CALYPSO ULTRASONIC Portable Mini User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- CALYPSO
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ULTRASONIC Portable Mini
User Manual 
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ULTRASONIC Portable Mini
CALYPSO
ULTRASONIC Portable Mini
WIND INSTRUMENT AND DATA LOGGER
With just 40 mm diameter, the Ultrasonic Portable Mini is
a fully portable, complete wind instrument. Get true and apparent wind speed
and direction on your smartphone or Garmin watch. Track your navigations and
log your wind data. With a tripod thread for limitless installations, use it
as a conventional wind instrument or come up with your own application. The
Calypso Ultrasonic Portable Mini brings astonishing technology to a wide range
of users.
If you want to know more about our new ULTRASONIC PORTABLE MINI visit our
website www.calypsoinstruments.com.
Product overview
The Ultrasonic Wind Instrument and Data Logger is a wireless, Bluetooth (BLE) and battery-powered, pocket-sized ultrasonic anemometer, easy to install, simple to use and compatible with IOS, Android and Garmin watches.
Package content
The package contains the following:
- Ultrasonic Portable Mini Wind Instrument
- Wireless charging QI
- Serial number reference in the bottom of the packaging
- A quick user guide on the back of the packaging and some more useful information for the customer.
Technical specifications
Ultrasonic Portable Mini has the following technical specifications:
3.1. Dimensions
- Diameter: 43 mm, 1.69 in.
- Height: 47 mm, 1.85 in.
3.2.
Weight…………. 78 grams, 2.75 oz.
Dimensions and weight make the Ultrasonic Portable Mini a compact and easy-to-
use product.
3.3. Bluetooth……………… Version: 5.1 or beyond
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini incorporates Bluetooth Low Energy Technology
(BLE).
BLE is the first open wireless communication technology, offering
communication between mobile devices or computers and other smaller devices
such as our new wind meter.
Compared to Classic Bluetooth, BLE provides considerably reduced power
consumption and cost while maintaining a similar communication range.
Version
The BLE version is 5.1. It incorporates important developments for the user by
facilitating the reconnection between their devices once they leave and re-
enter the Bluetooth
range.
Bluetooth Range
The coverage range is around 30 meters when it is an open space without
electromagnetic radio interference.
3.4. Power
· Battery-powered
· Battery life
-150 hours with full charge
– 2,000 hours on standby (advertising)
· Wireless : charging QI *In order to check the battery charge level, connect
to the Anemotracker App and the battery level is given on the main screen
inside the compass. If there is no battery level
shown, the device is not connected. Please charge the device and then retry
connecting to it via Anemotracker App. If it is connected, it will always show
a level of battery.
Not recommended to use any other wireless charger than the one provided from
the manufacturer.
Charging should take around 3 hours. It is not reccomended to leave the unit
charging for extended periods of time.
3.5. Sensors
- Ultrasonic transducers (4x)
- Sample rate: 1 Hz
Ultrasonic transducers (4x)
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini has been designed to avoid any mechanical parts
to maximize reliability and minimize maintenance.
The transducers communicate between themselves two by two using ultrasonic
range waves. Each couple of transductors calculate the signal delay and get
information about both wind direction and wind speed. Sample rate: 1 Hz
3.6. Wind information
- Wind speed
- Wind direction
Wind Speed
Range : 0.5 – 25 m/s, 1-56 mph
Accuracy: 0.3 m/s at 10 m/s, 0.67 mph at 22.37 mph
Threshold : 1 m/s
Wind direction
Range : 0-359 º
Accuracy : ± 1°
*For more information about how to get each value, please visit our website and download the latest complete manual of the Anemotracker App.
3.7. Protection grade
- IPX8 (10 meters)
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini has been certified by an pproved independent
laboratoty as IPX8. In order to get that IPX8 code certificacion, ULTRASONIC
PORTABLE MINI has successfully passed a 30 minutes water immersion test at a
depth of 10 meters (1bar) with no water ingress. We have also run more severe
tests in house with successfull results (even though they are not certified).
However, reaching IPx8 30 min-10 m does not yield warranty of waterproofness
at 10 m. The same rationale applies to swimming watches; a watch needs to be
tested at 30-50 meters depth to be considered water-resistant at a swimming
depth of around 1 meter. For going deeper than (snorkeling, diving) watches
are individually tested up to 200-500 m.
Several factors might affect Ultrasonic watertightness:
rubber seals and plastics wear and tear, drastic temperature changes (hot air
then cold water), previous impacts, pressure increase rate (immersion
velocity), water density and temperature, under-water speed and acceleration,
… This is why we do certify that our Ultrasonic is IPX8 30 min-10 m but we
cannot guarantee that it is waterproof at 10 m.
3.8. Easy mount
· Tripod mount (tripod thread (UNC1/4”-20)
A wide range of accessories can be used with the device.
- Please, visit our website and check all the accessories available and their possible combinations.
3.9. Firmware · Upgradable via Bluetooth
You can update the Ultrasonic Portable Mini firmware via Bluetooth, from the Calypso Upgrader App. Please see the Technical page on our website for the latest firmware available.
Functions
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini will allow you to perform a great variety of
operations adapted to your needs. It will provide you information about
everything that is shown below through our application Anemotracker App, but
the most important aspects that facilitates the unit are:
– The Apparent Wind is a value that is given by the Ultrasonic Portable Mini.
– The Real Wind is a value that is shown through the application thanks to the
data collected by the anemometer and the crossing with the GPS of the
connected device.
– All the collected data can be stored in the memory of the application.
- For more information on How to use the Anemotracker App, please visit our website and download its latest user manual version.
Installation
5.1. Installing the unit
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini has to be oriented to the bow taking as reference
the mark that appears on the side (as shown in the image below).
It can be used with a tripod and even with a phone adapter.
5.2.
Installing the App and testing the unit
Follow the next steps:
-
Make sure your device is BLE compatible*.
Ultrasonic Portable Mini works with BLE 5.1. -
Download and install the Anemotracker App on your device from Google Play, Apple Store or Garmin Watch.
It is a standard measure, great variety of accessories in the market adapt to
it.
*Please check our available accesories on our website.
5.2. Installing the App and testing the uni t
Follow the next steps:
-
Make sure your device is BLE compatible*.
· Ultrasonic Portable works with Android 4.3 and beyond or iOS devices (4s, iPad2 or beyond). -
Download and install Anemotracker App on your device from Google Play or Apple Store.
-
Once the App is installed start it and open the settings menu by sliding the screen to the rigth. -
Press the“ Scan” button and all Ultrasonic Portable Mini devices within the range should show up at screen.
-
Select your device and connect.
If your device connects with the Ultrasonic Portable Mini correctly, continue
with the normal installation.
If not, please read the following lines.
Your device is compatible but you can not connect?
- Make sure BT (Bluetooth) mode is running on your smartphone, Tablet or PC.
- Make sure Ultrasonic Portable Mini is not in Off mode. It is in Off mode when the unit does not have sufficient battery level. There will be no battery level shown when trying to connect to the device in Anemotracker App.
- Make sure no other device is linked to your Ultrasonic Portable Mini.
Each unit can only be connected to one device at a time. As soon as it gets
disconnected, Ultrasonic Portable Mini is ready to link to any other device
with the Anemotracker
app installed.
For further information please contact Calypso Technical Support.
Anemotracker App
The Ultrasonic Mini Portable is designed to be used with the Anemotracker App
which provides data such as apparent and true wind speed and direction. The
app offers a variety of interfaces for different uses.
Meteorology For more information about Anemotracker App and allt
hat it offers, please see the latest app manual on our website.
Compatible Apps
We constantly work on making the product compatible with a great diversity of
Applications.
The list below shows some apps that got to be compatible with our products. We
are not responsible of third party bugs, updates, new releases, etc…Therefore,
please check
with each app developer current compatibility.
- Anemotracker App
- Sentinel Marine Solutions
- iRegatta
- eStela
- SailRacer
- SailGrib
- EDO sailing instruments
- Weather4D
- Among others…
*These Apps are compatible, however, pease check current
compatibility and features on their websites.
Our hardware is open source.
We are a hardware firm but we developed and maintain Sailing Anemotracker App
to be used with our products. We realize that our users’ diverse needs require
tailored solutions beyond our imagination and that’s why we decided from
minute one to open our hardware to the world.
We encourage third party software and hardware firms to integrate our hardware
on their plattorms at their will.
Here you learn how to connect to our hardware. You can replicate the product
signal so you don’t need to get one to start playing right away.
We made communication as simple as possible; however, if you need support, do
not hesitate to contact us either by email
(info@calypsoinstruments.com) or phone
(+34 876 454 853).
General information
8.1. General recommendations
The Ultrasonic Portable MINI has been calibrated with accuracy, following the
same calibration standards for each unit.
Regarding mounting the unit, as we have described before , the mast head has
to be prepared for the mechanical installation. Align the North mark of the
Ultrasonic Portable Mini, in order to have it pointed towards the bow. Make
sure to install the sensor in a location free from any object that can disturb
the flow of the wind to the transducers in a 2 meter radius of the wind
sensor, for example, on the top of a mast.
Other important aspects:
– Do not attempt to access the transducers area with your fingers;
– Do not attempt any modification to the unit;
– Never paint any part of the unit or alter its surface in any way.
– Do not charge with any other wireless charger than the one that comes
directly from the manufacturer.
If you have any questions or doubts, please contact us directly.
8.2. Maintenance and repair
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini does not require great maintenance thanks to its
streamlined design.
Transducers must be kept clean and aligned. Impacts or incorrect impulsive
handling may lead to transducers misalignment.
The space around the transducers must be empty and clean. Dust, frost, water,
etc… will make the unit stop working.
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini can be wiped clean with a damp cloth making sure
to avoid touching the transducers.
8.3. Warranty
This Warranty covers the defects resulting from defective parts, materials and
manufacturing, if such defects are revealed during the 24 months after the
purchase date. Warranty is void in case of non-following the instructions of
use, repair or maintenance without written authorisation.
This product is for leisure purposes exclusively. Any wrongful use given by
the user will not incur in any responsibility of Calypso Instruments.
Therefore, any harm caused to the Ultrasonic Portable Mini by a mistake will
not be covered by the guarantee. Using assembly elements different from those
delivered with the product will void the guarantee.
Changes on transducers position/alignment will avoid any warranty.
For further information please contact Calypso Technical Support through
info@calypsoinstruments.com or visit
www.calypsoinstruments.com.
ULTRASONIC Portable Mini
User manual English version 2.0
10.01.2023