RC98ASRAIBE Control Box, Fully Automatic, Blue, Powder-Coated

The fully automatic control box is designed to attach to a Priefert model RC98M manual roping chute to convert it into a fully automatic, remote controlled chute that is ideal for the practice arena because it virtually eliminates the need for extra chute help. The roper pushes a single button on the remote to release the steer or calf. When the chute is empty, the laser eye activates the closing of the front gate. After this gate is closed, the split tailgate opens automatically to allow the next steer or calf to enter the chute. Once the animal has entered, the laser eye detects that the chute is loaded and it closes the tailgate. This lets the roper to return to the box with a steer or calf loaded and ready for the next run. This fully automatic control box allows the roper to spend more time roping and less time reloading the chute. As an added feature, a dial on the chute's control box gives ropers the ability to delay the opening of the front release gate, allowing the roper time to get ready for the run after pushing the release button. The timing of this delay can be set from approximately 3 to 30 s. Priefert's fully automatic control box can also be set to function in semi-automatic mode, with each function of the chute corresponding to a different button on the remote. The remote control unit is compact and easily fits in a pocket or in the optional belt clip-holder.