making an old crane remote controlled

[pctree]

OK due to the ever increasing difficulty in finding good employees I am at the point where making my crane remote controlled is becoming very attractive. Found this system

http://kar-tech.com/shop-kartech/off-the-shelf/ranger-system/can-ranger-4-system.html

seems like it covers most of the bases except I need to know how much tension I have on my line. Easiest way I can figure is having a camera on the LMI display and a display on the remote. Cant find a bluetooth deal that will reach out to 100' reliably so I ordered this

https://www.tadibrothers.com/produc...egree-ccd-mounted-rv-backup-camera-with-audio

So any input??

 

[Fivepoints]

No experience with that system but it looks really interesting. If you find out anything please post up.

 

[Steve Connally]

Straightpoint and load cell central both sell an inline tensionometer

 

[Westminster Hydraulics]

We tried something very similar to what your considering several years ago. They worked great out of the gate but within 3 months the plastic gears started to wear out. If you already moved forward something else you need to know they need to push and pull in a straight line.

Your best bet would be go back to the crane manufacturer to see if they offer anything.