For more than thirty-five years, Control Chief has been the leader in the development and manufacturing of products for radio remote control systems for industrial applications including wireless remote sensing, railroads, shipbuilding, mining, robotics, aircraft assembly, nuclear plants, overhead cranes, agricultural, aggregate, pumper, mobile, automation, forestry, entertainment and material handling.
Wireless Solutions From The Leader In Radio Remote Control Systems. Today, Control Chief is providing wireless upgrades, safety enhancements and improved maintenance through the use of
wireless technology within the Amusement and Entertainment (A & E) industry. Control Chief manufactures wireless radio remote control systems for industrial applications using conventional narrow band, advanced wide band, and PLC technology. In 1997 we formed an alliance with Rockwell Automation to develop wireless control solutions based on Allen-Bradley PLC technology.
This alliance provides clients with unique wireless control options unavailable with any other PLC technology. In addition to our wide range of products, our experienced team of employees offer the technical and sales support necessary to create the optimal control system for your application(s). We provide full written warranties for all products, plus replacement parts and complete repair service.
Control Chief's goal is to be your resource for safe, reliable, cost competitive, user friendly, efficient radio technology to control complex industrial operations. Control Chief's radio remote controls fall into the following categories:
LOCOMOTIVE REMOTE CONTROL
The MU & Go® is the first transportable, single cabinet locomotive radio remote control system designed for MU equipped locomotives. It is a safe, cost effective, transportable solution providing standard seamless MU connectivity for those who manage fleets of locomotives.
Train Chief® II is a sophisticated, reliable wireless remote control system developed for industrial rail switching and railroad applications. The Train Chief® II receiver featured on this page is a microprocessor based on Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC control system, which employs pneumatic hardware all installed into one small cabinet. Control Chief's Train Chief II system meets or exceeds FRA Advisory 2001-01) and AAR Standard S-5507
The Plug & Go® Advanced is the most innovative, state of the art Locomotive Remote Control offered today. It's transportable control enclosure can be used with one or more locomotives.
The Mercury Transmitter's design is field proven to be rugged and durable, with a custom encapsulated patch antenna for maximum performance. Reliable radio communication distances in excess of 3,500 feet can be achieved without the use of radio repeaters.
Control Chief's Lightweight OCUs
Control Chief's lightweight OCUs are designed to meet the demanding requirements of locomotive operators by providing an operator control unit that is easy to use, safe, rugged, dependable, and based on a commonly recognized configuration. The Lightweight OCUs meet these requirements with an ergonomic shape that eliminates sharp corners and accommodates an easy reach of all control switches. These features provide an intuitive operation scheme enabling operators to maintain their focus on yard movements.
The Lightweight OCU model BTRR is specifically designed for railroad operations incorporating our Brake/Throttle RCL system.
The Lightweight OCU model BTIND is specifically designed for locomotive switching operations incorporation brake throttle for industrial use
The Lightweight OCU model SCRR is specifically designed for Automatic Speed Control operations by Class-1 railroads.
RECEIVERS
The Advantage Series receiver utilizes a proprietary "PLC on a Chip" technology which allows for application specific ladder logic programming. The system is modular in design to provide both analog and digital input and output capabilities for various voltage and current conditions.
The MDR 8400 Remote Control Receiver is a microprocessor based control device which provides both relay and proportional command outputs. In designing the 8400, Control Chief’s engineers have combined over 35 years of industrial radio remote control experience with the advanced technology of proprietary software techniques and Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit hardware. The result is a digital radio remote control system where the signal is highly secure and the system is reliable and easily maintained.
8400 Series
Command Chief® is the first and only wireless remote control system with genuine PLC chassis integration. The Command Chief® raises the level of innovation of wireless remote control with the Allen-Bradley SLC 500 as the heart of the crane control system.
BELLY BOX TRANSMITTERS
The LJ is a lightweight transmitter that will communicate with our MDR-8400 and Advantage Series receivers. Its completely sealed injection molded case and low profile, stainless steel switches offers the flexibility to customize the switch options to fit your needs.
The TK6 transmitter brings advanced components together with a wireless radio remote control system for the most challenging industrial applications.
MODULES
Communicator® is an integrated wireless communication module providing real time control designed for the Allen-Bradley SLC500 controller. Control Chief's Safety Watchdog Module is specifically designed in conjunction with Communicator® to achieve a true "fail safe" operation.
High Current Relay Module This 10 Amp Relay Output Module is designed to allow for connection to loads of up to 10 amperes per relay contact with feedback capabilities.
Safety Watchdog Module offers another level of safety for both your employees and your equipment.
INFRARED TRANSMITTERS
The Raymote® infrared remote control improves safety and productivity. the Raymote® offers the convenience of wireless control with line of sight safety, without the possibility of radio interference. No FCC license required.
HAND HELD TRANSMITTERS
Summit Series®
The Summit Series SD 1500 and 2500 radios are an outstanding value, featuring a compact, 12-button transmitter and a full compliment of safety features. The pre-wired receiver makes installation and setup simple. Single and two speed, 5 motion transmitters available
The Summit Series SC 1400 and 2400Control Chief has established a new standard in the wireless industrial control market. This radio is an outstanding value, featuring a compact, 8-button transmitter and a full compliment of safety features. The pre-wired receiver makes installation and setup simple. Comes in single and two speed 4 motion designs
TeleChief® Series
TM2000, TM4000, and TM6000 are compact, hand-held transmitters with 2, 4 and 6 functions capable of wireless remote control at a distance over 300 feet.
The LX3000 is Control Chief's newest transmitter. The LX3000 is a wireless, battery operated, handheld unit designed to operate various industrial equipment.
RADIO CONTROL APPLICATION AREAS
Control Chief's radio remote controls can be used in a host of application areas. Some of these areas include:
Aggregate
Agriculture
Automation
Cranes
Entertainment
Forestry
Industrial
Infra Red
Locomotive
mining
Material Handling
Mobile
Rail Car Mover
Shipyard
Other Applications
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