Features 1. AIS Data Cable: Provides a connection for every merchant vessel equipped with an AIS device and a Universal AIS Pilot Plug output, enabling display of vessel AIS targets on your navigation software. 2. Main Function: This AIS Pilot Plug USB data cable offers a straightforward method to connect your computer with marine navigation software to view your vessel and surrounding vessels' information. 3. Ship Information: The AIS Pilot Plug USB data cable displays position, speed, course, heading, navigation status, ship name, and other relevant data. 4. Easy to Use: Plug the USB connector into your computer and the AIS Pilot Plug into the Universal AIS Pilot Plug output. Install the Silicon Labs CP210x cable driver if not automatically detected. Configure settings to NMEA 183 protocol with a baud rate of 38400. 5. System Requirements: Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 2000. Compatible with OS X 10.6 and later versions. Compatible with Linux kernels 2.4.31 and above. Specification Item Type: AIS Pilot Plug Data Cable Material: ABS, cable Introduction: This AIS Pilot Plug USB Data Cable provides a simple and reliable connection between the AIS Pilot Plug and your computer, laptop, or pocket PC. It works seamlessly with marine navigation software to display your vessel’s information and that of nearby vessels. Data Flow (Own Vessel and Other Vessels): - Position (Latitude and Longitude) - Speed (SOG) - Course (COG) - Heading (if connected to Gyro or Magnetic Compass via AIS device) - Navigation Status (Underway, Drifting, At Anchor, etc.) - Ship Name, MMSI Code, Call Sign - Port of Departure and Destination, ETA, Vessel Length, and more How to Use: 1. Connect the USB end to your computer and the AIS Pilot Plug to the Universal AIS Pilot Plug output. 2. For first-time use, install the Silicon Labs CP210x driver if not automatically installed by the operating system. 3. Set communication settings to NMEA 183 format with a baud rate of 38400. System Requirements: - Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 (Windows 7, 8, 10 support automatic driver detection and installation) - OS X 10.6 and above (both computer and device must support macOS) - Linux kernels 2.4.31 and above Package List 1 x AIS Pilot Plug Data Cable