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Page 1: ... 3 2 1 Parts List 3 3 Overview 3 3 1 Features 4 4 Setup Guide 7 4 1 Install batteries 7 5 Wi Fi Configure with gateway 9 5 1 Pair with Gateway 9 5 2 Wi Fi Connection for the Gateway 11 6 View Online Data on WS View 11 7 Custom mode 14 8 Specification 24 9 Warranty Information 25 ...
Page 2: ...guration done Or a receiver console can be used to display the received sensor value The sensor is equipped with a ceramic cap which acts like a breathing filter for exchanging soil moisture to its internal sensing media This filter has the soil type isolated so that sensor is not sensitive to type of soil clay sand or fertilization condition etc To ensure the best product performance please read ...
Page 3: ...3 2 Getting Started 2 1 Parts List One Soil Moisture Sensor One User Manual 3 Overview 1 LED Indicator RF transmission 2 Battery Cap 3 Soil Moisture Sensor cap ...
Page 4: ...accurate measurement Custom Mode with 0 AD and 100 AD custom mode to manually calibrate the low high moisture value so that you can get more accurate result for different soil types This mode can only be activated through WS View app and in live data display mode Long wireless range up to 300 feet 100 meters in open areas ...
Page 5: ...gateway and your phone is using the same Wi Fi network Up to 8 channels supported Channel names can be edited on the app When paired with a Weather Station Console HP2551 HP3500 HP3501 View soil moisture data in real time on the Display Up to 8 channels supported Channel names can be edited on the Display for HP2551 only ...
Page 6: ... the server Channel names can be edited on the website Remote monitoring with smart phone laptop or computer by visiting the website Note The WH51 and WN51E will be recognized as the same sensor type by the software If you purchased both they will share the eight channels together and the total quantity of the two sensors could not exceed eight ...
Page 7: ...7 4 Setup Guide 4 1 Install batteries 1 Open the battery cap of the soil moisture sensor 2 Insert one AA battery and close battery door 3 After inserting the battery the remote sensor ...
Page 8: ...w 4 Before install the sensor into its permanent location we would suggest test the sensor in air and see if moisture reading is 0 And then put the sensor into a cup of water the sensor should have its reading increased to 90 or above Once sensor detected a significant data change sensor will transmit every 10s Once sensor has been confirmed working correctly then you can go to next step 5 Use a t...
Page 9: ...re data on your mobile application and receive email alerts on our weather server you need to pair this device with our GW1000 Wi Fi Gateway or HP2551 HP3500 HP3501 Weather Station sold separately 5 1 Pair with Gateway If GW1000 has been in operation and you have never had any WN51E soil moisture sensor setup before just power up the sensor and GW1000 will pick soil moisture data automatically Ple...
Page 10: ...u may attach a label of the channel on each sensor for distinction The channel name can be edited both on the app and Ecowitt Weather server will not sync If you want to use a new WN51E sensor to replace the old one already configured on certain channel please try the following 1 Open the Sensor ID page on the WS View app and find your old sensor ID 2 Power off the old sensor and power on the new ...
Page 11: ...rased 5 2 Wi Fi Connection for the Gateway For this part please refer to the manual of the GW1000 Wi Fi gateway Any question please contact the customer service 6 View Online Data on WS View When the Wi Fi configuration is done you can view the live data of your soil moisture sensor on the WS View application ...
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Page 13: ...r data on the WS View app To remote monitor the sensor data please upload the data to our free Ecowitt Weather Server https www ecowitt net Detailed operation instructions can be found on the GW1000 manual Any question please feel free to contact our customer service at support ecowitt com ...
Page 14: ...tom mode When in LIVE DATA display mode you can calibrate the soil moisture sensor by enable the Custom mode Click More Choose Calibration Choose Soil Calibration Tick the box on the left side of the Customize ...
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Page 18: ...0 AD Example when sensor moisture AD is 310 calculated moisture is 310 70 100 500 70 56 This is a fixed slope rate linear system Custom ON When pot soil at dry or wet condition is not giving the moisture sensor output value that is close to its default assumption it will give inaccurate moisture level results It is commonly happening with different soil type ...
Page 19: ... slope rate linear system Adjusting principle 0 AD is used to adjust for dry condition reading inconsistency When the displayed moisture readings are too high at dry soil condition you could lower the slope rate by increasing the 0 AD value 100 AD is used to adapt for wet condition reading inconsistency When the displayed moisture readings are too low at extremely wet soil condition you could ...
Page 20: ...duct at the first time you may turn off the custom mode and test the product at the following two situations Situation One Place the sensor into a glass of fresh water and the displayed moisture readings is much lower than 95 e g 70 Solution Enable custom mode and adjust the 100 AD value Calculate the 100 AD value with the formula ...
Page 21: ...95 Then 95 183 70 100 100 AD 70 Result 100 AD 188 take the Integer part Then you can adjust the default 0 AD value to 188 and touch the screen for once to update the data When you get your expected moisture reading click Save to save the setting Situation Two Leave the sensor aside without touching any ...
Page 22: ...g 40 Solution Enable the custom mode and adjust the 0 AD value Calculate the 0 AD value with the formula Soil Moisture moisture AD 0 AD 100 500 0 AD If Now AD 183 100 AD 500 Target Soil Moisture Reading 10 Then 10 183 0 AD 100 500 0 AD Result 0 AD 147 take the Integer part ...
Page 23: ...ted moisture reading click Save to save the setting Note The soil moisture sensor should be inserted totally into the soil for accurate result Record the 0 AD and 100 AD value for future use when WIFI network changed Note In general the device has been calibrated in the factory and you don t need to calibrate it on your side ...
Page 24: ...00 AD setting range 0 AD 10 1000 Initial value default to its factory calibration Frequency 433 915 868 MHz optional Sensor reporting interval 71 seconds Transmission distance in open field 100m 300 feet IP66 waterproof Power consumption Soil moisture sensor 1xAA Alkaline batteries not included Battery life Minimum 12 months ...
Page 25: ... materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures This limited warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installatio...
Page 26: ...is device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to ...
Page 27: ...n against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radi...
Page 28: ... following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC ID WA5WN51E ...
