Gill Instruments Ltd
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MaxiMet
Page 22
Issue 3
Doc. No. 1957-PS-021
May 2018
4.5.
Power supplies
4.5.1 MaxiMet Units
Supply Voltage: 5V to 30V DC
Average current at 12V DC with power saving mode disabled (add 10mA for GPS versions):
GMX100
42mA
GMX101
6mA
GMX200
22mA
GMX240
64mA
GMX300
5mA
GMX301
5.5mA
GMX400
45mA
GMX500
24mA
GMX501
24mA
GMX531
37mA
GMX541
60mA (includes the rain sensor)
GMX550
27mA
GMX551
37mA
GMX600
64mA
MaxiMet has reverse polarity protection.
4.6.
Connecting to a PC using RS232 (default setting)
MaxiMet default factory communications setting is RS232
The recommended cable length for reliable operation is limited to 6.5m (20ft)
For longer cable runs, we recommend use of RS422 output
As an alternative method of using MaxiMet with RS232 communications change the MetSet
COMMS setting from RS232 to EXT and connect Pin 8 to the +ve supply connection (dotted line
connection)
If EXT is selected and Pin 8 is left open circuit then note that RS422 comms will be set
MaxiMet
9-Way Connector
PC, Typical 9-Way ‘D’
Connector
Signal Names
Pin
Nos.
Cable – 3 twisted
pairs
Signal Names
Pin
Nos.
TXD-
RXD-
5
7
RXD
TXD
2
3
Signal Ground
1
Signal Ground
5
Not connected this
end
N/A
Screen and drain
wires
Chassis ground
N/A
Comms
8
V
V supply -
2
3
+
-
DC power supply