Calypso Instruments NMEA Connect Plus High-End

Index

1. Brief description of product and layout.
   • Brief description of product.
   • NCP High-End layout.
2. User cases
   • How to display wind data from the NCP High-End via Wifi on PC Display from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.
   • How to display wind data from the NCP High-End via Bluetooth or Wifi on Anemotracker App from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.
   • How to display wind data from the NCP High-End via NMEA 2000 cable on a Raymarine display from the Calypso Instruments Portable and wired Ranges.
   • How to display wind data from the NCP High-End via NMEA 2000 cable on a B&B display from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.
   • How to display data from the NCP High-End via NMEA 2000 cable on a Humminbird display from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.

1. Brief description of product and layout

1.1 Brief description

The NMEA Connect Plus High-End (NCP- High End) can be connected to the Calypso Instruments Portable Range via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and also to the Calypso Instruments Wired Range. The NCP High-End can also be forward connected to both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 chartplotters, displays or NMEA backbones.

The diagram below outlines the connection pathway:

Calypso Instruments Portable Range.

Description of diagram: The diagram shows the Calypso Instruments Portable Range components: ULTRASONIC PORTABLE MINI and ULTRASONIC PORTABLE SOLAR. These connect via Bluetooth to the NMEA CONNECT PLUS HIGH-END (NCP HIGH-END). The NCP HIGH-END then connects via NMEA 0183 CABLE to an NMEA 0183 DISPLAY and via NMEA 2000 CABLE OR BACKBONE to an NMEA 2000 DISPLAY.

Calypso Instruments Wired Range.

Description of diagram: The diagram shows the Calypso Instruments Wired Range components: ULTRA-LOW-POWER ULTRASONIC PRO and ULTRA-LOW-POWER ULTRASONIC STD. These connect via WIRED connection to the NMEA CONNECT PLUS HIGH-END (NCP HIGH-END). The NCP HIGH-END then connects via NMEA 0183 CABLE to an NMEA 0183 DISPLAY and via NMEA 2000 CABLE OR BACKBONE to an NMEA 2000 DISPLAY.

1.1 NCP High-End layout.

Description of diagram: The diagram shows the main board of the NCP High-End with labeled ports: PORT 1, PORT 2, USB, and NMEA2000. It also indicates INPUT POWER.

Main terminal pins:

• PORT 2: 2. GND, 2 485+, 2 485-
• INPUT POWER: GND, + 12V
• PORT 1: 1.GND, 1 485+, 1 485-
• USB: +5V, D+, D-, GND
• NMEA 2000: GND, CAN L, CAN H, 12V

The NCP High-End is labeled with:

• MAC: Unique identifier number
• SSID: NCP wifi name
• PASSWORD: Password for Wifi connection
• IP: IP Address
• DB ADDRESS: Bluetooth direction address
• 0183 WIFI SERVER PORT: 0183 Wifi server port as per default
• MOD: NMEA Connect Plus High-End model.

Example Label Information:

MODEL: HIGH_END
MAC: B8:F0:09:92:16:B1
SSID: Nmea+B8:F0:09:92:16:B1
PASSWORD: 4fbfa71a08af
IP: 192.168.4.1
BLE: B8:F0:09:92:16:B2
N0183 WIFI PORT: 50000

4. User cases

4.1 How to display data from the NCP High-End via Wifi on PC Display from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.

For users looking to display wind data on a second device. This connection requires a chart plotter. OpenCPN is used in this example.

1. Download and run OpenCPN or any other chart plotter.
2. Open OpenCPN and click on 'Options'.
3. In Options, click on 'Connections', scroll down, and click the 'Add connection' button.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the OpenCPN 'Options' window with the 'General' tab active, displaying various settings related to NMEA data and display preferences. The 'Data Connectors' section shows an 'Add connection' button.

4. In the 'Add connection' window, click on 'Network' and then 'TCP'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the 'Configure new connection' window in OpenCPN. It has fields for Protocol (TCP selected), Address (192.168.4.1), and Data Port (50000). It also includes options for User Comment and Input filtering.

5. Type 192.168.4.1 in the address field (this is the IP address found on the NCP High-End label).
6. Input 50000 in the data port field (this is the Wi-Fi server port found on the NCP High-End label; update if changed).
7. Click on 'Apply'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the 'Configure new connection' window again, with the IP address and port filled in. The 'Apply' button is highlighted.

6. In the next screen, ensure the 'Enable' checkbox is selected.
7. Click 'Ok'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the OpenCPN 'Options' window with the 'Connections' tab active. The newly added TCP connection is listed, and the 'Enable' checkbox is checked. The 'Ok' button is highlighted.

Make sure you are connected to the NCP High-End to see wind data. There are two ways to view displayed data on OpenCPN:

• From connections - Show NMEA debug window.
• From the dashboard.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the OpenCPN 'Options' window with the 'Connections' tab active, displaying the configured TCP connection. It also shows the main OpenCPN dashboard displaying wind data, including Apparent Wind Angle & Speed.

Dashboard Data Example:

Position: 33 21.479 N, 079 16.919 W
GNSS Compass
GNSS Status
App. Wind Angle & Speed: 4.5 kts

4.2 How to display data from the NCP High-End via Bluetooth or Wifi on Anemotracker App from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.

For users looking to display wind data on a second device. This connection requires the Anemotracker App, available for iOS and Android users. Data can be visualized via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Visualization via Bluetooth

1. Go to the Anemotracker app on your mobile or tablet device.
2. In the main menu, press on 'Pair Portable'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Anemotracker app's 'Connection menu' with options like 'Pair Portable', 'Pair NCP', 'Pair Weather Dot', and 'Devices info'. It also displays various modes like 'Sailing', 'Weather Station', 'Golf', 'Ballistics', and settings for 'Live tracking' and 'Wind settings'.

3. In the available devices to pair, select the one called 'ULTRA NCP'. This is your NCP. Press on it to connect the unit.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows a 'Select bluetooth device to connect' dialog within the Anemotracker app, listing 'ULTRA NCP' with its MAC address and RSSI.

Visualization via WIFI

1. Connect the NCP to a power supply.
2. From your computer, click on Wi-Fi and select the NMEA Wi-Fi network (it will be named as NMEA + a number, found on your NCP-High-end label).
3. Type the Wi-Fi address found on the NCP High-end label.
4. Click on 'Connect'.
5. Once connected, go to the Anemotracker app on your mobile or tablet devices.
6. In the main menu, press on 'Pair NCP'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Anemotracker app's 'Connection menu' with the 'Pair NCP' option highlighted.

7. In the 'Server address' field, type 192.168.4.1 (the IP address found on the NCP High-End's label).
8. In the 'Server port' field, type 50000 (the Wi-Fi server port found on your NCP High-End's label; update if changed).

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Anemotracker app's connection configuration screen with 'Server Address' set to 192.168.4.1 and 'Server Port' set to 50000.

4.2 How to display data from the NCP High-End via NMEA 2000 cable on the Raymarine display from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.

For users looking to display wind data on a second device. This connection requires a Raymarine display.

1. Once in the Raymarine dashboard, press on 'Settings'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Raymarine dashboard with various options including 'Chart', 'Radar', 'Fishfinder', 'Dashboard', 'My data', 'Apps', 'Alarms', and 'Settings'. The 'Settings' icon is highlighted.

2. Once in settings, press on 'Network'. Make sure your NCP High-End appears in this section, indicating it is connected. If it does not appear, the NCP High-End is not being detected by the Raymarine display. Double-check your connection. If the issue persists, contact sales@calypsoinstruments.com.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Raymarine 'Settings' menu with 'Network' selected. Under the 'Network' tab, a device named 'VS NMEA CONNECT PLUS 04:de:e2:05:03:9d' is listed with version 2.00. Options like 'Diagnostics', 'Data sources', and 'Refresh' are visible.

3. Go back to 'Dashboard'. Start reading wind data.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Raymarine dashboard displaying wind data, including Apparent Wind Angle (AWA) and Apparent Wind Speed (AWS).

If you do not see zero data in your dashboard, it means the NCP High-End is connected but not receiving data from the wind meter. Double-check the wind meter's connection. If you see nothing (as shown in the picture below), it means the NCP High-End is not well connected. Double-check the connection. If the issue persists, contact sales@calypsoinstruments.com.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Raymarine dashboard displaying wind data, with a section indicating that the NCP High-End might not be well connected, showing no wind data.

4.2 How to display data from the NCP High-End via NMEA 2000 cable on the B&G display from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.

For users looking to display wind data on a second device. This connection requires a B&G display.

1. Once in the B&G dashboard, press on 'Settings'. Scroll down and select 'System'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the B&G dashboard with various options including 'Remote displays', 'Calibration', 'Damping', 'Trip log', 'Alarms', 'AIS', and 'System'. The 'System' option is highlighted.

2. Once in system, select 'Network'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the B&G 'System' menu with 'Network' selected. Options like 'Units', 'Decimal places', 'Key beeps', 'Language', and 'Time' are visible.

3. In network, select 'Sources'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the B&G 'Network' menu with 'Sources' selected. Options like 'Device List', 'Diagnostics', and 'Groups' are visible.

4. In sources, click on 'Auto Select'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the B&G 'Sources' menu with 'Auto select' highlighted. Options for 'Compass', 'Navigation', 'Position', 'Apparent wind', 'True wind', and 'Boat speed' are listed.

5. Once in autoselect, press on 'Start'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the B&G 'Network' menu with the 'Auto select' process initiated. A message indicates 'The system is ready to auto select data sources.' The 'Start' and 'Cancel' buttons are visible.

A progress bar will be shown to indicate the search for connected devices on the NMEA 2000 network. The screenshot shows the B&G display recognizing the NCP High-End. If your B&G display does not recognize your NCP High-End, please double-check the connection. If the issue persists, contact sales@calypsoinstruments.com.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the B&G display indicating that 'Apparent wind' is being detected from 'NMEA CONNECT PLUS [c4:de:e2:d5:...]'.

6. As soon as the search is completed, press on 'Close'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the B&G display indicating 'Completed' for the auto-select process, with a 'Close' button.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the B&G dashboard displaying wind data, including AWS, AWA, TWS, and TWA.

4.2 How to display data from the NCP High-End via NMEA 2000 cable on the Humminbird display from the Calypso Instruments Portable and Wired Ranges.

For users looking to display wind data on a second device. This connection requires a Humminbird display.

1. Once in the Humminbird dashboard, press on 'Settings'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Humminbird dashboard with various icons including 'Chart', 'Nav Data', 'Views', 'Alarms', 'GPS', 'Trip Log', 'Timer', 'Fuel', 'Bluetooth', 'Images', 'Record', 'Sun & Moon', and 'Wi-Fi'. The 'Settings' icon is highlighted.

2. Once in settings, go to 'Network' and select 'Data Sources'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Humminbird 'Settings' menu with 'Network' selected. Under 'Network', 'Data Sources' is highlighted. Other options include 'CHIRP Sonar', 'System Info', 'Chart', 'Network Info', 'Navigation', 'Configure New Network', 'General', 'My Vessel', 'Simulation', and 'Restore Defaults'.

3. In data sources, press on 'Wind Speed & Direction'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Humminbird 'Data Sources' menu with 'Wind Speed and Direction' highlighted. Options for 'Pitch and Roll', 'Temperature', and 'Environmental Data' are also visible.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Humminbird 'Wind Speed and Direction' configuration screen. It displays 'Auto-Configure' and lists the available sources, including 'NMEA 2000: NMEA CONNECT PLUS 4 dex2353-9d'.

Description of screenshot: The screenshot shows the Humminbird dashboard displaying wind data, including AWS, AWA, and Barometer readings.