L3 Communications, Woburn, Massachusetts

The Need: L3 needed to integrate a wireless perimeter detection system into their CX-2500M mobile X-ray screening system using Southwest Microwaves M.I.L. PAC 385 system. The unit needed to operate at a EU compliant radio frequency and have multiple safety backups.

The Solution: Remote Control Technology modified several wireless switch systems to have an increased rate of transmission. This way, a barrier penetration or a twelve second failure to transmit (potential vandalism or system error) would be detected. In addition, a custom handheld transmitter and keypad were designed to allow operators a means to enable and disable the system.

Laser Guidence, Redmond, Washington

The Need: For an application with the U.S. Army, Laser Guidance had a need for wireless remote controls that were to be used for temporary, tactical airfield lighting. The wireless remote controls would allow the U.S. Army personnel to activate battery powered runway lights (LED and infrared) from a helicopter.

The Solution: Remote Control Technology and Laser Guidance supplied the U.S. Army with a wireless remote system for tactical airfield lighting. The Remote Control Technology system enabled wireless switching of battery powered airfield runway lights (LED and infrared) for covert military operations. Remote Control Technology’s custom RF receivers were positioned along the edges of a temporary aircraft landing pad or runway. These lights are activated by a handheld FM transmitter or by an approaching helicopter.

Stoneway Cement, Seattle, Washington

The Need: This application included a 1/2 mile conveyor to transport aggregate to a main processing facility. The control room was almost one mile from a sorting area. Operators of bulldozers needed to select the source and destination of different gravel types. Using walkie-talkies was inefficient and lead to many errors. Hard-wiring would have required the operators to exit their equipment.

The Solution: Remote Control Technology designed a custom 24-output receiver to be used in conjunction with a PLC as part of a control system upgrade. This allows the plant manager and D-9 Cat operators to both select and operate many different conveyors. The 24-output receiver supplied 24 digital 5-second 24VAC output pulses in response to commands from the handheld wireless switch system style transmitter in a very harsh physical and electronically noisy environment.

The Boeing Company, Renton, Washington

The Need: Find a simple wireless solution for 757 assembly line mechanics to contact a liason allowing the mechanics to stay on the airplane.

The Solution: Nine different work stations on part of the 757 assembly line are equipped with Remote Control Technology’s FM transmitters that allow the assembly mechanic to notify a liaison, allowing the mechanic to continue working without stoppage.

Little Rock AFB, Little Rock, Arkansas

The Need: The U.S. Air Force required a means to quickly reconfigure the shape and size of an existing runway and to simulate short runway tactical training.

The Solution: Remote Control Technology utilized multiple wireless switch systems to power and control several groups of runway lights and 25 tactical light tower assemblies for the runway staging area. A handheld transmitter was used to operate the system from the air traffic control tower.

Ford, Arizona Proving Grounds, Yucca, Arizona

The Need: Ford's test track at the Arizona Proving Grounds needed the ability to wet the track from the test car for splash testing / water ingestion testing.

The Solution: Remote Control Technology provided test drivers with handheld FM transmitters to control irrigation systems used for wetting the test track without having to leave their vehicles.

Northeast Utilities Service Company, Hartford, Connecticut

The Need: Provide a secure method of integrating a wireless remote control to activate and shut down a complete substation using an existing PLC.

The Solution: Remote Control Technology developed a custom transmitter programmed with a six-step, 15 key activation process. A specially coded receiver was designed to integrate with an existing PLC and minimize the possibility of the substation being accidentally shut down.