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1. Introduction.................................................................................. 3
2. Warnings and Cautions.................................................................3
3. Quick Start Guide.........................................................................3
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey...................................4
4.1 Pre Installation Checkout..........................................................4
4.2 Site Survey................................................................................4
5. Setting Started.............................................................................. 5
5.1 Contents.................................................................................... 5
5.2 Sensor Array Set Up................................................................. 5
5.2.1 Install U-bolts and mounting pole......................................6
5.2.2 Install wind vane................................................................ 7
5.2.3 Install wind speed...............................................................7
5.2.4 Install Rain Gauge..............................................................8
5.2.5 Install Batteries...................................................................8
5.2.6 Mount assembled outdoor sensor package.........................9
5.2.6.1 Before you mount...........................................9
5.2.6.2 Mounting......................................................10
5.2.7 Reset Button and Transmitter LED..................................10
5.3 Optional sensors......................................................................11
5.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication.......................... 15
5.6 Display console...................................................................... 16
6. Display Console Operation........................................................ 18
6.1 Screen Display........................................................................18
6.2 Initial Display Console Set Up............................................... 18
6.2.1 Key function.....................................................................19
6.3 Setting mode...........................................................................20
6.4 Barometric Pressure Display.................................................. 23
6.4.1 Viewing Absolute vs. Relative Pressure...........................23
6.4.2 Rate of Change of Pressure Graph...................................23
6.4.3 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion........................ 24
6.5 Rain Display........................................................................... 24
6.5.1 Rain Increments of Measure............................................ 24
6.5.2 Increments of Rain Definitions........................................ 25
6.6 Wind Display.......................................................................... 25
6.7 Temperature Display...............................................................25
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
WiFi Weather Station Operation Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction.................. 3 2. Warnings and Cautions..............3 3. Quick Start Guide.................3 4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey........4 4.1 Pre Installation Checkout............4 4.2 Site Survey................4 5. Setting Started................5 5.1 Contents..................5 5.2 Sensor Array Set Up..............5 5.2.1 Install U-bolts and mounting pole........6 5.2.2 Install wind vane.............. - Page 2 8.1.1 Download mobile application.......... 40 8.1.2 Configure WiFi via BLE..........40 8.1.2.1 Apple iOs user..........40 8.1.2.2 Android user:..........44 8.2 Ecowitt Weather..............47 8.3.Registering WeatherUnderground.com through the PC or Mac50 9. Other functions on WS View............. 58 9.1 WU Dashboard vs Live Data..........58 9.2 Manage Wunderground............
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Page 3: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Wireless WiFi Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. 2. Warnings and Cautions Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your weather station mounting pole. -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Checkout And Site Survey
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey 4.1 Pre Installation Checkout Before installing your weather station in the permanent location, we recommend operating the weather station for one week in a temporary location with easy access. This will allow you to check out all of the functions, insure proper operation, and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration procedures. -
Page 5: Setting Started
5. Setting Started 5.1 Contents Item Description Display Console Outdoor Sensor with built-in: Thermo-hygrometer / Rain Gauge / Wind Speed Sensor/ Wind Direction Sensor Wind speed cups (to be attached to outdoor sensor body) Wind vane (to be attached to outdoor sensor body) U-Bolts for mounting on a pole Threaded nuts for U-Bolts (M6 size) Metal mounting plate to be used with U-Bolts... -
Page 6: Install U-Bolts And Mounting Pole
Figure 1: Sensor assembly components 1 Wind speed cups 6 Antenna 2 Wind vane 7 U-Bolts 3 Thermo- and hygro-meter sensors 8 Battery compartment door 4 Rain collector 9 Reset button 5 Bubble level 10 LED (red) to indicate data transmission Table 3: Sensor assembly detailed items 5.2.1 Install U-bolts and mounting pole... -
Page 7: Install Wind Vane
Loosely screw on the nuts on the ends of the U-bolts. You will tighten these later during final mounting. Final assembly is shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: U-Bolts and nuts installed The plate and U-Bolts are not yet needed at this stage but doing this now may help avoid damaging wind vane and wind speed cups later on. -
Page 8: Install Rain Gauge
freely. Figure 5: Wind speed cup installation diagram 5.2.4 Install Rain Gauge Install the rain gauge funnel. Rotate clockwise to attach the funnel to the outdoor sensor. Figure 6: Rain gauge installation and maintenance 5.2.5 Install Batteries Insert 2xAA batteries in the battery compartment. The LED indicator on the back of the transmitter will turn on for four seconds and normally flash once every 16 seconds (the sensor transmission update period). -
Page 9: Mount Assembled Outdoor Sensor Package
Figure 7: Battery installation diagram Note: If no LED light up or is permanently on, make sure the batteries are inserted the correct way or a proper reset has happened. Do not install the batteries backwards. You can permanently damage the outdoor sensor Note: We recommend 1.5V lithium batteries for cold weather climates, but alkaline batteries are enough for most climates. -
Page 10: Mounting
mounting. If issues show up after outdoor mounting they are almost certainly related to distance, obstacles etc. 5.2.6.2 Mounting You can attach a pipe to a permanent structure and then attach the sensor package to it (see Figure 8). The U-Bolts will accommodate a pipe diameter of 1-2 inches (pipe not included). -
Page 11: Optional Sensors
If you have purchase extra sensors, just simple power up, the display console will receives the data automatically and sends the data directly to Ecowitt.net ( requires to set the console uploading to ecowitt.net first). The data is not displayed on the console (pass through only) and sensor management and calibration can only be realized via WS VIEW APP. - Page 12 WH45 1 PM2.5, PM10 and CO Wireless Indoor Particulate Monitor WN51 8* Soil Moisture Sensor WH51 8* Soil Moisture Sensor WH57 1 Lightning Detector WH55 4 Leak Detector WS80 1 Ultrasonic Anemometers with Temp & Humidity sensor WH68 1 4-in-1 sensor Indoor temperature, indoor humidity, wind direction and wind speed...
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Page 13: Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer, 8 Channel (Optional)
5.4 Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer, 8 Channel (optional) This item supports up to 8 additional thermo-hygrometer sensors (WH31), the data display on the console and sends the data to Ecowitt.net (requires to set the console uploading to ecowitt.net first ). Note: Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend fresh alkaline batteries for outdoor temperature ranges between -4 °F and 140 °F and... - Page 14 Figure 10: Battery installation for Multi-channel sensor BEFORE inserting the batteries, locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the transmitter. Channel Number: This item supports up to eight transmitters. To set each channel number (the default is Channel 1), change Dip Switches 1, 2 and 3, as referenced in Figure 11.
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Page 15: Best Practices For Wireless Communication
5. Insert two AA batteries. 6. Verify the correct channel number (CH) and temperature units of measure (°F / °C) are on the display, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12: sensor LCD display 1. Temperature units (°C/°F ) 3. Channel number 2.Temperature 4. -
Page 16: Display Console
The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below. Medium RF Signal Strength Reduction Glass (untreated) 5-15% Plastics 10-15% Wood 10-40% Brick 10-40% Concrete 40-80% Metal 90-100%... - Page 17 the station body. Orient the console antenna straight up for accurate indoor temperature and humidity reading. Figure 14: Battery installation for display console If the console display receives additional sensors (purchased separately) besides standard outdoor sensor, it must be connected a USB power supply (included).
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Page 18: Display Console Operation
Display Console Operation 6.1 Screen Display Figure 15: Display Console Screen Layout 1.Wind direction 9. Rainfall 2. Wind speed 10. Barometric Pressure graphic 3. RF icon 11. Weather forecast 4. 8 Channel Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer recycle icon 12. Date (optional) 5. Outdoor temperature 13. -
Page 19: Key Function
The unit will show software version number 2 seconds after power reset. The unit will turn on all segments of the LCD for 3 seconds after power reset, the unit will start to register the outdoor channel for 3 minutes. Figure 16 6.2.1 Key function The console has five keys for easy operation... -
Page 20: Setting Mode
TEMP+ Press to switch between Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill, Dew Point, Heat Index, 8 channel optional Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-hygrometer, Circle Mode WIND - Press to switch between average wind speed and, wind gust. Press and hold for two seconds to switch the wind ... - Page 21 Command Mode Settings Image [MODE] + Enter Set Press [TEMP +] or 2 seconds Mode, Beep On [WIND -] to switch or Off OFF and ON. This will prevent the beep from sounding when pressing any button. [MODE] Clear Max/Min Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to switch OFF and ON.
- Page 22 [MODE] 12 hour / 24 Press [TEMP +] or Hour Format [WIND -] to switch hour format between 12 hour and 24-hour format. [MODE] Hour Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust hour up or down. [MODE] Minute Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust minute up or down.
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Page 23: Barometric Pressure Display
[MODE] Wind Units of Press [TEMP +] or Measure [WIND -] to change wind units of measure between km/h, mph, knots, m/s and bft. [MODE] Rain Units of Press [TEMP +] or Measure [WIND -] to change rain units of measure between in and mm. -
Page 24: Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion
Figure 18 6.4.3 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion The calibration was set on WS View app. To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions. Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude, the sea-level corrected pressure (the pressure your location would be at if located at sea-level) is generally higher than your measured pressure. -
Page 25: Increments Of Rain Definitions
between Rain Rate (in/hr), Rain Event, Rain Hourly, Daily Rain, Weekly Rain, Monthly Rain and Yearly Rain. 6.5.2 Increments of Rain Definitions Rain rate or hourly rain is defined as the last 10 minutes of rainfall, multiplied by six (10 minutes x 6 = 1 hour). This is also referred to as instantaneous rain per hour. -
Page 26: Wind Chill, Dew Point And Heat Index Display
6.7.1 Wind Chill, Dew Point and Heat Index Display Press the [TEMP] button to switch between Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill, Dew Point, Heat Index. The device supports up to 8 additional thermo-hygrometer sensors (WH31). If you have the extra sensors, press the [TEMP +] button to switch between Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill, Dew Point, Heat Index, 8 channel temperature and humidity, Circle Mode 6.8 Alarms... -
Page 27: Setting High And Low Alarms
Setting High and Low Alarms 6.8.2 While the High Alarm is displayed (reference Section 6.8.1), press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to enter the High Alarm Set Mode. While the Low Alarm is displayed (reference Section 6.8.1), press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to enter the Low Alarm Set Mode. - Page 28 Command Mode Settings [MODE] + Enter High Alarm Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust 2 seconds Set Mode, Alarm alarm hour up or down. Hour Press [RAIN/PRE] to turn the time alarm on or off. When the alarm is on, the alarm time icon will appear.
- Page 29 [MODE] Alarm High Outdoor Press[TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust Temperature alarm value up or down. Press [RAIN/PRE] to turn the alarm on. The alarm icon will appear. Press [RAIN/PRE] to turn the alarm off. The alarm icon will disappear. [MODE] Alarm High Outdoor Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust...
- Page 30 [MODE] Alarm Low Indoor Press [TEMP +] or [WIND - ]to adjust Temperature alarm value up or down. Press [RAIN/PRE] to turn the alarm on. The alarm icon will appear. Press [RAIN/PRE] to turn the alarm off. The alarm icon will disappear. [MODE] Alarm Low Indoor Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust...
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Page 31: Max/Min Mode
6.9 Max/Min Mode 6.9.1 Viewing Max/Min Values To view the max value, press the MODE button, and the max values will be displayed, as shown in Figure 20 (a). To clear the max values, press and hold the MODE button while the max values are displayed. To view the low alarm settings, press the MODE button again, and the min values will be displayed, as shown in Figure 20 (b). -
Page 32: Display Wind Speed Vs. Wind Gust Max Values
6.9.1.2 Display Wind Speed vs. Wind Gust Max Values While the max values are displayed as outlined in Section 6.9.1, press the WIND- button once to view the max wind gust, and twice to return to wind speed. 6.9.1.3 Display Hourly Rain, Rain Rate While the max values are displayed as outlined in Section 6.9.1, press the RAIN button once to view the max hourly rain, twice to view the rain rate. -
Page 33: Backlight Operation
6.11 Backlight Operation 6.11.1 With USB cable (included) The backlight can only be continuously on when the console display is powered on with the USB cable. Press the LIGHT button to adjust the brightness between High, Low and Off. 6.11.2 Without USB cable Press any button to turn on the backlight temporarily for 15 seconds. -
Page 34: Weather Forecasting
Four Bars Three Bars No signal loss Lost signal once Table 11 6.14 Weather Forecasting The five weather icons are Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy and Snowy. The forecast icon is based on the rate of change of barometric pressure. Please allow at least one month for the weather station to learn the barometric pressure over time. -
Page 35: Specification
the forecast is a prediction 24-48 hours in advance. In most locations, this prediction is only 70% accurate and it is a good idea to consult the National Weather Service for more accurate weather forecasts. In some locations, this prediction may be less or more accurate. However, it is still an interesting educational tool for learning why the weather changes. - Page 36 Indoor data Indoor temperature range : 0˚C--50˚C (32˚F to + 122˚F) (show --- if outside range) Resolution : 0.1˚C Measuring range rel. Humidity : 10%～99% Resolution : 1% Measuring range air pressure : 700-1100hPa (20.67-32.5inHg) Accuracy : +/-3hpa Resolution : 0.1hPa (0.01inHg) Alarm duration : 120 sec Measuring interval indoor data...
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Page 37: Live Internet Publishing
The supported services are shown in the table below: Hosting Website Description Service Ecowitt https://www.ecowitt. Ecowitt is a new weather server that Weather can host a bunch of sensors that other services don’t support. Weather WeatherUndeground.c Weather Underground is a free Underground... - Page 38 needs to be 16 feet/5 meter within the console radius. When device has connected to your network which also your phone is connected, then further setup like live data, calibration, date, time zone etc is based on your WLAN and it is not so distance sensitive. Note1: The Wi-Fi chip equipped on this console supports 802.11b mode only with 2.0 MHz CLK rate.
- Page 39 Please check your Wi-Fi router or AP devices setting and contact us if you still have problem in connecting the console to your Wi-Fi network. Note: If you are testing the setup with the outdoor sensor package nearby and indoor, you may want to consider connecting to Wi-Fi, but not yet configuring any of the weather services.
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Page 40: Download Mobile Application
password after clearing console history. That will start uploading to the services with a clean slate. 8.1.1 Download mobile application Wi-Fi configuration is done using your mobile device, either iOS or Android. Start by downloading the WS View application from the Apple App Store or Google Play store, as appropriate for your device. - Page 41 Configure Device Tap on the settings icon Follow the prompts; tick the Select your weather and select “Configure box to confirm “completed station type. Tap Next New Device”. operation”, press Next. The app will search the If you have more than one The app will connect to device.
- Page 42 Wunderground.com into this on www.ecowitt.net panel *Note: After step 7) you can set the uploading to weather servers (Ecowitt Weather / Weather Underground / Weather Cloud / WOW / Customized Website) on this page or do that after the Wi-Fi configuration done.
- Page 43 Section 8.4 register.metoffice.gov.uk Wunderground or Enter the Station ID per Section 8.5 Ecowitt. Input all the Enter the Station ID and and Password into this information needed. Password into this panel panel Once completed successfully, Select the device to see...
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Page 44: Android User
8.1.2.2 Android user: Now activate the application you have downloaded on your mobile device. The following instructions will generally show screen shots for the Android application side by side. Configure Device Select the device you Follow the prompts, tick the Press “Configure a have from the device box to confirm “completed... - Page 45 Section 8.5 Wunderground or WeatherCloud.net per Ecowitt. Input all the Section 8.4 Enter the Station ID and Password information needed. into this panel Enter the Station ID and Password into this panel...
- Page 46 Once completed successfully, Select the device to see the Tap Next your device ID, IP address live date. and MAC address will be Your mobile device should displayed have been returned to your normal Wi-Fi network setting If you have more than one and the “Live Data”...
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Page 47: Ecowitt Weather
Set a password for your ecowitt account Press Submit. Enter the captcha you received from your email box and press submit. It will jump to the ecowitt.net dashboard and display the sensor data within several minutes. - Page 48 It only supports setting the units and language on the WS View app. To use the full settings, please visit the ecowitt website on your browser or on a computer. If you could not register on the WS View app, please go to the website to register and add the device.
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Page 50: Registering Weatherunderground.com Through The Pc Or Mac50
Weather Map Email Alerts 8.3.Registering WeatherUnderground.com through the PC or Mac If you have not already done setup for wunderground.com during the Wi-Fi setup, you can do so later. Perform the following steps:... - Page 51 Wunderground.com and select the Join link at the top of the Visit page and sign up. Click My Profile and select My Devices to register your station...
- Page 52 Select Add New Device. Find Personal Weather Station. Select ‘other’ and click ‘Next’.
- Page 53 Select ‘Address’ or ‘Manual’ option, and find your local position. Press ‘Next’. This time you will be asked details about your weather station. Go ahead and fill out the form.
- Page 54 After completing the weather station, you will see station ID and key/password. Note: Your station ID will have the form: KSSCCCC###, where K is for USA station (I for international), SS is your state, CCCC is your city and ### is the station number in that city.
- Page 55 There are also some very useful mobile apps. The URLs provided here go to the Web version of the application pages. You can also find them directly from the iOS or Google Play stores: WunderStation: iPad application for viewing your station’s data and ...
- Page 56 WU Storm: iPad and iPhone application for viewing radar images, animated wind, cloud coverage and detailed forecast, and PWS station data https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wu-storm/id955957721 Weather Underground: Forecast: iOS and Android application for forecasts...
- Page 57 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weather-underground-forecast/id486154808 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wunderground.android.wea ther&hl=en PWS Weather Station Monitor: View weather conditions in your neighborhood, or even right in your own backyard. Connects to wunderground.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pws-weather-station-monitor/id713705929...
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Page 58: Other Functions On Ws View
9. Other functions on WS View 9.1 WU Dashboard vs Live Data You should be aware that the information presented on weatherunderground.com represents the latest as seen by WU (from the last successful upload), and may not be identical what is on your live data screen! Here is a short explanation of differences: Live Data is obtained by the mobile app by connecting directly to... -
Page 59: Settings
9.3 Settings You can set your desired display units or default home page for the app by selecting “Settings” on the submenu: Figure 28 9.4 Manage Ecowitt Once you created your ecowitt account successful on the WS View... - Page 60 “Manage Ecowitt” on the submenu to manage your device. You may view your weather station data by pressing your device on this screen:...
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Page 61: Direct Connection & Test Mode
9.5 Direct Connection & Test Mode In case the Device List shows blank after the Wi-Fi configuration, press the “+” button at the upper right corner (for iOS device) or select Direct Connection under the Menu (for Android device): Find the IP address of the gateway and enter it on the app. The IP address can be found at the list of the connected devices of your router: Once done, it will enter the Live Data page. -
Page 62: Calibration
If not, please find the test mode option under the Menu - press the button and let it run for one minute, then send us the screenshot of the log to support@ecowitt.com: 9.6 Calibration When on the “Live Data” screen, you can press the “More” button... -
Page 63: Editing Rain Totals
9.7 Editing Rain totals When on the “Live Data” screen, you can press the “More” button (upper right) to edit the rain totals if needed. 9.8 Device Settings On the Live Data page, press “More” on the top-right, and select “Device Settings”... - Page 64 Figure: Rain gauge installation and maintenance 2. Clean the solar radiation sensor and solar panel every 3 months with a non-abrasive slightly damp cloth. 3. Replace batteries every 1-2 years. If left in too long, the batteries may leak due to environmental challenges. In harsh environments, inspect the batteries every 3 months (while cleaning the solar panel).
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Page 65: Troubleshooting Guide
11. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Outdoor sensor The sensor array may have initiated properly and the array does not data is registered by the console as invalid, and the communicate to the console must be reset. Press the reset button as display console. - Page 66 Problem Solution Relative pressure You may be viewing the absolute pressure, not the does not agree with relative pressure. official reporting station Select the relative pressure. Make sure you properly calibrate the sensor to an official local weather station. Reference Section 6.4.3 for details. Rain gauge reports An unstable mounting solution (sway in the mounting rain when it is not...
- Page 67 Problem Solution wireless connectivity is successful the WiFi icon will be displayed in the time field. 2. Make sure your modem WiFi settings are correct (network name, and password). 3. The console only supports and connects to 2.4 GHz routers. If you own a 5 GHz router, and it is a dual band router, you will need to disable the 5 GHz band, and enable the 2.4 GHz band.
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