Calypso Ultra-Low Power Wired Ultrasonic NMEA2000 Anemometer

The Calypso Ultra-Low Power Wired NMEA2000 Ultrasonic wind speed and wind direction meter (anemometer) is designed to directly connect to an NMEA 2000 network, display or chart plotter without the need for a gateway or range extender. The sensor can be directly wired into any NMEA2000 network, display or chartplotter as it outputs an NMEA 2000 signal as standard.

Simply plug in the Calypso ULP Wired NMEA2000 Ultrasonic Anemometer directly into the NMEA2000 network (backbone) or chartplotter/display and choose Calypso ULP Wired NMEA2000 Ultrasonic Anemometer as the wind source in the chartplotter/display settings*, and then verify the wind data is appearing on your NMEA2000 display/plotter.

Installing the sensor is extremely easy and can be easily mounted to a yachts mast using varied mounting options including, aluminium and carbon fibre masts (33cm & 1m lengths) and an L shaped offset mast mount. Note if you are installing the sensor with a distance of more than 6 meters you will need the Calypso NMEA Cable with in-line terminator. if the distance is less than 6 metres you can use a standard NMEA2000 cable without an in-line teminator.

Built using the latest solid-state ultrasonic technology the Calypso Ultra-Low Power NMEA2000 Wired Sensor delivers many advantages over conventional cup and vane anemometers which have moving parts such as ball bearings that can bind with age or get easily damaged when hit by ropes or fouled by birds.

The ULP Wind Meter measures both wind speed (air velocity) and wind direction. The unique shape of the design minimises moisture build-up guaranteeing data accuracy even in heavy rain. Constructed from nylon polyamide the sensor is both robust and durable, perfect for harsh marine environments. Requiring only 0,25mA @1Hz (RS485) the sensor is the perfect choice for power boats, cruising, and racing yachts.

The Calypso Ultra-Low Power NMEA2000 Wired Ultrasonic Wind Meter is a perfect long-term solution for wind speed and wind direction monitoring for racing and cruising yachts, dayboats, powerboats and sports keelboats. Minimise maintenance, improve reliability and reduce weight by changing your current cup and vane sensor for a solid-state Calypso wind sensor.

*The manner to do this will vary depending on the brand of the display/plotter. Please refer to your display/plotter’s manual.