The IMET wireless remote control is an important operating component on Cappellotto trucks. It allows operators to control essential truck functions while standing clear of the vehicle, improving visibility of the work area and allowing them to remain away from moving equipment and hazardous operating areas. Depending on the truck model, those functions can include vacuum loading, high pressure water jetting, hydraulic operation, engine speed, boom movement, tank operation and unloading.
Because the remote travels with the operator, there is a possibility that it may be misplaced, damaged or left behind when the truck leaves the site. To address this, KOR’s engineering team developed the IMET Remote Cradle, an in-cab storage solution with an integrated warning system that reminds operators when the remote has not been returned before departure.
Why the IMET Wireless Remote Matters on Site
The IMET wireless remote control is a key part of Cappellotto industrial trucks rather than an optional accessory. It allows operators to perform essential truck functions while positioned where they have better visibility of the task at hand, supporting more effective operation around the vehicle.
Depending on the model, the IMET remote can control functions including:
- increasing or decreasing engine RPM
- operating the vacuum pump
- controlling high pressure water jetting
- opening and closing hydraulic valves
- operating the boom and hose reel
- raising and lowering the sludge tank
- controlling the rear door and unloading cycle
- activating the emergency stop when required
The remote has been engineered for demanding industrial environments. It features robust weather-resistant housing, large switches, push-buttons and joysticks, a convenient rechargeable battery pack, radio communication with the truck, safety interlocks that stop functions if communication is lost, and an emergency stop button. These capabilities make the IMET remote an important operational asset.
Why a Mobile Remote Needs a Consistent Return Process
The IMET remote is designed to leave the cab. That is what enables operators to work safely and efficiently around the vehicle, but it also means the remote is continually moving between the truck and the work area as different tasks are completed.
Without a consistent place to return it, there is always the possibility that the remote may be misplaced, left behind or stored somewhere that does not adequately protect it. For businesses that depend on their equipment every day, introducing a simple and consistent return process can reduce this operational risk without changing the way operators use the truck.
How the Warning System Works
Rather than introducing additional operating procedures, the IMET Remote Cradle fits naturally into the existing workflow. The process is straightforward:
- The operator removes the IMET remote from the cradle and uses it to control the required truck functions.
- Once work is complete, the remote is returned to the in-cab cradle.
- If the remote has not been returned before the truck takes off, the cradle detects that it is absent.
- An immediate red warning light and audible alarm alert the operator.
- The operator can then retrieve the remote before leaving the site.
Practical Benefits for Operators and Fleet Managers
The IMET Remote Cradle has been designed to solve an operational problem, and its benefits closely align with that purpose.
| Feature | Practical benefit |
| Dedicated in-cab storage | Gives the remote a consistent location when not in use |
| Remote detection | Identifies when the remote has not been returned before departure |
| Red warning light | Provides an immediate visual reminder |
| Audible alarm | Reinforces the warning with an audible alert |
| Retrofit design | Allows compatible existing Cappellotto trucks to be upgraded by KOR technicians |
Together, these features help reduce the risk of the IMET remote being lost, forgotten or left behind at a work site. They also provide a cost-effective way to help protect an important and costly component when compared with the potential replacement cost of the remote and the productivity impact of the truck not being in use.
Compatible Cappellotto Trucks
The IMET Remote Cradle is available for selected Cappellotto vehicles equipped with IMET wireless remote controls. Compatible vehicle categories include:
- CAP COMBI industrial vacuum trucks
- CAP VAC vacuum loaders
- CAP BORA and CAP VAC INDUSTRIAL range
- Hydro excavation trucks
- Dangerous goods industrial vacuum trucks
The cradle has been designed so it can also be retrofitted to compatible existing Cappellotto units by KOR technicians. This allows businesses to enhance the protection of their existing fleet without purchasing a new vehicle.
However, there is one exception. Trucks fitted with an existing M550 system are not compatible with the IMET Remote Cradle retrofit. If you are unsure whether your vehicle is suitable, KOR can confirm compatibility before installation is arranged.
Common Questions about the IMET Remote Cradle
What is the IMET Remote Cradle? The IMET Remote Cradle is an in-cab storage solution developed by KOR’s engineering team for IMET wireless remote controls used on compatible Cappellotto trucks. It provides a dedicated storage location and incorporates an integrated warning system that alerts operators when the remote has not been returned before the truck takes off.
How does the warning system work? If the IMET remote has not been returned to the cradle before the truck departs, the system activates an immediate red warning light and an audible alarm. This acts as an automatic reminder for the operator to retrieve the remote before leaving the site.
Can the IMET Remote Cradle be retrofitted? Yes, the IMET Remote Cradle can be retrofitted to compatible existing Cappellotto units by KOR technicians. However, trucks fitted with an existing M550 system are excluded.
Contact us for a Critical Control
The IMET wireless remote gives Cappellotto operators the flexibility to control essential truck functions while positioned where they have better visibility of the task and greater separation from moving equipment. That same mobility also creates the possibility that an important piece of equipment may be forgotten, misplaced or left behind during normal operations.
If you operate a compatible Cappellotto, hydro excavation or dangerous goods industrial vacuum truck, contact KOR to confirm compatibility and arrange installation of an IMET Remote Cradle.
