ChannelPilot RTK
ChannelPilot RTK features new generation mGNSS technology and enables the system to receive both SBAS and RTK corrections, in a single antenna PPU.
Designed as a cost-effective, semi-independent PPU, it delivers excellent independent AIS reception and is a powerful aid for narrow-channel navigation. Its RTK accuracy (and, in some scenarios, SBAS) makes it ideal for high-precision and more critical tasks such as restricted manoeuvres.
Correction redundancy available by default on ChannelPilot RTK. If RTK corrections become unavailable, the system will automatically fall back to SBAS, ensuring continuous positional accuracy.
RTK is accessed via NTRIP corrections, run from the user’s display (laptop or tablet), with accuracy levels down to 1 cm. The ChannelPilot RTK uses this data to deliver even greater precision, making it suitable for further applications like docking and berthing.
To use RTK, users need an ECS with NTRIP client capability, a subscription to a local NTRIP provider, and a display device with cellular (LTE) connectivity.
ChannelPilot RTK shares the same form factor as the ChannelPilot MK3 and remains unmatched in the PPU market.
Features
Performance Features & Usability
- Semi-independent: Independent of Pilot Plug for Position and ROT data with semi-independent heading data (wirelessly calibrated from the ship's AIS)
- L1/L5 mGNSS receiver: Multi constellation to better calculate position information.
Where available, SBAS corrections are received to augment position accuracy. - Quick start-up: Self-calibrating gyro initialises in 120 seconds (after MMSI has been sent to CP).
- Software: Compatible with all leading piloting software (with NMEA format messages.)
- Lightweight & Portable: Weighing 850 grams and ergonomically designed, this robust unit is built for tough conditions.
- Operational run time: Operates for over 15 hours on a single charge.
- Multi-connect ability: Can connect to 3 Wi-Fi OR 7 Bluetooth devices at a time.
Specifications
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 170 x 110 x 72 mm [6.7"x 4.3" x 2.8"]
- Weight: 850g (1.9 lbs)
- Battery: Li-Ion rechargeable
- Indicators: Battery status, Link status (to the display unit)
Technical Specifications
- Position source: GPS/GLONASS/ GALILEO/ QZSS/ BEIDOU (L1/L5 mGNSS)
- Correction source**: NTRIP RTK, SBAS
- Position Accuracy*: mGNSS 1.5m I SBAS 1m I RTK 0.01m
- Heading (HDG): HDG Accuracy* 0.5° I HDG Precision: 0.1°
- Rate of Turn (ROT): ROT Accuracy * 0.25°/min I ROT Precision: 0.1°/min
- AIS reception range*: 10nm
- Data output: GPGGA, GPHDT, GPROT, AIVDM, GPVTG and battery status.
Output can also be configured on request - Wireless: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth option (Class 1) (Multi-connect to multiple devices)
- Battery life: Up to 15 hours
- Set-up time: 1-2 mins
Environmental Specifications
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +74°C (-4°Fto +165°F)
- Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°Fto+ 185°F)
- Humidity: 95% (non condensing)
- IP rating: IP 66
- (RoHS): ChannelPilot meets the directive for Restriction of Hazardous Substances
*achieves accuracies down to