Radio remote controls are an integral part of modern manufacturing plants and operations. They allow operators to manage machinery and equipment from a safe distance while reducing the need for direct human interaction with potentially hazardous machines. Radio remote controls also enable precise equipment control, leading to improved efficiency and less risk of operator error. With additional protection like Black Channel Communication, radio remote controls become even more secure and reliable.

Overview of Black Channel Communications

Black Channel Communication is a communication technology used to ensure the reliability of transmitted signals within control systems, particularly in manufacturing plants. This communication strategy involves the use of a functional safety protocol that operates on a separate, dedicated channel (the “black channel”) to verify the integrity of transmitted signals.

How Black Channel Communications Works  

Black Channel Communication revolutionizes how signals are transmitted in control systems by utilizing a dedicated, functional safety protocol that operates independently of noncritical communication channels. This safety protocol inspects the integrity of signals sent across the ‘black channel’. Functioning independently ensures that even if the noncritical channel is compromised or experiences interference, the safety protocol remains unscathed, thus providing a failsafe mechanism.

How the Black Channel Enhances Safety  

Another aspect of Black Channel Communication is the safety mechanisms to verify outgoing and incoming data sequencing. The sequencing mechanisms ensure that the correct data is processed in a very particular order. This technology is especially beneficial in high-stakes environments like manufacturing plants, where the slightest error or interruption can have far-reaching consequences. Its application is vital in systems where safety is paramount, as it can detect and react to any interference or corruption of the data.

Implementing Black Channel Communication can improve safety and efficiency metrics, especially in large manufacturing plants. For example, consider a plant experiencing occasional signal interference within its control systems, leading to sporadic operational glitches and potential safety hazards. With Black Channel Communication integrated into its radio remote control systems, the functional safety protocol can monitor the integrity of critical data, immediately detecting errors and taking necessary, safe approaches to correcting the problem. As a result, the instances of operational glitches will drop, thereby enhancing overall safety. Additionally, the newfound reliability of the plant’s control systems improves production efficiency by minimizing downtime.

Partner for Safe and Reliable Radio Remote Controls

Black Channel Communication is a technology that strengthens safety and efficiency within manufacturing plants and beyond. Ensuring the integrity of signals transmitted via radio remote control eliminates the risk of interference or corruption that can lead to operational glitches and potential safety hazards.

We selected radio remote controls enhanced with black channel communication to provide a robust solution for protecting control signals from unauthorized access or tampering. Products include Remtron and Safe-D-Stop.

wireless remote control for irregation

A sprinkler system generally consists of a powerful pump – for example, the pump that pumps out the water from a ditch. When the computer indicates that the spray gun has finished with its program, the pump is expected to stop immediately.

This is done with the help of an Aquarius transmitter and an Aquarius receiver.

Aquarius M2M system

The Aquarius is programmed as a transmitter that receives a signal from the spray gun and sends it to the pump (at a distance of 700 meters!) which then directly shuts down. All this without human intervention, without the touch of a button.

This solution comes from the demand for a stable communication signal that the user can always trust. Tyro Remotes offers this guarantee with the M2M control systems based on the latest radiographic technology.

Machine-to-machine

The term ‘M2M’ or ‘Machine to Machine’ stands for the communication between machines without any human intervention.

Slurry mixing, pumping, filling-in, and separation (e.g. of stones), all this happens on the farm premises before the pump is disconnected and the slurry tank is taken to the fields. A specialized German machine manufacturer decided to make a filling station for the above-mentioned process.

Automated filling process with radio remote control

The filling station is both stationary and as well as mobile. Due to the help of a wireless M2M remote control, the filling process is fully automated.

Remotely activated slurry pump

The filling station comprises a pump that pumps out the slurry from the pit and a separator that filters it. After filtration, the pump fills the slurry in the tank. When the farmer or the contractor comes with the empty tank to the filling station, he docks the suction arm of the slurry tank to the pump. Thereafter, he activates the slurry pump with the compact hand-held transmitter. The pump starts filling the slurry into the tank.

Communication between the radio control receiver and transmitter

Once the slurry tank is full, a sensor sends an input signal to the M2M transmitter mounted on the slurry tank. This M2M transmitter then automatically with the help of wireless communication sends a signal to the M2M wireless receiver that is mounted on the pump. Once the signal is received, the pump gets turned off automatically.

No maintenance requiring cables

Without cumbersome and fragile cables, the whole filling process is wirelessly managed. This provides the user of the slurry tank the necessary time savings as he need not to monitor the filling process himself. This gives him the flexibility to go away from the pump with complete peace of mind!

Aquarius M2M system

The Aquarius/Aquarius M2M system is especially suitable for this application since the electronics of the receivers are 100% waterproof and are protected against the effects of dirt, moisture, and strong ammonia vapors. It is, therefore, an industrial wireless system that is perfect for this application.

Unleashing Efficiency and Safety for Your Operations  

When it comes to system design and integration for mobile equipment, we are the industry leader. We take a comprehensive approach, partnering with the Engine OEM and the Machine OEM to enhance productivity, maximize uptime, and prioritize safety.

Our integrated solutions cater to the needs of both the machine OEM and the end user. For instance, we offer durable plug-and-play subsystems, including engine control panels with variable speed capabilities, wireless machine control, and cloud-based remote monitoring and diagnostics. Our CANbus-based hardware seamlessly ties it all together with optimized wire harnesses, sensors, and HMI products.

No matter your mobile equipment application, we’ve got you covered. We start by thoroughly understanding your requirements, specifications, and scope of work. Next, our team of experienced application engineers, project managers, and product experts will collaborate with you throughout the development process.

Mobile Equipment Applications

Airport ground support

Cable reels

Concrete line pumps

Generators

Industrial cleaning

Light towers and signs

Road maintenance

Water pumps

Wood chippers

Aerial work platforms

Bulk feed trailers

Car transport

Concrete mixers

Concrete volumetric mixers

Digger derricks

Fire apparatus

Hook lifts

Knuckle boom cranes

Service truck cranes

Tow recovery

Trailer axle steering

Vacuum trucks

Excavators

Mobile conveyors

Paving equipment

Rock crushers and screeners

Wheel loaders

Forwarders

Harvesters

Horizontal boring

Skid steer loaders

Stump grinders

Trenching

mobile wood chipper cutting logs

Bale wrappers

Frost protection

Harvesters

Mobile conveyors

Mulchers

Planters

Seed tenders

Sprayers

Turf placement

 

Conveyors

Drills

Feeder breakers

General dewatering

Generators

LHDs and Light towers

Network/Communications

Rock breakers

Roof bolters

Shotcrete sprayer

Wheel dozers