OverviewThe SIDEKICK transmitting unit SK4 is a compact, portable 4-button radio remote control designed for industrial applications with a limited number of actuators. It integrates dual-band FHSS radio (863–870 MHz and 915–928 MHz) with automatic channel search, an ergonomic inclined control panel, four status LEDs and an internal data logger for recording command sequences. The STOP function is certified up to PL e according to EN ISO 13849-1. Multi-transmitter and multi-receiver configurations are supported.
Accessories- Waist belt
- Cable with USB connector and AC power or car jack for recharging internal Li‑Ion battery
Actuators- Potentiometer
- Rotary switch
- Toggle switch
- Pull-to-operate toggle switch
- Side button
Options- Emergency device: Actuator configuration for emergency call and intermittent brake to request assistance and control the machine in critical situations.
- Connectivity: Use during charging to increase operational flexibility (portable station usable while charging).
Technical data (table)Power supply: 3.7 VDC with Li‑ion battery
Frequency band: 863-870 MHz (128 channels); 915-928 MHz (255 channels)
Typical working range: 100 m / 330 ft
Average usage time with fully charged battery (continuous use at 20°C / 68°F): > 16 h
Safety performance of the STOP function (EN ISO 13849-1): up to PL e
Protection degree: IP65 (NEMA 4)
Operating and storage temperature: operating: (-20 °C) ÷ (+55 °C) / (-4 °F) ÷ (+130 °F); storage: (-40 °C) ÷ (+70 °C) / (-40 °F) ÷ (+158 °F)
Dimensions: 138 x 60 x 118 mm / 5.43 x 2.36 x 4.65 in
Weight: 450 g / 0.992 lb
NotesIncludes 4 status LEDs and an integrated data logger for command-sequence recording. Suitable for simple industrial applications requiring a compact 4-button radio remote control. SUPPORT for multi-transmitters and multi-receivers configurations is available.
Technical specifications- Model: SK4
- Brand: AUTEC
- Radio: dual-band FHSS (863-870 MHz and 915-928 MHz)
- Channels: 128 channels (863-870 MHz) / 255 channels (915-928 MHz)
- Range: up to 100 m (330 ft)
- Battery: internal Li‑Ion 3.7 VDC; rechargeable via USB / AC / car jack
- Autonomy: >16 hours continuous use (20 °C / 68 °F)
- STOP safety performance: up to PL e (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Ingress protection: IP65 (NEMA 4)
- Operating temperature: -20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to +130 °F)
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F)
- Dimensions: 138 x 60 x 118 mm (5.43 x 2.36 x 4.65 in)
- Weight: 450 g (0.992 lb)
- Features: ergonomic inclined control panel, 4 LEDs for machine status, data logger, multi-transmitter/multi-receiver capability