MetSENS550 Compact Weather Sensor for Temperature, RH, Barometric Pressure, and Wind with Precipitation Connector and Compass
Measures 5 Common Meteorological Parameters
Includes a precipitation connector and compass
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Overview

The MetSENS550 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 integrated side connector allows users to connect a tipping bucket rain gauge. An integrated electronic compass allows the MetSENS550 to provide accurate, relative wind direction measurements without being oriented in a particular way, making installation easier. 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 MetSENS550 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

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Cable for the MetSENS550

Specifications

Measurements Made Air temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity, wind direction, and wind speed. (An integrated side connector allows users to connect a tipping bucket rain gauge.)
Sampling Rate 1 Hz
Digital Communication Modes Serial RS-232, 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 0.7 kg (1.5 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 60 m s-1)
Resolution 1°

Precipitation Input
Measurement Input Type Triggering
Range 0 to 1000 mm h -1
Precipitation Resolution From 0.01 mm
Input to MetSENS550 Contact closure via an M8 male, 4-pin connector. (User-supplied 20 m cable or mating female connector required.)

Compass
Measurement Range 0 to 359°
Resolution 1°
Units of Measure Degrees
Accuracy ±3°

Downloads

MetSens550 Example Programs v.1 (5 KB) 25-09-2019

Three CR1000X data logger programs that read the MetSens550 measurements and sensor status. An example program is included for each output option (RS-232, Modbus, SDI-12).

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