£252.00
“Connects to the pilot plug interface of a Class A AIS Transponder so iPad, iPhones and other tablets can share the AIS data via a wifi link.”
PilotLINK is a wireless interface providing WiFi for a Class A AIS Transponder. All Class A transponders share a common “Pilot Plug” connector that PilotLINK connects directly to via a 1m cable. PilotLINK then creates a WiFi navigation network on board the vessel. Therefore allowing AIS and GPS data from the Class A to be sent directly to any connected mobile devices such as phones or tablets. It’s compatible with iOS and Android systems (depending upon app utilised) as well as PC & MAC based systems.
PilotLINK is stand alone and can operate from its internal, user replace-able, dry battery (PP3) for up to 15 hours. Alternatively, it can connect via a standard mini USB connector to any USB style power pack or AC/DC USB power adaptor that are readily available from many 3rd parties.
PilotLINK is compatible with a wide variety of apps and PC programs. iAIS is a free of charge app from Digital DeepSea which gives a basic AIS radar type display and target information. It’s also compatible with iSailor and iNavX. Both popular charting/AIS products. Also works with many other 3rd party apps available through the Apple App store or Google Play on Android. PilotLINK can also interface with a PC or MAC. Popular navigation programs such as SmarterTrack, SeaPro, RosePoint and MaxSea for PCs or macENC for a Mac are all compatible. PilotLINK ships with a complimentary copy of SmarterTrack Lite – a full featured AIS display program for Windows PCs.
“Patented zero loss technology lets you share your main VHF antenna with the VHF radio, FM radio and AIS. Compatible with transponders and receivers.”
“Connects to any NMEA AIS compatible chart plotter and adds an AIS overlay. Simple to install, highly sensitive dual channel design that’s easy to install with Garmin, Raymarine, Standard, Lowrance, Simrad, Furuno etc plotters.”
“Combination NMEA and USB connections for PC and plotter based systems. Also features NMEA input and inbuilt multiplexer.”