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Offline Gyvate

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HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« on: July 01, 2022, 10:05:18 AM »
Ecowitt published/released device firmware 1.8.1 for the HP2551/HP2560 consoles.

Amongst other things - a long list of changes - a bug was discovered in the weather forecast and corrected
changelog
20220701: V1.8.1 Firmware Update


1. OTA feature supported for WiFi modem. The feature can be edited on "about" page. OTA will be triggered when entering this page, and this feature needs WiFi modem firmware verison to be v5.0.7 or later. Prior to this version, this feature is not supported.
2. Portugese language is supported.   
3. Change Deutsch (German) text for SD card back up file:
 Dewpoint -》 Taupunkt
 HeatIndex -》 Hitzeindex
 FeelsLike -》 Gefühlte Temperatur
 Abs. Leckage -》 Abs. Luftdruck
 Rel. Leckage -》 Rel. Luftdruck
4. UPdate French translation to be plural when more than one unit countered. like mins, heures, jours
5.WS90 Rain calibration supported.
6. Outdoor sensor type description for WH65/69 added.
7. WN34 calibration feature added.
8. Default system start up time updated to 20220101.
9. Update feelslike calculation for correct temperature/humidity data source when ws90 sensor is at present.
10. Change "Radiation compeansation" to "Temperature Compensaiton" wording.
11. Fix a bug for weather forecast.
12.  Special character supported on mini keyboard.
13. Other system stability improvements.
WS2350 1.6.7, GW1000(3) 1.7.7,WH2650 WiFi (2) 1.7.7 (test/backup), GW1100 2.3.1, GW2000(3) 3.1.1, HP2551 1.9.5,5.1.5;HP3500 1.7.2,WS3800 1.2.8, WN1910 1.2.3,WN1980 1.2.3;
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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2022, 10:30:21 AM »
Just curious about this OTA Wi-Fi modem, what exactly is this?
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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2022, 10:33:27 AM »
Just curious about this OTA Wi-Fi modem, what exactly is this?
this point was rather unclear to me - and I asked Ecowitt for clarification - as soon as I get their reply, I'll post it here.
Normally OTA means over-the-air e.g. using "WiFi" or Bluetooth etc. - but here it's not fully clear what they mean exactly and how to figure out the WiFi modem firmware ...
Especially as the WiFi firmware of the console is already (and only) updated OTA (here via WiFi)
« Last Edit: July 01, 2022, 10:40:02 AM by Gyvate »
WS2350 1.6.7, GW1000(3) 1.7.7,WH2650 WiFi (2) 1.7.7 (test/backup), GW1100 2.3.1, GW2000(3) 3.1.1, HP2551 1.9.5,5.1.5;HP3500 1.7.2,WS3800 1.2.8, WN1910 1.2.3,WN1980 1.2.3;
Ecowitt WS90(2)1.3.5/1.4.0, WS80(2)1.2.5, WS68, WS69, WH40, WH31, WH31-EP, WN30, WN34L, WN35, WH32, WH32-EP, WH32B, WH57 [Lightning], WH41 [PM2.5], WH51, WH45, WH55
MeteobridgePro(2)[test,prod] 5.8 Mar 01 2024, 15185 - Blake-Larsen Sun Recorder - RPi4/weewx 4.8.0/4.10.2/CumulusMX 3283/Meteobridge RPi4B-2GB(3169)
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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2022, 10:38:28 AM »
The acronym OTA normally means Over The Air, usually relates to updates over wifi. But we will wait and see what Ecowitt means!

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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2022, 10:39:53 AM »
I'm all for doing FW updates via Wi-Fi rather than taking the micro SD card out which eventually corrupts it!

I hope that's what this is.
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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2022, 10:41:35 AM »
I'm all for doing FW updates via Wi-Fi rather than taking the micro SD card out which eventually corrupts it!

I hope that's what this is.
But without the SD card you cannot update the device firmware of the console (at least until now).
Only the WiFi firmware which is responsible for postings to the weather services or using the custom server can be updated via WS View Plus.
WS2350 1.6.7, GW1000(3) 1.7.7,WH2650 WiFi (2) 1.7.7 (test/backup), GW1100 2.3.1, GW2000(3) 3.1.1, HP2551 1.9.5,5.1.5;HP3500 1.7.2,WS3800 1.2.8, WN1910 1.2.3,WN1980 1.2.3;
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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2022, 11:27:12 AM »
Ecowitt replied
"Only with easyweatherpro wifi firmware that version is started after 5.*.*.
So if your current wifi firmware is 1.6.4, it is not possible to upgrade as this version is not possible to upgrade to 5.*.* version. Only those console shipped with 5.*.* can be upgraded."

conclusion from this text:
a) the OTA refers to the WiFi firmware only
b) there are meanwhile two types of WiFi firmware - one called EasyWeather and one called EasyWeatherPro
latest EasyWeather firmware is 1.6.4
c) there have been (most likely HP2560) consoles which were shipped with a new WiFi modem for which the firmware EasyWeatherPro 5.x.y applies.
So, they also can be updated OTA i.e. practically speaking by the help of the WSView Plus App.
The update for the EasyWeatherPro (V.5.0.x) is initiated inside the console by entering the "Factory" page / "about" page.
Only EasyWeather V. >= 1.6.4 can be updated via WS View [Plus].

If you have lately purchased a HP2551 (or even a HP2560) console, you can check its firmware by pressing the gear wheel button 4 times, "Factory" page, and check under "About" whether your firmware version is still an EasyWeather 1.x.y or already an EasyWeatherPro 5.x.y

For the consoles with the newer WiFi modem, the update to a newer WiFi firmware version can be started by visiting the Factory/about page.

EDIT: update process edited for clarification and deleting wrong update statement for EasyWeatherPro
« Last Edit: July 01, 2022, 01:26:38 PM by Gyvate »
WS2350 1.6.7, GW1000(3) 1.7.7,WH2650 WiFi (2) 1.7.7 (test/backup), GW1100 2.3.1, GW2000(3) 3.1.1, HP2551 1.9.5,5.1.5;HP3500 1.7.2,WS3800 1.2.8, WN1910 1.2.3,WN1980 1.2.3;
Ecowitt WS90(2)1.3.5/1.4.0, WS80(2)1.2.5, WS68, WS69, WH40, WH31, WH31-EP, WN30, WN34L, WN35, WH32, WH32-EP, WH32B, WH57 [Lightning], WH41 [PM2.5], WH51, WH45, WH55
MeteobridgePro(2)[test,prod] 5.8 Mar 01 2024, 15185 - Blake-Larsen Sun Recorder - RPi4/weewx 4.8.0/4.10.2/CumulusMX 3283/Meteobridge RPi4B-2GB(3169)
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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2022, 01:49:41 PM »
happy they they inclued the ability to change the rain gain for the WS90.

I have two arrays reporting to my console (WS69 and WS90). Can anybody confirm the first rain gain setting is for the WS69 and the rest are for the WS90? thanks.

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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2022, 01:54:15 PM »
you could find out yourself by deactivating the WS90 from the HP2551 console and see what remains ...
With no WS90 connected the piezo gain data should disappear as they do in WS View Plus with a WS90 connected/disconneted to/from a GWyx00.
They should - but don't  :roll: - I checked with my HP2551 with no WS90 connected and the piezo rain gains are still shown ... :oops:
The "rain gain" without "piezo" in front should be the traditional rain gauge
« Last Edit: July 01, 2022, 01:56:42 PM by Gyvate »
WS2350 1.6.7, GW1000(3) 1.7.7,WH2650 WiFi (2) 1.7.7 (test/backup), GW1100 2.3.1, GW2000(3) 3.1.1, HP2551 1.9.5,5.1.5;HP3500 1.7.2,WS3800 1.2.8, WN1910 1.2.3,WN1980 1.2.3;
Ecowitt WS90(2)1.3.5/1.4.0, WS80(2)1.2.5, WS68, WS69, WH40, WH31, WH31-EP, WN30, WN34L, WN35, WH32, WH32-EP, WH32B, WH57 [Lightning], WH41 [PM2.5], WH51, WH45, WH55
MeteobridgePro(2)[test,prod] 5.8 Mar 01 2024, 15185 - Blake-Larsen Sun Recorder - RPi4/weewx 4.8.0/4.10.2/CumulusMX 3283/Meteobridge RPi4B-2GB(3169)
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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2022, 12:51:09 PM »
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10. Change "Radiation compeansation" to "Temperature Compensaiton" wording.

I'm glad that it's considered temperature compenstation but I don't have one of these consoles and really wonder if they changed compensation, still spelling it incorrectly.  If only they would make the strings in their firmware available publicly so we could correct their spelling.

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Re: HP25x0 console device firmware update 1.8.1
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2022, 01:17:18 PM »
Just had a rain event and I can confirm that the first entry is indeed for the conventional rain gauge as that is reporting the same number as another Gateway is reporting with no Piezo gauge

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