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ECOWITT WN1980 Manual

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  • Page 1 Weather Station Receiver Manual Model: WN1980 https://s.ecowitt.com/BHGPPM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Installation ..............3 2.1 Package list ............3 2.2 Wi-Fi Configuration ........3 2.2.1 Power up ..........3 2.2.2 Download the Ecowitt App ....9 2.2.3 Connect the Station to Wi-Fi via the Ecowitt App ..........10 2.2.4 Web Page 192.168.4.1 ....... 16 2.2.5 Device Location, Time Zone, DST, and...
  • Page 3 3.10 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion ..70 4. Optional Sensors ............. 71 4.1 Sensors ............71 4.1.1 Sensor Data Can be Displayed on the WN1980 ............73 4.1.2 Sensor Data Can Only be Uploaded to the Cloud .............75 4.2 IoT Device (Upload only) ......76 5.

  • Page 4: Brief Introduction

    1. Brief Introduction Figure 1 How Ecowitt Ecosystem Works Thank you for your purchase of the Ecowitt WN1980 weather station receiver. Ecowitt WN1980 is a 5.3" Wi-Fi LCD screen weather station receiver. It supports indoor and outdoor monitoring, has built-in temperature,...
  • Page 5 So that you know, the WN1980 needs to be used with optional sensors to obtain outdoor weather data and is not a standalone product.

  • Page 6: Installation

    2. Installation 2.1 Package list 1 x WN1980 Weather Station Receiver 1 x DC to USB Cable 1 x User Manual 1 x Quick Start 2.2 Wi-Fi Configuration 2.2.1 Power up Figure 2 Batteries or USB cord...
  • Page 7 Note: To ensure proper communication, mount the console upright on a vertical surface, such as a wall. Do not lay the console flat. 2.2.1.1 via USB cord Insert the 5V Power Adapter into an outlet, then plug it into the Power Jack on the back of the station. Note: The WiFi configuration can only proceed while powered by a USB cord.
  • Page 8 included) into the Battery Compartment to power the station on. It can run for about 30 days  Provide local display functionality only!  WiFi function disabled  Network connectivity disabled  Data uploading to the cloud platform function  disabled Figure 3 Software Version Num.
  • Page 9 Figure 4 Full Screen Display Layout Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls, and metal barriers. For trouble-free wireless communication, we recommend the following best practices.
  • Page 10 Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the console several feet away from EMI, such as computer monitors and TVs. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you have other devices operating on the same frequency band as your indoor and/or outdoor sensors and experience intermittent communication between the sensor and console, try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting.
  • Page 11 2. Metal Barriers. Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum siding. If you have metal siding, align the remote and console through a window to get a clear line of sight. The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium.

  • Page 12: Download The Ecowitt App

    2.2.2 Download the Ecowitt App Visit the App Store or Google Play Store or scan the QR code below to download the free Ecowitt App onto your mobile device. Open the Ecowitt App, follow the on-screen setup instructions to create an account, add a new device, and follow Section 2.2.3 or 2.2.4 below to connect...

  • Page 13: Connect The Station To Wi-Fi Via The Ecowitt App

    Wi-Fi configuration), you'll need your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password. Make sure your Wi-Fi router has no VPN enabled. 2.2.3 Connect the Station to Wi-Fi via the Ecowitt App (1) Open Ecowitt App →"My Devices"→"Add New Devices"→click WN1980 icon→choose Wi-Fi Provisioning：...
  • Page 14 (2) Hold TEMP+ and RAIN PRE for more than 2s in normal mode, which will turn on its hotspot, and the Wi-Fi icon will flash fast on the screen. Use a mobile phone to connect to the hotspot "WN1980x-WIFIxxxx" emitted by WN1980. Then...
  • Page 15 tick "Operation Completed"→"Next". Note: WN1980x-WIFIxxxx, the first x represents the frequency: A=868MHz, B=915MHz, C=433MHz, and the last four digits of the product MAC address. Figure 7...
  • Page 16 (3) Allow location access; recommend selecting "While Using the App." Then, return to the Ecowitt App. Figure 8 (4) Fill in your router Wi-Fi SSID and password, then click "Submit."...
  • Page 17 Figure 9 (5) The gateway setup is now successful. Switch your phone's Wi-Fi to the same Wi-Fi WN1980 is connected to. WN1980 has been successfully added to the App, and the data can be viewed online.
  • Page 18 Note: If you cannot connect the WN1980 to Wi-Fi using the Ecowitt App, we recommend using the setup via Embedded Web Page 192.168.4.1 on the next page. Figure 10...

  • Page 19: Web Page 192.168.4.1

    2.2.4 Web Page 192.168.4.1 (1) Hold the TEMP+ and RAIN PRE buttons for more than 2 seconds to turn on WN1980's hotspot and connect to this hotspot with your mobile device. Use a mobile browser to search the URL 192.168.4.1.
  • Page 20 (2) Click Local Network. Input your router credentials and tap on the “apply” button to make the setting effective. Figure 12...
  • Page 21 (3) Record the MAC address. Figure 13...
  • Page 22 (4) Switch the phone's WLAN network to the same Wi-Fi WN1980 is connected to. Open Ecowitt App →"My Devices"→"Add New Devices"→click WN1980 icon→choose Manually Adding. Figure 14...
  • Page 23 (5) Edit the Device Name and paste the MAC address copied in step (3) into the box. Then click "Save," and the device will be bonded to your account. Figure 15...

  • Page 24: Device Location, Time Zone, Dst, And Data Public

    2. Click on the "..." icon. 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 WN1980 device; the WN1980 will automatically synchronize time and DST.
  • Page 26 Figure 16 Related settings via Ecowitt App Note: After completing the above Wi-Fi configuration and related settings, the WN1980 screen will display a stable Wi-Fi signal, auto time zone, and DST (when in effect).

  • Page 27: Replacing Wi-Fi Router

    (Hold MODE + LIGHT 2s for a factory reset). 2.3 Adding Sensors To pair the optional sensors (refer to Section 4 for more optional sensors) with the WN1980, please do as follows: Power the sensor on and place it next to the console.
  • Page 28 RF icon will increase the signal by one frame. If data is not received, try the following: after ensuring the phone and WN1980 are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, open the Ecowitt App→ Sensor ID→enter the Sensor Management page.
  • Page 29 If you know precisely the sensor ID and want the WN1980 to pair that sensor only, you may enter the sensor ID and save the change to make it effective. Figure 18 Sensor ID page...

  • Page 30: Upload Data To Server

    B. wunderground.com C. weathercloud.net D. wow.metoffice.gov.uk E. Customized servers Upload servers’ management: (1) Ensure the mobile phone and WN1980 receiver use the same Wi-Fi. (2) Ecowitt App → "..." at the top right corner → "Others" → "DIY Upload Servers"...
  • Page 31 Figure 19 Upload data to a server...

  • Page 32: Instructions For Use

    3. Instructions for Use 3.1 Multiple Views and Size (mm) Figure 20 Main View...
  • Page 33 Figure 21 Right View...
  • Page 34 Figure 22 Rear View (Probe closed)
  • Page 35 Figure 23 Rear View (Probe open vertically) * The indoor temperature and humidity work with the best accuracy only when the probe is open vertically.

  • Page 36: Features

    7. Support receiving and displaying eight channels of temperature and humidity sensors. 8. Support receiving and displaying wind, rain, outdoor temperature, and humidity data. 9. Support receiving other ecowitt ecosystem sensors. Please refer to Section 4 for optional...
  • Page 37 Support uploading to the cloud server. Data can be viewed via Ecowitt app or Ecowitt server: https://ecowitt.net 10. Weather forecast: Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy, Snowy and Storm Snowy 11. Record Max & Min value. 12. Alarm & Snooze function.
  • Page 38 ■ wunderground.com ■ weathercloud.net ■ wow.metoffice.gov.uk ■ Customized servers 19. Data storage on Ecowitt server: https://ecowitt.net...

  • Page 39: Station Settings

    3.3 Station Settings 3.3.1 Touch Key Function Introduction The console has five keys for easy operation. Figure 25 Touch key 1 MODE Hold for 2s: Enter the Setting Mode  Press: Switch between Normal Mode, Max  Mode, Min Mode, High Alarm Mode, Low Alarm Mode, MAC address Display Mode 2 TEMP+ Press: Switch between Outdoor Temperature /...
  • Page 40 channels will be registered again. 3 WIND- Press: Switch between average wind speed/gust  Hold for 2s: Switch the wind direction display  in degrees/letters 4 RAIN PRE Press (Pressure mode): Switch between  Relative pressure /Absolute pressure. Hold for 2s: Switch between Rain / Pressure ...
  • Page 41 TEMP + + RAIN PRE Hold for 2s: Activate Wi-Fi configuration  mode MODE + LIGHT Hold for 2s: Execute a factory setting ...

  • Page 42: Basic Settings

    3.3.2 Basic settings Settings Button Introduction Hold for 2s to enter the Setting Mode Use the TEMP+/WIND- buttons to adjust the values. Press the Mode button to confirm your selection and move to the following setting.
  • Page 43 You may exit the Settings Menu anytime by pressing the LIGHT button. Settings Menu Order 1. Beep ON/OFF 2. Automatically Clear Max/Min Rain value ON/OFF *When set to ON, the minimum and maximum values reset daily at midnight (00:00). *When set to OFF, the minimum and maximum values must be reset manually.

  • Page 44: High & Low Alarm Settings

    7. Temperature Units(°F/°C) 8. Wind Units (MPH/KPH) 9. Rain Units(mm/in) *Automatically return to the main interface after 30 seconds of inactivity. 3.3.3 High & Low Alarm Settings Press the MODE button till the High/Low Alarm is displayed, as shown. Figure 26 High/Low Alarm Display...
  • Page 45 Settings Button Introduction Hold for 2s to enter the High/Low Alarm Set Mode while the High/Low Alarm is displayed Use the TEMP+/WIND- buttons to adjust the values. Use the RAIN/PRE button to turn the alarm on/off. Icon appears: On; Icon disappears: Off.
  • Page 46 Press the Mode button to confirm your selection and move to the next setting Press the LIGHT button to exit the Alarm Settings Menu at any time *Automatically return to the main interface after 30 seconds of inactivity.
  • Page 47 Alarm Settings Order Alarm Icon Illustration Segment High Alarm Time 1. Alarm Hour /Minute Indoor 2. Indoor Temperature/Humidity Temperature Indoor 3. Outdoor Temperature/Humidity Humidity 4. Wind Gust Outdoor 5. Rain Rate Temperature Outdoor Humidity Wind Gust Rain Rate...

  • Page 48: Max/Min Value Settings

    3.3.4 Max/Min Value Settings Viewing Max/Min Values Figure 27 Max/Min Alarm Display...

  • Page 49: Viewing Data

    Press the MODE button till the max/low values are displayed, as shown. Clearing Max/Min Values Hold the MODE button for 2s while the max/low values are displayed. Press the LIGHT button to return to normal mode. 3.4 Viewing Data...

  • Page 50: Viewing Time Data

    3.4.1 Viewing Time Data Alarm 12H Time Marker Time Day of week WiFi Icon Calendar...

  • Page 51: Viewing Wind Data

    3.4.2 Viewing Wind Data Current Wind Speed The average wind speed in the 16s update period. Wind Speed unit. Wind Direction * Hold the WIND - for 2s to switch the wind direction to display in degrees or letters. Wind Gust The peak wind speed in the 16s...

  • Page 52: Viewing Outdoor Temperature

    update period. * Press the WIND - to switch between average wind speed /gust. Gust Alarm 3.4.3 Viewing Outdoor Temperature Outdoor Segment Reception Indicator Channel No.
  • Page 53 Current Display Mode: Press the TEMP+ to switch between Outdoor Temperature/Wind Chill/Dew Point/Heat Index/8 channel temperature and humidity/Circle Mode. Battery Indicator Temp High/ Low Alarm Icon Humidity High/ Low Alarm Icon Current Temperature Circle Mode Tendency of Temperature Current Humidity Tendency Arrows of Humidity...
  • Page 54 Reception Indicator Quality Indicator Four Bars Three Bars No signal loss Lost signal once Tendency Arrows Introduction Temperature / Humidity / Pressure change in a 3-hr update period, updated every 30 minutes. Humidity Temperature Tendency Condition Change Change per indicators per 3h Rising >...

  • Page 55: Viewing Forecast Data

    3.4.4 Viewing Forecast Data Rate of Change of Pressure Signifies the difference between the daily average pressure and the 30-day average (in hPa) Tendency of Pressure Weather Forecast Icon...
  • Page 56 Forecast Icon Introduction Weather Icon Pressure Tendency Increases over a Sunny sustained period Increases slightly / Partly Cloudy Initial power up Cloudy Decreases slightly Decreases over a Rainy sustained period Decreases over a sustained Snowy period while the temperature is below 0℃ Storm Alert Icon flashes Drops rapidly...
  • Page 57 Weather Forecast Description If the rate of change in pressure increases, the weather generally improves (sunny to partly cloudy). If the rate of change of pressure decreases, the weather is generally degrading (cloudy, rainy). If the rate of change is relatively steady, it will be partly cloudy.

  • Page 58: Viewing Rainfall / Pressure Data

    Channel) has many tools for predicting weather conditions, including weather radar, weather models, and detailed ground conditions mapping. 3.4.5 Viewing Rainfall / Pressure Data Rainfall Data Display Rain Rate Event Rain Repeat *Press RAIN/PRE to switch between Rain Rate / Rain Event / Rain Hourly / Daily Rain /...
  • Page 59 Weekly Rain / Monthly Rain / Yearly Rain Rain Rate Alarm Current Rain Unit Rain rate / Hourly rain: The total rainfall of the  last 10 minutes * 6 (1 hour) is also known as instantaneous rain per hour. Rain event: Continuous rain.
  • Page 60 January 1- December 31. Resets are on the first day of the year. Pressure Data Display Current Pressure ABS/REL Marker *Absolute pressure is the measured atmospheric pressure and is a function of altitude and, to a lesser extent, changes in weather conditions *Absolute pressure is not corrected to sea-level conditions Unit...

  • Page 61: Viewing Indoor Temperature Data

    3.4.6 Viewing Indoor Temperature Data Battery bar Temp High/ Low Alarm Icon Humidity High/ Low Alarm Icon Current Temperature Current Humidity Tendency of Temperature Tendency Arrows of Humidity...

  • Page 62: Historical Data Export And Clear

    WN1980 doesn't support storing data on a memory card. When the Wi-Fi configuration (refer to Section 2.2 for Wi-Fi Configuration) is completed, you can log in to Ecowitt.net to export the data in CSV file format. Figure 28 Export Historical Data from...

  • Page 63: Clear History Data

    Note: Data with a query period of days/24 hours is retained for three months. Data with a weekly query period is retained for one year. Data with a monthly query period is retained for two years. Data with a yearly query period is retained for four years.

  • Page 64: Firmware Upgrade

    Figure 29 Clear History Data 3.6 Firmware Upgrade Method 1: Via Ecowitt App Open Ecowitt App → My Devices →"…" (Open the Edit Gateway page) → tap the firmware version number to upgrade if a new version is available. When the upgrade is complete, the...
  • Page 65 Figure 30 Upgrade Firmware on the App...

  • Page 66: Calibration

    If you have data from a relatively accurate weather station. You can use the data to do the calibration. 1. Make sure your mobile device is connected to the Wi-Fi network WN1980 is connected to. 2. Click "…" on the top right corner and choose "Calibration".
  • Page 67 3. For a particular parameter (Take Outdoor temperature as an example in Figure 32). Calculate the offset of data from an accurate reference sensor. 4. Fill in the offset from step 3 , and click Save. Figure 32 Calibration...

  • Page 68: Rainfall Settings

    3.8 Rainfall Settings 3.8.1 Rainfall Data Priority Setting If you have multiple rainfall sensors, you can set the priority to display the data from one of them. You can choose between a Traditional Rain Gauge or a Piezoelectric Rain Gauge. When traditional rainfall or piezoelectric rainfall is selected, if you have more than one rainfall sensor, the priority of rainfall data will be displayed in the...

  • Page 69: Rain Totals Initial Value

    Figure 33 Rainfall Data Priority Setting 3.8.2 Rain Totals Initial Value Users can set the Rain for the current year, month, or week starting values. This is useful when you use this system instead of another one with accumulated data. Or if you know the values are incorrect.
  • Page 70 1. Ensure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Click "…" on the top right corner and choose "Rain Totals". 3. Fill in the correct Rainfall value, click Save. Figure 34...

  • Page 71: Units

    192.168.4.1 (Unit Settings), the WN1980 will automatically calculate and display the corresponding unit and value on the screen. Units set by the Ecowitt App or Ecowitt.net website will not be synchronized to the WN1980. 3.9 Unit and Other Settings Click Settings and select the units for the different parameters you want.
  • Page 72 Figure 35 App Setting...

  • Page 73: Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion

    3.10 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions. Because air pressure decreases as altitude rises, 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 74: Optional Sensors

    To determine the relative pressure for your location, locate an official reporting station near you (the Internet is the best source for real-time barometer conditions, such as Weather.com or Wunderground.com), and set your weather station to match the official reporting station. 4.
  • Page 75 Select the model of the units with the same RF frequency as your gateway or display (the frequency is different for various countries because of regulations). Note: Max QTY of the following table means the maximum number of sensors connected to the...

  • Page 76: Sensor Data Can Be Displayed On The Wn1980

    4.1.1 Sensor Data Can be Displayed on the WN1980 Sensor Picture Functions Model Wind speed/ direction, WS85 rainfall Outdoor temperature & humidity, wind speed/ WS90 direction, rainfall light, UV upload only but not display Outdoor temperature & humidity, wind speed/...
  • Page 77 WH40 Rainfall Indoor temperature, WN32P humidity and pressure Outdoor temperature WN32 humidity Temperature WN31 humidity WN30 Temperature WN36 Pool temperature Table 3...

  • Page 78: Sensor Data Can Only Be Uploaded To The Cloud

    4.1.2 Sensor Data Can Only be Uploaded to the Cloud Sensor Picture Functions Model WH57 Lightning detection WH41/WH4 PM2.5 WH45: CO₂, PM2.5, PM10, temperature and humidity WH45/WH4 WH46: CO₂, PM1.0, PM2.5, PM4.0, PM10, temperature humidity WH55 Water leak detection WH51L Soil moisture...

  • Page 79: Iot Device (Upload Only)

    WH51 Soil moisture WN34L/S/D Temperature WN35 Leaf wetness Table 4 4.2 IoT Device (Upload only) Sensor Picture Functions Model WFC01 Smart water timer AC1100 Smart plug Table 5...

  • Page 80: Specifications

    5. Specifications 5.1 Console USB gateway Specification built-in sensor Model WN1980 Name Weather Station (Receiver) Dimensions 104.5*127*27.5(mm) Screen Size 5.3" Material of Plastic Casing Material of Screen VA-LCD Console Operating 0°C to 50°C(32℉ to 122℉) Temperature RF Connection 920/915/868/433MHz (depending on...

  • Page 81: Integrated Sensor Suite

    WLAN Range Over 30 meters (in open areas) 5V Type-C to USB or 2 AA Battery Power Supply (not included) Battery Life 30 Days（Powered by battery only） Table 6 5.2 Integrated Sensor Suite Integrated Sensor Specification Temperature 0°C to 50°C(32℉ to 122℉) Metering Range Temperature ±1°C(±1.8℉)

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting Guide

    Section 3.4. communicate The LED next to the battery with the compartment will flash regularly. WN1980. Check and replace the outside sensor array batteries if no LED is If the batteries were recently replaced, check the polarity. If the...
  • Page 83 You may also try to set the AFC option (automatic frequency control) on from the embedded web UI of the WN1980 console. The temperature Ensure the sensor array is not too...
  • Page 84 connectivity is successful, the WiFi icon will be displayed in the time field. 2. Ensure your modem WiFi settings are correct (network name and password) and no VPN enabled. 3. The console only supports and connects to 2.4 GHz routers. If you own a 5 GHz dual-band router, you will need to disable the 5 GHz bands and enable...

  • Page 85: Warranty

    7. Warranty We disclaim any responsibility for any technical error or printing error or the consequences thereof. All trademarks and patents are recognized. 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 and is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser.

  • Page 86: Care And Maintenance

    Manufacturer: Shenzhen Fine Offset Electronics Co., Ltd. Address: 4/F, Block C, JiuJiu Industrial City, Shajing Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen City, China 8. Care and Maintenance 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.
  • Page 87 device prior to battery installation. • Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -). • Remove batteries from product during periods of non-use. Battery leakage can cause corrosion and damage to this product. • Remove used batteries promptly. •...

  • Page 88: Contact Us

    9. Contact Us 9.1 After-sales Service Order Issues: If you encounter any missing or incorrect shipments of Ecowitt products purchased, don't hesitate to get in touch with the respective platform's customer service from the store where you bought the product for assistance.

  • Page 89: Stay In Touch

    9.2 Stay in Touch Ask questions, watch setup videos, and provide feedback on our social media outlets. Follow Ecowitt on Discord, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Copyright © 2024 ecowitt All Rights Reserved. DC050324...

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