The
DMF Remote Control System is a productivity-enhancing addition to any
truck which allows its user to drive a hi-rail vehicle on track from a
location other than the driver's seat. From the remote station the
operator has control over all the truck functions needed to move the
vehicle
forward and backward
on rail without leaving the
workstation. Functions available at the remote station include service
brake, spring brake release, engine throttle, clutch operation, forward
/ reverse gear selection, transmission range, PTO control, air horn, and
engine restart.
Most functions are electric or "electric
over pneumatic" using 12V electrical signals to operate truck equipment
either directly or via a bank of air valves located in the cab. Air from
the valve bank is used to actuate functions either directly or by means
of several cylinders installed on the chassis. A proportional hand
operated air valve is used for service brake application allowing for
finer direct control and brake feathering.
The DMF Remote Control system can be installed on virtually any truck
with air brakes and that has a manual or Allison automatic transmission.
COMMON USES:
Material Handler / Cross Tie Loader
A single operator on a boom truck can load and unload
material onto the bed and move the truck short distances to the next
loading site without ever leaving the operator's chair. Note: Not for
cranes that require continuous 360 degree rotation.
Mobile Welding Truck
Mobile welding plants often have to move short
distances from weld to weld. The DMF remote control system is a great
solution that allows the operator to control the truck from a vantage
point where positioning is made easier by being near the welding head.
Automatic transmissions and full reversing gearboxes are also often
used to enhance performance in this type of application.
