PredictWind DATAHUB-PRO GPS Tracker
Welcome
- Welcome to the DATAHUB PRO by PredictWind, the gateway to sharing your voyage with friends and family using PredictWind GPS Tracking and blogs. The DATAHUB PRO is full of powerful additional features that will make your offshore tracking, data and communications easier than ever.
- The DATAHUB PRO can track, blog, save and broadcast all your onboard data sources, including GPS and your NMEA 2000 instrumentation network. Additional features allow you to broadcast Gigabit Wi-Fi, GPS, NMEA2000 and AIS data via Wi-Fi; create custom Boat AI Polars, upload AIS to the Internet and download Over the Horizon AIS. The Anchor Alert app enables remote monitoring of the boat location and instruments while ashore.
- The DATAHUB PRO includes a built-in LTE modem with the option to activate the included SIM card for worldwide 4G internet, enabling essential PredictWind services such as GPS
- Tracking and AI Polars. The DATAHUB PRO can connect to and share additional Internet sources, such as Starlink, Peplink, and Iridium GO!/GO exec, via Ethernet WAN or Wi-Fi tethering, and Android or iOS hotspots via USB.
- To get started, go to the PredictWind Help Centre at https://help.predictwind.com and open the DATAHUB PRO collection to view our Quick-Start YouTube videos and online setup guides.
- Starlink™/T-Mobile SIM: High-speed coastal coverage (up to 100 Mbps) with automatic global roaming. Smart safety tools: Man Overboard App, Anchor Alert, Whale Watch
- Advanced navigation: GPS Tracking, AI Polars, Over the Horizon 300nm AIS
- Modern connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (up to 1.7 Gbps), LTE/4G, USB-C and USB-A tethering & phone charging. Versatile networking: Share internet, NMEA 2000, GPS & AIS data over Wi-Fi
- Reliable onboard internet: Firewall, internet sharing, optimised email, backup comms switching. Remote access & control: NMEA streaming, autopilot integration, remote diagnostics, data logging
Technical Specifications
Hardware
- Processor: Dual-core MIPS 1004Kc CPU, clocked up to 880 MHz
- Memory: 512 MB DDR3 RAM, 128 MB Flash
- Ports:
- 1 × Gigabit WAN port
- 4 × Gigabit LAN ports
- 1 ×USB-CC 3.0 port
- 1 x USB A 2.0 port
Wireless
- Standards: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Frequency Bands:
- 2.4 GHz: up to ~1.1 Gbps
- 5 GHz: up to ~4.8 Gbps
- MU-MIMO: Supported 4×4
- Beamforming: Supported
- Security: WPA3/WPA2-PSK, WPS
Wired Networking
- WAN/LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing
- NAT Throughput: up to ~2 Gbps
- VPN Support: PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, IPSec passthrough
Modem
- LTE Category 4 modem
- Downlink: up to 150 Mbps
- Uplink: up to 50 Mbps
- Network Technology Support: LTE (FDD & TDD), UMTS / HSPA(+), GSM / GPRS / EDGE
Frequency Bands:
- LTE-FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, (66) LTE-TDD: B34, B38, B39, B40, B41
- WCDMA: B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19
- GSM/EDGE: B2, B3, B5, B8:
NMEA2000 CAN bus
- M12 5-pin micro-C connector
Software Features
- DHCP server & client
- NAT, Port Forwarding, DMZ
- Firewall: SPI, DoS protection
- Firmware update via web
- Cloud backup
Management
- Web-based GUI
- Remote management via HTTPS
Physical & Environmental
- Power Supply: 12V DC, 3A – supports DC 9-60V Power Consumption: <48W max 3 amps
- Operating Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
- Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing
- Dimensions: 220 × 150 × 35 mm
- Weight: 450 g
Certifications
- FCC
- CE
- RoHS
Physical Design
Top View
Side View – LED Light description
- Orange – Internet
- Green – GPS Tracking
- Yellow – GPS Status
- Blue – Power
Rear View
Powering up the DATAHUB PRO
- DataHub Pro can be powered with either the supplied AC/DC power supply or directly from the vessel’s house battery bank. The unit requires 9-60 VDC and is reverse polarity protected.
- The centre pin of the power connector is positive.
- To wire the DATAHUB PRO directly to the vessel’s house battery, either plug in the supplied AC/DC adapter or connect the 12v power cable with a 3-amp fuse to the positive power lead
- (The red wire is positive, the black wire is negative) and wire to the vessel’s switch panel. Before powering the DATAHUB PRO, use a voltmeter to ascertain that the centre pin in the connector has a positive voltage. Reversing the polarity on the connector will not damage the DATAHUB PRO, but it will prevent it from powering on.
- You will notice a blue status LED on the top of the unit illuminates when the unit is correctly powered on.
Accessing the Web User Interface
- Once powered on, the DATAHUB PRO needs to be configured to select the GPS data source, establish an internet connection, enable and set the tracking interval, and secure its Wi-Fi with a password.
- Before you can start the configuration process, you must first establish a connection either via Ethernet or Wi-Fi to log in to the web administrative interface.
- The DATAHUB PRO web interface is mobile-friendly and supports all popular web browsers.
Access via WiFi
The DATAHUB PRO advertises itself via Wi-Fi with an SSID PW-Hub-XXXX, where XXXX is an alphanumeric sequence specific to the device. By default, the DATAHUB PRO Wi-Fi is unprotected. Please see the Quick Start video for how to add a password to the DataHub, change the SSID of the unit and encrypt the Wi-Fi.
- To connect to Wi-Fi, connect to the DATAHUB PR, O scan for available access point SSI, Ds and select the one that corresponds to your unit. The following image depicts the process for Mac OS X. Other OS’s use a similar process.
Access via Ethernet
To access the unit via a wired connection, run an Ethernet cable between the RJ45 port on your laptop computer and the LAN port on the DATAHUB PRO. The LAN port is the RJ45 port closest to the power connector.
Accessing the Web UI
- log ingin to the DataHub Pro’s administrative web page, open a web browser and browse to http://10.10.10.1
- You should see a login page pop up in your browsLog inogin with the default details below.
- Username: admin
- Password: admin
- Then push the Login button to access the administration pages.
Getting Started Quick Setup Guide
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To get started, go to the PredictWind Help Centre at https://help.predictwind.com and open the DATAHUB PRO collection to view our Quick-Start YouTube videos and online setup guides.
Quick Setup Video and Help Topics
Quick Start Setup Video and Help Topics available in the PredictWind Help Centre at https://help.predictwind.com include:
What’s in the box
- How to connect to DATAHUB PRO Wi-Fi
- How to add a Wi-Fi password to DATAHUB PRO Wi-Fi
- How to connect the DATAHUB PRO to the Internet
- Log in to your PredictWind Account on the DATAHUB PRO
- How to update DATAHUB PRO Firmware
- How GPS Tracking works on the DATAHUB PRO
- How to connect the DATAHUB PRO to your boat’s NMEA2000 (N2K) network
- DATAHUB PRO Quick Internet setup pages for Starlink, 4/5 cellular, USB tether, GO exec, and Iridium GO!DataHub AI Polars
- AIS to Internet
- Over-the-Air VHF AIS (OTA)
- Over the Horizon AIS (OHA)
- Anchor Alert App
- DataHub Whale Watch
- Connect Navionics, Aquamaps, Expedition or OpenCPN to receive NMEA data.
- List of NMEA2000 data broadcast as NMEA0183 over DATAHUB PRO Wi-Fi and LAN
- How to use NMEA2000 / N2K filters
- How to share NMEA data over the Internet
- How to use the Autopilot feature
- How to use the USBDAISyy AIS receiver
- How to change the DATAHUB PRO Wi-Fi network name
- How to change the DATAHUB PRO IP address and set static IPs
- How to use Profiles
- How to enable Remote Access for Support
- How to perform a factory reset
Factory Reset
The DATAHUB PRO can be returned to its original factory defaults (i.e. the way you originally received it) by one of two methods.
Software
If you can Wi-Fi or Ethernet-connect to the unit and can log in to the web admin UI, then browse to Services > Settings and select the Maintenance tab. Push the PERFORM RESET button to restore the factory default settings.
Note that it takes 5-10 minutes for the process to complete. Do not interrupt the DATAHUB PRO during the reset process.
Hardware Reset Switch
A hardware reset is in order if you have either lost the Wi-Fi password, admin password or are unable to otherwise access the web admin UI for the DATAHUB PRO.
To perform a hardware reset:
- Locate the RESET button next to the power inlet for the unit. You will find it through a small pinhole in the enclosure.
- Use a paper clip or other small object to depress the button for 15 seconds while the unit is powered on.
- After 15 seconds, release the button.
- The unit will then perform a factory reset. Note that a quick push of the button will reboot the unit but not reset it to its defaults. The button must be held for more than 10 seconds and less than 30 seconds for the reset action to occur.
Legal
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
- FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. (Example – use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimetres between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 centimetres from all persons. They must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- FCC ID: TKZAP7621-RDS
- Model: DATAHUB-PRO
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FAQS
Q: How do I update the firmware of the DATAHUB PRO?
A: Firmware updates can be performed via the web interface. Go to the settings section and look for the firmware update option. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware.
Q: Can I use the DATAHUB PRO with both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections simultaneously?
A: Yes, the DATAHUB PRO supports simultaneous connections over Wi-Fi and Ethernet. You can utilize both interfaces based on your network requirements.
Documents / Resources
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PredictWind DATAHUB-PRO GPS Tracker [pdf] User Manual TKZAP7621-RDS, DATAHUB-PRO, DATAHUB-PRO GPS Tracker, DATAHUB-PRO, GPS Tracker, Tracker |