Operating Instructions Wi-Fi weather station with large TFT colour display Item No.
1 Table of contents 2 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................5 3 Intended use.........................................................................................................................................................5 4 Features and functions...........................................................................................................................
13 Operation............................................................................................................................................................22 13.1 Main display controls..................................................................................................................................23 13.2 History (32).................................................................................................................................................
22 Declaration of Conformity (DOC)........................................................................................................................76 23 Technical data.....................................................................................................................................................76 23.1 Weather station power supply....................................................................................................................76 23.2 Outdoor sensor power supply..
2 Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. If there are any technical questions, please contact: www.conrad.com/contact 3 Intended use The weather station is used to display various readings, such as indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, air pressure, precipitation, wind speed, wind direction, UV index and light intensity. It can be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. The data measured by the outdoor sensor are wirelessly transferred to the weather station.
4 Features and functions 4.
5 Scope of supply Weather station Power adapter (outdoor sensor) USB power adapter (weather station) 10 m connection cable (outdoor sensor) USB cable for power supply Operating instructions Outdoor sensor 6 Latest product information Download the latest product information at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code shown. Follow the instructions on the website.
Safety instructions Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/ guarantee. 8.1 General This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly.
8.5 Power adapters Never attempt to modify the electrical components of the power adapters for the weather station and outdoor sensor. Risk of fatal electric shock! Always ensure that the mains plug is properly connected. Discontinue use of the device if any electrical components are damaged. Do not modify the electrical components. Connect the product to an easily accessible socket. Only use the included power adapter.
9 Product overview 9.1 Weather station A 3-in-1 sensor for temperature, humidity and air pressure A B 17.
9.2 Outdoor sensor Q P K O L M R S N T K Solar cell L Ultrasonic wind sensor M Temperature and humidity sensor N Mount (mounting on a pole, pipe or similar with 2.
9.3 Display indicators 1. Outdoor temperature 2. Feels like; dew point; humidity (outdoor); 10-minute average wind direction; max. daily gusts. 3. PM2.5 concentration (optional sensor) 4. RF signal strength for the PM2.5 sensor (optional) 5. Sunrise/sunset time 6. Wi-Fi signal strength 7. Low battery indicator (for each sensor) 8. RF signal strength for the outdoor sensor 9. Wind direction; wind speed; gust 10. Water leakage alarm (optional sensor) 11. Indoor temperature 12. Date and time 13.
9.4 Main display icons 9.4.1 Temperature icons Please note! We have rounded the temperature values slightly for better readability. Temperature range in degrees Celsius (°C) Temperature range in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) < -3.5 Colour ring Temperature range in degrees Celsius (°C) Temperature range in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) < -10 10 to 15.5 50 to 60 -23.5 to -17.5 -10 to 0 15.5 to 21 60 to 70 -17.5 to -12 0 to 10 21 to 26.5 70 to 80 -12 to -6.5 10 to 20 26.5 to 32 80 to 90 -6.
9.4.3 Humidity icons Humidity range (%) Colour ring Humidity range (%) Colour ring Humidity range (%) 0%; no signal 30 to 40 70 to 80 1 to 10 40 to 50 80 to 90 10 to 20 50 to 60 90 to 99 20 to 30 60 to 70 100% Colour ring 9.4.4 Hourly rainfall icons Please note! We have rounded the measurements slightly for better readability. Hourly precipitation (cm) Hourly precipitation (inch) 0.0 14 Icon Hourly precipitation (cm) Hourly precipitation (inch) 0.0 1.5 to 2.0 0.6 to 0.8 0 to 0.
9.4.5 Weather forecast icons The forecast icon is based on the rate of change of air pressure. Please allow at least one month for the weather station to learn the barometric pressure over time.
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10 Preparation for mounting Select an appropriate installation location. The following points/criteria must be noted. 10.1 Wireless signal transmission range The transmission range of the wireless signal between the outdoor sensor and the weather station is up to 150 m under optimal conditions. However, these range values refer to the so-called “free-field range”. This ideal arrangement (e.g. weather station and outdoor sensor on a plain, even meadow without trees, houses, etc.) never exists in practice.
10.2 Tips for safe installation Metal objects and the tops of tall buildings are susceptible to lightning strikes. Never install the outdoor sensor during storms. Wait for a dry day with good weather. Use fall protection equipment such as a safety harness and a net in the following scenarios: When you are working on/above water or other areas into which you may sink in the event of a fall (e.g. a pond), regardless of your height above the ground.
11 Mounting the outdoor sensor and putting it into operation Before installing the weather station on the place of operation, we recommend placing the weather station at a temporary location with easy access for one week. This applies more to the outdoor sensor, as the indoor station is usually accessible anyway. This will let you check all functions, ensure proper operation, and get familiar with the weather station and its calibration procedures.
11.3 Installing the outdoor sensor The outdoor sensor can be mounted on a pipe, pole, rod, etc., with a diameter of 2.54 cm (1 inch). Important! Ensure the pipe (or similar) is level before mounting the sensor on it. Otherwise, this may damage the sensor and result in inaccurate readings. If necessary, use a spirit level for alignment. When mounting the outdoor sensor, ensure it is aligned correctly. Orient the sensor so that the north alignment mark (N) points north. Use a compass if necessary.
11.4 Connecting the power adapter The package includes a power adapter for the outdoor sensor. You will not need it during the summer, as the sensor is also powered by the built-in solar cell. On the other hand, the sensor is exposed to snowy and icy weather conditions in winter. The sensor has an integrated heater to counter weather impact, but the power adapter is required to supply it with power.
12 Setting up and operating the weather station To ensure optimal reception, the weather station should not be placed next to other electronic devices, cables or metal objects. The weather station and outdoor sensor should be at least 2 m away from sources of interference. Obstacles that impair wireless communication between the two devices (e.g. buildings) should also be avoided. The maximum range of the wireless signal is approximately 150 m. The range decreases when obstacles are present. 12.
13.1 Main display controls The weather station is operated using the 8 touch buttons below the display. The buttons' function depends on the current menu. The respective button's current function is shown at the very bottom of the display above the buttons. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 The table below gives a brief description of functions of all buttons. Number 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Icon Explanation Brightness setting “-” Press this button to decrease the display brightness.
13.1.1 Change background (29) Use the button (29) to toggle between the light and dark display background.
13.1.2 Channel selection and automatic mode (31) The weather station has 8 channels for additional sensors, such as the outdoor sensor. When multiple wireless sensors are connected to the weather station, while in normal mode, press the button (31) to toggle the display in the following sequence: Indoor, Channel 1, Channel 2 to Channel 8 and automatic switching of the display.
The table below gives a brief description of functions of the buttons available in this menu. Number 34 35 Icon Explanation Selection button Press this button to select the maximum/minimum record to be deleted. Selection button Press this button to select the maximum/minimum record to be deleted. Enter button 36 With the required maximum/minimum record selected, pressing this button opens the query window that prompts you to delete the maximum/minimum record. Then press the button button or .
13.2.2 History mode From the weather station's main display, press the button (32) and (39) twice to enter the history mode. The table below gives a brief description of functions of the buttons available in this menu. Number 41 42 43 44 45 46 Icon Explanation Selection button Press this button to delete all history records. Page selection button Press this button to call up a specific page of the history log. Each page contains 16 records.
Number 47 48 Icon Explanation History button Press this button to toggle between maximum/minimum values, history mode and graph display. Back button Press this button once to go back to the previous display. 13.2.3 Deleting history records While in history mode, pressing the records. Then press the button (45) or button (41) calls up the query window that prompts you to delete history (46) to select Yes or No. or .
13.2.4 Viewing a specific history page While in history mode, press the button (42) to enter the page selection mode. (43) or (44) to select the page number digit. or to change the number. Press the button (45) or (46) to toggle between the page number input field and the two confirmation buttons. Confirm the required page number by pressing the button or .
13.2.5 Viewing the graph From the weather station's main display, press the view. Press the button to change the data display resolution (12/24/48/72 hours).
13.2.6 Viewing the data for each channel When using optional sensors, their readings are shown on the data display of the individual channels. The mode is active only if an optional sensor is connected to the weather station. If not, you cannot access this page. From the weather station's main display, press the display of the individual channels. button (32), (39), and (47) three times to enter the data Press the button or to select any sensor of choice.
14 Configuration and settings Before configuring the weather station, we recommend that you first set the language of the weather station. Please refer to chapter “14.5 Factory defaults” for more information on how to set the language. 14.1 Basic settings From the main display, press the button (33) once to open the settings. The table below gives a brief description of functions of the buttons available in this menu.
Number Icon Explanation Down arrow 54 Press this button to navigate through the individual settings and change an active option field/query window. History button 55 Press this button to toggle between basic settings, alarm settings, calibration and factory defaults. Back button 56 Press this button once to return to the previous display. 14.1.1 Wi-Fi settings Press the button (54) or (53) to navigate to the Wi-Fi search. (49) or (50) to go to the Wi-Fi search. The menu item is highlighted.
Æ Your Wi-Fi network may not be displayed after the search. Press the restart the Wi-Fi search. button to return to the settings page and When you have successfully connected to the Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon (6) is displayed at the top left of the screen. With the weather station connected to your Wi-Fi network, you can upload data to the weather website.
Press the button again to move to the “OK” field. to initiate the Wi-Fi search. When the bottom field shows the “Connected” status, press the Press button twice to return to the settings page.
14.1.2 Setting the date and time button (54) once to select the date and time setup submenu. (50) opens the date and time setup submenu. From the settings menu, press the Pressing the button 1 (49) or Setting the time button (54) once to select the time setup field. (49) or (50) to set the hours. From the date and time setup menu, press the The hour digit turns red. Press the button Press (54) to set the minutes. The minute digit turns red.
3 Setting the time zone button (54) to select the time zone setup field. (49) or (50) to set the desired time zone. Press the button (54) to select the Update field. Press the button (49) or (50) to initiate the update. The weather station must be connected to the Internet to launch the update. If not, retry the update when the weather station is connected to the Internet.
14.1.10 Multi-channel sensor settings menu This settings menu enables you to rename the individual channels for the additional sensors. Here, you can also register anew sensors that have been disconnected. The settings menu is active only if an optional sensor is connected to the weather station. If not, you cannot access this page. 1 Registering a sensor anew Press the button Press the button 2 (54) or (49) or (53) to select any channel of choice. (50) to register the selected sensor anew.
Press Press Press to select the individual letters/characters. to apply the letter/character. to go back to the individual channels page. 14.1.
The table below briefly describes the settings contained in the menu. The setup basically is done with the same buttons as in the previous menus. Function Explanation Automatic control backlight When this setting is ticked, the backlight switches on or off automatically at the preset times (see the next two menu items). Turn on the backlight This item enables you to set the automatic switch-on time for the backlight.
14.1.13 Reset weekly precipitation setting button (49) to select any day (Monday or Sunday) as a starting point for the weekly precipitation measurement. Press the 14.1.14 Rainy season setting button (49) to select any month of choice as a starting point for the annual rainfall measurement. January is the default month. Æ The wet season affects the maximum, minimum and total annual precipitation.
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This screen lists all sensors that can work with this weather station. Please note that your display will certainly be different from the one illustrated. This package includes only the WS90 outdoor sensor and the indoor temperature, humidity and pressure sensor. These two sensors signal the reception status, and the ID number is automatically displayed when the console receives the sensor signal. The sensor ID is unique and fixed.
14.3 Alarm settings From the settings page, press the button (55) once to open the alarm settings. These settings enable you to set alarms for different measurements. For each measurement, you can set the upper and lower limits. The value on the left is the upper limit, and the one on the right is the lower limit. The alarm is triggered when the respective exclamation mark next to the limit value is red.
14.4 Calibration Calibration is optional and appropriate only if there is a known calibrated source to compare with. This section outlines practices, procedures and sources for sensor calibration to reduce production and degradation errors. Never use the Internet, radio, television or newspapers as sources to compare your measurements. Your weather station's purpose is to measure the conditions of your environment, which can vary considerably from site to site.
Function Type of calibration Default value Typical calibration source Daily precipitation Offset Current value Apply an offset if the weather station has been out of service all day. Weekly precipitation Offset Current value Apply an offset if the weather station has been out of service all week. Monthly precipitation Offset Current value Apply an offset if the weather station has been out of service all month.
5. The default conversion factor based on the wavelength for bright sunlight is 126.7 lx/W/m2. Although this variable can be adjusted by photovoltaic experts based on the light wavelength of interest, most weather station owners find it accurate for typical applications such as calculating evapotranspiration and solar panel efficiency. 6. Installation constraints have been found to affect wind speed the most.
14.5 Factory defaults Use the buttons or to select the individual items and confirm your selection with the button or . 14.5.1 Automatically clearing the maximum/minimum values With the Automatic Clear Max/Min item enabled, the maximum/minimum values are cleared every day at 12:00 a.m. They are also displayed as daily maximum/minimum values. 14.5.2 Factory defaults Use the Reset to Factory option to reset the weather station to factory defaults. All settings and data will be deleted. 14.5.
15 Other settings and functions 15.1 Resetting the outdoor sensor to factory defaults To reset the outdoor sensor to factory defaults, press and hold the “RESET” button (U) for a few seconds using a pointed object and release the button. The status LED (P) will light up continuously for a short time and then flash again at intervals of about 8.8 seconds. The reset is now complete. 15.2 Calibrating the outdoor sensor The ultrasonic sensor is calibrated before leaving the factory.
15.3.2 Number of optional sensors The table below shows the maximum number of individual sensor types that can be paired with the weather station. Sensor Max. number WH31 multi-channel temperature and humidity sensor WN36 wireless floating pool thermometer WH51 soil moisture sensor 8 8 WH41 outdoor PM2.5 air quality sensor WH43 indoor PM2.5 air quality sensor WH55 water leakage detector 4 Sensor Max. number WH57 thunder and lightning sensor 1 WH45 air quality sensor with PM2.
15.5 The Beaufort scale The Beaufort scale is an empirical scale for estimating the wind speed without using measuring instruments. It works by relating wind speed to observed conditions on sea or land, such as the movement of trees or waves on the surface of the ocean. It is named after Sir Francis Beaufort. The wind speed on land and sea is calculated in different ways. The anemometer displays measurements on the Beaufort scale from 0-12 using a bar graph.
15.6 UV index range The UV index is a value that indicates the intensity of harmful UV radiation and can help determine when sun protection is advisable.
16 Weather Services settings 16.1 Weather services overview The weather station can stream your sensor data to selected Internet-based weather services. The table below lists the supported services: Weather service Website Explanation Weather Underground https://www.wunderground.
Click the blue button “Add New Device”. Search the “Personal Weather Station” menu and select “other” from the list. Click “Next” to continue.
Select “Address” or “Manual” to find your address on the map. Click “Next”. Next, you need to fill in some details about your weather station. Fill out the form. Check the two boxes below to accept the privacy policy and receive notifications via email. Click “Next”.
After entering all the data, you can view your “Station ID” and password (“Station Key”). button (33) once to open the settings. (54) or (53) to navigate to the Weather Services settings and open the menu item using the button (49) or (50). Here, enter the “Station ID” and “Station Key” (password) in the corresponding fields.
Go back to the website https://www.wunderground.com/ or refresh the page if necessary. You should now see the weather station as Online in the “My Devices” section. 16.2.2 Viewing data from Weather Underground The easiest way to track your weather station's data is to use the website https://www.wunderground.com/. Use the following URL and enter your real Station ID in place of the text “STATIONID”. https://www.wunderground.
You can also use other apps available for Apple iOS and Google AndroidTM. WunderStation This iPad application allows you to view your weather station's data and graphs. Further information and links to App Store can be found on the service provider's website. https://www.wunderground.com/wunderstation Weather Underground This is a weather forecast app available for iOS and AndroidTM. Further information and links to App Store can also be found on the service provider's website (at the very bottom).
button (33) once to open the settings. (54) or (53) to navigate to the Weather Services settings and open the menu item using the button (49) or (50). Here, enter the “Station ID” (“Weathercloud ID”) and “Station Key” (password) in the corresponding fields. From the main display, press the Press the button 16.4 Setting up Weather Observation Website (WOW) Perform the following steps to enable your weather station to upload data to “WOW”: From your browser, open the website https://wow.metoffice.
To do so, click “Edit Site” and enter a code consisting of 6 digits. This code will be your authentication key. Open the Weather Services settings again. Here, enter the “Station ID” (“Site ID”) and “Station Key” (authentication key) in the corresponding fields.
16.5 Ecowitt Weather 16.5.1 Setting up Ecowitt Weather To sign up to “Ecowitt Weather”, follow the steps below: button (33) once to open the settings. (54) or (53) to navigate to the Weather Services settings and open the menu item using the button (49) or (50). Specify the interval time here (1 minute by default). From the main display, press the Press the button From your browser, open the website https://www.ecowitt.net/.
When logging in for the first time or if you have yet to link a device, you will be automatically redirected to the devices page. If not, open the three-line menu at the top left and click “Devices”. Then click “Add Device”. Fill out the form. Enter a name for your weather station and select your location correctly to ensure accurate calculations. Select “Weather Station” as the type and adjust the time zone if necessary.
16.5.2 Viewing data from Ecowitt Weather Open the dashboard to view your data on “Ecowitt Weather”. To do so, click the three-line menu icon at the top left again and choose “Dashboard”. You will see the page below where you can view current and history data. l Your weather station's sensor data should be available in a few minutes and displayed here.
The dashboard consists of various displays. Scroll down in the browser to view your data as a graph. The graphical display is shown by default. To display data as a list, click the three-line menu icon. From the drop-down menu next to the icon, select the time period you want to display. You can also export data using the button on the far right.
16.6 Configuring a customised weather service To set up a customised weather service, perform the following steps: button (33) once to open the settings. (54) or (53) to navigate to the Weather Services settings and open the menu item using the button (49) or (50). Navigate to the menu item at the very bottom (see highlighted item in the screenshot) and open it. From the main display, press the Press the button First, change the status to “Enable”.
17 Configuring and using the WSView Plus app Important! Before you start the configuration process, ensure your weather station is connected to your Wi-Fi network. Your smartphone/tablet must also be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You do not need an account to use the app. All you have to do is link your weather station to an Internet-based weather service, such as “Weather Underground” (see chapter “16.2 Weather Underground”) or “Ecowitt Weather” (see chapter “16.5 Ecowitt Weather”).
17.2 Launching the app for the first time Open the “WSView Plus” app you installed earlier. When you open the app for the first time, you will see the home page as in the screenshot on the right. 17.3 Connecting the weather station If your weather station and smartphone are already connected to your Wi-Fi network, the app will automatically recognise your weather station. Tap “My Devices” at the bottom left. Your weather station will be displayed here if it has already been recognised.
2. Tap “+” to add the weather station (if the weather station is not connected to the Wi-Fi network and the Internet): Do this by tapping “+” in the blue circle at the bottom centre of the screen. You will see a display as in the screenshot on the right. Choose the weather station by tapping it (the selected unit will be highlighted in blue). Tap “Next” at the top right. In the window that opens, confirm that the weather station is enabled and tap “Next” again. Then follow the instructions. 17.
Tap the button “WU Dashboard” at the bottom. After setup, no data is normally displayed here. Tap the button “+ StationID” at the top right. Next, tap the station ID of your weather station. Avoid tapping “-” behind it unless you want to clear the station ID.
Your weather station data should now appear in the dashboard. If no data is displayed, wait a few minutes. Go to other tabs in the app, if necessary, or close the app. 17.5 Linking the app with Ecowitt Weather From the main page of the app, tap “My Devices” at the bottom left. Choose your weather station here. “Ecowitt” is normally pre-selected in the window that opens. If not, select it. Tap the button “Bind to Ecowitt”.
Enter your e-mail address and password from your “Ecowitt” ac- count in the respective fields. Tap “Next” at the top right. If the registration has been successful, “Success” will be dis- played briefly. Tap the arrow at the top left to return to the main page. From the main page of the app, tap “Dashboard” at the bottom right next to “+”. Your weather station data should now appear in the dashboard. If no data is displayed, wait a few minutes.
You should also adjust the basic settings for “Ecowitt” data. Do this by tapping the three-line menu icon at the top left from the dashboard and choosing “Setting”. Adjust the units as needed. When you are done, tap “Save” at the bottom to save changes.
18 Troubleshooting This weather station is built using the latest technology and is safe to use, but problems and malfunctions may still occur. Therefore, observe the following information on how to eliminate possible malfunctions. Problem No communication between the outdoor sensor and the display console. Remedy The outdoor sensor may not have been initiated properly, and the weather station registers the data as invalid. The weather station must be reset. Reset the weather station to factory defaults.
Problem No data is sent to www.wunderground.com. Remedy Check that you have entered the password correctly. Enter the password you used to register at www.wunderground.com. Your Wunderground.com password cannot begin with a non-alphanumeric character (a restriction of Wunderground.com, not the station). Example: $oewkrf is not a valid password, but oewkrf$ is valid. Check that your station ID is correct.
20 Cleaning and care Important: – Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions. They can damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction. – Do not submerge the product in water. 1. Disconnect the product from the power supply. 2. Clean the product with a dry, lint-free cloth. 21 Disposal 21.1 Product This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market.
22 Declaration of Conformity (DOC) Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau hereby declares that this product conforms to the 2014/53/EU directive. Click on the following link to read the full text of the EU declaration of conformity: www.conrad.com/downloads Enter the product item number in the search box. You can then download the EU declaration of conformity in the available languages. 23 Technical data 23.1 Weather station power supply Input voltage.............................
23.4 Outdoor sensor Radio transmission........................ RF 868 MHz to weather station Sensor components....................... temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, precipitation, UV index, light intensity Temperature display range............ -40 to +60 °C or -40 to +140 °F Temperature accuracy................... ±0.3 °C or ±0.6 °F Temperature resolution.................. 0.1 °C or 0.1 °F Humidity display range.................. 1 – 99% Humidity accuracy......................... ±3.
23.7 Outdoor sensor power adapter Input voltage/current...................... 100 – 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A Output voltage/current................... 12 V/DC, 1 A, 12 W Output............................................ 2-pole Protection class............................. IP68 23.8 Weather station ambient conditions Operating/storage conditions......... -10 to +60 °C, 10 – 99% RH (non-condensing) 23.9 Outdoor sensor ambient conditions Operating/storage temperature.....
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