Dual-band Safe Area Crane Radio System

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A certified digital two-way marine radio system covering VHF and UHF bands for installation on cranes located in non-hazardous areas and where space in the control cab is at a premium.

The latest technology is used in the optimised design for critical communications between crane operators and deck personnel or vessel crew attending the installation.

The crane operator has a compact Remote Control Unit (RCU) within easy reach and view to make system adjustments such as selecting between VHF or UHF radio for transmit, adjusting radio channels and setting speaker or headset volume. Several different mounting bracket types are available to ensure optimal placement of this unit.

A dual cab loudspeaker and gooseneck panel microphone can be used instead of the headset, depending on operator preference and environmental conditions such as ambient noise levels.

The system includes a ‘Shout’ public address system allowing the crane operator to make announcements immediately to deck personnel – particularly important during critical lifting operations where the operator may have better view of the deck area and can warn others at risk.

Hands-free operation of the transmit function is provided by a footswitch and/or connection to an existing crane control joystick button.

Up to 15 dedicated channels can be programmed into each radio, selectable by the crane operator with quick access to a ‘home’ or ‘calling’ channel.  Radio channels can be either analogue or digital to integrate with any infrastructure and provide the facility for both analogue and digital private line calling schemes (TPL or DPL).

APPLICATIONS

• Offshore cranes located in non-hazardous areas.
• Space constrained crane control cabs.
• Upgrade of existing systems to higher performance, safer equipment.
• Digitalisation of legacy analogue installations.
• Offshore wind farms, heavy lift vessels, production platforms, drilling rigs, FPSOs & well intervention vessels.