Calypso ULTRASONIC Portable Mini User manual

ULTRASONIC Portable Mini
WIND INSTRUMENT AND DATA LOGGER
User manual
CALYPSO
0809
R
English version 1.0
07.01.2022
ULTRASONIC Portable
User manual
www.calypsoinstruments.com

With just 40 mm diameter and for just 249€, the Ultrasonic Portable mini is a fully portable, complete wind instrument. Get
true and apparent wind speed and direction on your smartphone, Garmin watch or plug it to your name network. 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 wider range of
users.
If you want to know more about our new ULTRASONIC PORTABLE MINI visit our website www.calypsoinstruments.com.

0. Index
1. Product overview
2. Package content
3. Technical specifications
3.1.Dimensions
3.2.Weight
3.3.Warranty
4. Functions
5. Application areas
6. Installation
6.1.Installing the unit
6.2.Installing the App and testing the unit
7. Compatible apps
8. General information
8.1.General recommendations
8.2.Maintenance and repair
8.3.Warranty
1. Product overview
Congratulations, you are the owner of a brand new ULTRA-
SONIC Wind Instrument and Data Logger.
A wireless (BLE) and battery powered pocket-sized
ultrasonic anemometer, easy to install, simple to use and
compatible with IOS, Android and Garmin watches.
2. Package content
The package contains the following:
· Ultrasonic Portable Mini Wind Instrument
· Wireless charging QI
· Serial number reference in the back of the packaging
· Quality control referece in the same place as the previous one
(Both shown in the bottom image)
· User Quick guide at the back of the packaging and some more
information useful for the customer.
MAC address / serial number
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3. Technical specifications
Ultrasonic Portable Mini incorporates the following techni-
cal specifications:
Either, dimensions and weight, make the Ultrasonic Porta-
ble Mini a compact and easy to use product.
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini incorporates BLE technology
(Bluetooth Low Energy).
BLE is the first open wireless communication technology,
offering communication between mobile devices or
computers and other smaller devices such us our new
wind meter.
Compared to Classic Bluetooth, BLE is intended to provide
considerably reduced power consumption and cost while
maintaining a similar communication range.
Version
The BLE version is 5.1. It incorporates important develop-
ments for the user by facilitating the reconnection
between their devices once they come out and re-enter the
range of action.
Range
The coverage range is around 50 meters when it is an open
space.
*In order to check the battery charge level, connect your
charging pad and place your Ultrasonic Portable Mini
upside down. A Led light will show you if your device has
battery or not.
3.1. Dimensions · Diameter: 43 mm
· Height: 47 mm
3.2. Weight 78 grams
3.3. Bluetooth · Version: 5.1 or beyond
· Range: 50 m (open space)
3.4. Power · Battery powered
· Autonomy : 150 hours
· Wireless : charging QI
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3. Technical specifications
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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 trans-
ductors calculate the signal delay and get information
about both, wind direction and wind speed.
Sample rate: 1 Hz
Wind Speed
Range : 25 m/s and 40 m/s models
Accuracy: 0.3 m/s at 10 m/s
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 full manual of
the Anemotracker App.
3.5. Sensors · Ultrasonic transducers (4x)
· Sample rate: 1 Hz The Ultrasonic Portable Mini is been certified by an appro-
ved 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 success-
full 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 temperatu-
re 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 warranty that is waterproof at
10 m.
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.
You can update the Ultrasonic Portable Mini firmware via
Bluetooth, from the Anemotracker App.
3.7. Protection grade · IPX8 (10 meters)
3.6. Wind
information
· Wind speed
· Wind direction
3.9. Firmware · Upgradable via Bluetooth
3.8. Easy mount · Tripod mount (female thread)
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4. Functions
3.9. Firmware · Upgradable
Nautic
* For more information to How to use the Sailing Anemo-
tracker App, please visit our website and downlñoad its
latest user manual version.
5. Application areas
Thanks to the great diversity of functions the product can
perform, it can be adapted to different areas.
·
-Cruising
·Daysailers
·Trainers and race officials
·Motorboats
·Others
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini will allow you to perform a
great diversity 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 comes thanks to the
Ultrasonic Portable Mini.
- The Real Wind is a value that facilitates 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.
Below are some capures that refer to the data provided by
the application.
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The Ultrasonic Portable Mini can be used in multiple
sectors, such us nautical, golf, ballistics, drones and
others.
Whether you are a professional or amateur navigator,
measuring wind speed and directionis absolutely a key
factor to improve yoursailing. The handheld portable wind
meter andthe ultra-low power ultrasonic wind meter from
Calypso Instruments deliver high quality and accurate
wind speed and direction data.
Monitoring weather conditions and obtaining reliable and
accurate data has become crucial to carry on diverse
activities. Firefighters need accurate information to
choose the right tactics and equipment to battle an
ongoing burn. This data is just as important to assure
people safeness and successful firefighting operations.
Whether you practice golf, athletics, archery or cycling;
wind speed and direction can impact on the performance
of the sports turning in a worse or even better result.
One of the most important things in long range shooting is
the direction of the bullet. You can track the wind right on
your phone, on-site and at real time, to make a more preci-
se shot. Even something as safe as a plane could suffer
strong consequences if wind was not tracked.
Weather conditions are crucial to determine take-off and
landing operations. Whether you want to measure wind on
an airport or fly your
private drone, you need to track wind speed and direction
to assure safety and a great flight.
With all this, the Ultrasonic Portable MINI becomes a multi-
disciplinary product, able to adapt to the needs of a wide
range of users.
6. Installation
6.1. Installing the unit
The Ultrasonic Portable Mini has to be oriented to the bow
taking as reference the mark that appears at the top (as
shows at the image below).
5. Application areas
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Thanks to the great diversity of functions the product can
perform, it can be adapted to different areas.
·Kitesurf
·Kayak
·Windsurf
·Paragliding
Golf
Extreme sports
Firefighting
Ballistics
Drones
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6.2. Installing the App and testing the unit
Follow the next steps:
1. Make sure your device is BLE compatible*.
· Ultrasonic Portable works with Android 4.3 or 4.4 or iOS
devices (4s, iPad2 or beyond).
2. Download and install Sailing Anemotracker App on your
device from Google Play or Apple Store.
3. Once the App is installed start it and open the settings
menu by sliding the screen to the rigth.
4. Press the“ Scan” button and all Ultrasonic Portable Mini
devices within the range should show up at screen.
5. 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?
1. Make sure BT (Bluetooth) mode is running on your smar-
tphone, Tablet or PC.
2. Make sure Ultrasonic Portable Mini is not on Off mode.
If the device has not been exposed to any source of light
for an extended period of time it might be necessary to
keep it under direct sunlight for a few hours. A cloudy day
will work too.
4. Make sure no other device is linked to your Ultrasonic
Portable Mini.
Each unit can only be connected to a single device at a
time. As soon as it gets disconnected, Ultrasonic Portable
Mini is ready to link to any other device with the Anemo-
tracker app installed.
For further information please contact Calypso Technical
Support.
7. 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.
6. Installation
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It can be used with a tripod and even with a phone
adapter.
6.2. Installing the App and testing the unit
Follow the next steps:
1. Make sure your device is BLE compatible*.
Ultrasonic Portable Mini works with BLE 5.1.
2. 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.
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Regarding to mount the unit As we have described you
before , you have to prepare the mast head for the mecha-
nical installation. Align the North mark of the Ultrasonic
Portable Mini, in order to have it pointed towards the bow.
After, install the sensor in a location free from wind pertur-
bation, usually on the mast head. 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.
If you have any questions or doubts, please contact us
directly.
9.2. Maintenance and repair
The ultrasonic Portable Mini does not require great main-
tenance thanks to the avoiding of the moving parts in this
new 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.
8.3. Warranty
This Warranty covers the defects resulting from defective
parts, materials and manufacturing, if such defects are
revealed during the 24 months purchase period.
Warranty is void in case of non-following the instructions
of use, repair or maintenance without written authorisa-
tion.
This product is for leisure purposes exclusively. Any wron-
gful 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 cove-
red by the guarantee. Using assembly elements different
from those delivered with the product will void the guaran-
tee.
Changes on transducers position/alignment will avoid any
warranty.
For further information please contact Calypso Technical
Support through [email protected]
or visit www.calypsoinstruments.com.
7. Compatible Apps
(continuation)
·Sailing Anemotracker App
·Sentinel Marine Solutions
·iRegatta
·eStela
·SailRacer
·SailGrib
·EDO sailing instruments
·Weather4D
·Among others...
*These Apps got to be compatible. Please 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 ([email protected]) or phone
([phone]).
8. General information
8.1. General recommendations
The Ultrasonic Portable MINI has been calibrated with
accuracy, following the same calibration standards for
each unit.
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