ECOWITT WH5360B, Manual

Page 1: ...emperature and Humidity Model WH5360B Thanks for your purchasing of the WH5360B High Precision Digital Rain Gauge with indoor temperature and humidity To ensure the best product performance please read this manual and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...lter 7 3 2 2 Install rain collector top 8 3 2 3 Install Batteries in rain gauge sensor 8 3 2 4 Mounting 10 3 3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication 12 3 4 Console Display 15 3 4 1 Initial Display Console Set Up 17 3 4 2 Key 18 3 4 3 Normal Mode 20 3 4 4 Setting Mode 21 3 4 5 Calibration Mode 21 3 4 6 Rain History Mode 23 3 4 7 MIN MAX Mode 23 3 4 8 Alarm Mode 24 ...

Page 3: ...2 3 4 9 Factory Reset Clear Memory 25 4 Features 26 5 Maintenance 28 6 Troubleshooting Guide 30 7 Specifications 33 8 Warranty Information 34 ...

Page 4: ... sensor 1 U Bolts set for mounting on a pole 2pcs 1 Threaded nuts for U Bolts set M5 size 4pcs 1 Metal mounting plate set to be used with U Bolts 1 Stainless steel tube for mounting the rain sensor 1 Stainless steel filter for rain collector 1 User manual this manual Table 1 Package content If any component is missing from the package or broken please contact our Customer Service department to res...

Page 5: ...sired location Note however that movement during assembly and movement after assembly can cause the rain sensor to falsely register rain It is possible to reset the rain total to 0 via console Attention Follow the suggested order for battery installation outdoor sensor first console last Ensure batteries are installed with correct polarity Only use new batteries for all battery operated sensors ...

Page 6: ...4 to 6 feet or 1 5 to 2 meters above the ground Ideally located at a horizontal distance of 4 times the height above the rain gauge of the nearest obstruction Ensure the rain gauge is mounted level to the ground away from any horizontal surface that can introduce rain splashing or surrounding snow buildup Note If the rain gauge sensor was mounted less than 3 3 feet or 1 meter above the ground the ...

Page 7: ...rstand all the parts of the rain gauge sensor once fully assembled Figure 1 Sensor assembly components 1 Rain collector top 4 Battery compartment door 2 LED Indicator 5 Surface installation screw hole 3 Bubble level 6 U bolt installation hole Table 2 Sensor assembly detailed items ...

Page 8: ...is as simple as the below figures show Hook the filter hook on the edge of the rain collector to install the filter as the figure 2 shows on the left Take out the filter hook from the edge to uninstall the filter as the figure 2 shows on the right Figure 2 Rain gauge filter in un installation diagram Hook the filter hook on the edge to install Take out the filter hook from the edge to uninstall ...

Page 9: ...e figure until it comes to a stop and the top cannot be removed from the bucket Failure to do this may cause the collector top to blow away in strong winds Figure 3 Rain collector top installation diagram 3 2 3 Install Batteries in rain gauge sensor Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by sliding it in the direction of the arrow Insert one AA battery as described and put compartment d...

Page 10: ...d start over but if you see the flash once every 49 seconds everything should be OK Note If no LED light up or is lighted permanently make sure the battery is inserted the correct way or a proper reset is happened Do not install the batteries backwards You can permanently damage the outdoor sensor Lithium batteries are recommended for the best performance We do not recommend rechargeable batteries...

Page 11: ... and adjustments easier and avoids any distance or interference related issues from the setup After setup is complete and everything is working return here for outdoor mounting If issues show up after outdoor mounting they are almost certainly related to distance obstacles etc 3 2 4 2 Mounting with U bolts The mounting assembly includes two U Bolts and a bracket that tightens around a 1 2 diameter...

Page 12: ...11 Figure 5 Rain gauge installation with U bolts Note Use the bubble level one the side of the rain gauge as a guide to verify that the sensor is leveled for proper measurements ...

Page 13: ...he bubble level beside the rain sensor as a guide to verify that the sensor is leveled Use shims as necessary to achieve level installation 3 3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication Wireless RF communication is susceptible to interference distance walls and metal barriers We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication between both sensor and the console ...

Page 14: ...e try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting purposes You may need to relocate the transmitters or receivers to avoid the interference and establish reliable communication The frequencies used by the sensors are one of depending on your location 433 868 or 915 MHz 915 MHz for United States Line of Sight Rating This device is rated at 300 feet line of sight under ideal circumstances no...

Page 15: ...g table shows different transmission media and expected signal strength reductions Each wall or obstruction decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below Medium RF Signal Strength Reduction Glass untreated 5 15 Plastics 10 15 Wood 10 40 Brick 10 40 Concrete 40 80 Metal 90 100 Table 3 RF Signal Strength reduction ...

Page 16: ...15 3 4 Console Display See Figure 7 to help you identify elements of the console s display screen ...

Page 17: ...larm icon 2 Rainfall grade graph 9 Date Week 3 Rainfall of day week month year display 10 Signal icon 4 Time 11 Wall mounted hole 5 Rain rate event 1h 24h display 12 Table stand 6 Indoor temperature 13 Battery door 7 Indoor humidity Table 4 Display console detailed items ...

Page 18: ...nsole Set Up Immediately after power up installing batteries the unit will turn on the display and the unit will start to look for reception of the outdoor sensor data This may take up to 3 minutes Figure 8 Console Normal Display ...

Page 19: ...18 3 4 2 Key functions Figure 9 Buttons next to the display There is a set of five keys on the right side of the display console The following tables briefly explains the function of these keys ...

Page 20: ...ormal mode or programming mode RAIN 2 display DAY WEEK MONTH YEAR TOTAL normal mode or programming mode HISTORY display history records return to normal mode HI LO display the MAX MIN value normal mode Set Alarm hold the HI LO button to enter setting alarm mode Table 5 Console buttons ...

Page 21: ... total of 24h Note Hold the button RAIN 1 over 5s will clear the current rainfall data displayed While in normal display press the RAIN 2 button to alternate the display of Display rainfall of day Display rainfall of week Display rainfall of month Display rainfall of year Display rainfall of total Note Hold the button RAIN 2 over 5s will clear the current rainfall data displayed ...

Page 22: ...off 12 24 hour format Manual time setting hours minutes Date format setting D M M D Date setting year month day Temperature unit setting C F Rainfall unit setting mm in Calibration mode Note In the setting mode press RAIN1 or RAIN2 buttons to change or scrolls the value Hold the button for 2 seconds can change rapidly The setting mode will return to normal display while idle for 15s or by pressing...

Page 23: ...ct to compare to a rain meter nearby around Because it is not necessary having a same rain intensity even they are not far from each other To judge if your rain meter is correct or not you may do the following 1 Use a narrowed neck bottle that can sit under the rain gauge water outlet holes Collect the water during a rain event and measure its weight E g 353 g 2 353 g equals 353 ml divided by rain...

Page 24: ... rain calibration settings accordingly or contact the customer service for replacement 3 4 6 Rain History Mode While in normal display press the button HISTORY once to enter Day Rain History Mode press HISTORY button twice will enter Month Rain history view mode Press the button RAIN1 or RAIN2 will scroll the display of history rainfall data records by days or month 3 4 7 MIN MAX Mode While in nor...

Page 25: ...normal display while idle for15s 3 4 8 Alarm Mode While in normal display hold the HI LO button for 2 seconds to enter Alarm Setting Mode You can press the HI LO button again to skip any step as defined below Time alert ON OFF Time alert value setting hour minute Rainfall Rate HI alert ON OFF Rainfall Rate HI alert value setting Rainfall Event HI alert ON OFF Rainfall Event HI alert value setting ...

Page 26: ...arm setting mode press RAIN1 or RAIN2 buttons to change or scrolls the value Hold the button for 2 seconds can change rapidly When the alarm value is reached the corresponding alarm icon will flash and the buzzer will ring for 2min The ringing can be stopped by pressing any button The setting mode will return to normal display while idle for 15s or by pressing the button HISTORY 3 4 9 Factory Rese...

Page 27: ...s will register the transmitter signal for 3 minutes 4 Features a Date Calendar Month date 2017 2099 Default Year 2017 12 24 hr format selected Alarm clock b Indoor temperature and humidity Every 60 second the unit will measure indoor temperature and humidity Indoor temperature and humidity MAX MIN records with timestamp Temperature humidity high low alert ...

Page 28: ...ph display Rain Rate Event alert d Rainfall history 24 monthly rain history and the 730 days having rain rainfall records e Wireless Signal Strength Indicator During the synchronization it will reduce one signal segment if it has not received the signal once from the transmitter It will increase one signal segment if it has received the signal once Received the signal once Lost the signal once ...

Page 29: ...ce of your station Clean Rain Gauge Check the rain gauge every 3 months Rotate the funnel counterclockwise and lift it up Clean the funnel and bucket with a damp cloth to remove any dirt debris and insects Spray the array lightly with insecticide if there s a bug infestation ...

Page 30: ...arly Batteries of the outdoor sensor array should be replaced every 1 2 years In applications where data dropouts cannot be tolerated check the batteries every 3 months and apply a corrosion preventing compound not included on the battery terminals for protection ...

Page 31: ...The outside sensor has an LED under the plastic just above the battery compartment The LED will flash every 49 seconds If the LED is not flashing every 49 seconds replace the batteries in the outside sensor If the batteries were recently replaced check the polarity If the sensor is flashing every 49 seconds proceed to the next step There may be a temporary loss of communication due to reception lo...

Page 32: ...wait 10 seconds Put the batteries back in 3 Do not touch any buttons for several minutes 4 If the rainfall data is still showing dashes after 3 minutes the remote sensor is defective If the sensor properly syncs up proceed to the next step How to prevent intermittent wireless communication How to prevent intermittent wireless communication issues 1 Install a fresh set of batteries in the remote se...

Page 33: ...ansmitting through solid metal like aluminum siding acts as an RF shield or earth barrier down a hill 5 Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices such as computers TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers 6 Move the remote sensor to a higher location Move the remote sensor to a closer location Temperature reads too high in the day time Make sure the console is pla...

Page 34: ...ring range 0 6000mm Indoor temperature range 0 C 50 C 32 to 122 Accuracy 1 F 0 5 C Indoor humidity measure range 10 to 99 Accuracy 6 RH 25 C 30 RH to 80 RH Accuracy 5 RH 25 C 1 RH to29 RH 80 RH to 99 RH Power consumption Base Station 3xAA Alkaline batteries not included Outdoor sensor 1xAA lithium batteries not included Battery life Minimum 12 months for base station Minimum 12 months for outdoor ...

Page 35: ...inal 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 This 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 claims ...