With knowledge honed over three decades selling and supporting electronic control systems, we’ve set the benchmark in vessel controls across the globe. AVXexpress are our next generation of electronic controls and our platform for an increasingly connected future. AVXexpress control system is thoughtfully designed, robust and reliable. It is redefining the operator experience and delivering you mission-critical confidence, even in the toughest conditions. It is also future-ready, underpinning 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
AVXexpress is a modular system that can be cost effectively scaled for small to medium size vessels to meet your requirements. It can be configured with up to two control stations and two waterjets. With either system you can choose from our range of steering options – full helm, steering joystick, tiller, Mouseboat or 3-Axis manoevring controller.
INFORMATION ON DEMAND
AVXexpress 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. The Backup control system is available on the screen display unit, not as separate units.
STREAMLINED INSTALLATION
AVXexpress 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 LEMO 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
AVXexpress 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
AVXexpress is not offered with class approval.
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. JETanchor has two operational modes that simplify the job of holding station in open water, Station Keeping and Virtual Anchor modes.
PRECISION MANOEUVRING
JETanchor can also be used (with caution) for precise manoeuvring in close proximity to other vessels and fixed objects.
JETsense INTELLIGENT VOYAGE CONTROL
JETsense, in collaboration with Sea Machines’ autonomous technology, sets a new bar in navigational guidance, moving waterjet-powered vessels to the forefront of 21st century navigation and utility. A 3-in-1 system featuring navigation, multi-sensor fusion and computer vision, it is helm-based enabling it to advise, safeguard or assume active control of open water vessel transits. JETsense utilises Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced autonomy to perceive the domain, maintain precise control of steering and speed during a voyage and re-route to avoid traffic and obstacles, while enabling a new level of streaming data to improve on-water operations.
JETlink AUTONOMOUS & REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACE
Provides a standardised interface to modern, automated and remote control systems.
