Smaller and lighter than available alternatives, the Quadrix is robust and versatile

New crane control handset
December 13th 2006

Sole UK distributor for all HBC-radiomatic (HBC) radio control products, Crane Care, has launched the German manufacturer’s new Quadrix handset onto the domestic market. Smaller and lighter than available alternatives, the Quadrix is robust and versatile, offering quality, safety and performance.

With a standard range of 100m, the handset is ideal for controlling up to three two-step drives thanks to its eight individual reinforced two-step push buttons. All of these are easy to operate when wearing gloves, with six being reserved for drive commands, while the other two are used for such functions as ‘crane on’, ‘horn’ or lights on/off’. Also, its high performance re-chargeable NiMH battery means that when used for around two hours per day, the Quadrix can work for up to 20 days without the battery having to be re-charged.

Weighing only 330 grams, the Quadrix is a user friendly handset, fitting comfortably into most pockets while still promising the same high levels of performance and functionality as its predecessors. Crane Care radio specialist, Mark Hollyhead, says: “In addition to its sheer convenience, the Quadrix benefits from having in-built Automatic Frequency Selection (AFS), which as a non interruptible system, means that in areas with high radio density, signals on various frequencies from neighbouring devices won’t interfere with its performance.

“However, should there still be any frequency problems or any possible unauthorised use of the transmitter, its newly developed locking ‘STOP’ impact switch is part of an innovative switch-on mode which can be executed quickly to prevent mis-use.”

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