Sensors & Functions
AIS
The AIS receiver receives the serial AIS data of the vessel via the AIS to Type-C cable and sends it to any device
connected to the Pilot Plug. Additionally, the Pilot Plug also filters out every invalid sentence. This feature is
enabled by default. AIS activity is signaled by the flickering orange LED. You can use the Pilot Plug Manager to
configure the AIS forwarder.
Rate of Turn (ROT)
The rate of turn gives you information about the rotation per minute of the vessel. It is active by default and its
state is indicated by the red LED. By default, the ROT is calibrated on start-up. If the calibration not ok (e.g.
because the 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. A new, fresh calibration will be recorded. The calibration process is active for
as long as all 4 LEDs are turned on. The calibration process will take round about 30 seconds. Wait until the green
LED blinks; this will confirm that the calibration was done properly, and a new calibration was stored.
You can disable/enable ROT using the Pilot Plug Manager.
ROT Calibration
1. Turn the Pilot Plug on.
2. Wait for at least 1 Minute (the Pilot Plug will make play a melody when the startup has finished).
3. Place the Pilot Plug on a steady and flat surface and press the button.
4. All 4 LEDs will light up; do not touch or move the device while the LEDs are lit up!
5. The Pilot Plug will signal a good calibration by flashing the green LED and a start-up melody.
When the calibration failed (too much movement while calibrating or a sensor error) the plug will pulse the red
LED and signalize it with a buzzer sound.
You can also re-calibrate the Rate of Turn by pressing the button in the middle of the LEDs.
GPS
The GPS gives real-time information on the current position, speed, course and time. It is not active by default
and can be enabled/disabled using the Pilot Plug Manager. Whether it is active or not is indicated by the green
LED.
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