Bulletin 100F Femco Catalog

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed information about FEMCO™ radio transmitters and receivers designed for remotely controlling cranes, locomotives, and other machinery. These devices operate on licensed frequencies in the 72–76 MHz or 450–470 MHz bands and utilize microcontroller technology with biphase digital FM data transmission.

Transmitter Types:

Fixed Transmitter: Features four function control levers with up to five speed points, NEMA 12 housing, and remote antenna mounting. Available for 120v AC or 250v DC.
Full-size Transmitter: Comes in a rugged, weatherproof case with a 12-volt Ni-cad battery providing up to 40 hours of service per charge. Includes an internal antenna and adjustable shoulder harness.
Mid-size Transmitter: Similar to a crane cab master controller with positive detents for feedback. Offers up to 20 hours of service per charge with an internal antenna and shoulder harness.
Compact Locomotive Transmitter: Designed for tight conditions with a single switch for throttle and brake control. Provides up to 40 hours of service per charge.

Receiver Features: The receivers are compact, fitting even the smallest cranes, and are crystal controlled. They do not require interface relays for controllers through size 4 or 8 contactors, depending on the model. They feature a unique 7-bit address code for secure operations.

FEMCO™ Radio Control Systems:

Crane Control Systems: Allow operators to control cranes from the ground, improving visibility and control. Systems are compact and cost-effective, with digital FM signals providing noise immunity.
Locomotive Control Systems: Enable ground control of locomotive direction and speed, reducing crew size and eliminating the need for hand signals. Secure control is ensured through biphase data transmission and Cyclic Redundancy Check codes.

Additional Features: The systems include diagnostic display modules, pneumatic power packs for locomotive operation, and license-free operation under FCC Part 15 rules. Transmitters and receivers are rated for indoor/outdoor use, with NEMA 3 and NEMA 4X ratings, respectively.

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? High speed microprocessor. ? Bi-phase, digital signal transmission. ? Compact receiver fits even the smallest crane. ? Crystal controlled transmitters and receivers. ? No interface relays required for controllers through size 4 contactors.? Unique 7 bit address code. > ? Reliable, efficient, economical operation of electric overhead cranes from portable transmitter.? Microcomputer with status display and built-in self diagnostics? Bi-phase, digital signal transmission. ? 270v DC solid state relays. No interface relays required for controllers through size 8 contactors. ? Unique 7 bit address...

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Reduce costs by reducing operating crew size. Taking the operator out of the cab, allowing him to be where the action is, elimi-nates hand signals or second-hand radio voice communications and puts the operator in complete, real time control. Control is secure because biphase data transmission and Cyclic Redundancy Check codes prevent false motions and provides for controlled shutdown. Digital messages are checked for address, format, and content before any motion or function is activated. While in motion, check circuits continuously moni- tor the received message and the quality of the RF carrier...

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Bulletin 100F Femco Catalog

Bulletin 100F Femco Catalog

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