Calypso Ultrasonic Portable User manual

CALYPSO
WIND INSTRUMENT AND DATA LOGGER
www.calypsoinstruments.com
English version 1.7
07.10.2019
R
0809
www.calypsoinstruments.com

0. Index
1. Productoverview
2. Package content
3. Technica¦specifications
9.1. Dimensions
9.2. Weight
9.3. 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. FAQ/troubleshooting
9. General information
9.1. General recommendations
9.2. Maintenance and repair
9.3. Warranty
1. Product overview
Congratulations, you are the owner of a brand new
ULTRASONIC Wind Instrument and Data Logger.
A wireless (BLE) and self-powered (solar) IPX8 pocket-si-
zed ultrasonic anemometer, easy to install, simple to use
and compatible with Ios and Android.
2. Package content
The package contains the following:
· Ultrasonic Portable WindInstrument
· Serial number reference in the back of thepackaging
· Qualitycontrolrefereceinthesameplaceasthepreviousone
(Both shown in the bottom image)
· UserQuick guide at the back of the packaging and some more
information useful for the customer.
3. Technical specifications
Ultrasonic Portable incorporates the following technical
specifications:
The Ultrasonic Portable incorporates BLE technology
(Bluetooth Low Energy).
BLE is the first open wire¦ess communication techno¦ogy,
offering communication between mobile devices or com-
puters and other smaller devices such us our new wind
meter.
Comparedto ClassicBluetooth,BLEisintended toprovide
considerably reduced power consumption and cost while
maintaining a similar communication range.
Version
The BLE version is 4.0. 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.
Compatible devices
You can use our product with the following devices:
· Compatible Bluetooth 4.0 Android devices, Android 4.3or
4.4
· iPhone 4S or beyond
· iPad 3rd generation orbeyond
· Runthe SailingAnemotrackerApptocheckcompatibility
and make sure your device is compatible.
Range
The coverage range is around 50 meters when it is an
open space.
Either,dimensionsandweight,makethe UltrasonicPorta-
ble a compact and easy to use product.
3.2.Weight ·135 grams
3.1. Dimensions ·Diameter: 70 mm
· Height: 57mm
57
mm

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3. Technical specifications
(continuation)
This new product incorporates an innovative energy
system. The assembly integrates a solar panel that feeds
an internal battery.
Solar panel/Internal baterry
The design has a solar panel in the upper part. This solar
panelfeeds a battery located in the interior of the product.-
Thanks to the hermetic locking it is isolated from any type
of external agent.
The useful life of the battery is 2100 charge/dischage
cycles.
Battery life it should not be a concern. It has an autonomy
with no sunlight of 1 year in sleep mode and ~30 days
while measuring.
Besides, ULTRASONIC PORTABLE mounts a solar battery
that should maintain the internal battery loaded, minimi-
zing charge/discharge cycles.
Advanced Power management
The Ultrasonic device automatically manages power use,
power storage and solar production. The built-in energy
management system sets operation made to one of the
followings modes, depending on battery status:
OFF MODE
· Battery level: 0% - 2,5%
· Safety level to prevent battery damage.
· It does not provide any information.
· Needs to be recharged.
SLEEP MODE
· Battery voltaje: 2,5% - 10%
· It just provide advertising information (BLE signal).
· Needs to be recharged.
LOW POWER MODE
· Battery voltaje: 10% - 20%
· It just allows you to get information at 1Hz. ·Gyroscope
and accelerometer sensors do not work.
NORMAL MODE
· Battery voltaje: 20% - 100%
Every mode changes automatically depending on the
voltaje of the battery.
3.4. Power
NORMAL MODE
LOW POWER
MODE
SLEEP MODE
OFF
MODE
0%
100%
Autonomy
Acel+Gyro OFF
1Hz - 29 days
4Hz - 8 days
10Hz - 3 days
Acel+Gyro ON
1Hz - 7 days
4Hz - 4 days
10Hz - 2 days
20%
Autonomy
1Hz - 3 days
10%
Autonomy
1Hz - 67 days
2,5%
3.4.
Power
POWER INPUT
W/m
BATTERY STORAGE
POWER OUTPUT
mA
750
battery
100%
+22 mA/h
Bright sunlight
1000
NORMAL MODE
Can be chosen through our App:
·
Acel+Gyro: ON/OFF
·
Data rate: 1Hz, 4Hz, 8Hz
-1.5 mA/h
1Hz
-5.5 mA/h
100
+10 mA/h
Overcastsky
4Hz
Department store
Grocery store
Meeting rooms
Office space
-11mA/h
8Hz
150
20%
LOW POWER MODE
Automatically switches
to:
·
Acel+Gyro OFF
·
Data rate:1Hz
SLEEP MODE
Advertising information (BLE signal).
10
Gyro
Ace
ON
Gyro
Acel
O
-5mA/h
75
10%
Warehouse
18.75
2.5%
-0
mA/h
SAFETY MODE
Battery damage prevention.
Examples:
Gyro
Ace
4Hz ON
Gyro
power input < power output
10 mA/h -10.5 mA/h = -0.5 mA/h
600 mA / 0.5 mA/h =
1200h autonomy
power input > power output
15 mA/h -5.5 mA/h = 9.5 mA/h
450
mA
/9.5
mA/h
=
47h for
afull charge =
œautonomy
power
output
-5.5 mA/h
-5 mA/h
power
output
-5.5 mA/h
80% battery charge = 600 mA
20% to load = 150 mA
power
input
+10 mA/h
Overcast
sky
power
input
+15 mA/h
40% battery charge = 300 mA
60% to load = 450 mA
Overcast
sky
Ace
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4Hz OF
ULTRASONIC
Portable
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5000
4500
1Hz
4000
3500
4Hz
3000
2500
2000
CONNEC-
1Hz
1500
8Hz
1000
8Hz
500
0,0
20,0
40,0
60,0
80,0
100,0
3.4. Power (battery consumption)
x1000 Lux.
BRIGHT SUNLIGHT
Graphic 2. Load hours/Iluminance -DEPPENDING ON THE USE OF ULTRASONIC DEVICE
OVERCAST SKY
mA/h
hours

3.6. Wind ·Windspeed
information ·Wind direction
3.8.Easymount ·16 mm (M16×2 female thread)
3.9.Firmware ·Upgradable
3. Technical specifications
(continuation)
This product is a wind sensor instrument and it has been
engineered for the sole use of accurately measure wind
speed and direction using ultrasonic transducers. The
product includes some secondary sensors in addition,
such as thermometer, gyroscope and accele- rometer.
These secondary sensors are not meant tobe
Wind speed
Range: 0 -25 m/s
Resolution: ±0.1 m/s at 10m/s
Wind direction
Range:0- 360°
Resolution:± 1°
*For more information about how to get each value, please
visit our website and download latest full manual of
Anemotracker App.
3. Technical specifications
(continuation)
You can mount your Ultrasonic in a simple way since it
comes with a threaded lower part (16 mm M16×2 female
thread).
A wide range of accessories can be used with the device
How can I do that?
Follow the next steps:
1. To check the avai¦abi¦ity of the new firmware version,
p¦ease visit our webpage and down¦oad the fi¦e.
2. Download and install Rigado Toolbox App on your
device from Google Play or Apple Store.
3. Enter to the App pressing on its icon.
4. Select the correct Ultrasonic (taking into reference the
serial number/MAC address). Then the App will try to
connect with the unit.
5. The connection is successful when the word "CONNEC-
TED" appears at the top.
6. Se¦ect "F¦RMWARE UPDATE" – Se¦ect first option
“Firmware Image File”.
scientific instruments but to give some aproximate infor-
mation to enhance the product experience for the end
user. Sensor are also useful for developers and profes-
sional users that will properly treat and filter the output
signal. For instance, having a temperature reading does
not turn the wind instrument into a sun-shielded scienti-
fic thermometer. These secondary sensors are not
calibrated and should not be used.
CARBON FIBER POLE
· 33cm.
· 100cm.
ALUMINUM POLE
· 33cm.
· 100cm.
7. Se¦ect the correct fi¦e ending in ".bin" (there wi¦¦ be a
reference on the web).
8. Then, data has been updated on the main screen.
9. Select “Activation Characteristic” - A pop-up window
will appear on the main screen - select it.
Ultrasonic transducers (4x)
The Ultrasonic Portable 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 informa-
tion about both, wind direction and wind speed.
Sample rate: 1, 4, 8 Hz
Sample rate con choosen through the application the
range of data you want to extract.
If the battery level is not up to 20%, you can only get infor-
mation at 1Hz.
The U¦trasonic Portab¦e is been certified by an approved
independent laboratoty as IPX8. In order to get that IPX8
code certificacion, ULTRASON¦C PORTABLE has success-
fully 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 tempera-
ture changes (hot air then cold water), previous impacts,
pressureincrease rate(immersion velocity),waterdensity
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.
(Check availability of other measures through our website).
*Please, visit our website and check accessories availables
and their possible combinations.
You can update the U¦trasonic Portab¦e firmware via B¦ue-
tooth.
10. Another pop-up window will appear on the main
screen - you have to rearch the correct one (in which the
combination “0000A00A” appears) - Select it.
11. Then, data has been updated on the main screen.
12. Select “Activation Command” - The keyboard will be
uncovered to indicate command“01”.
13. Press “BEGIN FIRMWARE UPDATE”.
14. A new window will appear with the progress.
15. Whenthe process is completed, a pop-up window will
appear indicating the completed update and requesting
the Bluetooth reset.
16. Select “RESET BLUETOOTH”
17. The App directs you to the Bluetooth options. It
connects again and you already have your unit updated!
If any error appears during the update process, please
repeat all steps from the beginning.
*Tutorial video available at our website.
3.5. Sensors
sensors
3.7. Protection grade ·IPX8 (10 meters)

Nautic
Extreme sports
4. Functions
The Ultrasonic Portable will allow you to perform a great
diversity of operations adapting to your needs.
It will provide you information about everything what is
shown below through our application Sailing Anemotrac-
ker App, but the most important aspects that facilitate the
unit are thefllowings:
· The Apparent Wind is a value that comes thanks to the
Ultrasonic Portable.
· 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 collected data can be stored in the memory of the
application.
Belowaresomecapturesthatrefertothedataprovidedby
the application.
Screen that appears when
you run the application.
The menu appears at the
bottom , with the four main
buttons.
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 officia¦s
· Motorboats
·Others
· Kitesurf
· Kayak
·Windsurf
·Paragliding
MAP TRIDATA MULTIPLE
*For more information to How to use Sailing
Anemotracker App, please visit our website and download
its latest version of user manual.
Industry
·
·Direction
Meteo

5. Application areas
(continuation)
The Ultrasonic Portable can be used in such dispare
sectors, such as agricultural or nautical, through energy or
new technologies.
· Attached to any work equipment (tractor, pivot, combine
harvester, ...) can facilitate information of atmospheric
conditions to optimize processes and log information and
position.
· Generate history for study and application on farms
(reparcelling, redistribution of sprinklers, claim for dama-
ges. derived from the climatic conditions, etc).
·It can be an ideal complement for eolic sector. In particu-
lar for the production of wind power. It acts as a weather
station, but with the peculiarity of being mobile and of
being able to obtain data in real time from a state-of-
the-art device, without cables and lo them.
·To know the conditions of wind, relative humidity, tempe-
rature,... are parameters that condition certain productive
processes. They can help to optimize air conditioning and
humidity control in drying hams,cheeses, etc.
Knowing this information in a simple way and being able
to store and treat it, can contribute to the added value of
these processes and, consequently, the products resulting
from the same.
· The practice of windsurfing or kitesurfing is booming.
With the Ultrasonic Portable, the companies dedicated to
providing services to the users of these infrastructures for
the practice of these sports, could count on a Information
on the weather, soxx important for the practice of these
sports.
Withallthis,the Ultrasonic Portablebecomesa multidisci-
plinary product, able to adapt to the needs of a wide range
of users.
6. Installation
6.1. Installing the unit
The Ultrasonic Portable has to be oriented to the bow
taking as reference the mark that appears at the top (as
shows at the image below).
As we describe you before, comes with a threaded lower
part (16 mm M16×2 female thread) that you can addapt to
your available accessories.
It is a standard measure, great variety of accessories in
the market adapt to it.
*Please check our available accesories on our website.
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 orbeyond).
2. DownloadandinstallSailing Anemotracker App onyour
device from Google Play or AppleStore.
3. Once the App is installed start it and open the settings
menu by sliding the screen to the rigth.
4. Press button “Scan” and all Ultrasonic Portable devices
within the range should show up at screen.
5. Select your device and connect.
If your device connects with the Ultrasonic Portable
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
smartphone, Tablet or PC.
2. Make sure Ultrasonic Portable 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.
Each unit can only be connected to a single device at a
time. As soon as it gets disconnected, Ultrasonic Portable
is ready to link to any other device with the Anemotracker
app installed.
For further information please contact Calypso Technical
Support.
Agriculture
Forestry
Security
Cranes

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.
· Sailing Anemotracker App (our OwnApp)
· 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 deve¦oped 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 ([e-mail])
or phone [phone]).
8. FAQ/troubleshooting
What about hardware and software compatibility?
Sailing Anemotracker App will run on iOS and Android
devices. However, since Ultrasonic Portable uses Bluetoo-
th Low Energy (BLE), the App will connect only when run
on BLE devices. In other words, Ultrasonic Portable will
connect to smartphones and tablets with BLE chipset
running Android (4.3 and 4.4 or beyond) or iOS (iPhone 4s,
iPad 3rd generation or beyond) using Sailing Anemotrac-
ker App.
Make sure your device is Android (4.3 and 4.4 or beyond)
or iOS (iPhone 4s, iPad 3rd generation or beyond)!
Otherwise, it will not connect to Ultrasonic Portable.
Sailing Anemotracker App will check automatically com-
patibility. Since the app is free, you will be able to down-
load and make the compatibility check.
Drop us an email - [e-mail] - if you
are not sure about your device compatibility.
There are more Apps compatible with ULTRASONIC POR-
TABLE, which you can find it here, and read more about
our Open philosophy.
Does itwork offline?
Yes, ULTRASON¦C wi¦¦ connect and wi¦¦ work fine with
Anemotracker with no internet connection. However, the
maps windows will not show any map since it needs inter-
net connection to get map info.
How many devices can be linked to the same ULTRASO-
NIC at the same time?
ULTRASONIC only allows one device linked at a time
(Bluetooth standard). If one device is linked and you want
to use a different device, you wi¦¦ need to first, disconnect
the linked one and then connect the new one.
It is wise to go mobile onbard?
Your next smartphone will deliver better screen visibility,
improved battery life, better and more apps on it, better
data logging and sharing and overall better performance
than the one you bought last year. But your hardware
(ULTRASONIC PORTABLE) will remain at the top of your
mast.
8. FAQ/troubleshooting
(continuation)
How can I identify my ULTRASONIC PORTABLE among
several units within my device BT range?
Each ULTRASONIC PORTABLE shows a unique ID when
you it's paired with your device. The number should be
printed on your box and/or the ULTRASONIC sticker. You
can a¦so write it down the first time you connect, since it
will not change over the time.
What is the distance range of my ULTRASONIC PORTA-
BLE?
The Bluetooth Low Energy radio chip integrated on the
device has a nominal value of 50m. During in-house
testing we have reached up to 80 m range on an open
space, at the same level and keeping transmitter (ULTRA-
SONIC) and receiver (Nexus 5) at the same positions along
the test.
Range will depend upon transmitter-to-receiver direct
visibility, your device antenna performance, electromag-
netic environment (electrosmog), etc.
However, in all tests we run, we had no problem to get the
signal from the top of the mast to the cabin, even to our
berths.
Will my Sailing Anemotracker App get data from a boat
close to mine when racing?
No! As any other bluetooth device, the communication is
password protected. Once you paired your smartphone
with your ULTRASONIC PORTABLE unit, no other smar-
tphone can communicate withit.
Is it compatible with NMEA CONNECT?
WemadeCUPS4.0compatiblewithNMEACONNECT.And
ULTRASONICPORTABLEwill becompatible withinthefew
months, we are deve¦oping a new firmware that wi¦¦ a¦¦ow
youtouseitwithNMEACONNECT 4.0 repeater so ULTRA-
SONIC can be integrated on your boat network.
Is the ULTRASONI‡ PORTABLE firmware upgradable?
Yes,definite¦y.You wi¦¦ getnewfirmware updatesvia B¦ue-
tooth by means of an App with lots of new features and
improvements.
How long will the battery last?
ULTRASONICPORTABLE is builtwithan advancedauto-
matic power management system, so battery life it should
not be a concern. It has an autonomy with no sunlight of 1
year in sleep mode and ~30 days while measuring.
Besides, ULTRASONIC PORTABLE mounts a solar battery
that should maintain the internal battery loaded, minimi-
zing charge/discharge cycles.
Battery life is therefore limited by its life expectancy.
*Please, go to section 3. Teshnisal espesifisations to
know more about battery use and life.
ULTRASONIC PORTABLE is IPX8, what does it mean?
The U¦trasonic Portab¦e is been certified by an approved
independent laboratoty as IPX8. In order to get that IPX8
code certificacion, ULTRASON¦C PORTABLE hassuccess-
fully 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 tempera-
ture changes (hot air then cold water), previous impacts,
pressureincreaserate (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.
How can I update the firmware version of my unit?
Please, go to chapter 3.9. Firmware, follow the steps that
we indicated and rely on the following images if you wish.
Follow the next steps:
1. To check the avai¦abi¦ity of the new firmware version,
please visit our webpage
www.calypsoinstruments.com
2. Download and install Rigado Toolbox App on your
device from Google Play or Apple Store.

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8. FAQ/troubleshooting
(continuation)
3. 4. 8-9.
5.
8. FAQ/troubleshooting
(continuation)
14. 15-16
How can I start using the Anemotracker App?
Here is a quick start up guide so you can begin using your
device and theApp.
START UP STEPS
1. First thing you need to do, is to activate both your GPS
and your Bluetooth.
2. Then, once you are in the main menu of the app, you
need to slide to the right so the “Settings” tab will show up.
3. There, you can press “SCAN”, and after about 15 to 20
seconds you will see a list of the devices surrounding you,
where you can choose the one you own by pressing on it.
4. When you do that, and after another 15 to 20 seconds,
the device will connect.
You only need to do this once, the next time you start the
app, the last device you connected will connect automati-
cally.
Will it work on a rotating mast?
Not right now, but in the near future, the ULTRASONIC will
be able to compensate any rotation given, and recalculate
to display the proper data back to you.
6. 7. 12.
What happen if my unit gets blocked?
The ULTRASONIC PORTABLE restarts after 10 minutes
thanks to the system called “watchdog”.
You simply have to reset the application again and it will
work again correctly.
13.
14.
10.
11.

9. General information
(continuation)
9.2. Maintenance and repair
The ultrasonic does not require great maintenance thanks
to the avoiding of the moving parts in this new design.
The only maintenance you have to do is to clean the solar
panel with a wet tissue a few days before using it and
place it in a light source / solar to get the battery full of
charge.
Before using it, make sure that the device has enough
battery to work without problems. You can get that infor-
mation directly through theapplication.
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.
Rinse with freshwater and let dry.
9.3. Warranty
This Warranty covers the defects resulting from defective
parts, materials or manufacturing, if such defects are
revealed during the period of 24 months since the date of
purchase.
Warranty is void in case of non-following the instructions
of use, repair or maintenance without written authorisa-
tion.
Thisproduct is for leisurepurposes exclusively. Anywron-
gful use given by the user will not incur in any responsibili-
ty of Calypso Instruments. As well, any harm caused to
ULTRASONIC PORTABLE by a mistaken use will not be
covered by the guarantee. Using assembly elements diffe-
rent 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 [e-mail]
or visit www.calypsoinstruments.com.
9. General information
9.1. General recommendations
The Ultrasonic Portable has been calibrate with
accurate, following the same calibration standards for
each unit.
Regarding to mount the unit
As we describe you before, you have to prepare the
mast head for the mechanical installation. Align the
North mark of the Ultrasonic in order to have it
heading to the bow.
Then 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 transducer 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
direct- ly with us. We will be glad to assist you in any
time.
‡alypso Instruments team thanks you for your confidence.