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Rail Components Catalog Track Products Crane Monitoring Systems

Rail Industry Component:
Hirschmann Automation and Control: iSCALE Control System

Hirschmann Automation and Control

The iSCALE Control System was designed to control and monitor machine function, while offering the option of load moment indication (LMI). The system gives OEMs the flexibility to cost-effectively tailor the input and output components as needed, rather than engineering their own custom solutions. Components can be mixed and matched, depending on the application. This versatility enables it to be installed on virtually any machine.The new Control System consists of CPUs ranging from low-end to high-end controls that are available in different IP classes. The cSCALE controls combine 32-bit microproces¬sor technology with an integrated system for safety-related applications in a compact housing designed for harsh environments. The vSCALE consoles are available as a stand-alone console or con¬sole with integrated PLC Control. The consoles feature a variety of display sizes and resolutions, with optional touch screen, function keys and rotary encoder. Each console is designed for use in extreme environmental conditions with temperatures ranging from -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F).qSCALE offers a range of LMI solutions for various mobile crane applications including the latest industry requirements, higher accuracy and reduced calibration time. The qSCALE LMI product solutions are designed to be used for any OEM and Retrofit mobile crane, regardless of size.