AVX OUR NEXT GENERATION OF VESSEL CONTROLS and our platform for an increasingly connected future. With knowledge honed over three decades selling and supporting electronic control systems, we’ve set the benchmark in vessel controls across the globe. To take on the world and win, what you need most is confidence in your systems.Thoughtfully designed, robust and reliable, AVX redefines the operator experience, delivering mission-critical confidence, even in the toughest conditions. AVX is also future-ready. It underpins our skipper assistance and autonomous solutions, which are taking vessel performance, control and safety to new levels.
We have redefined marine waterjet control with the modular AVX suite, allowing you to configure a network of controls to meet the demands of your build. Whether that means maximising space with a compact installation, reducing operator fatigue with automated features, or ensuring safety with multiple system redundancies, AVX is the solution.
BESPOKE FUNCTIONALITY
AVX is a modular system that can be cost effectively scaled for small or large vessels to meet your requirements. It can be configured with up to six control stations and drive up to six waterjets. Choose from our range of steering options – full helm, mini-helm, steering joystick, tiller or Mouseboat/3-Axis controller. With so much power in a modern vessel, we know smooth, progressive control is essential. AVX offers seamless management of engine RPM and reverse deflector deployment with either combined or separate levers.
INFORMATION ON DEMAND
AVX gives you access to the information you need, when you need it. The screen display provides immediate feedback on system status and presents a range of critical information, options and system settings.
STREAMLINED INSTALLATION
AVX fully-integrates with a wide variety of common third-party systems such as autopilots and voyage data-recorders. Compact and lightweight, it delivers high-performance without excessive use of console space. It also comes with clearly labelled cabling and fitted with top quality Swiss plug-in connectors for quick installation. Power is supplied via dual connections to the battery banks.
IP67 WATER-PROOFING
Built to endure the toughest conditions, the control modules use IP67-rated sealing for waterproofing, with extensive shock and vibration tolerance. Many units are potted with epoxy resin to seal the electronics from the environment entirely. Swiss-made Limo Connectors are used throughout for robust networking.
DUAL REDUNDANCY
Built-in fault-tolerance and a fully dual-redundant architecture ensure operators can keep using the main controls in the unlikely event of an issue. There is also an entirely separate, independent per-jet backup system.
TRIED & TESTED
AVX has undergone extensive testing to ensure it is fit for purpose in the toughest environments. Tests include salt-spray, ingress protection, electromagnetic compatibility, impact, UV and endurance. During design every unit has been subject to extreme temperature and vibration testing in our industry leading HALT/HASS chamber, pictured to the right. (HALT/HASS stands for Highly Accelerated Life Testing/Highly Accelerated Stress Screening). Since introduction, AVX has been proven in dozens of vessels, from rescue boats to fast ferries.
CLASS APPROVED
AVX is type approved to DNV and has been designed to meet the rigorous standards of most other class approval bodies.
Our mission is to continually optimise performance, efficiency and safety through innovation. AVX is our control system for the future. It enables the seamless integration of skipper assistance, autonomous, electrification and digitalisation technologies.
JETanchor POSITIONING SYSTEM
The hero of our AVX-based technologies is JETanchor*. This is hands-free dynamic positioning technology at its very best.
PRECISION MANOEUVRING
JETanchor can also be used (with caution) for precise manoeuvring in close proximity to other vessels and fixed objects.
CLASS APPROVED DYNAMIC POSITIONING INTERFACE (DPI)
Enables high-end dynamic positioning systems to command our waterjets.
JETlink AUTONOMOUS & REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACE
Provides a standardised interface to modern, automated and remote control systems.
