Cattron has announced the North American availability of the Tyro 2S line of wireless remote control systems. Tyro products are used in mobile equipment, transportation, construction, industrial automation, agriculture, material handling and industrial cleaning, among others.
Tyro 2S systems are designed for environments where durable and reliable remote control systems are required. With IP65 to IP68 ratings, Tyro systems are resistant to shock, impact, dust, moisture and water. This durability allows the products to withstand harsh conditions encountered in rugged and remote locations.
The latest generation of Tyro 2S products, the S2 generation, supports a range of frequencies, including 434 MHz for Europe, 915 MHz for North America and 2.4 GHz globally. This universal compatibility allows Tyro products to be used throughout different regions to control a variety of diesel engines and electric and hydraulic motors, providing reliable connectivity across a broad swath of equipment types.
Performance and Operation
Tyro systems offer customization options. Customers can personalize their transmitters with specific icons and symbols that match their equipment’s control interfaces. The new Musca 2S transmitter, among others, features large, tactile buttons with an ergonomic design, making it possible to operate with gloves on. The transmitter’s backlit keys and audible and haptic feedback enable usability in challenging conditions.
The Tyro 2S product line includes transmitters (Musca, Pyxis, Cetus and Fornax) and receivers (Aquarius, Auriga and Scorpius) built to face tough environments. Handheld transmitters feature industrial-grade housings to withstand being dropped. Most receivers feature durable, potted waterproof solid-state circuit boards within impact-resistant housings. This allows the device to endure various environments and severe impacts while mounted.
The Tyro 2S systems offer advanced features such as one-button pairing, allowing operators to pair a new transmitter with the receiver. This is for mobile applications where equipment may be frequently moved or lost. Additionally, the systems support multiple transmitters per receiver and vice versa, providing multiple users with flexibility and redundancy in their operations.
The Tyro 2S systems are available with an LCD screen that displays real-time feedback from the connected equipment. This feature is for applications like stone crushers, concrete pumps and other heavy machinery where monitoring parameters such as oil temperature, fuel levels and operational speeds is required. The integration with CANbus systems allows communication between the remote control and the machinery. Machine-to-machine (M2M) programing is also possible.
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Applications
- Mobile Equipment Applications: Tyro 2S systems are for various mobile equipment applications, such as truck-mounted cranes, skip loaders and hook loaders. Designed for construction applications, operators can control equipment from a distance.
- Transportation Applications: In the transportation sector, Tyro 2S systems facilitate the control of equipment like flatbed loaders and recovery vehicles. The ability to customize the transmitter’s buttons to match the control symbols of the vehicle’s interface enables operator familiarity and safety. The IP68-rated receivers allow the system to remain operational even in adverse weather conditions.
- Construction Applications: Tyro 2S systems are for controlling construction machinery such as water pumps, concrete pumps and industrial cleaners. The durable and waterproof design of the transmitters and receivers promotes reliable performance on construction sites. The LCD screen provides real-time feedback, allowing operators to scroll and toggle between multiple screens to control, monitor and adjust machinery settings and more.
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“We are proud to offer U.S. and Canadian customers the same level of performance and reliability that European customers have appreciated from Tyro for years,” said Cattron CEO Ryan Wooten. “Tyro products bolster our global portfolio with a proven remote control solution for mobile equipment applications.”
