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MC-3-5/MC-3-6 EX

MC-3-5/MC-3-6 EX

MC-3-5/MC-3-6 EX

Product catalog summary
Overview
Cavotec is a leading cleantech company specializing in connection and electrification solutions to support the decarbonization of ports and industrial applications. For over 30 years, Cavotec has developed advanced radio remote control systems in collaboration with global customers.

Benefits
  • Engineered to global standards with ATEX, IECEx, and NEMKO approvals, including INMETRO and EAC.
  • Customizable solutions to meet specific customer needs.
  • EX functional receiver units with serial interface or standard analogue and digital I/O, suitable for EX enclosures.
  • Long-lasting rechargeable batteries replaceable in EX zones for continuous operations.
  • Operator terminals configured per application requirements, featuring analogue/digital joysticks, pushbuttons, and safety features.

Applications
  • Used in severe conditions for oil skimmers, oil recovery systems, land-based drilling rigs, oil and gas platforms, offshore cranes, winches, and petrochemical plants.
  • Applicable in underground mining equipment.

Technical Characteristics
  • Unique signal encoding for complete operational control and prevention of unintended operations.
  • Stop relay activation within 50ms/500ms.
  • License-exempt frequency with low power outputs in the European ISM band.
  • Redundant radio solution with digital and analogue feedback.
  • PLC functionality for interlocking, sequencing, and timing functions without additional hardware.

Receiver Unit
  • MC-IRX receiver unit offers flexibility with multiple digital and analogue inputs/outputs.
  • Compatible with various fieldbus systems like ProfiBus, ModBus, CANopen, and Ethernet IP.
  • Backup solution with cable connection for programming and control.
  • Supports multiple terminal and receiver unit systems for tandem operations.

General Data
  • Approved for Ma and Gb, Mining group M1, Gas group IIB, Temperature class T4.
  • LEDs in multiple colors and character display available.
  • Battery: 7.4V / 1100 mAh Li-Ion, intrinsically safe, with a recharge time of 1 hour.
  • Operating time of approximately 8-12 hours.
  • Dimensions and weight vary, with IP65 standard and IP66 optional.
  • Operating temperature range from -20°C to +60°C for radio and -30°C to +60°C for cable.
  • Operating distance of approximately 200m line of sight.
  • Frequency range from 418 MHz to 870 MHz.

Approvals & Standards
  • Complies with international rules and regulations, CE marked, and FCC Part 90 approved.
  • Designed in accordance with the Machinery Directive, IEC 60204, and ISO 13849.
  • Wide range of compliant radios for type approvals worldwide.

For further information, contact your local Cavotec Sales Office at cavotec.com. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Catalog excerpts

MC-3-5/MC-3-6 EX-1

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS Cavotec is a leading cleantech company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions to enable the decarbonization of ports and industrial applications. For more than 30 years, Cavotec has engineered advanced radio remote control systems in close co-operation with customers worldwide. Benefits • Engineered to global standards, our radio remote control systems are ATEX- and IECEx-tested, and NEMKO-approved. • Other approvals include INMETRO and EAC. • Tailormade solutions to meet specific customer requirements. • Entirely EX functional, our receiver units can be specified with serial interface or industry standard analogue and digital I/O and installed with EX enclosures. • Long life time rechargeable batteries that can be replaced in EX zones, thereby supporting continuous operations. • Operator terminal layouts are configured according to application and customer requirements: - Fitted with analogue or digital joysticks, pushbuttons, toggle switches and rotary switches. - Safety features with start-stop pushbutton, On/Off switch. - Optional: LEDs and displays for feedback information, cable back up. Applications MC-3-6 EX fitted with two joysticks Already in use in the most severe conditions and environments, our radio remote controls are designed for applications, among others, in the following areas: • Oil skimmers and oil recovery systems • Land based drilling rigs, oil and gas platforms, offshore cranes and winches, oil skimmers, petro chemical plant • Underground mining equipment DATASHEET | Radio Remote Control Systems | MC-3-5/MC-3-6 EX November 20

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MC-3-5/MC-3-6 EX-2

Technical characteristics Terminal MC-3-5/MC-3-6 EX • Complete operational control with unique signal encoding prevents unintended operations. • Activity check on start up to prevent unintended operations. • Stop relay activation in 50ms/500ms. • License exempt frequency with low power outputs; European ISM band width 434.050 MHz - 434.775 MHz (other frequencies available on request). • Redundant radio solution. • Digital and analogue feedback. • PLC functionality for interlocking, sequencing and timing functions programmed directly without additional hardware. Receiver Unit • The MC-IRX receiver...

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