Calypso ULTRASONIC ULP 485 User manual

CALYPSO
0809
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If you want to know more about our new ULTRASONIC ULP 485 wind meter, please keep reading or visit our
website www.calypsoinstruments.com
English version 1.0
01.03.2020
www.calypsoinstruments.com
ULTRASONIC Portable
User manual
ULTRASONIC ULP 485
CMI1017 User manual

If you want to know more about our new ULTRASONIC ULP 485 wind meter, please keep reading or 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. Power
3.4. Sensors
3.5. Wind information
3.6. Easy mount
3.7. Firmware
3.8. Limitations
3.9. Quality control
4. Configuration options
5. General information
5.1. General recommendations
5.2. Maintenance and repair
5.3. Warranty
1. Product overview
Thank you for choosing the ULP485 Ultrasonic
Anemometer from Calypso Instruments.
This ULP485 is the first model or our generation II,
representing an important technology breakthrough
condensing an extensive R+D investment:
· Both shape and firmware have been enhanced for
an improved rain performance, being this point key
for static applications such as weather stations.
· Mechanical design has been revamped making the
unit more robust and dependable.
· We feel very proud to release a unit that requires
under 0,4 mA of power at 5V, sampling at 1Hz.
· RS485 output. Further protocols under request.
Applications for the ULP485 are the following:
Weather Stations | Drones
Temporary Scaffolding and construction |
Infrastructures and building | Cranes
Spraying | Irrigation | Fertilizing | Precision
Agriculture
Smart Cities | Wild fires | Shooting | Scientific
2. Package content
The package contains the following:
· Ultrasonic Wired Wind Instrument + cable 2 meters
for connection
· Serial number reference in the back of the
packaging
· Quality control referece in the same place as
the previous one.
(Both shown in the Image 1)
· User Quick guide at the back of the packaging and
some more information useful for the customer.
· Connection instructions picture including at the box
package.
· M4 headless screw (x6)
· M4 screw (x3)
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MAC address / serial
Quality control passed
3.1. Dimensions · Diameter: 68 mm
· Height: 65 mm
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3.2. Weight · Weight: 210 grams
3. Technical specifications
Ultrasonic Portable incorporates the following
technical specifications:
Image 2. Main dimensions of the unit.
Image 1. Serial number/Control quality label Image 3. North mark.
Noth mark position
Make sure the north mark
is perfectly aligned.
Image 4. Screw holes position .
65 mm
M4x0,5
M4x0,5

3.4. Sensors · Ultrasonic transducers (4x)
· Sample rate: 0.1 Hz to 20 Hz
3. Technical specifications
(continuation)
ULP 485 has to be connected as is shown below:
3.3. Power · 3,3 -24 V
Wind speed
Range: 0 - 40 m/s
Accuracy: ±0.1 m/s at 10m/s
Wind direction
Range: 0 - 360°
Accuracy: ± 1°
3.5. Wind
information
· Wind speed
· Wind direction
Lateral and inferior female thread. It can be
moun-ted either on a plate (inferior screws) or on
a tube (lateral screws)
3.6. Easy mount · 3xM4 lateral female thread
· 3xM4 inferior female thread
Brown
VCC (Power +)
White
GND (Power -)
Green
DATA (A +)
Yellow
DATA (B -)
The ULP485 has been designed to avoid any
mechanical parts to maximize reliability and
minimize maintenance.
The transducers communicate between themsel-
ves two by two using ultrasonic range waves. Each
couple of transductors calculates the signal delay
and gets information about both, wind direction
and wind speed.
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1-RS485 continuous output
2-POLL output
3-Any other ptrotocol under demand.
NMEA0183
2400 to 115200 bauds
3,3-24V
Data interface
Data format
Baudrate
Voltage range
Image 1. Serial number/Control quality label Image 3. North mark. Image 4. Screw holes position .
Image 5. Cable connections.
Images 6. 3xM4 lateral female thread Images 7. 3xM4 inferior female thread

Wind speed
Range: 0 - 40 m/s
Accuracy: ±0.1 m/s at 10m/s
Wind direction
Range: 0 - 360°
Accuracy: ± 1°
4. Configuration options
baudrate
output rate:
output units:
2400 to 115200 (8n1) bauds
0.1 to 20 Hz.
m/sec., Knots or Km/h.
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The Ultrasonic ULP can be set up by using a special
App made by Calypso Instruments.
In order to use the APP you should download the
following documentation:
Ultrasonic ULP 485 configurator.exe
3.7. Firmware · Upgradable via RS485
3.8. Limitations
ULP485 is engineered to be a robust device with
minimal downtime. This new shape has been
designed for optimum water spillage which implies
lower probability of ice formation. Frost might
affect measurements if it blocks the wave path.
The input wires are protected by Transient Voltage
Suppression (TVS) diodes. Also, the instrument
body is built in Polyamide.
3. Technical specifications
(continuation)
Images 6. 3xM4 lateral female thread Images 7. 3xM4 inferior female thread
Image 8. Main screen.
3.9. Quality control
Every single unit is automatically calibrated on a
wind tunnel. A Q/C report for both module and
angle is generated and kept in our files. Standard
deviation is checked to warranty that each unit is
been calibrated to the hightest standards.

5. General information
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5.1. General recommendations
As described previously is important to understand
that the unit can be mounted directly on a pole or
using a flat bracket. In either case make sure the
north mark is perfectly aligned.
Then install the sensor in a location free from wind
perturbation.
Other important aspects
· Do not try to modify by any case the unit.
· Avoid touching the transducers
· Do not modify/customize the surface of the unit.
If you have any questions or doubts, please contact
directly with us. We will be glad to assist you in any
time.
5.2. Maintenance and repair
Thanks to the mechanical simplicity the ultrasonic
does not require mechanical maintenance.
Transducers must be kept clean and aligned.
Impacts or incorrect impulsive handling may lead
to transducers misalignment.
The space in between the transducers and its
reflection surface must be empty and clean. Dust,
frost, water, etc… will make the unit stop working.
Rinse with fresh water and let it dry.
5.2. Warranty
Warranty is void in case of non-following the
instructions of use, repair or maintenance without
written authorization. Every Calypso product offers
a 2-Year Performance Warranty.
Calypso Instruments shall not be liable for any
damages arising out of:
-Exposition of the Ultrasonic at temperatures out of
the range stated above.
- Transducers misalignment or damage due to
external impact.
- Solar cell damage due to removing the protecting
film.
- Geometry changes on the flow channel due to
external actions.
- Use inappropriate voltages.
- Do not installed the ultrasonic as stated above
which causes damage on the ultrasonic.
You can return unopened items in the original
packaging within 30 days of your purchase with
proof of purchase. Upon receipt of the returned
item, we will fully examine it and notify you via email,
within a reasonable period of time on the status. If
we decide a return is appropriate, we will refund
your purchase price and a credit will be applied to
your original method of payment.
For further information please contact Calypso
Technical Support through
[e-mail]
or visit www.calypsoinstruments.com.
C/ San Jorge, 1, 4º B
50001 Zaragoza
Spain
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Calypso Instruments is a Trademark of
Prodeo Ingeniería y Consultoría
Calypso Instruments team thanks you for your
confidence.
ULTRASONIC ULP 485
User manual English version 1.0
01/03/2020