The document discusses various options available for HBC radio controls, including safety features like front panel lighting, tandem operation of cranes, pre-selection of trolleys/hoists, catch-release for crane sharing, electronic keys for quick activation of spare transmitters, user identification, infrared activation, shock detection, roll detection, zero-g detection, implausible command detection, orthogonal and micro drives, intelligent roll-over bars, feedback via displays, live video transmission, vibration alarms, and enabling switches. These options aim to improve safety, efficiency, comfort and control for applications like concrete pumps, excavators, cranes and other machinery.

1. HBC Smart Options
Safety. Efficiency. Comfort.
Quality in Control.

2. The right feature
for each demand.
From concrete pumps to skip lorries and construction cranes, from special lawn
mowers to bucket excavators and rail-installation machinery: HBC radio controls are
in high demand for many different applications around the world. As a result, the
demands on the product are diverse. With ideally suitable radio systems, we meet
such requirements perfectly.
Besides an enormous range of available product variants and operating elements,
we can rely on a comprehensive set of additional HBC Smart Options. Whether it is
a need for specific safety requirements or a sophisticated frequency management
system, or the need to have the crane’s functionality optimized and have downtime
kept to a minimum: we have the right features available.
HBC customers benefit from an enormous additional value because they work with
a high-performance radio control in best quality that is tailor-made to their specific
application. Work becomes easier, more efficient and safer!

3. Front panel lighting
Perfect vision in bad light.
With the front panel lighting, several LEDs that are integrated into the roll-over bar
can be activated by a switch or a push button. The operating elements on the front
panel are perfectly visible and potential dangers resulting from incorrect operation
of the radio control, caused by impaired vision, can now be prevented. This feature
helps the operator to keep an overview in complete darkness or in working environ-
ments with bad light conditions.
The function is available for the spectrum series.

4. Tandem operation
Ideal for long
or heavy loads.
The tandem operation enables the simultaneous control
of up to 4 cranes with a single transmitter. This proven,
reliable feature is therefore ideal if the capacity of a
single crane is not sufficient for the transportation of
an exceptionally heavy load. At the same time, it is the
perfect choice for the transportation of long or bulky
loads such as steel beams.
By mounting the load on 2 or more crane hooks,
the load weight can be equally allocated, avoiding
the dangerous tilting of the load. This considerably
enhances working safety!
The selection of the required cranes is made by means
of a rotary or selection switch. The labeling of the
operating elements clearly indicates which cranes are
currently selected.
Available for all HBC crane controls (except orbit,
cubix and radiomatic®
pilot).
Crane pre-selection by rotary switch.

5. In order to eliminate dangers in tandem operation of several cranes, a reliable cross-
communication between the cranes has to be ensured. If a safety-relevant function
on a crane (e. g. “raise hoist” in case of overload) is blocked, it causes the other
cranes to react accordingly. If the operator moves one crane in tandem operation
into the region of the limit switch, the crane movement function on the other crane
is stopped as well.
focus C is an intelligent choice for the implementation of crane cross-communication.
This is how it works:
A focus C module for cross-communication is installed on each crane bridge in
addition to the radio receiver. Information-exchange between cranes is implemented
by these modules. They are connected to their respective receivers via CAN inter-
faces. Using CAN technology saves time for wiring and allows for the reduction of
logic equipment.
The amount of information that can be exchanged via cross-communication depends
on the number of respective inputs on the radio receiver. HBC-radiomatic offers a
broad range of possibilities according to the customer’s demands.
focus C
Safe communication for cranes
in tandem operation.
Compact design: the focus C module.

6. Pre-selection of trolley / hoist
Easy, safe, efficient.
HBC radio controls are perfect for the control of cranes
with 2 trolleys / hoists. If the capacity of a single hoist is
not sufficient for the transportation of a load, the crane
operator can conveniently add another hoist by using
the radio control. By using both trolleys simultaneously,
bulky or extra-wide loads can also be handled safely.
Pre-selection by switch / button
The requested trolleys / hoists are easily selected with
a rotary switch or a selection button. The position of the
selection switch or special LEDs inform the operator
about which trolleys / hoists are currently selected.
Pre-selection by push
button.
Pre-selection by rotary
switch.
Pre-selection by joystick.
Pre-selection by joystick
(relative trolley pre-selection)
With this version, the trolleys / hoists are directly selected
by a joystick. First, the operator activates the “relative
trolley pre-selection” with the respective operating
element. Trolley pre-selection is now available through
the lateral axis of the hoist joystick. The trolley / hoist
can now be controlled by left or right movement of the
joystick. If both are to be controlled simultaneously,
the operator simply leaves the joystick in the middle
position.
The pre-selection by button / switch is available
for all HBC crane controls (except orbit and
cubix). Pre-selection by joystick is available for
all HBC systems with joysticks (except linus 4).

7. Catch-release
Crane sharing increases crane efficiency.
Example: activation by toggle switch.
With the catch-release function, 2 or more users
can alternately control 1 crane with 2 or more radio
controls. By means of a switch or a button, a crane
can be released and taken over by another operator.
This function can optimize crane utilization or even
eliminate the need for an additional crane by crane
sharing. Walking distances can be reduced for lifts on
long runways, considerably enhancing safety. Operators
now have the ability to easily pass control of the crane
to another operator with a better view of the situation.
Options such as extended catch-release (e. g. 3 operators
on 4 cranes) are also available.
This feature is available for all HBC crane controls
(except orbit, cubix, quadrix, radiomatic®
pilot).

8. radiomatic®
iON / iLOG
Easy service without downtime.
Transmitter with radiomatic®
iLOG.
The electronic keys radiomatic®
iON and radiomatic®
iLOG enable the quick activation of a spare transmitter
in case the original transmitter is damaged.
Data required for the activation of the radio system
such as the frequency and individual address codes are
stored on the radiomatic®
iON / iLOG. In service cases,
the key is simply removed from the original transmitter,
automatically deactivating the unit. The key is then
plugged / screwed into the spare transmitter. The data
contained on the key are transmitted and the radio
system is again operational. Expensive downtime is
a thing of the past! Another advantage: the data trans­-
mission is completely wireless, making both keys
basically wear-free.
radiomatic®
iON comes standard with vector pro,
linus 6 and technos and is optionally available for
patrol D.
radiomatic®
iLOG is standard for quadrix,
radiomatic®
pilot, keynote, micron 5 / 7, linus 4,
eco, technos 2 and the spectrum series.
Transmitter with radiomatic®
iON.

9. Depending on the customer’s wishes, the HBC data
logger stores different operational data, such as the
usage time of drive functions. It can be used separately
or in combination with the HBC user identification. In
this combination, data are collected individually for
each user. It is then easy to determine how long the
crane was used by which user and with which functions
the user has worked. In addition, it is also possible to
calculate the loads carried by individual cranes. The
collected data can be helpful in various situations, for
example in service cases.
The data are easily read out via a Bluetooth®
interface
and are visualized with a newly developed software.
The HBC data logger is available for all HBC
radio systems with CAN interface.
The user identification is based on a convenient login-
card (HBC Smart Card) in credit-card size. It is used
to activate the control and protects the system from
unauthorized use. In addition, it can be configured
individually.
It can be defined for each HBC Smart Card to which
machines the respective operator has access and which
functions they can use. User identification is the ideal
tool to lock safety-relevant functions for unauthorized
users and unlock them for authorized personnel.
User identification is available for the transmitters
quadrix, keynote, radiomatic®
pilot, micron 5 / 7,
linus 4, eco, technos 2 and the spectrum series.
User identification
Safe organization of
access rights.
HBC data logger
Useful information at
your disposal.
To activate the user identification, the card is simply held
in front of the transmitter.
The HBC data logger.

10. With radiomatic®
infrakey, the radio system can only be activated if there is an infrared
connection between the transmitter and the receiver. With this feature, the transmitter
is required to be in line of sight of its corresponding receiver. Dangers such as an
accidental activation of the system can be prevented.
The maximum range of the infrared beam is 20 meters; the angle of radiation is
about 30°.
This function is available for quadrix, micron 5 / 6 / 7, linus 4, eco,
technos 2 and the spectrum series, as well as for all HBC receivers (except
FSE 308 / 312).
radiomatic®
infrakey
Visual contact required.

11. In emergencies, these safety features can prevent the uncontrolled output of a
command and protect the operator from unintended movements of the machine.
Depending on the version ordered, the features can react in 3 different manners:
• The complete radio system is deactivated.
• Safety-relevant functions are deactivated.
• A previously defined function (e. g. crane horn) is activated.
radiomatic®
shock-off
This feature can be triggered if the transmitter receives a hard impact. If, for
example, the transmitter is hit by a hard object and is no longer under control,
radiomatic®
shock-off can quickly react and protect the operator.
radiomatic®
shock-off / roll-detect / zero-g
Outstanding safety features that help eliminate
potential danger.
radiomatic®
roll-detect
This function can detect if the transmitter is rolling and
react accordingly. The function can also be activated if
the transmitter is placed front-down for about 2 seconds.
radiomatic®
zero-g
This clever feature can be activated if the transmitter
is dropped or thrown, before an actual impact occurs.
Thus, unintended machine activity can be prevented if
the transmitter should fall down or is being thrown from
one operator to another.
radiomatic®
zero-g.radiomatic®
roll-detect.radiomatic®
shock-off. radiomatic®
zero-g.
The safety features are standard for radiomatic®
pilot and are optionally available for quadrix,
keynote, vector pro, micron 5 / 6 / 7, linus 4 / 6, eco, technos, technos 2 and the spectrum series.

12. This feature is activated if one or more joysticks are operated in an unrealistic
manner. If, for example, the operator actuates the joysticks erratically or successively
in different directions, the intelligent feature intervenes.
Depending on the ordered version, the feature can react in 3 different manners:
• The complete radio system is deactivated.
• Safety-relevant functions are deactivated.
• A previously defined function (e. g. crane horn) is activated.
This function protects the operator from potential dangers from fast or erratic crane /
machine movements that would result from such an improbable operation. At the
same time, the machine is protected from wear because abrupt movements are
avoided.
Automatic shut-off on implausible control
commands
The intelligent protection from unrealistic operation.
In order to prevent unnecessary work interruptions, the
automatic shut-off intervenes only after a sequence of
several questionable movement commands.
This function is available for the transmitter eco.

13. With the orthogonal drive option, the operator can only
move the crane / machine into the direction in which
they initially engaged the joystick. The operator will
have to return the joystick back to zero position before
another directional command can be activated.
When the orthogonal drive is activated, diagonal move-
ments are not possible. This is ideal for situations where
the operator has to maneuver through tight, narrow
spaces. With this option, dangerous situations caused by
unintentional diagonal movements are being prevented.
The orthogonal drive function is standard for
radiomatic®
pilot and available for all trans-
mitters with joysticks.
With the micro drive function, the speed of the crane /
machine can easily be limited to a preselected level.
Even if the joystick is fully engaged, the operator cannot
exceed this speed limit.
Thus, demanding drive maneuvers can be managed
with ease and inexperienced users can be protected
from potential dangers that can result from “speeding”.
The function is standard for radiomatic®
pilot and
available for all transmitters with joysticks.
Orthogonal drive
Keep on track.
Micro drive
Safe operation.

14. radiomatic®
iBAR stands for an intelligent roll-over bar. With this, the function range
of the control can be considerably expanded. The possibilities are numerous: for
example, radiomatic®
iBAR can be configured with many additional operating
elements, such as push buttons and rotary switches. In addition, LCDs for data
indication can be integrated.
This clever extra is available for the transmitters spectrum 2 and spectrum 3.
radiomatic®
iBAR
The intelligent roll-over bar.

15. Feedback via LED.
Feedback via 3.5" TFT.
Feedback via color LCD.
Feedback
More information, safety
and operating comfort.
The feedback option enables the indication of various crane / machine infor­mation,
error notifications and warnings on the transmitter. This ensures even more safety
and operating comfort.
Feedback via vibration alarm:
• Status and error messages, warnings.
• Available for the transmitters radiomatic®
pilot, micron 5 / 7, eco, technos 2 and
the spectrum series.
Feedback via LED:
• Status or error messages, warnings.
• Available for patrol S / D, quadrix, keynote, vector pro, micron 5, eco, technos,
technos 2 and the entire spectrum series.
Feedback via LCD or 3.5" TFT:
• Full graphical display.
• Easy customization.
• Weight and measuring data.
• Hook height.
• Rotating angle.
• Warnings, error messages.
• Numerous additional data available on request.
• Available for micron 6 / 7, technos, technos 2 (TFT), spectrum A / B / 3 and
spectrum D / E (TFT).

16. Live video transmission with video camera
Keeps track of all machine movements.
The live video transmission with video camera offers safe operation in complicated
working areas. This top feature works with up tp 8 video cameras simultaneously.
They can be installed in a good position on the machine or in the working environ-
ment and then transmit precise live images to the 3.5" TFT of the transmitter over
a separate radio link. The desired camera can be easily selected with a switch.
The resolution of the non-reflecting display is 320 x 240 pixels.
A special feature is the integrated day/night switching. As soon as the illumination
in the working area falls below a pre-determined value, the cameras automatically
activate several infrared LEDs. This means that the operator can also work when
it is dark!
In order to take perfect advantage of the versatile possibilities of the 3.5" TFT, a
simple switching is integrated into the new technology: if the operator no longer
needs the live camera view, they can switch back to the standard display view
with a toggle switch (available for technos 2, in preparation for spectrum D and
spectrum E).
The live video transmission is available for the
transmitters technos 2, spectrum D and
spectrum E.
The high-performance camera provides live images in
excellent resolution.

17. With the vibration alarm, the operator can be informed about critical conditions on
the machine as well as faults and potential dangers through the vibration of the
transmitter. This results in significantly enhanced safety because the operator can
react in time and prevent dangerous situations.
The information which is being indicated by the vibration alarm can be customized
to the specific application requirements. Common examples are pre-warnings for
high wind speeds or for impending excess crane loads. The critical value for acti-
vating the alarm function can also be set in accordance to the customer’s needs.
The vibration alarm comes standard with orbit, radiomatic®
pilot, micron 5 / 7 and
eco. It is optionally available for technos 2 and the spectrum series. Unless speci-
fied by the customer, this excellent feature will activate when the battery is running
low (exception: radiomatic®
pilot). Custom feedback indication is also available
as an option. For radiomatic®
pilot, the vibration of the transmitter indicates the
unlocking of the inclination function and the speed of the respective crane function.
If not needed, the vibration alarm can be deactivated.
Vibration alarm
Safety you can feel.

18. The enabling switch provides enhanced safety when
the machine is in setting, service or observation mode
as well as for machines with multiple operators.
In order to transmit control commands to the machine,
the operator has to keep the switch pushed into first
step. Only then the other operating elements on the
transmitter are unlocked. If the operator releases the
button or presses it into the second step (e. g. because
of a cramp in panic situations), all machine movements
are immediately stopped.
Enabling switch
Additional working safety.
With this, the operator is protected from dangerous
unintended machine movements in case he should
lose consciousness or no longer has control over the
transmitter.
If an application is controlled by more than one operator,
movement commands can only be performed if all opera-
tors keep the enabling switch pushed into first step.
Suitable transmitters:
patrol S / D, vector pro, eco, technos and the
spectrum series.
vector pro with enabling switch.patrol S with enabling switch.Enabling switch for the spectrum series.

19. focus C
When several cranes are used in tandem operation, a secure communication
between the cranes is essential. If, for example, one crane reaches the limit switch
and is stopped automatically, the other cranes need to be stopped as well. focus C
ensures a smooth crane communication in tandem operation. The use of a CAN
interface saves a great amount of wiring effort and thus valuable time.
focus D
Serving as an external antenna, focus D ensures an optimal radio connection for
radio systems with DECT technology.
focus T
As an external RF module, focus T offers a perfectly functioning radio connection,
even under difficult circumstances over a great distance. Depending on the working
situation, up to 15 modules can be installed in different positions. As additional radio
receivers, they receive all commands from the radio transmitter and relay it to the
central radio receiver. There, they are analyzed and sent to the crane / machine as
output commands. Obstacles in the radio path can thus be efficiently avoided and
even long distances can be bridged with ease.
The focus modules can be combined with all radiobus®
receivers.
focus modules
Optimal communication in
specific working situations.
Intelligent technologies in compact
dimensions.

20. radiomatic®
AFS
Fast and reliable.
AFS stands for Automatic Frequency Selection: when
the transmitter is activated, the system automatically
searches for a free radio channel. If another radio user
later activates a radio system on the same channel, all
the user has to do is shortly deactivate the transmitter
and activate it again. radiomatic®
AFS immediately
looks for a free radio channel and work can continue
without losing time.
radiomatic®
AFS is available for patrol S / D,
quadrix, keynote, vector pro, micron 5 / 6 / 7,
linus 4 (linear lever version only), linus 6, eco,
technos, technos 2 and the spectrum series.
Manual frequency switch
Simple and convenient.
With the manual frequency switch, the operator can easily switch to the next radio
channel by pushing a button. If this channel is also occupied, he can switch again.
There is a total of 16 frequency channels available.
The manual frequency switch is standard for all HBC systems (except orbit,
cubix, radiomatic®
pilot and linus 4). Alternatively, these systems remain
available with fixed frequency.
The function is activated by pushing the Start button. Example system
FST 727 spectrum A.

21. DECT
Renowned and comfortable.
DECT is an extremely convenient method for uninterrupted radio control
without frequency conflicts. This technology works on an exclusive
frequency band between 1880 – 1900 MHz in a self-optimizing
time division multiplex. The frequency management is completely
automatic: switching frequencies manually is not necessary; the
operator can work without interruptions.
DECT is available for quadrix, micron 5 / 7, linus 4 / 6 , eco,
technos, technos 2 and the spectrum series as well as all HBC
receivers.
radiomatic®
AFM
Maximum comfort.
AFM stands for the world’s first Automatic Frequency
Management by HBC-radiomatic: with its innovative
technology, the system constantly detects free radio
frequencies. If the radio frequency currently in use is
also occupied by another radio system, radiomatic®
AFM automatically switches to a free radio frequency
within a fraction of a second. The user can continue
work completely uninterrupted. With AFM, switching
the radio transmitter off and on is unnecessary.
radiomatic®
AFM is available for the
transmitters technos 2, spectrum 2,
spectrum B, spectrum 3, spectrum D
and spectrum E.
Example system FST 308 radiomatic®
pilot. Example system FST 736 spectrum B.
2.4 GHz technology
Intelligent and versatile!
The intelligent frequency management via 2.4 GHz technology has
many decisive advantages: the frequency management is already
integrated into the radio system and works completely automatic.
Manual frequency coordination with other radio users is not necessary,
which saves valuable time! In addition, the technology is approved
almost worldwide and thus extremely versatile.
The 2.4 GHz technology comes standard with orbit and
radiomatic®
pilot and is optionally available for all other HBC
radio transmitters (except cubix).

22. radiomatic®
CPS (= Continuous Power Supply) enables a battery exchange without
interrupting power. For this, the transmitter is equipped with two battery compart-
ments or an additional, integrated battery. By means of two LEDs, the operator can at
all times see which battery is in use or if a battery needs to be charged. If a battery
has to be charged, the process automatically switches to the battery in the second
compartment or the intergated battery. The radio system remains active. Thus the
feature is perfect for applications where long and continuous crane or machine
operations are required.
radiomatic®
CPS is optionally available for spectrum 3, spectrum D and
spectrum E.
radiomatic®
CPS
Changing the battery without
interrupting power.

23. Cable control allows the control of cranes and machinery
in areas with limited radio operability. For example, it is
sometimes possible that radio operation is prohibited on
a factory ground. This is where the HBC cable option is
the perfect alternative.
Cable control
The clever alternative.
By simply plugging in the cable, the operator establishes
a direct connection between the transmitter and the
receiver. The radio link is disabled. At the same time,
the power supply for the transmitter is provided by
the cable.
Suitable transmitters: linus 4 / 6, eco,
technos, technos 2 and the entire spectrum
series.
Suitable receivers: FSE 510, FSE 726 / 727 / 736 /
737 / 776 / 777 radiobus®
.
Example system
FST 727 spectrum 3.

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