Description
The Met One General Purpose Weather Station is a compact, professional-grade monitoring system designed for accurate, real-time measurement of essential meteorological parameters. It integrates high-precision sensors for wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, and solar radiation, ensuring reliable data collection under diverse environmental conditions. Built with EPA- and WMO-compliant sensors, the system delivers consistent performance suitable for environmental monitoring, research applications, industrial sites, and regulatory compliance projects.
Designed for rapid deployment and low power consumption, the weather station can be installed and operated by a single individual, making it ideal for both temporary and permanent installations. The AutoMet data logger supports multiple communication and output options, including Ethernet, RS-232/485, MODBUS, analog and current outputs, as well as optional cloud connectivity. With flexible power solutions such as solar operation and robust software support for data archiving and remote access, the Met One General Purpose Weather Station provides a dependable, scalable solution for modern weather monitoring needs.
Specifications
034B Wind Sensor (Speed & Direction)
| Parameter |
Details |
| Wind Speed Range |
0 – 75 m/s (0 – 167 mph) |
| Wind Speed Accuracy |
±0.1 m/s or ±1.1% of reading (whichever is greater) |
| Wind Direction Range |
0° – 360° (mechanical)
0° – 356° (electrical) |
| Wind Direction Accuracy |
±4° |
| Starting Threshold |
0.4 m/s (0.9 mph) |
597A Temperature / Humidity / Pressure Sensor
Temperature
| Parameter |
Details |
| Sensing Element |
Platinum RTD Class 1/3B |
| Range |
−50°C to +70°C (−58°F to 158°F) |
| Accuracy |
±0.20°C (±0.36°F) |
| Resolution |
0.1°C |
Relative Humidity
| Parameter |
Details |
| Sensing Element |
Thin-film polymer capacitor |
| Range |
0 – 100% RH |
| Accuracy |
±2% RH (0 – 100% RH) |
| Resolution |
0.1% |
Barometric Pressure
| Parameter |
Details |
| Sensing Element |
Solid-state transducer |
| Range |
500 – 1100 hPa |
| Accuracy |
±0.5 hPa |
370D Rain Gauge (Optional)
| Parameter |
Details |
| Sensing Element |
Magnetic reed switch |
| Orifice Diameter |
8.0 in (20.3 cm) |
| Accuracy |
±1% @ 0 in/hr |
| Resolution |
0.01 in standard (0.2 mm or 0.25 mm optional) |
094 Solar Radiation Sensor (Optional)
| Parameter |
Details |
| Sensing Element |
Silicon solar cell |
| Spectral Range |
300 – 2800 nm |
| Accuracy |
±3% |
| Response Time |
< 16 seconds (95%) |
580 AutoMet Data Logger
| Feature |
Details |
| User Interface |
Simple user interface |
| Built-in I/O |
USB serial
RS-232 serial
MODBUS RS-485
Ethernet
12-channel analog outputs |
| Cloud Data Access |
Real-time cloud data viewing and retrieval when paired with optional cellular module |
Communications & Power Options
| Option |
Description |
| MAX-911 Cellular Modem Kit |
GPRS communication |
| MAX-991 Spread Spectrum Radio Kit |
900 MHz radio (line-of-sight required) |
| MAX-140 Solar Power System |
Includes 40 W solar panel and 36 Ah battery in NEMA enclosure |
Software
| Software |
Description |
| WeatherView |
Data archiving and display software |
| AIR PLUS |
Data logger support software for simple remote data retrieval and viewing |
