How to select Radio Remote Control for Cranes
Today Radio Remote control is used in industry for such devices as EOT crane and overhead cranes. An industrial Radio Remote Control can either be operated by a human, or by a computer control system in a M2M (machine to machine) mode. This is the complete guide for to choose 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 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 brief description of 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 system 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 acknowledgement back to the transmitter upon reception of signal.
2. SAFETY OF WIRELESS RADIO Remote SYSTEM
There are 4 things to consider in safety of wireless radio remote system is Software Safety for wireless controls of cranes, Emergency condition during Operation of crane, 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 an 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 selection of Radio remote control.
6. Service and support
A prompt and always available Service and Support team is 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 with a Goal of modernizing Indian Engineering.