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ECOWITT WS6210 Manual

4g & wi-fi weather station mobile gateway
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4G & Wi-Fi Weather Station Mobile Gateway
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  • Page 1 4G & Wi-Fi Weather Station Mobile Gateway Model: WS6210 https://s.ecowitt.com/D33XUA...
  • Page 2 3. Installation............................5 3.1 Package list..........................5 3.2 4G Network configuration....................5 3.3 Using Wi-Fi Network for Upload..................8 3.4 Device Location, Timezone, DST, and Data Public............11 3.5 Mounting the WS6210......................12 3.6 Adding Sensors........................15 4. WebUI Settings..........................16 4.1 Local Network........................16 4.2 Weather Services.........................16 4.3 Device Setting........................17 4.4 Unit Settings........................18...
  • Page 3 8. Light Indicators..........................39 9. Warranty............................40 10. Care and Maintenance.........................42 11. Contact Us...........................43 11.1 After-sales Service......................43 11.2 Stay in Touch........................43...
  • Page 4 Wi-Fi and 4G network connections, capable of receiving and processing multiple sensor data types. Just so you know, the WS6210 needs to be used with optional sensors to obtain outdoor weather data and is not a standalone product.
  • Page 5 2. Instructions for Use 2.1 Multiple Views and Size Figure 2 2 / 42...
  • Page 6 2.2 Physical button Power Button On: Power on Off: Power off 2.3 Touch Button Functions The device has two touch buttons. Reset Button and AP Button. Reset Button Hold for 10 seconds when unlocked: Restores factory settings, all lights flash at 2Hz for 3 times, then reboots.
  • Page 7 *Tap Reset & AP Button alternatively 4 times(tap interval < 1.5s) to unlock the device. Table 1 2.4 Indicators of the 4 Lights The 4 lights are on the bottom of WS6210. Light Indicators · Unlock Flash: Once when pressed once in locked state ·...
  • Page 8 · Flashes once every 5 seconds: Successful network connection. Table 2 3. Installation 3.1 Package list Item WS6210 (4G & Wi-Fi Weather Station Mobile Gateway) Solar Panel AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (built-in) Nano-SIM card (built-in) Micro SD card 8G (built-in)
  • Page 9 3.2.1 Power on 3.2.1.1 Charging Charge the WS6210 for 10 hours using the included USB cable and test the device to ensure it functions correctly. * Replacing the batteries is not recommended unless necessary. If replacement is required, use batteries of the same brand and voltage.
  • Page 10 Germany Vodafone Spain Vodafone France Bouygues Telecom/Orange United Kingdom H3G/Vodafone Denmark Sweden Ghana Vodafone Greece Vodafone Hong Kong Hungary Vodafone Indonesia Indosat Ireland H3G/Vodafone Israel Partner/Pelephone Italy H3G/Vodafone Japan KDDI AU Cambodia Smart South Korea SKTelecom Lesotho Vodafone Macau Malta Vodafone Myanmar Mozambique...
  • Page 11 Choose "My Devices" and then click "Add New Devices" at the bottom of the interface. c. Choose the WS6210's icon, and then click "Scan QR Code" to scan the QR code on the back of the WS6210. Follow the instructions listed, and you can activate the SIM card (refer to 3.2.2.2) and have the device to be added to your account.
  • Page 12 d. You can edit the device's name and then save. 2. Manually Enter MAC Address in the App a. Obtaining MAC Address The MAC address can be found on the label of the device or via Embedded Web Page. b. Manually Enter the MAC Address 9 / 42...
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  • Page 14 3.2.2.2.2. Activate the SIM Card: 11 / 42...
  • Page 15 Using the WiFi configuration method consumes a lot of power and requires an external power source to operate. It is only suitable for certain indoor use scenarios. 3.3.1 Turn on the WS6210's AP Hold AP Button for 5 seconds when unlocked will turn on its Wi-Fi AP for 5 minutes.
  • Page 16 3.3.3 Access the configuration web page. Enter 192.168.4.1 in the browser. 3.3.4 Configure the device's Wi-Fi settings. Figure 3 3.4 Device Location, Time zone, DST, and Data Public After completing the Network configuration, follow these steps for Device location, Time zone, DST (Daylight Saving Time), and Data public settings.
  • Page 17 3. Set the Device's location and Time zone on this interface. Tick "Auto DST" and "Is Public" when necessary. 4. Click "Save", then reboot the WS6210 device, the WS6210 will automatically synchronize time and DST. Figure 4 Related settings via Ecowitt App 3.5 Mounting the WS6210...
  • Page 18 Figure 5 3.5.2 SIM Card Availability Confirmation Ensure the SIM card is compatible with the operating service provider in your country. 3.5.3 Replacing the SD/SIM Card (when necessary) 1. Locate the SD/SIM Card Slot Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the device casing as directed in the manual or as shown in the picture.
  • Page 19 A newer drawing will be replacing this one## Figure 6 2. Access the SD/SIM Card Slot Gently press down on the cover in the direction of the opening and carefully pry it open using a tool such as a fingernail. 3.
  • Page 20 In the Sensor Management page, find the sensor you want to pair, select the ID number box and register it. Once successful, you may return to the main interface to check the data. If you know exactly the sensor ID, and want the WS6210 to pair that sensor only, you may enter 17 / 42...
  • Page 21 the sensor ID, and save the change to make it effective. 4. WebUI Settings 4.1 Local Network This page supports viewing or setting (1) MAC address (2) WLAN: WLAN is the function of the gateway's Wi-Fi connection router, which is disabled by default Note: When using solar-powered systems, be sure to disable WLAN and have a 4G modem for...
  • Page 22 4.2 Weather Services After the Network configuration is successful, data can be uploaded to the following weather station servers: A. ecowitt.net (Default upload to this server) B. wunderground.com C. weathercloud.net D. wow.metoffice.gov.uk E. Customized servers Figure 8 19 / 42...
  • Page 23 4.3 Device Setting This page supports viewing or setting: (1) Device frequency (2) Automatic Frequency Control (AFC): When reception becomes unstable due to a temperature change, you can turn on this option, which automatically aligns to the transmitter radio frequency. (3) Temperature Compensation: If the outdoor sensor array setup is not ideal and it is close to the heat-reflected surface, you may turn on this option to compensate for this heating effect and obtain a more accurate outdoor air temperature.
  • Page 24 Figure 9 4.4 Unit Settings Support the following unit settings: (1) Temperature: ℃ ℉ (2) Pressure: hPa, inHg, mmHg (3) Wind: m/s, km/h, mph, knots Note: Lightning units can be modified by modifying wind speed units: Wind Speed Unit Lightning Distance Unit m/s, km/h, BFT(BFT can only be set in App/ website) knots...
  • Page 25 (5) Irradiance: Klux, W/ , Kfc Figure 10 4.5 Calibration This page supports the following data calibration: (1) Solar Irradiance (2) UV (3) Wind Speed (4) Indoor Temperature (5) Indoor Humidity (6) Absolute Pressure (7) Relative Pressure (8) Outdoor Temperature (9) Outdoor Humidity (10) Wind Direction 22 / 42...
  • Page 26 Figure 11 As well as: (11) Soil Moisture (12) Multi Channel Temperature & Humidity (13) Multi Channel Temperature 23 / 42...
  • Page 27 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 4.6 Rain Totals This page supports settings such as: (1) Choose traditional or piezoelectric rain gauge data upload to server and display. Rainfall priority: Traditional rain gauge: WH40 >WS69 Piezoelectric rain gauge: WS85 > WS90 (2) Rainfall calibration (3) Reset time of Daily Rain/Weekly Rain/Rainfall Season 24 / 42...
  • Page 28 Figure 15 4.7 Sensors ID (1) Supports viewing and registering sensors ID. (2) Viewing battery status and signal strength. 25 / 42...
  • Page 29 Figure 16 26 / 42...
  • Page 30 Figure 17 27 / 42...
  • Page 31 4.8 Live Data (1) Display connected sensor data. (2) Show the main unit's battery voltage and external power supply voltage. (3) Indicate charging status and number of battery cells. Note: When fully charged, the voltage reaches 6V and the charging lightning symbol will disappear.
  • Page 32 Figure 18 4.9 Modem Management 4.9.1 Management Page Description (1) Display basic information of the Modem: ① SIM Card: Inserted or Not Inserted ② RSSI: Signal strength, used to measure signal quality ③ IMSI: International Mobile Subscriber Identity, used to uniquely identify a SIM card ④...
  • Page 33 Figure 19 4.9.2 Troubleshooting Modem Issues (1) Communication Issue with 4G Module Symptom: On the Modem Management page of the WebUI, SIM Card status shows "Not Inserted" and the Log only displays "-> AT". 30 / 42...
  • Page 34 Figure 20 Analysis: Failure in communication between the main control and the module. Solution: Try power cycling the device. If the issue persists, the 4G module may be damaged or there could be a circuitry issue, requiring replacement of the 4G module board. (2) SIM Card Not Detected Symptom: On the Modem Management page of the WebUI, SIM Card status shows "Not Inserted"...
  • Page 35 Figure 21 Analysis: Possible reasons include SIM card not inserted properly, loose SIM card, damaged SIM card, or faulty 4G module board. Solution: Verify SIM card readiness, replace SIM card if necessary, or replace the 4G module board. (3) Poor Network Signal Strength Symptom: On the Modem Management page of the WebUI, SIM Card status shows "Inserted"...
  • Page 36 Figure 22 Analysis: Repeated occurrences of "-> AT+CSQ" and "<- +CSQ: 99,99" indicate poor network signal quality. Solution: Check antenna connection and verify SIM card quality. (4) SIM Card Attach to Network Failure Symptom: On the Modem Management page of the WebUI, SIM Card status shows "Inserted" and the Log shows multiple occurrences of "<- +CREG: 0,5", "<- +CREG: 0,1", and "<- +CGATT: 0".
  • Page 37 Figure 23 Analysis: "<- +CREG: 0,5" and "<- +CREG: 0,1" indicate successful registration, while "<- +CGATT: 0" indicates failure to attach to the network. This could be due to SIM card being tied to a specific IMEI or running out of data. Solution: Check SIM card status (payment, validity) or replace SIM card if necessary.
  • Page 38 of the SD card's status and supports insertion or removal of the SD card without device restart. (3) SD card information display: The interface shows detailed SD card information, including storage capacity and read/write frequency. (4) Multi-level directory management: The system adopts a multi-level directory structure for easy file categorization and management by users.
  • Page 39 Figure 25 4.11 Firmware updates Firmware Automatic Upgrade: If automatic firmware update is enabled on the web interface and a new firmware is detected, the product will enter OTA mode and automatically restart upon completion. (Automatic update interval is 24 hours) Manual Upgrade: Access 192.168.4.1 local web page, navigate to the device settings page, click on 'Check Version', and if a new version is found, click “Upgrade Version”.
  • Page 40 The product supports receiving data from various sensors, which can be used with the WS View APP and Ecowitt server for enhanced data services. The RF reception function will always be turned on to receive data from multiple sensors at any time.
  • Page 41 (the frequency is different for various countries because of regulations). Note: Max QTY of the following table means the maximum number of different sensors that can be connected to the WS6210. 5.1.1 Sensor Data Can be Uploaded to the Cloud Sensor Model...
  • Page 42 WN35 Leaf wetness Table 5 Optional sensors Note: 1. Some data of WS90/85/80/69/68/WH40/WN32 exist display priority, please refer to Section xxx. 2. Some data of WH45/WH46 would not show on the WS6210. Please refer to Section xxx. 39 / 42...
  • Page 43 WS6210 Name 4G & Wi-Fi Weather Station Receiver Mobile Gateway Dimensions 187*138*55(mm) L*W*H 694.5g (8 batteries involved) Weight 457g (WS6210 only) Material of Plastic Casing Sim card Nano-SIM SD card 8G Micro SD Cellular and Wireless Support LTE 3GPP Rel.13 technology, support 4G network...
  • Page 44 7. Product Features  Networking: Supports Wi-Fi and 4G, prioritizing Wi-Fi for data upload to the weather station server.  Sensor Support: Receives data from almost all ecowitt sensors, viewable via a web interface and Ecowitt app. 41 / 42...
  • Page 45  Web Functions: Supports web configuration, sensor data viewing, server settings, calibration parameters, and Sensor ID settings.  IoT Functionality: Compatible with IoT device: WFC01 and AC1100.  Automation: Automatic timezone and network time acquisition, unit settings.  Operates on 433MHz, 868MHz, 915MHz (and 920.9MHz). ...
  • Page 46 We provide a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects or defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased, and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures.
  • Page 47 10. Care and Maintenance Certs to be added later after certifications are available. When batteries of different brand or type are used together, or new and old batteries are used together, some batteries may be over-discharged due to a difference of voltage or capacity. This can result in venting, leakage, and rupture and may cause personal injury.
  • Page 48 11. Contact Us 11.1 After-sales Service Order Issues: If you encounter any missing or incorrect shipments of Ecowitt products purchased, please reach out to the respective platform's customer service from the store where you bought the product for assistance. Usage Inquiries: Our product is continuously changing and improving, particularly online services and associated applications.
  • Page 49 Copyright © 2024 ecowitt All Rights Reserved. DC071724 46 / 42...