RK Rose+Krieger extends its successful product range of MultiControl II controllers by a compact wireless version. The special feature: The new MultiControl II duo accu has a specially designed battery adapter to accommodate standardized batteries from well-known manufacturers. Users can thus optimally use their existing battery systems to charge the control. The synchronous controller will be presented to a broad trade audience for the first time at the Motek trade show.



The MultiControl II duo accu is ideal for implementing mobile systems in the field of intralogistics and assembly workstations. Height-adjustable and/or tiltable workshop trolleys, lifting devices and work tables can be easily moved from one production station to the next, where they can be ergonomically adjusted to the size of the worker in each case and brought into the optimum working position. Limiting the range with cables and the associated tripping hazards are a thing of the past.



Complete range of functions

The battery-powered version of the synchronous control has the same range of functions as the cable-connected models. Like these, the MultiControl II duo accu can also be combined to form larger systems with up to eight controllers or 16 drives, thus allowing the implementation of complex mobile systems or particularly powerful requirements. In larger systems, the master control continuously monitors the battery charge status of the individual controllers. Discharged batteries can thus be identified directly and without a long search.

Like the wired version of the MultiControl II duo, the new control is also available in a basic and a premium version with additional software functions.



The MultiControl II duo accu is operated intuitively via a hand switch with a graphic-capable design. The standby consumption of the energy-efficient overall system consisting of control unit and hand switch is less than one watt. For connection to higher control levels, the wireless control system features the RS-485 serial interface and the standardized Modbus RTU protocol. Standard monitoring of duty cycle, overcurrent and temperature protects it from overload.



Extensive accessories

In addition to the RKX service and configuration software with its multitude of interaction options and functions, the accessories of the wireless control also include an I/O interface for controlling the MultiControl II duo accu via digital inputs and outputs of a PLC. Also available are various cables for networking the accu and the controller as well as several controllers with each other, hand switches with two or six function keys and a hand switch drawer as well as a foot switch with two function keys and the matching adapter cable.



Motek trade fair

RK Rose+Krieger will also be present with a large booth at the Motek trade fair in 2023. On 200 m2 in Hall 3 - Booth 3203, the full-range supplier will show its comprehensive range of linear technology, profile assembly technology, connection and module technology. This year, the new MultiControl II duo accu and the new stainless steel assembly system (EMS) are the highlights at the booth.