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- Page 1 PILOT PLUG MANUAL 30.03.2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rate of Turn (ROT) ..............................7 ROT Calibration ..............................7 GPS ..................................7 Configuration ................................8 Configuration via the Pilot Plug Manager ....................... 8 Configuration Reset ..............................9 Firmware Updates ............................... 9 What is a firmware? ..............................9 Firmware Updates via Wi-Fi ............................ 9 Firmware Updates via USB (Windows only) ...................... -
Page 3: Introduction
ROT Sensor: The Rate of Turn is one of the most crucial values in any maneuver in harbors worldwide. The angle per minute a vessel is turning must be precise and reliable. You can use the TRENZ Pilot Plug as a standalone ROT sensor (more on Page 7). -
Page 4: Getting Started
Charging LED (red = charging, green = full) USB Type C (AIS or power input, USB communication) Once you switch it to the right side, your Pilot Plug will begin its startup sequence. The startup sequence consists of the following steps: 1. -
Page 5: The Leds & Button
To charge the device, connect the included USB Type A to USB Type C cable (Figure 3) to one of the USB Type C ports (Figure 1.1) on the Pilot Plug and connect the other end to the included charger (Figure 4). -
Page 6: Connecting To The Pilot Plug
Wait for the connection to be established. To find out which COM port is used for the Pilot Plug, open your Bluetooth settings (steps 1+2) and click on “More Bluetooth settings” (right side panel or at the bottom). In the new window (“Bluetooth Settings”), open the tab “COM Connections”. -
Page 7: Android & Bluetooth
Connecting a Vessel Figure 5: AIS to USB type C cable To broadcast the AIS data collected by the vessel, you need to connect your Pilot Plug to the Pilot port. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Connect the AIS to USB Cable (Figure 5) with the Pilot port on the vessel and any of the two available USB Type C Ports of the Pilot Plug (Figure 1.3 or 1.5). -
Page 8: Sensors & Functions
Pilot Plug was moved during calibration) it occurs that you have a drifting ROT signal. To fix this, position the Pilot plug on a steady surface (make sure it is turned on for at least 2 minutes) and press the button to re-calibrate the ROT. -
Page 9: Configuration
Configuration Configuration via the Pilot Plug Manager The Pilot Plug Manager is available for all platforms including Windows, iOS and Android for free. You can use it to configure your Pilot Plug and verify the sensors. You can get it by visiting our website (https://trenz-pilotplug.com/docs/downloads) or by searching for “Pilot Plug Manager”... -
Page 10: Configuration Reset
What is a firmware? A firmware is an operating system like Windows, but much simpler and specifically made for the Pilot Plug. It is the software, that runs on the Pilot Plug hardware. It is responsible for how the data is collected and processed. -
Page 11: Firmware Updates Via Usb (Windows Only)
Firmware Updates via USB (Windows only) Using the Pilot Plug Manager, you can update the firmware of the Pilot Plug via USB on Windows. 1. Turn the Pilot Plug on. 2. Wait for it to start up. 3. Connect it using the included USB cable (USB Type A to USB Type C): a. -
Page 12: Contact
Contact Mail: info@trenz-pilotplug.com TRENZ GmbH Neidenburger Str. 14 28207 Bremen www.trenz.de Fon: +49 421 595 89-0 Fax: +49 421 595 89-99 Rev 2.2 - 03/20...
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