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Radio Remote Control Systems Manufactured by Cavotec Micro-control

Who we are Cavotec is a multi-national group of companies serving the following industries: mining and tunnelling, ports and maritime, steel and aluminium, energy and offshore, airports, general industry and automation. In the early 1960’s our main focus was the design and production of motorised cable reels primarily for manufacturers of tower cranes, harbour cranes and mining equipment. Today, Cavotec is connecting mobile equipment around the world in many diverse applications. Where we are The Cavotec Group consists of 7 manufacturing “Centres of Excellence” located in Canada, France,...

Radio remote As shown here the Cavotec Group is organised to support its customers around the world through its manufacturing units and sales companies. Each Cavotec manufacturing company, no matter where it is located, aims at being a market leader in its field by providing innovative and reliable products to Group customers. Each Cavotec sales company, in the 27 countries where they operate, aims at better serving its local market following the Group philosophy “to be local everywhere”. Cavotec Micro-control radio remote controls are internationally certified and conform to the most...

4 • Electrical power connectors Cavotec Micro-control has always focused on three key elements when making advanced Radio Remote Controls: reliability, safety and innovation. With over 20 years of experience Cavotec Micro-control has always ensured the highest level of safety in its systems. Our deliveries to high safety industries like the offshore oil industry show that our systems fulfil the most stringent requirements from our customers and the market. This is why Cavotec Microcontrol RRC’s have been certified by leading institutes such as ATEX and IEC. Cavotec Micro-control has...

Electrical power 10 steps to making you safer. 2. Emergency stop immediate stop operations. Redundant monitoring emergency stop. 3. Redundant monitoring joystick activity. 1. Full system check at power-up. 4. Two way radio link with unique ID-coding, CRC check and hamming distance of 6. 5. High priority emergency stop message ensures immediate stop. 6. Continuous radio link monitoring. Activation of emergency stop if communication is lost. 7. Dual processor system with surveillance of all safety functions. 10. Dual processor system implemented according IEC61508 ensuring processor...

6 • Radio remote control systems The MC-1000 has been designed with the aim to provide an extremely cost efficient solution to many radio remote control needs. Thanks to its robust and easy to use design, the MC-1000 has become the preferred choice for many industry operators. Programming The receiver of the MC-1000 comes standard with built-in logic capability. This feature allows several functions, such as interlocking, sequences and timing functions, to be pre-programmed directly in the unit without a PLC or relay connection. Menu system The receiver has a built-in menu system with a...

Radio remote The MC-1000 transmitter comes standard with two batteries and a fast charger. This secures constant and safe operation. TECHNICAL DATA MC-1000 Terminal: Functions: 8 function buttons 2 step 4 one step selector buttons 4 status LED’s Emergency stop button Battery: 2 rechargeable batteries Battery life before recharge Battery charger: 12 - 30 115 - Recharge time < 2 hours Physical size(W,H,D): 70x35x245mm Weight: 400g Encapsulation: IP66 Temperature: –25° +50°C Base unit: 16 relay outputs (5A) Emergency stop relay output Monitoring display 85 – 265V AC supply voltage 0,2 – 0,7 A...

8 • Radio remote control systems The MC-2000 radio remote control can manage up to 20 functions simultaneously and is fitted with an ergonomic keypad. The innovative and modular design of the unit allows for simple adjustment and service by the customer. Some of the options are: • Proportional control possibility • Timing functions • Log file • Fully configurable to suit specific requirements Options • Signal coordination makes it possible to control one machine from several transmitters and visa versa. • Selectable radio frequencies prevents interruption • Serial communication directly...

Radio remote The transmitter comes with a practical holster and belt that may be used when the unit is not operated. Two batteries and a fast charger secure constant operation. TECHNICAL DATA MC-2000 General Data Functions: 8 function buttons 2 step 4 selector buttons Built in SOFT PLC technology Frequency Range: 418 MHz – 474 MHz Max. operating distance: 200 m (under normal operating 650 ft Approvals: CE iDA Singapore Protection class: IP 65 Standard IP 66/67 Optional Temperature: -25°C + 50°C -13°F + 122°F Terminal: Output power: < 50 mW < 10 mW ISM Sensitivity: < 1uV Transmission format:...

10 • Electrical power connectors The MC-2-3 and MC-2-5 standard operator terminals have been designed to provide one of the safest, ergonomic, cost effective, pushbutton remote control for industrial applications with features normally only found on top end systems. Both terminals are equipped with a display showing operational information. The MC-2-3 has 6 two step pushbuttons, 4 single step pushbuttons and emergency stop pushbutton. The MC-2-5 has an additional 4 two step pushbuttons. The units are powered with 2 AA batteries providing 40 hours continuous safe operation. Both systems have...

Electrical power The MC-2-3 and MC-2-5 provide secure access through Pincode and access codes which restrict operation to a limited number of people. TECHNICAL DATA MC-2-3 and MC-2-5 Terminal Functions: 6 (10 on the MC-2-5) function momentary 4 selector buttons 1 step 4 status led 1 emergency stop pushbutton 1 display signal and battery 1 feedback function Battery, power: 2 rechargeable AA batteries Approx 40 hours continuous Battery charger input 100- or 12-14VDC 1.0A Battery charger display MC-2-3 Dimensions: 230x74x70mm Weight: 350g IP: IP66 excluding battery Temperature: -25 to +70...