WS View Plus (WSV+) and Web UI Local Network Manual

Introduction

This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up and managing Ecowitt weather stations using the WS View Plus (WSV+) mobile application and the Web User Interface (WebUI) for local network configurations.

Network Diagram Overview

The system typically involves a WS90 sensor transmitting data via RF to a GW3000 gateway. The GW3000 connects to a local router via a LAN cable. This router also provides access to the internet and a cloud server. The WS View Plus application on a mobile device connects to the local network via the router's WLAN or directly to the gateway's Wi-Fi hotspot (AP). A local server can also be connected to the router via LAN for data storage.

1. Differences: WSV+ vs. Ecowitt App

The WS View Plus (WSV+) app focuses on local network operation with optional internet features, managing devices connected to the local router. The Ecowitt app operates primarily via the internet, linking devices to the Ecowitt cloud account, requiring an ecowitt.net account login.

2. Differences: WSV+ vs. Web UI

WS View Plus is a mobile application offering a similar interface to the Web UI. Historically, the Web UI was device-specific. WSV+ can manage multiple devices within the same local network, displaying them in a list. Both WSV+ and the WebUI synchronize settings. The WebUI is accessed via the device's IP address in a browser and is currently the only method for configuring GW3000 and WS6210 SD card settings and network configurations.

3. Setup of a New Device in Local Network (LAN/WLAN)

3.1. Adding a Device

To add a device (console, gateway, camera) to your local network:

1. Press the "+" button on the bottom task bar, select the console, and press "Next".
2. Follow on-screen instructions to activate the console's WLAN. Tick "Completed operation" and press "Next".
3. Connect your phone's Wi-Fi to the console's WLAN. For consoles like the HP2560 (without API), the WLAN name is typically "EasyWeatherPro-xxxxx".

Note: Some consoles may show SSIDs like "EasyWeather-WFIxxxx" or "EasyWeatherPro-xxxxx". Devices without the "Pro" extension might have older firmware without WebUI support and do not display live data. Weather Service-only firmware ("WiFi firmware") also limits adding sensors or viewing live data via WSV+ or WebUI.

Continue by pressing "Scan" to select your router's SSID, entering the Wi-Fi password, and pressing "Next". You can configure weather server uploads later. After connecting to your local network, reconnect your smartphone/tablet to the same network. The device will appear in the WSV+ device list with its details (e.g., MAC, IP, Version).

Note on Local Ecowitt API: Devices with a local Ecowitt API (e.g., GW3000A-WIFIxxxx) use SSIDs like "DEVICE-name-WIFIxxxx". These devices can be fully configured and calibrated via WSV+. Devices connected via LAN (e.g., GW2000, GW3000) are recognized directly by the router and added to the WSV+ list. Network settings and SD card management for these devices are exclusively handled via their WebUI (e.g., http://IP-address-of-your device).

4. Devices Management

4.1. My Devices and Device List

This page displays all router-connected devices. The list cannot be edited directly; deleting an entry requires resetting the device hardware. Powering off a device grays out its entry, marking it as inactive.

4.2. My Devices and Favorites

To personalize the device list, tap the star icon (⭐) next to an entry to add it to Favorites. You can then select a device icon. The Favorites list becomes the default view upon launching WSV+. Device names in Favorites can be edited during creation or later via the settings icon (⚙️).

4.3. IP Connection

If a device isn't automatically listed after router registration, you can manually enter its IP address (found in your router's device list via MAC address) to set up weather services and view live data.

5. Cloud and Local Weather Server Setup

This section covers configuring weather data uploads to various servers. Devices with an "EasyWeather(Pro)" entry or their own device name (e.g., GW3000A-WIFIxxxx) offer options for weather server setup and customized server configurations. You can choose to send data to internet servers or your local network.

5.1. Cloud Weather Server (Optional)

Configure connections to public weather services:

• Ecowitt Weather (ecowitt.net)
• Wunderground (wunderground.com)
• Weather Cloud (weathercloud.net)
• WOW (Met Office) (wow.metoffice.gov.uk)

5.2. Customized Server Option

This allows sending data to a custom server or IP address. Examples include:

• Home Assistant: Protocol: Ecowitt, Server IP/Hostname: [Your HA Server IP], Path: /api/webhook/..., Port: 8123, Upload Interval: 8 seconds.
• Custom Website: Protocol: Wunderground, Server IP/Hostname: my-weather-website-domain.com, Path: /report/data, Port: 8080, Upload Interval: 8 seconds.

5.3. WSV+ Dashboard Units Setting

Dashboard unit settings are configured via the "Setting" button in the WSV+ app's task bar. These settings apply only to the WSV+ view; other tools like Ecowitt.net or WebUI require separate configuration.

5.4. Connecting Without a Local Network

You can still connect to your console using WSV+ without a local network by using the console's WLAN access point or hotspot. Connect your mobile device to the console's SSID (e.g., EasyWeather-WIFIxxxx), open WSV+, select "IP connection", and enter the hotspot IP address (typically 192.168.4.1) to access the Weather Network page or Live Data page.

5.5. Configuring Weather Services and Local Network Access via WebUI

The WebUI is essential for network and SD card configuration. Access is possible via the console's hotspot IP or its local network IP address. If the console is not yet connected to the router, it can be registered via the WebUI by connecting to its WLAN. If already connected, access via the browser using the console's hotspot IP (192.168.4.1) or its assigned local network IP address.

6. Device Settings in WS View Plus and Web UI

6.1. Open Live Data

The main page displays real-time data for basic sensors (indoor/outdoor temperature, humidity, air pressure, solar, wind, rain). Each sensor shows signal quality, ID, and battery status. Additional tabs display extra sensors (T&H, Temp, Leaf Wetness, Water Leak). A pencil icon (✏️) allows renaming extra sensors.

To access the menu, tap the "More" button (⋮) in the top right corner.

Accessing Web UI via Device Hotspot:

1. Re-power the device or activate its hotspot.
2. Connect your phone/laptop's Wi-Fi to the device's hotspot.
3. Open a browser and navigate to the device's default IP address (192.168.4.1).
4. Click "Login" to open the user interface.

The WebUI displays live data grouped on a single page without tabs.

6.2. Weather Services

After adding a device, weather services can be configured for data upload to servers like ecowitt.net, wunderground.com, weathercloud.net, and wow.metoffice.gov.uk, or a customized server.

6.3. Calibration

This section allows calibration of sensor data, including Irradiance Gain, UV Gain, Wind Gain, and various offsets (InTemp, InHumi, Abs, Rel, OutTemp, OutHumi, WindDir).

6.4. Rain Totals

Configure settings for rain data, including rainfall data priority (traditional or piezoelectric), rainfall calibration, and rain reset times. The manual explains the working principle of piezoelectric rain gauges and calibration steps, including setting gain parameters (Piezo Rain1-5) for accuracy.

6.5. Device Setting

This page supports device-specific settings, such as sensor type, frequency, automatic frequency control (AFC), temperature compensation, timezone, date, and automatic firmware upgrades. It also covers Device AP Auto OFF and login/AP password settings. Network management and SD card configuration are handled exclusively via the WebUI.

6.6. Sensor ID

This page is for sensor management: viewing, re-registering, and assigning active sensor IDs. Newer firmware versions may split sensor IDs across two pages with 31 entries each for better WebUI overview, while WSV+ displays all on one page.

6.7. Configure Router in Local Network

This section details local network setup, including SSID, password, and IP address configuration. WSV+ manages the WLAN portion, while Ethernet (LAN) connections and WLAN enabling/disabling for dual-network devices are managed via the WebUI.

6.8. Live Data Units

This page allows users to set preferred units for displaying live data, including temperature, pressure, wind, rain, and irradiance.

6.9. SD Card

SD card management is exclusively done via the WebUI for devices like GW3000 and WS6210. Supported file system format is FAT32. For cards larger than 32GB, the Rufus tool is recommended for formatting. The system supports real-time status display, hot-swap, detailed SD card information, and multi-level directory management. Sensor data is saved in .csv format in the root directory. Unit setting changes can trigger new file creation.