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title: "SK8B: the new portable station of the AIR series"
description: Following the success of the SK4, AUTEC now offers the new AIR series portable station Sidekick SK8B.
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# [SK8B: the new portable station of the AIR series](https://www.autecsafety.com/blog/sk8b-the-new-portable-station-of-the-air-series)

 Written by [Editorial staff](https://www.autecsafety.com/blog/author/editorial-staff) | June 14, 2022

Following the success of the SK4, AUTEC now offers the **new AIR series portable station Sidekick SK8B**.

 

The SK8B is designed to be larger than previous models to manage more functions while maintaining robustness and reliability. This portable station can be used with sewer/cleaning vehicles, winches, hoists, small-tracked vehicles and many more applications. SK8B allows for up to **6 panel actuators with a 1.8" color display**, **or** **up to 8 without display. **Its **externally replaceable lithium-ion battery** ensures up to 24 h of runtime (up to 10 h with a display). It is supplied with standard dual-band 870 / 915 MHz radio frequencies and an automatic open channel search in FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).

 

It offers significant advantages including:

 

→ GSS/EMS/ATS performance **up to PL e** (EN ISO 13849-1);

 

→ an ergonomic, mechanically strong design using the **extremely light weight** SK4 fame with an enlarged control panel;

 

→ a range of optional **sensors** that act if the portable station is angled, collides with something or falls;

 

**→ IP65** **protection degree **against dust and water;

 

**→ 1.8" color display** now available for monitoring working parameters and the machine status;

 

**→ mechanical protection of actuators** from involuntary activation is on every side;

 

→ usable with **any AIR series base station equipped with FHSS radio**, especially the [DCRF13](https://www.autecsafety.com/it/product/2-serie_air/102-dcrf13.html).

 

Consult the [Product website](https://www.autecsafety.com/product/sk8b) for more technical information and to see for yourself that SK8B is a highly efficient and innovative solution.

 

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