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Radio controls for construction cranes

Radio controls for construction cranes
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Radio controls for construction cranes

Product catalog summary
Overview: HBC-radiomatic is a leader in radio control systems for industrial applications, focusing on construction cranes. Their products enhance safety, efficiency, and operator comfort, supported by a global network of subsidiaries and partners.
Specifications: HBC radio controls incorporate advanced safety technology, such as E-STOP functions that comply with international standards, durable housings with IP protection, and sophisticated RF technology. They offer customizable solutions to meet specific client needs.
Product Features:
  • Orbit Eco: A compact joystick transmitter with up to two joysticks, various switches, and a rechargeable battery. It includes a vibration alarm and advanced frequency management.
  • Technos A: Features a smart design with color displays, joysticks, and additional softkey functions, including a built-in flashlight and customizable display navigation.
  • Spectrum Series: High-end transmitters with color displays, multiple joysticks, and extensive customization options, featuring advanced safety and frequency management.
Safety Features:
  • Touch-to-Activate: Enhances comfort and ease of use by allowing easy release of controls by touch.
  • Shock-off/Roll-detect/Zero-g/Inclination Switch: Prevents uncontrolled commands during emergencies by shutting down or activating predefined functions.
  • Vibration Alarm: Alerts operators to critical conditions, allowing timely reactions to enhance safety.
  • Shut-off on Implausible Commands: Automatically deactivates controls if erratic joystick movements are detected, protecting both operator and machinery.
Additional Safety Features:
  • Automatic Shut-off: Engages after multiple questionable commands, available for eco, technos A, and spectrum series.
  • Micro Drive: Limits crane/machine speed to a preselected level, ensuring safety for inexperienced users.
  • Orthogonal Drive: Allows movement only in the initial joystick direction, enhancing precision in confined areas.
  • Front Panel Lighting/Flashlight: Ensures visibility in low light, preventing operational errors.
Communication Enhancements:
  • Focus D/T: External modules ensuring optimal radio connection, overcoming obstacles and extending range.
  • Focus E: External antenna module for maintaining radio connection in challenging conditions.
User Management and Data Logging:
  • Radiomatic® Report: User identification via merlin® TUC, limiting functions to authorized personnel and logging operational data.
  • HBC Data Logger: Collects operational data for service and operational analysis.
Feedback and Monitoring:
  • Feedback Options: LED, vibration, and color display feedback for status and error messages.
  • Radiomatic® Photon MCS: Mobile camera solution for live monitoring, enhancing operational precision and safety.
Operational Flexibility:
  • Crane Sharing: Allows multiple users to control a crane alternately, improving safety and precision.
  • Radiomatic® iLOG: Enables quick activation of spare transmitters, minimizing downtime.
  • Radiomatic® CPS: Allows battery changes without power interruption, ensuring continuous operation.
Frequency Management:
  • Radiomatic® AFS/AFM: Automatic frequency selection and management for interference-free operation.
  • Adaptive Frequency Hopping: Ensures uninterrupted operation in areas with many radio users.
  • DECT Technology: Provides uninterrupted radio control without frequency conflicts.
Cable Option: Allows direct control in areas with limited radio operability, providing power supply through the cable.
Customer Service: HBC offers comprehensive customer support, including a training center for technical education and a global service network to ensure minimal project interruptions.
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Radio controls for construction cranes-1

Radio Control Systems for Construction Cranes

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Radio controls – safe, efficient, comfortable. HBC-radiomatic, with its headquarters in Crailsheim, Germany, has developed and produced high-quality radio control systems for a wide variety of industrial applications for more than 75 years. With highest quality standards, pioneering innovations and our dedication to meeting the needs of our customers, we set the worldwide standard for radio controls. All HBC score big with pioneering safety technology and meet the strictest requirements in the field of occupational safety. They offer perfect comfort for the operator even after hours of operation...

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Excellent customer service. Wherever you need us. Even after you have bought an HBC product, we are your reliable partner. With our worldwide service network, we help you quickly and reliably with all questions and are at your fingertips. In the event of service, you can continue your projects practically without interruption and save time and money. In this product overview you will find the most important information on all radio transmitters, radio receivers as well as features and functions that we recommend for the respective area of application - presented in a compact and clear manner....

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The compact joystick transmitter with numerous additional features. • 8 single-step push buttons. • Rechargeable Li-ion exchange battery, ca. 20 working days of operating time (with an average use of 1 to 2 hours daily). • Vibration alarm for low battery prewarnings. • Option: rotary switch. • Frequency management: Adaptive Frequency Hopping. • Up to 2 joysticks. • Various push buttons, toggle or rotary switches (maintained / spring-return). • Rechargeable NiMH exchange battery, ca. 14 hours of continuous operating time. • Vibration alarm for low battery prewarnings (optionally for feedback information)....

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Smart design with a compact format. • 2 configurable 1.77" color TFT displays for feedback and system information in different image and graphic formats. • 2 joysticks. • Various push buttons, toggle or rotary switches (maintained / spring-return). • Additional functions (softkeys) available through the display. • radiomatic® iCON for display navigation and for easy customization. • Built-in flashlight. • Built-in front panel lighting. • Rechargeable Li-ion exchange battery (optional with capacity gauge), ca. 20 h of continuous operating time. • Vibration alarm. • radiomatic® shock-off / zero-g...

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New version spectrum B New version Compact quality with color display. The multi-talented transmitter with color display. • 2 configurable 1.77" color TFT displays for feedback and system information in different image and graphic formats. • 2 joysticks. • Various push buttons, toggle or rotary switches (maintained / spring-return). • Additional functions (softkeys) available through the display. • radiomatic® iCON for display navigation and for easy customization. • Rechargeable Li-ion exchange battery (optional with capacity gauge), ca. 20 hours of continuous operating time. • radiomatic® shock-off...

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The high-end radio control with 3.5" color TFT. FSE 510 Compact design for machines with CAN interface. • CANopen and IQAN interfaces. • p to 8 control functions (on / off). U • eedback capability via CANopen. F • imensions: 165 x 165 x 70 mm (6.5 x 6.5 x 2.8"). D • onnection: Harting plug or cable glands. C • ower supply: 10 – 30 V DC. P • ractical snap-in mounting device (shock mounts optional) P • ption: cable control. O • requency management: radiomatic® AFS, F Adaptive Frequency Hopping, radiomatic® AFM. • Configurable 3.5" color TFT display for feedback and system information in different...

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FSE 726 radiobus® The reliable standard. The compact receiver with flexcard technology. • Up to 24 control functions (on / off). • Max. 1 analog command (0 - 10 V or 0 - 20 / 4 - 20 mA). • Feedback capability. • CANopen interface. • Customizable speed preset for cranes with analog slewing gear. • Dimensions: 270 x 160 x 115 mm (10.6 x 6.3 x 4.5"). • Connection: Harting Han® 32 or cable glands. • Power supply: 42 - 240 V AC (universal capabilities), 10 - 30 V DC. • Option: catch-release. • Frequency management: radiomatic® AFS, Adaptive Frequency Hopping, DECT, radiomatic® AFM. • radiobus® technology...

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FSE 776 radiobus® High-performing quality with radiobus® technology. • radiobus® technology = individual configuration via modular plugin cards - number of card slots: 4. • Up to 36 control functions (on / off). • Up to 10 analog commands (maximum number of additional on / off commands depending on the configuration). • Feedback capability (digital, analog or serial). • Interfaces: CANopen, CANopen Safety, Profibus, RS232/485, Profinet, SAE J1939, UART, IQAN and DeviceNet. • Dimensions: 270 x 160 x 115 mm (10.6 x 6.3 x 4.5"). • Connection: Harting Han® 32 or Han® 50. • Power supply: 42 - 115...

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Newradiomatic® touch-to-activate safety featuresSafe and easy release of operating elements. radiomatic® shock-off / roll-detect / zero-g /inclination switch. • radiomatic® touch-to-activate allows for the release of operating elements or control functions by touching the rollover bar or the joysticks. • The activation is being indicated by - LEDs on the front panel. - transmitter vibration (optional). • The operator does not need to keep a button pushed for the release of operating elements. This results in optimum operating comfort, and work is becoming much easier. • radiomatic® touch-to-activate...

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safety features Vibration alarm. Shut-off on implausible control commands. • With the vibration alarm, the operator can be informed reliably of critical conditions on the machine as well as faults and potential dangers through the vibration of the transmitter. This results in significantly enhanced safety because the operator can react in time and prevent dangerous situations. • The information type which is being transferred by the vibration alarm is virtually up to the customer’s choice. Examples where such an option can be a huge safety benefit are pre-warnings for high wind speeds or threatening...

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