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TIME MULTIPLE SHARED TECHNOLOGY
& OTHER CONTROL OPTIONS

‘Time Multiple Shared’ technology allows up to four systems to operate on a single frequency by employing advanced data compression techniques. It is structured to minimize the actual ‘on-air’ time of any single transmission. This allows for multiple transmissions having a minimal response time and thus being able to share a common frequency.
The TMS system is designed so that a transmitter will send a signal for a predetermined ‘on’ time, and will then turn off. The length of this ‘on’ time is referred to as a ‘data burst’ or ‘packet.’ It is programmed into the TMS system software.
The packet length is a function of the quantity of data to be sent and the data (or baud) rate. Once the packet is sent, the transmitter turns ‘off’ and reverts to a ‘standby’ mode. This allows time for the other transmitters to send their data on the same frequency.
TMS adds as much as 40% to the life of a battery as compared to continuous carrier systems. Because the frequency related parts are common to several systems, excess inventory is unnecessary.
To summarize, TMS:

Allows up to 4 systems to ‘time share’ one radio frequency
Simplifies frequency coordinator’s task of reviewing, assigning, approving channels
Increases battery life
Reduces spares requirements
Operates at 4800 baud to minimize system response time
Uses advanced synthesized technology that is programmable into any number of predetermined frequencies.

ACCESS CODE PLUG OPTION
For a receiver and a transmitter unit to communicate with one another, each has to be set to the same access code. An access code plug is a ‘Cannon’-type plug that is placed onto a mating receptacle to allow for an easy change of access code.
Without the plug, the transmitter case has to be opened and the switch that is mounted on a microcomputer module must be reset manually. With the plug, however, there is no need to open up the transmitter: similarly configured transmitters can easily be interchanged among systems simply by swapping the plugs.
Universal Spare Transmitters (USTs) can be brought online quickly by removing the plug from the main transmitter and placing it on the UST’s receptacle. This option is available on both the TMS and continuous carrier systems.

‘CONTROLLED RANGE PLUS’ OPTION
An option for the 8-K and 10-K series of radio remote controls is ‘Controlled Range Plus,’ which provides a ‘circle of safety’ with regard to the crane being operated or being permitted to start. Outside the circle, pre-selected crane movements are automatically disabled, thus ensuring close control.
The ‘Controlled Range Plus’ transmitter is mounted inside the main control transmitter and transmits its own distinct signal as soon as the power switch or the start switch is turned on. ‘Controlled Range Plus’ may operate either by radio control or infrared.
The system can be made to disable all functions or just selected functions as determined by the required operational parameters. When the operator is out of the predetermined range of the system, those functions that were programmed to be disabled will be disabled.

PITCH & CATCH OPERATION OPTION
The pitch & catch feature allows a crane to be controlled by two different transmitters on a first-come/first-serve basis.
The first operator may gain control of the crane and use it for as long as he keeps his transmitter ‘on.’ While he is in control, the second operator is automatically locked out.
When the first operator wishes to release control of the crane, he will signal his intent to the second operator. The first operator will relinquish control by turning ‘off’ his transmitter. The second operator will turn on his transmitter and press and release the start button.
The second operator will have now gained control of the system and a smooth transfer of control will have taken place.

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