What IR-Systems does

IR-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German Mittelstand electronics manufacturer headquartered in Haßfurt, Germany, specializing in wireless control technology based on infrared (IR), radio frequency (RF) at 868.3 MHz, RFID/NFC, and CAN bus communication. Founded around 2013 and led by Dipl.-Ing. Uwe Wissendheit as authorized representative, the company designs, develops, and manufactures custom-engineered wireless remote control components and systems for industrial and commercial applications. Its portfolio spans handheld transmitters (HS-Mini, HS-Midi, IRHS-Pro professional), IR and RF sensors, NFC control devices, control units with galvanically isolated relay outputs, and supporting accessories including USB programmers, inductive charging stations, and CAN bus termination resistors, all configurable through Windows-based IFFS Configurator software. The flagship smartIRF® technology combines IR and RF on a per-channel basis with AES-encrypted transmission and CAN bus interoperability across cascaded systems of up to 15 sensors.

The company's primary customer base is industrial automation, with documented use cases in machine control, door and gate systems, parking systems, crane control, intralogistics, and construction machinery, plus secondary applications in commercial building lighting and access control. IR-Systems sells predominantly through direct B2B channels — its own WooCommerce e-commerce storefront and a quote-based inquiry system (Anfragekorb) — combined with custom development services for customer-specific electronics. Pricing is opaque and project-based rather than standardized, and revenue is concentrated in the European market with no disclosed customers, geographic expansion plans, or institutional capital. A 2024 smartphone app for NFC/Bluetooth control of the Control Unit, plus backward-compatible replacement transmitters for the discontinued Siemens IR-64K series, indicate ongoing product platform extension rather than fundamental business model change.

Name

IR-Systems

Legal name

IR-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ir-systeme.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IR-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG is a German Mittelstand manufacturer of custom wireless remote control components — handheld transmitters, IR/RF/NFC sensors, and CAN-bus control units — serving primarily industrial automation customers such as machine builders, crane manufacturers, and intralogistics integrators across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wireless Remote Control Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial I/O, Signal Conditioning & Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) (IMAGABAD), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Industrial wireless controls
• Remote control systems
• Infrared radio control
• Handheld transmitters
• CAN bus control units

Headquarters

HQ city

Haßfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of wireless control hardware including transmitters (Handsender), receivers (Sensoren), control units (Steuereinheiten), and accessories. Products are sold as both standard catalog items and custom-engineered solutions for specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IR-Systems designs, develops, and manufactures custom and standard wireless control hardware based on infrared (IR), radio frequency (RF), RFID/NFC, and CAN bus technologies. The company sells handheld transmitters, sensors, control units, and accessories organized into product series (IFFS, IF, EHB/LCV, MultiTech, Muting-System) plus an NFC/Bluetooth smartphone app and IFFS Configurator PC software for industrial automation, machine control, door and gate systems, crane control, intralogistics, and commercial lighting applications.

Product overview

IR-Systems is a German company specializing in smart wireless control technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of remote control systems and components. Their product range centers on four main technology platforms: IFFS (Infrarot Funk System), IF, EHB/LCV, and MultiTech series. The IFFS series is the flagship product line featuring handheld transmitters (HS-Mini, HS-Midi, IRHS-Professional), various sensors (IR, RF, NFC), and Control Units interconnected via CAN bus. Complementary product lines include the IF series (15-channel IR system) and EHB/LCV series (8-channel IR system) for industrial applications, plus Muting-Systems for specialized industrial use. The company also offers comprehensive accessories including USB programmers, charging stations, protective sleeves, and termination resistors, along with IFFS Konfigurator Software for system configuration. The MultiTech series represents their innovative smartIRF technology positioned as a world leader in multifunctional control components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• smartIRF®: Global technology leader in multifunctional control components, combining infrared and radio frequency technologies for wireless control systems.
• IFFS-Serie
• IF-Serie
• EHB/LCV-Serie
• MultiTech
• Muting-System

Products and services

• IFFS Series Wireless Remote Control System IR-Systems' flagship product line combining infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) wireless remote control technology with up to 15 channels, AES-encrypted secure radio transmission, and CAN bus connectivity. Includes handheld transmitters, IR/RF sensors, and Control Units for industrial automation customers.
• IF Series 15-Channel Infrared Remote Control System Infrared-based remote control system consisting of a handheld transmitter, IR sensor(s), and a control unit operating at 230VAC with PPM transmission protocol. Targeted at industrial and commercial control applications.
• EHB/LCV Series Infrared Remote Control System Infrared-based remote control system with up to 8 control channels consisting of handheld transmitters, IR receiver sensors, and a control unit supporting 12V or 24V power supply with single-pulse transmission protocol. Designed for commercial and industrial use, including torque-limited doors and vehicle identification.
• MultiTech Series with smartIRF Technology Multi-technology control system combining infrared, radio frequency, RFID/NFC, and wireless connectivity. Positions smartIRF technology as a world leader in multifunctional control components for industrial wireless control applications.
• HS-Mini smartIRF Handheld Transmitter Compact handheld transmitter with up to 15 buttons supporting both infrared (up to 60m range) and radio frequency 868.3 MHz (up to 200m range) transmission. Features AES encrypted secure communication and is programmable via IFFS PC software. Designed for industrial wireless control customers.
• HS-Midi smartIRF Handheld Transmitter Mid-size handheld transmitter available with 6, 10, or 15 buttons supporting infrared and/or radio frequency transmission. Powered by 3x Micro AAA batteries, with customizable front panel for customer-specific specifications. Targeted at industrial wireless control applications.
• IRHS-P6/P10 Professional Handheld Transmitter Robust industrial handheld transmitter with integrated shock protection, ergonomic design, monochrome graphical display, and 6 or 10 proportional buttons. Features rechargeable battery and range up to 40m, designed for intensive industrial use including operation with protective gloves.
• Control Unit, CAN Central control unit supporting up to 10 independent channels for remote control operation. Features galvanically isolated signal relay outputs and CAN bus connectivity, supporting up to 15 RF or IR sensors in a cascaded system. Serves as the integration hub for IFFS series remote control installations.
• Funk Sensor (RF Sensor), CAN Radio frequency sensor operating at 868.3 MHz (EU), compatible with IFFS series. Receives RF telegrams from handhelds, evaluates them, and sends control data to the Control Unit via CAN bus. Features AES encryption for secure radio transmission.
• Infrarot Sensor, CAN Infrared sensor compatible with IFFS series. Supports carrier-based (maximum range at given ambient brightness) or single-pulse (constant range independent of brightness) protocols. Available in D05, D10, and D40 variants for low, medium, and high range.
• NFC Bediengerät, CAN (NFC Control Device) NFC control device communicating wirelessly with NFC-capable smartphones or programmed NTAG213 transponders. Operates in standalone mode (direct relay switching) or CAN mode (forwarding to Control Unit). Reading range approximately 5cm.
• USB Programmer for IFFS Handhelds USB programming device for configuring HS Mini and HS Midi handhelds from the IFFS series. Programming is performed via infrared interface using the companion IFFS Configurator Windows PC software. Sold as a standalone programming accessory.
• IFFS Konfigurator Software Windows software for programming HS Mini and HS Midi handhelds and individual sensors of the IFFS series. Allows configuration of button assignments, channel assignments, and transmission technology (RF or IR) for each button. Sold as a standalone configuration tool.
• Muting-System Product Line Muting system product line for industrial automation applications, consisting of IR sensors, transmitters, receivers, and distributor boxes. Custom-configured for customer-specific requirements in industrial environments.
• Decken-Empfänger (Ceiling Receiver) Receiver designed as a mounting base for pendant luminaires with canopy diameters from 65 to 120mm. Available with relay output (on/off switch) or dimmer output (digital dimmer with electronic memory). Targeted at commercial lighting control customers.
• Einbau-Empfänger (Built-in Receiver) Receiver for direct installation in luminaires, behind light covers, or enclosures. Requires external IR sensor (preamplifier). Available with switching or momentary function for lighting and access control use cases.
• Zwischenstecker-Empfänger (Plug-in Receiver) Plug-in receiver for socket devices with relay or dimmer output. Features 4 coding options and an additional button for manual operation, enabling wireless IR control of plugged-in loads.
• Ladestation für HS-Pro (Inductive Charging Station) Inductive charging station for HS-Pro handheld rechargeable batteries. Charging time approximately 2 hours. Includes power adapter for EU, USA, UK, and Australia. Supports greater than 500 charge cycles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery life >1.5 years for HS-Mini transmitter depending on application
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Industrial electrical equipment and controls incumbent with wireless control solutions for machinery and industrial applications. Comparable in serving industrial control customers with broad portfolio of automation products including wireless options.
• Siemens AG: Global industrial automation incumbent. IR-Systems even offers HS-Mini/Midi variants compatible with the legacy Siemens IR-64K series, evidencing direct interoperability. Comparable in industrial control domain but vastly broader in scope and scale.
• Phoenix Contact: Industrial automation, connectivity, and interface vendor. Comparable in industrial controls market with significant wireless and CAN-based communication product lines, though operating at much greater scale and breadth than IR-Systems.
• Schneider Electric: Major industrial automation and building controls vendor with wireless control offerings in machine control and building management. Comparable in addressing industrial and commercial control use cases, though as a much larger generalist.
• Danfoss: Large industrial automation and controls incumbent with wireless remote control product lines (formerly Ikusi, Tele-Radio). Comparable in serving crane and industrial machinery customers but offers a much broader automation portfolio beyond wireless controls.

Direct peers

• HBC-radiomatic: German-based manufacturer of wireless radio remote controls for industrial cranes, machinery, and material handling. Direct competitor to IR-Systems' IFFS/MultiTech product lines serving the same crane and industrial machinery end markets with comparable wireless handheld + receiver offerings.
• Telecrane (Yu Dar Technology / Danfoss Drives partner): Industrial wireless remote control manufacturer focused on cranes, hoists, and heavy machinery. Direct peer in wireless industrial remote control systems with overlapping RF-based handheld transmitter and receiver product families.
• Cattron (Cattron Group International): Global manufacturer of industrial radio remote controls for cranes, locomotives, and industrial equipment. Closely comparable in product category (wireless handheld transmitters, receivers, control systems) and target verticals (cranes, heavy machinery, intralogistics).
• AB Controls: US-based manufacturer of radio remote controls for industrial applications including cranes, mining, and material handling. Comparable product category (wireless industrial remote control) with similar end-customer verticals and customization model.
• Tele Radio (Sweden): European manufacturer of industrial radio remote controls for cranes, mobile machinery, and industrial automation. Direct peer in wireless industrial control systems with comparable handheld transmitter and receiver offerings and similar target verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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