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“The weather station functioned flawlessly with the interface with CAMEO and our new laptops.”
Popular with HazMat teams and environmental researchers alike, portable weather stations offer a rapid-deployment option for short-term on-site weather monitoring. US DHS SAVER report commended CWS for detailed user manual “easy to use and provided clear instructions” and “offering many easy-to-use display options.”
Portable weather stations offer rugged all-in-one sensor configurations for quick installation on a telescoping tripod mast. Sensor, batteries, and communication devices are self-contained in a rugged carrying case with wheels. Heavy-duty steel tripod mast with sling transport bag includes everything needed for speedy and secure set-up.
Available in Wireless and Datalogging Portable Weather Station configurations. Scroll way down for more detailed component descriptions.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS | WIRELESS | DATALOGGING |
Met Sensors | X | X |
Transport Case | X | X |
Transceivers | X | |
MicroServer | X | |
Tripod with Bag | X | X |
For comparison purposes, starting prices include optional WeatherMaster™ software.
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*Optional sensor requires Weather MicroServer.
**Price based on U.S. sale of portable weather station including all standard sensors and monitoring with optional Weather Master Software. For additional information including international pricing, call or email for a quotation.
***Magellan MX system price based on Model 500 with wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, compass and GPS
Gives the system remote capability. FCC approved and license free.
A data logger and powerful communication device, the Weather MicroServer stores data at a 1-minute interval with a 1-year capacity. For shorter-term data collection, a 1-second interval can be used. A web browser user interface provides real-time dashboards, configuration, and data export.
Transportation Case:
Rugged polyethylene carrying case with roller wheels houses batteries and transceivers (for wireless) or MicroServer (for datalogging) with quick-connect sensor plug-in jack. Foam padded interior protects sensitive equipment. Keeps all components in a constant state of readiness.
Tripod Sensor Mast:
Made of powder coated heavy-gauge steel for added protection against the elements. The mast has three removable legs with locking pins. Telescoping extension elevates to 10 feet overall maximum height. Includes: Guy-wire ring collar, guy-wires, grounding stakes, compass for north orientation, and heavy duty canvas transportation bag.
Battery Power System with Charger:
Two 12 volt sealed lead acid (SLA) gel batteries. Quick-charging battery system keeps a fresh battery in supply. Comes with a plastic carrying case to protect against weather elements and contaminants. Operating times for each battery:
Magellan MX Portable Weather Stations™ feature internal compass and GPS in an all-in-one sensor module with multiple sensor configurations including ultrasonic wind sensor, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and optical rain gauge. *Recommended for mobile applications due to GPS and compass with auto-alignment for wind direction.
Orion Nomad Portable Weather Stations™ feature an all-in-one sensor unit with ultrasonic wind direction and speed measurements, a highly-accurate impact rain sensor, capacitive relative humidity, temperature and barometric pressure readings.
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