ECOWITT HP2553 User manual

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TFT Large Display Wi-Fi Weather Station
With Ultrasonic Anemometer Sensor Package and Rain Gauge Sensor
Operation Manual
Model: HP2553
Thank you for purchasing this HP2553 TFT Large Display Wi-Fi Weather
Station, a complete weather station with ultrasonic anemometer and
independent self-emptying rain gauge.
This manual will guide you, step-by-step, through setting up your weather
station and base unit, and understanding the operation of your weather
station.
Note: The mounting poles for anemometer sensor package and rain gauge sensor
are not included.

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1Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents....................................................................................... 2
2 Unpacking.................................................................................................. 5
3 Overview ................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Display Console.................................................................................. 7
3.2 Indoor sensor...................................................................................... 9
3.3 Ultrasonic anemometer with 6-in-1 sensors...................................... 10
3.4 Rain Sensor....................................................................................... 10
3.5 Features............................................................................................. 11
4 Set up Guide............................................................................................ 14
4.1 Site Survey........................................................................................ 14
4.2 Ultrasonic Anemometer package assembly....................................... 15
4.2.1 Install batteries in sensor package.............................................. 16
4.2.2 Mount ultrasonic anemometer assembly....................................17
4.2.3 Reset Button and Transmitter LED............................................21
4.3 Rain Gauge Sensor Set Up and Installation ...................................... 21
4.3.1 Install rain gauge filter............................................................... 22
Figure 14: Rain gauge filter in/un-installation diagram....................... 23
4.3.2 Install rain collector top ............................................................. 23
4.3.3 Install Batteries in rain gauge sensor.......................................... 24
4.3.4 Mounting.................................................................................... 24
4.4 Indoor Sensor Set Up........................................................................ 26

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4.4.1 Sensor Placement....................................................................... 27
4.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication..................................... 28
4.6 Console Display................................................................................ 29
4.6.1 Initial Display Console Set Up................................................... 32
4.6.2 Key functions............................................................................. 33
4.6.3 Main interface icons explain...................................................... 34
4.7 Multiple Channel Selection and Scroll Mode ................................... 36
4.8 History Mode.................................................................................... 37
4.8.1 View and Reset MAX/MIN ....................................................... 37
4.8.2 History Record Mode................................................................. 38
4.8.3 Graph Mode............................................................................... 41
4.8.4 Optional Sensor Display Mode.................................................. 43
4.9 Setting Mode..................................................................................... 43
4.9.1 Date and Time setting................................................................ 45
4.9.2 Time Format setting................................................................... 46
4.9.3 Date Format setting.................................................................... 47
4.9.4 Temperature unit setting ............................................................ 47
4.9.5 Barometric unit.......................................................................... 47
4.9.6 Wind speed unit......................................................................... 47
4.9.7 Rainfall unit............................................................................... 47
4.9.8 Solar Rad. Unit .......................................................................... 47
4.9.9 Multi Channel Sensor.................................................................47
4.9.10 Backlight setting...................................................................... 50

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4.9.11 Longitude: Latitude setting...................................................... 51
4.9.12 Week Start Set ......................................................................... 52
4.9.13 Rainfall season (default: January)............................................ 52
4.9.14 Storing Interval (1-240minutes Selectable).............................. 53
4.9.15 Weather Server......................................................................... 53
4.9.16 Connect Console to Your Router: Wi-Fi scan.......................... 70
4.9.17 Background.............................................................................. 73
4.9.18 Alarm Setting Mode................................................................. 74
4.9.19 Calibration Mode..................................................................... 75
4.9.20 More......................................................................................... 80
4.9.21 Factory reset............................................................................. 84
5 Other Console Functions ......................................................................... 87
5.1 Beaufort Wind Force Scale............................................................... 87
5.2 Weather Forecasting......................................................................... 88
5.3 Lightning Alert ................................................................................. 89
5.4 Weather Forecasting Description and Limitations............................ 89
5.5 Moon Phase...................................................................................... 90
6 Maintenance ............................................................................................ 92
7 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................ 94
8 Specifications........................................................................................... 98
9 Warranty Information............................................................................ 101

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2Unpacking
Open your weather station box and inspect that the contents are intact
(nothing broken) and complete (nothing missing). Inside you should find the
following:
QTY
Item Description
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Display Console
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Indoor sensor unit(temp/humidity/pressure)
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Solar powered ultrasonic anemometer with Light and UV, air
temperature/humidity sensor integrated( optional heater for
climate with snow/ice conditions available)
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Rain gauge
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U-Bolts set for mounting on a pole (2pcs/set)
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Threaded nuts for U-Bolts set (M6 size) (4pcs/set)
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Metal mounting plate set to be used with U-Bolts (1pcs/set)
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Mounting arm for ultrasonic anemometer (random color)
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Mounting bracelet for ultrasonic anemometer (random color)
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Mini wrench for M6 bolts
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Stainless steel filter for rain gauge collector
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AC adapter for display console
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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 resolve the issue.

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Note: The console operates using an AC adapter. The included adapter is a
switching-type adapter and can generate a small amount of electrical
interference with the RF reception in the console, when placed too close to
the console. Please keep the console display at least 2 ft. or 0.5 m away
from the power adapter to ensure best RF reception from the outdoor
sensor package.
Note: The console can store historical data on a memory card. This memory card
is not included. If you want to use one you will need a microSD memory
card. The supported max capacity of the card is 32G(Format: FAT32). A
1GB card will store more than 10 years’ data. There is also no requirement
on the speed class of this card as data writing happens infrequently and is
not speed critical.
Note: Batteries for the ultrasonic anemometer and the rain gauge sensor are not
included. You will need 2 AA size Lithium battery for the ultrasonic
anemometer, which is primarily for startup and backup purpose. After
setup and during normal operation, the unit is getting its power from solar
cell. One AA size battery, alkaline or Lithium (recommended for colder
climates) is required for the rain gauge. Two AA size alkaline batteries are
required for the indoor sensor.
Note: There are two sets of U-bolts in the box, one is for the ultrasonic
anemometer sensor and the other one is for the rain gauge sensor.

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3Overview
3.1 Display Console
Figure 1: Display console screen
Figure 2 Display console side views

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Note: The USB port in the console is only for factory internal use, not
available for users.
You can use a micro SD card (max 32G, Fat 32) for the firmware
update.(SD card not included).
Update firmware process:
1.Visit www.ecowitt.com for available update
2.On the navigation bar, select Manual & Firmware under Support
3.Search "HP2553" - find the firmware option and download it on your
computer
4.Take out your micro SD card fromthe console
5.Drag the unzipped file(user.bin) under the root directory of your micro SD
card.
6. Insert the card into the console - power off the console - power on the
console - update the program.

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3.2 Indoor sensor
Figure 3: Indoor sensor 2 display variations
The indoor sensor will display indoor temperature, humidity and barometric
pressure alternately.

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3.3 Ultrasonic anemometer with 6-in-1 sensors
Figure 4: Solar powered ultrasonic anemometer with integrated solar & uv,
thermo-hygrometer sensor
3.4 Rain Sensor
Figure 5: Self emptying rain gauge

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3.5 Features
7" large TFT (high resolution) colored display console
Two background (dark/light) themes selectable
Indoor temperature, humidity
Absolute and Relative barometric pressure
Wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, outdoor temperature and humidity,
solar radiation and UV.
Calculates dew point, wind chill, heat index, moon phase and
sunset/sunrise time
Weather forecast & alarm
View historical records of sensors and graph directly on the console
Collects sensor data from various supported wireless sensors.
Additional/optional sensors:
Up to 8 WH31 multi-channel temperature and humidity sensors
Or 8 WH30 multi-channel temp sensors
Up to 8 WN34 Temperature Sensors
Up to 4 WH41/WH43 PM2.5 air quality sensors
One WH45 PM2.5/PM10/CO2/temperature and humidity all-in-1
sensor
Up to 8 WH51 soil moisture sensors
Up to 4 WH55 water leak sensors
One WH57 lightning sensor
Future sensors to be developed
Pushes sensor data to cloud weather services:
https://www.ecowitt.net
https://www.wunderground.com
https://www.weathercloud.com/
https://www.wow.com
Customown server data hosting possible when server data exchange
is compatible with either Wunderground or Ecowitt protocol.
Manage sensor calibration setup.

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Manage sensor via sensor ID.
Data storage service on Ecowitt server: https://ecowitt.net
Data storing interval:
by day: 5 minutes
by week: 30 minutes
by month: 4 hours
by year: 1 day
Stores data for past three months at 5-minute intervals
Stores data for past one year at 30-minute intervals
Stores data for past two year at 4-hour intervals
Note: The optional sensors can be purchased separately. If more info needed,
please visit our website: www.ecowitt.com. Make sure to select the model
of the units with the same RF frequency as your gateway (the frequency is
different for various countries because of regulations).
Note: There’s a built-in heat plate in the 6-in-1 sensor package body, if the lowest
temperature at your place is below -3°C, or 26.6°F , and the weather is
mostly snowy or rainy, then you may need to activate the heater by
supplying a 12V/1A power (sold separately) to the sensor heating element
for melting accumulated snow or ice, which can influence wind
measurement accuracy significantly. Please contact us at
[e-mail] for the extension cord information (sold separately).
There’s a built-in thermostat inside the anemometer sensor
to control the power supply for the heat plate, which will automatically turn
on below 0℃(30℉) and automatically turn off above 10℃(50℉).
Note: To pair the optional sensors with the HP2553 console, please follow the
below operations:

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1. Place the optional sensor next to the console(keep 5-10ft away from each
other).
2. Install batteries on the sensor and wait for 1-2 minutes.
3. Check whether the console will pick up the sensor data automatically and
display it on the screen.
4. If not, press the gear icon and go to Setup page - find More and enter its
Setup page - find Sensors ID and enter its Setup page.
5. In the Sensors ID Setup page, find the sensor you want to pair - select the
ID number box and register it.
6. Once successfully, you may return to the main interface to check the data.

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4Set up Guide
Before you start, you will need a Philips screwdriver (size PH0, not
provided) and find the wrench (size M6) included in package.
Note: We suggest you assemble all components of the weather station, including
base unit in one location so you can easily test functionality. After testing,
place the outdoor sensors in the desired 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 WS View app.
Attention:
Follow the suggested order for battery installation (outdoor sensor(s)
first, indoor sensor(s) second, optional baseunit last).
Ensure batteries are installed with correct polarity (+/-).
Only use new batteries for all battery-operated sensors.
Avoid rechargeable batteries being used.
If outdoor temperature may go below 32 F or 0 C for prolonged periods,
Lithium based batteries are suggested over alkaline type batteries for
any outdoor sensor.
4.1 Site Survey
Location of various sensors is paramount to good data collection.
Abbreviated instructions follow, but for a detailed reference, see:
https://www.weather.gov/media/epz/mesonet/CWOP-Siting.pdf.
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the
following:
Anemometer
Ideally mounted at least 32 feet, or 10 meters above ground level.

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Try to make the anemometer the highest object around. 7 feet, or 2.75
meters) or more above the surrounding obstructions is best.
Rain Gauge
Ideally mounted at a height of 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.
4.2 Ultrasonic Anemometer package assembly
See Figure 6 to locate and understand all the parts of the ultrasonic
anemometer package with UV & light, thermo-hygrometer sensors, once
fully assembled.
Figure 6: Sensor package assembly components

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1. Surface tension conditioner layer
( patent pending)
7. Mounting arm
2. Battery compartment
8. Mounting bracelet and U-bolt set
3. Temperature & humidity sensor
9. Power cord for built-in heater
4. Light & UV sensor, LED indicator
10. USB port (factory use only )
5. Solar Panel
11.Calibration button (factory use
only )
6. NORTH alignment indicator
12. Reset button
Table 2: Sensor package assembly component list
4.2.1 Install batteries in sensor package
Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver and insert 2 AA batteries
in the battery compartment, and press “Reset” button, the LED indicator on
the back of the sensor package (item 4) will turn on for 3 seconds and then
flash once every 4.8 seconds indicating sensor data transmission. If you did
not pay attention, you may have missed the initial indication. You can
always press the reset button to start over. Make sure you see the flash once
every 4.8 seconds.
If sensor has been put outside for some time, and solar panel has charged up
the internal accumulator fully or partially, if you install the 2 AA backup
battery, the system might not start up properly. So you can always make a
system reset by press the “Reset” button.

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Figure 7: Battery installation diagram
Note: Please make sure the battery is inserted correctly for its polarity as the
system needs its initial power from this backup battery to start up the
system before solar panel charges up the accumulator and supply system
power afterwards. when in high altitude area, during wintertime, sunshine
time is short, thus system needs to be powered from this backup battery,
we recommend Lithium batteries to be used for cold weather climates.
Please avoid alkaline batteries, especially when internal heater is to be
activated during cold and wet weather conditions as when heater activated,
the trapped heat inside will warm up internally, and alkaline batteries are
extremely susceptible to leakage when temperature is over certain limits.
4.2.2 Mount ultrasonic anemometer assembly
4.2.2.1 Before you mount
Before installing your outdoor sensor in the permanent location, we
recommend operating the device for one week in a temporary location with
easy access. This will allow you to check out all of the functions, ensure
proper operation and familiarize you with the weather station performance.
4.2.2.2 Mounting
You can attach a pole(not included) to a permanent structure and then
attach the sensor package to it (see Figure 8-12).
The U-Bolts will accommodate a pole diameter of 1.25-2 inches (pole
not included).

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1.Install the base on a pole (1.25inch~2inch) as Figure 8.
Figure 8: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-1
2.Pass the connector cord through the arm tube as Figure 9:

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Figure 9: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-2
3.Attaching the armtube to the Ultrasonic Sensor as Figure 10.
Figure 10: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-3
4.Insert the arm tube into the base as Figure 11. Be sure to line up the
small hole in the arm with the holes in the base. Insert the machine
screw through the holes in the base and arm. ( if you don’t need to
power up the heater, you should keep the power cord terminal inside
the mounting arm and this can make the installation looks neat and
tidy. You may take it out when needed.)
Figure 11: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-4

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Make sure the mounting pole is vertical, or very close to it. Use a level as
needed.
5. If optional extension cord is added, connect the cord to the connector
and insert the USB port into the AC adaptor as Figure 10 show:
Figure 12: Sensor package mounting diagram 5-5
Finally, place the sensor package on top of the prepared mounting pipe. The
U-Bolts should be loose enough to allow this but loosen the nuts as
necessary. Once placed, hand tighten all four nuts, taking care to do so
evenly. Do not use a wrench yet!
Now you will need to align the whole package in the proper direction by
rotating it on top of the mounting pipe as needed. Locate the arrow labeled
“NORTH” that you will find on top of the connector tube of the sensor
package (item 6). You must rotate the whole sensor package until this arrow
points due north. To achieve proper alignment, it is helpful to use a compass
(many cell phones have a compass application). Once rotated in the correct
orientation, lightly tighten the bolts a little more (use a wrench) to prevent
further rotation.