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MC-3-5/MC-3-6

MC-3-5/MC-3-6

MC-3-5/MC-3-6

Product catalog summary
Overview
Cavotec, a leading cleantech company, specializes in designing and delivering 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.
Product Features
  • Both MC-3-5 and MC-3-6 units share the same platform, with the MC-3-6 offering enhanced functionality.
  • The MC-3-6 features a twin-battery connection allowing hot swapping for uninterrupted operation.
  • Equipped with digital and analogue functions, suitable for harsh environments.
  • High mechanical and chemical resistance due to a molded housing design.
  • Ergonomically designed for long-distance operations.
  • Customizable operator terminal layouts with options for analogue or digital joysticks, push-buttons, toggle switches, and rotary switches.
  • Safety features include a start-stop push-button and On/Off switch, with optional LEDs and displays.
Applications
  • Cranes, ship davits, offshore equipment, general industry machinery, and mining equipment.
Technical Characteristics
  • Complete operational control with unique signal encoding to prevent unintended movements.
  • Activity check on startup for safe operations and stop relay activation in 50 mS.
  • Redundant radio solution with license-free frequency and low power outputs.
  • PLC functionality for interlocking, sequencing, and timing functions without additional hardware.
Receiver Unit
  • The MC-IRX receiver unit supports multiple digital and analogue inputs and outputs.
  • Compatible with various fieldbus systems and offers a cable backup solution for programming and control.
  • Supports multiple terminal and receiver unit systems for tandem operations.
General Data
  • Digital and analogue functions vary by functionality.
  • LED options include White, Yellow, Green, Red, and Blue.
  • Display options include character or graphical displays.
  • Rechargeable 7.2 V 1700 mAh Li-Ion battery with a typical operating time of 20 hours.
  • Dimensions range from 230 x 175 x 160 mm to 330 x 220 x 200 mm, with a weight of 1.5 kg to 3.5 kg.
  • IP65 standard, with IP66 optional, and operating temperature from -25°C to +60°C.
  • Operating distance is approximately 200 m line of sight.
Approvals & Standards
Cavotec's radio remote control systems comply with international rules and regulations, are CE marked, and can be used with FCC Part 90 approved radios. They adhere to the Machinery Directive and comply with IEC 60204 and ISO 13849 standards.
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Catalog excerpts

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

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 • Both units share the same platform, and the MC-3-6 offers greater functionality. • The MC-3-6 uses a twin-battery connection that allows them to be replaced without switching off the terminal, (Hot Swap), which is essential for continuous operation. • Digital and analogue functions. • Suitable for the harshest of environments. • High mechanical and chemical resistance due to moulded housing design. • Ergonomically designed for all types of long distance operations. • Operator terminal layouts are configured according to application and customer requirements: - Can be fitted with analogue or digital joysticks, push-buttons toggle switches and rotary switches. - Safety features with start-stop pushbutton, On/Off switch. - Optional: LEDs and ASCII / graphical displays and cable back-up. Applications MC-3-5 fitted with one multi-axis joysticks • Cranes (overhead, portal, tower, loading arms, hydraulic, L.A.R.S), ship davits. • Off shore: oil skimmers, drilling rigs, catwalks, raiser chute, roughneck, BOP, ROV systems, pipe handlers, A-frames. MC-3-6 customised layout and legend plate DATASHEET | Radio Remote Control Systems | MC-3-5/MC-3-6 October 2021 | DAS-RRC-01 • General industry: forestry winches, recovery vehicles, concrete pumps, conveyor belts, fire fighting systems, fuelling systems, theater and stage equipment. • Mining: drag lines, shovels, stackers, reclaimers, overhea

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

Technical characteristics Terminal MC-3-5/MC-3-6 • Complete operational control with unique signal encoding prevents unintended movements. • Activity check on start up to guarantee safe operations. • Stop relay activation in only 50 mS. • Digital and analogue feedback. • Redundant radio solution. • License free frequency with low power outputs. • PLC functionality for interlocking, sequencing and timing functions programmed directly without additional hardware. Receiver Unit • The MC-IRX receiver unit is highly flexible as it can have multiple digital and analogue inputs and outputs. • Easy use...

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