NAIAD MARINE, the world leader in yacht stabilization, introduces a break through in motion control technology for the modern yacht. The DATUM control system represents the culmination of decades of stabilization experience combined with cutting-edge technological innovation.

CANbus: THE DIGITAL NETWORK

The DATUM is the world's first purely digital three-term (angle, velocity, acceleration) stabilizer control system featuring sophisticated adaptive technology and operating on a NMEA 2000 compliant distributive network. The DATUM utilizes CAN (Controller Area Network) technology, a proven and highly reliable serial communications protocol that has become an open international standard. The CAN provides a continuous stream of data to all monitoring and control devices in the network.  This modern control architecture is ideally suited for high-speed mobile control applications and is heavily relied upon in aerospace, automotive, and other performance-driven and reliability-critical applications.  It is featured in Formula One and NASCAR racing, the United States Military's most advanced fighter aircraft, as well as in safety and medical equipment from elevators to X-Ray machines.  The easily expandable distributed controller minimizes cable runs and space consumption while enhancing mounting and configuration flexibility. The result is a neater, more reliable, expandable and higher performing motion control system than any other system available today.

MODERN GRAPHICAL DISPLAY

The DATUM'S Graphical Display sets a new standard in functional elegance.  Multi-page graphics are intuitive, user-friendly and easily customized  to suit operator preferences.  Noticeably absent are 1970's  era LEDs, buttons, and trim pots.  The Display is daylight readable and is easily mounted in any location and orientation.  Multiple Displays may be connected to the network.  The Display features five programmable soft keys.  While underway, the stabilizer system may be operated in the 'Active' (normal proportional) or 'Adaptive' (self-tuning) mode using simple commands through the Display.  When the stabilizer system is equipped with the Naiad Stabilization at Anchor (S@A) feature, the Display allows the operator to select the 'Underway' or 'At Anchor' (zero forward speed) mode of operation.

ROBUST CONTROL MODULES

The flexible, compact and incredibly robust Control Module is CE approved and specifically designed for the harsh marine environment.  It stands up to vibration, shock, temperature extremes, and salt spray.  Identical Modules control fins, tabs, foils, interceptors, power packs, thrusters, and an array of other devices.  The Modules are easily    connected   to   a   notebook   computer   for   downloading   factory   settings   and

uploading   sea-trial  settings.  Changes made at any one Module are automatically broadcast to all others connected to the network, reducing the possibility of errors and dramatically saving time. Regardless of their intended function, the Modules are so versatile they are supplied loaded with identical software. Since each Module shares the database, a newly installed module self-configures in less than 10 seconds, fully assuming all functions of any module it replaces. For  ocean voyagers desiring to carry on-board spares, no matter the complexity of the Motion Control system, there is never a need for more than one spare Module.

ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY

All NAIAD control systems feature fully proportional closed loop performance, which results in continuously modulated fin position management and smooth, exact operation.  The innovative DATUM takes performance to a previously unattainable level by continuously sampling and self-adjusting the gain (sensitivity) settings of each of its signals to precisely match varying sea conditions and vessel heading.  The ability of the DATUM to self-learn and automatically adapt to its operating environment results in continuously optimized fin commands and astonishingly superior roll reduction performance.

CONTROL SENSOR PACKAGE

Highly accurate aerospace-grade roll angle and velocity sensors are neatly configured in the DATUM's Control Sensor Package. The compact and durable sealed enclosure comes in two sizes, one configured for roll control and one with twice the number of sensors for both roll  and pitch control.  When controlling pitch, active trim tabs or other engineered control surfaces are utilized.  In concert with the balance of the exquisitely engineered DATUM, the highly accurate Control Sensor Package achieves extraordinary motion control performance.  The DATUM is a

genuine Deterministic (real-time) control applying high-speed closed loop techniques and methods derived from advanced aerospace application.  In fact, the DATUM's software processing rates are the same degree of accuracy and determinism as military aircraft flight and gas turbine engine controls!

UNRIVALED VERSATILITY

NAIAD's innovative and versatile DATUM can be configured for underway active roll stabilization using fins or tabs, for stabilization at zero speed (S@A), or, when equipped with appropriate control surfaces, for pitch + roll stabilization (Ride Control). The DATUM can also be easily retrofitted to extract the highest possible performance from pre-existing stabilizer equipment.  Contact us today to learn why the DATUM is the best choice in advanced stabilization controls.