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STANDARD PRT PENDANT CONTROLS FOR PLC
STANDARD PRT PENDANT CONTROLS FOR PLC W/OUT BUTTONS AND 15' CABLES
30MM PENDANT STATION CONTROLS
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Compactor Operator Controls & Pendant Stations
Replacement operator control pendants, panel-mounted control stations, and remote operator interfaces for industrial trash compactors. Standard 15-foot pendant cables; longer cables. OEM-compatible with Marathon, PTR, Wastequip, Harmony, SP Industries.
What this page covers
Operator controls are how the human starts and monitors the compactor cycle. The two main styles are hand-held pendants (cable-connected box with cycle-start, cycle-stop, and emergency-stop buttons) and panel-mounted control stations (fixed buttons on the compactor or remote operator station). Both fail predictably from cable damage, button wear, and weather exposure.
PRT stocks complete operator pendants and individual replacement components (buttons, contact blocks, cable, connectors). The standard pendant is a 15-foot cable with 4 (start, stop, e-stop, hand-off-auto); longer cables (25, 35, 50 feet).
How to choose
Match the pendant by cable length, button configuration (start/stop/e-stop minimum, with optional cycle-select for multi-mode compactors), and connector style. PRT customer service can recommend based on your compactor model and operator-station location.
If your existing pendant cable is too short for a comfortable operator position, upgrading to a longer cable is usually the most useful single change — operators are more likely to use the e-stop when they don't have to dive for it.
Operator control options
- Standard 15-foot pendant4 (start, stop, e-stop, hand-off-auto) on 15-foot cable. Most common configuration.
- Long-cable pendants (25/35/50-foot)For larger operator stations and remote operating positions.
- Panel-mounted control stationsFixed buttons on the compactor or a remote panel.
- Replacement pendant componentsButtons, contact blocks and individual parts.
- Weatherproof pendant housingsIP65 and IP67 ratings for outdoor or washdown applications.
Frequently asked questions
How do I replace the cable on an operator pendant?
Most pendants use a screw-terminal connection at both ends — the pendant box and the compactor's control panel. Disconnect, replace the cable, and reconnect.
Can I upgrade my pendant to a wireless remote?
Yes. PRT stocks 2.4 GHz wireless remote operator controls for compactors — particularly useful in large facilities where the operator station is far from the compactor. Range is typically 100-200 feet.
What's the difference between an operator pendant and a panel-mounted control station?
A pendant is hand-held and cable-connected — the operator carries it. A panel-mounted control station is fixed at a specific operator position. Both run the same cycle logic; choice is ergonomic preference.
Are PRT operator controls compatible with Marathon, PTR, and Wastequip compactors?
Yes. The electrical connection (cycle-start, cycle-stop, e-stop) is largely standardized across brands. PRT pendants connect to standard control-panel terminal blocks; provide your compactor model for confirmation.