Apex XD MK2 - Electric Water Cannon Kit

Product Information

Apex XD MK2 - Electric Water Cannon Kit

 Now with STATUS 

Introducing the revolutionary APEX XD MK2 from T-Rex. The APEX XD has been designed from the ground up to offer unmatched reliability and durability, simple yet powerful controls and features not found on other systems.

Designed and manufactured in Melbourne, Australia, the APEX XD has been developed for the uniquely harsh environments found in Australia. T-Rex have worked closely with operators and taken feedback from companies operating other cannons on the market to present improvements in control, service and simplified installation. The APEX XD offers unmatched control and integration options for OEMs.

Nozzle Options

• Straight Nozzle
• Manual Adjustable Fog Nozzle
• Remote Controlled Fog Nozzle

Features

• Selectable 350 or 180 degrees of horizontal movement
• Selectable 135 or 90 degrees of vertical movement
• Compact, lightweight design 65mm split waterway
• IP68 high torque motors
• Low maintenance design
• Stainless steel thrust rods and thrust bearings
• Stainless steel 316-bearing element
• Hard anodised for corrosion and wear resistance.
• Range of inlet options, 3" Table E Flange, 3" roll grooved or 2.5 NPT Female

The advantages of the APEX XD Water Cannon

Proportional Speed Control The APEX XD comes standard with proportional speed control. This provides unmatched control by varying the movement speed based on how far the joystick is pushed.

Multivolt APEX XD is designed to operate on a wide voltage range of 12-31 Volt. The system also has over and under-voltage protection and reverse polarity protection.

Integrated Valve Control Support for controlling a butterfly valve is built-in. The cannon has a Hershman plug that connects directly to a Namur valve that will mount directly to a butterfly valve actuator. Alternatively, you can set the system to drive an electric butterfly valve, which is great for applications where air is unavailable.

Easy Installation The APEX XD is provided as a plug-and-play kit. Mount the cannon to your pipework, mount the joystick in the cab and connect the loom.

Long, trouble-free life Our innovative swivel design uses low-friction rotary seals, and our oversized worm drive ensures years of trouble-free operation.

Adjustable Limit Positions Easily customise the travel range of the APEX XD to suit your applications. You can adjust travel limits simply by rotating the position of the limit sensor.

Introducing STATUS

STATUS provides real-time information on the status of the cannon to the operator via a multicoloured LED ring light located around the power switch on the joystick.

STATUS lets you know when the cannon is Active or on Standby, when the water is on or off, and when the cannon has reached a limit and can also provide diagnostic information.

What's included

• Cannon
• Proportional Joystick
• Nozzle Options
• 10M of Loom
• Flange Adaptor

What you will need

A pressure outlet with a 3 inch Table E Flange, Roll groove or 2.5inch NPT male thread.

Size & Dimensions

Some of the features we're excited about in more detail:

Proportional speed control This is a game-changer and so simple to use. The further you move the joystick, the faster the cannon moves. Most cannons on the market are either flat out or stopped. The beauty of proportional speed control is its intuitiveness. Proportional speed control also reduces wear and tear. It's a win-win all around.

We've beefed up our drive mechanism. A common problem we identified during our survey of current models was the worm wheel (gear) stripping on competitor's water cannons. We have overcome this problem by using superior materials and significantly increasing the size of our worm gear and worm wheel so the load is spread over a larger area. We also use a bronze worm and silicon grease to reduce any abrasive effect on the anodised surface. Finally, we significantly reduced the backlash to reduce vibration and rough terrain, creating a hammer effect on the gearing.

IP69K limit sensors and easy limit adjustment. Limit sensors are one of the only electrical components exposed to the environment and are a common point of failure on other systems on the market. Our sensors are IP69K, which is about as waterproof as any electrical component can be. Vertical Limit Range: 135D or 90D (Selectable) Horizontal: 350D or 180D (Selectable)

Intelligent control system The brains of the system have been designed and manufactured in Australia. Featuring 32Bit architecture and robotic grade components, we have been able to pack in proportional speed control, CAN Bus wired communication and wireless joystick control. On top of that, we can make custom software for applications like washdown bays and provide CAN-BUS communication protocols so you can integrate the cannon as part of a larger system.

Inlet Flexibility:

Table E Flange	Rollgroove