Trelleborg SafePilot CAT PRO User manual

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TRELLEBORG MARINE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
CATPRO
UserGuide
SafePilot

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Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................... 4
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ................................................................................................................... 5
OPERATIONAL MODES................................................................................................................ 6
1. CAT PRO as Pilot Plug Repeater .........................................................................................................................6
2. CAT PRO as Pilot Plug Repeater with external GNSS Receiver ............................................................................6
3. CAT PRO as stand-alone system.........................................................................................................................7
4. CAT PRO as stand-alone system with AIS and extended Wi-Fi Range.................................................................8
WI-FI –OPTIMAL USAGE............................................................................................................. 9
1. CAT PRO as Pilot Plug Repeater .........................................................................................................................9
2. CAT PRO as Pilot Plug Repeater with external GNSS Receiver ............................................................................9
3. CAT PRO as stand-alone system.......................................................................................................................10
4. CAT PRO with Extender and the units on same bridgewing.............................................................................. 10
5. CAT PRO with Extender and a unit on each bridgewing ................................................................................... 11
POSITION AND HEADING ...........................................................................................................12
Location of units for optimal GNSS performance ................................................................................................. 12
Position Quality ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Heading Quality...................................................................................................................................................15
PILOT PLUG MODE ....................................................................................................................17
Using the CAT EXTENDER in Pilot Plug ................................................................................................................. 17
Using the CAT PRO in Pilot Plug ........................................................................................................................... 17
CHARGING INTERFACE...............................................................................................................18
Cable Charging..................................................................................................................................................... 18

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Wireless charging................................................................................................................................................. 18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................19
COMMON ERRORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................20
No Wi-Fi connection to iPad: ...............................................................................................................................20
Units not pairing:.................................................................................................................................................20
No heading: .........................................................................................................................................................20
No RTK position: ..................................................................................................................................................20
FIRMWARE UPDATE ..................................................................................................................21

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Introduction
The CAT PRO is a dual antenna solution, providing an RTK position and heading independent from the
ship’s instrumentation. The built-in rate gyro offers precise and independent Rate of Turn, providing a
reliable inertial platform needed for crucial positioning predictions; this being especially important in
critical turns.
The CAT PRO units communicate with each other and the pilot’s display via Wi-Fi, ensuring a stable and
long-range connection. To ensure an even better WiFi coverage at the extreme bridge wings a third unit,
the CAT EXTENDER, can be placed in the center of the bridge. This flexible and lightweight solution, can
be configured in four different operational modes, making it suitable for all types of operations.
The key features of a CAT PRO PPU set are:
•Independent ship position with up RTK accuracy
•Independent heading
•Reliable real-time ROT 0.1°/min
•AIS targets from ship AIS
•Pocket size (138 x 100 x 25 mm) weighing only 410g
•Long battery life - 30 hours in one charge.
•Fast charging –3 hours from 0-100%.
•Wireless charging
In the following sections the setup, functionality and technical specification will be presented.

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What’s in the box
The box is water and shock proof
-2 x CAT PRO - fully interchangeable HDG / POS receivers
-1 x CAT EXTENDER –AIS forwarder and network extender
-2 x Mounting bracket
-1 x Y-cable –Charging and Pilot Plug
-2 x Charging cable
-1 x USB Multicharger
-1 set of world adapters
-1 x User guide

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Operational modes
As mentioned in the introduction the CAT PRO can be utilized in four different operational modes. This
ensures maximum flexibility that will suit all types of vessel maneuvers. In the following the modes and
the setup are described.
1. CAT PRO as Pilot Plug Repeater
In the simplest use case of the CAT PRO, it will act as a Pilot Plug Repeater. It will overcome the
shortcomings of the AIS pilot plug data format by generating an accurate real time rate of turn and
providing the missing decimal readings to the heading data via an integrated rate sensor, intelligent
processing and advanced Kalman filter integrated into the unit.
Please note, that a ship’s position and speed can be compromised due to the quality of the ship’s
instruments, and it is therefore advised to use the CAT PRO in mode 2, 3 or 4 for most operations, to get
an independent position, speed, and course.
To turn the device in mode 1, follow below procedure:
1. Turn on the CAT PRO by pressing until the button flashes blue
2. Connect the CAT PRO to the pilot plug with the supplied cable
3. Make sure the unit is placed on a horizontal surface, for a reliable Rate of Turn
4. Connect an iPad to the network “CAT PRO (xxxxxxxx)”with password “86912255” and open up
SafePilot.
2. CAT PRO as Pilot Plug Repeater with external GNSS Receiver
In Mode 2 the CAT PRO will work as a pair, a CAT PRO AIS and a CAT PRO POS. In addition to the
accurate Rate of Turn described in Mode 1, a position, course over ground and speed independent from
the ship’s instrumentation is received. This enhances the reliability of the positioning data.
To turn a pair in mode 2, follow below procedure:
1. Turn on one CAT PRO by pressing until the button flashes blue (AIS unit)
2. Turn on the other CAT PRO by pressing the button for 4 seconds until it flashes purple (POS unit)
3. Wait a few moments, and observe that they flashes green simultaneously to indicate that they
have paired
4. Connect the CAT PRO AIS to the pilot plug with the supplied cable
a. Make sure the unit is placed on a horizontal surface, for a reliable Rate of Turn
5. Place the CAT PRO POS on the bridge-wing following the guidelines in the next section.

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6. Connect an iPad to the network “CAT PRO (xxxxxxxx)” with password “86912255” and open up
SafePilot.
3. CAT PRO as stand-alone system
In Mode 3 the CAT PRO acts as a complete independent system, not relying on any of the ship’s
instrumentation. This setup consists of two units, both placed on the bridgewing. One unit is configured
as a CAT PRO HDG, which computes a real-time and very accurate heading, as well as an accurate Rate
of Turn via the built-in rate sensor and intelligent filtering. The other unit is configured as a CAT PRO
POS, computing a position, speed, and course.
AIS data can be distributed to SafePilot via a SafePilot Server.
To turn a pair in mode 3, follow below procedure:
1. Turn on one CAT PRO by pressing until the button flashes blue (HDG unit)
2. Turn on the other CAT PRO by pressing the button for 4 seconds until it flashes purple (POS unit)
3. Wait a few moments, and observe that they flashes green simultaneously to indicate that they
have paired
4. Place both CAT PRO POS and CAT PRO HDG on the bridgewing with a clear view of the sky.
a. It is advised to place the CAT PRO HDG closest to the wheelhouse, for best Wi-Fi
coverage.
5. Connect an iPad to the network “CAT PRO (xxxxxxxx)” with password “86912255” and open up
SafePilot.

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4. CAT PRO as stand-alone system with AIS and extended Wi-Fi Range
In Mode 4 three units are used, the CAT EXTENDER and both CAT PRO’s. The CAT EXTENDER will act as
the Wi-Fi access point and will forward AIS information from the ship. Having the CAT EXTENDER in the
center of the ship, will give a strong and reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout the entire bridgewing, even
on the largest ships such as ULCVs. The CAT PRO HDG will compute the heading and Rate of Turn, and
the CAT PRO POS will compute the position, speed, and course.
To turn a pair in mode 4, follow below procedure:
1. Turn on the CAT EXTENDER. Wait until it flashes a solid white (about 5 seconds).
2. Turn on one CAT PRO as HDG by a short press (blue light), and the other as POS by a long press
(purple light)
3. Wait a few moments, and observe that all three devices flashes green simultaneously to indicate
that they have paired
4. Connect the CAT EXTENDER to the Pilot Plug via the supplied cable.
5. Place the CAT PRO HDG and CAT PRO POS on the bridgewing with a clear view of the sky. This
can be one unit on port side and one on starboard side, for a long baseline giving an ultra-
accurate heading.
6. Connect an iPad to the network “CAT EXTENDER (xxxxxxxx)” with password “86912255” and
open up SafePilot.

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Wi-Fi –optimal usage
The Wi-Fi strength is slightly directional in the CAT PRO, and to obtain the best performance it is
important to place the units according to the instructions below.
The strength is highest in the directions of the arrow.
1. CAT PRO as Pilot Plug Repeater
The CAT PRO is placed with the arrow pointing towards the bridgewing where the pilot is located during
docking.
2. CAT PRO as Pilot Plug Repeater with external GNSS Receiver
The CAT PRO’s are placed with the arrow pointing towards one another and the Pilot Plug Repeater
arrow point towards the bridgewing where the pilot is located during docking.
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3. CAT PRO as stand-alone system
The CAT PRO’s are placed with the arrow pointing towards the wheel house and on the bridgewing
where the pilot is located during docking.
4. CAT PRO with Extender and the units on same bridgewing
The Extender is placed with a clear view towards the bridgewing where the two CAT PRO’s are located
and the CAT PRO’s are placed with the arrow pointing towards the wheel house and on the opposite
bridgewing where the pilot is located during docking. The antenna on the extender should be vertically
orientated pointing up.
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