Summary of Contents for Calypso Instruments NMEA CONNECT PLUS
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0 Index Product overview Family models 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 3.5 Range Extender Package content 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 ...
1 Product overview: 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. 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… ...
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2 Family 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 is been designed to yield maximum versatility; the NCP range offers several models to serve a number of different cases: BLE to NMEA 0183: It converts your ULTRASONIC Portable wind data 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. BLE ...
3 Application areas 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: BLE to NMEA0183 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. ...
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BLE NCP BLE to N2K N2K Display BLE NMEA 2000 backbone ULTRASONIC Wired or ULP to BLE and to NMEA 2000 If you have a Calypso Ultrasonic Wired or ULP and want to monitor the wind data in your NMEA 2000 navigation instruments and also in your BLE devices the NCP ‘Wired to NMEA2000+BLE’ 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. NCP NMEA 0183 Wired to BLE+N2K N2K Display NMEA 2000 Backbone 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). ...
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This model selects the first data stream that comes in (detects BLE and connects, or detects a wired data stream 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. BLE NCP Full NMEA 0183 N2k Display NMEA 0183 N0183 Display NMEA 2000 Backbone Range Extender Reaching longer distances is possible when using two NCP`s connected to each other via WIFI. Thus one of them receives the wind data via NMEA 0183 sentences or BLE signal and replicates the information via WIFI. The other NCP receives the information via WIFI and translates it to the desired output. Below you can find some examples when using two NCPs. Bluetooth to NMEA 0183 Range Extender: When using a Bluetooth Ultrasonic wind meter you can monitor wind data into your NMEA0183 display from far away. Having two NCPs connected among them via WIFI, would replicate the wind data from your Bluetooth ultrasonic wind meter reaching longer distances. The reached distance will vary on the number of gateways you want to place. ...
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BLE‐50m N0183 Display WIFI‐ 100m NMEA 0183 network BLE NCP NCP BLE to N0183+WIFI BLE to N0183+WIFI NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Range Extender: When using a Wired Ultrasonic wind meter you can monitor wind data into your NMEA0183 display from far away and output NMEA2000 PGNs. Having two NCPs connected among them via WIFI, would replicate the wind data from your wired ultrasonic wind meter reaching longer distances. The reached distance will vary on the number of gateways you want to place. NMEA 0183 NCP Wired to N2K+BLE+WIFI WIFI‐ 100m NCP Wired to N2K+BLE +WIFI N2K Display NMEA 2000 Backbone NMEA 0183 to NMEA 0183 Range Extender: ...
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When using a Wired Ultrasonic wind meter you can monitor wind data into your NMEA0183 display from far away. Having two NCPs connected among them via WIFI, would replicate the wind data from your wired ultrasonic wind meter reaching longer distances. The reached distance will vary on the number of gateways you want to place. NMEA 0183 NCP NMEA 0183 Network BLE to N0183+WIFI WIFI‐ 100m N0183 Display NCP Wired to N2K+BLE +WIFI BLE ...
4 Package content NMEA Connect Plus Wifi Access Point SSID and password, Bluetooth Device Address (BD_ADDR), printed on a label inside the black gateway. 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. ...
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Also wind data received via BLE or through the Wi‐Fi‐Repeater 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. 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) Transmission PGN # PGN Name 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 60928 ISO Addess Claim 60416 ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management 126208 NMEA Acknowledment Group Function 126464 PGN List (Transmit and Receive) ...
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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. 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 the Webserver. 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 and Bluetooth interface. Moreover, it can also send wind data via WIFI when used as WIFI repeater. 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). ...
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. It also repeats/replicates same wind data via Bluetooth. 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 7.1) Up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time to the same ultrasonic. ...
WIFI‐Repeater (Pending to be implemented) NCP models including the WIFI interface can act as a WIFI‐Repeater in order to reach longer distances. To reach such distances you need two NMEA Connect Plus devices with WIFI. A WIFI peer to peer connection is created between them. The first NCP (transmitter) will take the wind data from the selected input interface (depending on the model) and will transmit it via WIFI to the second NCP (receiver). This one will export the received data into the selected output interfaces (NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 or BLE). 6 Installation Before you start the installation make sure all power sources are off! To connect a cable to the NCP internal interface follow the steps below: 1. Remove the screws to open the NMEA Connect Plus gateway. The connectors are in the position as the following image shows. CAN USB Connector Connector RS‐485 Connector and Power 2. Loosen the holder to introduce the cable inside and pass the cable through the hole. 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 ...
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4. Close the gateway and tighten the holder in order to fix the cable. 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) 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: Name Colour Description ...
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Vbus Red +5V D‐ White Data ‐ D+ Green Data + GND Black Ground Connect NMEA 2000 interface 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 bare Not connected NET‐S Power Red +12V NET‐C Power Black GND NET‐H signal White CAN H NET‐L ...
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Connect NMEA 0183 interface Identify the RS‐485 and Power connector. You must connect your NMEA 0183 wires to the RS485 ports. RS‐485 RS‐485 POWER PORT 1 PORT 2 To connect the ULTRASONIC Wired use the colour codes shown in the table below. Wired Standar/Wired ULP RS485 Connector BLE/Wired WIFI NMEA OUT B/ ‐ NMEA OUT A/+ RS485 + NMEA OUT A/+ NMEA OUT B/ ‐ RS458 ‐ GND GND RS485 GND ULP ULTRASONIC WIRED To connect a NMEA 0183 instrument to the NCP NMEA 0183 output, follow next table. ULP RS485 Connector NMEA OUT A/+ RS485 + NMEA OUT B/ ‐ RS458 ‐ GND RS485 GND ...
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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 +/A output from the unit to the ‘Rx/In’ ...
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Click the Configuration page to open it: ...
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Important: after making any change along the configuration you must click the SAVE button and then reset the device. WIFI STATION CONFIGURATION, and IP CONFIGURATION The NCP can be configured as Wi‐Fi Station to connect your network Access Point. To configure it you have to introduce the Wi‐Fi SSID and password of your Access Point. Also you should assign a manual IP configuration. ...
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After changing the configuration you must click the SAVE button and then reset the device. BLE CONFIGURATION In this section you can select which BLE device you want to connect with. You should introduce the MAC address with the following format: After changing the configuration you must click the SAVE button and then reset the device Then the following page will appear: ...
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In the case no MAC is configured, the NMEA Connect Plus will connect the first ULTRASONIC BLE device detected. NMEA 0183 CONFIGURATION In this section you can configure each NMEA 0183 port as input or output; also you can select the Baudrate. In models with Wi‐Fi, you can configure here the Wi‐Fi TCP port you want to use as NMEA 0183 Wi‐Fi server Port. Make sure that there are no two ports configured as inputs. After changing the configuration you must click the SAVE button and then reset the device. Then the following page will appear: ...
8 Technical specifications Certifications: NMEA 2000 Certification Level A RF certification FCC/CE‐RED/SRRC/TELEC Wi‐Fi certification Wi‐Fi Alliance Bluetooth certification BQB Electrical: Parameter Value Comment Power from Vcc Input 9‐24 V Power from USB 5 V <200 mA Power from NMEA 2000 9‐16V Power Consumption 150mA Reverse Polarity Protection Yes USB: Parameter Value Comment Data interface ...
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USB Supported Signals D+, D‐, +5V, GND USB Auxiliary Power +5 V <200 mA NMEA 0183: Parameter Value Comment Data Interface 2x RS‐485 port (isolated). Phoenix contact pitch 3.5mm, 1.5mm2 max, push‐in 45º. Termination resistor configurable Baudrate 4800/38400 (8N1) bauds NMEA 2000: Parameter Value Comment Data Interface CAN‐BUS port (isolated) Phoenix contact pitch 3.5mm, 1.5mm2 max, push‐in 45º Load Equivalence Number (LEN) 3 Bluetooth: Parameter Value Comment Protocol Bluetooth Low Energy4.2 ...
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