MetSens550
MetSens550
OrderableConfigurableCompact Weather Sensor for Temperature, RH, Barometric Pressure, and Wind with Precipitation Connector and Compass
Pricing
Configuration
Sign in for option pricing- RS-232 Digital OutputCompact
- RS-485 Modbus OutputCompact
- Compact Weather Sensor w/Temperature, RH, Barometric Pressure, Wind, Compass, & A Precipitation Connector - SDI-12 Digital OutputCompact
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- Model:
- MetSens550
- Item Number:
- MetSENS550
- Warranty:
- 2 years
- Lead time:
- 14 days
- Compliance:
- requires 17387 or 34344
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.
Key Advantages
IEC 61724-1 Compliant
Benefits
- Quality measurements
- Fast and simple to install
- Compact, integrated design
- Lightweight and robust
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
- Compliance
- Where applicable, all individual parameters meet or exceed specifications of IEC 61724-1 (2017, 2021).
- Operating Temperature Range
- -40° to +70°C
- Operating Voltage
- 5 to 30 Vdc
- Typical Current Drain @ 12 Vdc
- 25 mA
(continuous high mode)
- Typical Current Drain @ 12 Vdc
- 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)
- Accuracy
- ±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°
Accessories
(12)MetSensCBL1
MetSens SDI-12 Replacement Cable
OrderableMetSensCBL2
MetSens RS-485 Replacement Cable
OrderableMetSensCBL3
MetSens RS-232 Replacement Cable
Orderable34344
MetSens or WINDSONIC Stand Mount
OrderableTE525METS
Rain Gage with 6 in. Orifice for MetSENS550
RetiredCM270
Rain Gage Mounting Kit for the TE525, TE525MM, or TE525WS
Orderable17387
ClimaVue, MetSens or WindSonic Mounting Pipe Kit
Orderable31897
RJ45 Pin (Male) to Terminal Dongle Data Cable
Orderable33815
SDI-12 Terminal Bus Kit
Orderable39120
DIN Rail Terminal Kit with 2 Terminals and 5 Wires
Orderable39642
SDI-12 DIN Rail Terminal Bus Kit without Mounting Bracket
Orderable39643
RS-485 DIN Rail Terminal Bus Kit without Mounting Bracket
Orderable
Ships With
(1)- Test Report Sheet
Related Resources
Documents
- Technical Paper
Maximum Distances for RS-232 and RS-485
March 2025
View Document - Compliance
MetSENS Series EU Declaration of Conformity
May 2018
View Document - Manual
SDI-12 Terminal Bus Kit Getting Started Guide (online)
May 2026
View Document - Brochure
METSens550 Compact Weather Sensor
March 2026
View Document - View all documents