6. Feature ................23 7. Specification ..............24 8. Trouble Shooting ............25 8.1 How to Test the WH40H Rain Gauge Sensor ..25 8.2 How to Replace the Faulty Sensor .......25 8.3 How to Set the Rainfall Data Priority ....25 8.4 WS69/WH40H Rain Gauge Accuracy Issue Check...
Not only is the rain collector heightened, but WH40H is also featured by the 15 bird spike holes design on the rain collector top. It comes with 15 bird spikes that can prevent the birds from nesting in the rain collector.
2 x Stainless Steel Round Head Cross Screw(for Mounting on the Surface) 2 x Tube Sleeve of Screws for Round Head Cross Screw 15 x Stainless Steel Bird Spike Note: The Pole is not included in the package. Note:...
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Figure 1 Install the filter by hooking the filter hook on the edge of the rain collector (as Figure 2 shows on the left). To uninstall the filter, remove the filter hook from the edge (as Figure 2 shows on the right). Figure 2...
2.2.2 Install Rain Collector Top Align the rain collector top with the rain bucket, paying attention to the lock groove position, as shown on the left side in Figure 3. Next, lock the top clockwise to the lock groove position, as shown on the right side of the figure, until it comes to a stop and cannot be removed from the bucket.
2.2.3 Install Batteries in Rain Gauge Sensor Please remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by sliding it toward the arrow. Insert one AA battery as described, put the compartment door back, and slide it in the opposite direction to lock. Figure 4 Note:...
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Note: If the LED does not light up or is permanently lit, please ensure the battery is inserted correctly, or a proper reset has been done. Please don't install the batteries backward. You can permanently damage the outdoor sensor. Note: Lithium batteries are recommended for the best performance.
Before mounting, you must test whether the device can successfully connect with the gateway/console and send the data to the ecowitt server. Note: The WH40H is only a rain gauge sensor that must pair with ECOWITT gateways or consoles (Sold separately). Before testing, please ensure you own an...
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3.1 Consoles Can Display the WH40H Rainfall Data After being powered on, the WH40H can directly pair with these display consoles via RF within the wireless transmission range. WH5360 HP2550 HP2560 WN1920 WN1980 HP3500 WS3800 WS3820 WS3900 /WS3910 Table 2 Note :...
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3.2 Gateways Can Send the WH40H Rainfall Data to the Server The WH40H can pair with the ecowitt gateways/consoles, and they can send the WH40H rainfall data to the ecowitt server, as figure 9 shows. Figure 9 The Ecosystem of the Ecowitt...
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GW1200 GW2000 GW3000 WS6210 HP2550 HP2560 HP3500 WN1920 WN1980 WN1820 WS3900 WS3800 WS3820 /WN1821 /WS3910 Table 3 Note: The WN1820/WN1821 can pair with the WH40H and send its rainfall data to the server, but they cannot display the WH40H data.
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LCD console The gateways and the LCD display consoles cannot display the sensor ID, so you need to go to the Ecowitt app or its embedded website (192.168.4.1) to check the sensor ID of the rain gauge sensor. If the sensor ID shown on the...
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WH40H's, please disable this sensor on the app or website and re-register the WH40H. Note: The Gateways: GW1100, GW1200, GW2000, GW3000, WS6210 The LCD Display Consoles:WN1920, WN1980, WN1820, WN1821, WS3800, WS3820, WS3900, WS3910. (3) When you use the WH5360 The WH5360 cannot send the rain data to the Internet nor display the sensor ID.
4. Mounting Before proceeding with the outdoor mounting detailed in this section, you should keep the assembled outdoor sensor package nearby (preferably not closer to 5 ft. from the gateway). This will make troubleshooting and adjustments easier and avoid any distance or interference-related issues from the setup.
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Figure 10 Insert the 15 bird spikes into the hole of the WH40H's rain bucket funnel toward the knurling end downward. You should wear gloves when inserting the bird spikes to avoid the hurt to your fingers.
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Figure 11 Note: The bird spikes are designed to drive the birds away. You can decide to install them as needed.
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Figure 12 Note: Use the bubble level beside the rain sensor as a guide to verify that the sensor is leveled.
4.2 Mount with screws The mounting assembly also includes two screws for installation on a leveled place. Figure 13 Note: Use the bubble level beside the rain sensor as a guide to verify that the sensor is leveled.
5. Best Practices for Wireless Communication Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls, and metal barriers. For trouble-free wireless communication, we recommend the following best practices. Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the console several feet away from computer monitors and TVs. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
Line of Sight Rating. This device is rated at a 328-foot (100-meter) line of sight (no interference, barriers, or walls), but in most real-world installations, which include passing through barriers or walls, you will typically get a maximum of 100 feet (30 meters).
7. Specification Model WH40H Wireless Self-emptying Rain Name Gauge Sensor Dimensions 189*189*194mm Weight 583.3g Material of Plastic Casing ASA+PC Rainfall Metering Range 0mm to 9999mm Rainfall Metering ± 5% Accuracy Rainfall Metering 0.1 mm Resolution Data reporting Interval About 49 seconds...
Ecowitt app or ecowitt.net. 8.2 How to Replace the Faulty Sensor If the WH40H is faulty and you get a replacement, remember these two sensors' IDs. Remove the batteries from the defective sensor and disable its ID on the Ecowitt app.
Suppose you own ecowitt rain gauge sensors, including traditional and piezoelectric sensors. The Ecowitt and WSView Plus apps can display the conventional and piezoelectric rain gauge sensor data. However, the console can only display one kind of rain gauge sensor data.
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(0.254mm for WS69, 0.1mm for WH40H), the tipping bucket loses balance and tips over. Each time it tips, it triggers a switch, activating the circuit to send a pulse signal to the recorder, which records the rainfall amount. This process repeats, allowing for accurate rainfall measurement.
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Listen for a slight ringing sound and observe if the rainfall measurement in the app increases by 0.1mm (WS69 for 0.2mm, WH40H for 0.1mm). Proper operation indicates normal functioning. Avoid pouring water quickly to prevent the tipping bucket from malfunctioning.
Moderate rain: precipitation intensity between 2.5-10mm/24h. Heavy rain: precipitation intensity between 10-50mm/24h. Torrential rain: precipitation intensity between 50-100mm/24h. 9. Warranty & Caution 9.1 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 2-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects or defects in materials and workmanship.
service, the purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures. This limited warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, or claims based on misrepresentation by the seller, or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To maintain compliance with RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance between 20cm of the radiator and your body. Use only the supplied antenna. IC Caution:...
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French: L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2.
10. Contact Us 10.1 After-sales Service Order Issues: If you encounter missing or incorrect shipments of Ecowitt products purchased, please contact 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.
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