Ecowitt WS3800 Weather Station Receiver Manual

1. Introduction

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. It supports monitoring indoor and outdoor conditions, 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.

The WS3800 needs to be used with optional sensors to obtain outdoor weather data and is not a standalone product.

This 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.

[Diagram: Ecowitt system overview showing the WS3800 receiver, outdoor sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, rain, solar/UV), a Wi-Fi router, and a mobile phone/tablet connected to the Ecowitt app and cloud.]

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

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.

[Diagram: Rear view of the WS3800 showing the DC 5.0V power jack and the battery compartment for 3 AA batteries.]

2.2.2 Download the Ecowitt App

Visit the App Store or Google Play Store or scan the QR code 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 to connect your station to your Wi-Fi network.

[Image: Screenshot of the Ecowitt App displaying weather data (Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Solar and UVI). Includes buttons for App Store and Google Play, and a QR code.]

Note: For Section 2.2.3 or 2.2.4, you'll need your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password.

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.

[Screenshots: Ecowitt App interface showing 'My Devices', 'Add New Devices', and 'Gateway Provisioning' options.]

(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.

[Screenshots: Steps for connecting via hotspot: showing the device display, mobile Wi-Fi settings, and the 'Operation Completed' screen.]

(3) Allow location access, recommend selecting "While Using the App". Then return to the Ecowitt App.

[Screenshots: App interface for location access and tips for device network configuration.]

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

[Screenshots: App interface for entering Wi-Fi SSID and password.]

(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.

[Screenshots: App interface showing successful gateway setup, switching Wi-Fi network, and viewing online data with weather readings.]

Note: If you are unable to connect the WS3800 to Wi-Fi using the Ecowitt App, use the setup via Embedded Web Page 192.168.4.1 on the next page.

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.

[Screenshots: Mobile phone connecting to the WS3800 hotspot and accessing the 192.168.4.1 web page, showing the login screen.]

(2) Click Local Network. Input the name and password of the router.

[Screenshots: Web interface showing 'Local Network' settings, including Router SSID, Password, IP Address Mode (DHCP/Static), and MAC address.]

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

[Screenshot: Web interface showing successful connection and the MAC address to be copied.]

(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.

[Screenshots: Ecowitt App showing 'Manually Adding' option.]

(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.

[Screenshots: Ecowitt App interface for entering device name and MAC address, followed by a success message and the online data display.]

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.

[Screenshots: Ecowitt App interface for setting device location, timezone, Auto DST, and data publicity.]

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).

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 Sensor Management page.
5. In the Sensor Management 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.

[Screenshots: Ecowitt App 'Sensor Management' page showing registered sensors, their IDs, and options to register or calibrate.]

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".

[Screenshots: Ecowitt App interface for uploading data to servers, showing supported server logos and options to manage uploads.]

3. Instructions for Use

3.1 Multiple Views and Size

[Diagram: Front view of the WS3800 receiver showing dimensions: 8.2" width, 5.6" height, 3.7" depth. The screen is 7.5" diagonal, with a 6.6" x 3.7" display area.]

[Diagram: Right side view of the WS3800 receiver showing thickness (1.1" and 0.7") and the adjustable stand angle (0-89°).]

[Diagram: Top view of the WS3800 receiver showing the 8 physical buttons: SET, TEMP, RAIN, PRE, WIND, -, +, LIGHT.]

[Diagram: Rear view of the WS3800 receiver showing ports and 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, and barometric pressure sensors
• 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
• 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

3.3 Icon Explanation

3.3.1 Date & Time

Displays the current date and time.

3.3.2 CO2/PM1.0/PM2.5/PM10/AQI

Displays readings for Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Particulate Matter (PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10), and Air Quality Index (AQI).

3.3.3 Weather Forecast

Indicates the predicted weather conditions (e.g., Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy).

3.3.4 Pressure Trend Function

Shows the trend of barometric pressure (rising, falling, or steady).

3.3.5 Wi-Fi Icon

Indicates the status of the Wi-Fi connection ?.

3.3.6 Indoor Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure

Displays current indoor temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure readings.

3.3.7 Outdoor Temperature and Humidity

Displays current outdoor temperature and humidity readings from connected sensors.

3.3.8 Wind

Shows wind speed, wind direction, and gust information.

3.3.9 Rainfall

Displays rainfall data: current event, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and total rainfall ?.

3.3.10 UVI

Shows the Ultraviolet Index (UVI) reading.

3.3.11 Moon Phase

Indicates the current phase of the moon ?.

3.3.12 Feels Like

Displays the "Feels Like" temperature, which accounts for wind chill and humidity.

3.4 LCD Display Brightness

The backlight brightness can be adjusted when the unit is powered by DC.

3.5 Buttons

The WS3800 features 8 physical buttons for operation:

• SET: Hold to enter setting mode; Press to switch setting option in setting mode.
• TEMP: Press to switch temperature channel; Press to switch REL/ABS mode for pressure.
• RAIN: Press to switch RAIN RATE/EVENT/DAILY/WEEKLY/MONTHLY/YEARLY/TOTAL rainfall data.
• PRE: Press to switch display in the Date area.
• WIND: Press to switch WIND/GUST/DIRECTION/10min dir.
• -: Press to adjust value in setting mode; Press to switch UVI/sunrise & sunset ?/?.
• +: Press to adjust value in setting mode; Press to switch MAX/MIN/Alarm setting/MAC mode.
• LIGHT: Press to adjust backlight when powered by DC; Press to snooze and press the other button to exit while alarming; Hold LIGHT to exit while snoozing.

Additional button functions:

• Hold "TEMP" & "-" to activate Wi-Fi hotspot/configuration.
• Hold "SET" & "LIGHT" for a factory reset.
• Hold to register weather data from sensor.

3.6 Product Modes

3.6.1 Normal Mode

The default operating mode displaying current weather data.

3.6.2 Setting Mode

Accessed by holding the SET button, used for configuring various parameters like time, date, units, etc.

3.6.3 Max/Min Value Mode

Displays the maximum and minimum recorded values for various weather parameters.

3.6.4 Alarm Setting Mode

Allows users to set high and low threshold alarms for different weather parameters.

3.6.5 MAC Address Display

Shows the device's unique MAC address.

3.7 Historical Data Export and Clear

3.7.1 Export History Data

Allows users to export historical weather data.

3.7.2 Clear History Data

Option to clear stored historical weather data.

3.8 Firmware Upgrade

Instructions for upgrading the device's firmware.

4. Optional Sensors

4.1 Sensors

Details on various optional sensors that can be paired with the WS3800.

4.1.1 Sensor Data Can be Displayed on the WS3800

Information on which sensor data is directly viewable on the WS3800 console.

4.1.2 Sensor Data Can Only be Uploaded to the Cloud

Information on sensor data that is transmitted directly to the cloud or app without appearing on the console.

4.2 IoT Device

Information regarding the integration of IoT devices.

4.2.1 Method 1 to Add Sub-device

Instructions for adding sub-devices using the first method.

4.2.2 Method 2 to Add Sub-device

Instructions for adding sub-devices using the second method.

4.3 Calibration

Procedures for calibrating sensors for accurate readings.

5. Others

5.1 Lightning Distance Unit

Information on the unit used for measuring lightning distance.

6. Specifications

Technical specifications of the WS3800 weather station receiver.

7. Warranty

Details regarding the product warranty.

8. Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for maintaining and caring for the WS3800 weather station.

9. Contact Us

9.1 After-sales Service

Information on how to contact customer support for after-sales service.

9.2 Stay in Touch

Ways to stay connected with Ecowitt for updates and support.