Crane Wireless Remote Control
The F24-12D is a 12-function double speed radio remote control for cranes and industrial machinery, supplied as a matched transmitter and receiver pair. It operates over a range of up to 100 metres using VHF 310-331 MHz or UHF 425
What The Crane Wireless Remote Control Is For
The F24-12D is a 12-function double speed radio remote control for cranes and industrial machinery, supplied as a matched transmitter and receiver pair. It operates over a range of up to 100 metres using VHF 310-331 MHz or UHF 425-441 MHz with 80 channels and over 4.3 billion unique ID codes. The transmitter is powered by two AA batteries at DC3V, and the receiver is built for AC380V, 220V, 110V, 48V, 36V, 24V or AC/DC12V, so it can be installed directly on an existing control panel without a transformer. Both units are sealed to IP65 and made from glass fibre for durability in harsh environments.
What You Get From This Unit
- Operator can control the crane from the ground, improving visibility and safety without needing to ride in the cab
- Double speed on all 12 functions allows precise positioning and fast travel without extra hardware
- IP65 rating on both transmitter and receiver protects against dust, rain and wash-down conditions
- Over 4.3 billion unique ID codes prevent interference between nearby cranes on the same site
Where This Model Is Used
- Overhead and bridge cranes in fabrication and assembly shops where cab visibility is limited
- Outdoor gantry cranes exposed to rain, dust and temperature extremes
- Retrofit of existing pendant-controlled cranes without changing the motor control panel
- Mobile lifting equipment, electric carts and hoists used in wet or dusty environments
- Single operator crane operation where the operator needs to stand near the load
Buyers This Model Suits
- Crane and hoist OEMs integrating remote controls into new machine builds
- Maintenance teams replacing a failed or damaged pendant station
- Equipment dealers stocking a control unit that fits multiple voltage systems
- Traders sourcing a radio control set from China with low MOQ and fast delivery
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Operator must walk with the load while holding a pendant cable that snags on structures
- Cab operator cannot see the hook and relies on hand signals from a second person
- 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 push buttons: 11 double speed function buttons, 1 emergency stop, 1 on/off switch
- 22 control motions from the 11 double speed buttons
- Full sealed relay outputs rated 5 amperes with AC250V/10A and 10A fuse protection
- Operating frequency: VHF 310-331 MHz or UHF 425-441 MHz
- Power key can be configured for start, acceleration, toggle or general function
Data From The Original Product Sheet
| Model | F24-12D |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 1 transmitter with 1 receiver |
| Speed | Double speed |
| Function buttons | 12 |
| Control distance | Up to 100 m |
| Operating frequency | VHF 310-331 MHz or UHF 425-441 MHz |
| Channels | 80 |
| 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 | AC380V / 220V / 110V / 48V / 36V / 24V or AC/DC12V |
| Output capacity | Full sealed relay output, 5 A |
| Housing material | Glass fibre |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Warranty | 1 year |
What The Housing And Contacts Are Made Of
- Glass fibre transmitter and receiver housings for impact resistance on a shop floor
- Sealed relay contacts rated 5 A so the receiver switches contactor coils directly
- Omniseal relays with AC250V/10A and 10A fuse for overcurrent protection
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 12D adds four more double speed motions; if the machine has more than four motions, the 12D is the better 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 AC380V, 220V, 110V, 48V, 36V, 24V or AC/DC12V, 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 Wireless Remote Control
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.