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MC-3-5/MC-3-6

MC-3-5/MC-3-6

MC-3-5/MC-3-6

Product catalog summary
Overview
Cavotec provides innovative connection solutions for ships, aircraft, and mobile equipment, focusing on cleaner, safer, and more efficient operations. The company has over 30 years of experience in engineering advanced radio remote control systems.

Product Description
The datasheet covers the MC-3-5 and MC-3-6 operator terminals, part of Cavotec's Radio Remote Control Systems. The MC-3-6 offers enhanced functionality with features like a twin-battery connection for uninterrupted operation.

Benefits
  • Shared platform for both units, with the MC-3-6 providing greater functionality.
  • Hot Swap battery feature for continuous operation.
  • Digital and analogue functions suitable for harsh environments.
  • High mechanical and chemical resistance due to moulded housing.
  • Ergonomic design for long-distance operations.
  • Customizable layouts with various control options and safety features.

Applications
  • Cranes, ship davits, offshore equipment, general industry machinery, and mining equipment.

Technical Characteristics
  • Unique signal encoding for complete operational control.
  • Activity check on startup for safety.
  • Stop relay activation in 50 mS.
  • Redundant radio solution with license-free frequency.
  • PLC functionality for interlocking and sequencing.

Receiver Unit
  • Flexible MC-IRX receiver with multiple digital and analogue inputs/outputs.
  • Compatible with various fieldbus systems.
  • Backup solution with cable connection.
  • Supports multiple terminal and receiver unit systems.

General Data
  • Digital and analogue functions vary by functionality.
  • LED options: White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue.
  • Display options: Character or graphical display.
  • Rechargeable battery with typical 20-hour operating time.
  • Dimensions and weight vary by configuration.
  • IP65 standard, IP66 optional.
  • Operating temperature: -25°C to +60°C.
  • Operating distance: Approx. 200 m line of sight.

Approvals & Standards
Cavotec systems comply with international regulations, are CE marked, and can be used with FCC Part 90 approved radios. They adhere to the Machinery Directive and comply with IEC 60204 and ISO 13849 standards.

Contact Information
For further information, contact your local Cavotec Sales Office or visit cavotec.com.

Disclaimer
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Catalog excerpts

MC-3-5/MC-3-6-1

Radio Remote Control Systems Cavotec wants to contribute to a future world that is cleaner, safer and more efficient by providing innovative connection solutions for ships, aircraft and mobile equipment today. For more than 30 years, Cavotec has engineered advanced radio remote control systems in close co-operation with customers worldwide. Benefits • Both units share the same platform, and the MC-3-6 offers greater functionality. • The MC-3-6 uses a twin-battery connection that allows them to be replaced without switching off the terminal, (Hot Swap), which is essential for continuous operation. • Digital and analogue functions. • Suitable for the harshest of environments. • High mechanical and chemical resistance due to moulded housing design. • Ergonomically designed for all types of long distance operations. • Operator terminal layouts are configured according to application and customer requirements: - Can be fitted with analogue or digital joysticks, push-buttons toggle switches and rotary switches. - Safety features with start-stop push-button, On/Off switch. - Optional: LEDs and ASCII / graphical displays and cable back-up. MC-3-5 fitted with one multi-axis joysticks MC-3-6 customised layout and legend plate • Cranes (overhead, portal, tower, loading arms, hydraulic, L.A.R.S), ship davits. • Off shore: oil skimmers, drilling rigs, catwalks, raiser chute, roughneck, BOP, ROV systems, pipe handlers, A-frames. • General industry: forestry winches, recovery vehicles, concrete pumps, conveyor belts, fire fighting systems, fuelling systems, theater and stage equipment. • Mining: drag lines, shovels, stackers, reclaimers, overhea

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MC-3-5/MC-3-6-2

Radio Remote Control Systems – MC-3-5/MC-3-6 Technical characteristics Terminal MC-3-5/MC-3-6 • Complete operational control with unique signal encoding prevents unintended movements. • Activity check on start up to guarantee safe operations. • Stop relay activation in only 50 mS. • Digital and analogue feedback. • Redundant radio solution. • License free frequency with low power outputs. • PLC functionality for interlocking, sequencing and timing functions programmed directly without additional hardware. Receiver Unit • The MC-IRX receiver unit is highly flexible as it can have multiple digital...

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