Crane Radio Control System
The F24-12S is a radio remote control system for cranes and industrial machinery, supplied as a matched transmitter and receiver pair. It operates over a range of up to 100 metres using 80 channels in the 310.0325–331.165 MHz freq
What The Crane Radio Control System Is For
The F24-12S is a radio remote control system for cranes and industrial machinery, supplied as a matched transmitter and receiver pair. It operates over a range of up to 100 metres using 80 channels in the 310.0325–331.165 MHz frequency band, with each set assigned over 4.3 billion unique ID codes to prevent interference. The transmitter is built with a glass-fiber reinforced nylon-6 housing and powered by two AA batteries at DC3V. The receiver is rated for AC/DC12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, or AC65–440V, allowing direct connection to existing control panels without a transformer. Both units are rated IP65 for protection against dust and water ingress.
What You Get From This Unit
- Enables one-person operation by allowing the operator to stand where the load is visible, not beside the machine
- 100 metre control range eliminates the need to walk with a trailing pendant cable
- IP65 rated transmitter and receiver withstand outdoor yards, wash-down bays, and dusty environments
- Receiver voltage built to order avoids adding a control transformer to the panel
- Over 4.3 billion unique ID codes prevent interference between nearby cranes on the same site
Crane Radio Control System As Supplied
Where This Model Is Used
- Overhead and bridge cranes in fabrication shops where cab visibility of the hook is limited
- Outdoor gantry cranes exposed to rain, dust, and temperature extremes
- Retrofit of an existing pendant-controlled crane without changing the motor panel
- Construction sites where the operator needs to move freely around the load zone
- Maintenance teams replacing a failed or damaged control station without rewiring
Buyers This Model Suits
- Crane and hoist OEMs specifying controls into new machine builds
- Equipment dealers stocking a control unit that fits multiple voltage systems
- Maintenance contractors replacing a lost or damaged transmitter
- Traders sourcing a radio control set from China at low MOQ
- Operators needing a reliable remote for one-person crane operation
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Operator must walk with a pendant cable that snags on structures or gets caught in moving parts
- Cab operator cannot see the hook and relies on a second person to signal
- Existing panel runs AC110V and a standard 24V receiver would require an extra transformer
- Two cranes in the same bay respond to the same transmitter due to poor channel separation
- Pendant cable and plug fail repeatedly in wet or dusty environments
How The Unit Is Built
- 12 single speed push buttons, 1 emergency stop, 1 on/off switch, 11 commands total
- Operating frequency: 310.0325–331.165 MHz (VHF band)
- Full sealed relay outputs rated 5 amperes for direct contactor switching
- Transmitter LED flashes green when battery power is sufficient, red when low
- Glass-fiber reinforced nylon-6 housing on both transmitter and receiver
- Battery voltage warning cuts power when voltage drops below safe level
- Power key can be configured as start, acceleration, toggle, or general function
Data From The Original Product Sheet
| Model | F24-12S |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 1 transmitter with 1 receiver |
| Speed | Single speed |
| Function buttons | 12 |
| Control distance | Up to 100 m |
| Operating frequency | 310.0325–331.165 MHz |
| Channels | 80 |
| Control motions | 11 |
| Unique ID codes | Over 4.3 billion |
| Enclosure protection | IP65 |
| Working temperature | -35 C to +80 C |
| Transmitter size | 188 x 64 x 48 mm |
| Transmitter weight | 291 g |
| Transmitter voltage | DC3V |
| Receiver size | 212 x 164 x 78 mm |
| Receiver weight | 1400 g |
| Receiver power | AC/DC12V, AC24V, AC36V, AC48V, AC65–440V |
| Output capacity | Full sealed relay output, 5 A |
| Housing material | Glass-fiber reinforced nylon-6 |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Warranty | 1 year |
What The Housing And Contacts Are Made Of
- Glass-fiber reinforced nylon-6 housing on both transmitter and receiver for impact resistance on a shop floor
- Sealed relay contacts rated 5 A so the receiver switches contactor coils directly without external relays
How This Unit Is Made
Step 1
Boards are populated on the SMT line and soldered on the automatic wave soldering machine
Step 2
Transmitter and receiver are paired to a unique ID code and channel before assembly
Step 3
Each set is function tested against the ordered receiver voltage before packing
Step 4
S/N and channel are printed on the back of both units so a replacement can be matched later
What Is Checked Before It Ships
- Raw material through finished product is inspected step by step on the production line
- Working process follows ISO9001:2008
- Every set is powered up and each motion is checked before it leaves the line
- 12 month warranty from delivery
What Can Be Changed On Your Order
- Receiver voltage selected from the listed range at order time
- Button text supplied as arrow tips or as your own English labels
- Two transmitters paired to one receiver, or a spare transmitter added to the set
- Own brand and label printing accepted on OEM orders
How It Compares With The Alternatives
| Wired pendant control station | Radio removes the trailing cable but adds batteries to change and a receiver to wire in; a pendant is cheaper and never needs pairing |
|---|---|
| F24-8D with eight buttons | The 12S adds four more single speed motions; if the machine only needs basic hoist and travel, the 8D is the cheaper fit |
| Joystick sets such as F24-60 | Push buttons are faster to train an operator on; a joystick gives proportional control that push buttons cannot |
Getting It Onto The Machine
- Confirm the control voltage on the existing crane panel before ordering the receiver
- Count the motions the machine actually needs, then choose the button count with one spare
- Mount the receiver inside the panel with the 1 m cable running to the contactor terminals
- Watch the transmitter LED: slow red flashing means change the two batteries
- Record the S/N and channel from the back of both units so a lost transmitter can be replaced without changing the receiver
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
One set. A single sample is available so you can test it on the machine before committing to volume.
How long is delivery?
Around 2-4 days for a sample order and about 7 days for a small volume order, then 3-8 days by FedEx or DHL.
Which receiver voltage should I order?
Match the control voltage on the crane panel. The receiver is built for AC/DC12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, or AC65–440V, so tell us the panel voltage with the order.
Can I get a replacement transmitter only?
Yes. Send the S/N and CH printed on the back of your receiver and we build a new transmitter on the same channel, so the receiver stays in place.
Will two cranes in the same bay interfere?
Each set is coded with one of over 4.3 billion unique ID codes and runs on 80 channels, so a transmitter only answers its own paired receiver.
Can the button text be changed?
Yes. Arrow tips are standard and your own English button text and brand can be printed on OEM orders.
How is it packed?
One set per box at 46 x 24.4 x 14.8 cm, six sets per carton at 76.3 x 49.3 x 33 cm.
Quote The Crane Radio Control System
Send the control voltage on your panel and the motion list. A price, a lead time and the matching receiver build come back the same working day.