Gill Instruments MetPak weather station range with Modbus output

Gill Instruments has expanded the MetPak multisensor weather station range with the introduction of Modbus connectivity. The feature has been introduced to provide industrial markets with the robust, long-term reliability and high-accuracy measurement data provided by MetPak units.

The range is now available with an industry-recognised Modbus communication protocol alongside the existing ASCII, NMEA 0183 and SDI-12 outputs. This allows industrial and building control users to connect MetPak base station units into a network of multiple devices as part of an integrated computer or SCADA system. The Modbus output communicates with multiple measurement devices to provide greater data collection via one supervisory computer.

Well established in marine, industrial and meteorological applications, the units provide accurate data to oil platform, railway, emergency response vehicle and solar energy customers. The solid-state, lightweight weather stations are operational in extreme conditions and inhospitable locations.

With onboard processing electronics, the multisensor base stations have the ability to supply building control and automation markets with over six weather monitoring parameters. These include wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, air temperature, humidity, dew point and precipitation. In addition, the units are capable of supporting a number of independent sensors, combining their outputs to produce an integrated data message.

At 2.1 kg, the portable weather stations deliver easy installation and maintenance in difficult-to-reach areas. The range can now offer its high-quality data to a wide range of building and energy industries as part of an integrated communication system.