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  1. You are running a very old version of the firmware. I strongly suggest that you update the console firmware via SD card as soon as possible. The current version is 1.7.4 https://osswww.ecowitt.net/uploads/20210702/user.bin Once done then investigate to see if this has resolved your issue
  2. If everything else from your all in one sensor is updating OK, wind. temp, solar output etc then I would suspect that either the tipper is 'sticky' or you have a failure. I personally have had an issue one summer where the bucket someho got coated ins something sticky and effectively glued the bucket in place. Whenever I checked and manually tipped the bucket it registered as OK but then 'stuck' itself again. Fortunely with a bit of WD40 around the hinges I managed to resolve the issue and its been fine since. In your case however it is possible for the rain gauge to have failed and you will have to investigate to establish that. One other option that you have is to reset the outdoor sensor. You will find a pin hole on the underneath to do that and once done you may need to reregister the outdoor sensor with your console again.
  3. OK, so if you are being specific in your requirements then go for Ecowitt products. If you want a Display start with a HP2551C and add some WH31 temp/humidity sensors. You can have up to 8. If not bothered by a display and happy with using an App or web pages then buy a GW1000 and same sensors as they are all interoperable. You can add Soil Moisture sensors (upto 8). Shortly there will leaf wetness sensors and Soil temperature sensors available too. There are many other sensors as well such as Lightning and air quality etc If you do want to measure rain then you can add that as with Wind anemometer options at any time. The prices are very reasonable and Ecowitt are a fantastic company to deal with. ECOWITT Welcome to Ecowitt! WWW.ECOWITT.COM ECOWITT Welcome to Ecowitt
  4. Hard to say but first things, have you updated the system firmware (via SDCard) and also the wifi Firmware (via WSView app on a smartphone) ? The latest System Firmware is V1.6.9 and can be downloaded here> https://osswww.ecowitt.net/uploads/20201107/HP2551_V1.6.9.zip Some of the earlier firmware had some random issues so just checking that you have done the updates?
  5. You can reset the external sensor array and also re-register the sensor array with the console. That should resolve the issue unless you have a faulty external sensor array. The manual that explains all can be found here: https://osswww.ecowitt.net/uploads/20200921/c22d73bcd5522cda0d266cb8a9d1b4dd.pdf
  6. Most if not all stations calculate the dewpoint from the temperature and humidity. So if your SHT sensor is on its way then yes this will need fixing. You will probably get more technical advice on the WXForum from more experienced Davis owners there.
  7. Dont get too hung up about placement. Ideally the wind anemometer needs as high as possible, the rain gauge about a foot from the ground and not obscured, the temperature sensor about 1-2m and over green surface etc. There are placement guides. Now clearly you cannot meet this with an all in one sensor so really all you can do is place it in the best location you can find. I have my sensors on angled aerial brackets on the side of the garage. Not perfect by any means but it gives me relative readings in my location for me! You will also have to remember that periodically you will need to replace the backup batteries (at least every 2 years) and routinely check the rain gauge for stray crap/leaves/bird guano which will all block the operation. So putting it in a place you can get at it is also important. The all in one sensor also ideally needs to be in as sunny a location as possible as it runs for as much of its time from the solar panel and a super capacitor. There is a excellent support forum for all the ecowitt stations and their clones here where you can learn heaps. Ambient Weather and Ecowitt and other Fine Offset clones WWW.WXFORUM.NET Ambient Weather and Ecowitt and other Fine Offset clones
  8. The Ventus is a base level station and will get you in at the ground level. It is in fact a rebadged version of the Ecowitt WS2910. You can find the manual here: https://osswww.ecowitt.net/uploads/20200923/2607a385984df34004a69f5d5f0d2b23.pdf It does have its limitations however as the display console only supports the standard bi/tri-wing all in one sensors. If you are likely to want to add sensors and get more into weather station activities I would encourage you to look at the Watson 8686. This has a superior screen and allows pretty much any additional sensor that Ecowitt makes to be displayed. The Ecowitt manual for this model can be found here: https://osswww.ecowitt.net/uploads/20200921/c22d73bcd5522cda0d266cb8a9d1b4dd.pdf At the end of the day it will come down to how much you want to spend and how likely you will want additional sensors.
  9. That's a bit of a poor choice for a modern weather station as its limited expansion wise and internet connectivity wise. A better choice is the HP2551 clones (See the Watson station here) Watson W8686 – NEW! – Nevada Radio WWW.NEVADARADIO.CO.UK With this you can auto upload to the Internet (ecowitt,net and other services) and add extra sensors as you want from Ecowitt. This is much more future proofed though will cost a little more than the WS2085 For the full range check out www.ecowitt.com which is the master brand for Fine Offset (Watson, Aercus etc are all rebadged version of Ecowitt)
  10. I dont think its low angle sun as the peak was 2pm, so its probably just a burst of sunlight from a cloudy period. These sensors are very reactive and far faster than any old school thermometer!
  11. I will say that the internal temperature is pretty good in the base all in one. The next step up is the WS80 Ultrasonic anemometer which also measures the temp/humidity and solar. The radiation screening is better on this model Following this is the the WH32 and WH32-EP. This is a standalone temp/humidity sensor for using externally but requires a radiation shield. The EP version has a wired probe and is SHT35 based which is high precision and requires a waterproof box and radiation shield. I have this latter EP model and the other two for comparison. In a normal day the most deviation I have seen is about 1.5C from my precision sensor and this on hot days when the sun is at a low angle and is striking the temp/humidity sensor housing on the all in ones. So all told they are pretty good and you dont really need to upgrade for temperature reasons unless you start getting really keen.
  12. For reference I have the following now Ecowitt HP2551A + WH65 Tri-Wing (Wunderground: IGUILDFO67) Ecowitt GW1000 (Wunderground: IGUILDFO68) Ecowitt GW1000 (Mk2) test environment driving CumulusMX on a RPi 3b Ecowitt WH51 (x6) Soil Moisture Sensor Ecowitt WH41 PM2.5 External AQM Sensor Ecowitt WH31 (x8) internal Thermo/Hygro Sensor Ecowitt WS80 Ultrasonic Anemometer (pre-prod test) Ecowitt WH57 Lightning Sensor (pre-prod test) Ecowitt WH32-EP (SHT35) + Davis 7714 Screen (External high precision temperature and humidity sensor) Ecowitt WH45 CO2/PM2.5/PM10 (production Test) Internal AQM sensor These were all purchased or provided by Ecowitt (www.ecowitt.com)
  13. My first advice on this is dont get hung up on placement too much especially with all in one sensors as you have to compromise on location for at least some of the integral components. What do I mean you ask! - Well ideally you need the anemometer to be as high as possible and well away from any obstructions such as houses and trees to avoid swirl effect and venturi effect on wind. Rain gauge needs to be close to the ground and not shielded in any way. The Temperature/Humidity sensor needs to be approx 4-5 feet off the ground and ideally over a green surface and in direct sunshine as much as possible. Now on top of that you must recognise that you will have maintenance to do, such as removing debris from the rain gauge quite often (you'd be surprised!) and changing the backup batteries at least every 2 years in the sensor. So taking all that into account its very hard to find the optimum location. So don't stress too much if you chosen location is not perfect, just accept that the measurements that you take are relative to your back garden. If you really get hooked then you can invest in a separate temperature/humidity sensor and place that in a good radiation screen such as a Davis 7714 or Barani Meteoshield, a separate rain sensor, a separate anemometer package etc and place them all in optimum locations in your garden etc. On top of that are all sorts of other sensors such as air quality or lightning etc.
  14. Sadly for now you cannot purchase from Froggit due to Brexit, though fingers crossed they may sort that out and allow UK folks to purchase again. Only option for the additional sensors and bits is now direct from Ecowitt the master manufacturer brand. On my station I have ecowitt's own bird spike kit. They sell 2 types a small one for the Bi/Tri wing sensor array and a slightly larger one for the standalone rain sensor. Or of course you can make up a home made solution, there is not a lot in it TBH! I know some folks have purchased a spare black collector and glued pins or wires on as deterrents.
  15. It will be either 868Mhz (most likely) or 433Mhz. 915Mhz should not be used in Europe as its reserved for Cell Phones/Mobile Networks It might be written on the back of the Console or failing that go into settings and the about screen that shows the firmware versions will show what frequency model that you have. Once you know what frequency that the console is set to you can get additional sensors of the correct frequency,
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