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The power behind every dock leveller: intelligent control & reliable traffic lights and dock-lights

Dock levellers are used in sectors where goods are loaded and unloaded daily. Think of logistics & distribution centres, wholesalers and manufacturing companies. Wherever trucks come to docking stations, the dock leveller is a crucial link in the logistics chain and ensures fast loading and unloading processes.

The control unit forms the “brain” of the dock leveller. With intelligent and reliable controls, dock levellers operate faster and more safely. Downtime and damage are avoided, and operators can finish the job efficiently with the push of a button. Reliable traffic lights and dock-lights also provide extra safety.

But what if the dock leveller control fails or even stops functioning completely? What to do if loading and unloading at your customer comes to a standstill?

What to do when loading and unloading operations at your customer's premises are completely blocked?
RDA RDS-V2 (2000 x 500 px)

Control RDS-V2: universal all-rounder

With the RDS-V2 control for dock levellers, RDA offers a universal solution. The RDS-V2 can be applied to various models from different brands of hydraulic dock levellers. So when you as a door installer or service technician receive a support request, there is a very good chance that you can solve your customer’s problem via this control for dock levellers.

What makes the RDS-V2 so widely deployable?

  • Can be applied to various models of different brands of hydraulic dock levellers.
  • Usable as a stand-alone solution — only as a control for the dock leveller.
  • Also usable as a combined control: for example when the door-control (TS971) is integrated into the dock-leveller control.
  • Controls the hydraulic flaps.
  • Supports 24 Vdc valve control.
  • Controls the traffic lights.


In which configurations is the RDS-V2 available (among others)?

  • Loading dock sliding lip, 4-button control.
  • Loading dock sliding lip, 4-button control, with key.
  • Loading dock hinged lip, 1-button control.
  • Combined door / loading dock hinged lip, 1-button control, O-S-N.
  • Combined door / loading dock hinged lip, 4-button control, O-S-N.


Would you like more information about this universal control for dock levellers? Contact us — we are happy to help.

overzicht configuraties RDS V2

Traffic lights for dock levellers

Traffic lights are the traffic controllers of every loading dock. They let drivers and warehouse employees see at a glance when a dock is ready for use or can be safely left. With clear light signals you reduce risks, avoid damage, and speed up loading and unloading processes. In combination with our intelligent dock-leveller control RDS-V2, traffic lights make your logistics not only safer, but also faster.

RDA has various variants in its product range: from traffic lights with an aluminium housing to traffic lights with a plastic housing. The latter is interesting in terms of price.

Traffic lights: available in many variations
RDA Verkeerslichten docklevellers (2000 x 500 px)

Dock lights for loading docks

Good lighting in the trailer? That’s where dock-lights make the difference. Our robust fixtures shine exactly where needed — even into dark corners of the truck. Clear visibility of goods and the floor surface ensures efficiency and safety for every modern loading dock. RDA’s range includes fixed work-lights as well as lights with swivel arms: check our range.

In the RDA range: dock lamps/work lamps, with or without a flexible neck, mounting brackets for folding arms
RDA Docklights

Would you like to know more about RDA’s complete offering in the field of dock levellers? Contact us — we’d be happy to tell you more!

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