INFACO unveiled its latest safety option for the F3020 professional electric pruning shears, the DSES Contactless, exclusively at Sitevi 2023. The information was widely reported in the trade press, with the top 3 media coverage.
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The Contactless system consists of a transmitter module worn on the hand opposite the pruning shears, inserted into a mitt or glove, and a receiver that can be fitted to the bonnet of the F3020. The innovation lies in its non-contact operation: the blade opens immediately as soon as the pruning shears get too close to the hand, creating an invisible protective bubble that prevents cuts*.
*Source: article "Un système anti-coupure" in Viticulture en Val de Loire No. 414, January 2024.
"The manufacturer has developed a connected product called Contactless, a secure anti-cut system. It automatically prevents the blade from opening if the user's opposite hand gets too close. Instead of a glove, it uses a light transmitter worn on the free hand. The safety settings allow for three zones of proximity to the opposite hand, depending on the application. This innovation eliminates the need for professionals to wear a connected glove, as required by the previous system. What's more, Contactless is not affected by fence wires or any other metal. The rechargeable transmitter has an operating time of around 12 hours. **
**extract from the article "Un sécateur connecté aux aguets" in Matériel & Paysage No. 188, December 2023
