RPR Ltd have a range of wind and weather monitoring solutions available for short term rental up to a period of 28 days, for longer periods please email sales@r-p-r.co.uk or phone +44 (0) 1590 641223. Each system is supplied in an IP67 rated foam padded case for safe transportation and ease of installation.
Follow our step by step process to confirm your rental solution:
Step 1: Select your system (see Full Descriptions below and system selector)
Step 2: Select your rental period
(for periods over 28 days please email sales@r-p-r.co.uk
or phone +44 (0) 1590 641223).
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RPR Ltd offer 3 rental system solutions as follows:
• WeatherFile WF1 Weather Station.
The WeatherFile Communication
Unit (WCU) receives data from a WindSonic sensor and transfers it using
either a local Wi-Fi network or a 4G GSM cellular network to the internet
where it can be viewed using the WeatherFile.com website over the public
internet/or locally on PC. The system comes complete with a 340mm mounting
mast, IP67 rated foam padded carry case and 15m cable.
• WeatherFile Temporary Structure System.
Developed specifically
for the temporary structure and events market, a completely packaged
plug and play solution with dual GSM mobile cellular and LAN ethernet
cable connectivity guaranteeing data delivery during build-up, the event
and breakdown. In-addition data can be viewed over the units own local
WiFi network within 50m and remotely using any internet connected
device. The system comes complete with a 340mm mounting mast, IP67
rated foam padded carry case and 15m cable.
• WeatherFile (PRO) Principal Race Officer System.
The system
has been developed in partnership with elite sailing regatta management
teams to assist in delivering the highest quality yacht racing. The PRO
system uses GPS positioning and an internal compass to compensate for
committee boat movement (swinging under anchor), delivering highly
accurate, real-time wind data and averaging wind speed and direction
data. The system comes complete with a 340mm mounting mast, IP67 rated
foam padded carry case and 15m cable and 3 power connection options.
• All systems supplied with Gill ultrasonic wind speed and
direction sensors. If you need to measure additional parameters please
email sales@r-p-r.co.uk or
phone +44 (0) 1590 641223.
• Systems supplied with active 4G GSM cellular network SIM card.
• Please supply latitude and longitude of where system is
to be installed in notes section within checkout.
• System name on WeatherFile.com will be 'Rental System 1' or
similar. You can alter system name by logging into WeatherFile.com as
an administrator.
• Email alerts can be sent when a user defined wind speed
limit has been exceeded. You can set recipients of email alerts by
logging into WeatherFile.com
as an administrator.
• Payment will be taken for full value of system (£2499.95 inc
VAT). Customer will be credited rental value difference upon return of
the system to Richard Paul Russell Ltd.
• Richard Paul Russell ltd will confirm credit amount due at
end of rental period upon receipt of the rental order.
• Late return of the system will be billed at the daily rate
of £42.86 ex VAT per day.
• Customer will be charged for any damage and/or loss
of the system.
• Richard Paul Russell Ltd pay carriage cost for shipping
system to customer.
• Customer pays carriage cost for return shipping of system
to Richard Paul Russell Ltd.
• Customer to supply tracking number for return shipping to
Richard Paul Russell Ltd.
• Customer will be charged for any damage or loss of system
during return shipping.
• Wind speed & direction
• Fast 'plug and play' set up. Live data within minutes
• 24/7 fully managed public internet accessible view of live data from your location wherever you are via WeatherFile.com
• Data can be downloaded for detailed analysis and graphing in .CSV (Excel) file format, rights free without cost
• Email alert functionality when set parameters have been met, such as a wind speed limit
• Local display via smartphone, tablet or PC within 20m of WCU
• IP67 rated foam padded carry case
• 15m cable sensor to WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU)
• 3m power cable, 12Vdc mains adaptor plug
• Wind speed & direction
• GSM mobile cellular and LAN ethernet cable connectivity (LAN failover, always prefers LAN if available)
• Fast 'plug and play' set up. Live data within minutes
• 24/7 fully managed public internet accessible view of live data from your location wherever you are via WeatherFile.com
• Data can be downloaded for detailed analysis and graphing in .CSV (Excel) file format, rights free without cost
• Email alert functionality when set parameters have been met, such as a wind speed limit
• Local display via smartphone, tablet or PC within 20m of WCU
• IP67 rated foam padded carry case
• 15m cable sensor to WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU)
• IP rated power supply unit, blue 240v 3 Pin 16 Amp
• Live wind speed and direction data
• Gill MaxiMet GMX 200 sensor with GPS
• Wind speed & direction, apparent wind, WMO wind averages, gusts & true wind
• Built in compass with automatic north alignment
• GPS positioning
• Short anodised aluminium mast, 340mm length with jubilee clips for fast setup
• 15 metres RS232 cable with Binder connectors
• Secure standalone GSM mobile connection (3G/4G)
• Live data within minutes via WeatherFile.com
• Data can be downloaded from WeatherFile.com for post event analysis and graphing
• Email alert functionality when user defined wind speed thresholds have been exceeded
• Local display via smartphone, tablet or PC within 20m of WCU
• Rolling average of last 2 hours data (1,3 or 5 minutes averaging options)
• Gill WindSonic 1 WS1 Sensor
• WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) [SIM included]
• WindSonic Mounting Mast (anodised aluminium, length 340mm)
• 15m RS232 cable (between sensor & WCU) complete with connectors
• Connection to WeatherFile.com website
• 12Vdc UK mains adaptor plug with Binder connector for WCU, 3m length
• IP67 rated foam padded carry case
• Gill WindSonic 1 WS1 Sensor
• IP67 rated carry case, foam padded
• WindSonic Mounting Mast (anodised aluminium, length 340mm)
• 15m RS232 Cable (between sensor & WCU) complete with connectors
• WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) [SIM included]
• Connection to WeatherFile.com website
• Power Supply Unit, blue 240v 3 Pin 16 Amp
• Gill MaxiMet GMX 200 with GPS sensor
• WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) [SIM included]
• WindSonic Mounting Mast (anodised aluminium, length 340mm)
• RS232 Cable (between sensor & WCU) complete with connectors
• Connection to WeatherFile.com website
• 3 * 3m 12Vdc battery power leads; crocodile clips, main adaptor & cigarette lighter with Binder connector for WCU
• IP67 rated foam padded carry case
Sensor | Gill WindSonic 1(WS1) Output functions: Sensor ID, Wind speed, Wind direction, Units, Status Output rate: 1 Hz Output format: RS232 serial data |
WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) | See WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) web page » |
Mounting Mast for Gill Sensors | Height: 340mm Diameter: 44.45mm OD Drilled and tapped (MS) Anodised aluminium alloy, depth of 15 microns |
RS232 Cable |
Diameter: 4.8mm Length: 15m Weight: 0.65 kg approx Construction: 5 core, tinned copper conductor 24(7) AWG, 0.22mm2, PVC insulation, Cores laid up, overall aluminium/polyester foil screen, tinned copper drain wire (24AWG), PVC sheath. |
Power Supply |
12Vdc UK mains adaptor plug 3m cable Binder plug connector |
Carry Case |
IP67 Rated Foam Padded Internal Dimensions: Length 538mm, Width 405mm, Depth 245mm External Dimensions: Length 594mm, Width 473mm, Depth 270mm Weight: 5.3kg without system, approx 7.8kg complete |
Sensor | Gill WindSonic 1(WS1) Output functions: Sensor ID, Wind speed, Wind direction, Units, Status Output rate: 1 Hz Output format: RS232 serial data |
WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) | See WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) web page » |
Mounting Mast for Gill Sensors | Height: 340mm Diameter: 44.45mm OD Drilled and tapped (MS) Anodised aluminium alloy, depth of 15 microns |
RS232 Cable |
Diameter: 4.8mm Length: 15m Weight: 0.65 kg approx Construction: 5 core, tinned copper conductor 24(7) AWG, 0.22mm2, PVC insulation, Cores laid up, overall aluminium/polyester foil screen, tinned copper drain wire (24AWG), PVC sheath. |
Power Supply | IP rated power supply unit, blue 240v 3 Pin 16 Amp |
Carry Case |
IP67 Rated Foam Padded Internal Dimensions: Length 538mm, Width 405mm, Depth 245mm External Dimensions: Length 594mm, Width 473mm, Depth 270mm Weight: 5.3kg without system, approx 8.2kg complete |
Sensor | Gill MaxiMet GMX200 GPS |
WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) | See WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) web page » |
Mounting Mast for Gill Sensors | Height: 340mm Diameter: 44.45mm OD Drilled and tapped (MS) Anodised aluminium alloy, depth of 15 microns |
RS232 Cable |
Diameter: 4.8mm Length: 15m Weight: 0.65 kg approx Construction: 5 core, tinned copper conductor 24(7) AWG, 0.22mm2, PVC insulation, Cores laid up, overall aluminium/polyester foil screen, tinned copper drain wire (24AWG), PVC sheath. |
Power Supply |
1. 12Vdc UK mains adaptor plug. 2. crocodile clips. 3. Cigarette lighter 3m cable Binder plug connector |
Carry Case |
IP67 Rated Foam Padded Internal Dimensions: Length 538mm, Width 405mm, Depth 245mm External Dimensions: Length 594mm, Width 473mm, Depth 270mm Weight: 5.3kg without system, approx 8kg complete |
User Manuals | |
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WeatherFile Communication Unit (WCU) |
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WindSonic User Manual - Issue 27 (Current Version) |
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GMX 200 Sensor |
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SIM Card & Network Selection Guide |
Choose your sensor based on the parameters you want to measure.
WeatherFile WF1 Weather Station |
WeatherFile Temporary Structure System |
WeatherFile (PRO) Principal Race Officer System |
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GPS Positioning | ![]() |
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Data | |||
Local display via Smartphone, Tablet or PC within 20m of WCU | ![]() |
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Rolling Average Last 2 Hours Data (1, 3 or 5 Minutes Av Options) | ![]() |
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Power | |||
IP Rated UK Mains Plug Power Supply | ![]() |
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Blue 240v 3 Pin 16 Amp Power Supply Unit | ![]() |
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12Vdc Power Leads Crocodile Clips | ![]() |
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12Vdc Power Leads Cigarette Lighter | ![]() |
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IP67 Rated Foam Carry Case | ![]() |
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Mounting Mast 340mm | ![]() |
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15m RS232 Cable | ![]() |
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If you want to discuss a bespoke system specification or have any questions call
our technical team on +44 (0) 1590 641223 or email sales@r-p-r.co.uk