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- Page 1 Manual MET-LINK Version: 20200225 Status: Final Confidentiality: Not confidential Date: 25 February 2020 Author: Ludovic Grosjean www.observator.com Manual | MET-LINK Page 1 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225...
- Page 2 Date Company, position Status 2018-04-09 Observator Australia, Document Controller Finished 2019-12-06 Observator Australia, Managing Director Approved 2020-02-24 Observator Group, Communication Officer Approved Distribution list Date Company, position Manual | MET-LINK Page 2 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225...
- Page 3 MET-LINK Android application for your Bluetooth-enabled Android device. The new MET-LINK product allows the user to pair the Gill Maximet’s weather sensor parameters to a useful and full featured tablet and phone application. The MET-LINK system can be ordered with any combination of Gill Maximet weather parameters.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Record data ............................19 Export data ............................20 View a record ............................ 21 Comment on a record ........................22 Turn off MET-LINK interface ......................23 Quit the application ..........................23 8.10 Delete a record ..........................24 8.11 Access additional information......................25 8.12 Read the Bluetooth battery level ....................... -
Page 5: Applications
10. Pollution & chemical hazard. The MET-LINK system is a great reference tool for instant wind and weather checking. The freedom to port data directly to a phone, tablet or laptop offers the end user, work efficiencies and an ordered means of managing data. -
Page 6: Safety
Safety For correct functioning of the Observator MET-LINK, the sensor must be set up according to the installation instructions. Always read and follow the Maximet instructions. Always make sure to securely attach the MET-LINK interface module. After end of life, please dispose this product according to your local regulations or return it to the manufacturer. -
Page 7: Specifications
Specifications MET-LINK dimensions Length 424.3mm Diameter 142.72mm Connectivity MET-LINK interface (Bluetooth module) Scalable Parallel Processor (SPP) profile (up to one hundred meters) Manual | MET-LINK Page 7 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225... - Page 8 Battery status and charge indicator Sensor status Map location from device True wind direction corrected by sensor GPS Compatibility Android application for smartphone & tablet Version 4.4 & above Manual | MET-LINK Page 8 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225...
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Page 9: Commonly Used Parameter Specifications
Resolution Sampling rate Units (% RH, g/m3, g/kg) Humidity Range 300 to 1100 Accuracy ±0.5hPa @ 25°C Resolution 0.1hPa Sampling rate Units (hPa, bar, mm Hg, inHg) Manual | MET-LINK Page 9 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225... -
Page 10: Pinout & Wiring Diagram
Pinout & wiring diagram Used pinout for MET-LINK are: Pin number Meaning Not used Supply (+Ve) Supply (+Ve) RS422/485 (TxD+) Not used RS422/RS485 (RxD+) Not used Not used Not used Charging connector configuration: Output 12.0V 1.0A Manual | MET-LINK Page 10 | 31... -
Page 11: What You Will Find In The Box
What you will find in the box When the product is delivered, this is what you will find in the box: Items found in the box Maximet sensor GMX-550 MET-LINK interface module Charging cable MET-LINK-CHARGE Hex key Standard Li-Ion battery... -
Page 12: Accessories
Accessories Observator Instruments offers a wide range of accessories for the MET-LINK range of products. These are directly available from the website also. Accessories Spare Maximet sensor GMX-550 Spare charging adapter MET-LINK-CHARGE Spare Li-Ion batteries MET-LINK-BATT Case MET-LINK-CASE Spare Bluetooth MET-LINK interface module... -
Page 13: Installation
To install the Android application on your smartphone, use the following link, download and install the “.Apk file” (for smartphones): Download & install MET-LINK application 1. Unscrew the back cover of the MET-LINK interface module using the hex-key provided. Switch on the “long term storage switch” using a small screw driver/pin. Long-term storage switch is on Connect the Li-Ion battery to the MET-LINK interface module (normally installed when provided). - Page 14 2. Connect the MET-LINK sensor to the Maximet module by matching the pin. 3. Press on the MET-LINK interface module button and notice the blue Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicator is flashing. If you cannot see the blue flashing indicator light, it means the MET-LINK interface module is not powered.
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Page 15: Charging The Battery
1. Connect the provided charging adapter to the MET-LINK interface module and apply power. 2. At any time, you can monitor the charging status of the module by pressing on the MET-LINK interface button. The LED indicator is flashing blue, green and red to indicate that the battery is charging. -
Page 16: Android Application Interface
Android application interface 8.1 Activate the GPS location & Bluetooth 1. Go to your phone options 2. Activate the GPS location of your phone 3. Activate Bluetooth Manual | MET-LINK Page 16 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225... -
Page 17: Pair The Sensor Via Bluetooth
After having activated the Bluetooth on your phone: 1. Turn on the MET-LINK interface by pressing on the blue button. Make sure that the blue LED indicator turns on. Note: Step 2 to 5 are to be completed only at the first time when you connect a new sensor. -
Page 18: Launch The App & Connect To Sensor
8.3 Launch the app & connect to sensor 1. Search for “MET-LINK” application in Google Play store or alternatively scan the QR code below. Download and open the software. 2. Wait for the app to load. 3. Search for the device to connect to by pressing on “Find Device”. -
Page 19: Record Data
4. If the user did not take a picture, the application will offer the user to record a picture on the database, press “OK”. 5. Take a picture. 6. Press “SAVE” to save the picture in the database. Alternatively press “DISCARD” to take another picture. Manual | MET-LINK Page 19 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225... -
Page 20: Export Data
5. Select your export method. 6. Compose your email including the recipient and click on the send button to send the log file and the pictures attached. Manual | MET-LINK Page 20 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225... -
Page 21: View A Record
Alternatively, click on the drop-down menu to select which graph you want to visualize. 4. Select which graph you want to display from the available choices. 5. Scroll down to see attachments (pictures), GPS map or comments. Manual | MET-LINK Page 21 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential... -
Page 22: Comment On A Record
1. Follow steps 1, 2 of the previous section “View a Record”. 2. Type your comments in the “comments box”. 3. Press the green icon to save your comment. Manual | MET-LINK Page 22 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential... -
Page 23: Turn Off Met-Link Interface
8.8 Turn off MET-LINK interface We highly recommend to disconnect the wireless when not taking measurements. In the menu select “Devices” menu. Click on “DISCONNECT” button to disconnect the sensor. This will immediately turn off the MET-LINK interface module and turn off the Bluetooth LED indicator. -
Page 24: Delete A Record
“View records” menu will display the records available from the most recent to the oldest. Click on the icon of the selected record to display options. Select “Delete”. Select “OK” to confirm and delete data. Manual | MET-LINK Page 24 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225... -
Page 25: Access Additional Information
1. On the menu page select “Live data” menu. 2. The battery level is displayed in the top right-hand corner. 3. When Bluetooth Interface module is charging, sensor real-time data is no-longer available. Manual | MET-LINK Page 25 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential... -
Page 26: Export In Local Folder
Comments and picture names are displayed in the header. Wind speed, wind direction, temperature, pressure, humidity, longitude and latitude data are displayed in columns according to the timestamp. Manual | MET-LINK Page 26 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225... -
Page 27: Deployment
2. Install the module on the tripod and make sure the sensor is securely attached and steady. NB: In a simple application, the sensor can be held while performing the measurement. Manual | MET-LINK Page 27 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential... -
Page 28: Retrieve The Sensor
“Android application interface" of this document). In the case you cannot see live data, disconnect and reconnect the sensor to the MET-LINK interface module and start the application again. Note: We highly recommend to verify the reading by doing the measurement twice for data redundancy purposes. -
Page 29: Maintenance & Calibration
1. Please unscrew the cover of the Bluetooth interface module. 2. Disconnect the Lithium-Ion battery pack by pulling the battery up. Warning: remove the battery gently in order not to bend the charging pins. Manual | MET-LINK Page 29 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential... -
Page 30: Long Term Storage
3. Connect the new battery in the holder. Finally, screw the cover. 10.2 Long term storage In order to increase the life-expectancy of MET-LINK products, we highly recommend to switch off the long-term storage internal switch of the Bluetooth interface module. - Page 31 Originating from the Netherlands, Observator has grown into an internationally oriented company with a worldwide distribution network and offices in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore and the United Kingdom. www.observator.com Manual | MET-LINK Page 31 | 31 Status: Final | Not confidential V20200225...
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