Radio Remote Control Systems
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Radio Remote Control Systems Manufactured by Cavotec Micro-control

Radio Remote Control Systems 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. The Cavotec Group consists of 7 manufacturing “Centres of Excellence” located in Canada,...

Cavotec Group Organisation 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”. Manufacturing network Centres of Excellence Local Manufacturing Group Partners France...

General Information Safety in RRC systems 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...

10 steps to making you safer. Radio terminal 2. Emergency stop ensures immediate stop of all operations. 1. Full system check at power-up. Redundant monitoring of emergency stop. 3. Redundant monitoring of joystick activity. 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 to IEC61508...

Radio Remote Control MC-1000 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 text...

TECHNICAL DATA MC-1000 Terminal: Functions: Physical size(W,H,D): Weight: Encapsulation: Temperature: 8 function buttons 2 step 4 one step selector buttons 4 status LED’s Emergency stop button 2 rechargeable batteries Battery life before recharge > 8 hours Battery charger: 12 - 30 VDC 115 - 250 VAC Recharge time < 2 hours 70x35x245mm 400g IP66 –25° +50°C Base unit: The MC-1000 transmitter comes standard with two batteries and a fast charger. This secures constant and safe operation. Physical size(W,H,D): Weight: Encapsulation: General Data: Transmitter frequency: Transmitted power:...

Radio Remote Control MC-2000 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 • Signal coordination makes it possible to control one machine from several transmitters and visa versa. • Selectable radio frequencies prevents interruption • Serial communication directly between...

TECHNICAL DATA MC-2000 General Data Functions: Frequency Range: Max. operating distance: Approvals: 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. Protection class: Temperature: Terminal: Output power: Sensitivity: Transmission format: Transmitter weight: Transmitter size: Battery: Battery data: Operating time battery: Recharge time: * see pages 17 and 18 for base unit information 8 function buttons 2 step 4 selector buttons Built in SOFT PLC technology 418 MHz – 474 MHz 200...

Radio Remote Control MC-2-3 and MC-2-5 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...

access through Pincode and access codes which restrict operation to a limited number 6 (10 on the MC-2-5) function buttons 2 step Battery, power: 4 selector buttons 1 step latching 1 emergency stop pushbutton 1 display signal and battery status Approx 40 hours continuous operation Battery charger input 100-240VAC 50/60Hz Battery charger display indicates battery status IP66 excluding battery compartment Operating distance: Approx. 200m Frequency: 434 MHz (Europe, Australia), 915-928MHz Output power:_According to country regulations_ Base Unit MC-IRX-LITE Functions: Dual monitored emergency...