Remote Control Transmitter suits locomotive applications.

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Weighing under 4 lb, Lightweight OCU is offered for Class One, Regional, and Short Line railroad applications as well as industrial and in-plant operations. It features weatherproof, IP-65 housing; internal antenna; and diagnostics in addition to hot-swap battery support and ambient light sensor for OCU display readout. Model options include Lightweight OCU - BTRR (Brake and Throttle Railroad), - SCRR (Speed Control Railroad), and - BTIND (Brake and Throttle Industrial).



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Introducing the Most Advanced Locomotive Remote Control Transmitter (Lightweight OCU) in Industry Today



Bradford, PA - Control Chief has successfully introduced its Lightweight OCU for locomotive remote control applications. The advanced design provides features never before seen in locomotive OCU applications. Features such as lightweight design; less than 4 pounds, weatherproof IP-65 housing, internal antenna, long range transmission, advanced diagnostics, hot-swappable battery exchange, ambient light sensor for OCU display readout, and rounded housing profile which eliminates snagging.

Control Chief offers the Lightweight OCU for Class One, Regional and Short Line railroad applications as well as industrial and in-plant operations.

The three Lightweight OCU options are:

Lightweight OCU - BTRR - Brake & Throttle Railroad. Designed to offer the railroad a flexible and fully functional OCU that mimics the in-cab operations for the operator on the ground. This Brake & Throttle version is desirable for those who require more control power.

Lightweight OCU - SCRR - Speed Control Railroad. Designed to offer the railroad a flexible and fully functional Speed Control OCU that provides controlled speed requirements for railroad switching operations.

Lightweight OCU - BTIND - Brake & Throttle Industrial. Designed for industrial and in-plant locomotive operations that provide a flexible and fully functional OCU that mimics the in-cab operation for the operator on the ground or in a control room.

The Lightweight OCU's are designed to meet the most demanding types of operations while providing a user-friendly ergonomic designed OCU operation. All units are rugged, dependable and built with safety in mind. All Lightweight OCU's meet or exceed FRA 2001-01 guidelines or AAR S-5507 mandates.

As with all Control Chief products, the Lightweight OCU transmitters are proven in rail applications utilizing tightly integrated RF techniques with reliability and safety levels required for control of critical operations.

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