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CraneChief™

Crane Remote Control Transmitter

The CraneChief™ is the ideal solution for Overhead Cranes, Ship loaders, Mobile equipment, and many other industrial applications. It has a rugged, weather-resistant design with on-board diagnostics for ease of maintenance and equipment up-time. The robust 2-way, 900MHz Frequency Hopping RF Link provides secure communication to the Receiver.

Each 
CraneChief™ transmitter is specifically designed for your operation requirements to maximize the Safety and Efficiency of each application. Control Chief Corporation provides unsurpassed support to keep your operation up and running seamlessly.

Features

FCC Part15 900MHz, duplex RF technology
FCC Part15 900MHz, duplex RF technology
Enhanced 7.4V Lithium-Ion Battery
Enhanced 7.4V Lithium-Ion Battery
Sealed, weather resistant enclosure
Sealed, weather resistant enclosure
Less than 4.5lbs. fully provisioned
Less than 4.5lbs. fully provisioned
Self-diagnostics mode
Self-diagnostics mode
Motion Enable feature configurable
Motion Enable feature configurable
Secure Select - Universal capability to reduce spare equipment needs
Secure Select - Universal capability to reduce spare equipment needs
Wide variety of custom switch configurations available
Wide variety of custom switch configurations available
Compatible with new and existing Advantage™ and Advantage plus+™ receivers
Compatible with new and existing Advantage™ and Advantage plus+™ receivers
Optional Color LCD Display for Data feedback on the transmitter
Optional Color LCD Display for Data feedback on the transmitter
CraneChief Transmitter
CraneChief Transmitter

CUSTOM CONFIGURATIONS

CraneChief Transmitter
The CraneChief™  is fully customizable with a variety of controls, displays, and functions.

Color LCD Display

CraneChief Transmitter
  • Radio signal strength indicator
  • Crane ID # with security select
  • Scale weight data
  • Temperature(s)
  • Drive fault indication
  • Motor current data
  • Machine status
  • Wind speed
  • Can display up to 12 messages (12 characters each)
  • Many other custom data inputs

Specifications

 

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Technical Specifications  
Dimensions 9.84 x 6.45 inches (24.9936 x 16.383 cm) (W x H)
Weight Less than 3.5 lbs (1.597 kg) including battery
Range 500-1000+ feet, environment dependent
Operating Environment -20°F to 140°F (-30°C to +60° C)
Frequency FCC Part 15 type accepted
Unlicensed band 900 MHz (2-way)
Material Reinforced, Glass Filled Nylon
Antenna Internal
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack (7.4V nominal per pack)
Compatability Compatible with Advantage Series receivers

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CONTACT CONTROL CHIEF FOR VERIFICATION.

Receivers

CraneChief Transmitter

Advantage Series

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.

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CraneChief Transmitter

CraneChief™ Advantage plus+ Receiver

Advantage Plus+ Wireless Reciever is fully customizable.  This allows for larger or custom configurations that will meet the most
challenging applications.

Advantage Series

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.

CraneChief™ Advantage plus+ Receiver

Advantage Plus+ Wireless Reciever is fully customizable.  This allows for larger or custom configurations that will meet the most challenging applications.

Documentation

CraneChief™ Product Sheet

Advantage Series Product Sheet

Advantage Series Product Sheet

Customer Connected Booklet

Sales

Sales Manager Mark’s greatest joy is helping the customers find solutions to complex problems. With an engineering background and 28 years with Control Chief, if a customer can dream it up, Mark can help them achieve it!

Mark Childs

Sales Manager
Mark’s greatest joy is helping the customers find solutions to complex problems. With an engineering background and 28 years with Control Chief, if a customer can dream it up, Mark can help them achieve it!
Industrial Sales Consultant Nicole is focused on meeting her customer’s needs. She’ll be meeting customers at trade shows, visiting our customer facilities in the field, and determining the products that can best suit your needs.

Nicole Alter

Industrial Sales Consultant
Nicole is focused on meeting her customer’s needs. She’ll be meeting customers at trade shows, visiting our customer facilities in the field, and determining the products that can best suit your needs.

Sales

Sales Manager Mark’s greatest joy is helping the customers find solutions to complex problems. With an engineering background and 28 years with Control Chief, if a customer can dream it up, Mark can help them achieve it!

Mark Childs

Sales Manager
Mark’s greatest joy is helping the customers find solutions to complex problems. With an engineering background and 28 years with Control Chief, if a customer can dream it up, Mark can help them achieve it!
Industrial Sales Consultant Nicole is focused on meeting her customer’s needs. She’ll be meeting customers at trade shows, visiting our customer facilities in the field, and determining the products that can best suit your needs.

Nicole Alter

Industrial Sales Consultant
Nicole is focused on meeting her customer’s needs. She’ll be meeting customers at trade shows, visiting our customer facilities in the field, and determining the products that can best suit your needs.

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