Remote radio Scanreco RC400 6 functions  desctription

Remote radio Scanreco RC400 6 functions desctription

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Radio remote control for cranes - Scanreco RC400 6 functions

The first devices for remote control (RC) for cranes appeared over 50 years ago and were invented for making their operation safer and more flexible. Cable or radio remote control is very useful as it enables operating cranes in unfriendly conditions.

Demand for cable or radio remote control systems continuously increases nowadays. All components of remote control systems are continually perfected.

These days, one of world’s leading designers and producers of RC systems for cranes is, established in Sweden in 1984, Scanreco Industrielektronik AB.

Below, components, functions and use of Scanreco RC400 system are briefly presented.

Short description of Scanreco RC400 system components and work

Scanreco RC400 system enables operation of a crane with signals sent both via cable and radio. All parts of this system are based on advanced technology, sophisticated microprocessors, top-quality weather and impact resistant materials.

Main components of Scanreco RC 400 crane remote control system are:

portable battery-powered control unit with levers and switches

electronic box

electric cable (or opto fibre cable, optionally)

emergency stop box (mounted on a crane)

battery pack

battery charger.

A control unit is connected to an electronic box with using a flexible electric cable transmitting data from the control unit. The electronic box controls flow rates through all valves according to orders. When using light to send control information, an opto fibre cable is used instead the electric one.

For radio remote control, the system is complemented with:

radio remote transmitter (wireless)

radio receiver box (attached to the electronic box).

Control signals are sent via radio from the transmitter to the receiver box. Both system and signals are well protected from radio and electromagnetic interference.

Application of Scanreco RC400

Scanreco RC400 is used mainly for crane remote operation. It supports 6 crane basic functions i.e. climbing, hoisting, luffing, slewing, travelling and traversing. Some of them can even be prformed simultaneously with great precision.

However, Scanreco RC400 system is excellent not only for cranes. It finds a really wide range of applications especially in dangerous e.g. toxic, blasting or any other life-threatening environments. One can find Scanreco RC400 systems at power stations, drilling platforms, in military, agriculture or mining machines and equipment.

As all elements of the system are very resistant and well protected against interference they can be used in almost all places and even in extreme weather conditions. What’s also very important, they are compatible with practically all types of hydraulic valves.

Summary

Application of Scanreco RC400 system is undoubtedly very advantageous. First of all, it enables working in hazardous areas or harmful environments. More precise control of crane motion and optimistation of engine speed help to reduce CO2 emission and fuel consumption so crane using is cheaper and more efficient.

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