ProWeatherStation TP3000WC Professional Wireless WiFi Solar Weather Station?

[Jeff Ross]

Hi,

Pretty new to weewx and I'm looking to replace my Accurite 5 in 1 with something better.

This is now available on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/ProWeatherStation-TP3000WC-Professional-Wireless-Weather/dp/B07G7DHG4L/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1537994372&sr=1-2&keywords=Tycon+Power+Systems

for a really good price, too.

I believe that it is a Fine Offset device but it doesn't seem to have a USB port--only wifi.  Can weewx access a weather station over wifi?

Jeff Ross

[William Lucid]

Yes, "weewx" can access the TP3000WC over wifi.

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:  Linux Mint Download

 2.         Installed “weewx” using:   Debian install instructions

            This will insure paths are correct.

 3.         Downloaded and installed “weewx” driver:  Interceptor driver

            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.

  

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.       Back in terminal; type:  sudo tail -f /var/log/syslog | grep weewx  You should see data coming    int

William

[S R]

i use the same client software, but interceptor did not work without modification.

if it doesn't work, take a look at my post here https://groups.google.com/g/weewx-user/c/9tWaYfvIyWg

[William Lucid]

No modification was required for the "Interceptor" driver;   to use with the  "TP3000WC."

William   .

[William Lucid]

Credit goes to lang for detailing the process; to make everything work!

William