Be More Efficient by Upgrading Your LARS

Do you have a LARS system without Active Heave Compensation? With mTrack AHC Controller it is easy to upgrade to AHC.

Most LARS systems are suitable for AHC operation. Reuse of your LARS system represents a major cost reduction compared to buying a new LARS. In addition to a reduced carbon footprint.

By adding the Scantrol AHC Controller with integrated MRU you can upgrade your LARS in no time, making your existing LARS more efficient and competitive to meet your clients requirements.

We can help you determine if your LARS is suitable for AHC.

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How to upgrade your LARS?

Together with our partner Hydramec we can take any Launch and Recovery Systems and carry out active heave compensation upgrades to increase your systems efficiency.

Hydramec will install the new control system and take care of any mechanical or hydraulic work that is needed.
An encoder is also installed on the winch for accurate length measurement during all stages of operation, also during AHC.
Implementation of the control system is flexible and we work together with the client to keep existing functionality or replace the entire system where needed. All AHC upgrades uses the AHC Controller, mTrack.

Having completed many upgrades and fitted AHC to several of our new systems, Hydramec are leading experts in increasing operation time and vessel sustainability. There are currently more than 100 mTrack systems in operation worldwide.

What are the benefits?

Get more efficiency and be more competitive in todays market
Reuse existing equipment and reduce carbon footprint
Short lead time and fast installation
Standardized and proved solution
Full analyzis of existing LARS to determine AHC performance level
Onsite installation worldwide
Dynatesting (simulation of actual AHC) onsite or at our facility to save time & money
Training included
Experienced team and a solid track record

Determine the expected performance of your LARS

The line speed of the winch is normally the limiting factor for AHC operation, and the maximum line speed determines the compensation level that can be achieved. If your winch has a maximum line speed in the range of 50 to 80 m/min, it will be possible to compensate for 3 – 4 m vessel motion, which is sufficient for most AHC applications.

We offer full AHC analyzes to determine the AHC capacity of your winch, and if necessary, we can give guidance of any modifications that can improve AHC performance. Hydramec can carry out any modifications needed.