Topic: TP3000WC and weewx setup

[Techno500]

Access the TP3000WC over Wi-Fi.

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Steps I followed:

Tycon Systems, TP3000WC and installing “weewx”

 EasyWeather firmware needs to be version 1.5.6 for this procedure to work.  Firmware version can be found in the “WS View.” “Customized” screen.  TP3000WC, anemometer (wind speed cups) need to be on top of the sensor arrary.

 1.         Downloaded and installed Linux Mint:  https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

 2.         Installed “weewx” using:   https://weewx.com/docs/debian.htm
            This will insure paths are correct.

 3.         Downloaded and installed “weewx” driver:  https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-interceptor

            Follow driver install instructions; stop after doing:

                sudo wee_config --reconfigure --driver=user.interceptor –no-prompt

 4.         Configured “Interceptor” driver in “weewx.conf:”  sudo nano /etc/weewx/weewx.conf

            Near the top of “weew.conf;” change “debug = 0” to “debug = 1”  Next; in section  “[Interceptor]” modify the following to match:

            ##############################################################################

[Interceptor]

    # This section is for the network traffic interceptor driver.

     # The driver to use:

    driver = user.interceptor

     # Specify the hardware device to capture.  Options include:

    #   acurite-bridge - acurite internet bridge, smarthub, or access

    #   observer - fine offset WH2600/HP1000/HP1003, ambient WS2902

    #   lw30x - oregon scientific LW301/LW302

    #   lacrosse-bridge - lacrosse GW1000U/C84612 internet bridge

    #   ecowitt-client - any hardware that uses the ecowitt protocol

    #   wu-client - any hardware that uses the weather underground protocol

    device_type = ecowitt-client

    port = 8000

    iface = eth0

##############################################################################

 Note:  iface may be different:  sudo ifconfig; look for your computer ip, on left will be the iface.

 5.         Installed Android app and install:  WS View app for Android Smartphone

 6.         Installed device; select icon that looks like your TP3000WC, display. Followed on screen instructions.  Consult TP3000WC manual, page 33:  “Connecting the Weather Station       Console to Wi-Fi” for additional information if needed.

 7.         When device appears in the device list of the “WS View” app tap on device, tapped “Next” in the upper right corner four times.  This will be the “Customized” screen.

 8.         Modified “Customized” screen; as shown in this image, except for the ip address --should be       the ip address of computer where “weewx” is  running.  Find the ip address by entering :  sudo ifconfig in terminal; on the computer where  “weewx” is running.

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Later I changed Upload interval to 30 seconds.

9.         Make sure “weewx” service is stopped:  sudo /etc/init.d/weewx stop

10.       Start “weewx:”  sudo /etc/init.d/weewx start /etc/weewx/weewx.conf

11.       Enter; in terminal:  sudo tail -f /var/log/syslog | grep weewx  You should see data coming into "weewx."


William

[Gyvate]

The Tycon TP3000WC ProWeather is a Fine Offset WH2350/Ecowitt WS2320/Froggit WH4000SE clone.
It has a black on greenish-grey background console display (similar to Davis consoles) whereas the others have a better readable (for most people) bright yellow on dark blue display.
It exists in two versions running at 433 or 915 MHz. I will include it in our matrix https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=40730.0

The pre-GW1000 fine offset consoles can be handled by weewx with the Interceptor driver - they remain however limited to the data sent by the 7-in-1 Outdoor array - indoor tem/humidity/pressure sensors are contained in the console.
Any extra sensor data cannot be processed as the console doesn't process them. It uses the I-shape (bi-wing) version of the WH65 outdoor array.

[Gyvate]

Access the TP3000WC over Wi-Fi.
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Later I changed Upload interval to 30 seconds.

9.         Make sure “weewx” service is stopped:  sudo /etc/init.d/weewx stop

10.       Start “weewx:”  sudo /etc/init.d/weewx start /etc/weewx/weewx.conf

11.       Enter; in terminal:  sudo tail -f /var/log/syslog | grep weewx  You should see data coming into "weewx."


William

Hi William
I think you have tried to combine two different statements/commands for starting weewx into one
a) sudo /etc/init.d/weewx start     (other options: restart or stop) - that's the standard command to start weewx
and
b) sudo weewxd /etc/weewx/weewx.conf  (starting weewxd using the settings/configuration defined in /etc/weewx/weewx.conf)
the latter starts the program directly and directs the received data to the console output - a good way to test if the connection is working, data is received and can be processed
(you can execute this command only if there is no other weewx instance launched already using weewx.conf)
you can check the status of the weewx application with
service weewx status
a typical output of a TC3000WC or clone console from weewxd (see b) ) would look like (coming in every so-and-so many seconds as configured in the WSView app under upload interval)
LOOP:   2021-01-30 20:12:30 CET (1612033950) altimeter: 29.363508861460264, appTemp: 31.962905563896104, barometer: 29.401124962770172, cloudbase: 1115.8576594379304, dateTime: 1612033950, dewpoint: 35.03328121539557, heatindex: 35.8, humidex: 35.8, inDewpoint: 50.908392353192006, inHumidity: 52.0, inTemp: 69.3, maxSolarRad: None, outHumidity: 97.0, outTemp: 35.8, pressure: 28.372, radiation: 0.0, rain: None, rainRate: 0.047, usUnits: 1, UV: 0.0, windchill: 35.8, windDir: 230.0, windGust: 2.2, windSpeed: 1.3

[Techno500]

Thank you Gyvate; appreciate you catching and correcting.

Would this be correct?  sudo /etc/init.d/weewxd start /etc/weewx/weewx.conf  for starting "weewx" and reloading changes made to weewx.conf?

TP300WC is documented now; for others to find, I found no documentation other than advice to order a "GW1000" and use "Interceptor" driver.

"GW1000" is not required; thanks to lang, over at the "weewx" users group there is now a procedure for ""TP3000WC" to run "weewx."

William

[Gyvate]

Thank you Gyvate; appreciate you catching and correcting.

Would this be correct?  sudo /etc/init.d/weewxd start /etc/weewx/weewx.conf  for starting "weewx" and reloading changes made to weewx.conf?

TP300WC is documented now; for others to find, I found no documentation other than advice to order a "GW1000" and use "Interceptor" driver.

"GW1000" is not required; thanks to lang, over at the "weewx" users group there is now a procedure for ""TP3000WC" to run "weewx."

William

sudo /etc/init.d/weewx start     (sudo /etc/init.d/weewx restart, sudo /etc/init.d/weewx restart) without the "d" - the name of the start/stop/restart script in /etc/init.d is weewx
and
sudo weewxd /etc/weewx/weewx.conf   for starting the program directly with direct data output on the (computer) console. Here you tell the program which configuration file to use.
For the normal start this is done inside the start script respectively in the corresponding /etc/default file.

btw - the "Lang" (last name) you are referring to has the avatar name Gyvate 

[Techno500]

Gyvate; when I saw your location; I wondered.  Thank you for all you do for the "weewx" community.
I am the new comer; at 72 years of age, thank you.

William

[Gyvate]

Gyvate; when I saw your location; I wondered.  Thank you for all you do for the "weewx" community.
I am the new comer; at 72 years of age, thank you.

William

No problem, William - in fact, I'm less years younger than you can show with the fingers of one hand 
also started to work myself into Linux recently, and into the PWS (personal weather station) field 1 1/2 years ago;
started with a very similar station you have, the Froggit WH4000SE (Ecowitt WS2320E) - just the console display has different colors, still in use,
even though I have extended my sensor "fleet" meanwhile significantly.
You can visit the Weathercloud link of my PWS to see a picture (https://app.weathercloud.net/d6650042043 and https://app.weathercloud.net/d3011399141).
but happy when I can help making things clearer or work by sharing insights ...