Radio control SK8B

with toggle switchrotary switchfor vehicles

Product overview
The portable station Sidekick SK8B, part of the AIR series designed by AUTEC, is larger than the SK4 to manage more functions while maintaining robustness and reliability. The unit supports up to 8 panel actuators or up to 6 actuators when fitted with a 1.8" color display. A raised protection cover is available for configurations with 1 or 2 linear joysticks. Power is provided by an externally replaceable lithium‑ion battery. Radio transmission uses standard dual-band 870 MHz / 915 MHz with automatic open channel search in FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).

Accessories

• Waist belt
• Removable Li‑Ion battery and battery charger

Actuators

• Potentiometer
• Rotary switch
• Toggle switch
• Pull-to-operate toggle switch
• Side button

Options

• Vision system
  1.8" color display (160 x 128 pixels). The display can show signals as icons or strings and is suitable for indoor and outdoor environments.
• Signaling device
  Tilt or impact sensor that activates in case of tilt or ground impact of the portable station.

Technical data sheet (key items)
Power supply: 7.4 VDC with external Li‑ion battery
Frequency band: 870 MHz and 915 MHz FHSS
Typical working range: 100 m (330 ft)
Average usage time with fully charged battery (continuous use at 20°C / 68°F) without display: 24 h
Average usage time with fully charged battery (continuous use at 20°C / 68°F) with display: 10 h
Protection degree: IP65, NEMA 4
Operating temperature: -20 °C ÷ +55 °C / -4 °F ÷ +130 °F
Storage temperature: -40 °C ÷ +70 °C / -40 °F ÷ +158 °F
Safety performance of the GSS/EMS/ATS function: up to PL e (UNI EN ISO 13849-1:2016)
Dimensions: 144 x 100 x 121 mm / 5.67 x 3.94 x 4.76 in
Weight: 0.75 kg / 1.65 lb

Applications / Notes
Designed for industrial control in the AIR product family. Typical applications include tracked vehicles, hoists & winches, sewer/cleaning vehicles and similar mobile machinery where robust remote control and safety functions are required.

Specifications

• Power supply: 7.4 VDC with external Li‑ion battery
• Frequency band: 870 MHz and 915 MHz FHSS
• Typical working range: 100 m (330 ft)
• Average usage time (no display): 24 h (continuous use at 20°C / 68°F)
• Average usage time (with display): 10 h (continuous use at 20°C / 68°F)
• Protection degree: IP65, NEMA 4
• Operating temperature: -20 °C ÷ +55 °C / -4 °F ÷ +130 °F
• Storage temperature: -40 °C ÷ +70 °C / -40 °F ÷ +158 °F
• Safety performance (GSS/EMS/ATS): up to PL e (UNI EN ISO 13849-1:2016)
• Dimensions: 144 x 100 x 121 mm (5.67 x 3.94 x 4.76 in)
• Weight: 0.75 kg (1.65 lb)