How to select Radio Remote Control for Cranes

Today Radio Remote control is used in industries such as construction and manufacturing. An industrial Radio Remote Control can either be operated by a human, or by a computer control system in an M2M (machine to machine) mode. This is the complete guide for choosing radio remote control for overhead and EOT cranes.

The following steps are used to select an Industrial Radio Remote Control for EOT cranes and Overhead cranes.

 1. Based on Technology

2. Safety of the wireless system

3. Environment where crane Radio will be used

4. Based on Ergonomics

5. Integration of radio remote control with the crane control panel

6. Service and support

Now, we see a brief description of the above points

1.    Based on Technology

RF Technology- To select Radio Remote control some things to consider which is RF (Radio Frequency) technology, Frequency hopping algorithm means Modern Radio Remote controls can change the frequency of operation at will. In crane radio remote control systems can automatically select the frequency to noise-free channel using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSS) technique.

Data security – It is more important in radio remote control. Data Security has been taken up very seriously by the Anand Systems Engineering Pvt. Ltd., and it is virtually impossible to hack an Anand Systems Crane Remote control, because of using modified AES 128-bit encryption.

Relays- Relays are used in the receiver box to provide or cut power supply to a downstream contactor.

Feedback- The receiver sends an acknowledgment back to the transmitter upon reception of the signal.

2.    Safety of Wireless Radio Remote System 

There are 4 things to consider in the safety of wireless radio remote systems is Software Safety for wireless controls of cranes, Emergency conditions during the Operation of cranes, Periodic Polling between Transmitter and Receiver.

3.    Environment where Crane Radio Remote Control will be used

Follows the below points to select electric overhead crane remote control, Remote control be used an open environment or closed environment, surrounding Temperature Conditions, Obstructions of radio waves due to metal objects, glass surfaces, walls, and Operation Hazard

4.    Based on Ergonomics

In Ergonomics, consider 4 things to choose radio remote i.e., Form Factor, LCD option, Push Button, Toggle Switches or Analog Switches and Internal Antenna or External antenna and Joystick Remote Controls.

5.    Integration of Radio Remote Control with the crane control panel 

     Integration of the Radio Remote control with a Control panel should be an easy task as Control panels are placed on the crane with limited space and higher than usual ambient temperature. Receiver Indication Lights, Wiring Diagram of the Crane  Remote Control are important in the selection of Radio remote control



6. Service and support

A prompt and always available Service and Support team are important. Since Radio remote controls are industrial products, product failure or downtime means loss of productivity and lost revenue. An easy-to-read and interpret user manual along with the system also goes a long way.

      7. Cost of Radio Remote Control

Finally, selecting the cheapest remote control for EOT cranes, which is satisfying all of your above necessities will be better than just picking the cheapest one. Once you are aware of the factors in selecting a radio remote control system you will make a better decision.

Anand Systems Engineering Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian manufacturer of Radio Remote Control systems for Cranes and Hoists to modernize Indian Engineering.

 

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