ECOWITT WS3800 User manual

Weather Station Receiver Manual
Model: WS3800
https://s.ecowitt.com/FD6USP

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................... 4
2. Installation............................................................................................. 5
2.1 Part List ............................................................................................ 5
2.2 Wi-Fi Configuration.........................................................................5
2.2.1 Power-up ................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Download the Ecowitt App .......................................................6
2.2.3 Connect the Station to Wi-Fi via Ecowitt App ......................... 7
2.2.4 Connect the Station to Wi-Fi via Web Page 192.168.4.1 ....... 11
2.2.5 Device Location, Timezone, DST, and Data Public ...............14
2.2.6 Replacing Wi-Fi Router ..........................................................15
2.3 Adding Sensors.............................................................................. 15
2.4 Upload Data to Server ....................................................................16
3. Instructions for Use ..............................................................................17
3.1 Multiple Views and Size ................................................................17
3.2 Features .......................................................................................... 19
3.3 Icon Explanation ............................................................................ 21
3.3.1 Date & Time ........................................................................... 22
3.3.2 CO₂/PM1.0/PM2.5/PM10/AQI...............................................23
3.3.3 Weather Forecast .................................................................... 23
3.3.4 Pressure Trend Function ......................................................... 25
3.3.5 Wi-Fi Icon ...............................................................................25
3.3.6 Indoor Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure .........................26
3.3.7 Outdoor Temperature and Humidity .......................................26
3.3.8 Wind........................................................................................26
3.3.9 Rainfall ....................................................................................27
3.3.10 UVI ....................................................................................... 27
3.3.11 Moon Phase...........................................................................28
3.3.12 Feels Like ..............................................................................28
3.4 LCD Display Brightness ................................................................ 29
3.5 Buttons ........................................................................................... 29
3.6 Product Modes ............................................................................... 31
3.6.1 Normal Mode .......................................................................... 31
3.6.2 Setting Mode ...........................................................................33
3.6.3 Max/Min Value Mode .............................................................33
3.6.4 Alarm Setting Mode ................................................................34
3.6.5 MAC Address Display ............................................................35
3.7 Historical Data Export and Clear ...................................................36
3.7.1 Export History Data ................................................................ 36

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3.7.2 Clear History Data .................................................................. 37
3.8 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................... 37
4. Optional Sensors .................................................................................. 38
4.1 Sensors ........................................................................................... 38
4.1.1 Sensor Data Can be Displayed on the WS3800 ..................... 39
4.1.2 Sensor Data Can Only be Uploaded to the Cloud ...................41
4.2 IoT Device ..................................................................................... 42
4.2.1 Method 1 to Add Sub-device ................................................. 42
4.2.2 Method 2 to Add Sub-device .................................................. 43
4.3 Calibration ......................................................................................45
5. Others...................................................................................................46
5.1 Lightning Distance Unit .................................................................46
6. Specifications.......................................................................................47
7. Warranty .............................................................................................. 48
8. Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................49
9. Contact Us ............................................................................................50
9.1 After-sales Service......................................................................... 50
9.2 Stay in Touch ................................................................................. 50

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1. Introduction
Figure 1: How Ecowitt system works
Thank you for your purchase of Ecowitt WS3800 weather station receiver.
Ecowitt WS3800 is a 7.5" Wi-Fi LCD large screen weather station
receiver. Supports monitoring indoor and outdoor conditions, it has built-
in temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure sensors, and can
connect almost all Ecowitt transmitters with the same RF frequency to
use together, to get accurate weather data including wind speed, wind
direction, rainfall, UV, solar radiation, outdoor temperature, outdoor
humidity, dew point, feels like, CO₂, PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10 and more.
Meanwhile, it supports connecting IoT devices, such as WFC01 and
AC1100, to achieve smart control through Ecowitt App, which is a
powerful weather station receiver.
WS3800 supports connecting to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network for viewing
data from anywhere on your phone, tablet, and computer browser, all for
free.
Just so you know, the WS3800 needs to be used with optional sensors to
obtain outdoor weather data and is not a standalone product.
The following user guide provides step by step instructions for
installation and operation. Use this manual to become familiar with your
professional weather station and save it for future reference.

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2. Installation
2.1 Part List
1 x WS3800 Weather Station Receiver
1 x User Manual
1 x DC to USB Cable
2.2 Wi-Fi Configuration
2.2.1 Power-up
Figure 2
Insert the 5V 1A Power Adapter into an outlet, and then plug it into the
Power Jack on the back of the station. Optional: Insert 3 fresh AA
alkaline or lithium batteries (not included) into the Battery Compartment
to power the station on.
The software version number and frequency are displayed for 1 second,
then the full screen is displayed for 3 seconds and finally enters normal
mode.

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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 your station to your Wi-Fi network.
Figure 3: Download Ecowitt App
Note: For Section 2.2.3 or 2.2.4 below (2 ways to complete Wi-Fi
configuration), you'll need your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and
password.

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2.2.3 Connect the Station to Wi-Fi via Ecowitt App
(1) Open Ecowitt App →"My Devices"→"Add New Devices"→click
WS3800 icon→choose WiFi Provisioning：
Figure 4

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(2) Hold WS3800's button TEMP + - for more than 2s in normal mode
will turn on its hotspot, Wi-Fi icon will flash fast on the screen. Use
mobile phone to connect to the hotspot "WS3800x-WIFIxxxx" emitted by
WS3800. Then tick "Operation Completed"→"Next".
Note: WS3800x-WIFIxxxx, the first x represents the frequency,
A=868MHz, B=915MHz, C=433MHz, xxxx represents the last 4 digits of
the product MAC address.
Figure 5
(3) Allow location access, recommend selecting "While Using the App".
Then return to the Ecowitt App.

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Figure 6
(4) Fill in the Wi-Fi SSID and password, then click "Submit".
Figure 7

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(5) Now the gateway setup is successful. Switch the network of phone to
the same Wi-Fi WS3800 is connected to. WS3800 has been successfully
added to the App, then the data can be viewed online.
Figure 8
Note: If you are
unable to connect the
WS3800 to Wi-Fi
using the Ecowitt
App, we recommend
using the setup via
Embedded Web Page
192.168.4.1 on the
next page.

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2.2.4 Web Page 192.168.4.1
(1) Hold TEMP + - to turn on WS3800’s hotspot and connect to this
hotspot with your mobile device. Use mobile browser to search the URL:
192.168.4.1. No password is set by default. Click login.
Figure 9
(2) Click Local Network. Input the name and password of the router.

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Figure 10
(3) Now the WS3800 is
successfully connected to
the Wi-Fi router. Copy the
MAC address for the
following steps.
Figure 11: Copy the MAC address

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Figure 12
(5) Edit the Device Name and paste the MAC address copied in step (3)
into the box, and click "Save", then the data can be viewed online.
Figure 13
(4) Switch the
network of phone to
the same Wi-Fi
WS3800 is connected
to. Open Ecowitt App
→"My Devices"→
"Add New Devices"
→click WS3800 icon
→choose Manually
Adding.

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2.2.5 Device Location, Timezone, DST, and Data Public
After completing the Wi-Fi configuration, follow these steps for Device
location, Timezone, DST (Daylight Saving Time), and Data public
settings.
1. Click on "My Devices".
2. Click on the "..." icon.
3. Set the Device's location and Timezone on this interface. Tick "Auto
DST" and "Is Public" when necessary.
4. Click "Save", then reboot the WS3800 device, the WS3800 will
automatically synchronize time and DST.
Figure 14: Related settings via Ecowitt App
Note: After completing the above Wi-Fi configuration and related
settings, the WS3800 screen will display a stable Wi-Fi signal tower, auto
time zone, and DST (when necessary).

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Figure 15: WS3800 sync App related settings
2.2.6 Replacing Wi-Fi Router
If you want to change your router, follow Section 2.2.3 or 2.2.4 again
after restoring the gateway to its factory settings (Hold SET +LIGHT
for a factory reset).
2.3 Adding Sensors
To pair the optional sensors (refer to Section 4 for more optional sensors)
with the WS3800, please do as follows:
1. Power the sensor on and place it next to the console.
2. Wait for 1~2 minutes, check whether the console will pick up the sensor
data automatically and display it on the screen or App.
3. If data is not received from a registered sensor, the RF icon will
decrease the signal by one frame; if data is received, the RF icon will
increase the signal by one frame.
4. If data is not received, try the following: after making sure the phone
and WS3800 are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, open the
Ecowitt App→Sensor ID→enter the Edit Gateway page.
5. In the Edit Gateway page, find the sensor you want to pair, select the ID
number box and register it.
6. Once successful, you may return to the main interface to check the data.
7. If you know exactly the sensor ID, and want the WS3800 to pair that
sensor only, you may enter the sensor ID, and save the change to make
it effective.

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Figure 16: Sensor ID page
2.4 Upload Data to Server
After the Wi-Fi configuration is successful, data can be uploaded to the
following weather station servers:
A. ecowitt.net (Default upload to this server)
B. wunderground.com
C. weathercloud.net
D. wow.metoffice.gov.uk
E. Customized servers
Upload servers management:
(1) Ensure that the mobile phone and WS3800 receiver are using the
same Wi-Fi.
(2) Ecowitt App →"..." at the top right corner →"Others" →"DIY
Upload Servers".

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Figure 17: Upload data to server
3. Instructions for Use
3.1 Multiple Views and Size
Figure 18: Main view

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Figure 19: Right view
Figure 20: Top view

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Figure 21: Rear view (Refer to Section 3.5 for Button functions)
3.2 Features
7.5" LCD display
8 physical buttons
Support DC powered and 3 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries
powered (3 fresh AA batteries (not included) can only run for
24H. Only used as a short-term backup power)
Calendar, date, time, moon phase, sunrise, and sunset
Built-in temperature humidity sensor, and barometric pressure
sensor
Support displaying indoor temperature, humidity, pressure, and
changing trend
Support receiving and displaying 8 channels temperature and
humidity sensor data
Support receiving and displaying wind speed, wind direction,
rainfall, UV, solar radiation, feels like, dew point, CO₂, PM1.0,
PM2.5, PM10, and AQI data

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Weather forecast: Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy,
Snowy and Storm Snowy
Record Max & Min value
Alarm & Snooze function
Support unit setting
Support DST (Daylight Saving Time)
RST function (Clear daily max/min values)
Support backlight adjustment under DC power supply
Can be used as a Wi-Fi gateway to support the reception of more
sensors' data, which can be viewed through the web page
Support Wi-Fi configuration on the web page (192.168.4.1), view
more sensor data, set up server, set up calibration parameters, set
up sensor ID
Data storage on Ecowitt server: https://ecowitt.net
Support uploading data to the weather station server after
connecting to the Wi-Fi network:
■ ecowitt.net (Default upload to this server)
■ wunderground.com
■ weathercloud.net
■ wow.metoffice.gov.uk
■ Customized servers
Support optional sensors, please refer to Section 4