Sentry Remotely Operated Weapon System
Safety First
ROWS (Remotely Operated Weapon Systems) are used widely by the military. However, they do not achieve the safety standards required for non-military security systems. Meeting these standards requires anticipating every possible failure mode. Can a single person fire live rounds without authorization? Can weapons control be “hacked”? What happens if communication to the weapon is interrupted?
Precision Remotes and IEC designed and fielded an advanced C2 (command and control) system designed for maximum safety. Its design basis is robust against a wide variety of potential failure modes and incorporates numerous safeguards. Security features built into both software and hardware provide high levels of safety and supervisory control. Sentry and its BattleStation C2 software comprise the only system approved for non-military security applications by a Department of Defense Safety Review Board through Sandia National Laboratories.
Force on Force Multiplier
Recent events have dramatically demonstrated the need for more effective perimeter security systems. As the cost to develop and train armed security forces continues to increase, critical sites need a way to multiply the coverage and effectiveness of their security teams. The Sentry ROWS solution allows security personnel to defend against armed adversaries from the safety of a secure control room.
A skilled marksman can disable off-the-shelf ROWS (Remotely Operated Weapon Stations). But not Sentry. Its armored enclosure is resistant to bullets and explosive blasts, ensuring the weapon, its optics, and electronics remain operational even against a determined adversary. The weapon and its optics remain stowed and invisible until a supervisor authorizes deployment. Once hardware and software interlocks confirm authorization, the weapon deploys in seconds.
With Sentry, security teams at critical and sensitive sites can achieve significant force multiplication, more efficient perimeter coverage, and faster response time.
Tactically Flexible
Inside Sentry’s armored enclosure is the well-established and reliable T360 ROWS and, depending on the desired weapon, up to 600 rounds of ammunition. T360 employs existing weapons without modification, including the M240 7.62mm medium machine gun and M249 5.56 mm light machine gun.
The T360’s self-contained, modular design allows fast and easy swapping of the weapon for routine maintenance or rotation. In fact, one or two people can remove or install an entire T360 ROWS in minutes. This makes it easy to rotate systems for servicing or preventive maintenance. The system’s light weight and portability also makes it easy to train security teams at a remote firing range.
Features
- 24/7 operation with built-in day camera, thermal imager, and laser range finder
- Ballistic aim point adjusts for range, ammunition, and parallax
- 360° traverse. “No Fire” zones can be set using physical hard stops or built-in software.
- Elevation range 60° down and 20° up.
- Sentry is controlled by personal computers using special hardware and networking for safety.
- Multiple systems can be controlled by one operator with IEC’s BattleStation software.
- Weapons install without tools or modification. A full T360 system can be assembled or disassembled by a single person.
- Firing modes include semi-automatic, three-round burst, and full auto.