RANGER Bellypack Systems overview

Bellypack RANGER Systems

Product page: RANGER Remote Control Systems for Hydraulics 

Our belly pack RANGER systems are a simple, cost-effective way to retrofit a wireless remote on a manual hydraulic system with 4 to 6 axes of variable speed control.

The package is supplied with electrical actuators to stroke the valves in both directions, and all hardware to connect the actuators to the valve handles or linkages. The actuators are connected to the receiver with a premade harness.

The belly pack RANGER is fast and smooth; it responds in 0.05 seconds and feathers all of the crane functions. Installation is simple with our illustrated manual.

Four or six proportional paddles control the winch and boom, and additional toggle switches drive the auxiliary functions and boom speed selection. There is a key switch mounted on the side for turning the transmitter on and off, as well as starting the engine. Side-mounted, sealed pushbuttons are used for increasing and decreasing the engine RPM, as well as for the horn. Enable buttons are on the transmitter and are required to be pressed in order to operate the crane, as a safety feature along with the Emergency Stop switch. The belly pack transmitter has the ability to run over an included tether cable in the event of a dead battery, and all functions can be manually controlled on the receiver/control box, or even using the manual levers.

Kar-Tech’s radios are proven safe and secure. The CAN actuators that control the valves are fast and precise to 0.01” with 90 pounds of force. They are environmentally hardened for all weather. An internal clutch allows the local operation of the valve handles without any effort when not in active wireless operation. This control is tough – all electronics are silicone dip-coated or encapsulated, every switch, joystick, and enclosure is sealed, and the transmitter is molded out of a high-impact rated plastic ready to take a beating on a job site. If you need additional functionality, custom configurations are available by request.


Each Bellypack RANGER System includes the following components:


PACKER Series Radio Transmitter

The PACKER transmitter is molded out of a high-impact plastic that’s durable from -40 to +185F (as are all components, including the electronics!). It contains switches for winch speed, and boom speed, and two for basket leveling (or use them for an auxiliary function).

It has either four or six fully proportional paddles for smooth control of your winch, boom elevation, boom rotation, and boom extension. The six-paddle version adds paddles for upper and lower boom elevation and extension, normally for knuckle-boom cranes. There are the enable horn, RPM pushbuttons, an E-Stop switch, and a three-position key switch for power and engine start – just like your car.

It runs off of internal rechargeable batteries that provide approximately 20 hours of operating life between charges. A high-quality padded shoulder strap is included.


Radio Receiver

This radio receiver module directly drives the actuators, crane switches, and all engine functions with two simple plug-and-play front-panel mounted sealed connectors. It provides all outputs based on transmitter commands. The ARM-powered receiver is housed in a sealed polycarbonate enclosure with industry-standard sealed Deutsch connectors. All I/O are protected against reverse battery connections, transient voltage spikes, short circuits, and overloads.

The system has an onboard backlit 2×16 character display for easy setup and configuration, manual backup, diagnostics, calibration, and histogram, driven by four sealed pushbutton switches. In addition to driving the actuators, it has multiple outputs for various throttle control types, and outputs for engine start, engine stop, horn, and basket tilt (or auxiliary). RS-232 is on-board for configuration as well.


12/24V Linear Actuators

These CAN-enabled actuators provide 90 pounds of force with a 3” maximum stroke and built-in processor for precise control of hydraulic valves. They have an internal clutch to enable freewheeling back to the center position when the joystick is released or power is lost as a safety feature, and are fully weather-sealed.


Bellypack RANGER Mounting Hardware Kit

Mounting Hardware Kit

This kit is comprised of adjustable linkage rods and clevises for connecting the actuators to the valve handles. The steel bracket is supplied by the installer.


Pre-Made Wiring Harness

This pre-made harness is designed to snap into each system component for an effortless installation with two sealed toggle switches for left and right pedestal remote power. All wires and connectors are labeled for easy identification. All sealed connectors are used, and cables are loomed together where required for a clean, plug and play installation. Crane connections such as RPM, horn, etc. are terminated in flying leads.


Check out how easily we retrofit this TEREX BT-3870-S Crane
with our CAN RANGER 4: Bellypack Ranger System


Want more information…?

Email us at [email protected]  for full installation and operation manuals.

Benefits of Eagle Signal’s CT4 SERIES

by Haleigh Rozier | May 22, 2018

Eagle Signal manufactures electronic timer, electromechanical timer, and other devices. Within the electromechanical family is the HQ4 series of percentage timers. Percentage timers are a type of repeat cycle device that is compact and long-lasting. The HQ4 series is a unique timer that can function as an on delay, off delay, interval timer or repeat cycle device. Eagle Signal offers this accurate, economical, enclosed timer for a wide range of applications. Specifically, those where repetitive ON times of a fixed cycle requires adjustability. This series is a panel mounted unit with an exposed dial. The load relays’ seal protects against the environment. The HQ4 proves to be durable in industries such as chemical, feeding, irrigation controls, electric heaters, and motor controls. Recently, Eagle Signal developed an improved version of the HQ4 Series called the Cycl-Time® or CT4 Series.

CT4 series cycl-time percent timer/

The CT4 offers improved features including resolution, potentiometer, ease of setting, torque, safety, sealings, and wiring. Also, the Cycl-Time®’s resolution is more defined. For example, the colors of the faceplate offer more contrast for reading the time settings. With 100 ticks around the dial rather than 50, the CT4’s percentage options are more precise than the HQ4. The torque of the Cycl-Time® dial is more resistant to change than before. Once the timer is set, it will not rotate any further without intentional force from the user. These features combine to make the timer more accurate and easier to set. Safety is always the greatest concern when designing any product. The Cycl-Time® has a plastic guard over the terminal block to protect the user’s fingers from exposure to contractors. This percentage timer is ideal for applications environmental factors would usually cause concern. These features provide a longer lasting product and additional safety. The wiring and electrical connections of the HQ4 was also updated for the CT4. It now has four electrical connections, rather than seven, all in a straight line on the back of the body of the timer. As mentioned before, this timer is made to panel mounted. Eagle Signal continues to design the most accurate, economical, and reliable products in the industry. The HQ4 and Cycl-Time® Series are both exceptional devices fit for their specific applications. Cycl-Time® proves to be a respectable replacement option to the HQ4 Series.

CT4 Series CYCL-TIME Percent Timer

Magnetically or RFID-coded safety sensors provide contactless security for doors, hoods and flaps

For any machine requiring a fixed guard-door or cover, the YSR series ensures reliable state monitoring (door open or closed). Thanks to their serial connection capability, YSR types are particularly suitable for applications using multiple sensors, such as long packaging or assembly lines. These RFID-coded devices are classified type 4 according to ISO 14119.

RFID technology enables the user to assign a unique code to each sensor and actuator system, which greatly reduces the risk of tampering. YSR sensors can also be connected in series via the OSSD output and inputs, allowing up to 30 sensors to connect with just one relay or controller.

Since each sensor can provide individual feedback, it is possible to identify which guard-doors are open and which are closed. This is particularly useful when many sensors are connected in series.

The YSR series is part of a range of non-contact safety sensors used to monitor guard-doors, hoods or covers. Thanks to non-contact switching and coded RFID communication, the service life of these compact sensors is very long. Housings are ECOLAB-approved and rated to IP6K9K, making them suitable for washdown applications.

Safety level is category 4 according to ISO 13849-1.

Download datasheets:
Safety Magnetic Sensors YSM-xxK4-MxxN-xxxx
Safety RFID Sensors YSR-xxK4-xESE-xxxx

Product Product type + Safety level  Datasheet
Contrinex product finder YSR-22K4-TESE-P012

YSR-22K4-RESE-C050

605-000-760

RFID sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSR-22K4-TESE-P012

YSR-22K4-RESE-P012

605-000-762

RFID sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSR-22K4-TESE-P012

YSR-22K4-TESE-C050

605-000-761

RFID sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSR-22K4-TESE-P012

YSR-22K4-TESE-P012

605-000-763

RFID sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3

Safety Magnetic Sensors

For any machine requiring a fixed guard-door or cover, the YSM series ensures reliable state monitoring (door open or closed). A magnetically coded system (type 4 according to ISO 14119) makes the YSM series immune to mutual interference and highly resistant to tampering. It is also possible to mount the actuator behind a stainless steel plate, which further reduces accessibility.

The YSM series is part of a range of non-contact safety sensors used to monitor guard-doors, hoods or covers. Thanks to non-contact switching and coded communication, the service life of these compact sensors is very long. Housings are ECOLAB-approved and rated to IP6K9K, making them suitable for washdown applications.

Safety level is category 4 according to ISO 13849-1.

Download datasheets:
Safety Magnetic Sensors YSM-xxK4-MxxN-xxxx
Safety RFID Sensors YSR-xxK4-xESE-xxxx


Available Products

Product name Product type + Safety level Datasheet
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

605-000-751

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MEAN-P012

605-000-755

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MEFL-C050

605-000-771

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MEFN-C050

605-000-749

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MEFN-P012

605-000-753

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MSAN-C050

605-000-750

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MSAN-P012

605-000-754

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MSFN-C050

605-000-748

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-22K4-MSFN-P012

605-000-752

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-78K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-78K4-MEAN-C050

605-000-757

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-78K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-78K4-MEAN-P012

605-000-759

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-78K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-78K4-MEFL-C050

605-000-772

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-78K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-78K4-MEFN-C050

605-000-756

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
Contrinex product finder YSM-78K4-MEAN-C050

YSM-78K4-MEFN-P012

605-000-758

Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3

 

SAFETINEX light curtains

To speed up delivery to our North American customers, Contrinex is now manufacturing our highly popular SAFETINEX line of light curtains in the USA! Each Safetinex product is hand-assembled, tested for quality and accuracy, pressurized and verified right in our newly expanded Texas location. Call (866) 289 2899 to order your kit today.

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The newly developed YBB Type 2 series comprises a complete range of 30 mm resolution hand protection devices for all your Type 2, PL c, SIL 1 applications.
The rugged aluminum housing and PMMA screen are suitable for applications in almost any kind of industrial environments. Quick and simple installation is achieved by 5-pin M12 connector, integrated alignment aids, and the mounting brackets also included.

  • Robust housing
  • Simple wiring and installation
  • Protective heights from 150 mm to 1827 mm
  • Operating distance up to 12 m

566x281px_safety_hand_protection_appTECHNICAL DATA

  • Supply voltage: 24 VDC +/-20%
  • Protection class: IP 65 + IP 67
  • Operating temperature: 0…50°C
  • Safety rating: Type 2, category 2, PL c, SIL 1
  • Resolution: 30 mm
  • Output: 2 x PNP
  • Certification: TÜV SÜD, CE

Labeling machines
For the operators of fully automated product labeling machines, the hazard involved is mostly slight.
If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, a protected machine opening can be used to interrupt the conveyor or material feeding as well as the labeling process itself as soon as an operator reaches into the protective field of the light curtain.
Furthermore, the same installation can be used to detect a material jam or products that have tipped over.

  • Simple wiring with standard M12 connectors
  • Ingress protection degree IP 65 + IP 67
  • Easy-to-use mounting brackets included

Pick-and-place robots
Many pick and place tasks are performed with the help of small robots, which represent a relatively modest hazard to staff. If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, the robot arm movements can simply be stopped if an operator reaches into the process during operation.
This then protects very effectively both the operator and the machinery.

  • Cost-effective and safe solution
  • Robust mechanical design
  • Operating distance up to 12 m

Laser cutting machines with moving tables
Laser cutters with fast-moving tables holding the working pieces represent a risk to machine operators. A safety light curtain can be considered to prevent people from reaching into or entering the ongoing process. In case of intrusion during a potentially dangerous phase, table movement can be stopped promptly.
If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, the protection is very effective. In addition, a direct view onto the working process is possible with no physical barriers that complicate access to the machine or finished parts.

  • Protective heights available from 150 mm to 1827 mm
  • Quick response time allows installation close to the working process
  • Mirror columns available for multi-side protection
Product name Product type + Safety level Datasheet
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-0150-G012

YBB-14K4-0150-G012

630-400-027

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-0250-G012

630-400-028

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-0400-G012

630-400-029

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-0500-G012

630-400-030

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-0700-G012

630-400-031

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-0800-G012

630-400-032

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-0900-G012

630-400-033

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-1000-G012

630-400-034

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-1200-G012

630-400-035

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-1300-G012

630-400-036

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-1400-G012

630-400-037

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-1600-G012

630-400-038

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14K4-1000-G012

YBB-14K4-1700-G012

630-400-039

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14R4-0150-G012

YBB-14R4-0150-G012

630-000-106

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14R4-0250-G012

YBB-14R4-0250-G012

630-000-107

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
Contrinex product finder YBB-14R4-0250-G012

YBB-14R4-0400-G012

630-000-108

Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4