Maeda MC305C-3 - Transmitter; Receiver; Functions of Remote Control System

M A E D A Mini-Crawler Crane Section 4 – REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURES
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Transmitter
The Transmitter is equipped with LCD screen (1),
Six control buttons (2), Four operation levers (3),
Accelerator lever (4), Grip (5) and Connection
cable (6).
The Transmitter sends signals for crane
operations to the Receiver through the
connection cable so that remote operation of the
Crane can be carried out. In addition, the
Transmitter collects the load data from the
Moment limiter of the Crane through the cable,
which are displayed in the LCD screen as "rated
total load", "Actual load" and "Load factor (by a
bar chart)".
Fig. 4-211
Receiver
The Receiver which is installed in the Crane
equips with Control box (1), Main switch (2),
Monitor display (3), and Receptacle (4), etc.
The Receiver receives operation signals from
the Transmitter through the connection cable
which control the Crane.
Further, the load data from the Moment limiter of
the Crane are delivered to the Transmitter
through the cable.
Fig. 4-212
Functions of Remote Control
System
• The Transmitter allows one hand operation,
which enables craning works, such as holding
the load by the other hand or slinging, by one
person.
• The Accelerator lever facilitates the control of
the Crane operation speed from stand-by
condition to the maximum speed.
• The LCD screen of the Transmitter indicates
operation status, such as "rated total load",
"Actual load", "Load factor (by a bar chart)",
"Speed control", "Outrigger setting" and so on,
to provide easy confirmation.
In addition, the LCD screen of the Transmitter
shows error messages in the event where the
Transmitter has a failure, so that the detection
and correction of the failure is promptly
accomplished.
Still more, the voice massages will notify the
Transmitter conditions or warning alerts.
• Depend on the operation requirement, manual
operation on the console of the Crane is also
available, in addition to handling by the
Transmitter.
• The connection by the cable between the
Transmitter and Receiver allows secure
communication between both.