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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #50 on: February 02, 2021, 04:45:41 AM »
Yes. However, it is not possible to cycle or view more than the selected pm2.5 on the home screen.

True. But I would appeal to Ecowitt and ask them to change this. They are rather receptive to user feedback. I'm not saying they will change it for sure but they have made a lot of changes based on user feedback. They welcome user feedback.
You should definitely do so - I have already proposed it to them - it's the only multiple sensor which doesn't cycle.
And I proposed to include the WH45 Temp/Hum into the indoorTemp/Hum/WH31 cycle.

The more people ask, the higher the chance.

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #51 on: February 02, 2021, 09:11:49 AM »
Yes. However, it is not possible to cycle or view more than the selected pm2.5 on the home screen.

True. But I would appeal to Ecowitt and ask them to change this. They are rather receptive to user feedback. I'm not saying they will change it for sure but they have made a lot of changes based on user feedback. They welcome user feedback.
You should definitely do so - I have already proposed it to them - it's the only multiple sensor which doesn't cycle.
And I proposed to include the WH45 Temp/Hum into the indoorTemp/Hum/WH31 cycle.

The more people ask, the higher the chance.

Done! Emailed Lucy asking.

Email from Lucy - cycle show pm2.5 next firmware version.

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #52 on: March 25, 2021, 12:18:26 AM »
Hey, just wanted to let you guys know that we have reviewed the WS-5000 over at Weather Station Advisor. Ambient Weather sent our reviewer/writer the WS-5000 with the full range of additional sensors to test. There's also a brief comparison against the WS-2000 and WS-2902. Here's the link if you're interested: https://www.weatherstationadvisor.com/ambient-weather-ws-5000-review/
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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #53 on: June 07, 2021, 01:27:20 PM »
What exactly does this mean?

WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations

Better rain range 0 to 394 in. vs 0 to 236 in. for the WS-5000


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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #54 on: June 07, 2021, 03:44:59 PM »
you can check the features at www.ecowitt.com for the HP2551 (WS-2000) and the HP2553 (WS-5000).
The OP refers to the rain volume display range i.e. how much it can display per day (that's what I understand).
The numbers are different though - the WS-2000 has the rain gauge of the WH65 array which has 200 inches display range (not 394, not sure where that number comes from), the WS-5000 uses the WH40 stand-alone rain gauge which has a range of 236 inches (6,000 mm).
As the producer is Fine Offset, Ambient as reseller shouldn't have different characteristics for the sensors/arrays.
Strangely enough Ambient shows in both WS-2000 and WS-5000 manuals the same specification of 236 inches.
As per the manufacturer, it's 199.99 in. for the WH65 sensor array, and 236 in. for the WH40.
I'd go by the manufacturer.

The WH40 rain gauge (Ecowitt term - Ambient say just WS-5000 RAIN) performs well with light and constant rain and at low wind speeds. With stronger winds and stronger rainfall it tends to under-perform/under-read, whereas the WH65 has a tendency of slightly over-reading at high winds and rainfall. There are a lot of discussions and reports in this forum about it.
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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #55 on: June 07, 2021, 04:21:31 PM »
So it's the limit of how much rain it can record in a single day? That's how I'm understanding it.

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #56 on: June 07, 2021, 05:36:09 PM »
Potentially, yes, But it is a really obscure measurement, which is practically meaningless. (you get that much in a single day, move)
Basically the WH40 that comes with the WS-5000 has a larger funnel than the one on the osprey WH65, although the slope on the WH40 has a shallower curve at the top.
I have 2 WH40s (one from Ambient and one from Ecowitt) plus a WH65 Osprey (Ambient 2000).

You really don't want to get to deep in the weeds on this, I have.

Either functions fine, are they going to be different on totals yes, even my 2 WH40s are different on totals. Differences of a few feet are going to give you different results (assuming the buckets are clean , etc...)



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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #57 on: June 07, 2021, 05:36:51 PM »
Alright I see, thank you.

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #58 on: June 07, 2021, 05:50:11 PM »
I recommend, that if you really want to compare what you are seeing from the sensors, that you also buy a manual measurement gauge. I recommend the Stratus one (available on Amazon etc..) . This will give you a baseline. I mean you also have to place the manual gauge near your sensors, within feet is good, at the same height.

It will give you some comfort on the readings, as well as maybe let you know they are off a bit, and usually by how much.

As a humor note, the Stratus will not measure 236 inches

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #59 on: June 07, 2021, 07:33:40 PM »
Meh, I'm not worried about pinpoint accuracy.

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #60 on: June 08, 2021, 04:57:36 AM »
I find it absolutely insane that this post and threads has 8600 views as at 8 June 2021 NZST 8:57pm. That's phenomenal, I never imagined it to get so many, kind of scare how much power that that holds, so many people's views would have be changed due to this post and the threads. I tried my best to factually and unbiasedly show both items. Thanks to everyone who's contributed and answered questions on this post. :)

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #61 on: July 16, 2021, 05:06:37 AM »
I live in the UK and want to buy a WS-5000 to replace my Watson W8681-Pro which is stuck on 60C & 99% RH

I have searched for weeks but there isn't any stock anywhere, even it seems world-wide. Does anyone know why?
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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #62 on: July 16, 2021, 05:15:10 AM »
I live in the UK and want to buy a WS-5000 to replace my Watson W8681-Pro which is stuck on 60C & 99% RH

I have searched for weeks but there isn't any stock anywhere, even it seems world-wide. Does anyone know why?

 microchip shortage would be my guess
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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #63 on: July 16, 2021, 06:06:32 AM »
I live in the UK and want to buy a WS-5000 to replace my Watson W8681-Pro which is stuck on 60C & 99% RH

I have searched for weeks but there isn't any stock anywhere, even it seems world-wide. Does anyone know why?
Living in the UK, why would you get a WS-5000, an American model which transmits at a frequency (915 MHz) illegal (because disturbing the mobile networks) in the UK ?
you could get an Ecowitt HP2551/2553 station - via weatherspares.co.uk or directly via Ecowitt (ecowitt.com) - or if the simpler outdoor array is sufficient for you,
you could get a Watson 8686 (a HP2551 clone) in the UK, I think it's NevadaRadio (nevadaradio.co.uk) and Amazon (amazon.co.uk) who sell it.

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #64 on: July 16, 2021, 06:38:21 AM »
I live in the UK and want to buy a WS-5000 to replace my Watson W8681-Pro which is stuck on 60C & 99% RH

I have searched for weeks but there isn't any stock anywhere, even it seems world-wide. Does anyone know why?

 microchip shortage would be my guess

If you refer to the outdoor sensor temp/humidity you may consider only changing the T/H sensor.
It was posted on the forum ecowitt sell the replacement for 15 dollars ( a minimum of 'bricolage' is required as you have to open the outdoor wh65 sensor, disconnect the old sensor... not difficult to do )

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #65 on: July 16, 2021, 07:44:36 AM »
I live in the UK and want to buy a WS-5000 to replace my Watson W8681-Pro which is stuck on 60C & 99% RH

I have searched for weeks but there isn't any stock anywhere, even it seems world-wide. Does anyone know why?

 microchip shortage would be my guess

If you refer to the outdoor sensor temp/humidity you may consider only changing the T/H sensor.
It was posted on the forum ecowitt sell the replacement for 15 dollars ( a minimum of 'bricolage' is required as you have to open the outdoor wh65 sensor, disconnect the old sensor... not difficult to do )
@davidea
the Watson 8681-Pro is a rather old model - with the boat shaped outdoor array (unless the OPer mistyped the number)
it's unlikely to get replacement parts for the T/H sensor these days from Ecowitt.
I'm not even sure if it's a Fine Offset clone ...
Whereas the Watson W8686 is an Ecowitt 2551 clone (HP2551 console + WH65 Y-shape outdoor array + WH32B indoor T/H/P sensor)

 
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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #66 on: July 18, 2021, 08:42:32 AM »
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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #67 on: July 18, 2021, 09:40:18 AM »
Thanks for the reply, although I don't understand what WH32E is or WH31 vs WH31E  :-)
WH32E - This is an outdoor temperature and humidity sensor that replaces the temperature and humidity sent by the WS80 or WH65 on the console as the primary outdoor temperature and humidity. This allows you better siting for the outdoor temperature and humidity. The WH32E should always be put in full sun inside of a proper radiation shield (do not use the RS-00001 though as it is terrible). You can only have one WH32E.

WH31 - This is an optional temperature and humidity sensor of which you can have up to eight of them. You can place them anywhere you like, indoor, outdoor, in the garage, attic, basement, bedroom, refrigerator, chicken coop...etc. But the WH31 will never be your primary outdoor sensor so you can't use it to upload to online services like WU or most others. The WH31 though does show up on Ecowitt.net, Ambientweather.net and on your own particular software like Cumulus MX, Meteobridge, Weather-Display, or WeeWX. Unfortunately Ambient has discontinued the WH31 and replaced it with the inferior WH31E.

WH31E - is a special version of the Ambient WH31. It is 100% compatible but it includes a Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) and it won't operate unless you are able to consistently get a good signal from WWVB in Colorado which is not always a reliable signal for many. Our stations do not need this RCC signal. The WH31E was meant for some other basic display consoles (not full weather stations) and thus in order to get time keeping they have this RCC. But it is a detriment to our stations that get time form the Internet. Poor decision on Ambient to stop selling the proper WH31 for our stations.

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This is a bit confusing for me. 
https://help.ambientweather.net/help/what-is-the-difference-between-the-wh31-and-wh31b/  States the 31 has the RCC and the B doesn’t.  I can’t find what the 31E is supposed to be. Ambient does talk about a 31 and 31B and 31E so that makes me think there are three versions.


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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #68 on: July 18, 2021, 10:09:18 AM »
imho Ambient do not contribute to more clarity with their last letter differentiation on Fine Offset clone sensors,
and there seems to be history/legacy involved, too

in the Ambient sensor nomenclature, as much as I can see, the last letter usually doesn't define a version but a functionality.
But sometimes, it's an updated version .... - sort of messy.
With consoles this is definitely so - there are A, B, C versions: WH2902A, WH2902B, WH2902C.

As for the WH31E, Ambient say:
"The WH31/WH31E features eight channel dip switches for mult-channel and degF/degC display. The WH31E replaces the WH31B."
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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #69 on: July 18, 2021, 11:00:58 AM »
I agree about the confusing naming extensions.  Looking over the FCC ID documents it seems the 31B was done in 2018 but the 31E was 2016 and seems to have another antenna inside (probably for the RCC).  The FCC site is great for looking inside products  [tup]
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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #70 on: July 18, 2021, 01:25:47 PM »
The WH31E replaces the WH31B.

I'm at odds with this statement that the WH31E replaces the WH31B. Technically speaking it really shouldn't. Just because Ambient says so doesn't mean it was right decision. The manufacture (FO) still makes both versions. Neither one replaces the other. They serve two different purposes. What Ambient calls WH31E has an RCC that is needed for some temperature consoles like the WS-3000. This is because the WS-3000 doesn't connect to the Internet and the system needs a time sync source. The WS-2000/5000 connect to the internet so they ignore the RCC sync from the WH31E. Technically speaking the WH31B that doesn't have the RCC is what the WS-2000/5000 should be using. Ambient just decided that the added cost of the RCC chip was negligible and they decided to only stock one part to ease confusion of customers so that they wouldn't buy the WH31B when they had the WS-3000 console. This decision comes at a detriment to the WS-2000/5000 customers. I forget why. It will come back to me. Bottom line is that it is unfortunate that Ambient decided to discontinue the WH31B....because the manufacture Fine Offset didn't!

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #71 on: July 18, 2021, 02:06:06 PM »
Okay it just came back to me why the WH31E with RCC stinks for those with a WS-2000/5000 or GW1000. The reason is because this sensor when it first powers on searches for the RCC signal from near Fort Collins, Colorado WWVB. For about 5 minutes no temperature/humidity data is sent as it searches for that RCC signal. It is not uncommon to not receive this signal during the day. I've have several other RCC clocks and devices and you don't always get an RCC signal even after 24 hours. It can take days. The WH31E will stop looking for this signal after about 5 minutes but it will try again every 2 hours. This means that every 2 hours there is no data if it is during the day when the signal is typically not received.

Suppose the WH31E does get the RCC signal from WWVB. How often is it programmed to re-sync?....and if the signal is not received then it all starts all over again. Talk about data gaps! Lame!

This could explain some difficulty that some users have finding their WH31E sensors with their WS-2000/5000 and GW1000 consoles. It is the wrong sensor to have for these stations.

What Ambient used to call WH31 is the same as the WH31B that they no longer sell. Shame.

But if you have an Ambient console then you are stuck with no better option. Because the proper Ecowitt 915 MHz sensors without RCC will not work with Ambient consoles because of Ambient's determination to limit sensor compatibility via custom firmware. All the more reason why I'm lately preferring Ecowitt branded consoles. If you truely miss the niceties of Ambientweather.net then you can still achieve that via a Meteobrige or FOSHKplugin and the Ambient License. No Ambient hardware required.

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #72 on: July 18, 2021, 05:28:15 PM »
I picked up a pair of 31Bs off Amazon last Fall and yes they have no more.  But so far I must have some good reception here on the Upper East coast since none of my Es ( from 3000-X3 ) have ever had said problem with RCC and the 2000/GW1000.

I’m not debating your findings and kindly defer to your knowledge.
Ambient Consoles: WS-2000, WS-1900, WS-1200, WS-2902C, WS-3000-X3, WS-0900-IP(observerIP), WS-1001-WIFI
Ambient Arrays: WH65B
Ambient Sensors: WH31E(3), WH31B(2), WH32B, WH31SM(2), WH31PGW, AQIN, WH31LA(3)
Ambient Spares: WH24B(2), WH25B.
Ecowitt: HP2551BU, GW1000B(dead), GW1100B(2), GW2000B
Ecowitt Sensors: WH51, WN34BL, WN34(2), WH31, WH41, WH40

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #73 on: July 19, 2021, 01:02:48 AM »
Anyone notice the gigantic price hike of the WS-5000 from Ambient?

It's $429 now, when just last year it was $299.

Wowza.

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Re: WS-5000 vs WS-2000 Ambient Weather Stations
« Reply #74 on: July 19, 2021, 08:18:12 AM »
Anyone notice the gigantic price hike of the WS-5000 from Ambient?

It's $429 now, when just last year it was $299.

Wowza.

That’s the same price at Ambient so they must be raising it.  I don’t recall what it was directly from them.  I’ve just started to order from Ambient directly as they have free shipping and doesn’t take much longer than Amazon.
Ambient Consoles: WS-2000, WS-1900, WS-1200, WS-2902C, WS-3000-X3, WS-0900-IP(observerIP), WS-1001-WIFI
Ambient Arrays: WH65B
Ambient Sensors: WH31E(3), WH31B(2), WH32B, WH31SM(2), WH31PGW, AQIN, WH31LA(3)
Ambient Spares: WH24B(2), WH25B.
Ecowitt: HP2551BU, GW1000B(dead), GW1100B(2), GW2000B
Ecowitt Sensors: WH51, WN34BL, WN34(2), WH31, WH41, WH40

 

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