How it works
Dock. Swap. Depart.
Charging happens ashore, not on the boat. Vessels stay in service while modules recharge.
On the water
1. Return
BeaconOS picks charged modules before the boat arrives
2. Swap out
Depleted modules slide out. No tools.
3. Swap in
Charged modules lock in and join the network
4. Depart
5 to 10 minutes at the dock
Ashore
5. Recharge
Each bay charges its module independently
6. Learn
Every swap and cycle logged in BeaconOS
Then back to step 1
Pick a voltage. Pick a capacity.
The same module assembles into whatever your application demands: parallel for capacity, series for voltage, or a combined series-parallel bank. Configure it once, or reconfigure it later as your needs change.
Parallel: more capacity
Modules in parallel multiply capacity while holding the same voltage. Each added module increases range and redundancy. Losing one module reduces capacity; the others continue uninterrupted.
Series: higher voltage
Modules in series multiply system voltage. Matching a wide range of motor controllers from a single module standard.
Series-parallel: both at once
Combine both for the exact voltage and capacity the vehicle needs. Topology is managed on the CAN bus and can change between missions.
The Beacon Station
Shore-side charging with an independent channel per bay. Four bays standard, expandable to eight. 120 to 240V AC input, optional solar input, BeaconOS gateway over Ethernet or cellular, manual and remote emergency shutdown. Designed for harbour use.
See it in person
FlyteBoat runs Beacon on Halifax Harbour. Come and watch a swap.
