ISSUE 1|2013

in CONTROL
Experience safety first-hand.
4 | NEW PRODUCT
spectrum E: maximum performance, first-class operating comfort.

Customer Magazine

5 | NEW PRODUCT
technos 2: leading functions in the clever technos design.

6 | NEW FEATURE
Precise and safe control via video camera.

2 | EDITORIAL

Dear customers,
The bauma in Munich is one of the most spectacular tradeshows worldwide. There is no other show in the world where you can find so much impressive construction equipment, together in one spot. The fact that the exhibition site is expanded prior to the show and is still not large enough to accommodate all prospective exhibitors is a testament to the interest that the show generates. The counterpart to the bauma for the industrial sector is the Hannover Messe. Each year, this event attracts countless international visitors to the former Expo site and fascinates them with innovations galore. These two events are some of the highlights of the upcoming tradeshow year for HBC-radiomatic, which is why we would like to present to you a wide range of our latest innovations that will make your work easier, safer, and more efficient. The live video trans mission with video camera is a good example for this. It serves as a third eye for the operator in working areas with a limited view and allows for safe and precise operation, even under the most difficult of circumstances. This innovation is available for our new high-performing radio controls technos 2 and spectrum E, both of which will be on display in Hannover and Munich. In addition, you can try additional innovations directly at our booth and talk to our tradeshow team in person. We are looking forward to your visit! Kind regards

orbit: the handy all-rounder now with many new features!

Even more operating comfort and efficiency for single-step drives.
High-performing battery, frequency management, and vibration alarm: our classic orbit is now available with numerous new features! The renowned allrounder for single-step drives now offers even more operating comfort and efficiency. Up to 30 hours of operating time without changing the battery With the latest model, this rugged hand-held transmitter is equipped with a highperforming Li-ion exchange battery. Instead of 8 hours, the transmitter now offers up to 30 hours of continuous operating time! In addition to the LED for battery status indication, an integrated vibration alarm comes standard in this new version. Radio control without frequency conflicts The new orbit is now perfectly fit for use in areas with many radio users: the 2.4 GHz technology offers an intelligent, fully-automated frequency management system, ensuring uninterrupted work and optimal operating comfort. A rotary switch with up to 4 positions is also available. With this switch, the operator can select one of 4 operating levels, allowing access of up to 32 different commands using only 8 push buttons.

Wolfgang Brendel Owner and CEO HBC-radiomatic GmbH

3 | HBC WORLDWIDE

The new HBC facilities in Othmarsingen.

Ever closer customer service:

HBC-radiomatic Switzerland opens their new facilities.

Spacious facility in centralized location ideal for sales, service, and training.
Competent consulting, tailor-made products, fast customer service: these are the promises of HBC-radiomatic Schweiz AG since its foundation in 2005! The development of this HBC subsidiary shows how much these promises are appreciated: the team of CEO Urs Meier already consists of 9 employees, who are committed to deal with all questions and inquiries made by Swiss HBC customers. Accessible location With the relocation to their new, purpose-built facility, the company now has the foundation to further increase local competence. The new location Othmarsingen, Aargau, has a whole set of advantages: First of all, we are closer to our customers, Urs Meier explains. We are located in an extremely accessible location in the Zurich Bern Basel triangle and the highway A1 is only a stones throw away. Most of the Swiss HBC customers can be reached with the customer service vehicle in less than one hour. In service cases, downtime can be reduced to a minimum, Urs Meier stresses. This also cuts costs considerably. Spacious facilities Another important advantage is the amount of space in the new company building. We now have the perfect framework for in-house training and presentations and we can show visitors our complete product range in a well-ordered tradeshow design, Urs Meier gladly reports. Our technicians as well, now have optimum working conditions in the new service center. A friendly waiting area and an inviting reception complete the overall impression perfectly.
The Swiss service team offers fast and reliable support.

Continuing extension of the worldwide network With the relocation of the Swiss subsidiary and the foundation of HBC-radiomatic India (see article on the last page), HBC-radiomatic continues to expand and optimize its worldwide sales and service network. Next to the headquarters in Crailsheim, Germany, and offices in Dortmund and Berlin, the HBC network now includes 7 international subsidiaries and 35 authorized local partner companies around the globe, Christian Kugler, Key Account Manager at HBC-radiomatic, explains. They provide fast, competent and reliable support to all our customers in more than 60 countries when it comes to questions about HBC radio systems or customer service.

4 | NEW PRODUCTS

spectrum E: more space, more functions, unlimited possibilities!

High-end control offers additional capacity for optimized functions and features.
The new high-end radio control spectrum E offers space for a huge number of operating elements and features and is the perfect choice for applications with exceptio nally large ranges of functions, such as heavy goods transporters, bucket excavators, tunnel boring machines and many more. The innovative transmitter sets new standards regarding operating comfort. At 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs.), spectrum E is about 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) lighter than previous transmitter models with a comparable range of commands. This is accomplished by a newly developed housing in the spectrum design. In contrast to the special housings used up until now, it has much more compact dimensions and is much more comfortable to carry, even for long operations. High-performing Li-ion battery spectrum E is available with up to 6 joysticks or 10 linear levers as well as numerous push buttons, toggle or rotary switches (maintained / spring-return). An individually configurable 3.5" color TFT display shows impor tant machine data, status information and warnings, depending on the customers requirements. This ensures additional safety. The necessary power is provided by a newly developed Li-ion exchange battery. Up to 18 hours of continuous operation are possible without changing the battery. Numerous options available For the ideal integration into specific applications, the functionality of the transmitter can be expanded considerably with many HBC Smart Options. Among these superb features are the newly developed live video transmission and the user identification with the HBC data logger. For extremely long, interruption-free machine operations, radiomatic CPS (Continuous Power Supply) is the perfect choice. With this clever function, the operator can replace the battery without interrupting power. A broad range of proven HBC features, such as tandem operation and different frequency management systems for interruption-free working in areas with many radio users complete the package perfectly.

Compared to the previous models, spectrum E is considerably lighter and easier to carry.

5 | NEW PRODUCTS

technos 2: the comfortable design with 3.5" TFT display and many new functions!
With technos 2, HBC-radiomatic presents a new radio control with color display and many useful additional functions in an ergonomic housing. The transmitter fea tures a convenient 3.5" TFT display for the indication of operational data and many valuable, optional features for example the new live video transmission with video camera for the safe control of machines in areas with limited view. Enormous endurance technos 2 is available with many combinations of up to 3 HBC joysticks (also with z-axis switches for 3 drives each), up to 8 linear levers and a large selection of switches and buttons. The battery life of technos 2 is another advantage for the operator: even when the display is always activated, the transmitter offers up to 18 hours of continuous operating time. The necessary

New HBC radio control with complete customization and great versatility.
power is provided by a newly developed Li-ion exchange battery. Integrated LED flashlight technos 2 is available with many useful HBC Smart Options, such as an integrated LED flashlight. This can be very helpful if the operator changes positions in conditions with limited lighting. Further options are the user identification with data logger, the micro / orthogonal drive for demanding driving maneuvers, as well as several frequency management systems. With all these options, technos 2 can be entirely configured according to the customers wishes and is extremely versatile. The applications range from tower cranes to stone crushers and telehandlers, from magnet cranes to logistic vehicles and container transporters.

NEWS IN BRIEF
Li-ion battery technology: more power, more endurance, less weight!
The new generation of HBC radio controls now works with state-of-the-art Li-ion exchange batteries. They offer considerably more capacity and power compared to the NiMH exchange batteries typically used. Additionally, the weight of the battery is reduced about 10 percent. The operator now benefits from longer battery life and even more carrying comfort. This new technology is standard for the radio transmitters orbit, technos 2 and spectrum E.
Comfortable carrying by belt clip.

6 | NEW PRODUCTS

Live video transmission with video camera: Keep track of all movements!
HBC innovation enables safe and precise operations in areas with limited view Day / night switching ensures optimum visibility in low light conditions Simultaneous use of up to 8 cameras
Positioning a gripper arm precisely over the load, driving a logistic vehicle through areas with limited view, or applying a drill bit precisely at the desired position: all of this and much more can now be easily implemented with the new HBC live video transmission with video camera! Non-reflecting color TFT display in high-resolution This exciting innovation works with up to 8 video cameras simultaneously. They can be installed in optimum positions on the machine and around the working environment for the transmission of high resolution images directly to the transmitters 3.5 TFT display. The video feedback is realized over a separate radio link and offers a range of up to 150 meters. The operator can select the desired camera easily with a switch. The images are shown on the non-reflecting TFT display with a great resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The operator always has a perfect view of the application and working area and can operate precisely and safely, even in demanding situations. Automatic switching to infrared operation A clever feature is the integrated day / night switching. As soon as the ambient light falls below a pre-determined value, the cameras automatically activate several infrared LEDs. This means that the operator can also work when it is dark! Easy switching to data feedback In order to take perfect advantage of the versatile possibilities of the 3.5" display, function selection is integrated into the new technology: if the live camera view is no longer needed, the operator can switch back to the standard display (available for technos 2, in preparation for spectrum D / E). Depen ding on the desired configu ration, operators have access to diverse machine data, such as motor temperature, load weight, pump rotations and much more. This ensures optimum safety and efficiency! The new live video transmission function is optionally available for the HBC radio transmitters technos 2, spectrum D and spectrum E.

The cameras can be mounted in suitable positions.

7 | NEW PRODUCTS

User identification with HBC Smart Card:

The easy way to organize the utilization of your cranes and machines!
Access levels defined for each individual user Protection against unauthorized use
With the new user identification function, HBC-radiomatic offers an easy and efficient possibility for the organization of access rights to your machines. This innovation uses a convenient, credit-card-sized login card (HBC Smart Card). It is used to activate the control and thus protects the application from unauthorized use. Additionally, each card can be assigned to individuals or teams. Various user groups possible By means of the Smart Card, it is very easy to define the access to specific machines for each operator, including the functions to which they have access on the machine. This makes the user identification an ideal tool to block safety-relevant functions for un authorized operators and unlock them for authorized personnel. You can define different user groups and give them the same access rights, or uniquely configure them for each user. In addition, different machine groups can be created and assigned to the respective operators. Convenient order sheet A convenient order sheet with an easy structure can be used to define all aspects of the user identification; it is used as the basis for the configuration of all ordered HBC Smart Cards. The user identification thus offers perfect opportunities to organize your internal processes in an easy and efficient manner. With equipment now protected from unauthorized use, an increase in safety within a company is now possible. The user identification is optionally available for numerous HBC radio controls.

NEWS IN BRIEF
HBC data logger: valuable usage data at your disposal!
The new HBC data logger reliably stores various usage data of your machine, such as the overall usage time of the drive commands. It can be used on its own, or be ordered in combination with the HBC user identification. This combination allows data to be collected for each individual user: thus you can very easily determine how long your machine has been used by which operators and which functions they have activated. In addition, it is possible to calculate the loads carried by each crane. The collected data can be useful in different situations, for example, service work. The evaluation of the data is done easily with a Bluetooth interface; the data can then be viewed with the custom developed software. The HBC data logger is available for all HBC radio systems with CAN interface.

8 | TRADESHOW TEAM
Photo: www.bauma.de

Friendly and competent:

Your personal contacts in Hannover and Munich!

Diethard Brey, Sales Representative

Peter Pfanz, Sales Manager Germany

Steffen Mayer, Sales

Denise Haberkorn, Assistant to Managing Director

Ralf Glasbrenner, Sales Representative

Thomas Stegmaier, Product Management

Steffen Hoyer, Sales Representative

Ralf Stegmeyer, Product Management

Steffen Feirer, Product Management

Axel Richter, Sales

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Karl-Heinz Gnther, Key Account Management

Harald Baumgrtel, Sales Representative

Alexander Hemming, Head of Product Management

Christian Knobe, HBC-Dortmund

Judith Prei, Sales

Siegfried Kehl, Corporate Group Management

Roy Dmichen, HBC-Dortmund

Elena Fernandez-Barrio, Sales

Sebastian Httner, Product Management

Frank Weienbach, HBC-Dortmund

Michael Httner, Product Management

Christian Kugler, Key Account Management

Andreas Henke, HBC-Dortmund

Anja Grosch, Sales Assistant

10 | NEWS IN BRIEF

Comfortable and safe:

Innovative carrying set with warning vest!

2.4 GHz technology:

Clever frequency management with additional value!

In factory halls, on large construction sites and in many industrial working areas, one usually finds a huge number of radio controls in action simultaneously. In order for the operator to work without interruptions and without frequency conflicts in areas with many radio users, HBC radio systems are available with various frequency management systems. A new, exceptionally easy and efficient solution is the 2.4 GHz technology: reliable frequency management is integral and completely automatic; complicated arrangements with other radio users are a thing of the past, which saves valuable time! In addition, our 2.4 GHz modules are approved almost worldwide and thus offer clear additional value: since the same module fits many HBC radio systems regardless of the destination country, after sales service, order processing and the delivery in third countries are considerably facilitated. As always with HBC-radiomatic, owners and operators can rely on first-class quality when it comes to the 2.4 GHz technology: our radio modules have proven themselves in thousands of diverse applications. 2.4 GHz technology is standard for radiomatic pilot and orbit and is optionally available for all other HBC radio transmitters (except cubix).

Always at hand, never in the way: HBC radio controls are renowned around the world for their comfortable carrying methods! We have once again expanded our range of products in order to offer more possibilities to our customers and at the same time meet the safety requirements in diverse fields of application. Our innovative carrying set with an integrated warning vest combines the usual operating comfort of HBC with the robustness and safety of high-quality warning vests. A whole set of yellow shining and reflecting elements makes sure that the operator is always clearly visible, even in darkness. The radio control is easily connected to two eyelets on the vest. If it is not needed, the operator has his hands free for other work. Different adjustment options ensure that the vest always fits perfectly. The carrying vest is suitable for eco and the spectrum series.

NEWS IN BRIEF
New product manager at HBC-radiomatic
Dr.-Ing. Friederike Brendel joins the HBC team in Crailsheim on April 1st, 2013. HBC-radiomatic is glad to welcome a competent addition to the team: starting April 1st, 2013, Dr.-Ing. Friederike Brendel will work as a product manager for the radio specialists. The Electrical Engineer with an academic degree (TU) will support the department headed by Alexander Hemming and will be responsible for the control and coordination of complete product cycles from the evolution and improvement of existing technologies, to the development and introduction of new solutions.

11 | APPLICATION REPORT

First Attack can even climb stairs.

Safe and precise: the HBC radio control.

First Attack flexible, powerful, versatile.

Safe-distance firefighting!
Versatile track vehicle with HBC radio control makes firefighting easier and protects rescue forces.
Fighting fires in difficult situations or in unaccessible areas poses extremely high risks to rescue forces. The newly developed special vehicle First Attack made by the company ITM from Ebersberg (Germany) specifically tackles this challenge: the innovation is based on a maneuverable track vehicle that can even climb stairs, thanks to its all-terrain capabilities. Depending on the field of application, the vehicle can be combined with many different components. The possibilities range from fire monitors to high-pressure air modules with water mist technology, Torsten Mller, manager of ITM, explains. Thanks to the powerful and comprehensive hydraulics, rescue equipment and extra hydraulic pumps can be connected in a few easy steps. These possibilities make First Attack not only suitable for standard firefighting operations, but also for maneuvering and hauling purposes. Decisive safety improvements A special feature of First Attack is its operating concept. The entire vehicle and all components can be controlled by radio from a safe distance, Alexander Hemming, head of the HBC Product Management elaborates. It can penetrate areas or zones with limited access and extreme temperatures and immediately start with the fire fighting operation; all of this without any danger to rescue forces. The system thus offers decisive safety improvements! Close collaboration between the project partners The development of the radio control was made in close collaboration between the HBC Product Management and ITM. In order to accommodate the necessary operating elements, the choice was made for a version of the radio system FST 511 spectrum 2, says Alexander Hemming. This proven product scores with its firstclass performance, its enormous robustness and its almost unlimited individual design possibilities. Optimum visibility, even in darkness In the ITM version, the system is equipped with two high-quality HBC joysticks for the comfortable and precise control of driving commands, several toggle switches and two rotary switches for the control and pre-selection of vehicle components. Especially for operations in darkness or in areas with limited lighting conditions, the operator can switch on the front panel lighting. Additional operating comfort and safety are provided by five feedback LEDs on the control panel. They inform the operator about important machine conditions and errors, such as oil pressure, and indicate the battery status of the radio system, Alexander Hemming explains. This means that the operator can react in time if there should be an error. Perfect implementation of requirements The wireless HBC radio control is already in use on First Attack systems and has proven its reliability. ITM manager Torsten Mller is extremely happy with the results: The collaboration with HBC-radiomatic has worked out great. The project managers have perfectly implemented our demanding requirements!

12 | HBC WORLDWIDE

A successful start for HBC-radiomatic India!

Competent consulting and fast after sales service in a dynamically growing market.
With more than 1.3 billion citizens, a GDP of approximately $ 1.7 trillion and an annual economic growth of about 7 % (numbers from 2011), India is among the most dynamic markets in the world. In the expansion of its economic potentials, the country sets increasing focus on state-of-the-art machine technology. This also means that the demand for HBC radio controls has steadily increased over the last years. Several customers in Pune In order to perfectly meet these demands and to be able to offer HBC customers in India a first-class personal consultation, HBC-radiomatic has again expanded its worldwide sales and service network: since January 2013, the radio specialists from Crailsheim, Germany, are present in India with their own subsidiary. In Pune, an important industrial center in the West of India, a competent and well-trained team provides tailor-made personal consultations and a reliable after sales service. In Pune, we have many renowned international machinery manufacturers and also several of HBCs customers have subsidiaries there, explains Prasad Kulkarni, Business Development Manager of HBC-radiomatic India. In addition, the domestic economy is strong in Pune. This makes it an ideal site for us because we can be in direct and close contact with our customers. An optimum total package Prasad Kulkarni is convinced that these are perfect conditions for another HBC success story: The quality of our products and their ideal adaptability to the requirements of the market has already convinced many customers here. Together with our personal presence in the area, we are now able to offer a total package that leaves nothing to be desired!

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HBC-radiomatic on tour!
Experience our radio control systems live at these tradeshows: EIA April 23 to 26, 2013 Kiev / Ukraine EURO EXPO April 24 to 25, 2013 Bergen / Norway POWER-KAZINDUSTRY May 22 to 24, 2013 Almaty / Kazakhstan CTT June 4 to 8, 2013 Moscow / Russia

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