ECOWITT HP2553 Operation Manual

ECOWITT HP2553 Operation Manual

Large display wi-fi weather station with ultrasonic anemometer sensor package and rain gauge sensor
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TFT Large Display Wi-Fi Weather Station
With Ultrasonic Anemometer Sensor Package and Rain Gauge Sensor
Operation Manual
Model: HP2553
Thank you for purchasing this HP2553 TFT Large Display Wi-Fi Weather
Station, a complete weather station with ultrasonic anemometer and
independent self-emptying rain gauge.
This manual will guide you, step-by-step, through setting up your weather
station and base unit, and understanding the operation of your weather
station.
Note: The mounting poles for anemometer sensor package and rain gauge sensor
are not included.
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  • Page 1 With Ultrasonic Anemometer Sensor Package and Rain Gauge Sensor Operation Manual Model: HP2553 Thank you for purchasing this HP2553 TFT Large Display Wi-Fi Weather Station, a complete weather station with ultrasonic anemometer and independent self-emptying rain gauge. This manual will guide you, step-by-step, through setting up your weather station and base unit, and understanding the operation of your weather station.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1 Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents..................2 2 Unpacking....................5 3 Overview ....................7 3.1 Display Console .................. 7 3.2 Indoor sensor ..................9 3.3 Ultrasonic anemometer with 6-in-1 sensors ........10 3.4 Rain Sensor ..................10 3.5 Features..................... 11 4 Set up Guide ....................
  • Page 3 4.4.1 Sensor Placement ............... 27 4.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ........28 4.6 Console Display ................29 4.6.1 Initial Display Console Set Up ........... 32 4.6.2 Key functions ................33 4.6.3 Main interface icons explain ............34 4.7 Multiple Channel Selection and Scroll Mode ........36 4.8 History Mode ..................
  • Page 4 4.9.11 Longitude: Latitude setting ............51 4.9.12 Week Start Set ................. 52 4.9.13 Rainfall season (default: January) ..........52 4.9.14 Storing Interval (1-240minutes Selectable) ......53 4.9.15 Weather Server................. 53 4.9.16 Connect Console to Your Router: Wi-Fi scan ......70 4.9.17 Background ................
  • Page 5: Unpacking

    2 Unpacking Open your weather station box and inspect that the contents are intact (nothing broken) and complete (nothing missing). Inside you should find the following: Item Description Display Console Indoor sensor unit(temp/humidity/pressure) Solar powered ultrasonic anemometer with Light and UV, air temperature/humidity sensor integrated( optional heater for climate with snow/ice conditions available) Rain gauge...
  • Page 6 Note: The console operates using an AC adapter. The included adapter is a switching-type adapter and can generate a small amount of electrical interference with the RF reception in the console, when placed too close to the console. Please keep the console display at least 2 ft. or 0.5 m away from the power adapter to ensure best RF reception from the outdoor sensor package.
  • Page 7: Overview

    3 Overview 3.1 Display Console Figure 1: Display console screen Figure 2 Display console side views...
  • Page 8 Update firmware process: 1.Visit www.ecowitt.com for available update 2.On the navigation bar, select Manual & Firmware under Support 3.Search "HP2553" - find the firmware option and download it on your computer 4.Take out your micro SD card from the console 5.Drag the unzipped file(user.bin) under the root directory of your micro SD...
  • Page 9: Indoor Sensor

    3.2 Indoor sensor Figure 3: Indoor sensor 2 display variations The indoor sensor will display indoor temperature, humidity and barometric pressure alternately.
  • Page 10: Ultrasonic Anemometer With 6-In-1 Sensors

    3.3 Ultrasonic anemometer with 6-in-1 sensors Figure 4: Solar powered ultrasonic anemometer with integrated solar & uv, thermo-hygrometer sensor 3.4 Rain Sensor Figure 5: Self emptying rain gauge...
  • Page 11: Features

     Pushes sensor data to cloud weather services:  https://www.ecowitt.net  https://www.wunderground.com  https://www.weathercloud.com/  https://www.wow.com  Custom own server data hosting possible when server data exchange is compatible with either Wunderground or Ecowitt protocol.  Manage sensor calibration setup.
  • Page 12 0℃ (30℉ ) and automatically turn off above 10℃ (50℉ ). Note: To pair the optional sensors with the HP2553 console, please follow the below operations:...
  • Page 13 1. Place the optional sensor next to the console(keep 5-10ft away from each other). 2. Install batteries on the sensor and wait for 1-2 minutes. 3. Check whether the console will pick up the sensor data automatically and display it on the screen. 4.
  • Page 14: Set Up Guide

    4 Set up Guide Before you start, you will need a Philips screwdriver (size PH0, not provided) and find the wrench (size M6) included in package. Note: We suggest you assemble all components of the weather station, including base unit in one location so you can easily test functionality. After testing, place the outdoor sensors in the desired location.
  • Page 15: Ultrasonic Anemometer Package Assembly

     Try to make the anemometer the highest object around. 7 feet, or 2.75 meters) or more above the surrounding obstructions is best. Rain Gauge  Ideally mounted at a height of 4 to 6 feet, or 1.5 to 2 meters above the ground.
  • Page 16: Install Batteries In Sensor Package

    7. Mounting arm 1. Surface tension conditioner layer ( patent pending) 2. Battery compartment 8. Mounting bracelet and U-bolt set 3. Temperature & humidity sensor 9. Power cord for built-in heater 4. Light & UV sensor, LED indicator 10. USB port (factory use only ) 5.
  • Page 17: Mount Ultrasonic Anemometer Assembly

    Figure 7: Battery installation diagram Note: Please make sure the battery is inserted correctly for its polarity as the system needs its initial power from this backup battery to start up the system before solar panel charges up the accumulator and supply system power afterwards.
  • Page 18 1. Install the base on a pole (1.25inch~2inch) as Figure 8. Figure 8: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-1 2. Pass the connector cord through the arm tube as Figure 9:...
  • Page 19 Figure 9: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-2 3. Attaching the arm tube to the Ultrasonic Sensor as Figure 10. Figure 10: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-3 4. Insert the arm tube into the base as Figure 11. Be sure to line up the small hole in the arm with the holes in the base.
  • Page 20 Make sure the mounting pole is vertical, or very close to it. Use a level as needed. If optional extension cord is added, connect the cord to the connector and insert the USB port into the AC adaptor as Figure 10 show: Figure 12: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-5 Finally, place the sensor package on top of the prepared mounting pipe.

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