In this video, Dynautics Ltd explain how their Surface SPECTRE – a highly rugged autopilot system – can be used to convert manned vessel into an un-manned craft.
The SPECTRE autopilot provides:
- Advanced, self-tuning autopilot control modes, including heading, track and hover / dynamic positioning, to minimise operator workload
- Remote controlled operation
- Fail safe watchdog
- Fully autonomous operation
- Collision avoidance
- Autonomous with capability for operator intervention
- Covert mode – zero command link transmissions
- Proprietary Spectre Secure Serial Communications Protocol (SSSCP), or NMEA type interface
- Engine monitoring
- Ignition control (remote start/stop)
- Control of auxiliary systems (PTZ camera, transponders etc)
- Multiple serial connection: 5 for MicroSPECTRE, 10 for SPECTRE 2
- Analogue inputs and outputs
- Digital inputs and outputs
- Control of power for external devices with intelligent power monitoring and overload tripping via Power Management Modules (PMMs)
- Single or twin engine control, including propellers and waterjets
- Electric DC brushed and brushless motor control
- Control of hydraulic or electric servo steering
- Docking joystick – direct control of the boat via a dedicated radio modem – makes it easier and safer to bring the boat into dock with inch precision
- Control over Iridium Satellite Communications
- Compatible with our Datalogger that can log from serial ports, analogue inputs, and digital inputs measuring states or pulses
