PaLcom P7 PrEmiErE HumaN
PaLcom P7 PrEmiErE HumaN aNd macHiNE bEcomE oNE The PALFINGER loader crane radio remote control PALcom P7 is an entirely new development that combines the highest level of operator-friendliness, safety and working efficiency with innovative design.
PErFEct Form For PErFEct FuNctioN CRANE PAssIoN | PaLcom P7 The design of the new PALcom P7 crane remote control from the team of designers at formquadrat constitutes a highlight for a range of industries. As the most important link between crane and operator, the control requires ergonomics and intuitive usability to be as close to perfect as possible. "The goal will only be achieved when the user and control merge together to become one and the control functions as an extended arm for the operator," explains formquadrat CEo and Chief Designer Mario Zeppetzauer. The designers focused on the intuitive operation of the new PALdrive rotary push switch and ergonomically shaped control lever in order to achieve this. Circumferential lines in a red-and-black PALFINGER design characterise the styling. The "running boards" on the base bring out the control's robust construction. ELEctroNic maStErPiEcE: the perfect industrial design of the new palcom p7 remote control comBines optimum ergonomics with modern, intuitive operating logic. aS tHE moSt imPortaNt link between the operator and crane, the crane remote control takes on a central role when it comes to loading or assembly work. With the innovative PALcom P7 loader crane radio remote control, PALFINGER is setting new benchmarks in the industry. Maximum ergonomics for precise, fatigue-free working is just as much a development objective as easy readability of information and a long battery life. Working together with external experts, research institutes and crane operators, the PALFINGER development department took a leading role in designing a completely new type of radio remote control that is perfectly suited to loader cranes. This allows the clearly structured display to inform operators about all important operating conditions during each work step. The operator is not distracted from operating the crane. Furthermore, the hand rests and layout of the control levers are carefully chosen to enable fatigue-free work. When it came to the key task of designing the operating elements, the ambitious development team specifically explored a new approach. For example, the control ergonomics are consciously based on intuitive use by the operator, thereby ensuring maximum operational safety even over long working times. As a result, the key functions can virtually be operated "while blindfolded" after a brief training period. The centrally located "PALdrive" control knob constitutes a further highlight of the new PALFINGER PALcom P7. The control element, known from luxury-class cars, and the intuitive menu with a clear graphic design ensure particularly easy and safe operation. This sees a central 4.1-inch TFT colour display with transflective technology used in the new PALcom P7 for the first time in the crane sector. „ the neW crane controL From PaLFinger has been rigorousLy designed to imProve ergonomics in many PrototyPe stePs. the chaLLenge Was to combine oPerating eLements, ergonomics and saFety With a stand-aLone design scheme. “ mario zEPPEtzauEr, cEo oF Formquadrat GmbH, LiNz 9
