Calypso Nmea Connect Plus User manual

0 Index
1 Product overview
2 Family models
3 Application areas
3.1 ULTRASONIC PORTABLE to NMEA 0183
3.2 ULTRASONIC PORTABLE to NMEA 2000
3.3 ULTRASONIC Wired or ULP to BLE and to NMEA 2000
3.4 Flexible interfaces
4 Package content
5 Functionalities
5.1 POWER
5.2. USB
5.3 NMEA 2000® interface
5.3.1. PGNs
5.3.2. Field programmability of the instance fields
5.3.3 Load Equivalency Number
5.4 NMEA 0183
5.4.1 NMEA 0183 sentences
5.5 WIFI NMEA 0183 server
5.6 BLE
5.7 WIFI‐Access Point
5.8 WIFI‐Station
6 Installation
6.1 Connect USB interface
6.2 Connect NMEA 2000 interface
6.3 Connect NMEA 0183 interface
6.3.1. NMEA 0183 Input
6.3.2. NMEA 0183 Output
6.4 Connect Dedicated Power
6.5 Shared power between NCP and RS485 device
7 Website
7.1 Information page
7.2 Status page
7.3 Configuration page

8 Configuration
8.1 WIFI STATION CONFIGURATION, and IP CONFIGURATION
8.2 BLE CONFIGURATION
8.3 NMEA 0183 CONFIGURATION
9 Technical specifications
10 Firmware Upgrade
11 Troubleshooting
11.1 Power
11.2 Model
11.3 Wind source
11.4 Data output
11.4.1 Test output interfaces
11.4.2 Failure in an output interface

1Product overview:
1
Congratulations, you are the owner of a brand new NMEA Connect Plus. The NMEA Connect
Plus (NCP along the document) product line belongs to a family of gateways and range
extenders.
The NCP lets you connect any ultrasonic wind meter (wired or Portable) from Calypso´s portfolio
to an NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 network, and/or extend your Bluetooth and WIFI signal range.
It will translate your wind data to the desired output interface.
Moreover, the Bluetooth transmission allows up to two Bluetooth devices to be connected at
the same time, considering the NCP a great solution to access your wind data simultaneously in
several Bluetooth tablets, smartphones, smart watches, PCs, etc…
The NCP is a very simple device to install and use. You only need to connect the NCP to an
NMEA0183 network and the power supply, or only needs to be connected to an NMEA2000
network (in this case the network is already self‐powered).
Easy to configure via Webserver and Upgradable via USB.
The following image shows the different connectivity options:
1
Applicable to Hardware Version V5, and for Firmware Version V1.11 and higher.

2Family models
The high end model of the NCP is a gateway between different interfaces such as NMEA 0183,
NMEA 2000, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and WIFI. The NCP product range has been designed
to yield maximum versatility; the NCP range offers several models to serve a number of different
cases:
•BT0183 (BLE to NMEA 0183): It converts your ULTRASONIC Portable wind data (BLE
input) into NMEA 0183 sentences. It also acts as a BLE repeater allowing you to
connect up to 2 Bluetooth devices to monitor your wind data at the same time.
•BT2000 (BLE to NMEA2000): You can use your ULTRASONIC Portable (BLE input) in
an NMEA 2000 network by converting the BLE data received from your portable to
NMEA 2000 PGNs (messages). It also acts as a BLE repeater allowing you to connect
up to 2 Bluetooth devices to monitor your wind data at the same time.
•W2000 (Wired to NMEA2000 + BLE): You can use your ULTRASONIC Wired or Ultra
Low Power (ULP485) in an NMEA 2000 network by converting the NMEA0183 wind
sentences into NMEA 2000 PGNs. Additionally it sends the data through Bluetooth
and allows you to connect up to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time.
•High End: The most versatile model. You can receive wind data from any Ultrasonic
wind meter within Calypso´s range of products (by the NMEA 0183 interface or by
Bluetooth signal), and converts the wind data into NMEA 0183 sentences (wired and
Wi‐Fi), NMEA 2000 PGNs and Bluetooth.
In this model, if it detects correct data (NMEA 0183 wind sentences) in the
NMEA 0183 input when it’s powered on, this input is selected as input interface and
the data is translate to all output interfaces (NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, BLE, or WIFI).
Otherwise, it will search for available ULTRASONIC BLE signal to connect and to be
used as input interface.
All models have a Wi‐Fi Configuration Webserver.
You can check the functionalities of each model in the following table.
BT0183
BT2000
W2000
High End
BLE
YES
YES
YES
YES
NMEA 0183
YES
NO
YES
YES
NMEA 2000
NO
YES
YES
YES
WIFI
*
*
*
YES
* All models are available with WIFI option in order to have a NMEA 0183 Wi‐Fi server.

3Application areas
3.1 ULTRASONIC PORTABLE to NMEA 0183
If you have a Calypso Ultrasonic Portable and want to communicate to your
NMEA 0183 network and displays, the best option is to use the NCP: BT0183 Model.
The NCP will receive the wind data from your Ultrasonic via Bluetooth and translate it
to NMEA 0183 wind sentences. Moreover, you can monitor the wind data in your
mobile phone or tablet using up to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time.
3.2 ULTRASONIC PORTABLE to NMEA 2000
If you have a Calypso Ultrasonic Portable and want to monitor the wind data in your
NMEA 2000 devices, the best option is to use the NCP: ´BT2000´ Model.
The NCP will receive the wind data from your Ultrasonic via Bluetooth and export it
into the NMEA 2000 interface. Moreover, you can monitor the wind data in your
mobile phone or tablet using up to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time.
NMEA 0183 network
N0183
Display
BLE
NCP
BLE to 0183
Tablet
Phone

3.3 ULTRASONIC Wired or ULP485 to BLE and to NMEA 2000
If you have a Calypso Ultrasonic Wired or ULP485 and want to monitor the wind data
in your NMEA 2000 navigation instruments and also in your BLE devices the NCP
‘W2000’ model is your best option.
The NCP will receive the NMEA 0183 wind sentences from your Ultrasonic via cable
and export it to the NMEA 2000 network.
3.4 Flexible interfaces
The most versatile option is to use the High End. This gateway will allow you to
connect any Ultrasonic within Calypso´s range of products to the NCP and convert
the wind data into any of the outputs available (NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, BLE, WIFI).
NMEA 2000 backbone
N2K
Display
BLE
NCP
BLE to N2K
Tablet
Phone
BLE
NMEA 0183
BLE
Tablet
N2K
Display
NCP
Wired to BLE+N2K
NMEA 2000 Backbone
Phone

This model selects the first data stream that comes in (detects a wired data stream
and connects otherwise detects BLE and connects) is the one that stays it to all
output interfaces (NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, BLE, or WIFI).
The input data will be broadcasted across all output interfaces.
NMEA 0183
BLE
Tablet
N2k
Display
NCP
Full
BLE
N0183
Display
NMEA 0183
Phone
NMEA 2000 Backbone

4Package content
•NMEA Connect Plus
•MAC, Wifi Access Point SSID and password, Bluetooth Device Address (BD_ADDR),
printed on a label inside the black gateway. This information is also available in a label
on the packaging.
•Quick Reference Manual is printed on the package, latest version available to download
at www.calypsoinstruments.com
*Note: NCP needs some accessories for functioning. These accessories can be purchased
on our website at www.calypsoinstruments.com . We remain at your disposal for any other
inquiry.
5Functionalities
The NCP can receive information via NMEA 0183 or BLE.
When several input interfaces are available, the NCP will use the wind data from the interface
that first comes to the NCP and select it as receiver (if NMEA 0183 input interface is
connected, this one is the first to be detected). The wind data of that interface is converted or
repeated to all outputs available.
5.1 POWER
The NCP can be powered from several sources:
•NMEA 2000 backbone power: when connected, the NCP is powered from it. This
option is compatible with 12VDC supplies typically using 126mA (3 LEN) at 12 VDC.
This power source is isolated from the rest of the circuit.
When the NCP is connected to the NMEA 2000 bakcbone, no additional power is
needed.
•Dedicated VCC input: A dedicated 12VDC input can be used to power the NCP.
•USB power: Available when other sources are not available. When other source is
available the USB power drain is minimal.
5.2 USB
USB can be used to power the unit (optional) and to upgrade the Firmware.
In order to use it you need a USB cable with end free wires. Take a look at section 6.1
for further information regarding the connection of the USB.
5.3 NMEA 2000® interface
The NMEA Connect Plus is equipped with an NMEA 2000 interface to connect to an
NMEA 2000 backbone.

NCP will translate NMEA 0183 wind sentences into NMEA 2000 PGN's (messages).
This feature enables a seamless integration between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000
navigation devices.
Also wind data received via BLE is converted into NMEA 2000 protocol and
transferred to an NMEA 2000 network.
When connected to the NMEA 2000 backbone, the NCP receives its power from it, no
additional power is needed. A correct powered and terminated NMEA 2000 network
is required before using this interface.
When the NCP is used on a NMEA 2000 network, the NCP backbone cable with end
free wires should be connected through the unit (follow the instructions in section
6.2).
To connect the NCP to the NMEA 2000 network, you should connect the drop cable
male connector to the female connector of the NMEA 2000 backbone (note: the key
in the male connector and the keyway on the female connector). Make sure the
cable is connected securely and that the collar on the cable connector is tightened
firmly.
5.3.1 PGNs
Wind data is sent using the PGN 130306.
The following table shows the NMEA 2000 PGNs supported.
NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs)
PGN #
PGN Name
59392
ISO Acknowledgment
60928
ISO Addess Claim
60416
ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management
Transmission
126208
NMEA Acknowledment Group Function
126464
PGN List (Transmit and Receive)
126993
Heartbeat
126996
Product Information
126998
Configuration Information
130306
Wind Data
59904
ISO Request
60928
ISO Address Claim
Reception
60160
ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer
60416
ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management
65240
ISO Commanded Address
126208
NMEA Request/Command Group Function

5.3.2 Field programmability of the instance fields
NCP support field programmability of all the system and device instances fields within
NAME entity.
This can be done with PGN 126208 Command Group Function.
5.3.3 Load Equivalency Number
Low power –126mA at 12 VDC (3 LEN) from NMEA 2000 bus.
5.4 NMEA 0183
The NMEA Connect Plus has two RS485 interfaces to be used as NMEA 0183 ports,
whereby two wires are used to transmit the NMEA data.
Both baud rate 4800 and 38400 bauds can be used. The default value is 4800 bauds
but it can be changed via Webserver. The default baudrate of Calypso ULTRASONICs
is:
Wired
Standar
Wired BLE/
Wired WIFI
ULP 485
Baudrate
4800
4800
38400
The NMEA0183 ports can be configured either as input or output (Only one port can
be configured as input). By default, Port 1 is configured as input and Port 2 as output.
The NMEA0183 port, receives wind data from the ULTRASONIC wired and exports it to
an NMEA 2000 network, NMEA 0183 network and Bluetooth interface. Moreover, it
can also send wind data via Wi-Fi using the Wi-Fi NMEA 0183 server.
The NMEA 0183 sentences supported by the NCP are shown in the following section,
note that the NMEA 0183 output always send the wind speed in knots.
When the NCP is used on a NMEA 0183 network, the cable with end free wires should
be connected through the unit (follow the instructions in section 6.3).
Keep in mind that if the unit is connected to an NMEA 2000 network, you do not need
an extra power connection. Otherwise, you must power the device using the dedicated
VCC input or the USB power.
5.4.1 NMEA 0183 sentences
NCP is able to receive the following wind sentences (firmware version V1.11 and
higher):
$IIMWV,XX,R,XX.XX,N,A*CR\r\n
Wind speed in knots
$IIMWV,XX,R,XX.XX,M,A*CR\r\n
Wind speed in meters/sec
$IIMWV,XX,R,XX.XX,K,A*CR\r\n
Wind speed in Km/Hr

NCP is able to transmit the following wind sentence:
$IIMWV,XX,R,XX.XX,N,A*CR\r\n
Wind speed in knots
5.5 WIFI NMEA 0183 server
Models with Wi‐Fi have a NMEA 0183 Wi‐Fi server, that allows sending the input
wind data via Wi‐Fi, using a TCP socket and sending it with the format of the
NMEA 0183 sentences (see section 8.3 to configure the TCP port).
5.6 BLE
The NCP is able to receive wind data from an ULTRASONIC Portable or ULTRASONIC
Wired BLE and convert it into NMEA 0183 sentences and NMEA 2000 PGNs, to send it
through interfaces NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 respectively. It also repeats/replicates
same wind data via Bluetooth, and moreover, it can also send wind data via Wi-Fi using
the Wi-Fi NMEA 0183 server.
When the unit receives data from several BLE sources, the first one to receive data
from, will be the selected wind source to broadcast.
If you want to select the BLE data source you have to configure its BD_ADDR via
webserver (look up section 8.1)
Up to two Bluetooth centrals can be connected at the same time to the same NCP, to
watch the wind data in several devices.
Keep in mind that if the unit is connected to an NMEA 2000 network, you do not
need an extra power connection. Otherwise, you must power the device using the
dedicated VCC input or the USB power.
5.7 WIFI-Access Point
The NCP is an Access Point to access the NCP Webserver Configuration Page, or access
your Wi‐Fi wind data in case your NCP model has this option.
It will broadcast it’s SSID as “NMEA+<MAC Address>”. This ensures that, by default,
every NCP has a unique Access Point (e.g. if your MAC address is a1:a2:a3:a4:a5:a6,
then your SSID will be Nmea+a1a2a3a4a5a6).
The SSID and password of your device can be found printed on a label inside the black
gateway.
The NCP SSID will be visible using the network settings (show available networks) of
your PC, or usually under settings / connections / Wi‐Fi on your mobile device.
Selecting it will prompt a connection and request the user to enter the Wi‐Fi password.
Once the password is entered, the Wi‐Fi enabled PC or device should connect within a
few seconds (depending on the operating system).

Note: The connection manager will report “No Internet” which is correct as your device
is now connected directly to the NCP Access Point which does not provide internet
access.
The NCP built‐in configuration can always be accessed by typing in the IP address:
192.168.4.1 into the address bar of your Wi‐Fi enabled PC or devices web browser.
5.8 WIFI-Station
The NCP can be used as Wi‐Fi Station to be connected to your Wi‐Fi network. This
enables you to access the Configuration Webserver and your Wi‐Fi wind data from
any point of your network. See section 8.1to configure it.
6Installation
Before you start the installation make sure all power sources are off!!
To connect a cable to the NCP internal interface follow the stepsbelow:
1. Remove the screws to open the NMEA Connect Plus gateway. The connectors are in the
position as the following image shows.
2. Loosen the holder to introduce the cable inside and pass the cable through the hole.
Three holders of different diameter are provided; select the one that best fits your cable
diameter to ensure the IP68 rating.
3. Connect the wires in the correct position according to the information given in the
following sections. To put the wire into the connector, push with your finger or with a
tool.
USB
Connector
CAN Connector
RS-485 Connector
and Power

4. Tighten the holder in order to fix the cable and close the gateway with the screws.
(To achieve the IP68 rating, all glands must be occupied by round-section cables of
between 4.5mm and 10mm or be replaced by blanking plugs)
5. Attach the NMEA Connect Plus securely to the vessel.
6. When all wires are connected and the gateway is closed, connect the cables to your
network and power them if necessary (when using an NMEA2000 network the NCP will
be powered through the NMEA 2000 cable. No additional power is needed)
6.1 Connect USB interface
Identify the USB connector and put the wires in the correct position.
The USB signals and colour code are shown in the following table:
+5V
DATA +
DATA -
GND

Name
Colour
Description
Vbus
Red
+5V
D-
White
Data -
D+
Green
Data +
GND
Black
Ground
Shield
Not connected
USB cable provided by Calypso Instruments has an additional black wire which is the
Shield, and should be left unconnected. This wire is thicker and more matte colour
than the previous one.
6.2 Connect NMEA 2000interface
Identify the CAN connector. The wires of the NMEA 2000 cable should be connected
to this connector.
The following table shows the signals of an NMEA 2000 cable, their recommended
colour codes and the correct position in the CAN connector.
Name
Pair
Colour
CAN Connector
Shield
Drain
Not connected
NET-S
Power
Red
+12V
NET-C
Power
Black
GND
NET-H
signal
White
CAN H
NET-L
Signal
Blue
CAN L
GND
CAN L
CAN H
+12V

USB cable provided by Calypso Instruments has an additional black wire which is the
Shield, and should be left unconnected. This wire has a more matte colour than the
GND signal.
6.3 Connect NMEA 0183 interface
Identify the RS‐485 and Power connector. You must connect your NMEA 0183 wires
to the RS485 ports.
6.3.1 NMEA 0183 Input
To connect the ULTRASONIC Wired use the colour codes shown in the table below.
Wired Standar
Wired BLE/
Wired WIFI
ULP 485
NCP
RS485 Input Connector
NMEA OUT B/ ‐
NMEA OUT B/ ‐
NMEA OUT A/+
RS485 +
NMEA OUT A/+
NMEA OUT A/+
NMEA OUT B/ ‐
RS458 ‐
GND
GND
GND
RS485 GND
The wires of power of the ULTRASONIC, must be connected to an external power
supply.
2.GND
2.RS458+
2.RS485-
GND
+12v
1.RS485+
1.RS485-
1.GND
RS-485
PORT 2
RS-485
PORT 1
POWER

Wired Standar
Wired BLE/
Wired WIFI
ULP 485
External Power
VCC
VCC
VCC
VCC
GND
GND
GND
GND
Config RX+
Config Rx -
6.3.2 NMEA 0183 Output
To connect a NMEA 0183 instrument to the NCP NMEA 0183 output, follow next
table.
NCP RS485 Output Connector
NMEA OUT A/+
RS485 +
NMEA OUT B/ -
RS458 -
GND
RS485 GND
Earlier versions of NMEA 0183 (before V2.0) used slightly different connection
methods and signals levels. The instruments had just one ‘NMEA’ data line (‘Tx’ or
‘Out’) and used the ground as the other line. It is possible to connect an old type single‐
ended system by connecting the NMEA -/B output from the NCP to the ‘Rx/In’ input of
the device, and the NMEA +/A output from the NCP to the ground of the single‐ended
device (not all devices use the same nomenclarute, if this doesn’t work like this, swap
the cables).
Single-ended device
NCP RS485 Output Connector
NMEA Data/Rx/In
RS485 -
GND
RS458 +
GND
RS485 GND
The following image shows the connection of the NCP RS485 output with a single-
ended device, in which one power supply is shared between the NCP and the single-
ended device.

6.4 Connect Dedicated Power
This input is used to power the NCP with a VDC Power Supply (9-24V).
Identify the RS‐485 and Power connector and connect the wires in the corresponding
Power pins.
Keep the following in mind:
•Signal 1. GND, is the reference ground signal of the RS485 –Port 1.
•Signal 2. GND, is the reference ground signal of the RS485 –Port 2.
•GND, 1.GND and 2.GND are isolated from each other, so the right signal must
be connected in each position.
6.5 Shared power between NCP and RS485 device:
If you want to use a single power supply to power the NCP and your Calypso
ULTRASONIC, you have to share the GND from the power supply between the GND of
POWER and the GND of the RS485 port. But in this case you have to take into
account that the isolation between signals is lost.
2.GND
2.RS458+
2.RS485-
GND
+12v
1.RS485+
1.RS485-
1.GND
RS-485
PORT 2
RS-485
PORT 1
POWER

For example, the connection can be done in the following way:
•ULTRASONIC wired BLE connected to the NCP:
This image shows the connection of a Ultrasonic Wired BLE, using a power supply to
power the ULTRASONIC and the NCP.
The +12V (red wire) has to be connected to the +12V input of the NCP dedicated
input power, and also to the Ultrasonic Vcc (yellow wire), you can put both cables
together in the connector (as in the picture) or you can use a screw terminal block to
connect them.
The GND (black wire) has to be connected to the GND input of the NCP dedicated
input power, to the Ultrasonic GND (green wire) and also to the RS485.GND. In the
picture you can see a jumper wire (black) between GND and RS485.GND.
•ULTRASONIC Wired Standard connected to the NCP:
•ULTRASONIC ULP 485 connected to the NCP:
GND
+12V
POWER
SUPPLY
GND
+12V
POWER
SUPPLY

7Website
The NCP has integrated a Website which allows get information of the device, get the
status of the device and configure it.
To access it, make sure you have connected your PC or device to your NMEA Connect Plus
Access Point via Wi‐Fi (see section 5.7 -WIFI‐Access Point- for further details) or the NCP is
connected via Wi‐Fi to your network (see section 5.8 and 8.1).
When connecting to the NCP Access Point, the NCP IP address is the 192.168.4.1. If it is
connected to your Wi‐Fi network, the IP address will be the one you had configured
previously.
You can now access the NCP Website from any web browser. Enter the IP address into the
address bar and you will be shown the NCP home page:
GND
+12V
POWER
SUPPLY