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Magellan MX™ Portable Weather Station
Magellan MX500 Sensor with internal compass and GPS, pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind sensors.
The Magellan MX Portable Weather Station combines a rugged multi-parameter weather sensor with an internal compass and GPS for critical weather monitoring with automatic and compensated wind measurements.
Features
- – GPS for compensated wind speed
- – Automatic self-alignment with internal compass
- – No mechanical components, Low power consumption
- – Tripod mast with "quick-connect" sensor head for rapid deployment
- – Sealed battery system with charger for continuous monitoring
- – Rugged transportation cases for instruments and tripod
- – Automatic interface with CAMEO, PEAC, and CERES Software
- – One-year Warranty included, Extended Warranty available
Available in Wireless and Datalogging configurations.
| SYSTEM COMPONENTS | WIRELESS | DATALOGGING |
| Magellan MX Sensor / Transmitter | X | X |
| Transport Case | X | X |
| Transceivers | X | |
| MicroServer | X | |
| Tripod with Bag | X | X |
Wireless:
900MHz Wireless Transceivers:
Gives the system remote capability. FCC approved and license free.
Datalogging:
Weather MicroServer:
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.
Both Configurations Include:
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:
- – Wireless: 24 hours
- – Datalogging: 40 hours
Monitoring Options: Click above on the Monitoring tab.
| Parameters ↓ Model Options → | MX600 | MX501 | MX500 | MX300 | MX200 |
| Wind speed and direction | X | X | X | X | |
| Air Pressure | X | X | X | X | |
| Temperature | X | X | X | X | |
| Relative Humidity | X | X | X | X | |
| Solar Radiation | X | ||||
| Compass |
X | X | X | X | |
| GPS | X | X | X | X | |
| Rainfall* | X |
*Best used for mobile and portable applications for general monitoring such as recording rain event and duration. For higher resolution and accuracy requirements, please consider the Pulsar or Orion weather stations.
Magellan MX600
Magellan MX501
Magellan MX500
Magellan MX300
Magellan MX200
Sensor Measurement & Specification
Magellan MX Weather Stations incorporate the following sensors depending on the model. Click to expand for specific sensor and measurement details.
Wind speed and direction measurements are provided via an ultrasonic sensor. An electronic compass provides apparent wind measurements. GPS provides true wind and other features.
Wind Speed
Range: 0 to 134 mph (0 to 60 m/s)
Accuracy: ±3% 0.02 mph to 90 mph (±3% 0.01 m/s to 40 m/s), ±5% above 90 mph and up to 134 mph (40 m/s and up to 60 m/s)
Resolution: 0.02 mph (0.01 m/s)
Units Available: knots, mph, km/hr, m/s
Wind Direction
Measurement Range: 0-359°
Measurement Range: 0-359° Accuracy: ± 3° 0.02 mph to 90 mph (0.01 m/s to 40 m/s), ±5° above 90 mph and up to 134 mph (40 m/s and up to 60 m/s)
Resolution: 1°
Units: Degrees
A combined instrument mounted inside three double louvered, naturally aspirated radiation shields with no moving parts. The results are high performance across each measurement over long periods of time.
Barometric Pressure
Range: 8.85 – 32.48 inHg (300 - 1100 hPa)
Accuracy: ±0.015 inHg (±0.5 hPa) @ 77°F (25°C)
Resolution: 0.003 inHg (0.1 hPa)
Units Available: kPa, hPa, mbar, inHg
Relative Humidity
Range: 0-100%
Resolution: 1%
Accuracy: ± 2% @ 68°F (10%-90% RH)
Units: % Rh
Temperature
Range: -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Accuracy: ±0.54°F @ 68°F (±0.3°C @ 20°C)
Resolution: 0.18°F (0.1°C)
Units: °C, °F
Magellan MX Weather Station model 501 incorporates a silicon photodiode radiation sensor in the all-in-one sensor configuration including wind speed/direction, air pressure, temperature, relative humidity, compass and GPS.
Solar Radiation
Wavelength Sensitivity: 300 to 3000 nm
Output Range: 0 to 1600 W/m2
Resolution: 1 W/m2
DIN Standard: IS0 9060 Second Class
Sampling Rate: 1 Hz
Units: W/m2
An integrated optical rain gauge that automatically senses water hitting its outside surface and provides measurements based on the size and number of drops. Algorithms interpret this data and simulate the output of a tipping bucket rain gauge. The optical rain gauge has no moving parts associated with tipping bucket gauges.
Precipitation
Resolution: 0.01inch
Range: 0 to >12 inches/hr
Repeatability: 3%
Units Available: mm, inches
Wind Speed
Range: 0 to 134 mph (0 to 60 m/s)
Accuracy: ±3% 0.02 mph to 90 mph (±3% 0.01 m/s to 40 m/s), ±5% above 90 mph and up to 134 mph (40 m/s and up to 60 m/s)
Resolution: 0.02 mph (0.01 m/s)
Units Available: knots, mph, km/hr, m/s
Wind Direction
Measurement Range: 0-359°
Accuracy: ± 3° 0.02 mph to 90 mph (0.01 m/s to 40 m/s), ±5° above 90 mph and up to 134 mph (40 m/s and up to 60 m/s)
Resolution: 1°
Units: Degrees
Temperature
Range: -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Accuracy: ±0.54°F @ 68°F (±0.3°C @ 20°C)
Resolution: 0.18°F (0.1°C)
Units: °C, °F
Solar Radiation
Wavelength Sensitivity: 300 to 3000 nm
Output Range: 0 to 1600 W/m2
Resolution: 1 W/m2
DIN Standard: IS0 9060 Second Class
Sampling Rate: 1 Hz
Units: W/m2
Barometric Pressure
Range: 8.85 – 32.48 inHg (300 - 1100 hPa)
Accuracy: ±0.015 inHg (±0.5 hPa) @ 77°F (25°C)
Resolution: 0.003 inHg (0.1 hPa)
Units Available: kPa, hPa, mbar, inHg
Relative Humidity
Range: 0-100%
Resolution: 1%
Accuracy: ± 2% @ 68°F (10%-90% RH)
Units: % Rh
Precipitation
Resolution: 0.01inch
Range: 0 to >12 inches/hr
Repeatability: 3%
Units Available: mm, inches
Compass
Measurement Range: 0-359°
Resolution: 1.0°
GPS
Horizontal Position Accuracy: Less than 2.5M Circular Error Probability
Accuracy: Longitude and Latitude report to 6 decimal places
MX600: rain gauge, ultrasonic wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, compass, GPS
MX501: ultrasonic wind speed and direction, pressure, temperature, relative humidity, compass, GPS, solar radiation
MX500: ultrasonic wind speed and direction, pressure, temperature, relative humidity, compass, GPS
MX300: pressure, temperature, relative humidity (no compass or GPS)
MX200: ultrasonic wind speed and direction only, compass, GPS
| Model | MX600 | MX501 | MX500 | MX300 | MX200 |
| Wind speed and direction | X | X | X | X | |
| Air Pressure | X | X | X | X | |
| Temperature | X | X | X | X | |
| Relative Humidity | X | X | X | X | |
| Rainfall | X | ||||
| Compass |
X | X | X | X | |
| GPS | X | X | X | X | |
| Solar Radiation | X |
Optional sensors of Solar Radiation, Photosynthetically Active Radiation, Visibility, and up to two additional Temperatures can be connected via the Weather MicroServer.
Data Viewing & Monitoring
Select your desired method of data viewing and monitoring. Click a title to expand text for additional information.
FTP output (XML and CSV) • XML web service • Internet browser user interface
SNMP, Modbus/OPC and RTU communication protocols are standard for Industrial Management applications.
Compatible with CWOP (Citizen Weather Observer Program) and Weather Underground, the MicroServer can automatically post data from your weather station to these network websites.
For Datalogging configuration, the Weather MicroServer stores weather data at a 1-minute interval with a 1-year capacity. The data is stored in daily CSV files and can be exported using the MicroServer’s browser user interface for any date range and in user selected units. The MicroServer can also be set to store the data on a 1-second interval for short-term data collection.
Industrial grade WVGA touchscreen displays current weather data, trends, min/max.
Computes and displays wind chill, heat index and other calculated parameters.
Seven-inch color LCD panel with 800 x 480 pixel resolution.
Available in desktop/wall-mount chassis, 19" rack mount, or panel mount.
Weather Master™ is our proprietary software optimized for CWS weather stations. It provides computer weather monitoring, calculated parameters, graphing and trend displays, as well as automatic archiving of weather data, alarm notification, interface with CAMEO/ALOHA, and weather web page updates.
Check current conditions quickly from a hand-held mobile device for decision-making in the field. The CWS Weather Monitor App is compatible with all CWS weather stations that include the Weather MicroServer. The app includes three real-time monitoring screens which display standard meteorological parameters. Access to a Cloud Weather Server account is required.
Communication between sensor head and monitoring device
Standard with the Magellan MX Portable Weather Station.
One transceiver is housed in the weatherproof carry-case near the sensor head.
The second transceiver is connected to the Interface Module at the data display site, which then is connected to a Weather Display Console and/or computer.
For the wireless weather station, a transceiver is housed in a weatherproof enclosure near the sensor head. A single transceiver is connected to the Interface Module at the data display site, which then is connected to a Weather Display Console and/or computer.
These stations require power at the site of the weatherproof enclosure. This power can be AC, battery or solar.
A wireless weather station system configuration would include the weather station itself with display or software, plus a weatherproof enclosure and transceivers.
Certifications:
FCC and IC
A short cable connects the sensor head to the Weather MicroServer through the carrying case. Data is logged in the Weather MicroServer for the desired time period and downloaded or exported via the browser user interface. An ethernet port in the carrying case allows users to access the Weather MicroServer in the field.
Masts & Mounting Hardware
Magellan MX Portable Weather Station comes standard with a tripod mast and tote bag.
This tripod mast is designed to provide 8 to 10 feet of stable, secure support for your weather station sensors or other instrumentation. Set up takes less than five minutes.
Competitively priced and sturdy, the tripod is constructed from welded aluminum and anodized for appearance and longevity. The 15-pound tripod can support up to 60 pounds of equipment such as weather sensors on a 1" (outside diameter) vertical pipe stub.
Operational Features
- – Sturdy construction supports up to 60 pounds of equipment.
- – Legs insert easily into body and fasten securely with stainless steel retainer pins.
- – Guy wires clip quickly to feet for increased stability.
- – Includes tiedown kit for optional optimized stability.
Tripod Specifications
Capacity: Supports up to 60 lbs.
Diameter: 1" OD
Shipping Weight: 17lbs
Shipping Box Dimensions: 70" x 8" x 8"
Order Information
Tripod with Tiedown Kit, Catalog Number: 88019
Tripod Tote for storage and transportation, Catalog Number: 88009
Accessories
In addition to the standard one-year warranty, which is included with the purchase price, we offer standard factory warranty extensions on all weather station components in additional one-year increments up to a maximum of five years.
The Free One-Year Standard Factory Warranty and the Extended Standard Factory Warranty do not cover damage due to normal wear and tear, exceptional operating conditions, negligent handling or installation, or unauthorized modifications.
Warranty options can only be purchased with new orders.
Catalog Number: 85110
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