Cattron’s Excalibur-E is the next generation of industrial radio remote control, purpose-built for demanding applications such as overhead cranes, hoists, winches, and other heavy-duty mobile equipment. Engineered with the ergonomic legacy of the original Excalibur and enhanced with cutting-edge technology, it delivers robust performance, advanced safety, and superior operator control in harsh industrial environments.
Choose from six or eight positive two-step pushbutton configurations with standard or customizable layouts. The Excalibur-E operates across multiple global frequencies, minimizing interference and ensuring dependable communication worldwide. It is designed to meet PL-d safety levels through black channel communication and is easily configurable using the CattronLink™ software management tool.
Multiple receiver options include the CT24, 17R, CBMCU and XBMCU. When paired with the XBMCU, CBMCU or 10R/17R, the Excalibur-E is PROFINET lab-certified for real-time data handling, reliable Class C Conformance and complies with the Cyber Resilience Act.
- IP65-rated housing
- Six or eight-button configuration
- Positive, two-step pushbuttons
- Six PL-d safety functions plus SIL 2-rated PL-d E-stop
- Tandem or multi-transmitter and/or receiver operation
- CattronLink™ software management tool
- Lab-certified PROFINET communications (with XBMCU, CBMCU, 10R/17R)
- Complies with the Cyber Resilience Act (with XBMCU, CBMCU, 10R/17R)
- Works with the CT24, 17R, CBMCU and XBMCU receivers
Protection: IP65
Housing: Impact-resistant polymer and rubber
Operating Range: Sub-GHz: 500 feet / 150 meters line-of-sight, 2.4 GHz: up to 600 feet / 180 meters line-of-sight
Frequency: License exempt: 915MHz, 433MHz, 868MHz, 2.4GHz; Licensed: 450-470MHz
Battery Type: Rechargeable, NiMH 3.6V / 1500 mAh
Enhanced Status Indicators: Up to six multi-function LEDs for status and feedback
Safety: Six PL-d safety functions plus SIL 2-rated PL-d E-stop
Black Channel Communications: PL-d safety based on black channel telegram for both control and feedback and a redundant dual-processor architecture
CattronLink Management Software: CattronLink enables continuous performance and simplifies configuration and feature upgrades
Closed Box Configuration: Wireless configuration of frequency and function enables simple and rapid deployment of spares
RFID Security and Rapid Configuration: Allocate user ID security and “as needed” reconfiguration of the operator control unit to a specific machine
Diagnostic Data Collection: Data and diagnostics are logged and available
Compliance: EN 13849-1 Category 3 PL d, EN 60204-1, EN 60204-32, CE Compliant, RED compliant, PROFINET (when paired with XBMCU, CBMCU or 10R/17R), Cyber Resilience Act compliant (when paired with XBMCU, CBMCU or 10R/17R)
ISO Certification: Manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015 certified operation
Labels: Standard or custom label sheets are available
Holster: Optional leather holster
Battery Adapter: Standard desk or wall mount adapter with rechargeable batteries
Technical Specifications / Features:
- IP65-rated housing
- Six or eight-button configuration
- Positive, two-step pushbuttons
- Six PL-d safety functions plus SIL 2-rated PL-d E-stop
- Tandem or multi-transmitter and/or receiver operation
- CattronLink™ software management tool
- Lab-certified PROFINET communications (with XBMCU, CBMCU, 10R/17R)
- Complies with the Cyber Resilience Act (with XBMCU, CBMCU, 10R/17R)
- Works with the CT24, 17R, CBMCU and XBMCU receivers
- Impact-resistant polymer and rubber housing
- Operating range: Sub-GHz: 500 ft / 150 m, 2.4 GHz: up to 600 ft / 180 m
- Frequency: 915MHz, 433MHz, 868MHz, 2.4GHz (license exempt); 450-470MHz (licensed)
- Rechargeable NiMH 3.6V / 1500 mAh battery
- Up to six multi-function LEDs for status and feedback
- PL-d safety based on black channel telegram and redundant dual-processor architecture
- Wireless configuration of frequency and function
- RFID user ID security and rapid reconfiguration
- Data and diagnostics logging
- Compliance: EN 13849-1 Cat 3 PL d, EN 60204-1, EN 60204-32, CE, RED, PROFINET, Cyber Resilience Act
- ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing