

Benefits and Features

  • Quality measurements
  • Fast and simple to install
  • Compact, integrated design
  • Lightweight and robust

Specifications

Measurements Made Air temperature, barometric pressure, precipitation, relative humidity, wind direction, and wind speed.
Sampling Rate 1 Hz
Digital Communication Modes Serial RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, SDI-12, NMEA, Modbus, ASCII
IP Rating 66
Compliance CE, RoHS
Operating Temperature Range -40° to +70°C
Operating Voltage 5 to 30 Vdc
Typical Current Drain @ 12 Vdc
  • 25 mA (continuous high mode)
  • 0.7 mA (eco-power mode; 1 hour polled)
Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lb)
Air Temperature Measurement
Measurement Range -40° to +70°C
Resolution 0.1°C
Accuracy ±0.3°C (@ 20°C)
Relative Humidity Measurement
Measurement Range 0 to 100%
Resolution 0.1
Accuracy ±2% @ 20°C (10 to 90% RH)
Barometric Pressure Measurement
Measurement Range 300 to 1100 hPa
Resolution 0.1 hPa
Accuracy ±0.5 hPa (@ 25°C)
Wind Speed Measurement
Measurement Range 0.01 to 60 m s-1
Accuracy
  • ±3% (up to 40 m s-1)
  • ±5% (up to 60 m s-1)
Resolution 0.01 m s-1
Starting Threshold 0.01 m s-1
Wind Direction Measurement
Measurement Range 0° to 359°
Accuracy
  • ±3° (up to 40 m s-1)
  • ±5° (up to 60 m s-1)
Resolution
Precipitation Measurement
Measurement Type Optical
Measurement Range 0 to > 300 mm h-1
Precipitation Resolution 0.08 mm
Repeatability 3%
Compass
Measurement Range 0 to 359°
Resolution
Units of Measure Degrees
Accuracy ±3°