Operating principle
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CEIA altimetric radar microwaves
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Doppler microwaves
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Induction field
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Optical
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Ultrasonic
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Electromechanical
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Max. Distance measurement
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99 m |
20 ÷ 25 m |
20 m |
10 ÷ 15 m |
28 m |
2 ÷ 3 m |
Digital setting of intervention distances
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YES*
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NO
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NO
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Unaffected by environmental factors
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YES
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NO
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NO
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NO
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NO
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YES
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Failsafe operation
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YES
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NO**
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NO
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YES
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YES
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- |
Relative velocity information
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YES
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YES
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NO
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Accuracy of measurement independent of velocity of the cranes
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YES
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NO
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YES
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YES
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NO
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YES
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Automatic channelling (synchronisation between two or more telemeters)
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YES
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YES
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NO
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YES
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NO
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- |
Easy to install
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YES
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YES
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NO
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NO
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NO
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YES
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