Radio remote control:
The wireless equipment or machines works on radio waves technology. The artificial radio wave is generated to control the electronic machine such as the overhead crane is called radio remote control. The overhead crane is used for industrial purposes which move and travels above the head at a particular height.
The device can move the EOT crane in different directions like cross travel, long travel, and hoist. The hoist is used for lifting and lowering heavy objects. The transmitter and receiver are the two main components that are used for sending and receiving the signal for communication.
The radio transmitter has various types such as 8 button radio remote, 12 button radio remote, and joystick radio remote control devices. These all types of devices have their features and specifications.
Principle of wireless remote control for crane:
The transmitter and receiver are used for communication to control the machines. The transmitter is a handy and small device that can be easily carried by one hand. The operator uses the transmitter device while the receiver is attached to the overhead crane. Communication happens between the transmitter and receiver when the transmitter sends the signal.
Whenever the operator pushes the button on the transmitter device a data-packed is sent to the receiver in an encryption form. That means data is first converted to the cipher text from the plain text. When the signal reaches the receiver first decodes the data, the data is converted from cipher text to plain text.
This encryption technique is used for the safety of data packets and the communication is not affected by the external entity. More than 10 times in a second communication happens between the transmitter and receiver. And the transmitter device can range from 10 meters to 200 meters distance for communication.
While communicating with the receiver the transmitter device detects many things like how many data packets are sent, the communication, the speed of communication, the loss of data packets, successful transmission, number of errors, the signal quality, the distance, and many more. The hopping method is followed by the transmitter and receiver to circumvent unnecessary interference.
The EOT crane remote control device provides the interlocked systems in a pair while in use. That means two buttons in a pair cannot be used at the same time. If an up button is pressed on the transmitter device at that time down button cannot be pressed. And we have to keep pressing the up button until the overhead reaches its destination.
Features of overhead crane remote control systems:
1) The radio remote control can range from 10 meters to 200 meters.
2) The device uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band technology.
3) The transmitter device is made in such a way that it prevents corrosion and shock.
4) More than 10 times in a second communication happens between the transmitter and receiver.
5) The communication can range from 10 meters to 200 meters.
6) The transmitter device is highly optimized and customized while in use.
7) The crane remote control coating is so strong that it can be used for harsh industrial conditions.
8) The transmitter is a wireless device and works on the battery or charging systems.
9) The remote control adjusts the power automatically according to the distance.
10) The transmitter device works well at a very low battery also.
Precedence of crane remote control:
The main advantage of the crane remote control system is that it works on the battery or charging replacement system and hence the overhead crane can be operated from a long distance also. And the operator doesn’t have to sit inside the crane which makes risk free. The battery used in the transmitter device is durable and can last long up to 6 months.
The communication is very safe and secure between the transmitter and receiver. The communication happens rapidly i.e. 10 times in a second. The transmitter uses wireless technology for communication and if any error or lag is found in the systems then the transmitter stops working immediately.
According to the distance, the power is automatically adjusted by the transmitter device. That means if the distance is less between the transmitter and receiver then less power is consumed by the device. And if the distance is far then the power is adjusted according to the distance.
Closure:
The above points indicate that the crane remote control has some advantages and some pitfalls according to its use. As the transmitter device works on wireless systems so it needs the battery or charging systems. And it is more cost-effective as it removes the need for wired systems. And because wireless systems, it is widely used in the industrial sector.
The Anand Systems Engineering Private Limited is the biggest crane remote control manufacturers in India. The crane radio remote is made according to the customer’s need. The device is highly optimized and customized when it is used for communication. The transmitter device can range from 10 meters to 200 meters depending upon the signal quality.
To know more features and crane remote control price please visit the official website of Anand Systems Engineering.