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Imprimir páginaRadio Communications Integrity: The Smart Thruster radio transmitter is manufactured by one of the leading
U.S. wireless device manufacturers, Linx Technologies of Oregon. The Smart Thruster incorporates Linx' matching
receiver module for a very robust wireless connection. As with all wireless devices, the radio frequency can be
jammed. The FCC prevents this situation by limiting the transmitted power of all devices on this frequency to a very
low energy level. Still, it is technically possible for the Smart Thruster to experience interference and temporarily
lose connectivity with the transmitter. Although this situation has never been detected in all of DockStar's testing,
some safety features were added to address this situation. First, the Linx Technologies transmitter and receiver must
be paired together using a matching code scheme. Any transmission received that does not have the proper code is
ignored. Second, the Smart Thruster microcontroller will not acknowledge a valid code command until it has been
received consecutively several times. This further limits the chance of a spurious signal commanding the Smart
Thruster. Lastly, the latching commands of the Smart Thruster are automatically turned off after 30 seconds unless
retriggered by the user. This is in case radio interference happens to interfere with the user's command to turn the
thruster off. Fortunately, modern wireless control technology is very robust. These safeguards are just additional
safety measures taken by DockStar.
Mounting Hardware: The cost of creating custom components can be high. Furthermore, proving the safety and
reliability of custom components can be a lengthy process. To avoid these challenges, DockStar made a decision
early on not to rely on custom components for mounting the Smart Thruster. Instead, a T-track manufactured by
respected marine equipment manufacturer, Schaefer Marine, was chosen as the primary mechanical interface to the
Smart Thruster. This is mounted to a standard stainless steel tube, also common in the marine industry. This
allowed the use of standard marine grade rail mounting hardware. This not only gives the end-customer a large
assortment of mounting fixtures, it also allows DockStar to benefit from the years of production quality behind these
components.
The Smart Thruster installation kits are supplied with fixtures from Suncor Marine located in
Massachusetts.
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