Abstract: A system and method for controlling a machine is provided. For example, the method includes coupling removeably, at an on-board controller module of a machine, a first identification device, reading, using a reader in the on-board controller module, a code stored in the first identification device, receiving, at the on-board controller module, a wireless message including another code from a control console, comparing, using a processor in the on-board controller module, the code with the received another code, and processing, using a processor coupled to the reader, the wireless message based on the comparing to determine pairing with a second external wireless identification device of a control console to the machine if the code and the received another code match.

Abstract: A radar sensor assembly that includes a radar sensor and a holder assembly is provided. The holder assembly includes a base plate, a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a bottom wall. Each of the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall extends from the base plate, and along with the bottom wall, define a sensor-holding portion. The first side and the second side define a sliding side to allow slidable accommodation of the radar sensor, in the sensor-holding portion. The sliding side includes a retention tab, which depresses to facilitate sliding of the radar sensor into the sensor-holding portion, and lifts to retain the radar sensor in the sensor-holding portion. At least one of the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall, includes one or more retention elements that prevent displacement of the radar sensor.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a machine is provided. For example, the method includes coupling removeably, at an on-board controller module of a machine, a first identification device, reading, using a reader in the on-board controller module, a code stored in the first identification device, receiving, at the on-board controller module, a wireless message including another code from a control console, comparing, using a processor in the on-board controller module, the code with the received another code, and processing, using a processor coupled to the reader, the wireless message based on the comparing to determine pairing with a second external wireless identification device of a control console to the machine if the code and the received another code match.

Abstract: A configurable keypad for a machine. The keypad may include a plurality of pushbuttons having selectively illuminated icons and indicator lights identifying available operations on the machine. A controller may determine when the machine is authorized to perform a particular operation. The controller may then enable select pushbuttons and illuminate associated icons and indicator lights. The icons and indicator lights may be selectively translucent such only illuminated icons and indicator lights may be visible to a machine operator.