Fail safe radio remote control

Abstract

Describes the basic principles of radio remote control, dealing specifically with safety aspects, transmitters, receivers, transmitted telegrams, the Hamming code to indicate the origination of errors, and emergency stop circuits. Concludes with the specification for DTI approval in the UK and a list of typical applications for remote control systems including cranes, ship unloaders, conveyors and ventilation fans.

Citation

Wilkinson, I. (1994), "Fail safe radio remote control", Sensor Review, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 25-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000004243