1.1 Install Ecowitt app ..........6 1.2 Pair the GW2000 hub ........7 1.2.1 Power on the GW2000 ......7 1.3 Pair the WFC01 with the hub ......11 1.3.1 Power on ..........11 1.3.2 Test ............11 1.3.3 Enter the network pairing mode ..11 1.3.4 Pair with hub........
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4.5 Inlet and Outlet Interface ........ 20 4.6 Flow and Pressure .......... 20 4.7 Working Temperature and Humidity ....20 4.8 Accessory List ..........21 4.9 Specifications ..........21 5 Product Structure ............22 6 Software Functions ............ 23 6.1 Watering Methods ........... 23 6.2 Operation Modes ..........
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7.2 Usage environment ......... 42 7.3 Maintenance ........... 42 7.4 Precautions during use ........42 8 Warranty Information ..........43...
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Help Our product is continuously changing and improving, particularly online services and associated applications. To download the latest manual and additional help, please contact our technical support team: support@ecowitt.com...
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Brief Instruction Quick Guide on how Ecowitt system works...
* step4 is used when you have any other ecowitt sensors or for future use. 1 Specific Operation Instructions 1.1 Install Ecowitt app App Download https://api.ecowitt.net/api/app/download a. Install ecowitt app b. Register and log in c. Make sure the app has (precise) location and WiFi service enabled d.
Power on the GW2000. 2. Enter the network pairing mode Hold the button of GW2000 for 5s, led will flash rapidly. 3. Open ecowitt app, click add New Weather Station Tap "menu" - "weather station" - "+ add a new weather station".
1.3 Pair the WFC01 with the hub 1.3.1 Power on Unscrew the 4 screws on the battery door on the back, and insert 2 AA batteries. The blue light on the front indicates that the device is powered on normally, and screw on the screws.
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1. Add a Subdevice 2. Click ‘Device is in pairing mode’ Make sure WFC01 is in network pairing mode.
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3. Wait for about 20 seconds and the pair will be success...
WFC01 1.4 Activate other sensors into GW2000 hub system 1. Step4 is used when you have any other ecowitt sensors or for future use. 2. Make sure your phone is connected to the same WiFi GW2000 is connected to.
ID matched. 4. Tap "..." from dashboard top right corner, go to "sensor ID" page. 2 Mount of WFC01 Connect the water inlet and outlet pipes according to the direction of the arrow on the back of the product and fix...
3. This product can be set up in the Ecowitt APP and can be linked with Ecowitt Soil Moisture Sensors to enable automatic irrigation. The smart mode is only...
100 meters in an open area. Remote control is possible through the Ecowitt APP, allowing you to control your water timer anytime and anywhere. The radio status can be further monitored by the app with both device’s RSSI level.
Waterproof / Dustproof Level: IP66 4.4 Power Power Supply: 1.5V AA x 2 Power: 1.5mW (Average power of switching on and off once a day) Battery Runtime: Over 6 months (Average runtime of switching on and off once a day) 4.5 Inlet and Outlet Interface The inlet/outlet interface is G1/2inch thread.
1 x 3/4" to 1/2"Adapter 1 x Retaining bracket 2 x Nylon cable ties 3 x Screws 4.9 Specifications Product Name : Smart Water Timer Product Model : WFC01 Product Size : 159×82×45(mm) | L×W×H Weight : 520g Shell Material : ABS+PC Inlet Material...
Power Supply : 1.5V AA Battery × 2 Power : 1.5mW (Average power of switching on and off once a day) Battery Runtime : Over 6 months (Average switching on and runtime of once a day) Interface Type : G1/2inch thread Maximum Flow Rate : 30L/min...
6 Software Functions 6.1 Watering Methods 1. By duration Set a duration. Switch the timer on and it will automatically be switched off after running for the set duration. 2. By quantity Set the amount of water. Switch the timer on and it...
will automatically be switched off when the set quantity is reached. 3. Always on Keep the timer always on until another manually off operation (press button on timer or on APP) is carried out. 4. Off Keep the timer off. 6.2 Operation Modes The operation modes include Timer Button mode, Manual Watering mode, Plan mode and Smart mode.
6.2.1 Timer Button Mode There are 3 operation ways in Timer Button Mode. Operation 1. Short Press Execute Manual Watering or terminate the current program. Operation 2. Long Press for 5s Enter the network configuration mode. Operation 3. Long Press for 10s Restore factory settings.
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introduced against the current working mode. The duty cycle can be used to regulate more precisely for lower water rate application. On/off time: 5 ~ 3600 seconds. By duration Duration Range: 43200 seconds or 720 minutes. Click Confirm to execute current setting.
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Volume Range: 1 ~ 6500 L. Click Confirm to execute current setting. C. Always On Click Confirm to execute Always On setting.
6.2.3 Plan mode You can set a plan to start, and the plan can be set 24 start times at most. Step1. Click Plan to enter the Plan mode. Step2. Click the right button to activate or deactivate a plan.
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Step3. Click the left icon to enter the plan editing interface.
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Step4. Adjust the details of the plan on the editing interface. Add or delete a beginning time B. Set the method of watering. By Duration or by Volume...
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C. Set the Cycle Mode Cycle Mode; Can be set as on/off; On/off time range: 5 ~ 3600 seconds. D. Set the repeat mode of watering plan. Can be set by weekly or by daily. by weekly:...
6.2.4 Smart mode You can add automation tasks in smart mode to realize automatic irrigation. If you have other sensors of ecowitt. You can also implement linkage functions between water timer and weather information in this mode.
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Here is an example of the smart mode. The configuration describes an automatic task where, upon detecting the grass soil moisture sensor reading falling below 30%, the WFC01 device in the garden will initiate an irrigation action, watering 10 liters. 6.2.4.1 Log diary interface of smart mode When in the Smart mode interface, click on the '...'...
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6.2.4.2 Add an automatic task A. Add a trigger Set the conditions under which you want the task to be executed.
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B. Add another condition The set action can be executed only when both conditions A and B are met.
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C. Add an action In the "Actions" section, you can configure the actions you want the water timer to perform when the set conditions are met. You have the option to set the following action:...
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1. Water Valve: Turn on/off 2. Quick Run 3. By Duration: Specify the duration 4. By Volume: Specify the volume 5. Execute Plans 6. Skip Plans. D. Set the effective time period...
6.3 Log diary Interface Click ‘Log’ to enter the log diary interface. Alerts There are 5 kinds of alerts. The details of the alerts can be inquired below.
No Water! 6.4.1 No water detected a while after the Water Timer has been switched on. Please check if the water source is sufficient. Water Leakage! 6.4.2 Water Flow still detected after the Water Timer has been switched off. Please check the equipment immediately for leaks.
6.5 Protection Functions We place a high emphasis on user water safety. The WFC01 has been designed with protective measures. When the battery level drops below one bar, the water valve will automatically be switched off in case of waste.
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or twisting of the water pipe. 7.2 Usage environment The smart water timer is suitable for both residential and commercial use. Do not install the smart water timer in areas prone to moisture or high temperatures. Additionally, it is prohibited to use chemical or corrosive substances to clean the smart water timer.
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Additionally, keep children and pets away from the smart water timer to prevent accidents. Please read this user manual carefully and install and use the smart water timer correctly according to the instructions. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service team, we will be happy to assist you.
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