The ADQ1 is developed based upon the specifications form the Dutch Pilot Organisation. It includes smart batteries with 12 hour battery life, charging capability during operation and precise battery indication.

Combining the ADQ1 with any portable pilot electronic chart software package (e.g Qastor from QPS), a compact solution for pilots is created. One of the major advantages is the pilot does not need to bring anything more on the vessel than a standard notebook computer running the desired software along with the ADQ1 to connect to the AIS pilot plug. ADQ1 gives the pilot maximum flexibility during the conduction.

The ADQ1 passes all AIS information from the pilot plug to the software. This includes the own ship’s position but also all other ships within AIS reception range. The own ship and all received other ships will be displayed on the electronic chart. With fully integrated AIS installations, the ship’s gyro, dGPS and rate of turn indicator are connected to the AIS system. This information is also made available at the pilot plug. The ADQ1 will provide all this information wirelessly to the chart software where it will be used for display and calculation purposes.

Technical Specifications

• WLAN 802.11b connection
• Automatic detection of active Tx pin on pilot plug
• Nominal range 50m
• Smart Power Management, charging during operation
• 12-hour operational battery lifetime
• Precise battery indication

• Interoperability with PDA’s, laptops etc.
• Provides transparent RS-232 serial cable replacement
• Connects directly to AIS pilot plug connector AMP 206486-1 and AMP 206486-2
• Converts RS-422 from AIS pilot plug to RS-232 internally
•  Configurable for different baud rates and serial settings (default programmed to AIS pilot plug standard settings)

Dimensions:

Width: 106mm
Length:144mm
Height: 32mm
Weight: 480g