Proven, Affordable Active Heave Compensation Controller - No Expensive Experts Needed
Scantrol mTrack AHC controller ticks all the boxes, we provide free training for your design and support teams to get them quickly up and running on Active Heave Compensation.
Keep your project within budget - no hidden costs.
Made by Scantrol – the AHC specialist!
Trusted by OEMs and Operators Worldwide
"mTrack AHC Controller increases the weather window and reduces the weather standby, making the process more efficient, with less downtime in challenging conditions."
— Thomas Vannier, Technical Support Manager, TravOcean
"It isn't yet mTrack number 100 for Ibercisa, but we are proud to be the 100th client and believe that many more of these units will be part of the Ibercisa package for research vessels in the future"
— Miguel Riveiro, Business Development & Sales Director, Ibercisa
"We are thrilled to see the OSV Ocean Guardian excelling in remote ultra-deep waters without interruptions. The Deep-Water Capstan system and mTrack AHC Controller have exceeded our expectations."
— Daniel Stabbert, CTO, Stabbert Maritime Group
Why OEMs and Operators Choose mTrack
No Custom Programming
Pre-defined apps for winch, crane, LARS, and cylinder
No Sea Trials
Test and tune at the dockside with Dynatest and auto calibration
Integrated MRU
No separate motion reference unit
Retrofit-Compatible
Works with any winch or crane brand, hydraulic or electric
Two Ways to Get AHC With mTrack
Integrated Solution
Integrates directly with your existing control system
Standardized communication format (Profinet, Modbus/TCP)
Your PLC programmer can integrate mTrack as part of your existing system
Monitor and configure integration via the mTrack web interface, accessible directly in the browser, no specialist software required
Around half of Scantrol's customers choose this path
Complete Solution
Scantrol delivers a complete control system with PLC and mTrack integrated in one cabinet
No programming or additional integration required
mTrack controls the application whenever AHC is needed
The other half of Scantrol's customers choose this path
Need mTrack Without a Capital Purchase?
A rental option is available for a Specialized version of the complete control system cabinet. The payment model can be adapted to your business model, and a spare part kit is included to avoid downtime.
Integrated MRU
mTrack has an internal MRU (Motion Reference Unit) and built-in tools that make installation and setup easy and straightforward.
Simplifies MRU Setup
mTrack will guide you in taking the right geometry measurements for your application and make it easy to insert the correct measurements into mTrack.
Save Cost
There is no need for an expensive external MRU, saving costs on hardware, installation, and setup. The MRU is integrated and factory calibrated.
Modern Technology
mTrack MRU is built on high precision sensor technology with long-term stability and no requirement for recalibration.
Pre-defined Apps for Winch, LARS, Crane and Cylinder
mTrack has pre-programmed applications that make it easy to set up and configure geometry and sensors. Choose the app that matches your winch, crane, LARS or cylinder and avoid using individually programmed solutions.
No programming – just configuration
Proven and reliable AHC control in widespread use on all seas.
Simultaneous control of up to 3 winches or cylinders.
Integrate mTrack With Your Existing Control System
PLC Software Included
Scantrol provides software modules to handle Profinet communication that can be integrated into your PLC program
Profinet or Modbus
Use standard Profinet or Modbus/TCP to connect mTrack to your winch or crane control system.
Pre-defined AHC Apps Included
Pre-defined AHC Apps and standardized communication formats makes plc communication simple.
Already using Siemens? mTrack integrates straight out of the box.
Scantrol includes detailed instructions for Siemens TIA Portal and Simatic Manager, along with pre-built function blocks, as part of the standard mTrack documentation package. Your PLC programmer can start the integration as soon as mTrack arrives.
"One of the main points of our selection of mTrack is the straightforward hardware implementation with the Siemens PLC, which our winch and ROV run on with ProfiNET communication."
— Alan Newlands, Technical Manager, UTROV
Suitable for Any Size, From Small to Heavy-Duty
mTrack supports cranes from 1 to 150+ tonnes and cylinder systems from 50 kg to 500 tonnes. Capacity for winches and LARS depends on the specific application. Request a free AHC capacity analysis →
mTrack
Wire speed up to 1.5 m/s
Compensates up to 5 m vessel motion at a 12-sec wave period
Can be upgraded to mTrack+
mTrack+
Wire speed up to 3 m/s
Compensates up to 8 m vessel motion at a 12-sec wave period
Both versions support simultaneous control of up to 3 winches or cylinders.
Test and Tune in your Factory or at the Dockside – No Tuning at Sea
Expensive sea trials and extensive testing and adjustments are no longer required to commission an AHC system.
mTrack has built-in tools to tune and verify the winch or crane's AHC performance at the test stand.
Auto Calibration
Automatic registration of the winch's speed characteristics and other parameters that are necessary for mTrack to control the winch with high precision and within safe limits.
Auto Calibration works for both electric and hydraulic winches and even a simple hydraulic winch can turn into a high precision AHC winch.
Dynatest
You can verify and document the winch or crane's AHC performance by running Dynatest with simulated vessel motion.
Dynatest will reveal any dynamic problems or timing issues so that it can be fixed at your location instead of at your customer's back deck.
No In-House Development Required
Take advantage of the extensive work our experienced R&D team has put in to make mTrack, the new standardized yet flexible Scantrol AHC controller that can be easily set up to suit your application.
Avoid pitfalls and get it right the first time – no trial and error.
No need for complex motion test facilities.
Full ownership to functionality and settings.
Off the shelf. Short time to market.
Why We Made mTrack
Scantrol has a comprehensive track record in the delivery of AHC systems, and we have learned how this technology makes our customers more efficient.
Due to the complexity and high cost, AHC has mainly been available to those with large budgets, but we have set ourselves the goal of making AHC technology available to anyone who can benefit from it.
That's why we made mTrack! Our engineers call it the "Dream Controller."
The mTrack That Earned Its Own Colour
From deep-sea fibre rope winches at 6000 metres to diamond recovery operations in Africa. mTrack is out there, on vessels worldwide, doing its job. No. 200 just happens to be pink.
mTrack AHC Case Studies
What Happens When Vessel Motion Is No Longer the Limiting Factor
Explore case studies from operators using mTrack AHC in rough sea states, deep water and time-critical operations. Each one shows the specific application, the integration approach and the outcome reported by the operator.
Free Training and Support to all mTrack Customers
Integrated Manual
Comprehensive manual
integrated into mTrack.
Intuitive help following the system’s menu structure
Free Training
4 hours online training free of charge. Extensive on-site or online training for OEM Partners
Free support
Free 24/7 online support within the warranty period. Support options are available.
Not Sure Where to Start? We'll Help You Design It
We help specify the required AHC capacity for your application and advise on hydraulic or electric drive selection. If external help is needed to design or upgrade a drive, Scantrol can arrange contact through its partner network.
Do not Over-Specify
Many AHC winches have the capacity to do much more than your customer needs.
To win the competition, it is wise to offer what is good enough for the application, and we can give recommendations based on application and operating conditions.
Reuse Your Winch
It may be easier than you think to upgrade an existing winch to AHC, We can help you find out if your winch is suitable for upgrading.
AHC Toolbox
Scantrol AHC Toolbox has tools that can help you in the design phase and verify the design of your electric or hydraulic AHC drive.
Where Would You Like to Start?
Frequently Asked Questions
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mTrack supports cranes from 1 to 150+ tonnes and cylinder systems from 50 kg to 500 tonnes. Capacity for winches and LARS depends on the specific application. Contact Scantrol for a free AHC capacity analysis to confirm suitability for your equipment.
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mTrack supports standard Profinet and Modbus/TCP communication, allowing integration with existing PLC-based winch or crane control systems. Scantrol provides the software modules needed to handle Profinet communication, so no proprietary protocol or custom driver is required.
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mTrack can control up to 3 winches or cylinders simultaneously, using pre-defined applications for cranes, LARS, winches, and cylinders. This allows one controller to manage multiple pieces of equipment without separate hardware for each.
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Dynatest simulates vessel motion at the test stand, allowing full verification of AHC performance before installation. This reveals dynamic problems or timing issues at your own facility instead of during offshore sea trials, reducing commissioning risk and cost.
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Yes. mTrack connects to a PLC-based control system using standard Profinet or Modbus/TCP. Scantrol provides the software modules needed to handle Profinet communication, so a PLC programmer can integrate mTrack without custom protocol development.
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Yes, mTrack includes full documentation for Siemens PLC integration. The integration is done via Profinet, and Scantrol provides detailed step-by-step procedures, example programs, and pre-made function blocks to make the implementation straightforward.
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mTrack supports wire speeds up to 1.5 m/s and compensates for up to 5 m of vessel motion at a 12-second wave period. mTrack+ supports wire speeds up to 3 m/s and compensates for up to 8 m at the same wave period. Both models support simultaneous control of up to 3 winches or cylinders, and mTrack can be upgraded to mTrack+.
Have questions or would you like to discuss your project?
If you have any questions about AHC, your application, or next steps, you are welcome to reach out directly.
Suzy Zhu
International Sales Manager
Email: suzy@scantrol.com
Phone: +47 465 20 370
Jan Kjærstad
CEO
Email: jan.kjarstad@scantrol.com
Phone: +47 911 59 434
Henry Boddington,
International Sales Manager
Email: henry@scantrol.com
Phone: +47 901 57 044
We are happy to review your setup, answer technical questions, or schedule a meeting